# SDR CA021016026

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 11, 2002
- Submitted: October 28, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Cessna A185F
- Registry model: [Cessna A185F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 5,895 hours
- Engine: Cont IO520D
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Connecting Rod
- Part number: 646778
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021016026

## Discrepancy

(CAN) PILOT EXPERIENCED STRANGE NOISE AND VIBRATION FROM ENGINE WHILE IN CRUISE. AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED AND TOWED TO SAFE STORAGE. ENGINE REPLACED.

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