Continental IO-520-D

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SDR CA060515005Spar · cracked(CAN) 1) SPAR (P/N 0732602-2 2) REINFORCEMENT (P/N 0732603-1 3) BRACKETS (P/N 0732101-4 ALL 3 OF ABOVE ITEMS WERE FOUND CRACKED AND REPLACED. (TC NR 20060515005).May 1, 2006 · Cessna A185F · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 2006FMAA02Reinforcement · crackedFOUND A .5 INCH LONG CRACK IN THE IB ANGLE-TAILCONE REINFORCEMENT LT FROM TOP OF ANGLE DOWN TO WITHIN .25 INCH OF IB HORIZONTAL MOUNTING BOLT HOLE. (K)Apr 25, 2006 · N1541F · Cessna 185D · Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach FittingsSDR CA060425002Rib · crackedRIGHT WING RIB AT STN 40.125 AFT UPPER FLANGE CRACKED ALONG BEND RADIUS.Apr 25, 2006 · Cessna A185F · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR CA060514004Cylinder Head · cracked(CAN) CYLINDERS 3, 1, AND 3 REPLACED DUE TO CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. ALL CYLINDERS ON THIS ENGINE WHERE REPLACED AT 347.7 HRS SINCE OVERHAUL IAW E.C.I. SB 04-1. (TC NR 20060514004)Apr 12, 2006 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR HXR2006F00000Cylinder · crackedNR 2 CYLINDER CRACKED. NR 6 CYLINDER CRACKED AND HAS A HOLE IN IT. (K)Mar 8, 2006 · N8295Q · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR HXR2006F00001Cylinder · crackedNR 2 CYLINDER CRACKED. NR 6 CYLINDER CRACKED AND HAS A HOLE IN IT. (K)Mar 8, 2006 · N8295Q · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA060619001Blade · crackedPROPELLER D2A34C58, SERIAL NR 705814, WORK ORDER NR T68807, C-FYJJ. PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR 10 YEAR OVERHAUL. LAST OVERHAUL MARCH 1996, NOW 800.5 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. FOUND BLADE S-90AT-4, SERIAL NR C75151YS, CRACKED IN BLADE THREADS, FOUND WITH EDDY CURRENFeb 17, 2006 · Cessna A185E · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA060619003Hub · cracked(CAN) PROPELLER D2A34C58-NO, SERIAL NR 705814, WORK ORDER NR T68807, C-FYJJ. PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR 10 YEAR OVERHAUL. LAST OVERHAUL MARCH 1996, NOW 800.5 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. FOUND HUB D4716, SERIAL NR 705814, CRACKED IN THREADS THAT THE BLADE RETENTION NUFeb 17, 2006 · Cessna A185E · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA060116007Bracket · brokenUPON APPROACH TO LAND ON LAKE, FLAPS 10 SELECTED. A/C IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO ROLL TO LT, RETURNED FLAPS TO ZERO, A/C RETURNED TO LVL FLT. TRIED TO DEPLOY FLAPS AGAIN (SLOWLY) AND OBSERVED RT FLAP DEPLOYED NORMALLY, LT FLAP DID NOT MOVE, A/C THEN RETURNED TO WJan 15, 2006 · Cessna A185F · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR CA051221001Hinge · misrepairedUPON INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL DISCOVERED SEVERAL PLACES WHERE NAILS AND LOCK PINS WERE USED IN PLACE OF THE PROPER NAS561 PINS. SAFETYING METHOD WAS "BENT OVER" INSTEAD OF LOCK WIRE. LOCATIONS WERE TRIM WHEEL, SEAT BACK HINGE POINTS AND SEAT LOCK MEDec 15, 2005 · Cessna A185F · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR 2006FA0000052Blade · fracturedPILOT TOOKOFF, DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURRED FROM ENGINE. ENGINE PULLS BACK TO IDLE AND EMERGENCY LANDING MADE ON ROAD . UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THERE WAS 7.5 INCHES