# SDR CA960423102

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 4, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Dhav DHC3
- Engine: Pwa R134059
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Valve
- Part number: 71167
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 2 Cyl Exh
- Component: Pwa
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: E, R
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960423102

## Discrepancy

(CAN)ON FIRST POWER REDUCTION AFTER AIRBORNE ON FLOATS, ENGINE LOST POWER. AIRCRAFT LANDED AND WATER TAXIED BACK TO DOCK. #2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE FAILED. HALF OF VALVE FACE WAS MISSING. TOP OF PISTON PEE NED BY VALVE PIECES BOUNCING AROUND IN CYLINDER.

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