SDR ENE2006F00000

Service difficulty report · Cylinder Head · Cessna U206

Difficulty date: April 19, 2006
Submitted: May 5, 2006
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Cessna U206
Engine: Cont IO520*
System (JASC): 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
Part: Cylinder Head
Part number: 40933
Condition: Separated
Location: Engine
Stage of operation: TO
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: D, E, R
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

BOTH CYLINDERS FAILED AT TAKEOFF POWER SETTING WITHIN 2 HOURS OF EACH OTHER. FAILURE CONSISTING OF COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE HEAD FROM THE BARREL, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BAFFLING. EXHAUST COLLECTOR, AND SEVERING OF THE FUEL INJECTOR LINE.

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