Continental IO-520-BA

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SDR XGN2005F00016Cylinder · crackedTHESE CYLINDERS SHOWED TO BE CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE HEAD. THE LEAKS SHOWED UP WHEN DOING THE COMPRESSION CHECK. DUE TO THE NR OF CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS. DO A COMPRESSION CHECK EVERY 50 HOURS. (K)Oct 11, 2005 · N1096W · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2005F00017Cylinder · crackedTHESE CYLINDERS SHOWED TO BE CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE HEAD. THE LEAKS SHOWED UP WHEN DOING THE COMPRESSION CHECK. DUE TO THE NR OF CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS, A COMPRESSION CHECK IS DONE EVERY 50 HOURS. (K)Oct 11, 2005 · N1096W · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00001Cylinder · crackedTHESE CYLINDERS SHOWED TO BE CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE HEAD. THE LEAKS SHOWED UP WHEN DOING THE COMPRESSION CHECK. DUE TO THE NUMBER OF CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS, WE DO A COMPRESSION CHECK EVERY 50 HRS. (K)Oct 11, 2005 · N1096W · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00003Cylinder · crackedCRACKS FOUND AT THE 50 HR INSPECTION. ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE CYLINDERS. (K)Oct 11, 2005 · N1194A · Beech 36BEECH · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00004Cylinder · crackedHEADS FOUND CRACKED AT THE 100 HR INSPECTION. 5 OF THE 6 CYLINDERS HAVE BEEN CHANGED IN THE LAST 400 HRS OF OPERATION. THIS CONTINUES TO BE AN ON GOING PROBLEM. (K)Oct 11, 2005 · N1194A · Beech 36BEECH · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00071Cylinder · crackedHEADS FOUND CRACKED AT THE 100 HR INSPECTION. 5 OF THE 6 CYLINDERS HAVE BEEN CHANGED IN THE LAST 400 HR OF OPERATION. THIS CONTINUES TO BE AN ON GOING PROBLEM. (K)Oct 11, 2005 · N1194A · Beech 36BEECH · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00072Cylinder · crackedCRACKS FOUND AT THE 50 HR INSPECTION. ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE MFG CYLINDERS. (K)Oct 11, 2005 · N1194A · Beech 36BEECH · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00073Cylinder · crackedTHESE CYLINDERS SHOWED TO BE CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE HEAD. THE LEAKS SHOWED UP WHEN DOING THE COMPRESSION CHECK. DUE TO THE NR OF CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS, COMPRESSION CHECK EVERY 50 HRS. (K)Oct 11, 2005 · N1096W · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00074Cylinder · crackedTHESE CYLINDERS SHOWED TO BE CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE HEAD. THE LEAKS SHOWED UP WHEN DOING THE COMPRESSION CHECK. DUE TO THE NUMBER OF CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS. WE DO A COMPRESSION CHECK EVERY 50 HRS. (K)Oct 11, 2005 · N1096W · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00075Cylinder · crackedTHESE CYLINDERS SHOWED TO BE CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE HEAD. THE LEAKS SHOWED UP WHEN DOING THE COMPRESSION CHECK. DUE TO THE NUMBER OF CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS, WE DO A COMPRESSION CHECK EVERY 50 HRS. (K)Oct 11, 2005 · N1096W · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2005F00009Cylinder · crackedFOUND CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD DURING 50 HR INSPECTION. THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE ECI CYLINDERS. (K)Oct 10, 2005 · N236CH · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00010Cylinder · crackedFOUND CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD DURING 50 HR INSPECTION. THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE CYLINDERS. (K)Sep 24, 2005 · N236CH · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA050822007Alternator · failed(CAN) THE