# SDR CA981209010

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 30, 1998
- 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 TIO540A2B
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Part number: LW12030
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- 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/CA981209010

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, THE PRESENCE OF AN OIL LEAK AT THE LOWER FORWARD STUD AT NR 2 CYLINDER LED TO FINDING A CRACK 1.50 INCHES LONG IN THE CRANKCASE, WHICH WAS VERIFIED BY A FLUORESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION.  THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED.

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