Service difficulty report · Oil Filler Cap

Difficulty date
December 5, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PW120A
Part
Oil Filler Cap
Part number
3006084
Condition
Cracked
Location
O-Ring Groove
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) CRACKED IN "O" RING GROOVE, IMPROPER FITTING OF "O" RING OR IMPROPER "O" RING FITTED TO THE CAP. POTENTIAL LOSS OF SEALING OF OIL TANK AND LOSS OF OIL OUT OF FILLER DURING FLIGHT.