# SDR AU980578

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 15, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- Propeller: Snsnch
- System (JASC): [7421 · Spark Plug/Igniter](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7421)
- Part: Spark Plug
- Part number: REM40E
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: E, Y
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980578

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NR 3 CYLINDER TOP SPARK PLUG CENTER ELECTRODE CERAMIC BROKEN.  NR 3 CYLINDER LOWER SPARK PLUG FOULED.

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