# SDR AUS20031047

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 14, 2003
- Submitted: November 3, 2003
- 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): [8300 · Accessory Gearboxes](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8300)
- Part: Gear
- Part number: L168468A
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Accessory Drive
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E, Y
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031047

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RT ENGINE FAILED.  INVESTIGATION FOUND ACCESSORY CASE DRIVE GEARS WITH BROKEN TEETH.

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