# SDR 2023FA0000614

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 20, 2023
- Submitted: October 20, 2023
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N755EP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N755EP), registered now
- Engine: IO580B1A
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Pipe
- Part number: LW14449
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Intake Nr 3
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000614

## Discrepancy

AT 179 HOURS SINCE NEW, INTAKE PIPE LW-16487 WAS FOUND CRACKED AROUND THE FLANGE AND CYLINDER ATTACH PAD. AT 225 HOURS.  CYLINDER PISTON ASSY REPLACED.

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