SDR 98ZZZX2130

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Piper PA22160

Difficulty date
April 15, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8701D
Make and model
Piper PA22160
Aircraft serial
225882
Engine
Lyc O320B2A
Part
Bolt
Part number
SL78027
Condition
Failed
Location
Connect Rod
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

THIS ONE OUT OF EIGHT NEW CONNECTING ROD BOLTS STRETCHED AND DECREASED IN DIAMETER WHEN BEING TORQUED TO OEM SPECIFICATION DURING ENGINE OVERHAUL. ALL EIGHT BOLTS ARE 'NOT' BEING PUT INTO SERVICE. BOLT WOULD NOT TORQUE TO OEM SPECIFICATIONS.

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