# SDR 20000524SH016

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 28, 2000
- Submitted: May 24, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N47977](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47977), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32R-300
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32R-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 32R7880031
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1A5
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000524SH016

## Discrepancy

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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