SDR 96ZZZX3529

Service difficulty report · Crankcase · Piper PA28R200

Difficulty date: June 19, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N75340
Make and model: Piper PA28R200
Aircraft serial: 28R7635292
Engine: Lyc IO360C1C
System (JASC): 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
Part: Crankcase
Condition: Cracked
Location: Nr 2 Cylinder
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

DURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE CRANKCASE WAS FOUND CRACKED (2 INCHES). THIS WAS THE SAME CRACK THAT WAS FOUND 2 YEARS AGO WHEN THE ENGINE HAD 1,500 HOURS TSMO. THE CASE HALVES WERE REPLACED AND NOW 1,000 HOURS LATER, THE SIMILAR CRACK HAS RE-APPEARED. SUSPECT VIBRATION PROBLEM.

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