SDR 95ZZZX6616

Service difficulty report · Cylinder · Cessna 152

Difficulty date: October 16, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N6401M
Make and model: Cessna 152
Aircraft serial: 15284710
Engine: Lyc O235L2C
System (JASC): 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
Part: Cylinder
Part number: LW11633
Condition: Cracked
Location: Engine
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: K
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

INSTALLED CERMICHROME OHL CYLINDERS AT OVERHAUL. AT 350 SMOH, DETECTED AN OIL LEAK FROM THE HEAD-BARREL-JUNCTION. UPON REMOVAL, DETECTED A CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACK 1.50 INCHES LONG, ONE INCH FROM THE TOP OF THE BARREL AT THE 12:00 POSITION.

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