(This defect has long since been entered into the SDRS data base, but the attached photo is too good to pass over.)

“On take-off roll the pilot lost power to the left engine,” wrote this repair station technician. “Investigation revealed the number five cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm was broken. Additional inspection revealed damage to the number five push rod, housing, and hydraulic lifter assembly. The engine was manufactured on 7/23/01 and has a total time 110.6 hours. Inspection and repair was completed in accordance with instructions from a TCM tech representative. The broken rocker arm was sent to TCM for warranty, per their request and the owner’s approval.” (Part number for the rocker arm given as 652130. Even at the scanner’s lowest resolution, this photo remains the best of all submissions over the last year. Thank-you!).

Part Total Time: 110.6 hours.