# SDR CA140228006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 24, 2014
- 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)
- Aircraft time: 17,229 hours
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2A
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Part number: 11F20022D3
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Engine
- Part time: 15,430 hours
- 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/CA140228006

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING REPETITIVE TROUBLESHOOTING FOR REPORTED LT ENGINE OIL LEAK, MAINTENANCE FOUND ENGINE CRANK CASE CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 6" LONG, EXTENDING FROM NR 6 CYLINDER BASE, UPWARD INTO CASE.  ENGINE WILL BE REPLACED.

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