# Service difficulty reports: N406GA A list on [N406GA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N406GA.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR HYIA20211022001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20211022001.md): Selector · faulty · Oct 17, 2021 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Engine Fuel and Control > THE PILOT REPORTED THE RIGHT ENGINE FUEL FLOW BEGAN FLUCTUATING IN FLIGHT, WITH THE ENGINE SURGING. THE PILOT ELECTED TO SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN A SINGLE-ENGINE LANDING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE FUEL SELECTOR TO BE FAULTY. TROUBLESHOOTING - [SDR HYIA20210407002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20210407002.md): Attach Fitting · corroded · Apr 7, 2021 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure > DURING MAINTENANCE 2 SPOTS OF CORROSION WERE IDENTIFIED ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE UPPER HORIZONTAL LEG OF THE 0822550-46 WING ATTACH FITTING (RH UPPER AFT FITTING, FORWARD SPAR). THE FIRST SPOT MEASURES APPROXIMATELY.514 INCHES LONG,.330 INCHES WIDE, WITH - [SDR HYIA20210407001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20210407001.md): Fitting · cracked · Apr 7, 2021 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach Fittings > DURING NDT INSPECTION AS NOTED IN SID 57-10-16, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LEFT HAND INBOARD NACELLE FITTING. (P/N: 5292029-21) THIS CRACK MEASURES APPROXIMATELY.095 INCHES LONG ON THE OUTBOARD LOWER LEG OF THE FITTING, AND IS CONSISTENT WITH OTHER CRACKS - [SDR HYIA2020013129001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA2020013129001.md): Blower · inoperative · Jan 29, 2020 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Air Distribution Fan > THE PILOT NOTED A BURNING SMELL IN FLIGHT, CABIN FAN CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND DETERMINED TO BE HEATER FAN INOPERATIVE, SYSTEM WAS DISABLED AND PLACED ON MEL, ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN BE PROVIDED AFTER RECEIPT OF TEARDOWN INSPECTION REPO - [SDR HYIA20170921002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20170921002.md): Spar Cap · corroded · Sep 16, 2017 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Wing Spar > CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED ON THE AFT LOWER OUTBOARD SPAR CAP. CORROSION WAS FOUND AT RWS 107.21 TO 111.781 ON THE BOTTOM OF THE HORIZONTAL LEG OF THE CAP. DEEPER THAN THE ALLOWABLE LIMITS IAW MEB 91-11 R1, SECTION 3, ITEM B. THE SPAR CAP WAS REPLACED. - [SDR HYIA09212017001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA09212017001.md): Rib · cracked · Sep 13, 2017 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Wing Main, Frame Structure > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE RT CLOSE OUT RIB. THE CRACK WAS FOUND FROM THE FORWARD ROW OF LOCK FASTENERS IN THE AFT TRUNNION SUPPORT TO THE AFT SIGNAL CONDITIONER MOUNTING UPRIGHT. THE CRACKED MEASURED OUT TO 2.60 INCHES IN L - [SDR HYIA20170712002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20170712002.md): Indicator · failed · Jul 11, 2017 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Weather Radar System > PILOT REPORTED BURNING SMELL FROM WEATHER RADAR WHEN TURNED ON. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE SOURCE TO BE A FAULTY INDICATOR. THE SYSTEM WAS PLACED OM MEL UNTIL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE VISIT. - [SDR HYIA20161014001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20161014001.md): Wire · damaged · Oct 13, 2016 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Air Conditioning System Wiring > PASSENGER REPORTED BURNING ODOR OUT OF REAR OF AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED ALL AFT COMPARTMENT WIRING FOUND POWER WIRES FOR CABIN VENT FAN TO BE BEGINNING TO OVERHEAT DUE TO LACK OF INSULATION INTEGRITY. CUT BAD PORTIONS OF SPLICE ON THE POSITIVE AND NEGAT - [SDR HYIA20160803047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160803047.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Jul 15, 2016 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE. - [SDR HYIA20160803046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160803046.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Jul 15, 2016 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE. - [SDR HYIA20151203002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20151203002.md): Gasket · defective · Nov 29, 2015 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Heating System > PILOT REPORTED STRONG SMELL OF FUEL, WHEN COCKPIT WITH THE HEATER RUNNING. R & R THE HEATER FUEL FILTER GASKET & PUMP OUTLET FITTING. OPERATIONALLY CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR HYIA03272015002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA03272015002.md): Beam · cracked · Mar 26, 2015 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon Miscellaneous Structure > THE RT NACELLE CROSSOVER BEAM ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT AFT FACE IN AREA OF TURBOCHARGER MOUNT BRACKET HOLE LOCATIONS DURING DISASSEMBLY OF TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY TO FACILITATE OTHER MAINTENANCE. CRACK LOCATED ADJACENT TO OTBD MOST TURBOCHARGER BRACK - [SDR HYIA03252015003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA03252015003.md): Beam · cracked · Mar 23, 2015 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon Miscellaneous Structure > THE RT NACELLE INBD ENG BEAM WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED JUST AFT OF AFT ENG MOUNT, TRANSVERSE TO LENGTH OF BEAM, ACROSS UPPER FACE OF BEAM, DURING NDT PRESCRIBED WITHIN MEL-54-01. REMOVE BEAM ASSEMBLY FROM NACELLE, PERFORM DETAILED VISUAL INSPECTION OF SURROUNDI - [SDR HYIA20150320001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20150320001.md): Skin · corroded · Mar 16, 2015 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Wing, Plate/Skin > DURING INSPECTION A LOWER WING FUEL LEAK WAS DISCOVERED. THE REPAIR TO THE LOWER WING CONSTITUTES A MAJOR REPAIR. REPAIRED THE LOWER WING ASSEMBLY, OEM PN 5122011-21, AT WING STATION 137.2 CTR IAW MEB95-11R1 & AMM D2527-10-13 AS REVISED CHAPTER 51, STRUCTURA - [SDR HYIA20140926B](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20140926B.md): Unknown · malfunctioned · Sep 25, 2014 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > RIGHT MLG FAILED TO EXTEND. ACFT LANDED WITH THE RT MAIN GEAR UP. