# SDR CA960312201

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 19, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna U206D
- Registry model: [Cessna U206D](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206d) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO520F
- Propeller: Mcauly D2A34C58
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankshaft
- Condition: Broken
- Location: #4 & #6 Cranks
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: Y
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960312201

## Discrepancy

(CAN)ENGINE TEARDOWN FOLLOWING SUDDEN FAILURE. CRANKSHAFT BROKEN IN THREE PIECES. THE BREAKS ARE THROUGH THE NUMBER 4 AND 6 CRANK CHEEKS. ALSO SEVERE DAMAGE TO SEVERAL CONRODS, COUNTERWEIGHTS AND INTERIOR  OF CASE. CRANKSHAFT DID NOT SHOW ANY SIGNS OF LACK OF LUBRICATION.

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