# SDR CA990310036

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 22, 1999
- 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: Turbocharger
- Part number: 4066109020
- Condition: Seized
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990310036

## Discrepancy

(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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