# SDR 96ZZZX4371

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 24, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N30230](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30230), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 287990088
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Spark Plug Hole
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: E, R
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4371

## Discrepancy

CYLINDER CRACKED FROM TOP SPARK PLUG HOLE AROUND SIDE TO BOTTOM SPARK PLUG HOLE.  AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT FURTHER PROBLEMS (LOSS OF RPM).  ENGINE TT, 2,601.4 HOURS.  TSMOH:  607.7 HOURS.  SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE THIRD CRACKED CYLINDER ON THIS AIRCRAFT SINCE OVERHAUL.

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