# SDR CA990401011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 18, 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 TIO540F2BD
- System (JASC): [8120 · Exhaust Turbocharger](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8120)
- Part: Turbocharger
- Part number: LW12689
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: A
- Precautionary procedure: E, F
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990401011

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ON LANDING OIL SEAL LEAK FROM TURBOCHARGER IGNITED.  WHEN THE ENGINE WAS RETARDED TO IDLE, THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT OR ENGINE COMPONENTS.

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