# SDR CA150401003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 31, 2015
- Submitted: August 5, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna U206G
- Registry model: [Cessna U206G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206g) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 14,835 hours
- Engine: Cont IO520F
- Propeller: Hartzl PHCJ3YF1
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Piston Ring
- Part number: 655464A
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 3 Cylinder
- Part time: 499 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/CA150401003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ENGINE WAS SHOWING HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AND LEAKING FROM BREATHER TUBE. COMPRESSION LEAK TEST REVEALED AIR LEAKING PAST PISTON RINGS AND INTO CASE.

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