# SDR 96ZZZM1056

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 15, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N779TA
- Make and model: Doug DC-6A
- Registry model: [Doug DC-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-6a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45529
- Engine: Pwa CB3
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder Assy
- Part number: 327628
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 1 Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1056

## Discrepancy

FLT 312 - SHUTDOWN NR 1 ENGINE AT 1830Z DUE TO BACKFIRING IN RICH AND MANUAL LEAN.  AIRCRAFT FERRIED TO ANC FROM ENM.  MX REPLACED NR 13 CYLINDER ASSY DUE TO CRACKED HEAD.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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