# SDR 20000417SH017

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 29, 2000
- Submitted: April 17, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N6925J
- Make and model: Piper PA-32R-300
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32R-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 32R7680388
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1G5D
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Gasket
- Part number: LW13094
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine Oil
- Part time: 4,377 hours
- Component: Oil Filter Housing, Lyc
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000417SH017

## Discrepancy

ENGINE LOST OIL ON START-UP DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL PRESSURE WHICH BENT PLATE ON OIL FILLER KIT CAUSING GASKET TO BLOW OUT. (X)

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