# SDR CA090327006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 18, 2009
- Submitted: April 9, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Engine: Lyc O320A2B
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Piston
- Part number: 75413
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: Y, J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090327006

## Discrepancy

(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.

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