SDR 96ZZZX2055

Service difficulty report · Sump Plug · Piper PA44180

Difficulty date
March 18, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2127D
Make and model
Piper PA44180
Aircraft serial
447995131
Engine
Lyc LO360E1A6
Part
Sump Plug
Condition
Missing
Location
Engine Oil
Part time
45 hours
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J, K
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT WAS FLYING WHEN RT ENGINE LOST ALL OIL PRESSURE. ENGINE WAS SECURED. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED MISSING SUMP PLUG ON OIL SUMP. SUBMITTER STATED UNIT WAS NOT SECURED AT FACTORY. CHECKED LT ENGINE, PLUG WAS NOT SAFETIED. SECURED PLUG WITH SAFETY WIRE AND RELEASED AIRCRAFT FOR SERVICE.

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