Continental TSIO-520-M

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SDR 2023FA0000363Powerplant · oil starvationPILOT NOTICE LOSS OF POWER IN CRUISE FLIGHT, RETURNING TO AIRPORT DEBRIS AND SMOKE WAS NOTED EXITING THE ENGINE COWL. OFF AIRPORT LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND HOLE IN CRANKCASE INBOARD OF #4 CYLINDER. #4 CONNECTING ROD, PISTON PIN, AND OTHER PIECES OF THE CJun 7, 2023 · N92HC · Cessna TU206F · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR WIWA2020F00000Oil System · leakingTHE PILOTS REPORTED THAT HE SET TAKEOFF POWER, ENGINE PARAMETERS READ NORMAL AND UPON REACHING 40 KNOTS HE SAW A ROLL BACK. HE EXECUTED AN ABORTED TAKEOFF AND HEARD SOME ENGINE SPUTTERING FOLLOWED BY THE ENGING SHUTTING OFF. MAINTENANCE FOUND NO ABNORMAL PROSep 16, 2020 · N9317M · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2020FA0000391Intake Rocker · brokenROCKER ARM FAILED CAUSING ENGINE ROUGHNESS.Sep 2, 2020 · Cessna TU206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2020FA0000392Thru Bolt · loose125 HRS AFTER MAJOR REPAIR BY RAM AIRCRAFT FRONT TWO THROUGH BOLTS FOUND BELOW MINIMUM TORQUE AND LEAKING OIL.Sep 2, 2020 · Cessna TU206F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2019FA0000266Camshaft · spalledFOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FERROUS METAL IN OIL FILTER DURING NORMAL MAINTENANCE. UPON INSPECTION FOUND 5/6 CAM LOB SPALLED. THIS IS THE SECOND WORN CAM IN THIS ENGINE IN THREE YEARS.Aug 19, 2019 · Cessna TU206F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA190402009Bearing Race · corroded(CAN) ENGINE COULD NOT ATTAIN TAKE OFF RPM. PROPELLER WAS REMOVED AND BENCH TESTED. IT WAS FOUND THAT IT WOULD NOT CYCLE INTO FINE PITCH. UPON DISASSEMBLY IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BEARING RACES, RETAINERS AND BALLS WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. PROPELLER WAS REASSEMBLEMar 28, 2019 · Cessna TU206G · Propeller SystemSDR 2017FA0000401Post · crackedDURING LOWER FWD DOOR POST AND STRUT FITTING INSPECTION REQUIRED BY SERVICE BULLETIN SEB935R1, FOUND A CRACK IN RADIUS OF CORNER ADJACENT TO AND DISAPPEARING UNDER THE STRUT FITTING.Feb 27, 2017 · N9438M · Cessna TU206G · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR 2015FA0000000Cylinder · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, 5 OUT OF 6 CYLINDERS APPEARED TO BE CRACKED AT THE UPPER SPARK PLUG HOLE.Jan 5, 2015 · N5120X · Cessna U206G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA140714002Oil System · malfunctioned(CAN) ENGINE REMOVED FOR TEARDOWN AND INSPECTION DUE PERSISTENT LOW OIL PRESSURE, HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE.Jul 11, 2014 · Cessna TU206G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA130809002Spar · cracked(CAN) WHILE COMPLYING WITH SB SEB85-7, REV 3, TO REPLACE RT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB AND LT & RT T/E WEDGES DUE TO THE FOAM CORES WERE SATURATED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE AFT SPAR OF THE ELEVATOR, ITSELF, WAS CRACKED.Aug 9, 2013 · Cessna TU206G · Elevator, Spar/RibSDR 2012FA0000306Bulkhead · crackedAFT BULKHEAD INSPECTED IAW AD 72-07-09. FOUND A CRACK IN LOWER INBD CORNER OF RT CUTOUT. REPLACED BULKHEAD.Apr 23, 2012 · N6824R · Cessna T210G · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2012FA0000157Bolt · looseDURING TROUBLESHOOTING FOR ALTERNATOR