# SDR 2003FA0000843

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 11, 2003
- Submitted: August 21, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N4053W
- Make and model: Piper PA-32-300
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 3240075
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1A5
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Case Half
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000843

## Discrepancy

DURING ENGINE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND 3 EA CYLINDER MOUNT THROUGH BOLTS LEAKING.  SUSPECT FRETTING CORROSION BETWEEN CASE HALVES.  ENGINE REMOVED FOR REPAIR.

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