# SDR CA960129019

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 13, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 185B
- Registry model: [Cessna 185B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO470F
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Connecting Rod
- Condition: Broken
- Location: #6 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: E, K, Y
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960129019

## Discrepancy

(CAN)AIRCRAFT WAS IN CLIMB AT LOW ALTITUDE WHEN FAILURE OF #6 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD CAUSED A SUDDEN AND COMPLETE STOPPAGE OF THE ENGINE. THE BROKEN CONNECTING ROD PIERCED THE CRANKCASE. THE AIRCRAFT CARRIED OUT A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD.

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