SDR 95ZZZX3462

Service difficulty report · Crankcase · Piper PA36285

Difficulty date: June 15, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N269JW
Make and model: Piper PA36285
Aircraft serial: 367560063
Engine: Lyc IO720A1B
System (JASC): 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
Part: Crankcase
Condition: Cracked
Location: Nr 1 Cyl Pad
Part time: 1,700 hours
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

WHILE ASSISTING THE OWNER/OPERATOR WITH A PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OPERATION, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE NR 1 CYLINDER MOUNT PAD AREA. THE CRACK, ALTHOUGH CLEARLY VISIBLE, WAS CONFIRMED WITH DYE PENETRANT. THE CRACK DID NOT APPEAR TO BE LEAKING OIL. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.

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