# SDR 95ZZZX3218

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 11, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N727K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N727K), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA 46-350P
- Registry model: [Piper PA 46-350P](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-46-350p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4622178
- Engine: Lyc TIO540AE2A
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Baffle
- Part number: LW13383
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Oil Sump
- Part time: 124 hours
- 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/95ZZZX3218

## Discrepancy

AT ENGINE OIL CHANGE, A RIVET HEAD WAS FOUND IN THE OIL SUCTION SCREEN.  LYCOMING SB NR 489A PERTAINS TO THIS SUBJECT. RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM LYCOMING TO MODIFY A NEW OIL SUMP BAFFLE, THEN REMOVED AND REPLACED DAMAGED BAFFLE.  THE ENGINE WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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