# SDR PNSA971215

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 14, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N8004N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8004N), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32-301
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-301](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-301) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 328206014
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1G5
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Oil Line
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Nr 5 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA971215

## Discrepancy

AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN, PILOT NOTICED OIL DRIPPING FROM COWLING.  MAINTENANCE SECURED OIL RETURN LINE FROM NR 5 CYL, LEAK CHECK OK.

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