# SDR AU970295

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 21, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech A36
- Registry model: [Beech A36](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO520B
- Propeller: Mcauly 3A32C76
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Valve
- Part number: 652956
- Condition: Faulty
- Location: Nr 3 & 4 Exh
- Component: Cont, IO520BB
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970295

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NO4 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE FAULTY - FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND NO3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE IN SIMILAR CONDITION - METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL SYSTEM

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