# SDR HYIA20260327004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 14, 2026
- Submitted: March 27, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N135CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135CA), registered now
- Make and model: Tecnam P2012
- Aircraft serial: 034US
- Aircraft time: 3,546 hours, 3,231 cycles
- Engine: Lyc TEO540C1A
- Engine time: 836 hours, 665 cycles
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Making Metal
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20260327004

## Discrepancy

PILOT REPORTED LEFT ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE, WHICH DROPPED INTO THE RED DURING LANDING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND METAL CONTAMINATION IN THE LEFT ENGINE AND OIL POOLING IN 5 OUR OF 6 CYLINDERS. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.

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