# SDR 98ZZZX875

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 29, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2043X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2043X), registered now
- Make and model: Beech A36
- Registry model: [Beech A36](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: E1387
- Engine: Cont IO550B
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: 65344A6
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 5
- Part time: 1,185 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/98ZZZX875

## Discrepancy

NR 5 CYLINDER HAD CRACK AT UPPER SPARK PLUG BOSS.  THIS ENGINE HAS HAD C/W SID 97-2, SID 97-3, AND PROPER MAINTENANCE DURING ITS LIFE.  BAFFLING, FUEL SYSTEM SETUP, AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY CONTROLLED ON THIS ENGINE.

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