Continental O-470 series

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SDR CA070109007Piston Ring · separated(CAN) MATERIAL FROM THE FACE OF THE TOP COMPRESSION RING HAD FLAKED AWAY ON CYLINDER NR 2 (TC NR 20070109007).Dec 6, 2006 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2006FA0001073Bracket · failedDURING LANDING ROLL OUT THE NOSE GEAR BEGAN TO SHIMMY UNTIL NOSE GEAR FAILURE. AN INSPECTION SHOWN, A FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR SHIMMY DAMPER BRACKET ON HOUSING. PART ORIGINAL TO 1958 INSTALLATION. (K)Oct 29, 2006 · N5166D · Cessna 182A · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR RIS2006F00000Line · chafedFUEL LINE WAS CHAFED 90 PERCENT THRU BY AILERON CABLE. THIS ITEM SHOULD BE CHECKED ON ALL MFG AC WITH FUEL LINES RUNNING ALONG AILERON CABLES. (K)Oct 5, 2006 · N933DD · Cessna 182 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR LAT2006F00001Elt · inoperativeG-SWITCH INOPERATIVE, PART NO LONGER AVAILABLE. INSTALL NEW UNIT. (K)May 10, 2006 · N4768N · Cessna 182Q · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 2006FA0000441Oil Filter · mismanufacturedMOUNTING STUD TOO LONG, APPROX .200 LONGER. INSTALLED OIL FILTER AFTER OIL CHANGE, RAN ENGINE TO LEAK CHECK AND LOST ALMOST 2 QTS OF OIL. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE OIL FILTER STUD WAS TOO LONG CAUSING THE FILTER TO TORQUE BEFORE SEAL TOUCHED FLANGE, LEAVIApr 17, 2006 · N58946 · Cessna 182P · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR LAT2006F00000Elt · inoperativeG-SWITCH INOPERATIVE, TOGGLE SWITCH BENT, PART NO LONGER AVAILABLE. INSTALL NEW UNIT. (K)Apr 17, 2006 · N9802H · Cessna 182R · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 2005FA0001477Support Bracket · crackedWING T/E SKIN SUPPT BRKT CRACKED CAUSED FLAP INTERFERENCE AND FAILURE. BRKT IS ATTACHED TO EACH FLAP TRACK RIB INSIDE T/E OF WING, SUPPT T/E WING SKIN IN FLAP BAY. PART CRACKED, ALLOWED FLAP SUPPT TO GET CAUGHT DURING FLAP RETRACTION, BINDING FLAP. FLAP STROct 10, 2005 · N888SR · Cessna 182P · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR CA050621007Attach Fitting · crackedSTABILIZER SPAR P/N 0732602-22, SPAR REINFORCEMENT P/N 0732602-1, SPAR REINFORCEMENT P/N 0732603-1 AFT, ATTACH REINFORCEMENT P/N 0732106 5), ATTACH REINFORCEMENT P/N 0732106-1, HINGE REINFORCEMENT P/N 0732101-4, DURING INSPECTION/REPAIR OF STABILIZER THESE PARJun 15, 2005 · Cessna 180 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR K2Z2005F00000Bulkhead · crackedCRACKS FOUND IN BOTH SIDES, UPPER CORNER OF RUDDER CABLE CUTOUT BETWEEN COUTOUT AND FLANGE. DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION OF FRONT FLANGE REVEALED NO DEFECTS. INSPECTION OF THIS BULKHEAD PREVIOUSLY ACCOMPLISHED AT 3607. NOT REQUIRED FOR INSPECTION IAW AD. RECOMMay 31, 2005 · N3474F · Cessna 182J · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2005FA0000979Actuator · defectiveLT MAIN LANDING GEAR FAILED DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION, UPON INSPECTION, O-RING IN ACTUATOR PLUNGER ASSY, MS28775-214 WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE, REPLACED WITH SAME PN RE INSTALLED ACTUATO TO FLOAT ASSY. OPS CHECKED OK, NO DEFECTS NOTED. (AL05200502475) (K)May 2, 2005 · N3126D · Cessna 180 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR 2005FA0000808Chain · crackedCHAIN LINK CRACKS IN AFT STABILIZER CHAIN. POSSIBLE OVER STRESS OR MFG DEFECT. (K)Apr 30, 2005 · N15BF · Cessna 180J · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR 