SDR AU970665

Service difficulty report · Piston Pin · Piper PA28161

Difficulty date: June 10, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Piper PA28161
Engine: Lyc O320D3G
Propeller: Snsnch 74DM
System (JASC): 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
Part: Piston Pin
Part number: SL134441
Condition: Failed
Location: Eng Nr 3 Cyl
Component: Supairpart
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O, K
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(AUS) NO3 CYLINDER PISTON PIN FAILED RESULTING IN FAILURE OF NO3 PISTON. PARTS OF NO3 PISTON LODGED BENEATH NO4 CYLINDER EXHAUST TAPPET CAUSING IT TO FAIL ALSO. SECONDARY DAMAGE CAUSED TO CRANKCASE, CONNECTING RODS, CAMSHAFT, NO3 CYLINDER SKIRT AND NO1, NO2 AND NO3 CYLINDER TAPPETS.

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