SDR 20000524SH016

Service difficulty report · Rod Bolt · Piper PA32R300

Difficulty date: April 28, 2000
Submitted: May 24, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N47977
Make and model: Piper PA32R300
Aircraft serial: 32R7880031
Engine: Lyc IO540K1A5
System (JASC): 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
Part: Rod Bolt
Part number: SL75060
Condition: Failed
Location: Nr 1 Piston Rod
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: K, J
Precautionary procedure: A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AIRCRAFT ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE AT 200 DEGREES. LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AT NORMAL CRUISE MADE OFF-AIRPORT LANDING. FOUND NR 1 PISTON ROD HAD FAILED. POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR FAILURE, SUPERIOR ROD CAP BOLT FAILED CAUSING ROD TO COME LOOSE, KNOCK HOLE IN ENGINE CASE. (X)

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