# SDR CA000803002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 17, 2000
- Submitted: August 4, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna A185F
- Registry model: [Cessna A185F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 1,571 hours
- Engine: Cont IO520D
- Propeller: Mcauly D3A34C403
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: 635448
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cylinder
- Component: Cylinder, Cont
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000803002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) HEAD CRACKED TWO/THIRDS AROUND AT 3RD FIN FROM BOTTOM OF HEAD.  HEARD BY MAINTENANCE WHEN AIRCRAFT WAS TAXIING TO DOCK, PILOT REPORTED NO INDICATION OF PROBLEM.  NO CAUSE FOUND.  CYLINDER REPLACED.

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