SDR 97ZZZX2797

Service difficulty report · Crankcase · Piper PA28181

Difficulty date
May 28, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2885D
Make and model
Piper PA28181
Aircraft serial
287990520
Engine
Lyc O360A4M
Part
Crankcase
Condition
Broken
Location
Alt Mt Lug
Part time
1,969 hours
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

RIGHT CRANKCASE LOWER FRONT ALTLERNATOR SUPPORT MOUNT LUG BROKE OUT OF CRANKCASE AND LEFT A HOLE 1.50 INCHES IN DIAMETER. CAUSE UNKNOWN. CREATED OIL LEAK WITH OIL ON WINDSHIELD DURING FLIGHT. REMOVED ENGINE AND INSTALLED LYCOMING REBUILT.

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