# SDR 97ZZZX3102

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 12, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N800NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N800NC), registered now
- Make and model: Dhav DHC4A
- Aircraft serial: 98
- Engine: Pwa R20007M2
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Connect Rod
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 96 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: E, R
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3102

## Discrepancy

ENGINE BROKE A CONNECTING ROD IN-FLIGHT.  RETURNED TO BASE WITH 25 INCHES MANIFOLD PRESSURE.  LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ENGINE STILL RAN WITH BROKEN ROD AND DID NOT DESTROY ITSELF.

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