ALTERNATOR REAR BEARING FAILED ALLOWING THE ROTOR TO TOUCH THE FIXED COIL WHICH GENERATED ENOUGH HEAT TO BURN THE PAINT ON THE COIL. AN ODOR WAS NOTICED IN THE CABIN.Aug 5, 2005 · Beech V35B · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2005FA0001396Cylinder Head · crackedCYLINDER 16911-11 BLEW A HOLE IN THE SIDE. CYLINDER 16757-25 CRACKED. TSN 71.2 ACA CYLINDERS. (K)Jul 5, 2005 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2005FA0000900Bladder · contaminatedCUSTOMER NOTED WHITE PARTICLES FROM QUICK DRAINS, INSPECTED, FOUND WHAT OWNER FOUND, WHITE PARTICLES. REMOVED FUEL BLADDERS. INSPECTED FOUND WHITE POWDER/ASH ON VARIOUS PLACES OF BOTH FUEL BLADDERS. FUEL BLADDERS MFG 7/04 AND 8/04. WHITE POWDER IS COMING Jun 14, 2005 · N428BD · Beech A36 · Fuel StorageSDR 2005FA0000901Bladder · contaminatedCUSTOMER NOTED WHITE PARTICLES FROM QUICK DRAINS. INSPECTED, FOUND WHAT OWNER FOUND WHITE PARTICLES. REMOVED FUEL BLADDERS. INSPECTED, FOUND WHITE POWDER/ASH ON VARIOUS PLACES OF BOTH FUEL BLADDERS. FUEL BLADDERS MFG 7/04 AND 8/04. WHITE POWDER IS COMINGJun 14, 2005 · N428BD · Beech A36 · Fuel StorageSDR XGN2005F00008Cylinder · crackedTHIS CYLINDER WAS IN THE NR2 POSITION AND IS A TYPE (A) HEAD. THIS CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD WAS FOUND AT THE 100 HOUR INSPECTION. WE ARE FINDING SIGNS OF AIR LEAKAGE ON THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD WHEN DOING A COMPRESSION CHECK. WE ARE SPRAYING SOAPYJun 14, 2005 · N1194A · Beech 36BEECH · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00070Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)May 29, 2005 · N1194A · Beech 36BEECH · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00068Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEAD CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)May 23, 2005 · N1194A · Beech 36BEECH · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00067Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEAD CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)May 8, 2005 · N236CH · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU510001736Control Cable · frayed(AUS) ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE FRAYED. INSPECTION FOUND AT LEAST 4 STRANDS BROKEN INTERNALLY. (CASA NR 510001736)Apr 8, 2005 · Beech A36 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2004FA0000575Wire Harness · brokenTHE SHIELDING ON THE IGN LEAD ON 4 CYLINDERS AT THE PLUG ENDS FRAYED AND BROKEN ALLOWING IGN NOISE TO BE HEARD OVER AIRCRAFT RADIO. PREVENTS PILOT FROM UNDERSTANDING ATC SHIELDING BROKE RT AT (B) ASSEMBLY. THIS IS THE RED SLICK IGN HARNESS.Jun 24, 2004 · N9139Q · Beech A36 · Ignition System WiringSDR 2002FA0001005Bearing · failedBEARING FAILURE IN ALTERNATOR CAUSED FAILURE OF CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.Aug 13, 2002 · N119RB · Beech V35 · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR AUS20020560Muffler · distorted(AUS) RH MUFFLER BUCKLED AND DISTORTED IN AREA UNDER THE HEATER SHROUD. ONE HEAT TRANSFER STUD MISSING. EXHAUST GAS ESCAPING INTO CABIN HEATER SYSTEM.May 31, 2002 · Beech F33A · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR 2002FA0000555Cylinder · leakingNOTICED OIL SEEPAGE BETWEEN THE HEAD AND BARREL OF THE NR 5 CYLINDER BETWEEN THE PUSH ROD TUBES DURING THE FIRST OIL CHANGE. DURING THE SECOND OIL CHANGE, NOTICED A SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN OIL LEAKAGE AT THE SAME PLACE ON THE NR 5 CYLINDER, ALSO NOTICED OIL LApr 4, 2002 · N323GB · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2002FA0000556Cylinder · leakingNOTICED OIL SEPPAGE BETWEEN THE HEAD AND BARREL OF THE NR 5 CYLINDER BETWEEN THE PUSH ROD TUBES DURING THE FIRST OIL CHANGE. DURING THE SECOND OIL CHANGE, NOTICED A SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN