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 Beech A36 accident involving fire and a fatality was attributed to a loose exhaust manifold pipe and dislodged turbocharger clamp.
- Engine incidents included a Lycoming O360-A4M's cracked crankshaft causing engine lock-up, and Rotax 912ULS fuel system components failing rapidly due to exposure to ethanol-blended automotive fuel.
- Other reported issues include Airhawk tires chafing Piper PA28-181 wheel rims and two newly overhauled Kelly turbochargers failing quickly due to leaking oil seals.
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