# SDR CA951026015

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 29, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO540C4B5
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Condition: Disintegrated
- Location: Nr 5  Cyl
- Part time: 1,523 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E, K, Y
- Precautionary procedure: A, E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA951026015

## Discrepancy

(CAN)THE #5 CYLINDER WAS TORN OFF THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE PISTON BROKE INTO A THOUSAND PIECES AND ALL THE REST OF THE CENTRAL PARTS WHICH KEEP THE ENGINE TOGETHER WERE CRACKED. IT IS THOUGHT THAT EITHER THE #5 CYLINDER  PISTON OR PISTON PIN FAILED AND THE RESULT WAS A DESTROYED ENGINE.

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