Service difficulty report · Turbocharger · Piper PA32RT300T

Difficulty date
April 23, 2019
Submitted
February 4, 2020
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N401SL
Make and model
Piper PA32RT300T
Aircraft serial
32R7887148
Engine
Lyc TIO540*
Part
Turbocharger
Part number
LVHR795K
Part serial
Z1O09528
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

TURBOCHARGER FAILURE DUE TO MAIN BEARING FAILURE. TURBOCHARGER LOCKED UP (FROZE) AND BLOCKED AIR TO THE INDUCTION SYSTEM. PIC DID NOT EXECUTE PROCEDURES IN THE POH (MANUAL SELECTION OF ALTERNATE AIR SOURCE) RESULTING IN OFF AIRPORT LANDING AND INCIDENT REPORT. LAS VEGAS FSDO

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