# SDR 95ZZZX2118

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 12, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N3040A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3040A), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-44-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-44-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 447995093
- Engine: Lyc LO360E1A6
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Sump Assy
- Part number: LW14888
- Condition: Boss Cracked
- Location: Induction Drain
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2118

## Discrepancy

DURING INSPECTION AT ENGINE OVERHAUL, BOTH INDUCTION DRAIN BOSSES ON OIL SUMPS WERE FOUND CRACKED.  SUSPECT BOSSES CRACKED FROM OVER TIGHTENING DRAIN VALVE ASSY, PN 24995-00.

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