# SDR WVB2002F00001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 2, 2002
- Submitted: May 8, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N59764](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59764), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 317652037
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Connecting Rod
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 5,682 hours, 1,850 cycles
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WVB2002F00001

## Discrepancy

DURING INSPECTION A LARGE PIECE OF CAST ALUMINUM WAS FOUND IN THE SUCTION SCREEN.  THE ODD BANK OF CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED TO LOOK FOR DAMAGE.  NR 6 CONNECTING ROD CAP WAS OBSERVED TO BE SCUFFED.  SEVERAL ACCESSORIES WERE REMOVED AND NO DAMAGE WAS NOTED IN THE ACCESSORIES SECTION.  ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED TEAR DOWN REPORT PENDING.

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