OIL LEAKAGE AT THE SAME PLACE ON THE NR 5 CYLINDER, ALSO NOTICED OIL LApr 4, 2002 · N323GB · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2001F00062Drive Gear · failedENG HAD STARTER DRIVE FAILURE. INVESTIGATION, STARTER DRIVE HAD BEEN SWITCHED 5 TIMES IN 300 HRS. FOUND OIL GALLEY TO STARTER DRIVE PLUGGED. SPLIT CRANKCASE, FOUND OIL GALLEY FROM REAR CAMSHAFT BRG SURFACE TO STARTER DRIVE BRG PLUGGED. THE PLUG WAS NOT INFeb 2, 2001 · N4456W · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2004FA0000742Nut · crackedON ANNUAL INSPECTION OF RUDDERS AT THE CENTER ATTACH FITTING AFT SPAR MOUNT, SLIGHT RUST WAS NOTED. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED 5 OUT OF THE 8 ATTACH NUTS ON THE SPAR ATTACH WERE CRACKED THROUGH TO THE BOLT THREADS. THESE NUTS ARE CRACKED ONLY O THE BOTTOM AJan 9, 2001 · N4572A · Beech V35B · FastenersSDR 20001013SH004Cap · brokenAFTER CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL QUANTITY, THE ROD-OIL-GAUGE CAP FAILED TO SECURELY LOCK IN PLACE WHEN IT WAS REINSTALLED. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND ONE OF THE TWO LOCKING TABS HAD BENT 90 INCHES UP INTO THE FILLER CAP''S ROD-PLATE SPRING COMPARTMENT. OVER TIMESep 30, 2000 · N18287 · Beech V35B · Engine Oil QuantitySDR 20000913SH009Cylinder Head · departedCYLINDER HEAD DEPARTED BARREL WHILE AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT. (X)Aug 30, 2000 · N1096W · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000714SH024Blade · crackedPROPELLER SUBMITTAL FOR AD 97-18-02 INITIAL INSPECTIONS. S/N A69152 (BLADE NR 1) FOUND CRACKED IN AREA OF A/O?????? USING EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION EQUIPMENT. NOTE: A/O??????WAS OVERDUE. SUBMITTER STATED SHOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETED NO LONGER THAN SEPT, 1999. Jun 16, 2000 · N87K · Beech S35 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 20000721SH018Cylinder Head · crackedCYLINDER NR 3 CRACKED FROM BOTTOM SPARK PLUG HOLE THROUGH EXHAUST PORT EXTENDING INTO EXTERNAL FINDS. FOUND DURING COMPRESSION CHECK FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION. CHANNEL CHROME CYLINDER, EXACT HOURS ON CYLINDER UNKNOWN (CHROME PLATED 9/86). SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED Jun 9, 2000 · N17825 · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA000928017Cylinder · cracked(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT HAD VIBRATION IN ENGINE. RETURNED TO AIRPORT, MAINTENANCE FOUND NR 2 CYLINDER CRACKED AT SPARK PLUG HOLE TO EXHAUST VALVE. CRACK APPROXIMATELY 5 INCHES LONG. CYLINDER REPLACED WITH NEW CONTINENTAL CYCLES AND RETURN TO SERVICE. (XJun 4, 2000 · Beech A45 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU000328Filter · contaminated(AUS) AIRFRAME FUEL FILTER CONTAMINATED BY AN UNKNOWN WHITE SUBSTANCE.May 4, 2000 · Beech V35 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/StrainerSDR AU981221Cylinder · cracked(AUS) ENGINE CYLINDER CRACKED FROM EXHAUST VALVE PORT TO BOTH SPARK PLUG HOLES. CYLINDER WAS A CHROME TYPE.Sep 22, 1998 · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU980487Cylinder Head · separated(AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM THE CYLINDER BARREL.Mar 1, 1998 · Beech V35 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU980488Crankcase · cracked(AUS) AT ENGINE BULK STRIP, FOLLOWING THE SEPARATION OF NR 2 CYLINDER HEAD (REFER MDR 98/0488), A 127 MM (5 INCH) LONG CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE CRANKCASE RUNNING FROM THE MATING FACE BACKBONE FLANGE DOWN TO THE NR 2 CYLINDER PAD. THE CRACK WAS OBSCURED BY THE LMar 1, 1998 · Beech V35 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU971525Filter · cracked(AUS) VACUUM SYSTEM CLEAR INLINE PRESSURE FILTER CRACKED AROUND JOINT.Dec 9, 1997 · Beech