# SDR AU970769

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 30, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-236
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-236](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-236) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O540J3A5
- Propeller: Hartzl HCF2YR1
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Valve
- Part number: 76539
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Eng Oil Filter
- 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/AU970769

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE OIL FILTER VALVE STUCK - FILTER COLLAPSED AND FILTER HOUSING BASE GASKET BLEW OUT - SUSPECT CAUSED BY COLD MORNING STARTS (VISCOUS OIL) AND POOR STARTING TECHNIQUES

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