# SDR AUS20031062

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 20, 2003
- Submitted: November 3, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2C
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [8540 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8540)
- Part: Seal
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Driveshaft
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E, K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031062

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LT ENGINE HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVESHAFT SEAL DAMAGED AND LEAKING. HYDRAULIC PUMP HAD BEEN CHANGED ON THE PREVIOUS DAY.

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