SDR 96ZZZX5212

Service difficulty report · Turbocharger · Cessna 402CESSNA

Difficulty date
September 1, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N82TA
Make and model
Cessna 402CESSNA
Aircraft serial
4020156
Engine
Cont TSIO520E
Part
Turbocharger
Part number
4066109025
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
D, R
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

WHILE IN-FLIGHT, NR 1 TURBOCHARGER FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT DAMAGE. UPON INSPECTION BY MAINTENANCE, DISCOVERED TURBO MAIN SHAFT HAD BROKEN AND WHEEL ON THE EXHAUST SIDE WAS MISSING. IT APPEARS TO HAVE GONE OUT THE OVERBOARD STACK. THE OTHER WHEEL WAS STILL IN THE TURBO. CAUSE: UNKNOWN.