# SDR AUS20020474

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 11, 2002
- Submitted: June 13, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-36-285
- Registry model: [Piper PA-36-285](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-36-285) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A20
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Part number: PCE22284
- Condition: Making Metal
- Location: Nacelle
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E, R, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020474

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE SURGING. INVESTIGATION FOUND METAL CONTAMINATION OF THE ENGINE.

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