SDR 98ZZZX1660

Service difficulty report · T-Fitting · Cessna 182F

Difficulty date
April 1, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3341U
Make and model
Cessna 182F
Aircraft serial
18254741
Engine
Cont O470R
Part
T-Fitting
Part number
AN9171D
Condition
Cracked
Location
Turbo Lt Side
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

INSPECTION FOR AN OIL LEAK FOUND THE T-FITTING THAT FEEDS OIL PRESSURE TO BOTH TURBOS WAS CRACKED. THE FITTING IS LOCATED JUST AFT OF THE LEFT TURBO. IF THE LEAK HAD GONE UNNOTICED, THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE FIRE. RECOMMEND USING BRASS OR STEEL FITTING NEAR TURBOCHARGERS INSTEAD OF ORIGINAL ALUMINUM ONES CALLED OUT FOR IN RAJAY TURBO CONVERSION.

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