# SDR CA980506010

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 29, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2C
- System (JASC): [8120 · Exhaust Turbocharger](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8120)
- Part: Transition
- Part number: LW12127
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Turbocharger
- Part time: 1,427 hours
- Component: LW12127
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980506010

## Discrepancy

(CAN) TURBOCHARGED TRANSITION HEADER LOOSING POWER. TRANSITION REMOVED, FOUND CRACKED INSIDE AND HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED, WELD LIFTING AND CRACKING.  REPAIRED.

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