# SDR 20000622SH028

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 6, 2000
- Submitted: June 22, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N5437L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5437L), registered now
- Make and model: Amrgen AA5
- Aircraft serial: AA50337
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Seat
- Condition: Misaligned
- Location: Nr 1 Cylinder
- Part time: 92 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000622SH028

## Discrepancy

ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND NO COMPRESSION ON NR 1 CYLINDER.  REMOVED CYLINDER, SENT FOR REPAIR.  FOUND INTAKE VALVE SEAT INSTALLED WRONG (AT ANGLE) HAD BENT INTAKE VALVE.  ALSO, ENGINE HAD NOT BEEN DE-SLUDGED AT OVERHAUL CAUSING PITS.  FOUND AT AD INSPECTION AFTER 20 HOURS.  (X)

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