SDR 97ZZZX1592

Service difficulty report · Hinge Pin · Cessna T207A

Difficulty date
March 13, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1783U
Make and model
Cessna T207A
Aircraft serial
20700383
Part
Hinge Pin
Part number
125083920
Condition
Failed
Location
Alt Air Door
Part time
9,400 hours
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE AFTER TAKEOFF. MADE OFF-AIRPORT LANDING. NO INJURY, NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION FOUND ALTERNATE AIR DOOR HINGE PIN MISSING WHICH ALLOWED THE DOOR TO FALL INTO THE CONNECTING ELBOW TO THE TURBOCHARGER RESTRICTING AIR FLOW.

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