# SDR 98ZZZX4796

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 9, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N7145P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7145P), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-24-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-24-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 242310
- System (JASC): [3710 · Vacuum Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3710)
- Part: Pump
- Part number: 211CC
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Vacuum System
- Part time: 37 hours
- Component: Airborne
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4796

## Discrepancy

SHAFT FAILED.  UPON INSPECTING PUMP INTERNALLY, CORE WAS BROKEN IN 3 PIECES.  OCCURRED IN CRUISE FLIGHT.  VACUUM GAUGE HAD INTERMITTENT FLICKER.

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