# SDR CA121022006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 30, 2012
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-30
- Registry model: [Piper PA-30](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-30) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwc PT6C67C
- System (JASC): [7300 · Engine Fuel and Control](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7300)
- Part: Drive Shaft
- Condition: Sheared
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121022006

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING PRIMARY CARE RESPONSE MISSION, WITH A PASSENGER LOADED, THE CREW WAS UNABLE TO START NR 2 ENGINE IN EITHER IN AUTO OR MANUAL MODE.  AFTER ON GROUND INVESTIGATION, THE FMM DRIVE-SHAFT WAS FOUND SHEARED.

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