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About three years ago-
1967 337b
two people on board
less than 1/2 tanks - aircraft has long range tanks
airport at less than 100 ft elevation temp approx. 65 degrees
I had a cylinder seperate on the rear engine. Not a sign of vibration Not enough runway to stop safely
Took off on runway 12 called the tower and told them I had a problem and they asked me what I would like to do. Asked for clearence to land on 07 Left gear down and landed on 07
I did not not shut the engine down it was still producuing power on 5 cylinders . I lost 1 quart of oil Peplaced the piston / ring and cylinder and flew her home.
Frank
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