Continental GTSIO-520-C

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SDR 17GR159B092401Governor · failedAFTER ROTATION PROPELLER WENT INTO FEATHER AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT ACTION ON THE PART OF THE PILOT. GOVERNOR WAS FOUND TO BE BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR. PROPELLER AND GOVERNOR O/H 1006.8 PRIOR TO THIS EVENT. PILOT WAS BALE TO CONTINUE CLIMB ON 1 ENGINE AND Sep 22, 2015 · N420RA · Cessna 421C · Propeller GovernorSDR HYIA20150729003Control Cable · disconnectedPILOT REPORTED NO PROPELLER RPM CONTROL THROUGH LEFT PROPELLER LEVER. FOUND LEFT PROPELLER CONTROL CABLE DISCONNECTED AT GOVERNOR. CONNECTED WITH PROPER HARDWARE IAW MM 61-20-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jul 28, 2015 · N6183J · Cessna 402C · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR 2014FA0000721Screw · shearedRPM AND MANIFOLD PRESSURE STARTED FLUCTUATING FOR THE RT ENGINE. WHITE SMOKE FROM TURBO CHARGER VENTS WAS NOTED AS WELL AS OIL STREAKS NOTED. OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO BOTTOM OF GREEN ARC ON THE OIL PRESSURE GAGE. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE CHECKLIST CALLED FOR ENGIDec 25, 2014 · N21WT · Cessna 421B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR BGJA2014042300002Alternator · failedTHE ACFT HAD TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE DURING FLIGHT, DUE TO BOTH CHARGING SYSTEMS FAILING TOGETHER. RT ALTERNATOR FAILED DURING CRUISE, SHORTLY AFTER LT ALTERNATOR FAILED DUE TO A FAILED DRIVE CLUTCH. THE RT ALTERNATOR APPEARED TO HAVE AN INTERNAL SHORT THATApr 3, 2014 · N550MA · Cessna 404 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2012FA0000596Clamp · crackedTURBOCHARGER TURBINE TO TAILPIPE V BAND CLAMP, FOUND TO HAVE A 3" LONG CRACK ALONG THE OUTER PERIMETER OF THE V BAND. CRACK SEPARATION WAS LESS THAN .0625" AT THE WIDEST POINT. THIS IS NOT A MULTI-SEGMENT V BAND. NO EXHAUST LEAK EVIDENT. DISCOVERED DURING Aug 24, 2012 · N678DB · Cessna 421B · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 2010FA0000522Blade · looseON CLIMB OUT, ACFT BEGAN TO SHAKE, IT BEGAN TO SHAKE WORSE AS THE FLIGHT PROGRESSED. FLIGHT LANDED SAFELY AT THE INTENDED AIRPORT. AFTER INSPECTION IT WAS REVEALED ONE OF THE PROPELLER BLADES WAS LOOSE. REMOVED PROPELLER AND SENT TO PROP SHOP FOR OVERHAUL.May 21, 2010 · N67JV · Cessna 421C · Propeller Blade SectionSDR T9ZR725Y4370/40Blade · leakingPROP WAS OBSERVED TO BE LEAKING GREASE FROM TWO BLADE SHANK AREAS. SPINNER WAS REMOVED FOR INSP AND ALL 3 BLADES APPEAR TO BE LEAKING GREASE. ONE BLADE WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE EXCESSIVE BLADE SHANK MOVEMENT BEYOND ALLOWABLE LIMITS. WHEN BLADES WERE CHECK FOR BLADDec 9, 2009 · N421JS · Cessna 421C · Propeller Blade SectionSDR T9ZR725Y4370/41Blade · damagedPROP WAS OBSERVED TO BE LEAKING GREASE FROM 2 BLADE SHANK AREAS. SPINNER WAS REMOVED FOR INSP AND ALL 3 BLADES APPEAR TO BE LEAKING GREASE. 