SDR 97ZZZX2622

Service difficulty report · Housing Assy · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
May 14, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N600EE
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial
317952158
Engine
Lyc TIO540J2BD
Part
Housing Assy
Part number
2102160801
Condition
Leaking
Location
Engine Accessory
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKAGE FROM ACCESSORY HOUSING ASSY. (THE ENTIRE AREA WHERE P/N 73818 GASKET IS LOCATED). EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKAGE WAS ALSO NOTED COMING FROM AFT CYLINDER BASE SEALS (PN 71481). OIL WAS COVERING TURBOCHARGER AND BURNING. ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION EXCEEDED LYCOMING SPECIFICATIONS. EXCESSIVE OIL WAS BLOWING OUT BREATHER TUBE.

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