# SDR 2004FA0000904

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 24, 2004
- Submitted: November 30, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N333TG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N333TG), 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: 32R7680320
- Aircraft time: 6,428 hours
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540*
- Engine time: 4,694 hours
- System (JASC): [3710 · Vacuum Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3710)
- Part: Shaft
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Vacuum Pump
- Part time: 202 hours
- Component: Dry Air Pump
- Component part number: 215CC
- Stage of operation: AP
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000904

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS ON SHORT FINAL WHEN VACUUM PUMP FAILED.  AFTER INSPECTION AND REMOVAL OF THE VACUUM PUMP, THE SHEAR SHAFT HAD SHEARED.

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