Engine Pistons

Editorial Staff

Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 11:50 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple aircraft engines experienced various types of piston failures, including broken skirts, crowns, rings, and piston-pin bosses.
These failures frequently led to significant metal contamination found in oil sumps, filters, or on screens.
Common indications included engine roughness, vibration, loss of compression, or complete in-flight engine failure, often necessitating engine removal.

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