# SDR CA960416001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 23, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-200T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-200T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO360EB
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Piston Pin
- Part number: SA629690
- Condition: Fractured
- Location: #4 Cylinder
- Part time: 231 hours
- Component: Cont, 653450A5
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960416001

## Discrepancy

(CAN)ENGINE TEARDOWN DUE TO METAL CONTAMINATION OF THE OIL. #4 PISTON DISINTEGRATED DUE TO FRACTURE OF PISTON PIN. MAGNAFLUX REVEALS STRESS CRACKING IN ANOTHER PIN.

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