Service difficulty report · Rearcase · Cndair CL2151A10

Difficulty date
March 8, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cndair CL2151A10
Engine
Pwa CA3
Part
Rearcase
Part number
272230
Condition
Cracked
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) OIL WAS OBSERVED ON THE ENGINE GEARCASE. AFTER CLEANING AND INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND AT A STUD HOLE. THE SUBMITTER STATES THAT A ZERO TIME ENGINE WAS ALSO INSPECTED AND A HAIRLINE CRACK WAS FOUND ON THAT ENGINE. BOTH ENGINES ARE BEING RETURNED TO THE OVERHAUL SHOP FOR REPLACEMENT.