SDR 96ZZZX5023

Service difficulty report · Piston · Piper PA14

Difficulty date
August 20, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5196H
Make and model
Piper PA14
Aircraft serial
14493
Engine
Lyc O290D
Part
Piston
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 3 Cylinder
Part time
2,286 hours
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

DURING FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED HEARING A SLIGHT KNOCKING IN THE ENGINE AND NOTED A 20 PSI DROP IN OIL PRESSURE. A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT. COMPRESSION CHECK REVEALED NR 3 CYLINDER LOW AT 50/80. CYLINDER REMOVAL REVEALED NR 3 PISTON SKIRT BROKE WITH 2 INCH BY 3 INCH PIECE LOCATED IN OIL SUMP OF ENGINE.

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