# SDR 2002FA0000086

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 14, 2002
- Submitted: January 23, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N4351D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4351D), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-236
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-236](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-236) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 288411016
- Engine: Lyc O540J3A5
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Lifter
- Part number: 72877
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 1,254 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/2002FA0000086

## Discrepancy

DURING OIL CHANGE FOUND METAL IN OIL FILTER.  REMOVED SUCTION SCREEN FOUND .5000 INCH DIAMETER PIECES OF METAL.  DISASSEMBLED ENGINE AND FOUND LIFTER FACES BROKEN OFF 3 LIFTERS.

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