# SDR AU010017

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 9, 2001
- Submitted: March 20, 2001
- 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): [7920 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7920)
- Part: Hose
- Part number: 2W127984S190
- Condition: Deteriorated
- Location: Engine Oil
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, B, J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010017

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RT ENGINE TURBOCHARGER OIL RETURN HOSE DETERIORATED AND LEAKING.HOSE FAILED PRESSURE TESTING. THE HOSE HAD BEEN AFFECTED BY THE HEAT FROM THE TURBOCHARGER.

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