# Pratt & Whitney S3H1

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 52014
- Manufacturer (registry): P & W
- Model: S3H1
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 600 hp
- Installed in: 1 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-s3h1

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N3270](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3270): [Hem Warbird Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEM%20WARBIRD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Pryor, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Pryor), built 1941, S/N 66-2638

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## Service difficulty reports (11)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR CA051109005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051109005), Oct 31, 2005: LEAD. UNKNOWN. (CAN) AIRCRAFT TTSN 5412.7 HOURS. AD CF-2005-10 C/W SEPT 12/05. NO FAULT FOUND.
- [SDR CA050707003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050707003), Jun 27, 2005: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. (CAN) CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED FROM REAR SPARK PLUG HOLE AROUND TO FRONT PLUG HOLE.
- [SDR CA040831004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040831004), Aug 17, 2004: WIRE HARNESS. FAILED. THE AREA OF DIFFICULTY APPEARS TO HAVE ORIGINATED WITHIN A WIRE BUNDLE THAT SERVICES THE ALTERNATOR. THIS BUNDLE OF WIRES (4 WIRES OF AWG 20 SIZE EACH, APPROX 4
- [SDR CA040721003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040721003), Jul 16, 2004: PISTON. BROKEN. PILOT EXPERIENCED PARTIAL POWER INTERUPTION ON TAKEOFF. ABORTED TAKEOFF. BORESCOPE INSPECTION DISCOVERED BROKEN PISTON IN NR 1 CYLINDER. PISTON REPLACED WITH OV
- [SDR CA030813AAA](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030813AAA), Aug 13, 2003: PISTON. DAMAGED. (CAN) AT INSPECTION, A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF FERROUS MATERIAL FOUND IN PRESSURE FILTER.ADDITIONAL INSPECTION FOUND A PISTON WITH BROKEN TOP COMPRESSION RING.INSP
- [SDR CA03081300A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA03081300A), Aug 13, 2003: PISTON. DAMAGED. (CAN) AT INSPECTION, A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF FERROUS MATERIAL FOUND IN PRESSURE FILTER. ADDITIONAL INSPECTION FOUND A PISTON WITH BROKEN TOP COMPRESSION RING. IN
- [SDR AUS20030277](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030277), Feb 24, 2003: EXHAUST VALVE. SEPARATED. (AUS) ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE FAILED. VALVE HEAD SEPARATED FROM VALVE STEM CAUSING DAMAGE TO CYLINDER.
- [SDR CA020906005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020906005), Aug 29, 2002: SWITCH. BROKEN. (CAN) PILOT DISCOVERED FORWARD COCKPIT MAGNETO CONTROL SPINNING FREELY WITH NO APPARENT CONNECTION TO SWITCH. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL DISCOVERED THAT INDICATED LE
- [SDR CA020612008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020612008), Jun 11, 2002: LEVER. BROKEN. (CAN) PILOT RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO AIRPORT UNEVENTFULLY AFTER THROTTLE CONTROL GRIP BROKE OFF THROTTLE LEVER. PILOT WAS ABLE TO RETAIN CONTROL USING THE STUB OF L
- [SDR CA020322010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020322010), Feb 15, 2002: ROLLER. GALLED. (CAN) PN 5999 ROLLER STARTED GALLING. LEFT SMALL STEEL FLAKES ON OIL SCREEN WHICH WERE FOUND AND IDENTIFIED DURING INSPECTION. ENGINE NOSE CASE REMOVED, AND CAM
- [SDR CA010529007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010529007), Mar 27, 2001: TUBE. BENT. (CAN) ENGINE SUMP WAS REQD TO BE REMVD FROM ENGINE TO FACILITATE CYLINDER REMOVAL. UPON REMOVAL OF SUMP, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT DAMAGE HAD OCCURRED TO OIL TRANS

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