Service difficulty report · Controller · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
January 4, 2002
Submitted
March 12, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N35164
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial
317952090
Engine
Lyc TIO540J2BD
Part
Controller
Part number
MKR0106
Condition
Failed
Location
Wastegate
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
E, A

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT ON CLIMB-OUT, PART FAILED, TURBO AND WASTEGATE SYSTEM LOST OIL PRESSURE, ENGINE LOST BOOST AND SUBSEQUENT POWER. ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN-FLIGHT, PRECAUTIONARY.

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