# SDR 99ZZZX309

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 24, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N5116L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5116L), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA 28-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA 28-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-anderson-pa-28-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 284399
- Engine: Lyc O360A4A
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Seal
- Part number: 60734
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Crankcase
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX309

## Discrepancy

APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH OF CRANKSHAFT SEAL PROTRUDED OUT OF CRANKCASE, OIL EXITED ENGINE.  PILOT LANDED AIRPLANE IN BEAN FIELD.  AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED, PROP STRUCK GROUND, AND BENT NOSE WHEEL FORK.

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