# SDR 98ZZZX2559

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 30, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N3257B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3257B), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-18-135
- Registry model: [Piper PA-18-135](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-135) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 183275
- Engine: Lyc O360A1A
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankshaft
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 4 Rod Journal
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: Y
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2559

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE SEIZURE.  MADE SUCCESSFUL GOLF COURSE LANDING.  ENGINE DISASSEMBLY RECEIVED BROKEN CRANKSHAFT AT THE FORWARD SIDE OF NR 4 ROD JOURNAL.

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