1 BLADE WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE EXCESSIVE BLADE SHANK MOVEMENT BEYOND ALLOWABLE LIMITS. WHEN BLADES WERE CHECK FOR BLADE TWDec 9, 2009 · N421JS · Cessna 421C · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 2009FA0000845Cylinder · crackedREPAIRED CYLINDER FOUND TO BE CRACKED SPARK PLUG TO INJECTOR.Oct 6, 2009 · N54DR · Cessna 421B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2009FA0000844Cylinder · crackedREPAIRED CYLINDER FOUND TO BE CRACKED SAME PLACE AS OTHERS, SPARK PLUG TO INJECTOR.Sep 19, 2009 · N54DR · Cessna 421B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2009FA0000843Cylinder · crackedREPAIRED CYLINDER FOUND TO BE CRACKEDApr 17, 2009 · N54DR · Cessna 421B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2009FA0000841Cylinder · cracked12/25/08 6 CRACKED TCM CYLINDERS WERE REPLACED.Dec 5, 2008 · N54DR · Cessna 421B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR D382008F00000Thru Bolt · broken22.2 HOURS AFTER INSTALLING AN OVERHAULED (ALV9510) ALTERNATOR, THE PILOT CAME TO ME ABOUT A THRU BOLT THAT WAS COMING OUT OF THE ALTERNATOR CASE. THERE WAS ONE THRU BOLT STICKING OUT OF THE CASE AND ANOTHER HAD COME OUT AND WAS GONE. THE ALTERNATOR WAS CHARGIAug 29, 2008 · N421RM · Cessna 421A · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR TVD2006F00000Cylinder · crackedNR 3 CYLINDER ON THE LT ENGINE CRACKED COMPLETELY AROUND THE HEAD, APPROX 1.25 INCHES ABOVE THE BASE OF THE HEAD. THE CRACK WAS COMPLETELY AROUND THE CIRCUMFERANCE OF THE HEAD AND ALLOWED THE HEAD TO SLIP OFF OF THE BARREL, HALF AN INCH. THE PROP WAS FEATHERMar 30, 2006 · N4549Q · Cessna 402A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2006FA0000002Circuit Breaker · corrodedAVIONICS MASTER CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH FOUND INTERMITTENT DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD 2005-20-05, MEB05-1. PN 593-240-101 NOT FOUND IN MFG PARTS MANUAL BUT THIS WAS CLEARLY THE ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED CB. PROBLEM NR1, INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF CB HAD SEVERE CJan 4, 2006 · N678DB · Cessna 421B · Electrical Power System WiringSDR TZR2005F00022Cylinder · crackedCRACK IS TYPICAL FOR THESE CYLINDERS. RT NR 4. (SW05200509363). (K)Jun 10, 2005 · N409TE · Cessna 401A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR TZR2005F00023Cylinder · crackedCRACK IS TYPICAL FOR THESE CYLINDERS, RT ENGINE NR 3. (K)Jun 10, 2005 · N409TE · Cessna 401A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR TZR2005F00024Cylinder · crackedCRACK IS TYPICAL FOR THESE CYLINDERS. RT ENGINE, NR 3. (SW05200509364) (K)Jun 10, 2005 · N406TE · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR TZR2005F00025Cylinder · crackedCRACK IS TYPICAL FOR THESE CYLINDERS. RT ENGINE, NR 3 CYL. (SW05200509364) (K)Jun 10, 2005 · N405TE · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR TZR2005F00026Cylinder · crackedCRACK IS TYPICAL FOR THESE CYLINDERS, RT ENGINE NR 6 CYLINDER. (SW05200509365) (K)Jun 10, 2005 · N409TE · Cessna 401A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2005FA0001054Antenna · inoperativeFOUND UPPER UAT ANTENNA UNSERVICEABLE. (K)Apr 14, 2005 · N90193 · Cessna T207 · Central DisplaySDR TZR2005F00017Cylinder · crackedCRACKED FROM EXHAUST VALVE TO TOP SPARK PLUG. ECI CYLINDER. (SW05200507950) (K)Apr 11, 2005 · N409TE · Cessna 401A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2005FA0000517Hinge · misinstalledAIRCRAFT WAS HERE FOR COMPLETE EXTERIOR REPAINT. AFTER REMOVING RUDDER, COMPLIED WITH MFG MEB004. IT IS JUST A VISUAL INSPECTION, BUT IT DOES REQUIRE REMOVING THE RUDDER. FOUND THAT RUDDER HINGE ASSY WAS INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN. FOUND THAT ABOUT 75 PERCENT OMar 29, 2005 · N487DH · Cessna 421B · Rudder