Service difficulty report · Turbocharger · Piper PA31

Difficulty date
February 22, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Piper PA31
Engine
Lyc TIO540A2C
Part
Turbocharger
Part number
4066109020
Condition
Seized
Location
Nr 2 Engine
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING CLIMB-OUT, THE NR 2 ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND WENT NORMALLY ASPIRATED. THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED THE TURBOCHARGER HAD FAILED. THE TURBOCHARGER WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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