# SDR CA090210009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 4, 2009
- Submitted: March 5, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 19,762 hours
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [3710 · Vacuum Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3710)
- Part: Drive Shaft
- Part number: 442CW6
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Vacuum Pump
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090210009

## Discrepancy

AFTER INSTALLING THE PUMP ON THE AIRCRAFT THE PUMP SEIZED AND THE DRIVE SHEARED.  THE PUMP WAS AN OVERHAULED PUMP.

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