Service difficulty report · Line · Cessna 421C

Difficulty date
November 20, 2000
Submitted
December 6, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4119M
Make and model
Cessna 421C
Aircraft serial
421C1029
Engine
Cont GTSIO520N
Part
Line
Part number
MILH60004
Condition
Loose
Location
Lt Engine
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

THE LEFT ENGINE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE REFERENCE LINE CAME OFF AT CRUISE POWER AT 15,500 FEET CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DIE WITH AN EXCESSIVELY RICH MIXTURE. THE PILOT DID NOT ATTEMPT LEANING DURING TROUBLESHOOTING AND FEATHERED THE ENGINE, LANDED SAFELY WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. THE REFERENCE LINE WAS SECURED AND ENGINE OPERATION CHECKED NORMAL. (X)

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