# SDR 2001F00108

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 12, 2001
- Submitted: July 13, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N12BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12BA), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC3A-SC3G
- Registry model: [Doug DC3A-SC3G](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc3a-sc3g) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 10035
- Engine: Pwa R1830*
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: 116734
- Condition: Cracked
- 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/2001F00108

## Discrepancy

NR 13 CYLINDER BARREL CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND WHERE HEAD IS THREADED ONTO BARREL.  CRACK BROKE COMPRESSION RINGS RESULTING IN LOSS OF COMPRESSION.

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