# SDR 20001127SH018

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 14, 2000
- Submitted: November 27, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N9005P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9005P), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-24-260
- Registry model: [Piper PA-24-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-260) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 244466
- Engine: Lyc O540E4A5
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 2,035 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: Y
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001127SH018

## Discrepancy

ENGINE FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY IN-FLIGHT AND SUBSEQUENTLY AIRCRAFT LANDED GEAR UP NEXT TO CANAL.  INITIAL INSPECTION INDICATED ROD BEARING OR ROD CAP FAILURES.  MANUFACTURER''S INSPECTION RESULTS ARE PENDING.  (X)

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