SDR 97ZZZX3896

Service difficulty report · Vernatherm · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
August 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3581X
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial
318052096
Part
Vernatherm
Part number
53E49600
Condition
Seat Loose
Location
Accessory Case
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
M
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

ENGINE INDICATION OF HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE. SEAT IN ACCESSORY CASE FOR VERNATHERM CAME LOOSE PREVENTING POSITIVE FLOW OF OIL TO COOLER. WEAR PATTERN ON VERNATHERM AND SEAT INDICATE THE SEAT WAS INSTALLED COCKED AT AN ANGLE. RECORDS INDICATE ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED AT LYCOMING FACTORY.

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