# SDR CA980417001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 3, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Dhav DHC2MK1
- Engine: Pwa R985AN14B
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Head
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Nr 9 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: R, J
- Precautionary procedure: C, D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980417001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ON TAKEOFF, THE PILOT HEARD A POP AND THE ENGINE HAD A POWER LOSS.  ON RETURN TO RAMP, INSPECTION FOUND THE NR 9 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM THE BARREL.  THE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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