What was found
DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE AND OR REAR SECTION AFTER CUSTOMERS REPORTED SMOKING AND INCREASE IN OIL CONSUMPTION. DURING THE DISASSEMBLY IT WAS FOUND THAT BLOWER SEALS HAVE FAILED AND BEEN LEAKING.
- Difficulty date
- July 31, 2007
- Submitted
- July 31, 2007
- Operation
- General aviation
- Engine
- Pwa R1340AN1
- System (JASC)
- 8560 · Reciprocating Engine Supercharger
- Part
- Seal
- Part number
- 13814
- Condition
- Leaking
- Location
- Supercharger
- Stage of operation
- NR
- How discovered
- O
- Nature of condition
- K
- Precautionary procedure
- O
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.