# SDR AUS20011009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 15, 2001
- Submitted: October 15, 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: Crankcase
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Reciprocating En
- Component: Reciprocating En, Lyc, TIO540J2BD
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O, E, B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011009

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RH ENGINE NO4 CYLINDER HOLDDOWN STUDS (2OFF) BROKEN. CRANKCASECRACKED VERTICALLY UP FROM TOP STUD. CRACK LENGTH 76.2MM (3IN).

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