Continental GTSIO-520-F

Service difficulty reports · 19

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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 engine_model_key = 'GTSIO520F'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR 2020FA0000006Engine · malfunctionedENGINE DEVELOPED LOW OIL PRESSURE IN FLIGHT APPROX 20 PSI. REMOVED AND CLEANED OIL PRESSURE RELIEF PLUNGER. FOUND CARBON BITS IN OIL FROM CAVITY. ABOUT 20 HOURS LATER THE LOW OIL PRESSURE RETURNED. REMOVED OIL PRESSURE RELIEF PLUNGER. MORE CARBON BITS FOct 28, 2019 · N37127 · Cessna 404 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2015FA0000245Crankcase · crackedDURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND A SUSPECT CRACK ON THE RT ENGINE BETWEEN THE NR 1 AND NR 3 CYLINDERS. PERFORMED A DYE PENETRATE INSPECTION AND VERIFIED AN APPROXIMATELY 4" CRACK IN THE CRANKCASE EXTENDING FROM A THROUGH BOLT UP INTO THE CRITICAL AREA AS OUMar 11, 2015 · N88584 · Cessna 421C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR BGJA2013F00009Bulkhead · crackedFOUND BULKHEAD AT BS 295.17 CRACKED FROM UPPER LT AND RT LIGHTNING HOLE THROUGH INBD FLANGE. IN ADDITION A .2500" CRACK WAS FOUND PROTRUDING INBD FROM STRINGER RELIEF JUST ABOVE TOP LT LIGHTNING HOLE.Jan 10, 2013 · N9746C · Cessna T303 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR JBZA201210261003Stud · brokenDURING AMT TROUBLESHOOTING OF THE NR 1 ENGINE ALTERNATOR INTERMITTENT, DISCOVERED CRANKCASE STUDS BROKEN, UNRELATED TO THE ALTERNATOR ISSUE, INITIATED THE DISASSEMBLY AND REMOVED CYLINDER, ALL NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING CHECKS OK, REPLACING THE STUDS, ALSO REPLAOct 23, 2012 · N56RX · Cessna 421C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2010FA0000439Gearbox · wornAFTER TAKEOFF GEAR DID NOT FULLY RETRACT. THE RED GEAR IN-TRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION WAS PERFORMED AND GOT (3) GREEN INDICATION. RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND PLACED ACFT ON JACKS. RETRACT CHECK PERFORMED AND AFTER GEAR UNLOCKEDApr 30, 2010 · N421PD · Cessna 421B · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 2010FA0000387Bracket · broken(H12R) PREFLIGHT CONTROL CHECKED GOOD, THE ELEVATOR WAS HITTING THE CONTROL STOPS, ON TAKEOFF THE ACFT HAD PARTIAL ELEVATOR CONTROL, ON LANDING THE ACFT HAD PARTIAL ELEVATOR CONTROL, BEFORE FURTHER FLIGHTS THE CONTROLS WERE CHECKED, THE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK BRACApr 1, 2010 · N88719 · Cessna 404 · Elevator Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2009FA0000769Diode · intermittentPILOT COMPLAINED ABOUT RT ENG GOING TO HIGH FUEL PUMP PRESSURE INTERMITTENTLY WITH PUMP SET ON LOW, AFTER MANY HOURS OF TROUBLESHOOTING (IT ALWAYS WORKED IN THE SHOP PROPERLY), THE PROBLEM WAS DETERMINED TO BE AN INTERMITTENT DIODE IN THE FUEL BOOST PUMP CIRCUJul 14, 2009 · N3875C · Cessna 421C · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 2006FA0000132Windshield · blew outDURING PRESSURIZED FLIGHT, AT 17000 FEET, THE RT SIDE WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND A MAJOR PORTION BLEW OUT. THE GLARESHIELD IS A ONE PIECE ASSY AND STAYED INTACT; THE RT SIDE REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE THE FASTENERS ON THE RT SIDE FAILED AND AJan 30, 2006 · Cessna 421C · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR 2005FA0000621Control Cable · damagedDURING INSPECTION, FOUND CABLE TO BE BLENDED AT FAIRLEAD APPROX 6 INCHES FROM AFT END OF CABLE. PROBABLE CAUSE FROM NEW STYLE (STAINLESS STEEL) CABLE. NEW STYLE LASTED ONLY FRACTION OF TIME AS OLD STYLE. (SW01200504154) (K)Apr 11, 2005 · N5388J · Cessna 