# SDR 96ZZZX372

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 27, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N5252P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5252P), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-24-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-24-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 24284
- Engine: Lyc O540A1C5
- System (JASC): [8510 · Reciprocating Engine Front Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8510)
- Part: Ring Gear
- Part number: 71328
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Starter
- Part time: 3,288 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/96ZZZX372

## Discrepancy

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, STARTER RING GEAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND CRACKED BETWEEN 2 BOLT HOLES, 1 INCH LONG.  THIS CAN BE INSPECTED ONLY IF PROPELLER IS REMOVED.  SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THIS AREA BE INSPECTED AT LEAST EVERY 1,000 HOURS.

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