# SDR 95ZZZX2657

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 21, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N3065E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3065E), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17271425
- Engine: Lyc O320H2AD
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Condition: Rings Broken
- Location: Cyls 2-4
- Part time: 4,095 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2657

## Discrepancy

DURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, COMPRESSION ON CYLINDERS 2 AND 4 LOW.  REMOVED CYLINDERS.  BROKEN AND MISSING PIECES OF RING.  OIL SAMPLE SENT OUT.  OVERHAUL FACILITY SAYS TAPPET DAMAGE.  INSPECTED SAME AND FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST TAPPET WITH HEAVY DAMAGE.  ENGINE SENT OUT FOR REPAIR.

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