# SDR CA971007015

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 27, 1997
- 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: Studs
- Part number: 3813
- Condition: Fractured
- Location: Cylinder Base
- Part time: 1,657 hours
- Component: Lyc
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971007015

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ENGINE OIL LEAK NOTICED DURING FLIGHT AND PRECAUTIONARY LANDING CARRIED OUT AT NEAREST AIRPORT. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND FIVE CYLINDER HOLDDOWN STUDS FRACTURED. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL.

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