# SDR 95ZZZX5885

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 15, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N8107B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8107B), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-236
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-236](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-236) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 288011013
- Engine: Lyc O540J3A5
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Ring
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nr 4 Cyl
- 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/95ZZZX5885

## Discrepancy

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND NR 4 CYLINDER LOW COMP.  (170 HR SMOH).  INVESTIGATION FOUND TOP COMP RING BROKEN AND UNUSUAL WEAR ON RINGS.  RINGS WORN TO A BEVEL EDGE DOWN OVER RING LANDS.  CHECKED ALL CYLS AND FOUND SAME WEAR AND SOME BROKEN RINGS.  ENG HAD BEEN OVERHAULED WITH CERMA CHROME CYLINDERS.

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