# SDR CA061024002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 20, 2006
- Submitted: December 4, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31P
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31P](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIGO541E1A
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Part number: TIGO541E1A
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Right
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: M, J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061024002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, RT ENGINE STARTED MAKING POWER FLUCTUATIONS WITH A RAPID EGT RISE. RT ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN IN DESCENT AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED SAFELY. A MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATION IS UNDER WAY TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. REPORT TO FOLLOW WHEN CAUSE IS IDENTIFIED. (TC# 20061024002)

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