SDR 2023FA0000789

Service difficulty report · Hub · Piper PA32R300

Difficulty date: November 27, 2023
Submitted: November 27, 2023
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Piper PA32R300
Engine: Lyc IO540K1G5D
Propeller: Mcauly B3D36C432
System (JASC): 6114 · Propeller Hub Section
Part: Hub
Part number: B3D36C433C80VSA1
Part serial: 11094
Condition: Leaking
Location: Propeller
Part time: 1,155 hours
Stage of operation: UK
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: K
Precautionary procedure: O, O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

PROPELLER MODEL B3D34C433-C , RED DYED OIL COMING FROM BLADE HUB, ON COWLING , WIND SCREEN AND PUDDLE ON HANGER FLOOR. PROP OVERHAUL DATE 12/ 2018 T.T. 604 HRS, DISASSEMBLED AND RESEALED 3/2022 T.T. 900 HRS, LEAKAGE REAPPEARED ON 11/2023 T.T. 1150.0 HRS.

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