# SDR CA990203001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 15, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 182M
- Registry model: [Cessna 182M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont O470R
- Propeller: Mcauly 2A34C201
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Lifter
- Part number: 628488
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nr 4 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990203001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AFTER DEPARTURE DURING CLIMB-OUT, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER.  THE PILOT TURNED BACK TO THE POINT OF DEPARTURE, THE AIRCRAFT MADE A FORCED LANDING 38 MILES EAST OF THE BASE.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS RECOVERED AND THE CAUSE OF THE POWER LOSS WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE FAILURE OF NR 4 CYLINDER HYDRAULIC LIFTER, WHICH PREVENTED THE EXHAUST VALVE FROM OPENING.

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