2005FA0000740Roll Pin · brokenFOUND ROLL PIN BROKEN DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION. APPEARS TO HAVE FAILED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. RECOMMEND INSPECTION OF THIS ASSEMBLY WITHIN 25 HOURS AND AT 100 HOUR INSPECTIONS THEREAFTER. (K)Apr 25, 2005 · N15BF · Cessna 180J · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR N114EL1Control Arm · separatedON THE RUDDER PEDAL ASSY, THE RUDDER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY , TRIM ARM BROKE OFF AT PARENT METAL SUROUNDING THE WELD POINT. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF RUDDER TRIM INPUT. NO HISTORY OF PART REPLACMENT. P/N 63457-003. 2879.3 HOURS TOTAL AIRCRAFT TIME. HAND TOW BARDec 15, 2004 · N114E · Tmpson NAVIOND · Rudder Control SystemSDR N114ELControl Arm · separatedON THE RUDDER PEDAL ASSY, THE RUDDER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY, TRIM ARM BROKE OFF AT PARENT METAL SURROUNDING THE WELD POINT. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF RUDDER TRIM INPUT. NO HISTORY OF PART REPLACEMENT. P/N 63457-003. 2879.3 HOURS TOTAL AIRCRAFT TIME. HAND TOW BADec 15, 2004 · N114E · Tmpson NAVIOND · Rudder Control SystemSDR N114EL2Control Arm · separatedON THE RUDDER PEDAL ASSY, THE RUDDER CONTROL ARM ASSY, TRIM ARM BROKE OFF AT PARENT METAL SURROUNDING THE WELD POINT. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF RUDDER TRIM INPUT. NO HISTORY OF PART REPLACEMENT. P/N 63457-003. 2879.3 HOURS TOTAL AIRCRAFT TIME. HAND TOW BAR FODec 15, 2004 · N114E · Piper PA32301 · Rudder Control SystemSDR LX52005F00000Cylinder · crackedON NORMAL APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT A DISTINCT TICKING SOUND WAS OBSERVED FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE HAD GOOD OIL PRESSURE AND POWER AND CONTINUED TO MAKE A NORMAL LANDING AND SHUTDOWN WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE WAS CONTACTED. Dec 9, 2004 · N831LL · Cessna 182Q · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2004FA0000697Oil Filter · blockedTHE OIL FILTER WAS REPLACED AT THE NORMAL OIL CHANGE INTERVAL. THE ENGINE WAS STARTED TO VERIFY OIL PRESSURE AND LEAK CHECK. NO LEAKS NOTED BUT OIL PRESSURE WOULD NOT RISE ABOVE 20 PSI. ( THIS IS THE MINIMUM OIL PRESSURE FOR IDLE POWER ). OIL FILTER WAS REMOVESep 14, 2004 · N41W · Beech A45 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA040915010Tube · cracked(CAN) ENGINE MOUNT LT LONGITUDINAL TUBE CRACKED AND DEFORMED AT THE REAR ATTACH CLUSTER. DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH THAT FOUND AFTER A HARD LANDING, AIRFRAME AND ENGINE INSPECTED FOR RELATED DAMAGE AND NONE FOUND. NO REPORT OF A HARD LANDING FORTH COMING FROM FLSep 2, 2004 · Cessna 180J · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2004FA0000758Bulkhead · crackedBULKHEAD FOUND CRACKED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION AT RT RUDDER STOP BOLT. THIS BULKHEAD REQUIRES 1000 HR INSPECTIONS IAW AD72-07-09, WHICH WAS NOT DUE AT THIS TIME. SUSPECT WIND DAMAGE FROM REPEATEDLY STRIKING STOP. (SO05200410568)Aug 27, 2004 · N9078G · Cessna 182N · Rudder StructureSDR 2004FA0000787Valve Guide · wornON DOING A COMPRESSION CHECK, 3 OUT OF 6 CYLINDERS HAD VALVES LEAKING. WHEN REMOVED FOR REPAIR, DISCOVERED GUIDES WORN BEYOND MAX SERVICE LIMIT. (NM09200412745)Aug 12, 2004 · N5823J · Cessna 182P · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2004FA0000407Carburetor · wornCARBURETOR STICKING AT FULL THROTTLE DUE TO WEAR OF THE FULL THROTTLE STOP. IT WAS ACTUALLY GOING PAST FULL THROTTLE. THE PUMP LEVER ASSEMBLY WOULD TURN PAST THE AIR METERING PIN AND HANG UP THE THROTTLE SHAFT IN WIDE OPEN POSITION.May 20, 2004 · N180C · Cessna 180 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2004FA0000379Control Cable · frayedWHILE INSTALLING THE BATTERY AFTER SERVING, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FORWARD RT RUDDER CABLE WAS FRAYED IN TWO SPOTS. