# SDR CA001122022

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 2, 2000
- Submitted: November 27, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172M
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 10,510 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320E2D
- System (JASC): [8011 · Engine Starter](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8011)
- Part: Casting
- Part number: PS1432
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Near Front Brg
- Component: Starter, Prestolite, MZ4222
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001122022

## Discrepancy

(CAN) CASTING SUPPORTING THE DRIVE GEAR CRACKED. THE DRIVE GEAR STAYED ENGAGED AFTER ENGINE WAS STARTED.  (X)

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