# SDR CA990330023

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 10, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-325
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-325](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-325) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540F2BD
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Rod
- Part number: LW10646
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E, R, J
- Precautionary procedure: E, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990330023

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING FLIGHT, THE NR 1 ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS DIVERTED AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE NR 6 CYLINDER PISTON NOT MOVING.  FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THE CONNECTING ROD BROKEN.  THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED.

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