SDR 97ZZZX3996

Service difficulty report · Oil Line · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
July 26, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N27537
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial
317852053
Engine
Lyc TIO540J2BD
Part
Oil Line
Part number
4708183
Condition
Loose
Location
Lt Engine
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
E, A

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT WAS EN ROUTE FROM PWM TO LGA AT 8,500. PASSENGER NOTICED OIL ON LEFT FLAP. ADVISED PILOT, PILOT MONITORED OIL PRESSURE. PRESSURE STARTED TO FALL. SECURED ENGINE AND LANDED AT MHT. NO INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION FOUND LOOSE HOSE NUT ON OIL PRESSURE RETURN LINE FROM WASTEGATE. ENGINE HAD 4.7 HOURS SINCE INSTALLATION.

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