# SDR AU000419

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 29, 2000
- Submitted: July 4, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Seal
- Part number: LW13388
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 260 cycles
- Component: Engine, Lyc
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: E, K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000419

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LEFT ENGINE OIL FILTER ADAPTER PLATE SEAL PROTRUDING FROM PLATE.  SEAL APPEARED TO BE SEVERED.  ENGINE NEEDED 9 LITRES OF OIL.

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