# SDR CA020808003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 23, 2002
- Submitted: August 16, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Grumav G21A
- Aircraft time: 14,932 hours
- Engine: Pwa R985*
- System (JASC): [8510 · Reciprocating Engine Front Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8510)
- Part: Case
- Part number: 39487
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020808003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A 3 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE FORWARD NOSE CASE STARTING JUST ABOVE THE OIL SUMP AND PROGRESSING UPWARD. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED.

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