# SDR 2002FA0001220

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 9, 2002
- Submitted: October 25, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N32481](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32481), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28R-200
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28R-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 28R7535061
- Engine: Lyc IO360C1C
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Bolt
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nr 3 Cylinder
- Part time: 722 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001220

## Discrepancy

NR 3 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BOLT BROKE.  ENGINE WAS DESTROYED.  PROBABLE CAUSE, POSSIBLE OVER-TORQUED.

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