SDR AU981400

Service difficulty report · O Ring · Piper PA44180

Difficulty date
October 19, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Piper PA44180
Engine
Lyc O360E1A6
Propeller
Hartzl HCC2YR2
Part
O Ring
Part number
3117
Condition
Failed
Location
Hydraulic Pump
Component
Prestolite
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(AUS) HYDRAULIC PUMP BODY TO ELECTRIC MOTOR `O' RING SEAL DETERIORATED ALLOWING OIL CONTAMINATION OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR.

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