# SDR 2004FA0000257

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 1, 2004
- Submitted: March 3, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N589Q
- Make and model: Piper PA-32R-300
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32R-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 32R7780492
- Engine: Lyc TIO540*
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Gasket
- Part number: LW13388
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Oil Filter
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000257

## Discrepancy

OIL FILTER CONVERTER PLATE GASKET (PN LW13388) PROTRUDED OUT OF THE PLATE CAUSING LOSS OF OIL AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE SEIZURE.  RECOMMENDATION:  CURRENT AD ALONG WIGH LYC SI CAN LEAD INTO MECHANIC TRAP.  IF THE OIL FLITER CONVERTER PLATE KIT (PN LW-13904, THIS PROBLEM WOULD BE RESOLVED.  (WP21200402668)

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