SDR HYIA20130426001

Service difficulty report · Engine · Cessna 402C

Difficulty date: April 25, 2013
Submitted: April 26, 2013
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N2611X
Make and model: Cessna 402C
Aircraft serial: 402C0072
Aircraft time: 26,133 hours
Engine: Cont TSIO520VB
Engine time: 2,588 hours
System (JASC): 8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)
Part: Engine
Condition: Damaged
Location: Right
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: R, J
Precautionary procedure: E

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

What was found

FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT DURING CRUISE, NOTICED DECREASING MANIFOLD PRESSURE AS WELL AS DIMINISHING OIL PRESSURE ON THE RT ENGINE AT 6,000". CREW SHUTDOWN ENGINE IN FLIGHT. LANDED SAFELY AT DESTINATION AIRPORT. ON MX INSPECTION, DISCOVERED CONNECTING RODS HAD PENETRATED THE CASE. OPEN

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