StructureSDR 2005FA0000396Rib · crackedDURING AN ANNUAL INSP, NOTED CRACKS IN LT AND RT WING T/E RIBS AT FORWARD END AFT SPAR ATTACHMENT POINT AREAS. AFFECTED RIBS ARE FIRST RIBS IB OF SPOILER SYSTEM ACTUATOR ATTACH POINTS. ALSO FOUND CRACKED AREA IN WING OB T/E SKIN PANEL AT ATTACHMENT POINT TO Feb 25, 2005 · N421CT · Cessna 421B · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 2005FA0000397Bulkhead · crackedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND AFT BULKHEAD OF THE LT WING TIP TANK ASSY. CRACKED THROUGH FROM APPROXIMATE CENTER OF THE IB LIGHTENING HOLE HORIZONTALLY TO THE BULKHEAD IB EDGE. CRACKED AREA IS ADJACENT TO AFT ATTACH POINT FOR THE TIP TANK ASSY. AIRCRAFFeb 25, 2005 · N421CT · Cessna 421B · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 2004FA0000927Bracket · misinstalledCOMPLIED WITH MFG MEB 00-4 RUDDER BEARING INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT. FOUND RUDDER LOWER HINGE BEARING BRACKET INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN FROM FACTORY. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN MEB FOUND ERRONEOUS AND INADEQUATE TO COMPLETE SATISFACTORY REPLACEMENT OF BRACKDec 21, 2004 · N678DB · Cessna 421B · Rudder Control SystemSDR 2005FA0000125Crankshaft · brokenCRANKSHAFT BROKE AT NR 2 MAIN. NO SIGNS OF OIL STARVATION. NO SIGNS OF CASE FRETTING. CASE WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. (K)Dec 2, 2004 · N210FC · Cessna 421B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2004FA0000355Cylinder Head · crackedAIRCRAFT NDT SERVICE WAS CONTRACTED TO VERIFY CRACKS IN THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEADS BETWEEN THE SPARK PLUG AND FUEL INJECTOR MOUNTING BOSS. AN EDDY CURRENT EXAMINATION DETERMINED THAT ALL TWELVE CYLINDER HEADS WERE CRACKED. THE OPERATOR REPLACED ALL TWELVE CYLIApr 27, 2004 · N5988M · Cessna 421B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2003FA0001035Bearing · destroyedAIRCRAFT LANDED EXITED ONTO TAXIWAY, FELT VIBRATION IN NOSE OF AIRCRAFT, FELL NOSE FIRST ONTO TAXIWAY. THE BEARINGS IN NOSE WHEEL FROZE AND SHEARED AXIAL. LANDING GEAR STRUT STRUCK GROUND AND COLLAPSED. THE BEARING AND ROLLER RETAINER ON ONE SIDE HAD DISINTSep 20, 2003 · N41053 · Cessna 421B · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2003F00283Gear · brokenREMOVED RIGHT INOPERATIVE ALTERNATOR FOR REPAIR AND NOTED. CRANKCASE DAMAGED, ALTERNATOR FACE GEAR, BROKEN AND LOOSE. FACE GEAR ATTACH BOLTS, DAMAGED AND LOOSE. (M)Apr 1, 2003 · N421A · Cessna 421A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2002FA0001271Windshield · failedWHILE AT CRUISE ALT FL240, PILOTS FRONT WINDSHIELD DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT ALONG WITH PART OF THE INSTRUMENT GLARE SHIELD AND PILOTS SUN VISOR. LAB EXAM OF WINDSHIELD DID NOT REVEAL POINT OF FAILURE BUT DID STATE NUMEROUS INSTALLATION DISCREPANCIES. MAINTENANCOct 31, 2002 · N333CJ · Cessna 421B · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR TXH2002F00000Downlock Switch · failedPILOT REPORTED LT MAIN GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED BUT NO GEAR DOWN INDICATION. FOUND DOWN LOCK SWITCH FAULTY. REPLACED SWITCH AND COPLETED RETRACTION TEST SATISFACTORY.Aug 15, 2002 · N4544Q · Cessna 402A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 2002FA0000656Insulator · burnedON REPLACING LEFT WING LOCKER FUEL CELL, DISCOVERED (PN 5656006-2), FIREWALL