Service difficulty report · Actuator Gate · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
December 18, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Engine
Lyc TIO540J2BD
Part
Actuator Gate
Part number
LW12778
Condition
Excess Wear
Location
Turbocharger
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
C, D

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO ENGINE OVER BOOST. WASTE GATE FOUND TO BE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED.

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