SDR 97ZZZX4638

Service difficulty report · Turbocharger · Beech B36TC

Difficulty date
October 16, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N7250Z
Make and model
Beech B36TC
Aircraft serial
EA449
Engine
Cont TSIO520UB
Part
Turbocharger
Part number
4066109029
Condition
Seal Leak
Location
Engine
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

FOUND OIL LEAKING FROM TURBOCHARGER ON COMPRESSOR SIDE AND EXHAUST SIDE OF TURBOCHARGER. SENT IN FOR OVERHAUL AND FOUND EXHAUST TURBINE WHEEL OUT OF BALANCE WHICH WORE OUT THE OIL SEALS ON THE HOT AND COLD SIDE OF TURBO. ESTIMATED TIME ON PART, 1,000 HOURS.

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