# SDR 2003FA0001141

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 31, 2002
- Submitted: November 7, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N6236M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6236M), registered now
- Make and model: Wsk PZL-M-18
- Registry model: [WSK PZL-M-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/wsk-pzl-mielec-pzl-m-18) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: IZ012308
- Engine: Wsk ASZ62IRM18
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Rocker Boss
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 9 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: R, B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001141

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND WHILE MANEUVERING FOR AERIAL APPLICATION. (FAR 137) EYE WITNESS OBSERVED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM AIRCRAFT BEFORE ACCIDENT.  NR 9 CYLINDER(JNG) EXHAUST ROCKER BOX HAD DEVELOPED A CRACK AND EXHAUST AND OIL BURNING FURTHERED BURNED OUT THE CRACK TO APPROX. 1 INCH IN WIDTH.  POLISH PRODUCED ENGINE.  FAA TC-EIONE.(K)

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