# SDR AUS20011082

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 10, 2001
- Submitted: December 4, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-36-375
- Registry model: [Piper PA-36-375](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-36-375) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO720D1C
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankshaft
- Part number: LW17828
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 1,306 cycles
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011082

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE CRANKSHAFT BROKEN IN WEB LOCATED FORWARD OF MAIN BEARING JOURNAL BETWEEN NO5/NO6 AND NO7/NO8 CYLINDER BANKS. ONE CONNECTING ROD CRACKED.

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