# SDR 98ZZZX1032

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 6, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N9VZ
- Make and model: Piper PA-44-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-44-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 448195002
- Engine: Lyc O360E1A6
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1032

## Discrepancy

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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