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Service difficulty report · Baffle · Piper PA46350P

Difficulty date: May 17, 2000
Submitted: May 19, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N117NJ
Make and model: Piper PA46350P
Aircraft serial: 4636168
Aircraft time: 679 hours
Engine: Lyc TIO540AE2A
Engine time: 118 hours
System (JASC): 8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
Part: Baffle
Part number: LW13383
Condition: Elongated
Location: Rivet Holes
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

ON RECEIPT OF A THIRD NEW BAFFLE, IT WAS DERIVETED TO CHECK FOR DEFECTIVE HOLES LIKE THE PREVIOUS UNITS. THIS IS ALSO OF THE NEW (5 RIVETS PER SIDE) DESIGN. SUBMITTER STATED THE HOLES ARE ELONGATED, OVERSIZED, AND NO LONGER SUITABLE FOR THE MS20470AD4-4 RIVETS CALLED FOR. (X)

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