# SDR 96ZZZX4998

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 3, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N59826](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59826), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 317652077
- System (JASC): [8120 · Exhaust Turbocharger](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8120)
- Part: Turbocharger
- Part number: 4091709001
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Bearing
- Component: Garrtt
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4998

## Discrepancy

PILOT REPORTS A DROP IN MANIFOLD PRESSURE AFTER TAKEOFF TO 18 INCHES AND THE LEFT ENGINE WAS FEATHERED.  UPON INSPECTION, THE TURBOCHARGER SHAFT, BEARING/HOUSING HAD FAILED.  NO OIL RESTRICTION IN THE SUPPLY HOSE WAS FOUND.

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