# SDR CA041220006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 12, 2004
- Submitted: March 3, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172RG
- Registry model: [Cessna 172RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172rg) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 5,280 hours
- Engine: Lyc O360F1A6
- Propeller: Mcauly B2D34C220
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder Head
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: D, R
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041220006

## Discrepancy

(CAN) HEAD SEPARATION WHILE IN FLIGHT.  DISCOVERED WHILE INVESTIGATING A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE AS REPORTED BY PILOT.

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