# SDR CA970820005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 7, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Doug DC3C-S1C3G
- Registry model: [Doug DC3C-S1C3G](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc3c-s1c3g) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa R183092
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Nr 8 Head Barrel
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970820005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) NR2 ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH IN CRUISE. ENGINE POWER REDUCED FOR DESCENT - ENGINE SHUTDOWN FOR LANDING. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE NR8 CYLINDER HEAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE BARREL. CYLINDER REPLACED AND THE ENGINE WAS GROUND RUN SERVICEABLE.

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