# SDR AUS20030277

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 24, 2003
- Submitted: April 14, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Dhav DHC3
- Engine: Pwa S3H1
- Propeller: Hamstd 23D40
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Exhaust Valve
- Part number: 71167
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: E, R
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030277

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE FAILED. VALVE HEAD SEPARATED FROM VALVE STEM CAUSING DAMAGE TO CYLINDER.

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