SDR 99ZZZX91

Service difficulty report · Dipstick · Piper PA24250

Difficulty date
August 17, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6523P
Make and model
Piper PA24250
Aircraft serial
241645
Part
Dipstick
Part number
LW14732
Condition
Sheared
Location
Engine
Part time
4,980 hours
Component
LW11033
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

PILOT INSERTED THE OIL DIPSTICK INTO THE OIL FILLER ACCESS AREA INCORRECTLY. IN SO DOING, BY RUNNING THE ENGINE, THE DIPSTICK SHEARED OFF IN THE CRANKSHAFT AND ROD AREA CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. DESIGN CHANGE ON ENGINE AND/OR RE-ENFORCEMENT ON THE CORRECT INSERTION OF THE OIL DIPSTICK (SHOULD NOT REQUIRE FORCE) IS RECOMMENDED.

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