What was found
(CAN) PILOT FELT A VIBRATION IN THE A/C. CARRIED OUT A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING, DURING WHICH HE NOTICED A LACK OF POWER. ON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERD THAT NR 5 PISTON HAD FAILED.
- Difficulty date
- October 15, 2003
- Submitted
- November 3, 2003
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Robsin R44
- Aircraft time
- 1,489 hours
- Engine
- Lyc O540F1B5
- System (JASC)
- 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
- Part
- Piston
- Condition
- Failed
- Location
- Engine
- Stage of operation
- CR
- How discovered
- O
- Nature of condition
- E
- Precautionary procedure
- A
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.