# SDR CA030827009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 30, 2003
- Submitted: September 4, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 6,711 hours
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- Propeller: Snsnch 76EM8S5
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Valve Spring
- Part number: SL11795
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030827009

## Discrepancy

(CAN)  BOTH EXHAUST VALVE SPRING BROKEN, NR 1 CYLINDER.    NEW SPRINGS INSTALLED ALL CYLINDER.  RAN OK, SLIGHT INCREASE IN EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE NR 1 RPBE.

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