# SDR 2012FA0000508

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 26, 2012
- Submitted: July 24, 2012
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N6405R
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2821583
- Aircraft time: 4,352 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320E2A
- Engine time: 4,352 hours
- Propeller: Snsnch M74DM
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Exhaust Valve
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 1 Cylinder
- Component: Engine, Lyc
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000508

## Discrepancy

NR 1 EXHAUST VALVE FAILED IN CRUISE.

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