# SDR 2003FA0000955

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 9, 2003
- Submitted: September 23, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N4142Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4142Q), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2843207
- Engine: Lyc O360A4A
- System (JASC): [7921 · Engine Oil Cooler](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7921)
- Part: Oil Cooler
- Part number: 20710AR
- Part serial: 1021884
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 3,699 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000955

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF THIS AIRCRAFT, THE OIL COOLER WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AROUND THE MOUNTING BOLT HOLES AND LEAKING FROM THE SEAM IN THAT AREA.  PROBABLE CAUSE IS VIBRATION.  RECOMMEND USING A SOLID PIECE OIL COOLER.

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