# SDR AU001264

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 1, 2000
- Submitted: March 20, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-32RT-300T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32RT-300T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540S1AD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE2YR1
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Valve Guide
- Part number: 75838
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 1,427 cycles
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001264

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NR 5 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE BROKEN UP. PIECES OF THE VALVE GUIDE EXITED THE CYLINDER AND JAMMED AND DAMAGED THE TURBOCHARGER TURBINE. NR 5 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE NECKED AND COLLETTS WORN.

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