# SDR CA020530009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 9, 2002
- Submitted: June 13, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172B
- Registry model: [Cessna 172B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 4,398 hours, 90,594 cycles
- Engine: Cont O300C
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Piston
- Part number: 646255
- Condition: Broken
- 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/CA020530009

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ENGINE RAN WELL NO VISIBLE PROBLEM. PIECE OF PISTON SKIRT BROKEN LOOSE HELD IN BY OIL RING AND CYLINDER CURVE ONLY.

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