SDR 97ZZZX1589

Service difficulty report · Cylinder

Difficulty date
March 21, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Cont TSIO360F
Part
Cylinder
Part number
TM641370
Condition
Head Separated
Location
Nr 2
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

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND NR 2 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATING FROM BARREL. THE HEAD WAS TURNED COUNTERCLOCKWISE 4 DEGREES AND WAS .0625 INCH FARTHER FROM FIRST CYLINDER FIN THAN OTHER CYLINDERS. LEAK CHECK (PARAGRAPH C TCM SB 96-12) REVEALED LEAK. COMPRESSION WAS 69/80.