# SDR 99ZZZX1557

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 27, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N30PF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30PF), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2841265
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Valve
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Nr 4 Cylinder
- Part time: 577 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1557

## Discrepancy

EXHAUST VALVE STUCK IN GUIDE CAUSING PISTON STRIKE AND BENT PUSH ROD.  AIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY ON AIRPORT LANDING.  NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT.

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