# SDR ENE2006F00000

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 19, 2006
- Submitted: May 5, 2006
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Cessna U206
- Registry model: [Cessna U206](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO520*
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENE2006F00000

## Discrepancy

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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