NOISE, INSPECTED ALTERNATOR AND FOUND BOLT LOOSE INSIDE ALTERNATOR CASE. REMOVED ALTERNATOR AND DISASSEMBLED, FOUND DIODE RECTIFIER BRIDGE BOLT HAD BACKED OUT AND HAD CONTACTED THE ROTOR, BENDING THE BOLT AND ELONGATING TFeb 16, 2012 · N232MT · Cessna TU206G · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2012FA0000068Governor · disintegratedPROP GOVERNOR BEARING IN THE IDLER PART OF THE OIL PUMP DISINTEGRATED.Jan 25, 2012 · Cessna TU206G · Propeller GovernorSDR SQP2011F00000Cylinder Head · separatedPILOT REPORTED LOUD BANG ON CLIMBOUT. RETURNED WITHOUT INCIDENT TO FIELD. UPON EXAMINATION FOUND NR 4 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM CYLINDER AT 5TH COOLING FIN ON HEAD. ENGINE TSO AND CYLINDER TSN 817.6 HRS. LAST COMPRESSION CHECK WAS AT 100 HR INSPECTION 1Aug 29, 2011 · N6993N · Cessna T210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2011FA0000270Nut · looseSHORTLY AFTER INSTALLATION, THE ENG BEGAN AN OIL LEAK, UP FRONT ON THE RT SIDE NEAR THE OIL COOLER. OIL COOLER WAS REMOVED, FOUND THAT THE NUTS THAT HOLD THE OIL COOLER ADAPTER WERE LOOSE AND COULD BE REMOVED BY HAND. THIS ENGINE HAD 39.1 HOURS TSN ON IT WHEApr 11, 2011 · Cessna TU206G · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2010FA0001222Magneto · failedTHIS O/H MAGNETO WAS INSTALLED ON THE ACFT IAW MM AND STANDARD PRACTICES, TIMED TO ENG IAW MM. THE ENGINE WAS RUNUP IAW POH AND THE MAG CHECK WAS SATISFACTORY. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND COWLING INSTALLED. AT THE NEXT ENGINE STARE, THE LT MAGNETO FAILED TONov 4, 2010 · N7347N · Cessna TU206G · Magneto/DistributorSDR OW62010F00000Cylinder · crackedFUEL STAIN ON OUTER ALUMINUM CASTING, CRACK FOUND BETWEEN COOLING FINS NEAR UPPER SPARKPLUG HOLE AND FUEL INJECTOR PORT. CRACK CONFIRMED BY PRESSURIZING INDUCTION SYSTEM AND SOAP BUBBLES. CRACK ORIGINATED IN THE INTAKE PORT AREA. THIS IS THE 3RD CYLINDER REFeb 11, 2010 · N7608U · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR OW62009F00000Cylinder · brokenPART 135 OPERATOR WITH 6 PERSONS ON BOARD, SCENIC TOUR FLIGHT. NR 5 CYLINDER/BARREL SEPARATED IN FLIGHT. ACFT MADE EMERGENCY OFF-AIRPORT LANDING.Sep 12, 2009 · N7608U · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2009FA0000712Cylinder · peelingCYLINDER BARREL PEELING FOUND AFTER A LOW COMPRESSION TEST. THE BARREL PEELED IN AN AREA APPROX 2 INCHES WIDE. THE METAL CONTAMINATED THE ENG LUBRICATION SYS REQUIRING A COMPLETE TEARDOWN OF THE ENG. THIS CYL WAS INSTALLED AT ENG O/H ON 5/30/2009. (K)Jul 13, 2009 · N756MR · Cessna TU206G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA090706004Engine · failed(CAN) ENGINE FAILED IN FLIGHT, WEATHER WAS GOOD, RESTART FAILED, ACFT MADE FORCED LANDING MINOR INJURIES. ACFT TO BE RECOVERED AND INVESTIGATED BY SAFETY BOARD.Jun 18, 2009 · Cessna T207A · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA090707002Aneroid · failed(CAN) FUEL PUMP ANEROID FAILED CAUSING ERRATIC FUEL FLOWS.Jun 10, 2009 · Cessna TU206G · Engine Fuel PumpSDR M2L2009F00000Hinge Bracket · brokenTHIS PART HAS 2 SMALL 90 DEGREE ANGLES AT EITHER SIDE BOTTOM. THEY HAVE LITTLE OR NO ACTUAL STRENGTH OTHER THAN TO PREVENT THE LOWER WING SKIN FROM NOT BEING SECURED. RT AILERON OTBD HINGE BRACKET. (K)May 11, 2009 · N7520N · Cessna TU206G · AileronsSDR M2L2009F00001Hinge Bracket · brokenTHIS PART HAD 1 OR 2, 90 DEGREE ANGLES ON THE BOTTOM SIDE, CRACKED. THIS WAS CAUSED MOST