# SDR CA960729010

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 9, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Engine: Cont O470K
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Main Bearings
- Condition: Spun
- Location: #2 & #3 Bearing
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960729010

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ENGINE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM OIL PRESSURE IN CRUISE AND PROP CONTROL WAS DIFFICULT. ENGINE WAS DISMANTLED FOR INSPECTION WHICH REVEALED #2 & #3  MAINS HAD SPUN IN THE CRANKCASE. CRANKCASE ASSEMBLY OVERHAULED AND ENGINE WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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