# SDR 97ZZZX6190

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 1, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N9545J
- Make and model: Piper PA 28-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA 28-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-anderson-pa-28-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 283693
- Engine: Lyc O360A4A
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: LW12186
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Con Rod
- 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/97ZZZX6190

## Discrepancy

ROD BOLT NUTS BACKED OFF AND CONNECTING ROD BOLTS BROKE.  SUSPECT CAUSE WAS IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF CONNECTING ROD BOLT NUTS.  RECOMMENDATION:  RE-VISIT OR RE-ISSUE LYCOMING SI NR 1106D, DATED 6-9-72.

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