# SDR 96ZZZX3199

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 22, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N4170R
- Make and model: Piper PA-32-300
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 3240502
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1A5
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Piston
- Condition: Rings Worn
- Location: Nr 3 Cylinder
- Part time: 4,065 hours
- 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/96ZZZX3199

## Discrepancy

LOWER SPARK PLUG FOWLED WITH OIL.  REMOVED CYLINDER ASSY AND FOUND UPPER FACE OF RINGS KNIFE EDGED.  REMOVED AND REPLACED CYLINDER ASSY.

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