# SDR CA970114001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 5, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- 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 TIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Oil Filter
- Part number: CH48103
- Condition: Collapsed
- Location: Eng Oil
- Component: Champion
- 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/CA970114001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT, THE OIL FILTER WAS FOUND COLLAPSED. COLD WEATHER OPERATION IS THE SUSPECTED CAUSE. LYCOMING SERVICE BULLETIN #1442 COMPLIED WITH TO PREVENT REOCCURRENCE.

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