# SDR CA971016002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 8, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-200T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-200T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO360E
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Piston Ring
- Part number: 648042
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Eng Cyl
- Part time: 256 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971016002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING CYLINDER REMOVAL TO CORRECT AN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM, IT WAS FOUND THAT PISTON RING (P/N 684042) WAS BROKEN. IT APPEARS THERE WAS A CASTING PROBLEM DURING MANUFACTURER.

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