# SDR CA960502049

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 15, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 337G
- Registry model: [Cessna 337G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-337g) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO360G
- Propeller: Mcauly D2AF34C306
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Piston Pin
- Condition: Fractured
- Location: Rear Eng
- Part time: 130 hours
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J, R
- Precautionary procedure: A, E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960502049

## Discrepancy

(CAN) CLIMBING THROUGH 5,200 FEET, REAR ENGINE RPM STARTED FLUCTUATING 200-300 RPM. OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO, ENGINE FEATHERED. ENGINE TEARDOWN REVEALED BROKEN PISTON PIN. SUPERIOR AIR PART.

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