SDR 95ZZZX4015

Service difficulty report · Hose Assy · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
July 24, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3547B
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial
318052017
Engine
Lyc LTIO540J2BD
Part
Hose Assy
Part number
93F0100004Y0300
Condition
Brittle
Location
Diff Controller
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

THERE IS A NR 4 'AN' LOW PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY WITH FIRE SLEEVE INSTALLED THAT RUNS FROM THE NR 4 90-DEGREE FITTING ON THE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE CONROLLER TO THE OIL SUMP/INDUCTION HOUSING ASSEMBLY. THE END THAT ATTACHES TO THE CONTROLLER IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE VALVE CAUSING HOSE TO BECOME VERY HARD AND BRITTLE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS HOSE BE CHECKED CLOSELY EVERY ANNUAL AND ROUTINELY REPLACED EVERY 3 YEARS.

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