# SDR CA020227003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 31, 2002
- Submitted: March 4, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 14,986 hours
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2B
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC4YR2
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: SL74309
- Condition: Destroyed
- Location: Bearing
- Component: Reciprocating En, Lyc, TIO540J2B
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: Y
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020227003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) #6 CON ROD BEARING FAILURE. PARTS RETURNED TO SUPERIOR AIR PARTS FOR EXAMINATION.THESE BEARINGS ARE A BIMETAL AS OPPOSED TO A TRIMETAL THAT WAS USED FOR MANY YEARS. I HAVE RECIEVED REPORTS FROM AUSTRALIA OF SEVERAL FAILURES OF THIS TYPE OF BEARING

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