# SDR 2002FA0001153

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 22, 2002
- Submitted: October 10, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N8385C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8385C), 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: 347670134
- Engine: Cont TSIO360EB
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Drive Shaft
- Part number: 640926
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Oil Pump
- Part time: 1,700 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/2002FA0001153

## Discrepancy

RT ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE AFTER TAKEOFF DISASSEMBLY REVEALED BROKEN OIL PUMP DRIVE SHAFT/GEAR.  SHAFT IS THE WEAK LINK.

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