# SDR 98ZZZX2444

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 5, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N8085A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8085A), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 288016065
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Alt Mt Area
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2444

## Discrepancy

WHILE INVESTIGATING OIL LEAK, FOUND ENGINE CASE CRACKED RT FORWARD AFT BOSS WHERE ALTERNATOR BRACKET ATTACHES.  ENGINE IS LYCOMING FACTORY OVERHAUL, INSTALLED 8-30-97, 340 HRS SMOH.

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