# SDR 98ZZZX3612

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 11, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N3EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3EM), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna P210N
- Registry model: [Cessna P210N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-p210n) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: P21000722
- System (JASC): [8120 · Exhaust Turbocharger](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8120)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3612

## Discrepancy

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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