SDR 97ZZZX2885

Service difficulty report · Sump · Slnsby T67M260

Difficulty date
June 13, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3188R
Make and model
Slnsby T67M260
Aircraft serial
2205
Engine
Lyc AEIO540D4A5
Part
Sump
Part number
LW13901
Condition
Cracked
Location
Engine Oil
Part time
538 hours
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

AFTER A PHASE INSPECTION AND AFTER ENGINE RUN-UP, THE ENGINE WAS CHECKED FOR OIL LEAKS BEFORE COWLING INSTALLED. A LEAK WAS NOTED BEHIND THE RIGHT REAR ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET. A CLOSER LOOK WAS MADE AND A CRACK WAS FOUND (ABOUT 2.50 INCHES LONG). OIL SUMP WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE PART. CAUSE UNKNOWN.