Service difficulty report · Crankcase · Cessna 414

Difficulty date
October 2, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 414
Engine
Cont TSIO520J
Part
Crankcase
Part number
643202
Condition
Cracked
Location
Nr 2 Engine
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) PILOT REPORTED OIL LEAK ON NR 2 ENGINE. ENGINE WAS WASHED DOWN AND RUN-UP. INSPECTION FOUND A 1.5 INCH CRACK JUST BELOW THE FORWARD TOP THROUGH-BOLT AREA, NEAR THE THRUST BEARING AREA OF THE FRONT OF THE CRANKCASE. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR OVERHAUL.

More about the Cessna 414