# SDR CA981006008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 10, 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 TIO540A2B
- System (JASC): [8120 · Exhaust Turbocharger](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8120)
- Part: Turbocharger
- Part number: 4066109020R
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Engine
- Component: Garrettltd
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: B, R
- Precautionary procedure: C
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981006008

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ON TAKEOFF ROLL, THE TURBO CHARGER OIL SEAL FAILED CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER (MANIFOLD PRESSURE) AND SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST.  TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE RAMP.  TURBOCHARGER WAS REPLACED.  NO OTHER FAULTS WERE FOUND.

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