# SDR AUS20010611

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 13, 2001
- Submitted: August 7, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA 28-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA 28-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-anderson-pa-28-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O360A3A
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Piston Ring
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010611

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NR 3 CYLINDER FIRST AND SECOND PISTON RINGS BROKEN. PISTON LANDERODED. NR 4 CYLINDER NO1 PISTON RING BROKEN. PISTON RINGS WERECAST IRON IN CHROME CYLINDERS. SMALL AMOUNT OF ALUMINIUM ALLOYMETAL IN OIL FILTER.

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