# SDR 20001019SH007

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 1, 2000
- Submitted: October 19, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N28WC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28WC), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32RT-300
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32RT-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 32RT7885055
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1G5D
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Seal
- Part number: LW13388
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Oil Filter
- Part time: 373 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: M, Y
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001019SH007

## Discrepancy

SEAL SOFTENED, SWELLED, RUPTURED.  NIGHT, PART 135 FLIGHT LOST OIL, ENGINE SEIZED.  SEAL MATERIAL NOT OIL PROOF.  SUBMITTER SUGGESTED RETURNING TO ORIGINAL MATERIAL.  (X)

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