# SDR CA050527013

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 1, 2005
- Submitted: June 2, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 208B
- Registry model: [Cessna 208B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-208b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A114A
- System (JASC): [7261 · Turbine Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7261)
- Part: Cap
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Oil Tank
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050527013

## Discrepancy

DURING SERVICING, EXTERNAL OIL LEAKAGE WAS FOUND BECAUSE OF A LOSS OF THE OIL TANK CAP RETENTION.  THIS WAS DEEMED AS RESULTING FROM A LOSS OF TORQUE OF THE CAP ASSEMBLY NUT.

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