SDR 96ZZZX5221

Service difficulty report · Valve · Piper PA28151

Difficulty date: February 23, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N43125
Make and model: Piper PA28151
Aircraft serial: 287415430
Engine: Lyc O320E3D
System (JASC): 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
Part: Valve
Part number: LW19001
Condition: Broken
Location: Nr 4 Cyl Exh
Part time: 1,632 hours
Stage of operation: CR
Nature of condition: E, R
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, PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND SEVERE VIBRATION FROM ENGINE. PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. FOUND NR 4 CYLINDER, PISTON AND SPARK PLUGS SEVERELY DAMAGED. REMOVED AND REPAIRED NR 4 CYLINDER AND PISTON. AIRCRAFT OPS CHECKED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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