# SDR 96ZZZX4722

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 9, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N6730Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6730Y), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 274062
- Engine: Lyc IO540J4A5
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Connect Rod
- Part number: LW11750
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Cylinder Nr 5
- Part time: 4,744 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4722

## Discrepancy

ROD BROKE AT CRANKSHAFT END OF ROD WHERE IT WIDENS FOR CRANKSHAFT.  ROD SHOWS SIGNS OF FATIGUE.  CYLINDER NR 5, ROD.

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