# SDR CA960223012

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 16, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-32-300
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1A5
- System (JASC): [8540 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8540)
- Part: Support Assembly
- Part number: 72245
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Ring Gear
- 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/CA960223012

## Discrepancy

(CAN) RING GEAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY HAD A CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACK APPROXIMATELY 16" LONG.

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