SDR 96ZZZX3795

Service difficulty report · Cylinder · Beech 58

Difficulty date
July 12, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3695V
Make and model
Beech 58
Aircraft serial
TH1183
Engine
Cont IO520CB
Part
Cylinder
Part number
653445
Condition
Cracked
Location
Engine
Part time
1,315 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

ON INSPECTION, THE CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK FROM THE SPARK PLUG BOSS TO THE FUEL NOZZLE. THE CRACK TRAVELS ALONG THE CASTING MARK ON THE CYLINDER. THE CYLINDER WAS STILL HOLDING 78/80. SUBMITTER BELIEVES THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM.

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