# SDR CA100820002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 12, 2010
- Submitted: January 4, 2011
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Beech E18S
- Registry model: [Beech E18S](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e18s) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 11,871 hours
- Engine: Pwa R985AN14B
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Connecting Rod
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 5 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100820002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) A PROBLEM WITH CONNECTING ROD ON CYLINDER NR 5 CAUSED AN ENGINE FAILURE DURING DESCENT AFTER PARA-DROP.  ENGINE WAS FEATHERED AND AIRPLANE LANDED SAFELY.

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