# SDR BIER950020

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 18, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N8368H
- Make and model: Piper PA-28RT-201
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28RT-201](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28rt-201) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 28R8118062
- Engine: Lyc IO360C1C6
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Studs
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Nr 4 Cyl
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER950020

## Discrepancy

DURING TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTICED VIBRATION/PWR LOSS, AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE.  DURING PRELIM INSP, FOUND 5 OF THE 8 CYL HOLD DN STUDS FOR THE NR 4 CYL HAD SHEARED, LEAVING CYL LOOSELY MOUNTED ON ENG.  FURTHER INSP REVEALED CRACK IN CASE AROUND AREA OF REAR UPPER THROUGH STUD.  ENG WAS MATTITUCK OVERHAUL.

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