What it covers
For reports of airframe or engine manufacturer furnished exhaust driven turbocharger systems including the turbocharger unit, density controller and waste gate valve. Does not include the tailpipe. Typical parts are clamp, coupling, rod end, bracket, hose, scroll, bearing, impeller, shaft, etc.
Service difficulty reports · 459
Reports filed under 8120, newest first.
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| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 24 |
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| 2004 | 12 |
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| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
SDR 2026FA0000549Coupling · crackedDURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, BOTH TURBO V-BAND CLAMPS WERE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION AND BOTH WERE FOUND TO HAVE CRACKS IN THE CORNER RADII OF CLAMP INNER SEGMENTS.SDR N3XR202510290001Seal · failedAIRCRAFT LOST POWER ON RIGHT ENGINEDURING FLIGHT AND WOULD NOT EXCEED ABOVE 40%. THE TURBO ACTUATOR FAILED.SDR 2025FA0000501Turbocharger · defectivePILOT REPORTED SEVERE POWER LOSS WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN 100KTS. UNSCHEDULED LANDING AT THE CHALLIS AIRPORT, IDAHO (C53) MECHANICS INVESTED GATED ISSUE FOUND THE TURBO WAS LEAKING INTERNALLY, AND TURBO IMPELLOR WAS RUBBING INTO HOUSING. TT AIRFRAME 73.1 HOURS
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