Turbocharger Troubles

Editorial Staff

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 01:18 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Turbocharger failures are a recurring and critical issue across various aircraft types, frequently leading to in-flight emergencies such as engine power loss and low oil pressure.
The reported failures manifest in diverse ways, including oil seal bypasses, complete seizure, structural cracks in bearing flanges, driveshaft breakage, and loose turbine housings.
These incidents occur across a wide spectrum of component total times, with several failures noted very early in the part's operational life.
While a definitive root cause for many failures remains unknown, specific maintenance recommendations, such as checking turbine housing security, have been suggested in some cases.

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