Service difficulty report · Turbocharger · Cessna 402CESSNA

Difficulty date
February 3, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 402CESSNA
Engine
Cont TSIO520E
Propeller
Mcauly 3AF32C87
Part
Turbocharger
Part number
63272910
Condition
Seized
Location
Nr 2 Engine
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
R
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) ON TAKEOFF ROLL, THE NR 2 ENGINE RPM AND MANIFOLD PRESSURE WERE LIMITED TO 2200 RPM AND 26. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. INVESTIGATION FOUND A PIECE OF EXHAUST JAMMED IN THE TURBOCHARGER VANES. AFTER INSPECTION OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AN EXHAUST COUPLING (BELLOWS STYLE) WAS FOUND SHEDDING MATERIAL INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.