SDR 95ZZZX590

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
January 13, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N59919
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial
317552038
Engine
Lyc TIO540J2BD
Part
Bearing
Part number
LW12463
Condition
Failed
Location
Rt Eng Turbo
Stage of operation
NR
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

BEARINGS ON THE RIGHT ENGINE TURBOCHARGER FAILED ALLOWING SHAFT TO JUMP UP AND DOWN PULLING SEAL AWAY AND ALLOWING OIL TO BE INTRODUCED TO THE HOT SIDE OF THE TURBO. REPLACED TURBOCHARGER AND INSPECTED RT ENGINE OIL FILTER FOR METAL. ENGINE OKAY.

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