# SDR 96ZZZX3799

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 19, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N5611D
- Make and model: Beech E18S
- Registry model: [Beech E18S](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e18s) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: BA316
- Engine: Pwa R985AN14B
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Valve
- Part number: 333968
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 8 Exhaust
- Part time: 600 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E, R
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3799

## Discrepancy

IN-FLIGHT FAILURE OF NR 8 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE.  VALVE HEAD SNAPPED OFF.  SUSPECT CAUSE OVERHEATED VALVE DUE TO REDUCED LEAD IN FUEL.

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