# SDR 98ZZZX1089

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 5, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N5831B
- Make and model: Doug DC3C
- Registry model: [Doug DC3C](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc3c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 42100882
- Engine: Pwa R183092
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: 116733CP
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Eng Nr 3 Cyl
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1089

## Discrepancy

APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AFTER DEPARATURE, FLIGHT CREW NOTICED OIL LEAK IN LEFT ENGINE.  CREW DIVERTED BACK TO AWM.  MAINTENANCE FOUND CYLINDER NR 13 HEAD SEPARATING FROM BARREL.

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