# SDR AU970799

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 20, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-200T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-200T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO360E
- Propeller: Mcauly 3AF34C503
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: 64137
- Condition: Distorted
- Location: Nr 2 - 4 &6
- 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/AU970799

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NO6 CYLINDER EXHAUST FLANGE DISTORTED - 2MM (0.078IN) GAP ON FORWARD SIDE - FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND NO2 AND NO4 CYLINDERS WITH APPROXIMATELY 1MM (0.039IN) GAPS - HEAT DAMAGE TO ENGINE COWLS FROM LEAKING EXHAUST GASSES - NEW GASKETS HAD BEEN FITTED APPROXIMATELY 50 HOURS PREVIOUSLY

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