# SDR CA041014005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 11, 2004
- Submitted: March 3, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna U206F
- Registry model: [Cessna U206F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 7,761 hours
- Engine: Cont IO520F
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Connecting Rod
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nr 2 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041014005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) NR 2 CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. NOTED WRIST PIN BEARING BROKEN AND CONNECTING ROD TIGHTER THAN NORMAL ON CRANKSHAFT. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATING, FOUND NR 2 MAIN BEARING LOOSE IN BEARING SADDLE AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE FORE AND AFT INTHE CRANKCASE. ENGINE REMOVED AND SENT TO OVERHAUL FACILITY.

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