# SDR CA051003004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 29, 2005
- Submitted: November 1, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 11,307 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320D2J
- Propeller: Mcauly 1C160DTM
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: 05K21100
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051003004

## Discrepancy

(CAN) CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM CYLINDER BARREL WHILE IN FLIGHT.

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