# SDR BTHA95002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 6, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N4352F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4352F), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32R-300
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32R-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 32R7680441
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1G5
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 2 Cyl
- Part time: 3,013 hours
- 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/BTHA95002

## Discrepancy

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND CRANKCASE CRACKED FROM EDGE OF NR 2 CYLINDER FLANGE TO FORWARD CORNER AT CYLINDER BASE STUD.  EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION VERIFIED CRACK TO BE SUBSURFACE.  VISUAL INSPECTION SHOWED NO CRACKING ON INSIDE OF CASE.  THE CRACK WAS APPROXIMATELY 1.50 INCHES LONG.  ENGINE REPLACED.  (X)

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