# SDR CA990728079

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 18, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna A185F
- Registry model: [Cessna A185F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO520D
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Connecting Rod
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990728079

## Discrepancy

(CAN) NR 1 CONNECTING ROD FAILURE, ENGINE DAMAGE SEVERE.  FURTHER INVESTIGATION AT TEAR-DOWN.

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