# SDR 96ZZZX6099

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 22, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N252MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N252MA), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31P
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31P](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 31P33
- Engine: Lyc TIGO541E1A
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Counter Weight
- Part number: 75637
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 5 Cyl
- 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/96ZZZX6099

## Discrepancy

PULLED SUCTION SCREEN FOLLOWING OIL CHANGE, FOUND BROKEN PIECE OF SNAP RING, P/N 71906.  REMOVED SUMP, FOUND COUNTER WT NR 5 SNAP RING AFT SIDE INBOARD BROKE AND COUNTER WT CRACKED AT BUSHING HOLE.  SCREEN WAS PULLED FOLLOWING FAILURE OF NR 5 CYL (DROPPED EXHAUST VALVE SEAT).

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