# SDR 99ZZZX1109

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 12, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N7399W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7399W), registered now
- 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: 281287
- Engine: Lyc O360A3A
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Bearing
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Crankshaft
- Part time: 3,450 hours
- 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/99ZZZX1109

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE. DURING ENGINE INSPECTION, TEAR-DOWN, DETERMINED THAT NR 4 ROD BEARING TURNED (SPUN) IN THE ROD JOURNEL CREATING EXCESSIVE HEAT.  THE ROD CAME THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE CASE.

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