404 · Elevator Control SystemSDR GNB2005F00003Line · corrodedFAILED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CHECK. LINE LAYING ON DUCTING FOR HEATING CAUSING CORROSION TO FORM. (SW01200502894) (K)Jan 11, 2005 · N54ZP · Cessna 404 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AIH2004F00000Uplock Hook · brokenPILOT REPORTED LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT STAY RETRACTED. THE GEAR WOULD (SLAM) WHEN UP. THE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED PROPERLY AND AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL JACKED UP THE AIR CRAFT AND DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM, INSPECTION REVEALED THE RT Sep 7, 2004 · N1007G · Cessna 421C · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR DYV2003F00003Governor · failedAFTER TAKEOFF THE POWER WAS REDUCED TO CLIMB POWER. AT THE PROPELLER RPM REDUCTION FROM 2235 TO 1900, THE PROPELLER WENT DIRECTLY INTO FEATHER. A SAFE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. UPON INVESTIGATION ALL ENGINE FUNCTIONS WERE FOUND NORMAL EXCEPT THAT THE POSITION.Dec 1, 2003 · N4119M · Cessna 421C · Propeller GovernorSDR DYV2003F00001Bellcrank · crackedCOULD BE OVER STEERING ON TUG MOTOR OR EXCESSIVE USE.Jun 5, 2003 · N4119M · Cessna 421C · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR BLI2003F00001Spacer · wrong partWHILE REPLACING AN ALTERNATOR, NOTICED THAT DRIVE GER RETAINING NUT WOULD NOT RUN DOWN SUFFICIENTLY TO INSTALL SAFETY. DISCOVERED 2 DIFFERENT SPACER SIZES ON OLD AND NEW AACT. REMOVED CORRECT SIZE SPACER FROM ANOTHER OHC ALTERNATOR AND INSTALLED. CONTACTED Mar 31, 2003 · N65AE · Cessna 421B · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR EAT2003F00000Spar · damagedDURING A REPAIR FOR A EXHAUST BRACKET AND LOWER SKIN REPAIRS ON THE LEFT ENGINE NACELLE HEAT DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LFET FORWARD SPAR BETWEEN WING STA CWS88-10555555. THIS DAMAGE IS MOST LIKELY DUE TO A CRACKED EXHAUST OUTLET OFF THE TURBO DIRECTING HOT EXHAFeb 1, 2003 · N167SA · Cessna 404 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR BLI2002F00001Alternator · failedLEFT ALTERNATOR FAILED TO COME ON LINE WHEN DEPARTURE WAS ATTEMPTED. ALTERNATOR WAS SHIPPED BY US TO REPAIR STATION. THEY INSTALLED IT AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE AND TO OUR FACILITY.Mar 20, 2002 · N65AE · Cessna 421B · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2001FA0000417Nut · failedAIRCRAFT WAS TAXING FROM THE MAIN RUNWAY TO THE GATE, PILOT FELT AND HEARD BUMPING NOISE UPON MAKING A RIGHT TURN. AS HE WAS MAKING RIGHT TURN ONTO RAMP TORQUE LINKS SEPARATED CAUSING THE RIGHT WHEEL AND PISTON ASSEMBLY TO ROTATE ABOUT 135 DEGREES, CAUSING DAAug 30, 2001 · N781SL · Cessna 421B · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR BLIA512CB1701Wire · chafedAPPROACH TO AIRPORT: RIGHT ENGINE FIRE WARNING ON. REDUCED POWER, CO-PILOT LOOKED FOR SMOKE. NONE NOTED, LIGHT OUT LANDED, CALLED MAINTENANCE AIRCRAFT DID NOT RETURN TO BASE. LIGHT INDICATOR PROBLEM INSPECTED, EXHAUST AND ENGINE FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE Aug 15, 2001 · N65AE · Cessna 421B · Fire DetectionSDR 20010501CW001Fuel Cap · crackedFUEL LEAK AT HEATER FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY IN RIGHT WING. CAP ON TOP OF ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO HAVE CRACK IN THREADS. CAP IS MADE OF ALUMINUM. PART IS PRESUMED TO BE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. NO KNOW DISASSEMBLY IN SERVICE HISTORY. CAP WAS LOOSE IN SPITE OF LOCK TFeb 7, 2001 · N12RJ · Cessna 421C · Heating System
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