# SDR 20000802SH027

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 20, 2000
- Submitted: August 2, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N200AK
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 318052180
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [7920 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7920)
- Part: Plate
- Part number: LW13904
- Condition: Distorted
- Location: Housing Seal
- Part time: 342 hours
- Component: Gasket
- Component part number: LW13388
- 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/20000802SH027

## Discrepancy

OIL FILTER CONVERER PLATE REMOVED FOR SEAL INSPECTION.  SEAL FOUND SOFT AND EXTRUDED.  THIS IS THE SECOND SEAL FOUND TO EXHIBIT THIS CONDITION.  ENGINE WAS A FACTORY OVERHAUL WITH OVERHAUL DATE OF 3-27-00. (X)

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