SDR CA130614014

Service difficulty report · Cylinder

Difficulty date: June 10, 2013
Submitted: September 14, 2015
Operation: General aviation
Engine: Lyc O235L2C
System (JASC): 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
Part: Cylinder
Condition: Cracked
Location: Engine
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) DURING ENGINE ON CONDITION IMPLEMENTATION INSPECTION AT 1900 HOURS ENGINE TTSOH, NR 3 AND NR 4 CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED FOR AN INTERNAL INSPECTION. THE CYLINDERS WERE CLEANED AND INSPECTED FOR CRACKS, UPON INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE FOUND IN BOTH CYLINDERS. THE REMAINING CYLINDERS WILL BE REMOVED AND INSPECTED.