SDR 97ZZZX2652

Service difficulty report · Engine · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
May 20, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3582P
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial
318052103
Engine
Lyc TIO540J2BD
Part
Engine
Condition
Failed
Location
Power Section
Part time
7,799 hours
Stage of operation
DE
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING DESCENT TO LANDING, PILOT NOTICED MANIFOLD PRESSURE STARTING TO DECREASE, FUEL FLOW INCREASE AND CYLINDER HEAD TEMP DECREASE AND THE EXHAUST GAS TEMP DECREASE. AFTER LANDING AND ON THE GROUND, THE ENGINE WOULD ONLY PRODUCE 2,200 RPM AND 28 INCHES OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE. THE OIL SCREENS WERE CHECKED WITH AN EXCESIVE AMOUNT OF STEEL AND ALUMINUM SHAVINGS FOUND. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR A TEAR DOWN INSPECTION.

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