# SDR CA970203009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 26, 1996
- 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 LTIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Part number: 11F20022D3
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: #6 Cyl Flange
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970203009

## Discrepancy

(CAN) PILOT REPORTED AN OIL LEAK, INSPECTION FOUND THE CRANKCASE WAS CRACKED ALONG THE #6 CYLINDER FLANGE.

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