# SDR CA970618002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 10, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Beech D18S
- Registry model: [Beech D18S](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d18s) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa R985AN14B
- System (JASC): [8120 · Exhaust Turbocharger](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8120)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: 288943
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Impeller Assy
- Part time: 943 hours
- Component: 81058
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970618002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE SUPER CHARGER BEARING FAILED IN FLIGHT AND THE ENGINE WAS SENT TO AN OVERHAUL SHOP AFTER INSPECTION FOUND THE ENGINE WAS MAKING METAL.

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