SDR 97ZZZX1129

Service difficulty report · Drain Extension · Amtr PIETENPOL

Difficulty date
October 16, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N63SB
Make and model
Amtr PIETENPOL
Part
Drain Extension
Condition
Failed
Location
Oil Sump
Part time
120 hours
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

FORCED LANDING (ENG FAILED). INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE OIL DRAIN EXTENSION, WHICH WAS MADE OF COPPER TUBING, HAD BROKEN OFF AT THE ADAPTER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE OIL SUMP CAUSING THE TOTAL LOSS OF LUBRICATING OIL. A REVIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT PLANS SHOWED NO EXTENSION, BUT THE ORIGINAL DRAIN PLUG ONLY.