# SDR CA970219007

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 9, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC4YR2
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Dipstick
- Part number: LW14728
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Eng Oil Sys
- 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/CA970219007

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ON POST FLIGHT INSPECTION AN OIL LEAK WAS FOUND. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE OIL LEAK WAS A RESULT OF A BROKEN OIL DIP STICK. THE ROD HAD FALLEN OUT OF THE HANDLE DUE TO A MISSING PIN.

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