# SDR CA120606008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 6, 2012
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Making Metal
- 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/CA120606008

## Discrepancy

(CAN) HEAVY METAL FLAKES CONTAMINATION FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER & METAL CHUNK WITH FLAKES IN THE OIL SCREEN. METAL IS ALUMINIUM, NON MAGNETIC.

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