SDR 99ZZZX1074

Service difficulty report · Turbocharger · Cessna 414A

Difficulty date
September 28, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N414GP
Make and model
Cessna 414A
Aircraft serial
414A0331
Engine
Cont TSIO520NB
Part
Turbocharger
Part number
4067958
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Thrust Bearing
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 WOULD NOT DEVELOP SPECIFIED BOOST. INVESTIGATION FOUND EXCESSIVE AXIAL PLAY IN THE TURBOCHARGER AND OTHER UNRELATED EXHAUST SYSTEM PROBLEMS. THE TURBOCHARGER WAS RETURNED TO ALLIED SIGNAL AND INSPECTION FOUND A WORN THRUST BEARING.

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