Service difficulty report · Cylinder Assy · Cessna 414A

Difficulty date
March 4, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 414A
Engine
Cont TSIO520NB
Propeller
Mcauly 3AF32C505
Part
Cylinder Assy
Part number
653446A11
Condition
Cracked
Location
Intake Port
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) DURING INSPECTION FUEL STAINS WERE FOUND AT THE COOLING FIN AREA ON ONE OF THE CYLINDERS. THE CYLINDER WAS REMOVED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED A CRACK STARTING ABOVE THE VALVE SEAT UP AND TOWARD THE INTAKE PORT. THE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED.

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