# SDR 2003FA0000435

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 10, 2002
- Submitted: May 6, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Engine: Cont IO520F
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Piston
- Part number: SA631475
- Condition: Contaminated
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 700 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000435

## Discrepancy

ENGINE DISMANTLED DUE TO METAL CONTAMINATION.  FOUND NR 2 PISTON BROKEN AT TOP SCRAPER RING LAND.

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