SDR AU980123

Service difficulty report · Engine · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date: February 5, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Piper PA31350
Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
System (JASC): 8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)
Part: Engine
Condition: Deteriorated
Location: Lt Eng
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(AUS) LH ENGINE CONDITION POOR. ALL ELECTRICAL WIRES, IGNITIONHARNESSES, HYDRAULIC AND OIL HOSES NOT SECURED. NO GROMMETS FOR PROTECTION OF WIRES AND HOSES WHERE THEY PASS THROUGH BAFFLES.DRAIN LINES FOR FUEL PUMP, HYDRAULIC PUMP AND WASTE GATE MISSING. CHT PROBE FITTED TO THE INCORRECT CYLINDER.

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