# SDR CA961120002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 15, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172
- Registry model: [Cessna 172](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320H2AD
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Oil Ring
- Condition: Failed
- Location: #4 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961120002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) LOSS OF ENGINE POWER IN FLIGHT. ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE AND FLIGHT CONTINUED TO DESTINATION. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND #4 CYLINDER OIL RING FAILED.

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