# SDR AU960164

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 5, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28RT-201
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28RT-201](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28rt-201) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO360C1C6
- System (JASC): [7421 · Spark Plug/Igniter](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7421)
- Part: Spark Plug
- Part number: RME38E
- Condition: Faulty
- Location: Eng,Ignitn Distr
- Component: Champion, REM38E
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960164

## Discrepancy

(AUS) SPARK PLUGS (6OFF) FAULTY - CENTRE ELECTRODE WAS BEYOND LIMITS FOR RECONDITIONING - NO1 CYLINDER TOP SPARK PLUG HAD TWO COPPERWASHERS FITTED - NO1 CYLINDER LOWER SPARK PLUG HAD CORE LEAKAGE -ENGINE HAD COMPLETED ONLY 38 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL -PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR

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