SDR 2005FA0001403

Service difficulty report · Cylinder Head · Piper PA28180

Difficulty date: September 20, 2005
Submitted: October 13, 2005
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N6494J
Make and model: Piper PA28180
Aircraft serial: 284925
Engine: Lyc O360A4A
System (JASC): 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
Part: Cylinder Head
Part serial: 101298WG
Condition: Failed
Location: Engine
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

NR 3 CYLINDER PRODUCED CRACK FROM LOWER SPARK PLUG TO EXHAUST PORT, ENGINE LOST POWER DURING CLIMB OUT AT APPROX 700 FT ATTEMPT TO RETURN FOR LANDING WAS UNSUCESSFUL, FAILED. CYCLINDER INSTALLED 1/12/00 RECONDITION CYLINDER TIME UNKNOWN - TIME IN SERVICE, APPROX 1300. (K)

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