# SDR 97ZZZX4442

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 1, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2452L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2452L), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-38-112
- Registry model: [Piper PA-38-112](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-38-112) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 3879A0707
- Engine: Lyc O235L2C
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Piston
- Part number: LW13623
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 2,689 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4442

## Discrepancy

A CYLINDER WAS REMOVED DUE TO OIL FOWLING OF THE SPARK PLUGS.  A CHUNK OF METAL WAS MISSING FROM THE PISTON.  REMOVED THE OTHER 3 CYLINDERS AND FOUND 3 OF THE 4 PISTONS WERE DAMAGED IN THIS WAY.  ALL CYLINDER COMPRESSIONS TESTED GOOD, MID 70/80.

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