Service difficulty report · Pushrod

Difficulty date
January 14, 2025
Submitted
January 14, 2025
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2338
Engine
Lyc LTO360E1A6
Engine time
2,233 hours
Part
Pushrod
Part number
LW15324
Condition
Separated
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
B

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

What was found

DURING A FLIGHT AT CRUISE PHASE (PIPER SEMINOLE), THE PILOT REPORTED A POWER DECREASE AND PROCEEDED TO THE NEAREST AIRPORT. AT A PRELIMINARY INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PUSH ROD ASSEMBLY HAD BROKEN THE VALVE ROCKER ARM. WE WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN INVESTIGATING THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THIS FAILURE AND THE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO PROCEED.