# SDR CA970430002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 25, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Beech G18S
- Registry model: [Beech G18S](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-g18s) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa R985AN14B
- Propeller: Hamstd 22D30
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Connecting Rod
- Condition: Broken
- Location: #1 Cylinder
- Part time: 315 hours
- 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/CA970430002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ENGINE SHUTDOWN SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. PILOT ATTEMPTED RESTART WHICH WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE #1 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BROKEN AND JAMMED AGAINST THE CRANKCASE. THE #1 CYLINDER WAS ALSO CRACKED.

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