# SDR 96ZZZX5838

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 11, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N27236
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 317752111
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Plunger Assy
- Part number: 78290
- Condition: Lifter Broken
- Location: Nr 1 Cyl Exh
- Part time: 1,097 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5838

## Discrepancy

PILOT NOTICED OIL COMING FROM COWLING.  INVESTIGATION REVEALED NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE TRAIN FAILURE, PUSH ROD BENT, AND HYDRAULIC LIFTER BROKEN.  CAUSE UNKNOWN.  EXHAUST VALVE TO GUIDE CLEARANCE OKAY.

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