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Engine “sputter” in flight today

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My wife and I were on a flight this afternoon and about 20 mins into it, the engine (O-540) sputtered for a split second. That’s the only way I can describe it. Wondering if I had it too lean? Maybe a piece of trash? It’s never done that before and didn’t do it again today. Thoughts?
 

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