# SDR CA960409026

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 25, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Beech 95-B55
- Registry model: [Beech 95-B55](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-95-b55) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO470L
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt Eng
- Stage of operation: UK
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960409026

## Discrepancy

(CAN)AN OIL LEAK ON THE RIGHT HAND ENGINE WAS REPORTED. A SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK IN THE CRANKCASE APPROXIMATELY 3 1/2" LONG, FORWARD OF THE #5 CYLINDER. THE CAUSE OF THE CRACK IS NOT KNOWN.ENGINE REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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