SDR 99ZZZX1073

Service difficulty report · Turbocharger · Cessna 340A

Difficulty date
December 21, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 340A
Engine
Cont TSIO520N
Part
Turbocharger
Part number
40679558
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Engine
Component
TH08A67
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

SUBJECT AIRCRAFT IS LOCATED IN AUSTRALIA. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS ENGINE WAS SURGING IN-FLIGHT. INVESTIGATION THERE FOUND A TURBOCHARGER WITH 'EXCESSIVE END FLOAT'. THE TURBOCHARGER WAS RETURNED TO ALLIED SIGNAL AND INSPECTION FOUND A WORN THRUST BEARING.

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