SDR 96ZZZX370

Service difficulty report · Pipe · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
December 11, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
W6NR985J
Aerospace Holding Corporation
Aircraft
N27368
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial
317852010
Part
Pipe
Part number
4031010
Condition
Cracked
Location
Turbo Exhaust
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

UPON UNCOWLING THE RIGHT ENGINE FOR AN OIL CHANGE, A HOLE WAS FOUND IN THE EXHAUST PIPE OF THE TURBOCHARGER. A NEW PIPE WAS INSTALLED. THE HOLE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES BY 2 INCHES WITH A 4 INCH CRACK OUT FROM THE EDGE OF THE HOLE. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS FOUND.

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