SDR 96ZZZX95

Service difficulty report · Turbocharger · Cessna TU206F

Difficulty date
December 18, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8647Q
Make and model
Cessna TU206F
Aircraft serial
U20603463
Engine
Cont TSIO520C
Part
Turbocharger
Part number
4066109005
Condition
Bearing Failed
Location
Engine
Component
Airesrch
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

TURBOCHARGER REPLACED FOR LOW BOOST. MFG OVERHAULED TURBOCHARGER, INSTALLED AND GROUND RUN ACCOMPLISHED. GROUND PERFORMANCE SATISFACTORY. DURING FLIGHT, LOW BOOST CONDITION NOTED. INSPECTION OF TURBOCHARGING SYSTEM REVEALED TURBINE WHEEL TIP RUB AND EXCESSIVE SHAFT PLAY. OVERHAULED TURBO HAD ACHIEVED 20-25 MINUTES OPERATION PRIOR TO FAILURE. TURBINE SHAFT BEARINGS FAILED. UNIT RETURNED TO MFG 10-29-95. ACFT TOTAL: 2,721.6 HOURS.

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