# SDR 95ZZZX3462

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 15, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N269JW
- Make and model: Piper PA-36-285
- Registry model: [Piper PA-36-285](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-36-285) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 367560063
- Engine: Lyc IO720A1B
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3462

## Discrepancy

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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