# SDR AU980879

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 28, 1998
- 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 LTSIO360E
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Exhaust Valve
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980879

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NR 6 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE FAILED.  VALVE CONTACTED PISTON RESULTING IN SMALL METAL FRAGMENTS PASSING INTO THE TURBOCHARGER CAUSING IT TO SEIZE.

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