It’s uncommon for an aircraft engine to simply just stop working; there’s a reason or there’s a chain of events that cause a mechanical breakdown. There are certain components of the engine that fails and cause power loss. The most common ones are the crankshaft, main bearings, pistons, cylinders, magnetos and the connecting rods.

Usually, the bottom portion of the engine is pretty sturdy and solid to withstand a lot. The top part of the engine which includes the pistons, cylinders, valves, gears, etc. is a lot less sturdy. This is where the engine ... Read more »