# SDR CA960919007

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 8, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Condition: Separated
- Location: #2 Cylinder
- Part time: 461 hours
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: O, R
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960919007

## Discrepancy

(CAN) PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF POWER ON TAKEOFF ON #2 ENGINE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND #2 CYLINDER HAD SEPARATED AT THE HEAD. THE #2 CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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