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF FAILURE. - [SDR HYIA20140425113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20140425113.md): Unknown · malfunctioned · Apr 22, 2014 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Engine Fuel and Control > PILOT REPORTED LT ENG FUEL FLOW FLUCTUATES AROUND 100 PPH DURING CLIMB WITH FUEL PUMP, AUXILIARY, OFF. REPLACED LT ENG DRIVEN FUEL PUMP IAW CMI MANUAL & RELEASED FOR A FCF. THE FCF WAS UNSATISFACTORY. THE ACFT IS STILL IN MAINTENANCE. THIS REPORT WILL BE AM - [SDR HYIA20140414058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20140414058.md): Drag Brace · cracked · Dec 4, 2013 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > AT SCHEDULED INSPECTION, NLG DRAG BRACE, OEM 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. THIS UNIT HAS BEEN SCRAPPED & A REPLACEME - [SDR HYIA20120928001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20120928001.md): Master Cylinder · low · Sep 23, 2012 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve > ON LANDING, PILOT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS LITTLE TO NO PRESSURE WHEN APPLYING RIGHT BRAKE. LANDED AIRCRAFT SAFELY AND MAINTAINED DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. ON MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, SERVICED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, AND BLED THE SYSTEM IAW MM 32-40. - [SDR HYIA08242012004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA08242012004.md): Beam · chafed · Aug 24, 2012 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame > DURING A SCHEDULED MX, INSPECTION OF THE LEFT NACELLE INBD ENGINE BEAM REVEALED A CHAFE. R & R BEAM WITH NEW PART. - [SDR HYIA08242012003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA08242012003.md): Crossbeam · cracked · Aug 24, 2012 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame > DURING A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MX, DAMAGE WAS NOTICED TO THE LT NACELLE CROSSOVER BEAM. UPON ARRIVAL IN FACILITY, CROSSOVER BEAM WAS FOUND CRACKED. R & R BEAM WITH NEW PART. - [SDR HYIA20140415054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20140415054.md): Drag Brace · cracked · Apr 26, 2011 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > AT SCHEDULED INSPECTION, NLG DRAG BRACE, OEM 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 WITHIN ALLOWABLE LIMIT. THIS UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED IAW PROCEDURE - [SDR HYIA406GALMG](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA406GALMG.md): O-Ring · split · Oct 14, 2009 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > CREW REPORTED THAT GEAR RETRACTION, LANDING GEAR WARNING HORN SOUNDED AND ALL THREE GEAR DOWN ANDM LOCKED LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. TOWER FLY-BY REVEALED THAT GEAR DID NOT LOOK "NORMAL". CREW PERFORMED "GEAR WILL NOT EXTEND HYDRAULICALLY" PROCEDURE USING EM - [SDR HYIA406GAAVMSTR](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA406GAAVMSTR.md): Circuit Breaker · unserviceable · Aug 31, 2009 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · DC Power Distribution System > CREW REPORTED AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH INOPERATIVE. MX R & R CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH. SYS CHECKS OK. ACFT RELEASED BACK TO SERVICE. - [SDR HYI2005F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYI2005F00003.md): Beam · cracked · Feb 16, 2005 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame > DURING ENGINE NACELLE INSPECTION, FOUND 1.5 INCH CRACK ON TOP REAR RADIUS OF CROSSOVER BEAM. REMOVED BEAN AND INSTALLED NEW BEAM IAW MFG MM. (NE01200502852) (K) - [SDR HYI2002F00011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYI2002F00011.md): Master Switch · inoperative · Mar 22, 2002 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Instrument Panel > ON PREFLIGHT, CREW REPORTED AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH, INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE SWITCH AND RETURNED THE AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. - [SDR 20010607CW009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010607CW009.md): Bolt · sheared · Apr 30, 2001 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > RIGHT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. FORWARD DRIVE GEAR FOR STARTER ADAPTOR LOOSE IN ACCESSORY CASE. ALL 6 BOLTS SHEARED OFF CRANKSHAFT END. - [SDR 98ZZZX47](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX47.md): Axle · cracked · Dec 3, 1997 · N406GA · Cessna 402C · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > PILOT HAD DIFFICULTY DURING TAXI, RT WHEEL BINDING. MAINTENANCE FOUND BRAKE DISC CONTACTING LOWER BARREL OF STRUT. FOUND AXLE CRACKED UPON TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 = 'N406GA' AND registry_match = 'registration' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N406GA/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.