# SDR AU000512

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 26, 2000
- Submitted: August 4, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-24-400
- Registry model: [Piper PA-24-400](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-400) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO720A1A
- Propeller: Hartzl HCA3VK4
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Deteriorated
- Location: Engine
- Component: Engine, Lyc
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: E, R
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000512

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE IN A DETERIORATED AND POOR CONDITION.  SOME UNAPPROVED PARTS FITTED.   (X)

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