# SDR 2011FA0000362

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 30, 2011
- Submitted: June 13, 2011
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N580FL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N580FL), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 287125433
- Aircraft time: 4,976 hours
- Engine: Lyc IO320E2A
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Connecting Rod
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Crankcase
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: T, Y
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000362

## Discrepancy

LEVEL AT 2000', HEARD LOUD BANG AND ENGINE QUIT.  MADE OFF AIRPORT LANDING.  VISUAL INSPECTION OF ENGINE CRANK CASE REVEILED THAT A CONNECTING ROD HAD PENETRATED THE CRANKCASE HOUSING.

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