# SDR CA981109022

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 2, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 414
- Registry model: [Cessna 414](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-414) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO520J
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Part number: 643202
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- 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/CA981109022

## Discrepancy

(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.

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