SDR 97ZZZX4185

Service difficulty report · Drain Tube · Piper PA32260

Difficulty date: August 25, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N4365T
Make and model: Piper PA32260
Aircraft serial: 327200019
Engine: Lyc O540E4B5
System (JASC): 8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
Part: Drain Tube
Part number: 71737
Condition: Chafed
Location: Nr 2 Rocker
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

NR 2 CYLINDER 71737 ROCKER DRAIN TUBE CHAFED THROUGH ABOUT 90 PERCENT OF WALL THICKNESS BY BOTTLE RETAINER (PIN EASILY PENETRATED 'PAPER-THIN' WALL') 68761 TUBES (3 OF EACH) HAD SUBSTANTIAL WEAR MARKS, AGAIN, TRIM BOTTLE RETAINER. NOTE: TY WRAPS ARE NOT A GOOD SUBSTITUTE FOR ADEL CLAMPS.

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