# SDR AUS20021063

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 24, 2002
- Submitted: October 16, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2B
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE2YK2
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Part number: L224361
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Reciprocating En
- Component: Reciprocating En, Lyc, TIO540A2B
- 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/AUS20021063

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE CRANKCASE CRACKED ON LH SIDE ADJACENT TO THE FRONT CYLINDER. THIS DEFECT IS LINKED WITH MDR 02/1062 (MISSING OIL PLUG).

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