# SDR 97ZZZX2968

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 10, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N493SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N493SC), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 317652048
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Part number: 11F2002203
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 1 Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2968

## Discrepancy

ENA - FLIGHT CREW REPORTED AN OIL LEAK NR 1 ENGINE.  FOUND CRANKCASE CRACKED ABOVE NR 4 CYLINDER BASE.  REMOVED THE ENGINE FOR REPAIR.

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