# SDR AUS20010586

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 15, 2001
- Submitted: August 7, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2C
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [8120 · Exhaust Turbocharger](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8120)
- Part: Turbocharger
- Part number: 4066109020
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Exhaust Turbocha
- Part time: 415 cycles
- Component: Exhaust Turbocha, Lyc, TIO540A2C
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010586

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LH ENGINE TURBOCHARGER LEAKING OIL. SUSPECT BEARING OR SEAL DAMAGED. AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR APPROXIMATELY NINEMONTHS FOR A SPAR REPLACEMENT.

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