# SDR 97ZZZX15

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 1, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N949SS
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 317752070
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Filler Tube
- Part number: 77527
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Dipstick
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX15

## Discrepancy

PLASTIC FILLER TUBE CRACKED AT TOP WHERE DIPSTICK SNAPS IN PLACE CAUSING OIL LEAK.  SUSPECT CAUSE OF PROBLEM:  UNIT MADE OF PLASTIC.  SUBMITTER STATED SHOULD BE MADE OF CAST OR MALLEABLE MATERIAL.

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