SDR 95ZZZX6545

Service difficulty report · Crankcase · Piper PA28161

Difficulty date
October 26, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
OG5R092N
Und Aerospace
Aircraft
N118ND
Make and model
Piper PA28161
Aircraft serial
2841136
Engine
Lyc O320D3G
Part
Crankcase
Part number
LW18372
Condition
Cracked
Location
Alt Mount Boss
Part time
3,845 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DURING ENGINE INSPECTION, TECHNICIAN TRACED OIL LEAK TO A CRANKCASE CRACK IN THE AREA OF THE ALTERNATOR MOUNT BOSS. CRACK IS IN THIS AREA OF RIGHT CRANKCASE HALF LESS THAN .25 INCH FORWARD OF SECOND CRANKCASE BOLT HOLE (FROM FRONT OF ENGINE). NEW ENGINE BEING INSTALLED.

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