# SDR 95ZZZX2261

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 10, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N69RP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69RP), registered now
- Make and model: Beech D55
- Registry model: [Beech D55](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d55) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: TE766
- Engine: Cont IO520C
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Oil Pan
- Part number: 538517
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Under 2-4 Cyls
- Part time: 479 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2261

## Discrepancy

DURING FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED OIL STREAMING FROM RT COWLING.  INSPECTION BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REVEALED A 2 INCH CRACK IN THE OIL PAN AT LOWER RADIUS.  SUSPECT FATIGUE, POOR STAMPING, DURING MANUFACTURING.

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