OF BLADE TIP MISSING. SERIAL NR OF BLADE IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AT TNov 23, 2005 · N2653X · Cessna P206 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA051108008Injector · contaminated(CAN) FULL POWER NOT AVAILABLE FOR TAKEOFF. STATIC RPM 150 RPM LOW. ENGINE SLIGHTLY ROUGH. REMOVED INJECTORS AND FOUND UNIDENTIFIED PARTICLE IN NR5 INJECTOR. REMOVED PARTICLE AND ENGINE RAN NORMALLY.Sep 15, 2005 · Cessna A185F · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR 2005FA0001079Magneto · damagedPERFORMED MAGNETO CHECK AND FOUND LT MAGNETO DROPPED 500 RPM. REMOVED MAG AND FOUND IMPULSE COUPLING RIVETS SHEARED, DRIVE GEAR BUMPER RETAINER BROKEN AND BUMPERS DAMAGED. REMOVED OIL FILTER AND FOUND METAL SHAVINGS.Aug 1, 2005 · N61423 · Cessna A185F · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA050815002Line · corroded(CAN) DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND FUEL CROSS-FEED LINE ROUTED THROUGH RT DOOR POST WEEPING FUEL. PORTION OF LINE REMOVED AND UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION A PIN-HOLE CAUSED BY CORROSION WAS FOUND UNDER PLASTIC ANTI-CHAFE MATERIAL. SUSPECT CONDENSATION OVER MANY YJul 14, 2005 · Cessna A185F · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA050712002Bearing · unserviceableWHILE FUNCTION CHECKING THE AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM PRIOR TO FLIGHT THEY BECAME HARD TO OPERATE. THE CO-PILOT'S CONTROL COLUMN BEARING ON OUTER SURFACE OF FIREWALL WAS FOUND TO BE UNSERVICEABLE. THE NEEDLE BEARINGS HAD DEPARTED THE CAGE. THE BEARING WAS REPLJul 7, 2005 · Cessna U206B · Control Column SectionSDR CA050615009Cylinder Head · cracked(CAN) AS PROPELLER WAS ROTATED, AIR WAS HEARD ESCAPING FROM NR 2 CYLINDER. A CYLINDER LEAKAGE CHECK WAS CARRIED OUT TO CONFIRM LEAKAGE, AND A SOAP/WATER SOLUTION USED TO LOCATE THE CRACK. CRACK WAS LOCATED IN CYLINDER HEAD ABOVE EXHAUST VALVE AREA. CYLINDER Jun 12, 2005 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA050630004Battery Cable · failed(CAN) BATTERY DISCHARGE - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TURNED OFF. NORMAL LANDING. BATTERY REMOVED/CHARGED/REPLACED.Jun 6, 2005 · Cessna U206G · Battery/Charger SystemSDR 2005FA0000873Engine · making metalFACTORY REBUILT ENGINE WAS INSTALLED ON THE AIRFRAME. DURING THE GROUND RUNS, LEAK CHECKS AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS, THE MECHANIC NOTED THE PROP GOVERNOR WAS NOT CONTROLLING THE PROP AS IT SHOULD. AFTER PERFORMING CHECKS RECOMMENDED BY THE MFG, PROP WAS REMOVED Jun 2, 2005 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA050614009Crankshaft · fractured(CAN) CRANKSHAFT FRACTURED AT NR 2 MAIN BEARING JOURNAL FILLET NEXT TO NR 3 CHEEK. FAILURE IS IN LINE WITH NR 2 CONNECTING ROD JOURNAL IN AREA WHERE CRANKSHAFT IS INSPECTED FOR SUB-SURFACE CRACKS BY UT. MAIN BEARINGS WERE POUNDED TO VERY THIN METAL PIECES. NMay 24, 2005 · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA050616002Oil Cooler · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION OIL WAS NOTICED TO BE LEAKING, THE SOURCE OF WHICH WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE OIL COOLER AS THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE WELD ALONG THE UPPER OUTER CORNER OF THE OIL COOLER. THE OIL COOLER WAS REPLACED WITH AN OVERHAULED UNIT.May 13, 2005 · Cessna U206B · Engine Oil CoolerSDR CA050413004Alternator · unserviceable(CAN) UPON CLIMB-OUT AFTER DEPARTURE NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE LT SIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE SMELL OF BURNING IN THE COCKPIT. NOTIFIED THE TOWER OF THE EVIDENCE OF SMOKE AND RETURNED TO LAND UNEVENTFULLY. