# SDR 20001031SH017

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 25, 2000
- Submitted: October 31, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N13AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13AG), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-200T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-200T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 347770115
- Engine: Cont LTSIO360EB
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Spring
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Oil System
- 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/20001031SH017

## Discrepancy

PILOT REPORTED THAT OIL PSI WAS LOW AS HE REDUCED POWER FOR LANDING.  THE SPRING BROKE DUE TO RUBBING ON THE INSIDE OF THE RELIEF VALVE PISTON.  (X)

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