# SDR 97ZZZX2885

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- 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
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2885

## Discrepancy

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.

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