# SDR CA970602002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 11, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- 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): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: LW12966
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Cyl Head/Barrel
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: C, D, E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970602002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING TAKEOFF AN OIL LEAK WAS DETECTED ON #2 ENGINE. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE CAUSE OF THE OIL LEAK WAS SEPARATION OF THE #2 CYLINDER HEAD FROM THE BARREL. THE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED.

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