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Service difficulty report · Engine · Cessna U206F

Difficulty date: July 14, 2016
Submitted: August 8, 2016
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N8345Q
Make and model: Cessna U206F
Aircraft serial: U20603206
Engine: Cont IO550F
System (JASC): 8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)
Part: Engine
Condition: Seized
Stage of operation: TX
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: Y
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

SHORTLY AFTER START, THE ENGINE STOPPED DURING GROUND OPERATION. ENGINE SEEMS TO BE SEIZED, HOWEVER FURTHER EVALUATION IS NEEDED TO ASCERTAIN CAUSE. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS. WILL SUBMIT A FOLLOW UP REPORT AFTER TEARDOWN.

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