# SDR 20000831SH015

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 31, 2000
- Submitted: August 31, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N165R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N165R), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32RT-300
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32RT-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 32R7885217
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1G5D
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Failed
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: J, Y
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000831SH015

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS IN-FLIGHT WHEN ENGINE LOST ALL OIL PRESSURE, AND HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE.  AIRCRAFT WAS ABLE TO MAKE A SAFE OFF-FIELD LANDING WITH NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.  ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED ENGINE FROM LYCOMING.  ENGINE SHOPPED TO LYC FOR INSPECTION.  (X)

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