# SDR 96ZZZX6098

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 24, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N7545Z
- Make and model: Piper PA-25-235
- Registry model: [Piper PA-25-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-235) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 253591
- Engine: Lyc O540B2B5
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Rod Bolt
- Part number: 74644
- Condition: Stripped
- Location: Nr 4 Cyl
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX6098

## Discrepancy

ROD BOLT APPEARS TO BE TOO SOFT.  THREADS STRIPPED CAUSING NR 4 CONNECTING ROD CAP TO COME LOOSE MAKING CONTACT WITH CASE AND NR 3 PISTON.  THIS CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE TO ENGINE.

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