# SDR CA130818001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 17, 2013
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- 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)
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Stud
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Cylinder
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: Y
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130818001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ALL BUT 1 CYLINDER BASE STUDS SHEARED OFF.   CAUSING LOOSE NR 4 CYLINDER AND BROKEN FUEL INJECTOR LINE.   ALSO FAILED EXHAUST SEGMENT.

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