# SDR AUS20021252

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 31, 2002
- Submitted: December 2, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech A23A
- Registry model: [Beech A23A](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO346A
- Propeller: Snsnch M74DC
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: 630354
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021252

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE CYLINDERS (4OFF) SEVERELY ERODED ON EXHAUST FLANGES. GASKETS LEAKING AND CAUSING BLOW-BY. ENGINE, ENGINE COMPONENTS AND FIREWALL CORRODED DUE TO EXHAUST GAS CONTAMINATION. AIRCRAFT HAD COMPLETED 20.7 HOURS SINCE LAST PERIODIC INSPECTION.

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