# SDR CA101115020

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 4, 2010
- Submitted: March 15, 2011
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 12,723 hours
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Case
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101115020

## Discrepancy

(CAN) MAINTENANCE FOUND ENGINE LEAKING EXCESSIVE OIL.  THE AREA WAS INSPECTED AND TWO CRACKS WERE FOUND.  A ONE INCH CRACK WAS FOUND BY THE BASE OF THE NR 6 CYLINDER, AND A TWO INCH CRACK WAS FOUND BELOW THE OIL FILLER NECK.

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