Lycoming Woes Continue: 2005 C172S Snaps crank, throws prop

[Tandem46]

Check this out......Lyc is having problems.

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?C...-f8a092cb4b01&

[Jamie]

Wow...that gives me the creeps.

Kudos to the pilot for getting her on the ground in what I am sure was an underwear-filling experience.

[cobra]

How deep is the oil supply port for a C/S prop drilled?

From the looks of the separated prop/crankshaft, it appears that it might have been a factor.

[praterdj]

Originally Posted by cobra

How deep is the oil supply port for a C/S prop drilled?

From the looks of the separated prop/crankshaft, it appears that it might have been a factor.

These guys were very lucky the engine didn't run away and possibly cause a fire or something.

Great piloting. I'm sure it would have been very easy to panic or get distracted.

[Jamie]

Originally Posted by cobra

How deep is the oil supply port for a C/S prop drilled?

From the looks of the separated prop/crankshaft, it appears that it might have been a factor.

This was a 172. Fixed pitch prop w/ solid crank (I believe...unless something has changed recently).