# SDR 2012F00133

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 10, 2012
- Submitted: July 11, 2012
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N8216T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8216T), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32-301
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-301](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-301) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 328206037
- Aircraft time: 13,594 hours
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1G5
- Engine time: 7,687 hours
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YR1
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Part number: LW13838
- Part serial: WDC94259
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Zone 400
- Part time: 7,687 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/2012F00133

## Discrepancy

CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE FORWARD LEFT CASE HALF PROPAGATING OUT FROM NR 2 CYLINDER BASE.  DAMAGE FOUND DURING ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION.  ENGINE GROUND RUN CONFIRMED CRACK WAS LEAKING OIL.

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