# SDR CA960819201

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 7, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Cessna 337A
- Registry model: [Cessna 337A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-337a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO360C
- Propeller: Mcauly D2AF34C301
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Pushrod
- Part number: 630393
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: #3 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960819201

## Discrepancy

(CAN) PILOT REPORTED BACKFIRE DURING GROUND RUN-UP. INVESTIGATION FOUND REAR ENGINE #3 CYLINDER EXHAUST PUSHROD SNAPPED APPROXIMATELY 1" FROM THE TIP. RETAINER P/N 628059 WAS ALSO FOUND FAILED. ENGINE WAS RETURNED TO OVERHAUL SHOP.

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