# SDR 97ZZZX4387

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 25, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N5611D
- Make and model: Beech E18S
- Registry model: [Beech E18S](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e18s) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: BA316
- Engine: Pwa R985AN14B
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Valve
- Part number: 2433952
- Condition: Broke
- Location: Eng Cyl Exh
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4387

## Discrepancy

EXHAUST VALVE BROKE DURING A FULL POWER APPLICATION.  SUSPECT CAUSE MAY BE REDUCED LEAD CONTENT IN FUEL.

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