The **Lycoming Connecting Rod Bolt (P/N 05K23340)** is a meticulously engineered fastener designed for the critical task of securing the connecting rod cap to the connecting rod within Lycoming's high-performance reciprocating engines. As an integral component of the engine's rotating and reciprocating assembly, this bolt plays a pivotal role in maintaining the structural integrity of the connecting rod under extreme dynamic loads. Its primary function is to withstand the immense tensile and shear forces generated during engine operation, ensuring that the crankshaft and piston remain precisely linked throughout the combustion cycle. The reliability of part number 05K23340 is paramount for safe and efficient engine performance, making its proper selection, installation, and maintenance non-negotiable for aircraft airworthiness.
Specifications
- Part Number: 05K23340
- Manufacturer: Lycoming Engines
- Material: Typically manufactured from high-strength alloy steel, engineered to resist fatigue and high tensile stresses common in internal combustion engines.
- Thread Type: Fine-pitch threads, precision-
1 required per aircraft (per the manufacturer IPC).
AI disclosure: this product description and its specifications were generated with AI assistance from the manufacturer's Illustrated Parts Catalog.
- Stock: Out of Stock
- Manufacturer Part #: 05K23340
- Part#: 05K23340
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Returns & refund summary
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- Refund processing fee: 5.51% applies only to customer-remorse returns and customer-initiated cancellations. If a problem is our fault (our cancellation, unavailability, wrong item, confirmed defect, or shipping damage) your refund is 100% with no fees.
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- Non-returnable categories: installed/used parts, special-order or rebuilt items, programmed items (incl. ELTs), batteries, AOG-priority orders, international orders.
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