# SDR CA020515012

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 10, 2002
- Submitted: June 13, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA46-500TP
- Registry model: [Piper PA46-500TP](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa46-500tp) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A42
- System (JASC): [7220 · Turbine Engine Air Inlet Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7220)
- Part: Duct
- Part number: 102418002
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Air Inlet
- 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/CA020515012

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING INSPECTION BOTH INERTIA SEPARATORS WERE FOUND CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES WITH CRACKS EXTENDING BEYOND 3 INCHES IN EITHER DIRECTIONS. REPLACED.

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