LIKELY FROM YEARS OF FATIGUE. DON`T THINK THIS WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN AIRWORTHINESS CONCERN AS IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE WEAKENED THE ATTACHMENT OF THE HINGE BRACKET. THMay 7, 2009 · N7520N · Cessna TU206G · Wing, Control Surface Attach FittingsSDR 2009FA0000321Blade · crackedTHE ACFT WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO A BLADE THAT ROTATED FREELY IN THE HUB AND WAS NOT CONNECTED TO THE PITCH CHANGE MECHANISM. THE PROPELLER WAS DISASSEMBLED AND THE RETENTION AREA OF ONE BLADE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED APPROX 3 INCHES ACROSS THE RETENTIOApr 15, 2009 · N803AN · Cessna T207A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 2009FA0000198Cylinder · crackedNR 4 CYLINDER BARREL CRACKED APPROX. 1INCH FROM THE TOP OF THE BARREL AND ALMOST .7500 INCH OF THE WAY AROUND THE INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE. THIS WAS A NEW ECI FREEDOM STEEL BARREL CYLINDER. THE CYLINDER HAS TEST CELL AND GROUND RUN TIME ONLY, WHEN THE MECHANIC NMar 10, 2009 · N899RC · Cessna TU206G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2009FA0000031Spark Plug · crackedSPARK PLUG INSULATORS CRACKED AND FALLING APART. MULTIPLE PLUGS SHOW SIGNS OF SHORTING IN THE LEAD INSULATOR WELLS, FAILED SPARK PLUG PRESSURE CHECKS. SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED 12 MONTHS AGO AND HAVE TOTAL HOURS 380.Jan 21, 2009 · N92HC · Cessna TU206F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2007FA0000879Selector Valve · mismanufacturedWHEN THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE IS SELECTED TO THE RT TANK, FUEL IS BEING DELIVERED FROM THE LT TANK, VISE VERSA. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A SHORT FLIGHT IN WHICH THE PILOT NOTICED THE RT TANK FUEL GAUGE WAS DROPPING WHEN THE LT TANK WAS SELECTED. THIS WAS LASep 9, 2007 · N803AN · Cessna T207A · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR 2007FA0000359Fitting · crackedFWD RT STABILIZER FITTING CRACKED. FOUND CRACKED FITTING UPON ANNUAL INSPECTION OF EMPENNAGE. (K)Apr 3, 2007 · N803AN · Cessna T207A · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR CA070119009Spar · failed(CAN) EDGE DISTANCE OF RIVETS ON LOWER FLANGE LESS THAN MINIMUM ALLOWED. REPLACEMENT OF PART REQUIRED TO REPAIR PROBLEM. (TC NR 20070119009)Jan 16, 2007 · Cessna TU206G · Wing SparSDR CA070119010Spar · failed(CAN) DURING REPLACEMENT OF LOWER OB SKIN, EDGE DISTANCE OF RIVETS THROUGH LOWER FLANGE LESS THAN MINIMUM ALLOWED IN 32 PLACES FROM STAT. 100.0 TO STAT. 154.00 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS REQUIRED TO REPAIR PROBLEM. (TC NR 20070119010)Jan 16, 2007 · Cessna TU206G · Wing SparSDR CA061218014Seal · leaking(CAN) BLADE GREASE SEAL FAILED. GREASE LEAVING HUB. PROP REMOVED AND SENT TO REPAIR FACILITY WHERE NEW SEALS WERE INSTALLED. PROP REINSTALLED AND A/C SERVICEABLE (TC NR 20061218014).Dec 18, 2006 · Cessna TU206G · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 2006ADP09001Wire Harness · crackedDURING INSPECTION ON A NEW, LOW TIME ENGINE, THE MT NOTICED A RATHER LARGE CRACK IN THE RT IGNITION HARNESS COVER, WHERE THE HARNESS ATTACHES TO THE MAGNETO. AFTER LOOKING A LITTLE CLOSER, IT IS CLEAR THAT THE CRACK WAS THERE PRIOR TO OVERHAUL AND PAINTING. Sep 1, 2006 · Cessna TU206G · Ignition System WiringSDR 2006FA0000666Impeller · mismanufacturedINSTALLED