# SDR 20000821SH001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 8, 2000
- Submitted: August 21, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N1278H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1278H), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-200T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-200T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 347770118
- Engine: Cont TSIO360EB
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Seal
- Part number: 646678
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Intake Valve
- Part time: 372 hours
- Component: Engine
- 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/20000821SH001

## Discrepancy

372 HOURS TOTAL TIME SINCE NEW.  RETAINER SPRINGS FELL OFF OF SEAL AND INTO THE OIL SYSTEM.  NO DAMAGE CAUSED.  THEY WERE CAUGHT IN OIL SCREEN.  UPON REMOVAL OF VALVE COVERS AND VALVE SPRINGS, ALL SEALS WERE FOUND WORN AND SPRINGS READY TO WEAR THROUGH.   (X)

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