# SDR CA090414003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 11, 2009
- Submitted: May 13, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 152
- Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 12,818 hours
- Engine: Lyc O235L2C
- Propeller: Mcauly 1A103TCM
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Part number: 0235L2C
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 1,750 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: Y
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090414003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE, WHEN CRANKCASE CRACKED, CAUSED ENGINE TO SEIZE IN FLIGHT.

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