# SDR 97ZZZX1319

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 7, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N8677L
- Make and model: Piper PA-25-235
- Registry model: [Piper PA-25-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-235) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 255427
- Engine: Lyc O540B2C5
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Spring
- Part number: SL14995
- Condition: Broke
- Location: Shroud Tube
- 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/97ZZZX1319

## Discrepancy

DURING ASSEMBLY OF THIS ENGINE, 6 SHROUD TUBE SPRINGS WERE INSTALLED, 3 BROKE WHEN THE NUT WAS TIGHTENED.  THESE SPRINGS WERE SUPPLIED AS PART OF A PACKET SET FROM SUPERIOR AIR PARTS.

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