SDR 95ZZZX4350

Service difficulty report · Lifter · Piper PA38112

Difficulty date
July 31, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2412K
Make and model
Piper PA38112
Aircraft serial
3879A0621
Engine
Lyc O235L2C
Part
Lifter
Part number
71105ASR218
Condition
Broken
Location
Nr 2 Cyl Exh
Part time
1,071 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, NR 2 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. WHEN CYLINDER WAS REMOVED, THE CUP PORTION OF THE EXHAUST SOLID LIFTER FELL TO THE FLOOR. THE CUP SECTION OF THE LIFTER HAD BROKEN COMPLETELY OFF. ALL LIFTERS HAD BEEN REPLACED DURING PREVIOUS ENGINE OVERHAUL.

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