# SDR 96ZZZX4826

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 9, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N2343Z
- Make and model: Piper PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 278054018
- Engine: Lyc IO540C4B5
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Condition: Piston Failed
- Location: Nr 2
- Part time: 4,191 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: D, E, K
- Precautionary procedure: A, E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4826

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT MADE EMERGENCY LANDING.  RIGHT ENGINE FAILED DUE TO NR 2 CYLINDER AND PISTON DEPARTING AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT.  CYLINDER PARTS AND SIDE COWL NEVER RECOVERED.  TEAR-DOWN INSPECTION REVEALED NO APPARENT REASON FOR FAILURE.

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