# SDR 20000713SH024

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 13, 2000
- Submitted: July 13, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N40258](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40258), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 277305068
- Engine: Lyc IO540C4B5
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Plug
- Condition: Failed
- Location: In Piston
- Part time: 163 hours
- 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/20000713SH024

## Discrepancy

PISTON PIN PLUG FAILED AND FILLED THE ENGINE WITH ALUMINUM.  THESE ARE THE SEPARATE PUSH IN LARGE DIAMETER PLUGS.  INSTALLATION DATE:  7/98.  (X)

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