# SDR 2007FA0000660

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 26, 2007
- Submitted: July 25, 2007
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N7342J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7342J), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2824671
- Engine: Lyc O320E2A
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Exhaust Valve
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nr 4 Cylinder
- Part time: 3,339 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/2007FA0000660

## Discrepancy

NR 4 EXHAUST VALVE BROKE DURING FLIGHT, DAMAGING PISTON CAUSING OIL TO LEAK OUT EXHAUST PORT CREATING OIL SMOKE.   (K)

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