# SDR 97ZZZX447

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 24, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N4830T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4830T), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28R-200
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28R-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 28R7235119
- Engine: Lyc IO360C1C
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Connect Rod
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 4 Cyl
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E, K, R
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX447

## Discrepancy

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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