# SDR AU960825

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 7, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 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: Crankshaft
- Condition: Broken
- Location: R Engine Power S
- Component: Lyc
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960825

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE CRANKSHAFT BROKEN - CRANKCASE BROKEN - CAMSHAFT DAMAGED - NO1 AND NO2 CYLINDERS DAMAGED - CONNECTING RODS BENT - SEE MDR 96/0797 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

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