# SDR 8TNC202609060001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 6, 2026
- Submitted: September 6, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N81052](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N81052), 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: 3282023
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1G5
- Engine time: 1,670 hours
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Case
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- 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/8TNC202609060001

## Discrepancy

THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE DUE TO A CRACK ON THE RT SIDE OF THE CASE BELOW THE NR 3 CYLINDER AT THE FORWARD LOWER CYLINDER HOLD DOWN NUT.  CRACK STARTS FROM THE FORWARD LOWER CYLINDER HOLD DOWN NUT AND CONTINUES ABOUT 3 INCHES.  ENGINE REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT REFERENCING PA-32-301 MAINTENANCE MANUAL SECTION 71-00-04.

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