# SDR AU980116

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 5, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: LW13918
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Lt Eng Nr 2-3
- 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/AU980116

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LH ENGINE NO2 AND NO3 CYLINDER HAD LOW COMPRESSION. NO2 CYLINDER PISTON DAMAGED. AFT THROUGH BOLTS EXCESSIVELY LOOSE. ENGINE HAD COMPLETED 14 HOURS OPERATION SINCE A BULK STRIP.

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