# SDR 97ZZZX1233

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 6, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N962CC
- Make and model: Cessna 210R
- Registry model: [Cessna 210R](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-210r) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 21064986
- Engine: Cont IO520L
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: 653446A5
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 2
- Part time: 1,297 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/97ZZZX1233

## Discrepancy

WHILE PERFORMING TCM SB 96-12, CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS INSTRUCTIONS FOR TCM CYLINDERS, BUBBLES WERE FOUND ACCUMULATING AROUND THE NR 2 CYLINDER UPPER SPARK PLUG HOLE.  INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK AT THE SPARK PLUG HOLE.  THE CRACK ORIGINATED AT THE 3 O'CLOCK POSITION AND EXTENDED AFT TOWARD THE FUEL NOZZLE HOLE.

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