# SDR 97ZZZX4726

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 21, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2200J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2200J), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32RT-300
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32RT-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 32R7985041
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1G5
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Connecting Rod
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 2 Cylinder
- Part time: 3,223 hours
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: E, R, K
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4726

## Discrepancy

ENGINE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE 10 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF.  A SUCCESSFUL EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE IN A HAY FIELD.  PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE NOT INJURED, AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.  THE NR 2 CONNECTING ROD CREATED FOUR HOLES IN THE ENGINE CASE AND THE CAMSHAFT AND A CAM FOLLOWER WERE BROKEN IN THE SAME AREA.

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