# SDR AUS20031157

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 27, 2003
- Submitted: January 5, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-38-112
- Registry model: [Piper PA-38-112](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-38-112) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O235L2A
- Propeller: Snsnch 72CK
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Exhaust Valve
- Condition: Separated
- 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/AUS20031157

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE HEAD SEPARATED FROM VALVE STEM.  ENGINE HAD BEEN SITTING IDLE FOR AT LEAST 18 MONTHS AND HAD JUST BEEN RETURNED TO OPERATION.

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