# SDR 95ZZZX2431

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 22, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N9226S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9226S), registered now
- Make and model: Beech C 23
- Registry model: [Beech C 23](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c-23) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: M1723
- Engine: Lyc O360A4K
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Piston
- Part number: LW72198
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Oil Ring
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2431

## Discrepancy

PISTON PIN CAP DEVELOPED WEAR AND WORKED OUT LARGE HOLE INSIDE OF PISTON CAUSING FAILURE OF OIL RING AND LOSS OF COMPRESSION.  CAP HAD WORN DOWN TO .25 INCH THICKNESS AND WORKED OUT HOLE REACHING PISTON OIL RING GROOVE.

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