# SDR CA041017001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 2, 2004
- Submitted: March 3, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna A185F
- Registry model: [Cessna A185F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 5,942 hours
- Engine: Cont IO520D
- Propeller: Mcauly D2A34C58
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Crankcase
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: Y
- Precautionary procedure: B, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041017001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE CESSNA 185 WAS RETURNING TO HOME BASE FROM THE HUNTING CAMP, WHEN IN CRUISE,WITH ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS INDICATING NORMAL,THE ENGINE STOPPED IN FLIGHT AND T HE SEASONED PILOT WAS ABLE TO LAND WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE ENGINE SUFFERD TWO CRACKS TO THE CRANKCASE HALVES IN THE AREA OF NR 1 AND 2 CYLINDERS. ALL CYLINDERS WERE FOUND INTACT AND UNDAMAGED. ALL CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED AND NEW RINGS INSTALLEDAT 902.0 HRS. SUBJECT ENGINE TO BE SENT TO ANOTHER OVERHAULER FOR ANALYSIS.

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