What was found
(CAN) ENGINE TORN DOWN DUE TO PROPELLER STRIKE, CUSTOMER DECIDED TO OVERHAUL ENGINE. PISTON REMOVED FROM CYLINDER AND 2 PISTONS WERE FOUND TO HAVE CRACKS IN PISTON SKIRT. PISTONS AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED.
- Difficulty date
- February 18, 2009
- Submitted
- April 9, 2009
- Operation
- General aviation
- Engine
- Lyc O320A2B
- System (JASC)
- 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
- Part
- Piston
- Part number
- 75413
- Condition
- Cracked
- Location
- Engine
- Stage of operation
- LD
- How discovered
- O
- Nature of condition
- Y, J
- Precautionary procedure
- O
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.