# SDR AU000893

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 26, 2000
- Submitted: November 2, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Stud
- Part number: 25015
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 164 cycles
- Component: Engine, Lyc
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: E, K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000893

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LEFT ENGINE NR 2 CYLINDER HOLD-DOWN STUDS SHEARED.  THE TWO THROUGH-BOLTS WERE INTACT.  (X)

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