# SDR FPI2012F00006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 3, 2012
- Submitted: May 11, 2012
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N9073M
- Make and model: Cessna 210M
- Registry model: [Cessna 210M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-210m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 21062058
- Engine: Cont IO520L
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder Head
- Part number: ST714A
- Part serial: 6424625
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 6
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FPI2012F00006

## Discrepancy

DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION, COMPRESSION TEST AND SOAP BUBBLE TEST FOR CRACKS FOUND THE NR 6 CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER LEAKING COMPRESSED AIR.

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