SDR 98ZZZX1032

Service difficulty report · Filter · Piper PA44180

Difficulty date
February 6, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N9VZ
Make and model
Piper PA44180
Aircraft serial
448195002
Engine
Lyc O360E1A6
Part
Filter
Part number
CH48103
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Engine Oil
Part time
50 hours
Component
Champion
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

FILTER WAS REMOVED FOR A 100-HOUR INSPECTION. PRIOR TO CUTTING THE FILTER OPEN, A FOREIGN MATERIAL WAS VISIBLE ON THE OPENING OF THE FILTER. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE FOREIGN MATERIAL WAS A SEAL USED BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE FILTER CAN AND THE ELEMENT. AS A RESULT, UNFILTERED OIL COULD BE RETURNING TO THE ENGINE ALONG WITH THIS LOOSE MATERIAL.

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