# SDR 20000627SH008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 20, 2000
- Submitted: June 27, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N33LJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33LJ), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 152
- Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 15282023
- Engine: Lyc O235L2C
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: 78027
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Rod Cap Nr 4
- Component: Connecting Rod, Lyc
- Component part number: 78030
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000627SH008

## Discrepancy

CONNECTING ROD CAP BOLT FAILED RESULTING IN ROD FAILURE WHICH BROKE OUT A 6 INCH BY 4 INCH HOLE IN THE CASE.  THIS WAS AN IN-FLIGHT FAILURE.  THE AIRCRAFT MADE A SAFE ON AIRPORT LANDING.  (X)

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