# SDR 2013FA0000620

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 4, 2013
- Submitted: October 30, 2013
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N940A
- Make and model: Piper PA-22
- Registry model: [Piper PA-22](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O290D
- Engine time: 487 hours
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: SL78827
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Connecting Rod
- Part time: 487 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: Y, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000620

## Discrepancy

SUDDEN STOPPAGE OF ENGINE.  AFTER SUCCESSFUL OFF AIRPORT LANDING, ENGINE WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND CYLINDER NR 2 CONNECTING ROD BOLTS BROKEN/MISSING.  BOLTS WERE INSTALLED IN SEPTEMBER 1999 AND HAD ACCUMULATED 487 HOURS.

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