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT, AT SOMETIME, DURING BATTERY REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION THE RUDDER CABLE ARCED ON BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE POSTS. THEApr 15, 2004 · N9873E · Cessna 182R · Rudder Control SystemSDR 2004FA0000321Cylinder · damagedCOULD NOT GET ENGINE TO RUN PROPERLY. COMPRESSION GOOD ON NR 6, FINALLY DETERMINED NR 6 WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. REMOVED CYLINDER, SENT FOR OVERHAUL. FOUND HOLE IN EXHAUST VALVE PORT. (VOID IN THE CYLINDER CASTING) CYLINDER REJECTED AND RETURNED WITH LEMar 23, 2004 · N8924X · Cessna 182D · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2004FA0000298Bulkhead · crackedDURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD72-07-09 REFERENCED BUKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED PART REPLACED WITH NEW. SUSPECT FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO AGE.Mar 15, 2004 · N20844 · Cessna 182P · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 6604Fitting · brokenABORTED TAKEOFF AFTER LOUD NOISE HEARD ON TAKEOFF AND RUDDER KICKED FULL DEFLECTION. FOUND NOSE GEAR LOWER FITTING BROKEN IN TWO, INSPECT THIS FITTING CLOSELY AT ANNUAL.Feb 12, 2004 · N7371Q · Cessna 182P · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR 2004FA0000143Pin · brokenDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. THIS LOWER RT DOOR HINGE PIN WAS FOUND BROKEN IN 3 PLACES. IT IS VERY SIMPLE TO DETECT, THIS JUST TO OPEN AND CLOSE DOOR SLOWLY AND WATCH FOR EQUAL ROTATION OF PIN. IF ONLY ONE END TURNS THEN THE PIN MUST BE BROKEN.Feb 2, 2004 · N2084X · Cessna 182H · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AUS20040392Bulkhead · cracked(AUS) FUSELAGE BULKHEAD CRACKED IN AREA DESCRIBED IN AD/CESSNA180/75AMDT2. CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 38.1MM (1.5IN). AD IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS MODEL AIRCRAFT.Jan 13, 2004 · Cessna 182B · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2003FA0001267Pushrod · failedON ROUTINE FLT PILOT HEARD A BANG AND ENGINE LOST POWER BUT CONTINUED TO RUN. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE PILOT MADE AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING. FOUND EXHAUST PUSHROD BENT, WORN AND BROKEN. REMOVED ALL CYLINDERS AND FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER INTAKE PUSHROD BENT SLIGHNov 8, 2003 · N5497N · Cessna 182R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2004FA0000002Pushrod · wornON ROUTINE FLIGHT PILOT HEARD A BANG AND ENGINE LOST POWER BUT CONTINUED TO RUN. