# SDR CA980603003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 21, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2C
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: 5015
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 1 Engine
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: R, Y
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980603003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) LOSS OF POWER ON NR 1 ENGINE FOLLOWED BY OIL LOSS.  ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN.  INSPECTION FOUND THE STUDS AND THRU BOLT ON THE ENGINE CASING BROKEN.

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