# SDR 97ZZZX3488

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 11, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N3669W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3669W), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32-260
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-260) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 32578
- Engine: Lyc O540E4B5
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Screen
- Condition: Required Change
- Location: Oil Suction
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3488

## Discrepancy

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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