# SDR CA001004004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 11, 2000
- Submitted: January 22, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 8,306 hours
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2C
- System (JASC): [8540 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8540)
- Part: Gear
- Part number: 13519648
- Condition: Destroyed
- Location: Crankshaft
- Stage of operation: AP
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: Y, J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001004004

## Discrepancy

(CAN) CRANKSHAFT GEAR FAIL CAUSING DAMAGE TO OTHER ACCESSORY GEARS AND RESULTING IN ENGINE STOPPAGE.

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