# SDR AUS20030430

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 9, 2003
- Submitted: May 6, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO540C4B5
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE2YK2
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: EYP138
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030430

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RH ENGINE NR 4 AND NR 6 CYLINDERS EXTENSIVELY HEAT DAMAGED. SUSPECT EXHAUST HAD SEPARATED FROM CYLINDER.

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