# SDR CA980908011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 24, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Doug B-26C
- Registry model: [Doug B-26C](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-b-26c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa R280079
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980908011

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AFTER FIRE BOMBING CARRIED OUT, PILOT WAS ADVISED THAT THE NR 2 ENGINE WAS SMOKING, PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN WAS CARRIED OUT.  POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE NR 5 CYLINDER WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING OIL. THE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AND THE ENGINE TEST FLOWN SERVICEABLE AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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