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE, PILOT MADE AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING. FOUND NR 1 EXHAUST PUSHROD BENT, WORN AND BROKEN. REMOVED ALL CYLINDERS AND FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER INTAKE PUSHROD BNov 8, 2003 · N5497N · Cessna 182R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2003FA0001063Skin · corrodedAFTER REMOVAL OF NACELLE AUX FUEL TANK, DISCOVERED A LARGE AREA OF CORROSION ON THE TOP WING SKIN. THE TANK HAD TRAPPED MOISTURE BETWEEN IT AND THE WING TOP OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS. THE CORROSION WAS CLEANED AND THE SKIN HAD LOST LESS THAN 10 PERCENT OF ITS ORIOct 15, 2003 · N244S · Cessna 310 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR FCPR200300011Separator · leakingFOUND 1 BALL BEARING MISSING FROM BLADE NR 3, PN A1634-9, SEPARATOR PN B5223.Aug 11, 2003 · N5004E · Cessna 180A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 2003FA0000660Bulkhead · crackedTHIS DEFECT WAS FOUND AS A RESULT OF INSPECTION REQUIRED BY AD. THIS PART WAS REPLACED AT THIS TIME JUNE 17, 2003. TT 5187.97. THIS REPORT REQUIRED BY AD PART (I).Jun 17, 2003 · N2157R · Cessna 182G · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR AUS20030636Regulator · leaking(AUS) PORTABLE OXYGEN SYSTEM REGULATOR LEAKING PAST TEFLON SEAL.OXYGEN LEAKING FROM HIGH PRESSURE SIDE TO LOW PRESSURE SIDE INCREASED TO OUTLET PRESSURE ABOVE THE REGULATED 50PSI. RELIEFVALVE OPENED AND LOW PRESSURE OUTLET TUBING BURST.Jun 12, 2003 · Cessna 182Q · Portable Oxygen SystemSDR 2003FA0000655Intake Valve · crackedENGINE 561.58 SMOH, NR 5 INTAKE VALVE, CRACK IN STEM .1875 INCH FROM TOP END. COMPLETELY AROUND. TELEDYNE TECH REP SAID IT WAS NORMAL. STELLITE TIP WELDED INTO STEM. OTHER VALVES IN ENGINE SHOW SIGNS OF CRACK STARTING. CLYINDERS WERE FACTORY NEW AT OVERHAJun 3, 2003 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20030487Mount · cracked(AUS) RT REAR ENGINE MOUNT FOOT CRACKED AT CORNER OF FOOT SUPPORT.CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 44.45MM (1.75IN). CRACK ALSO FOUND ALONGSIDE WELD OF FOOT. CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 50.8MM (2IN).FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/182/4A1.May 2, 2003 · Cessna 182Q · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2003FA0000522Fuel Cell · leakingFLOATS AND FUEL CELLS. RECEIVED NEW MFG LEFT WING FUEL CELL, MFG DATE 3/03. INSTALLED IN AIRCRAFT, FILLED WITH 1000LL AVGAS, DISCOVERED FUEL LEAK, RETURNED FUEL CELL TO MFG, FFC DISCOVERED MFG LT REAR BOTTOM CHANNEL LEAK DEFECT. FFC REPAIRED DEFECT AND RETMay 1, 2003 · N1970X · Cessna 182H · Fuel StorageSDR 2003FA0000565Bulkhead · crackedTIME SINCE LAST AD REQUIRED INSPECTION 901.8. ORIGINALLY INSPECTED ON 9/19/74 WITH 1246 TT, FOUND OK. REINSPECTED AT 1502 AND 2334.58 TT AND FOUND, OK. ALSO INSPECTED AT 3345.1 AND FOUND AIRWORTHY. CURRENT INSPECTION REVEALED TWO SMALL CRACKS .1250 AND .25May 1, 2003 · N9VP · Cessna 182N · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2003FA0000424Bulkhead · crackedPART WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING INSPECTION REQUIRED BY AD 72-07-09. PART WAS CRACKED AT IT HAND RUDDER CONTROL CABLE HOLE, BETWEEN HOLE AND BULKHEAD FLANGE. PROBABLE CAUSE IS FATIGUE. RECOMMEND THAT CONTROL LOCK IS ALWAYS PUT IN WHEN AIRCRAFT IS STORED OUTSIDApr 11, 2003 · N2727Q · Cessna 182K · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2003FA0000317Line · chafedFUEL LINE FROM FUEL SELECTOR VALVE TO FUEL STRAINER. RUDDER PEDALS HAD WORN A DEEP GROOVE IN FUEL LINE.Mar 21, 2003 · N97832 · Cessna 182Q · Fuel StorageSDR 2003FA0000582Control Wheel · failedPILOT SIDE CONTROL WHEEL FAILURE ON LANDING FLAIR. BRAKE ON TOP LT CORNER WHERE THE HAND GRIP MEETS THE MAIN CROSS SPOKE. THE BRAKE IS CLEAN AND SHOWS NO SIGN OF CRACKING BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURED.Mar 