# SDR 95ZZZX3817

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 18, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N9669N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9669N), registered now
- Make and model: Beech E18S
- Registry model: [Beech E18S](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e18s) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: BA382
- Engine: Pwa R985AN14B
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Piston
- Part number: 40698
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 6 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3817

## Discrepancy

AFTER POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION, PILOT REPORTED OIL DRIPPING FROM NR 6 CYLINDER EXHAUST STACK.  REMOVED CYLINDER, FOUND NR 6 PISTON CRACKED SPANWISE ACROSS PISTON TOP CAUSING OIL TO DRAIN OUT EXHAUST STACK.  THERE WERE NO OTHER SIGNS OF DAMAGE TO CYLINDER OR LINK ROD.

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