# SDR AU981649

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 17, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 340A
- Registry model: [Cessna 340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO520N
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Line
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Engine Oil
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981649

## Discrepancy

(AUS) DURING FLIGHT, ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN DUE TO LOSS OF ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.  INVESTIGATION FOUND AN OIL PIPE LEAKING AS RESULT OF PIT HOLE CORROSION - PIPE RUBBING AGAINST THE SCAT HOSE APPEARS TO BE A POSSIBLE CAUSE.

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