# SDR 20000721SH018

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 9, 2000
- Submitted: July 21, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N17825
- Make and model: Beech F33A
- Registry model: [Beech F33A](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-f33a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: CE711
- Engine: Cont IO520BA
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder Head
- Part number: 642594CP
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 3 Position
- 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/20000721SH018

## Discrepancy

CYLINDER NR 3 CRACKED FROM BOTTOM SPARK PLUG HOLE THROUGH EXHAUST PORT EXTENDING  INTO EXTERNAL FINDS.  FOUND DURING COMPRESSION CHECK FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION. CHANNEL CHROME CYLINDER, EXACT HOURS ON CYLINDER UNKNOWN (CHROME PLATED 9/86).  SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED LIFE LIMIT ON CYLINDER HEAD SHOULD NOT EXCEED 1,800 HOURS.  (X)

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