# SDR 20010511CW005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 1, 2001
- Submitted: May 11, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N8314B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8314B), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32R-301T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32R-301T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 32R8129021
- Engine: Lyc TIO540S1AD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC3YR
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 2,077 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010511CW005

## Discrepancy

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOTICED OIL ON LEFT FORWARD SECTION OF ENGINE.  REMOVED PROP GOVERNOR AND ENGINE BAFFLING.  FOUND SMALL CRACK IN CRANKCASE,  FORWARD OF NR 2 CYLINDER UPPER FORWARD HOLD DOWN NUT.  CONDITION PROBABLY CAUSED BY AGE, ENGINE HAS NEVER BEEN OVERHAULED.

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