SDR 95ZZZX2952

Service difficulty report · Turbocharger · Piper PA31325

Difficulty date
April 26, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N325YH
Make and model
Piper PA31325
Aircraft serial
317812007
Engine
Lyc TIO540F2BD
Part
Turbocharger
Part number
4066109020
Condition
Leaking
Location
Rt Engine
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
K, R
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, RT ENGINE LOST POWER. MAP DROP TO 15 INCHES. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FARGO. INSPECTION REVEALED OIL LEAKING FROM INTAKE DRAIN. FOUND OIL SEAL RUPTURE IN TURBOCHARGER AND FLOODED OUT INTAKE SYSTEM. EST 1 QUART OF OIL IN INTAKE SYSTEM, ALL PLUGS WERE OIL SOAKED.

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