# SDR CA090824009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 21, 2009
- Submitted: October 23, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 12,312 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320D2J
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Piston
- Part number: 75089
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Cylinder Assy
- Part time: 45 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090824009

## Discrepancy

(CAN) COMPRESSION CHECK DURING INSP INDICATED LOW COMPRESSION, INSP REVEALED BROKEN PISTON RING LAND BETWEEN TOP 2 RINGS.

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