# SDR 99ZZZX1035

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 4, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N76RL
- Make and model: Piper PA-32-300
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 327540024
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1A5
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Seal
- Part number: SL15628
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Crankshaft
- Part time: 1,641 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1035

## Discrepancy

PILOT NOTICED OIL LEAK, LANDED SAFELY AND SECURED AIRCRAFT.  AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND THE FRONT CRANKSHAFT SEAL PUSHED OUT OF ITS SEAT CAUSING THE OIL LEAK.

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