# SDR CA030627004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 5, 2003
- Submitted: July 14, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Doug B-26C
- Registry model: [Doug B-26C](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-b-26c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 5,154 hours
- Engine: Pwa R280079
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Exhaust Valve
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cylinder
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, B
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030627004

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT OIL WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE RT ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE EXHAUST VALVE ON NR 5 CYLINDER HAD FAILED.

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