# SDR CA031215001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 29, 2003
- Submitted: January 5, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 11,705 hours
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2B
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2A
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cooling Jet
- Part number: 73772
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Cylinder
- Component: Aar
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: D
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031215001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) PISTON COOLING JET BACKED OUT OF HOLE. BOUNCED AROUND INSIDE OF ENGINE BEFORE THE CRANKSHAFT PUSHED IT THROUGH THE TOP OF THE CASE

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