# SDR AU000487

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 12, 2000
- Submitted: July 4, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN
- Engine: Dhavxx GIPSYMAJOR1
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Exhaust Valve
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Component: Engine, Dhavxx, GIPSYMAJOR10
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000487

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE HEAD SEPARATED FROM VALVE STEM.  VALVE HEAD PUNCTURED PISTON AND EXITED THE ENGINE VIA THE TOP RIGHT SIDE OF THE CRANKCASE.

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