Continental IO-520-C

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SDR XGN2003F00002Crankcase · crackedCRACK WAS DISCOVERED WHILE LOOKING FOR OIL LEAK DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS WITH MFG ENGINES. THEIR ATTEMPTS OF HEAVIER CRANKCASES AND 7TH STUD APPLICATIONS HAVE DOEN NOTHING TO GET RID OF THE PROBLEM.Aug 19, 2003 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20030802Alternator · faulty(AUS) ALTERNATOR FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND HIGH RESISTANCE IN BRUSH BLOCK AND GLAZED BRUSHES.Aug 4, 2003 · Beech 58 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR AUS20030803Alternator · faulty(AUS) RT ENGINE ALTERNATOR FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND HIGH RESISTANCE IN THE BRUSH BLOCK AND GLAZED BRUSHES.Jul 8, 2003 · Beech 58 · DC Generating SystemSDR AUS20030804Alternator · failed(AUS) RT ENGINE ALTERNATOR FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND HIGH RESISTANCEIN THE BRUSH BLOCK AND GLAZED BRUSHES.May 15, 2003 · Beech 58 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR AUS20030805Alternator · failed(AUS) RT ENGINE ALTERNATOR FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND HIGH RESISTANCE IN THE BRUSH BLOCK AND GLAZED BRUSHES.May 15, 2003 · Beech 58 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR AUS20030813Hub · cracked(AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED IN BLADE RETENTION THREADS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/PMC/47 AMDT1.May 12, 2003 · Beech D55 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR BSY2003F00011Motor · inoperativeGEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND, HAND CRANKED GEAR DOWN. REMOVED AND REPLACED GEAR MOTOR OPS CHECKS GOOD.May 6, 2003 · N3703Q · Beech 58 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR BSY2003F00012Switch · defectiveLT LANDING LIGHT SWITCH, WHEN TURNED OFF LIGHT STAYS ON. REMOVED AND REPLACED YET ANOTHER DEFECTIVE SWITCH.May 6, 2003 · N4098S · Beech 58 · Exterior LightingSDR AUS20030265Indicator · mismarked(AUS) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE LIMITS INCORRECTLY MARKED.PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Feb 5, 2003 · Beech 58 · Engine Oil PressureSDR AUS20021222Fitting · damaged(AUS) LH WING FORWARD LOWER ATTACHMENT BATHTUB FITTING CORRODED AND DAMAGED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Oct 23, 2002 · Beech 58 · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR AUS20021223Fitting · damaged(AUS) RH WING FORWARD LOWER ATTACHMENT BATHTUB FITTING CORRODED AND DAMAGED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Oct 23, 2002 · Beech 58 · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR AUS20021224Fitting · damaged(AUS) LH WING FORWARD TOP ATTACHMENT BATHTUB FITTING CORRODED AND DAMAGED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Oct 23, 2002 · Beech 58 · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR AUS20021225Fitting · corroded(AUS) RH WING REAR TOP ATTACHMENT BATHTUB FITTING CORRODED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Oct 23, 2002 · Beech 58 · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR AUS20021226Fitting · corroded(AUS) RH WING TOP FORWARD ATTACHMENT BATHTUB FITTING CORRODED.PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Oct 23, 2002 · Beech 58 · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR AUS20021227Fitting · corroded(AUS) LH WING REAR UPPER ATTACHMENT BATHTUB FITTING CORRODED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Oct 23, 2002 · Beech 58 · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR AUS20021228Connector · corroded(AUS) LH WING MAIN FUEL TANK OUTLET FUEL RESERVOIR CONNECTOR CORRODED DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION.Oct 23, 2002 · Beech 58 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR AUS20021229Connector · corroded(AUS) RH WING MAIN FUEL TANK OUTLET FUEL RESERVOIR CONNECTOR CORRODED DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION.Oct 23, 2002 · Beech 58 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR BSY2002F00022Downlock Switch · inoperativeGOING INTO (DET) HAD NO NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCK LIGHT, LANDED OK. FOUND NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCK SWITCH BAD. REMOVED AND REPLACED SWITCH OPS CHECKS GOOD.Sep 10, 2002 · N2064V · Beech 58 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR AUS20021122Rod · faulty(AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACTION ROD FAULTY. ROD HAD BEENILLEGALLY REPAIRED IN AN ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN THE ROD. RIVETSHAD BEEN REPLACED WITH BOLTS AND PENNY WASHERS. UNAPPROVEDREPAIR. