# SDR 20000523SH002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 21, 1999
- Submitted: May 23, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N5006L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5006L), registered now
- Make and model: Conaer LA4200
- Aircraft serial: 463
- Engine: Lyc IO360A1C
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Piston
- Part number: LW102075
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000523SH002

## Discrepancy

ENGINE PISTON ON NR 4 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM BASE BELOW THE OIL RING LAND.  TWISTED ROD AND CAUSED ENGINE TO FAIL.  ENGINE FAILURE ON CLIMB-OUT AT ABOUT 700 FEET AGL AT CLIMB POWER.   ENGINE TT SN, 1,445 HOURS. (X)

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