SDR 97ZZZX3096

Service difficulty report · Turbocharger · Piper PA34200

Difficulty date
June 25, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N42752
Make and model
Piper PA34200
Aircraft serial
347450172
Part
Turbocharger
Part number
301E10
Condition
Bearing Failed
Location
Engine
Component
Rotomaster
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

A MINOR OIL LEAK WAS DISCOVERED COMING FROM THE TURBOCHARGER HOUSING. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND THE TURBO'S MAIN BEARINGS HAD GONE OUT CAUSING SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE OIL SEAL. TURBO HAS BEEN REMOVED AND IS BEING REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE PART.

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