FIRE SCREEN COATING BURNED THROUGH BEHIND TURBOCHARGER. REMOVED RIGHT NACELLE TOP SKIN AND DISCOVERED OTHER (PN 5656006-2) FIREWALL FIRE SCREEN IN SIMILAR CONDITION. INSTALLED NEWMay 8, 2002 · N241MW · Cessna 421C · Engine FiresealsSDR MHJ2002F00000Transfer Pump · inoperativeTRANSFER PUMP, INOPERATIVE.Jan 28, 2002 · N3208Q · Cessna 401 · Fuel Transfer ValveSDR 2002FA0000665Structure · corrodedDURING INSPECTION OF THE WING NACELLE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT STRUCTURE CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED UNDER THE TRIM AND CARPETS. UPON REMOVAL OF THE NACELLE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM AND CARPETS SEVER SURFACE CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED. MAJOR SECTION OF THE NACELLE STRNov 20, 2001 · N333SF · Cessna 411A · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR IBU2001F00000Bolt · shearedALTERNATOR CASE THIN BOLTS ARE SHEARING. BOLTS THAT RECOVERED FROM ENGINE COWLING, SHOWS SIGNS OF STRETCHING. BOLTS POSSIBLE OVER TORQUED FROM FACTORY.Nov 19, 2001 · N748CA · Cessna 421C · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2001FA0000462Cylinder · malfunctionedLEFT ENGINE EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION. PILOT ELECTED TO LAND . REPLACED NR 2 CYLINDER. CLEANED VALVE GUIDES ON REMAINING CYLINDERS. REPLACED SPARK PLUG ON NR 1 CYLINDER. FLIGHT CHECK GOOD.Oct 17, 2001 · N421CR · Cessna 421B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR VDQ2001F00000Cylinder · crackedALL 6 CYLINDER CRACKED AT 781.6 HOURS SINCE NEW. SERIAL NUMBERS: 52A0016149, 52A0016150, 52A0016201, 52A0016202, 52A0016215, 52A0016217Oct 12, 2001 · N90193 · Cessna T207 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR VDQ2001F00001Cylinder · crackedALL 6 CYLINDERS CRACKED AT 781.6 HOURS SINCE NEW. SERIAL NUMBERS: 52A0016149, 52A0016150, 52A0016201, 52A0016202, 52A0016215, 52A0016217.Oct 12, 2001 · N90193 · Cessna T207 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR VDQ2001F00003Cylinder · crackedALL 6 CYLINDERS CRACKED AT 781.6 HOURS SINCE NEW. SERIAL NUMBERS: 52A0016149, 52A0016150, 52A0016201, 52A0016202, 52A0016215, 52A0016217.Oct 12, 2001 · N90193 · Cessna T207 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20010511CW010Spar Cap · crackedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, A CRACK APPROX 3 INCHES LONG WAS FOUND ON LEFT WING AFT SPAR, UPPER AFT CAP. BELOW BAGGAGE RACELLE.May 11, 2001 · N100YR · Cessna 421B · Wing SparSDR AU990862Switch · faulty(AUS) COMBUSTION HEATER FAULTY. AIR VALVE SWITCH JAMMED IN THE ON POSITION. VENT MOTOR MAIN POSITIVE LEAD NOT LOCKED TO THE POWER SOURCE CAUSING ARCING ON THE POST. MAIN HEAD GASKET CRACKED AND PERISHED. FUEL NOZZLE CONTAMINATED WITH RUST AND SCUM. OVERAug 12, 1999 · Cessna 411 · Heating SystemSDR AU970724Fitting · corroded(AUS) UPPER RH FUSELAGE WING ATTACHMENT FITTING CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION ON LOWER SURFACEJun 30, 1997 · Cessna 411 · Fuselage, Wing Attach FittingsSDR 95ZZZX1456Starter Adapter · failedAIRCRAFT LANDED AFTER DARK 2-9-95, WITH THE LEFT ENGINE SHUT DOWN. FOUND STARTER ADAPTER HAD TWO BROKEN TEETH AND METAL THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE. VERY ROUGH AIRCRAFT.Feb 10, 1995 · N44SC · Cessna 421A · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
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