# SDR AUS20030446

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 10, 2003
- Submitted: June 16, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-46-310P
- Registry model: [Piper PA-46-310P](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-46-310p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO520B
- Propeller: Hartzl BHCC2YF1
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankshaft
- Part number: 646438
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030446

## Discrepancy

(AUS) CRANKSHAFT CRACKED RADIALLY IN AREA LOCATED BEHIND THE PROPELLER FLANGE. CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 50.8MM (2IN).

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