# SDR CA980430013

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 24, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 150M
- Registry model: [Cessna 150M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont O200A
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Power Loss
- Location: Cruise
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E, R
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980430013

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH LOSING 400 RPM'S AT LEVEL FLIGHT.  ANY NOSE UP MOVEMENT CAUSED LOSS OF 300-500 RPM'S.  THE ENGINE WAS INSPECTED AND NO FAULTS WERE FOUND. THE ENGINE CYLINDER COMPRESSION WAS GOOD (OVER 75 PSI ON ALL CYLINDERS).  THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR OVERHAUL.

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