# SDR AUS20021446

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 15, 2002
- Submitted: February 10, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO540C4B5
- Propeller: Amtr C8289
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Housing
- Part number: 77852
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Reciprocating En
- Component: Reciprocating En, Lyc, IO540C4B5
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E, K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021446

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE OIL FILTER HOUSING CRACKED FROM BOLT HOLE. SUSPECT CAUSEDBY OVERTORQUING.

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