# SDR AU960926

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 30, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2C
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [3710 · Vacuum Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3710)
- Part: Pump
- Condition: Incorrect Fit
- Location: Press-Vac Dist S
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960926

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LH ENGINE VACUUM PUMP INCORRECTLY SEATED ON ACCESSORY PLATE - THEPUMP WAS RESTING ON AN ACCESSORY CASE OIL HOSE 45 DEGREE FITTING - THE VACUUM PUMP HAD BEEN FITTED JUST PRIOR TO FLIGHT - ENGINE  OIL LEAKING - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR

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