F33A · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR AU971547Crankshaft · broken(AUS) ENGINE CRANKSHAFT BROKEN.Nov 27, 1997 · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU971469Rivet · damaged(AUS) LH AND RH WING UPPER SKIN ATTACHMENT RIVETS SANDED TO A DEGREE WHEREBY UP TO 2/3 OF THE RADIUS MATERIAL HAS BEEN REMOVED. THE SANDING HAS ALSO REMOVED ALODINE SURFACE TREATMENT FROM THE UPPER WING SURFACES.Nov 14, 1997 · Beech A36 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR CA970910011Low Pitch Stop · mis adjusted(CAN) AIRCRAFT NOT GETTING FULL RPM. PROPELLER AND GOVERNOR REMOVED FOR BENCH CHECK. GOVERNOR SET CORRECTLY. PROPELLER WAS SET TOO HIGH PREVIOUS SETTING, INCORRECT REFERENCE STATIONS WERE USED.Aug 29, 1997 · Beech A36 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 97ZZZX3540Drive Gear · damagedALTERNATOR FAILED IN-FLIGHT. NORMAL LANDING MADE. ELECTRICALLY ALTERNATOR CHECKED OK. SAW ROTOR NOT MOVING WITH PROPELLER. REMOVED ALTERNATOR. ALTERNATOR DRIVE GEAR AND ALTERNATOR FACE DRIVE GEAR TEETH WORN AWAY. REMOVED DRIVE. PIECES OF BUSHING FELL OUJul 29, 1997 · N111HR · Beech F33A · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR 97ZZZX3541Drive Assy · failedALTERNATOR FAILED IN-FLIGHT. NORMAL LANDING MADE. ELECTRICALLY ALTERNATOR CHECKED OK. SAW ROTOR NOT MOVING WITH PROPELLER. REMOVED ALTERNATOR. ALTERNATOR DRIVE GEAR AND ALTERNATOR FACE DRIVE GEAR TEETH WORN AWAY. REMOVED DRIVE. PIECES OF BUSHING FELL OUJul 29, 1997 · N111HR · Beech F33A · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR AU970619Hub · faulty(AUS) PROPELLER HUB THREADS FAILED EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION - NO2 BLADE LOOSE IN HUB DUE TO BLADE NUT NOT BEING TORQUED AT LAST ASSEMBLY (SUSPECT AT INITIAL ASSEMBLY AT FACTORY APPROXIMATELY 20 YEARSPREVIOUSLY) - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERRORJun 3, 1997 · Beech V35A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 97ZZZX2334Crankshaft · brokeCRANKSHAFT FAILED IN FLIGHT. BROKE THROUGH SHORT CHECK AREA BETWEEN ROD JOURNALS 3 AND 4. ENGINE FROZE IN FLIGHT.May 10, 1997 · N1890W · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX1159Piston · brokenINSTALL NEW TCM CYLINDER AND VALVE ASSY USED SA 631475 PISTON DUE TO WEIGHT DIFFERENCE (TO BALANCE PISTON SET). INSTALL TCM RING SET. FLEW 228.1 HOURS. REMOVE CYL DUE TO ENG MISSING. FOUND TOP OF PISTON AND 1ST RING GLAND BROKEN. TOP 2 RINGS BROKEN. REASOFeb 27, 1997 · N9480S · Beech 35C33A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU970381Antenna · failed(AUS) GPS ANTENNA SHEARED OFF FLUSH WITH MOUNT BASEFeb 20, 1997 · Beech A36 · Global Positioning SystemSDR 96ZZZX5337Crankcase · crackedON 10-2-96 MAINTENANCE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN OIL LEAK ON THE ENGINE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, A CRACK WAS NOTED ABOVE THE TOP FORWARD CYLINDER HOLD DOWN STUD OF THE NR 5 CYLINDER. SUSPECT CAUSE OVERTORQUEING OR TORQUEING SEQUENCE. SUBMIMTTER STATED CLOSE INOct 2, 1996 · N1096W · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA960625201Flyweights · destroyed(CAN) FLYWEIGHTS JAMMED ON STOP PIN, WHICH SHEARED PIN. PIN AND FLYWEIGHTS WERE FOUND IN THE ENGINE OIL SUMP. THE ENGINE GEAR TRAIN WAS DAMAGED. THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FLYWEIGHTS AND FLYWEIGHT AXLE.Jun 20, 1996 · Beech V35B · Magneto/DistributorSDR 96ZZZX2875Crankshaft · brokenSIXTY-FIVE PERCENT POWER IN LEVEL FLIGHT, IFR CONDITIONS. CRANKSHAFT BROKE AT FIRST MAIN BEARING AFT NOSE BEARING THROUGH CHEEK. CRANKSHAFT TOTAL TIME, 2,301 HOURS. INSPECTED, MAGNAFLUXED, AND PERFORMED ULTRASONIC INSPECTION AT 1,485 HOURS. SUSPECT FATIGUEMar 24, 1996 · N9440Q · Beech V35B · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
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