What was found
(AUS) ENGINE CYLINDER CRACKED FROM INDUCTION TUBE FACE TOWARDS THE INLET VALVE SEAT. CRACK LENGTH 31.75MM (1.25IN)
- Difficulty date
- June 20, 1997
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Piper PA31P
- Engine
- Lyc TIGO541E1A
- System (JASC)
- 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
- Part
- Cylinder
- Part number
- LW13561
- Condition
- Cracked
- Location
- Inlet Valve Seat
- Stage of operation
- IN
- Nature of condition
- O
- Precautionary procedure
- K
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.