# SDR CA960212031

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 2, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- 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): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Rod
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Crankcase
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E, Y, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960212031

## Discrepancy

(CAN) A CONNECTING ROD BROKE AND DAMAGED THE CRANKCASE.  THE PROPELLER WAS IN FEATHER, THEREFORE,THE ROD HIT THE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE A FEW MOMENTS BEFORE THE ENGINE STOPPED TURNING.

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