# SDR AU981020

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 20, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-32R-301
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32R-301](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1G5
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Inlet Valve
- Part number: LW13622
- Condition: Broken
- 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/AU981020

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NR 6 CYLINDER INLET VALVE HEAD SEPARATED FROM THE VALVE STEM.  CRANKCASE CRACKED AND SEVERE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.  PART TC:  4,097.

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