# SDR 99ZZZX91

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 17, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N6523P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6523P), 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: 241645
- System (JASC): [7932 · Engine Oil Quantity](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7932)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX91

## Discrepancy

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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