# SDR CA020626017

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 14, 2002
- Submitted: July 8, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-44-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-44-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 5,661 hours
- Engine: Lyc O360F1A6
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YR2
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Exhaust Valve
- Part number: 74541
- Condition: Burned
- Location: Vale Face
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: R, J
- Precautionary procedure: C
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020626017

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ENGINE POWER LOSER DURING TAKEOFF.  RT ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST REVEALED CYLINDER NR 3 EXHAUST VALVE FACE BURNT CAUSING AIR LEAKAGE.

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