# SDR 96ZZZX63

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 21, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N59919
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 317552038
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt Forward
- 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/96ZZZX63

## Discrepancy

A CRACK DEVELOPED 6 HOURS AFTER MAJOR OVERHAUL FROM LYCOMING.  THE CRACK WAS 2.5 INCHES TO 3 INCHES LONG.  SUBMITTER BELIEVES THE CRACK MUST HAVE BEEN THERE WHEN IT LEFT THE FACTORY.  THIS ENGINE WAS A FACTORY REMANUFACTURE.

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