# SDR CA970114019

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 7, 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: Valve Drain
- Part number: CCB3700
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Bottom #1 Engine
- Component: Curtis
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970114019

## Discrepancy

(CAN) OIL LEAK ON #2 ENGINE FOLLOWING FLIGHT. INSPECTION FOUND THE OIL DRAIN COCK LEAKING. OIL SEAL APPEARED AGED AND HARDENED. OIL SEAL REPLACED AND DRAIN COCK CLEANED AND REPLACED.

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