SDR 98ZZZX3612

Service difficulty report · Turbocharger · Cessna P210N

Difficulty date
September 11, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3EM
Make and model
Cessna P210N
Aircraft serial
P21000722
Part
Turbocharger
Part number
4656804
Condition
Worn
Location
Engine
Part time
886 hours
Component
Garrtt
Stage of operation
NR
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

SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE EXHAUST. OIL LEAKAGE AT BEARING SEALS. WORN OUT. NOTE: MECHANIC STATED OPERATORS ARE NOT DOING A COOL DOWN PERIOD AFTER OPERATION WHICH HELPS THE BEARING SEALS TO LAST LONGER IN THE TURBOCHARGER. TURBOCHARGERS SHOULD GO TO TB 1,500 HOURS.

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