Service difficulty report · Bolt

Difficulty date
March 17, 2004
Submitted
June 4, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc TIO540*
Part
Bolt
Part number
SL75060
Condition
Failed
Location
Connecting Rod
Component
Connecting Rod
Component part number
SL75060
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) DURING ASSEMBLY OF ENGINE, A NEW SUPERIOR CONNECTING ROD BOLT, P/N SL75060 AND LOT NR 574065 WAS BEING USED. FOUND THAT THIS BOLTS MACHINING WAS INADEQUATE AND ALREADY WITHIN THE STRETCH LIMITS OF 2.255 - 2.256 INCHES WITHOUT A LOAD ON BOLT.