# SDR 98ZZZX2170

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 28, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N300ED](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300ED), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 317852008
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Connect Rod
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 5 Cylinder
- Part time: 3,821 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/98ZZZX2170

## Discrepancy

ON CLIMB-OUT FROM FAI, RIGHT ENGINE FAILED.  NR 5 CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM ENGINE, NR 5 CONNECTING ROD BROKEN AT PISTON PIN.  CASE RECEIVED MASSIVE DAMAGE.

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