# SDR AUS20031054

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 24, 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): [8540 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8540)
- Part: Bushing
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031054

## Discrepancy

(AUS) GOVERNOR IDLE SHAFT BUSHING BROKEN AWAY AND ENTERED ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM CAUSING METAL CONTAMINATION.

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