SDR 97ZZZX3488

Service difficulty report · Screen · Piper PA32260

Difficulty date
July 11, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3669W
Make and model
Piper PA32260
Aircraft serial
32578
Engine
Lyc O540E4B5
Part
Screen
Condition
Required Change
Location
Oil Suction
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

REMOVED ENGINE FOR OVERHAUL WITH APPROXIMATELY 2,100 HOURS SINCE LAST OVERHAUL. OIL SUCTION SCREEN SAFETY WIRE WAS PAINTED WITH ENGINE PAINT. ENGINE LAST OVERHAUL WAS 10-71. MANY ANNUALS AND OIL CHANGES WITHOUT THIS SCREEN BEING PULLED. VERY POOR MAINTENANCE.

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