# SDR CA050624003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 5, 2005
- Submitted: July 11, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-151
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-151](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-151) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 5,689 hours, 110,795 cycles
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- Propeller: Snsnch 74DM
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Piston Pin
- Part number: SL134441
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 4 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050624003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) 4 CYLINDER PISTON PIN PLUG FAILED (BROKEN OFF) CAUSING HIGH AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM IN OIL FILTER, CAUSING LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE DURING CRUISE.

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