# SDR CA150715005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 15, 2015
- Submitted: April 22, 2016
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 414A
- Registry model: [Cessna 414A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-414a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 4,199 hours
- Engine: Cont TSIO520NB
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: ECI712
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 1 Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150715005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED SLIGHTLY ABOVE NORMAL CYLINDER HEAD TEMP ON NR 2 & 4 CYLINDER AFTER LEVEL OFF AT CRUISE ALTITUDE.  VISUAL INSPECTION VERIFIED FAILED CYLINDER ASSEMBLY.  ECI CONFIRMED THAT THIS UNIT WAS A NEW BARREL INSTALLED AT OVERHAUL.  IT WAS A FIRST RUN CYLINDER.

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