# SDR AU960933

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 3, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Parten P.68C
- Registry model: [Parten P.68C](https://openairdocs.org/model/partenavia-p-68c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO360A1B6
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YK2
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Valve
- Part number: LW16740
- Condition: Broken
- Location: R Engine Cyl Exh
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960933

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE NO3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE BROKEN - DAMAGE TO PISTON AND  CYLINDER BORE - SUSPECT CAUSED BY OPERATING ENGINE AT CONTINUOUS HIGH TEMPERATURES WITH LEAN MIXTURES

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