# SDR 99ZZZX1343

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 8, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N497MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N497MA), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-220T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-220T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-220t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 3449011
- Engine: Cont TSIO360RB
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Dip Stick Tube
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Engine Oil
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1343

## Discrepancy

ON BOTH ENGINES, THE DIP STICK TUBE HAS PULLED OUT OF THE ENGINE BLOCK.  THE TUBE IS HELD BY A RUBBER TUBE AND CLAMPS. TT:  460.

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