# SDR CA100810002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 6, 2010
- Submitted: January 4, 2011
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 182E
- Registry model: [Cessna 182E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182e) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 4,690 hours
- Engine: Cont IO550F
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Connecting Rod
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: Y, T
- Precautionary procedure: E, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100810002

## Discrepancy

CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE, CONNECTING RODS CAME THROUGH CASE AND COWL.

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