SDR 97ZZZX2341

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
May 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N521WA
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial
317752103
Engine
Lyc LTIO540J2BD
Part
Bearing
Part number
LW13885
Condition
Deteriorated
Location
Front Main
Part time
86 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

AT INSPECTION, AN OIL CHANGE WAS BEING STARTED AND FOUND METAL SHAVINGS IN SUMP SCREEN AND FILTER. ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO OVERHAUL FACILITY FOR TEAR DOWN AND INSPECTION. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION REPORT REVEALED FRONT MAIN CRANKSHAFT BEARING FAILURE.

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