# SDR AU010279

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 26, 2001
- Submitted: May 2, 2001
- 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: Bolt
- Part number: LW12596
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E, F, K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010279

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LT ENGINE CONNECTING ROD BOLT FAILED. ENGINE SUMP HOLED.

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