SDR ECWR200201

Service difficulty report · Screen · Piper PA46310P

Difficulty date
June 25, 2002
Submitted
September 3, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N2138C
Make and model
Piper PA46310P
Aircraft serial
468608020
Engine
Cont TSIOL550C
Part
Screen
Part number
561020
Condition
Failed
Location
Air Box
Part time
100 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

INDUCTION AIR FILTER METAL PROTECTIVE SCREEN FAILED AND THE METAL FROM THE SCREEN WAS INDUCTED INTO THE TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY AND INTAKE AIR OF THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE OIL FILTER WAS REMOVED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE MAJOR METALLIC CONTAMINATION AS A RESULTED OF THE AIR FILTER SCREEN FAILURE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS IN FOR AN ANNUAL INSPECTION WHEN THE TECHNICIAN, UPON INSPECTION OF THE AIR BOX AND FILTER, DISCOVERED THE DAMAGE. THE TURBOCHARGER TURBINE SUFFERED SEVERE EROSION AND IS IN AN UNSERVICEABLE STATE REQUIRING MAJOR OVERHAUL. THE FILTER HAD 100 HOUR TIS FROM NEW INSTALLATION 05/11/01. CHECK FOR BAD LOT OF FILTERS FORM OEM.

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