# SDR 97ZZZX3843

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 12, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N3838R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3838R), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172H
- Registry model: [Cessna 172H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172h) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17255338
- Engine: Cont O300D
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Nr 1
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E, R
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3843

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS IN-FLIGHT WHEN NR 1 CYLINDER BARREL SEPARATED FROM HEAD CAUSING A FORCED LANDING.  NO FURTHER DAMAGE OCCURRED TO AIRCRAFT AND NO INJURIES OCCURRED DURING THIS INCIDENT.  SUSPECT CAUSE WAS ATTRIBUTED TO AGE AND TIME ON CYLINDER.

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