# SDR CA031028010

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- 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](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Piston
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031028010

## Discrepancy

(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.

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