Beech A36 Loose Exhaust Manifold Pipe During an accident investigation, the top l/h engine cowling was found with evidence of fire damage. The l/h exhaust manifold pipe was loose and the l/h turbocharger clamp was 288
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During an accident investigation, the top l/h engine cowling was found with evidence of fire damage. The l/h exhaust manifold pipe was loose and the l/h turbocharger clamp was lying in the bottom of the engine cowl. This aircraft was destroyed in fire, sustaining one fatality. Exhaust clamp p/n: MVT69183200LW1. The engine was a Lycoming TIO-540-J2B, presumably installed under an STC.
Key Takeaways:
- A loose exhaust manifold pipe and turbocharger clamp on a Beech A36 led to an aircraft fire, resulting in a fatality and destruction of the aircraft.
- Specific component failures included Airhawk tires chafing wheel rims on Piper PA28-181s, and a cracked crankshaft causing engine failure in a Lycoming O360-A4M.
- Fuel system issues arose in a Rotax 912ULS, with primer lines and fuel pumps failing after just 15 hours of exposure to ethanol-blended automotive fuel.
- Newly installed, overhauled Kelly turbochargers on a Piper PA-34-200T repeatedly developed leaking oil seals shortly after very low flight times.
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