# SDR 2006FA0000385

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 31, 2006
- Submitted: April 21, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N414AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N414AM), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 414A
- Registry model: [Cessna 414A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-414a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 414A0850
- Engine: Cont TSIO520BB
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder Head
- Part serial: 787424
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Rt Eng
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000385

## Discrepancy

DURING FLIGHT, VIBRATION WAS NOTED ON RT ENGINE.  INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND NR 6 CYLINDER SEPARATED WHERE BARREL MEETS HEAD.  PROBABLE CAUSE: UNKNOWN.  RECOMMENDATIONS:  THIS IS AN ECI CYLINDER.  REFERENCE NEEDS TO BE MADE TO THEM TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.  (K)

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