# SDR CA960923012

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 15, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 140
- Registry model: [Cessna 140](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont C9012F
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Piston
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: #2 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960923012

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING THE ANNUAL AIRCRAFT INSPECTION THE #2 CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECK WAS LOW AT 43/80. UPON REMOVAL OF THE CYLINDER, THE PISTON WAS FOUND CRACKED IN TWO PLACES ON THE WRIST PIN BOSSES. A NEW CYLINDER AND PISTON WILL BE INSTALLED.

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