# SDR CA141027002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 10, 2014
- Submitted: March 12, 2015
- 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)
- Aircraft time: 22,377 hours
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2A
- System (JASC): [8120 · Exhaust Turbocharger](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8120)
- Part: Turbocharger
- Part number: 4091709001
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 2,115 hours
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: R, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141027002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING CLIMBOUT AFTER TAKEOFF LT ENGINE LOST POWER.  CREW RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE FOUND TURBOCHARGER HAD FAILED.  TURBOCHARGER REPLACED AND ENGINE CHECKED SERVICEABLE.

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