# SDR XGN2006F00073

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 11, 2005
- Submitted: June 8, 2006
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N1096W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1096W), registered now
- Make and model: Beech F33A
- Registry model: [Beech F33A](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-f33a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: CE436
- Engine: Cont IO520BA
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: ECI7121A
- Part serial: 71407
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Component: Engine, Cont
- Component part number: IO520BA
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00073

## Discrepancy

THESE CYLINDERS SHOWED TO BE CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE HEAD.  THE LEAKS SHOWED UP WHEN DOING THE COMPRESSION CHECK.  DUE TO THE NR OF CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS, COMPRESSION CHECK EVERY 50 HRS.  (K)

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