What was found
(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, EXCESSIVE NON-FERROUS METAL (SLIVERS) WAS FOUND IN THE OIL SCREEN. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THE NR 2 CYLINDER PISTON PIN PLUG BADLY WORN.
- Difficulty date
- April 27, 1998
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Piper PA31310
- Engine
- Lyc TIO540A2B
- System (JASC)
- 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
- Part
- Piston Pin Plug
- Part number
- LW11775
- Condition
- Worn
- Location
- Nr 2 Cylinder
- Stage of operation
- IN
- Nature of condition
- O
- Precautionary procedure
- K
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.