SDR 96ZZZX3862

Service difficulty report · Elbow · Piper PA38112

Difficulty date
July 18, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2606L
Make and model
Piper PA38112
Aircraft serial
3879A0778
Engine
Lyc O235L2C
Part
Elbow
Part number
AN9151D
Condition
Failed
Location
Hobbs Switch
Stage of operation
NR
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

ELBOW P/N AN915-1D WAS INSTALLED IN THE OIL PRESSURE/HOBBS SWITCH SYSTEM OFF THE BACK OF THE ACCESSORY CASE. THE INSTALLATION OF THE HOBBS PRESSURE SWITCH WAS NOT DONE IAW THE MANUFACTURERS IPC. THE SWITCHES WERE NOT INSTALLED AND SUPPORTED CORRECTLY. AFTER TIME AND ENGINE VIBRATION, THE FITTING BROKE CAUSING ALL THE ENGINE OIL TO BE PUMPED OUT.

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