# SDR AU980685

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 2, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- 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
- System (JASC): [8120 · Exhaust Turbocharger](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8120)
- Part: Valve
- Part number: 4708183
- Condition: Warped
- Location: Rt Turbocharger
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: E, R
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980685

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RT ENGINE TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE BUTTERFLY VALVE WARPED CAUSING THE VALVE TO STAY OPEN.

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