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AUS20021123Rib · corroded(AUS) LH WING RIB PNO 9511023-3 AND RH WING RIB PNO 9511023-4 CORRODEDTHROUGH. LH WING RIB CHANNEL PNO 9511023-5 AND RH WING RIBCHANNEL PNO 9511023-6 CORRODED THROUGH. RIBS AND CHANNELS ARE LOCATED AT STN 66.Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR AUS20021124Cylinder · corroded(AUS) RT ENGINE CYLINDERS CORRODED ON CYLINDER WALLS. CORROSION PITS WERE IN EXCESS OF 0.381MM (0.015IN) DEEP. THREE CYLINDERS WERE ALSO FOUND TO BE CRACKED FROM EXHAUST SEATS TO THE EXHAUST PORTS. AIRCRAFT OPERATES FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 HOURS PER YEAR.Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20021125Rod End · corroded(AUS) LH AILERON TRIM TAB RODEND FORK RUSTY AND CLEVIS PIN SEIZED.Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Aileron Tab Control SystemSDR AUS20021126Fitting · corroded(AUS) WING ATTACHMENT TOP BATHTUB FITTINGS CORRODED AND DRAIN HOLES BLOCKED. NO CORROSION PROTECTION ON FITTINGS.Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Fuselage, Wing Attach FittingsSDR AUS20021127Doubler · corroded(AUS) LH AND RH FUSELAGE DOUBLERS LOCATED AT STN 0.00 CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION. ADJACENT RIB PNO 95-410005-4 CORRODEDAWAY. AIRCRAFT HAS OPERATED IN A SALT AIR ENVIRONMENT FOR A CONSIDERABLE TIME.Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR AUS20021128Bracket · misrepaired(AUS) LT AILERON INCORRECTLY SECURED TO THE HINGE BRACKET ASSEMBLY. ATTACHMENT HOLE DRILLED OVERSIZE AND A RIVNUT FITTED. UNAPPROVED PART / REPAIR. PERSONNEL / MAINTENANCE ERROR.Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · AileronsSDR AUS20021129Bearing · seized(AUS) RUDDER BEARINGS UNSERVICEABLE. TOP BEARING SEIZED WITH A GROOVE WORN IN THE ATTACHMENT PIVOT BOLT. CENTRE BEARING WORN. LOWER BEARING PARTIALLY SEIZED.Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Rudder Control SystemSDR AUS20021130Cable · corroded(AUS) LH AND RH MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK CABLES RUSTY. UPLOCK SPRINGS BROKEN AND RUSTY. CLOSING PANELS IN WHEEL WELL BAYS MISSING ALLOWING DIRT AND MUD ETC TO BUILD UP.Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AUS20021131Stringer · corroded(AUS) FUSELAGE STRINGER LOCATED AT STN 107.00 CONTAINED SEVEREEXFOLIATION CORROSION. EVIDENCE OF WATER ENTRY OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD.Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR AUS20021132Keel · corroded(AUS) LH AND RH KEEL SPLICE JOINTS LOCATED IN NOSE LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL AT STN 49.000 CONTAINED SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION BETWEEN THE JOINT FACES. ATTACHMENT RIVET HEADS MISSING. AFFECTED PARTS WERE:-1. LH FORWARD KEEL PNO 96-410032-6012. LH AFT KEEL PNOSep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Fuselage Main, KeelSDR AUS20021133Rib · corroded(AUS) LH AND RH WING TRAILING EDGE RIBS CORRODED. RIBS AFFECTED ARE:- LH WING-PNO 95110014-121PNO 95110014-191PNO 95110014-153PNO 95110014-129PNO 95110014-135RH WING-PNO 95110014-122PNO 95110014-192PNO 95110014-154PNO 95110014-130PNO 95110014-120Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR AUS20021134Rib · corroded(AUS) LT AND RT WING OUTER RIBS LOCATED AT STA 191 CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS.Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR AUS20021135Link · seized(AUS) SQUAT SWITCH LINKS SEIZED.Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR AUS20021136Pivot · seized(AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTER DOOR PIVOTS SEIZED.Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Landing Gear DoorsSDR CA020726008Throttle Cable · broken(CAN) APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES FROM ENGINE END THROTTLE CABLE BROKE. REPLACED THROTTLE CABLE.Jun 18, 2002 · Beech 58 · Power LeverSDR BSY2002F00009Throttle Cable · failedRIGHT THROTTLE CABLE BROKE ON FINAL APPROACH. SHUT ENGINE DOWN, FEATHERED PROP, LANDED. NO PROBLEM. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT THROTTLE CABLE OPS. GOOD.May 9, 2002 · N4098S · Beech 58 · Power LeverSDR AUS20020473Fitting · worn(AUS) RT HORIZONTAL STABILISER ATTACHMENT HOLES WORN. HOLES IN STUB SPAR ALSO WORN.May 6, 2002 · Beech 58 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA020510020Clamp · cracked(CAN) COUNTERWEIGHT CLAMP FOUND TO BE CRACKED IN THE MIDDLE MID-WAY BETWEEN THE CLAMP RETAINING BOLTS.Apr 15, 2002 · Beech D55 · Propeller AssemblySDR AUS20020267Nut · wrong part(AUS) LOWER RT WING REAR ATTACHMENT NUT INCORRECT PART. UNAPPROVED PART.Mar 20, 2002 · Beech 58 · FastenersSDR AUS20020268Nut · wrong part(AUS) LOWER LT WING REAR ATTACHMENT NUT INCORRECT PART. UNAPPROVED PART.Mar 20, 2002 · Beech 58 · FastenersSDR AUS20020269Nut · wrong part(AUS) UPPER LT WING FORWARD ATTACHMENT NUT INCORRECT PART. UNAPPROVED PART.Mar 20, 2002 · Beech 58 · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR AUS20020190Fuel Tank · contaminated(AUS) RT WING TIP TANK CONTAMINATED. SUSPECT NON-APPROVED SEALANT USED. POSSIBLE FILTER BLOCKAGE.Mar 11, 2002 · Beech 58 · Fuel StorageSDR AUS20020120Selector Switch · corroded(AUS) LT FUEL SELECTOR VALVE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED DUE TO CONTAMINATION.Feb 11, 2002 · Beech 58 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR AUS20020121Selector Switch · corroded(AUS) RT FUEL SELECTOR VALVE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED DUE TO CONTAMINATION.Feb 11, 2002 · Beech 58 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR AUS20020095Cable · wrong part(AUS) LT PROPELLER CONTROL CABLE DIAMETER WAS FOUND TO BE LESS THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE RH SIDE CABLE. LT CABLE WAS4.762MM (0.1875IN) INDIAMETER AND THE RT CABLE WAS 6.350MM (0.25IN). UNAPPROVED PART.Feb 8, 2002 · Beech 58 · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR BSY2002F00003Squat Switch · frozenLANDING GEAR WOULD NOT GO UP. FOUND SQUAT SWITCH FROZEN. THAWED OUT SWITCH CLEANED AND LUBED CYCLED GEAR. OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 8, 2002 · N696BD · Beech 58 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR BSY2002F00005Heater · failedPILOT NOTICED SMOKE IN COCKPIT, LANDED AT AIRPORT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AIRCRAFT FOUND NO ELECRTICAL PROBLEMS, TURNED ON HEATER AND CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE. REMOVED AND REPLACED HEATER ASSY.Feb 7, 2002 · N4AW · Beech 58 · Heating SystemSDR BSY2002F00001Switch · failedAIRCRAFT HAD ELECTRICAL SMELL IN COCKPIT. REMOVED AND REPLACED TAXI LIGHT SWITCH OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 8, 2002 · N58TA · Beech 58 · Light System WiringSDR XGN2002F00000Crankcase · crackedHALF CIRCLE CRACKED AT NR 6 CYLINDER PAD. CRACK RUNS FROM UPPER PART OF CRANKCASE FROM CYLINDER BASE STUD AT 2 OCLOCK POSITION TO CYLINDER BASE STUD AT 10 OCLOCK POSITION. WITH SEVERAL CRACK RADIATING FROM THE HALF CIRCLE CAUSING A SMALL TRIANGULAR PIECE TODec 31, 2001 · N69RP · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR AUS20011440Cylinder · cracked(AUS) RT ENGINE NR 2 AND NR 4 CYLINDERS CRACKED IN AREA OF HEAD / BARRELJOINT.Dec 24, 2001 · Beech E55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20011337Valve · corroded(AUS) FUEL SYSTEM CHECK VALVE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED AND CONTAMINATED DUE TO WATER IN FUEL CROSSFEED LINE.Dec 11, 2001 · Beech 58 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
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