# SDR CA961007005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 19, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 310
- Registry model: [Cessna 310](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-310) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont O470B
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Piston Rod
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Bearing Housing
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: R, K, E
- Precautionary procedure: E, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961007005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ROD FAILURE AT CRANKSHAFT, ROD BROKE IN HALF. ROD EXITED THROUGH TOP OF CRANKCASE REAR LEFT SIDE.

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