SDR 96ZZZX4930

Service difficulty report · Pin Plug · Piper PA28*

Difficulty date
September 9, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Piper PA28*
Engine
Lyc IO360C1C
Part
Pin Plug
Part number
LW11775
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine Cylinders
Part time
450 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

CYLINDER REMOVED FROM ENGINE DUE TO ALUMINUM IN OIL SCREEN. FOUND PIN PLUG SHAVED COMPLETELY OFF ON NR 3 CYLINDER ALLOWING PIN TO RUB AGAINST CYLINDER WALL. THESE TYPES OF PIN PLUGS ARE A LOOSE FIT UNLIKE SUPERIOR AIR PARTS, INC., STYLE AND WERE INSTALLED WITH CORRECT LYCOMING PART NUMBER AND FIT. REMAINING PIN PLUGS SHAVED ALSO.

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