# SDR AUS20011034

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 27, 2001
- Submitted: December 4, 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: Stud
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Reciprocating En
- Component: Reciprocating En, Lyc, TIO540J2BD
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011034

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LH ENGINE NO1 CYLINDER HOLDDOWN STUDS FAILED. CRANKCASE CRACKED IN TOP RIGHT STUD HOLE.

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