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS REVEALED THE ALApr 8, 2005 · Cessna U206B · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR CA050316005Hub · cracked(CAN) MCCAULEY PROPELLER D2A34C58, WORK ORDER NR T 65243 C-XX PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR 10 YEAR OVERHAUL. LAST OVERHAUL MAR 1989. 5 YEAR CORROSION INSPECTION JUNE 1994, 259.9 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. NOW 889.2 HOUR SINCE OVERHAUL. FOUND HUB CRACKED IN ONE BLADE SMar 14, 2005 · Cessna A185F · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA050320001Bracket · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION SHEARED RIVETS WERE FOUND. THE RIVETS WERE REPLACED AND THE BRACKET WAS LPID IAW THE SRM. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN TO A REPAIR FACILITY ON A FERRY FLIGHT PERMIT.Mar 12, 2005 · Cessna A185E · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA050317005Hub · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER DISMANTLED FOR 10 YEAR O/H. 1-S90AT-4 BLADE, 1 C58 HUB AND 2-A3054 FERRULES U/S DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. PROPELLER HAS EXCEEDED THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMENDED CALENDAR TBO BY 4 YRS.Mar 9, 2005 · Cessna A185E · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA050329012Battery · shorted(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF FROM AIRPORT THE PILOT SMELLED THE BATTERY OVERCHARGING, HE NOTICED THE ALTERNATOR AMPMETER CHARGING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 AMPS. THE PILOT TURNED OFF THE ALTERNATOR AND MASTER SWITCHES AND PROCEEDED INTO THE AIRPORT USING HIS CELL PHONE AS CMar 5, 2005 · Cessna A185F · Battery/Charger SystemSDR CA050225003Reinforcement · cracked(CAN) BOTH STABILIZER HINGE REINFORCEMENT FOUND CRACKED WHILE PERFORMING ANNUAL INSPECTION. REPLACEMENT PARTS ORDERED FROM MFG. THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON TO FIND CRACKS IN THIS AREA. PROBABLE GROUND HANDLING LOADS OR MISFIT ON INSTALLATION. NOTE THAT STABILIZER HFeb 21, 2005 · Cessna A185E · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous StructureSDR L1K2005F00000Master Cylinder · contaminatedAC LANDING AT BELOW FREEZING TEMP, HAD BRAKES LOCKING UP (FROZE UP) ON LANDING. INSP AFTER INCIDENT FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WITH CONTAMINATED FLUID (WATER) IN BOTTOM OF BOTH RT AND LT BRAKE MASTER CYL PN 0541139-22 WHEN REMOVED. CYL BODIES SHOWED NO SIGNFeb 9, 2005 · N185MF · Cessna A185F · Master Cylinder/Brake ValveSDR FMAA200501Engine · failedENGINE FAILED TO PRODUCE OIL PRESSURE CAUSING INTERNAL BEARING DAMAGE. EXTENT OF DAMAGE AND CAUSE IS PENDING ENGINE TEARDOWN. (K)Jan 7, 2005 · N1541F · Cessna 185D · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA041222010Nut · cracked(CAN) RETENTION NUT THREAD CRACKED, 3 INCHES IN LENGTH, . DISCOVERED DURING OVERHAUL L.P.I. INSPECTION.Dec 17, 2004 · Cessna A185F · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA041026008Cylinder Head · separated(CAN) NR 3 ALUMUNUM HEAD SEPERATED AT 3RD FIN ABOVE