# SDR CA980804028

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 22, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31P
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31P](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIGO541E1A
- System (JASC): [8510 · Reciprocating Engine Front Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8510)
- Part: Gearbox
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Nose
- Part time: 1,247 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: D, K, Y
- Precautionary procedure: A, B
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980804028

## Discrepancy

(CAN) NOSE GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY AND PROPELLER BROKE FREE OF THE ENGINE IN FLIGHT AND FELL AWAY. NO FURTHER AIRCRAFT DAMAGE, THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY ON THE REMAINING ENGINE.

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