# SDR AU510001614

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 6, 2005
- Submitted: June 6, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Tailpipe
- Part number: AEA40111729801
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Turbocharger
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001614

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RT ENGINE TURBOCHARGER TAILPIPE CRACKED FOR APPROX 90 PERCENT OF CIRCUMFERENCE. TAILPIPE ALSO CONTAINED 3 HOLES RANGING IN DIAMETER FROM 12.7 MM TO 25.4MM (0.5IN TO 1IN). (CASA NR 510001614)

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