# SDR AU000226

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 27, 2000
- Submitted: June 23, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA 28-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA 28-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-anderson-pa-28-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O360A3A
- Propeller: Snsnch M76EMM
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Exhaust Valve
- Part number: 74541
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 1,094 cycles
- Component: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: E, R, E
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000226

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE FAILED.  NR 2 CYLINDER AND SPARK PLUGS DAMAGED.  A FRAGMENT OF THE FAILED EXHAUST VALVE WAS INGESTED BY NR 3 CYLINDER CAUSING INTERNAL DAMAGE.

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