SDR 98ZZZX2683

Service difficulty report · Cylinder · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
February 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N611DF
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial
318052188
Engine
Lyc LTIO540J2BD
Part
Cylinder
Part number
05K21108CKP
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 2 Exh Valve
Part time
73 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

EXHAUST VALVE FAILURE IN NR 3 CYLINDER RESULTED IN THE INGESTING OF THE VALVE INTO THE CYLINDER BORE. THIS CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND PISTON. METAL WAS THEN PASSED THROUGH ENTIRE ENGINE OIL SYSTEM. DAMAGED PARTS INCLUDE ALL BEARINGS AND OIL PUMP IMPELLERS.

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