# SDR AU001033

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 25, 2000
- Submitted: December 7, 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 TIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Gasket
- Part number: LW13388
- Condition: Faulty
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 215 cycles
- Component: Engine, Lyc
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001033

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE OIL FILTER CONVERTER PLATE GASKET FAULTY.  GASKET WAS SWOLLEN AND SPONGY IN APPEARANCE.  (X)

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