# SDR CA980706005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 4, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Doug C54G-DC
- Registry model: [Doug C54G-DC](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-c54g-dc) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa R20007M2
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Rod
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980706005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ENGINE BEGAN SEVERE VIBRATION IN CRUISE AND WAS SHUT DOWN.  POST- FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE CONNECTION ROD AT NR 14 CYLINDER HAD BROKEN.  THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND TEST FLOWN SERVICEABLE.

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