N3249M

Service difficulty reports · 27

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE n_number = 'N3249M' AND registry_match = 'registration'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR HYIA20260923002Fitting · corrodedDURING SCHEDULED WING FITTING INSPECTION, A SMALL AREA OF CORROSION WAS VISUALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE LEFT HAND FORWARD UPPER WING ATTACH FITTING. THIS CORROSION MEASURES APPROXIMATELY .500 INCHES LONG, .125 INCHES WIDE, AND .020 INCHES DEEP ON THE TOP FACE OF THSep 21, 2026 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR HYIA20260327001Crossbeam · crackedDURING MAINTENANCE A CRACK WAS VISUALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE RIGHT HAND CROSSOVER BEAM. THIS CRACK IS LOCATED ON THE AFT FACE OF THE BEAM, COMMON TO THE TOP OUTBOARD BOLT HOLE FOR THE TURBOCHARGER SUPPORT BRACKET. THIS CRACK MEASURES APPROXIMATELY .875 INCHES LONMar 26, 2026 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR HYIA20241220001Fitting · corrodedDURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE A SMALL AREA OF SURFACE CORROSION WAS VISUALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE RIGHT WING UPPER AFT WING FITTING. (OEM PN: 0822550-46). THIS CORROSION MEASURES APPROX. 1.25" LONG WITH A MAX DEPTH OF APPROX. .009" AND IS CONSISTENT WITH OTHER CORDec 19, 2024 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR HYIA20240828002Fitting · crackedWHILE PERFORMING THE LIGHTED BORESCOPE PROCEDURE AS OUTLINED IN TEXTRON MEL-54-02 R2 TO SATISFY AD2017-10-19, A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF THE LEFT-HAND OUTBOARD FITTING. THIS CRACK MEASURES .130 AND IS CONSISTENT WITH OTHER FOUND USING THISJul 17, 2024 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach FittingsSDR HYIA20240321002Alternator · failedPILOT REPORTED RIGHT ALTERNATOR INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE ALTERNATOR HUB NUT MISSING, FLY WHEEL BOLTS MISSING AND DAMAGE TO THE FLY WHEEL. THE ENGINE IS BEING REPLACED DUE TO METAL CONTAMINATION.Mar 20, 2024 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · DC Generating SystemSDR HYIA20231006002Rib · crackedDURING MAINTENANCE A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LEFT HAND CLOSEOUT RIB (P/N: 5122115-55) AT L.W.S. 106.79. THIS CRACK ORIGINATES FROM A HOLE IN THE FORWARD ROW OF FASTENERS COMMON TO THE AFT MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION SUPPORT PLATE AND TRAVELS FORWARD AN APPRSep 26, 2023 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR HYIA20190517001Spar Cap · corrodedDURING MAINTENANCE AREAS OF CORROSION WERE IDENTIFIED ON THE LEFT HAND LOWER AFT SPAR CAP (P/N: 5122041-23) BETWEEN L.W.S. 216.71 AND 229.71. THE DEEPEST AREA OF CORROSION IS AT L.W.S. 218.71 ON THE LOWER HORIZONTAL LEG AND MEASURES APPROXIMATELY .028 INCHES DMay 17, 2019 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Wing SparSDR HYIA20190315003Ignition Unit · burnedPILOT REPORTED AFTER 45 MINUTES OF FLIGHT THE HEATER BEGAN PRODUCING A STRONG EXHAUST SMELL. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE HEATER IGNITION UNIT BURNT. THE IGNITION UNIT WAS REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Mar 14, 2019 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Heating SystemSDR HYIA20190315004Exhaust Valve · brokenPILOT REPORTED RIGHT ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH IN FLIGHT WITH ONE INCH MAP FLUCTUATION INTERMITTENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE EXHAUST VALVE DISCOLORED AND BROKEN. THE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Feb 26, 2019 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR HYIA20160902115Exhaust Valve · damagedCYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE.Aug 30, 2016 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR HYIA20160902114Exhaust Valve · damagedCYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE.Aug 30, 2016 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR HYIA20160226002Bowl · loosePILOT REPORTED FUEL SMELL IN CABIN WITH HEATER RUNNING. INSPECTED & FOUND HEATER FUEL SCREEN BOWL IN RT WING HOSE & LEAKING. RE-TIGHTENED SCREEN BOWL IAW MM CH 21-40-00. OPERATIONS & LEAK CHECKED GOOD AT THIS TIME.Feb 25, 2016 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Heating SystemSDR HYIA20151107001Push-Pull Rod · bentWHEN EXTENDING FLAPS 15 DEGREES, ACFT ROLLS RT UNCOMMANDED. REST OF FLAP DEPLOYMENT AFTER TRIM INITIATED FEELS NORMAL. INSPECTED & FOUND THE RT INBD & OTBD FLAP RODS BENT. R & R RIT INBD & OTBD FLAP PUSH & PULL RODS & RE-RIGGED FLAP CABLES.Nov 5, 2015 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 8PCR20151001001Connecting Rod · out of limitsDURING REPLACEMENT OF THE NR 2 CYLINDER, THE CONNECTING ROD BUSHING, PN 530658, HAD MOVED FROM THE CONNECTING ROD BORE IN A REARWARD DIRECTION & EXHIBITED MISSING MATERIAL FROM CONTACT WITH THE PISTON PIN BORE BOSS. THE ENG WAS COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED FOR FUROct 1, 2015 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR HYIA20140430115Fluid · lowWHILE TAXIING, THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO EXECUTE A RT TURN. THE RT BRAKE PEDAL WENT SOFT & THE ACFT STOPPED TURNING & TAXIED STRAIGHT FWD. THE PILOT CLOSED THE THROTTLE & STOPPED, BUT THE ACFTS NOSE & LT TIRE WENT INTO THE GRASS. THE ACFT COULD NOT BE MOVED WApr 27, 2014 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Master Cylinder/Brake ValveSDR HYIA2014040400002Sensor · failedAUTOPILOT COMPUTER CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED WITH A HOT ELECTRICAL ODOR IN CABIN. INSPECTED & FOUND ODOR FROM ALTITUDE SENSOR. DISCONNECTED AUTOPILOT SYS.Apr 4, 2014 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Altitude ControllerSDR HYIA20140414037Drag Brace · crackedAT SCHEDULED INSPECTION, NLG DRAG BRACE, PN 5142002-5 WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED IN THE AREA OF NLG ACTUATOR ATTACH POINT. METHOD OF INSPECTION WAS DYE PENETRANT. THIS CRACK WAS FOUND TO BE BEYOND LIMIT ALLOWABLE OF MEB91-11R1. THIS UNIT HAS BEEN SCRAPPED & A Nov 29, 2012 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR HYIA201205170003Spar · damagedDURING SCHEDULED MX, DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE AFT CARRY THROUGH SPAR STRUCTURE. DAMAGE INCLUDES FORWARD UPPER SPAR WEB FLANGE CRACKS EXTENDING FROM FASTENER LOCATIONS TO EDGE OF WEB FLANGE AND ALSO IN THE FLANGE RADIUS. UPON DISCOVERY OF DAMAGE, ACFT WASMay 16, 2012 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR HYIA3249MSMOKEDimmer · failedPILOT REPORTED THAT DURING NIGHT TRAINING FLIGHT, THE ODOR OF SMOKE WAS NOTED IN THE CABIN. NOTED SMOKE COMING FROM OVERHEAD LIGHTS. PILOT PERFORMED "CABIN ELECTRICAL FIRE OR SMOKE" MEMORY ITEMS, CONTACTED ATC, AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION, THSep 21, 2011 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR HYIA3249MRDRIndicator · smokeCREW WAS ATTEPMTING TO VERIFY FUCNTIONALITY OF WEATHER RADAR. WHEN ADJUSTING TILT AND GAIN, SMOKE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN POURING INTO THE COCKPIT FROM BENEATH THE WEATHER RADAR INDICATOR. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED, AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOOct 26, 2009 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Weather Radar SystemSDR HYIA3249MGround Wire · damagedON APPROACH, GEAR SELECTED DOWN, NO LT MAIN DOWN LOCK INDICATION. LAMP TESTED OK, PROCEDED WITH EMERGENGY EXTENSION CHECK LIST, STILL NO INDICATION. DECLARED EMERGENCY, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MX REPAIR LT MAIN DOWN LOCK INDICATOR GROUND WIRE. GEAR SWING Aug 24, 2009 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear System WiringSDR 97ZZZX361Line · leaksFLIGHT CREW NOTICED HYD LEAKAGE INBD WING. INSPECTION NOTED PIN HOLE IN LINE AT HYD FLOW SWITCH AREA. REPLACED LINE AND SERVICED SYSTEM. DETERIORATION OF LINE WAS CAUSE FOR LEAKAGE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS PRESSURE TESTS CONTINUE, BUT PREVENTIVE MAINT SHOULD Nov 12, 1996 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 96ZZZX5111Tire · flatAFTER COMPLETION OF FLIGHT AT THE GATE, FLIGHT CREW NOTICED LT MAIN TIRE FLAT. UPON TEAR-DOWN INSPECTION, NOTED WIRE FROM SIDE WALL DAMAGED THE TUBE. TOTAL TIME ON TIRE, 196 HOURS. MCCRARY 6.50X10, 8-PLY RECAP.Aug 10, 1996 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · TireSDR 96ZZZX2414Distributor Gear · teeth missingENGINE ROUGNESS NOTED. INSPECTION REVEALED RIGHT MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR GEAR MISSING SOME OF ITS TEETH (NOTED 259.6 HRS SINCE ITS LAST INSPECTION). CAUSE UNKNOWN.Apr 17, 1996 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Magneto/DistributorSDR 96ZZZX1779Hinge · crackedBAGGAGE DOOR WAS OPERATED AND FLIGHT CREW NOTICED BROKEN HINGE. HINGE IS WHITE METAL AND SUSPECTED TO BE OLD STYLE SLIDE LOCKS THAT CAUSED FRACTURE. CURRENTLY, S.K. KIT OF HYD ACTUATOR INSTALLED. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS WHEN LOADING, MAKE SURE BAGGAGE DOES NOT SMar 4, 1996 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR 96ZZZX1501Engine · roughnessFLIGHT CREW NOTICED ROUGHNESS IN LEFT ENGINE. INSPECTED MAGS, COMPRESSION TESTED CYLINDERS, CHECKED SPARK PLUGS. ENGINE WAS GROUND RUN. FLIGHT OK'D. NOTED NO PROBLEMS. RETURNED TO SERVICE. NOTED: MINUS 21 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT TEMPERATURE.Feb 19, 1996 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 95ZZZX5028Distributor Gear · teeth missingENGINE HAD SLIGHT ROUGHNESS AND TIMING JUMP TO THE TIME OF FAILURE. FOUND DISTRIBUTOR GEAR TEETH MISSING. RECOMMEND SHIMS BE CHECKED FOR GEAR FREEDOM AND UNIT BE REPLACED AT ONE-HALF OF SPECIFIC T.B.O. OF MAGNETO.Sep 3, 1995 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Magneto/Distributor
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