19, 2003 · N2996Y · Cessna 182E · Flight Control SystemSDR 2003FA0000047Bulkhead · crackedSMALL CRACK IN AFT BULKHEAD AT STATION 209. ORIGINATING FROM UNDER THE ATTACH POINT OF RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, AT THE UPPER INBOARD CORNER.Jan 21, 2003 · N888CH · Cessna 182Q · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2003FA0000206Bulkhead · crackedSMALL CRACK IN AFT BULKHEAD AT STA 209. ORIGINATING FROM UNDER THE ATTACH POINT OF RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, ATHE THE UPPER INBOARD CORNER.Jan 21, 2003 · N888CH · Cessna 182Q · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2003FA0000054Bulkhead · crackedSMALL CRACK IN AFT FUSELAGE BULKHEAD AT STATION 209. ORIGINATING FROM UNDER THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER ATTACH POINT.Jan 13, 2003 · N888CH · Cessna 182Q · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR P49R490NClamp · brokenPILOT REPORT REPORTED SMOKE FROM THE COWLING DURING AN ATTEMPTED ENGINE START DURING COLD WEATHER. FOUND FIRE STARTED AT CLAMP SUPPORT FOR THE ENGINE INDUCTION SYSTEM BALANCE TUBE. CLAMP HAD BROKEN AND TUBE HAD CHAFED THROUGH DUE TO LOOSE AND BROKEN CLAMP. RAWDec 21, 2002 · N4898N · Cessna 182Q · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR AUS20021415Structure · cracked(AUS) RT WING COMPONENTS CRACKED. COMPONENTS AFFECTED INCLUDE: TRAILING EDGE RIB LOCATED AT STA 23.625. WING ROOT RT RIB ASSY LOCATED AT STA 23.625, WING SPAR REINFORCEMENT FITTING, WHEN CHANGING TRAILING EDGE RIB LOCATED AT WS 23.625, IT WAS NOTED THAT RDec 12, 2002 · Cessna 182Q · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR 2003FA0000513Bulkhead · crackedWHEN PERFORMING A FULL STALL LANDING THE TAIL TIE DOWN STRUCK THE GROUND (RATHER HARD). INSPECTION FOUND NO DAMAGE OTHER THAN SCUFFING OF THE TIE DOWN RING. FOUND ALL FIVE NUTS AND BOLTS TO BE TIGHT TO BOTH FINGER PRESSURE AND WRENCH, COMPLIENCE WITH AD. WHDec 2, 2002 · N7446Q · Cessna 182P · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2002FA0001363Skin · crackedDURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE FUSELAGE SKIN JUST BEHIND THE STEP THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE FUSELAGE TO AID THE PILOT FOR FUEL CAP INSPECTION OR REFUELING. THIS STEP IS LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AIRCRAFT AT STATION 17.0 AND IS ATTACHENov 1, 2002 · N9669X · Cessna 182R · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 2002FA0001279Nut · looseALTERNATOR CHARGE, FAILURE DUE TO LOOSE PULLEY FAN AND SHROUD ASSEMBLY. UNDER ANY LOAD SLIPPAGE OCCRUED . HEATED NUT AND LOOSENED ASSEMBLY. KEYWAY INSTALLATION WOULD SOLVE POSSIBLE PROBLEM AND PULLEY SLIPAGE. AIRCRAFT WAS REPORTING INTO IMC PREFLIGHT RUN UOct 28, 2002 · N4690N · Cessna 182Q · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2002FA0001146Fitting · damagedREMOVED WING LOWER ATTACH FITTING COVERS IN PREPARATION FOR EDDY-CURRENT INSPECTION IAW T34 REPORT. BEFORE BEGINNING EDDY-CURRENT INSPECTION NOTED DEEP TOOL MARKS/GOUGES IN RIGHT WING LOWER AFT BATHTUB FITTING INTERIOR. ALSO NOTED SIMILAR MARKS IN LEFT WING Sep 19, 2002 · N421NM · Beech A45 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR 2002FA0001254Oil Cooler · leakingFACTORY REBUILT ENGINE, INITIAL START UP OIL COOLER LEAKS, REMOVED COOLER AND BASE PLATE AND CHECKED SURFACES, SURFACES FOUND NOT TO BE FLAT.Aug 22, 2002 · N52509 · Cessna 182P · Engine Oil Cooler
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