# SDR AU980491

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 18, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Dowel
- Part number: STD1065
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Crankshaft
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E, R, Y
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980491

## Discrepancy

(AUS) CRANKSHAFT ACCESSORY DRIVE GEAR POSITIONING DOWEL SHEARED.  AIRCRAFT SUFFERED A LOSS OF POWER AND WAS DAMAGED DURING A FORCED LANDING.  ENGINE HAD SUFFERED A PROPELLER STRIKE PRIOR TO THE LAST OVERHAUL AT WHICH THE DOWEL PIN WAS INSPECTED BUT NOT REPLACED.

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