# SDR 2005FA0001323

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 1, 2005
- Submitted: September 26, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N239AT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N239AT), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-44-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-44-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4496038
- Engine: Lyc LO360A1G6
- Engine time: 1,983 hours
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankshaft
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001323

## Discrepancy

APPARENT CRANKSHAFT FAILURE:  JUST AFTER TAKEOFF ENGINE STARTED VIBRATING VIOLENTLY.  SHUTDOWN AND LANDED SAFETLY.  ENGINE WAS SPLIT IN HALF.  PROP WAS ANGLED DOWN AS FRONT HALF OF ENGINE WAS ANGLED DOWN.  (K)

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