# SDR 97ZZZX785

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 3, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N6669X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6669X), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 58TC
- Registry model: [Beech 58TC](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-58tc) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: TK108
- Engine: Cont TSIO520WB
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Cover Assy
- Part number: 631056A1
- Condition: Leak
- Location: Oil Pump
- Part time: 90 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K, W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX785

## Discrepancy

THE COVER TO OIL PUMP IS SEALED WITH GASKET CEMENT (FORM-A-GASKET PERMATEX) AND A NR 50 SILK THREAD.  THE COVER WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND TORQUED CAUSING IT TO LEAK OIL WHEN THE SEAL FAILED AFTER A TWO HOUR FLIGHT HAD LEAKED 3 QTS OIL.

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