# SDR 2004FA0000259

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 7, 2004
- Submitted: March 3, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N8745S
- Make and model: Cessna 150F
- Registry model: [Cessna 150F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 15062045
- Engine: Cont O200A
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: SA10200A1
- Part serial: A20QA20B944555
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nr 4
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000259

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.  INVESTIGATION SHOWED THE CYLINDER HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED IN THE MIDDLE WHILE IN FLIGHT, CAUSING THE TOTAL LOSS OF POWER.

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