SDR 96ZZZX695

Service difficulty report · Bracket · Piper PA46350P

Difficulty date
January 10, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1818W
Make and model
Piper PA46350P
Aircraft serial
4622151
Engine
Lyc TIO540AE2A
Part
Bracket
Part number
07A19870
Condition
Broken
Location
Lt Turbo
Part time
401 hours
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

INSPECTION FOUND LEFT TURBOCHARGER SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN JUST BELOW TOP MOUNT LUG ALLOWING WEIGHT OF TURBOCHARGER TO ONLY BE CARRIED BY LOWER ATTACHMENT. BRAKE APPEARS TO HAVE ORIGINATED FROM FACTORY WELD. SUGGEST CLOSE INSPECTIONS UNTIL FACTORY STRENGTHENS PART.

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