BARRIER. ALL 6 CYLINDERS REPLACED. CYLINDERS THAT WERE REMOVED SENT BACK TO MFG FOR MATERIAL EXAMINATION.Oct 20, 2004 · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA041017001Crankcase · cracked(CAN) THE CESSNA 185 WAS RETURNING TO HOME BASE FROM THE HUNTING CAMP, WHEN IN CRUISE,WITH ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS INDICATING NORMAL,THE ENGINE STOPPED IN FLIGHT AND T HE SEASONED PILOT WAS ABLE TO LAND WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE ENGINE SUFFERD TWO CRACKS TO THE CRANOct 2, 2004 · Cessna A185F · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA041001011Magneto · arced(CAN) PILOT REPORTED A 200 RPM DROP ON RT MAGNETO. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THAT TOP IGNITION WIRE ON NR 5 CYLINDER WAS UNSERVICEABLE. WHEN HARNESS WAS REMOVED FROM MAGNETO, EVIDENCE OF HEAVY ARCING WAS NOTED IN THE NR 5 LEAD OUTLET AREA OF THE DISTRIBUTOR BLSep 13, 2004 · Cessna A185F · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA040921005Cylinder · cracked(CAN) CYLINDER ASSEMBLY FOUND CRACKED FROM SPARK PLUG HOLE.Sep 3, 2004 · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA040728003B-Nut · separated(CAN) PILOT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE GEAR DOWN INDICATION WITH BOTH ELECTRIC AND MANUAL EXTENSION. WHEEL RETRACTED BACK INSIDE WHEEL WELL ON LANDING. INSPECTION FOUND HYDRAULIC LINE INSIDE THE AIRFRAME BELLY TO RT FLOAT HAD BROKEN OFF FROM THE B-NUT. IT APPEARED Jul 26, 2004 · Cessna A185F · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA040922003Pulley Bracket · failed(CAN) AFTER TAKE-OFF, WHEN RAISING FLAPS FROM 100 TO 00, PILOT FELT A RELEASE OF TENSION AND A/C BANKED LT, UNTIL FLAP HANDLE LOCKED IN AT 00 POSITION. PILOT CHECKED FLT CONTROLS & ALL APPEARED NORMAL, PILOT SUSPECTED SOMETHING WRONG WITH FLAPS. A/C FLOWN TO BJul 24, 2004 · Cessna A185F · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR CA040709002Cylinder Head · cracked(CAN) CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH FROM ONE SPARK PLUG HOLE TO THE EXHAUST VALVE SEAT TOTHE OTHER SPARK PLUG HOLE. CYLINDER WAS REPAIRED 25.6 HOURS PREVIOUS. (DUE TO EXHAUST VALVE PROBLEMS) NOTE: LOGBOOK INCORRECTLY STATED CYLINDER WAS OVERHAULED. CYLINDER WAS AJun 23, 2004 · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA040525005Shoulder Belt · inadequateIT WAS NOTED DURING INSPECTION, THAT THE REAR SEAT SHOULDER HARNESSES WERE NOT INCOMPLIANCE WITH AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 86-26-04. THIS DIRECTIVE IS SERIAL NUMBER SPECIFIC AND SHOULD NOT APPLY TO THIS AIRCRAFT. IT APPEARS THAT THESE HARNESSES WERE RECYCLED BMay 25, 2004 · Cessna A185F · Emergency EquipmentSDR CA040519008Battery · leaking(CAN) DURING ANNUAL PERFORMANCE TEST IT WAS NOTICED THAT DURACELL MN1300 BATTERIES DATED MAR 2010 WERE LEAKING WHAT APPEARED TO BE BATTERY ACID. WHEN THE VOLTAGE OF THE BATTERIES WAS CHECKED IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AFFECTED BATTERIES WERE BELOW TWO VOLTS. ELT BAMay 19, 2004 · Cessna A185F · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR CA040512002Control Cable · frayed(CAN) FRAYED AT PULLEY WING ROOT, PULLEY NOT SEIZED.May 3, 2004 · Cessna A185F · Aileron Control SystemSDR CA040512003Control Cable · frayed(CAN) FRAYED AT WING ROOT PULLEY.May 3, 2004 · Cessna A185F · Aileron Control SystemSDR CA040825002Bracket · cracked(CAN) REPAIRED HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. AFT ATTACHMENT POINT REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS 0732101-4 AND 0732106 REPLACED WITH NEW PARTS. ADJACENT RIVETS REPLACED. TAIL REASSEMBLED.Apr 6, 2004 · Cessna A185F · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR 2004FA0000215Valve Guide · looseMFG CYLINDER (109.9HRS) DISASSEMBLED FOR REASONS NOT RELATED TO THIS REPORT. INTAKE VALVE GUIDE FOUND TO BE ONLY FINGER TIGHT, NO INTERFERENCE FIT. P005 FOUND STAMPED NEXT TO GUIDE.Feb 18, 2004 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA031215002Control Cable · frayed(CAN) CABLE INSPECTION REVILED WEAR & FRAYING AT THE POINT WERE THE CABLE CHANGES DIRECTION ENTERING THE FUSELAGE.Dec 10, 2003 · Cessna A185E · Flight Control SystemSDR CA040105007Control Cable · frayed(CAN) CABLE INSPECTION REVEALED WEAR AT THE POINT WHERE THE CABLE CHANGES DIRECTION ENTERING THE FUSELAGE.Dec 3, 2003 · Cessna A185E · Flight Control SystemSDR CA040506001Spar · crackedREMOVED HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. REAR SPAR REINFORCEMENT PART NUMBER 0732603-1 CHANGED. AFT ATTACHEMNT POINT REINFORCEMENT BRACKET RT PART NUMBER 0732101-4 REPLACED WITH NEW. ADJACENT RIVETS REPLACED. SERVICE KIT SK185-27 INSTALLED TO FACILITATE SCREW JACK RNov 21, 2003 · Cessna A185F · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR AUS20031064Hub · cracked(AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED IN THREADED AREA. FOUND DURING EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION IAW AD/PMC/47 AMDT1.Oct 17, 2003 · Cessna A188B · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA031001005Cylinder Head · separated(CAN) IN FLIGHT SEPARATION OF CYLINDER HEAD (POSITION NR 2), VIBRATION AND LOST OF POWER. CYLINDER PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED MAY 23/03, AIRCRAFT TIME 3792.1 HOURS AND ACCUMULATED 119.4 HOURS OF FLIGHT AT TIME OF SEPARATION. CYLINDER REPLACED WITH SA ME MODEL AND Sep 26, 2003 · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA030827004Tube · pinched(CAN) AFTER LANDING, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A SHIMMY IN THE AIRFRAME WHILE TAKING OFF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT STOPPED AND SHUTDOWN THE AIRCRAFT. THE NOSE WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE FLAT. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REPLACED NOSE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. THE FLAAug 18, 2003 · Cessna 207 · Tire TubeSDR CA030805002Line · plugged(CAN) AIRCRAFT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERMARKET 6 CYLINDER EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE ENGINE MONITOR. DURING BREAK-IN PERIOD FOR FACTORY REMANUFACTURED ENGINE, NR 4 CYLINDER EGT RAN 200 DEGREES F HIGHER THAN THE OTHER FIVE CYLINDERS. TROUBLESHOOTING EVENTUALLY FOUJul 22, 2003 · Cessna A185F · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR CA030731004Pushrod Tube · stuck(CAN) ELEVATOR CONTROL JAMMED ON PREFLT FUNCTION TEST. COMPLETE SYSTEM INSPECTED FOR FAULT. FINDINGS: LOOSE NUT (FOD) NR NAS 697A6 FOUND STUCK ON TOP OF ELEVATOR PUSH ROD NR 0510111-10 AT BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY NR 0761202-50 ATTACHMENT. RESTRAINING ELEVATOR MOVEMEJul 17, 2003 · Cessna A185F · Elevator Control System
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