SDR CA050218011

Service difficulty report · Connecting Rod · Cessna 310R

Difficulty date: February 12, 2005
Submitted: April 1, 2005
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Cessna 310R
Aircraft time: 7,921 hours
Engine: Cont IO520MB
Propeller: Mcauly 3AF32C*
System (JASC): 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
Part: Connecting Rod
Condition: Bent
Location: Engine
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: E
Precautionary procedure: E

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) AIRPLANE FLYING AT CRUISE POWER, ENGINE FEATHERED ON ITS OWN, ENGINE PARAMETER CHECK, NO OIL PRESSURE. ENGINE SHUTDOWN, RETURN TO AIRPORT. INITIAL CHECK REVEALED METAL CONTAMINATION, ENGINE SENT TO ENGINE REPAIR SHOP, REPORT OF NR 6 CONNECTING ROD BENT, CAUSING THE FAILURE.

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