# SDR 97ZZZX4186

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 25, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N4365T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4365T), 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: 327200019
- Engine: Lyc O540E4B5
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Drain Tube
- Part number: 68761
- Condition: Chafed
- Location: Nr 2 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4186

## Discrepancy

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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