# SDR CA991208091

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 21, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172
- Registry model: [Cessna 172](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont C1452
- Propeller: Mcauly 1A170DM
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: 530184A2
- Condition: Disintegrated
- Location: Engine
- Component: Cont, C1452
- 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/CA991208091

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ENGINE EXPERIENCED A NR 6 CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE.  SDR SUBMITTER HAS EMPLOYED AN OIL ANALYSIS PROGRAM BUT THE RESULTS OF WHICH, THOUGH SHOWING SOME INDICATIONS OF BREAKDOWN, WERE WRONGLY INTERPRETED.

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