# SDR CA050927003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 23, 2005
- Submitted: October 3, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Doug C54A-DC
- Registry model: [Doug C54A-DC](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-c54a-dc) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 68,000 hours
- Engine: Pwa R20007M2
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 8
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050927003

## Discrepancy

THE NR 8 CYLINDER CRACKED AT THE EXHAUST VALVE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHAKE.

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