# SDR 2005FA0001403

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 20, 2005
- Submitted: October 13, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N6494J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6494J), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA 28-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA 28-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-anderson-pa-28-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 284925
- Engine: Lyc O360A4A
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder Head
- Part serial: 101298WG
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001403

## Discrepancy

NR 3 CYLINDER PRODUCED CRACK FROM LOWER SPARK PLUG TO EXHAUST PORT, ENGINE LOST POWER DURING CLIMB OUT AT APPROX 700 FT ATTEMPT TO RETURN FOR LANDING WAS UNSUCESSFUL, FAILED.  CYCLINDER INSTALLED 1/12/00 RECONDITION CYLINDER TIME UNKNOWN - TIME IN SERVICE, APPROX 1300. (K)

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