# SDR BSYA610C

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 7, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N40919](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40919), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 318152162
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Connect Rod
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 3 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: AP
- Nature of condition: E, R, K
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BSYA610C

## Discrepancy

DURING APPROACH INTO CMH, LEFT ENGINE MADE A LOUD POP NOISE.  PILOT FEATHERED ENGINE.  NR 3 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD PUT HOLE THROUGH ENGINE CASE.  CAUSE AT THIS TIME UNKNOWN.  (X)

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