# SDR AU971418

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 25, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-151
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-151](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-151) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320E2D
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Valve
- Part number: 74541
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Eng Nr 3 Cyl Exh
- Component: Lyc
- 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/AU971418

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NO3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE HEAD HAD APPROXIMATELY 30% MISSING.DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE TOP OF THE PISTON.

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