# SDR CA990715050

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 27, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Grumav TBM3AIRTRD
- Engine: Wright R260020
- Propeller: Hamstd 23E50
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: 890419
- Condition: Contaminated
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990715050

## Discrepancy

(CAN) HOLE FOUND IN NR 6 CYLINDER .5 INCH ABOVE MOUNTING FLANGE.  OIL SCREENS HAD METAL CONTAMINATION. THE ENGINE WAS CHANGED.  FURTHER INFO:  CONNECTING ROD FAILURE 3.5 INCHES FROM PISTON PIN CUTOUT WAS FOUND DURING STRIP DOWN.

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