# SDR 2002FA0000655

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 3, 2002
- Submitted: May 20, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N3311C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3311C), registered now
- Make and model: Beech E35
- Registry model: [Beech E35](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e35) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: D3977
- Engine: Cont E225*
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Separator
- Part number: B1119M
- Part serial: B10027857
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Air/Oil
- Part time: 1,291 hours
- 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/2002FA0000655

## Discrepancy

DURING ENGINE RUNUP OIL WAS OBSERVED LEAKING FROM SEPARATOR LOWER OUTBOARD CORNER.  INSPECTION REVEALED SEPRATOR CORRODING/ RUSTING FROM INSIDE OUT.  OIL LEAKING THROUGH CORROSION PINTS IN BOTTOM ONTO EXHAUST.  REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT.  RECOMMEND INSPECTION AT EACH ANNUAL INSPECTION.

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