# SDR 96ZZZX3427

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 24, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N8318H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8318H), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 288116121
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Seal
- Part number: LW13792
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Crankshaft
- 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/96ZZZX3427

## Discrepancy

OUTER CIRCUMFERENCE OF SEAL IS NOT A TIGHT FIT TO THE CRANKCASE.  AFTER SEAL IS INSTALLED, SEAL IS ABLE TO ROTATE.  NO SEALANT IS RECOMMENDED IN THE OVERHAUL OR SERVICE MANUALS, P/N LW13792 AND SL 13792 SEALS.

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