# SDR 2013FA0000165

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 13, 2013
- Submitted: March 13, 2013
- Operation: General aviation
- Engine: Cont IO550*
- Engine time: 383 hours
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: AEC631397
- Part serial: 6247502
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 383 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: D
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000165

## Discrepancy

CRACKED CYLINDER. FOUND DURING COMPRESSION TEST.  AFTER REMOVING CYLINDER, FOUND CRACK FROM SPARK PLU HOLE TO INTAKE SEAT.

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