Turbo Failures: Heat, Oil, Plumbing

They over-spin, over-temp and sometimes ingest things they aren’t supposed to, but heat management and inspection are keys to longevity.

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Aviation Consumer Staff
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That’s one of two turbocharged Continental engines on a Piper Seneca II. With the right operating techniques, a good engine monitor and focused inspections, the turbos can last to engine TBO and beyond.
They over-spin, over-temp and sometimes ingest things they aren’t supposed to, but heat management and inspection are keys to longevity.
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