# SDR CA000928017

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 4, 2000
- Submitted: October 2, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech A45
- Registry model: [Beech A45](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a45) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 2,003 hours
- Engine: Cont IO520BA
- Propeller: Mcauly 3A32C76
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: 654651A8
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cylinder
- Component: Cylinder, Cont
- Stage of operation: CL
- 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/CA000928017

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT HAD VIBRATION IN ENGINE.  RETURNED TO AIRPORT, MAINTENANCE FOUND NR 2 CYLINDER CRACKED AT SPARK PLUG HOLE TO EXHAUST VALVE.  CRACK APPROXIMATELY 5 INCHES LONG.  CYLINDER REPLACED WITH NEW CONTINENTAL CYCLES AND RETURN TO SERVICE.  (X)

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