# SDR CA960510103

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 9, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankshaft
- Part number: LW17760
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nr 2&3 Cyl Area
- Component: Lyc, TIO540J2BD
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: Y
- Precautionary procedure: A, E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960510103

## Discrepancy

(CAN)IN CRUISE, ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH AND LOSING POWER. ENGINE SHUTDOWN. MAINTENANCE FOUND THAT TURNING PROP BY HAND RESULTED IN NO ROTATION ON 3,4,5 & 6 CYLINDERS INDICATING A BROKEN CRANKSHAFT. ENGINE ROUTED TO SHOP FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

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