# SDR CA061023005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 12, 2006
- Submitted: December 4, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 401
- Registry model: [Cessna 401](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 14,676 hours
- Engine: Cont TSIO520E
- Propeller: Mcauly 3AF32C*
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Case
- Part number: 643202
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061023005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE ENGINE HAD A SMALL OIL LEAK. AFTER REMOVING THE DIP STICK ASSEMBLY, A CRACK WAS FOUND BETWEEN NR 2 AND NR 4 CYLINDERS. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR OVERHAUL. (TC NR 20061023005)

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