Service difficulty report · Counterweight

Difficulty date
December 2, 2008
Submitted
March 5, 2009
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc TIO540J2BD
Part
Counterweight
Condition
Broken
Location
Crankshaft
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
T
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

CRANKSHAFT COUNTERWEIGHT EAR FAILED CAUSING COUNTERWEIGHT TO PUNCTURE CRANKCASE.