# SDR CA960212201

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 21, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Doug C-54A
- Registry model: [Doug C-54A](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-c-54a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa R20007M2
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Studs
- Part number: 164448
- Condition: Broken
- Location: #6 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960212201

## Discrepancy

(CAN) VISIBLE OIL LEAK IN FLIGHT. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. INSPECTION DISCLOSED THAT THE 24 CYLINDER HOLD DOWN STUDS FOR #6 CYLINDER HAD FAILED. APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT HAD BROKEN AND THE OTHER 50 PERCENT HAD PULLED OUT OF THE CRANKCASE.

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