What was found
(AUS) NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE SEAT DISLODGED AND HELD THE EXHAUST VALVE OPEN ALLOWING IT TO BE CONTACTED BY THE PISTON WHICH THEN SNAPPED THE VALVE HEAD OFF. DAMAGE TO NR 1 CYLINDER AND CONNECTING ROD.
- Difficulty date
- September 2, 1999
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Robsin R22BETA
- Engine
- Lyc O320B2C
- System (JASC)
- 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
- Part
- Valve Seat
- Condition
- Loose
- Location
- Engine
- Stage of operation
- CR
- Nature of condition
- E
- Precautionary procedure
- A
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.