SDR 97ZZZX447

Service difficulty report · Connect Rod · Piper PA28R200

Difficulty date
November 24, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4830T
Make and model
Piper PA28R200
Aircraft serial
28R7235119
Engine
Lyc IO360C1C
Part
Connect Rod
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 4 Cyl
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
E, K, R
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AIRCRAFT WAS FLYING 5 MILES NW OF OGD WHEN PILOT REPORTED SUDDEN OIL PRESSURE DROP. UPON INSPECTION AFTER LANDING, THE ENGINE CASE WAS FOUND CRACKED. AFTER REMOVING CYLINDERS FOUND THAT NR 4 CONNECTING ROD WAS BROKE OFF AT THE CAP. IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THIS HAPPENED BEFORE OR AFTER OIL PRESSURE LOSS.

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