NEW ENGINE FOLLOWED RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR BREAK IN. REMOVED & CUT OPEN OIL FILTER AT 1.4 HRS TTSN, AT 7.9HRS, & AT 24.7HRS. NORMAL PRACTICE WITH A NEW OR OVERHAULED ENGINE. EACH TIME FILTERS WERE NORMAL FOR A NEW ENGINE. ACFT DUE A 100 HR INSJun 23, 2006 · N50901 · Cessna TU206F · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA060511001Door Frame · cracked.5 INCH CRACK FOUND IN LOWER LT DOOR POST JAMB DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION.May 11, 2006 · Cessna T207A · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR MPVMANIFOLDFuel Divider · leakingFUEL MANIFOLD VALVE IS LEAKING FROM THE VENT PORT.Mar 28, 2006 · Cessna TU206G · Fuel DividerSDR CA060316004Fitting · gougedDURING WING REMOVAL FOR PAINT, LT LOWER WING STRUT FITTING WAS FOUND TO HAVE A GOUGE OF APPROXIMATELY 1/8" FROM STRUT FAIRING SCREW.Mar 6, 2006 · Cessna T207A · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2006ADP001Cylinder · crackedALL SIX CYLINDERS HAVE CRACKS IN THE SAME AREA JUST ABOVE THE TOP SPARK PLUG HOLE.Feb 24, 2006 · Cessna TU206G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR MAFALT4Rotor · failedELECTROSYSTEM WOES CONTINUE, WITH ANOTHER ROTOR GOING BAD. DETAILS: M/N DOFF10300BR S/N B110413 WITH A TS0 :1095.1 ON THE ALTERNATOR. THE ROTOR WAS CHANGED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES ON THIS ALTERNATOR AND IT RAN ON FOUR DIFFERENT A/C IN IT'S LIFE HERE. THIS LAST ROSep 2, 2005 · Cessna TU206G · AC Generation SystemSDR 2006FA0000287Cylinder · cracked5 OF 6 CYLINDERS CRACKED: ( SN 11501-23, 11501-11, 11556-01, 10644-18 CRACKED EXHAUST SIDE) (11909-27 CRACKED INTAKE SIDE) AT 439.5 HOURS. (K)Aug 22, 2005 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2006FA0000288Cylinder · cracked5 OF 6 CYLINDERS CRACKED, (SN NR 11501-23, 11501-11, 11556-01, 10644-18 CRACKED EXHAUST SIDE) (SN NR 11901-27 CRACKED INTAKE SIDE) CRACKED AT 439.5 HOURS. (K)Aug 22, 2005 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2006FA0000289Cylinder · cracked5 OF 6 CYLINDERS CRACKED. (SN NR 11501-23, 11501-11, 11556-01, 10644-18, 11909-27 CRACKED EXHAUST SIDE) (SN NR 11909-27 CRACKED INTAKESIDE) CRACKED AT 439.5 HOURS. (K)Aug 22, 2005 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2006FA0000290Cylinder · cracked5 OF 6 CYLINDERS CRACKED. (S/N 11501-23, 11501-11, 11556-01, 10644-18 CRACKED AT EXHAUST SIDE) ( S/N 11909-27 CRACKED AT INTAKE SIDE) CRACKED AT 439.5 HOURS. (K)Aug 22, 2005 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2006FA0000291Cylinder · cracked5 OF 6 CYLINDERS CRACKED (S/N 11501-23, 11501-11, 11556-01, 10644-18 CRACKED EXHAUST SIDE) (S/N 11909-27 CRACKED ON INTAKE SIDE) CRACKED AT 439.5 HOURS. (K)Aug 22, 2005 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR GAJ2005F00001Control Cable · frozen3/25/04, HOBBS 3218.1, TTAF 9745.1, REMOVED AND REINSTALLED ENGINE, THROTTLE, MISTURE AND PROP CONTROLS. 7/22/04, HOBBS 3417.7, TTAF 9944.0, VERNIER CONTROL RELEASE BUTTON FROZE IN PUSHED POSITION, REMOVED MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE AND REPLACED WITH NEW. 8/12/05Aug 15, 2005 · N7537N · Cessna TU206G · Mixture ControlSDR 2005FA0001134Fitting · brokenPILOT FOUND VERTICAL STABILIZER LOOSE ON PREFLIGHT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND RT FWD ATTACHMENT FITTING BROKEN. REPLACED BOTH FWD FITTINGS WITH NEW PARTS. (K)Jul 28, 2005 · N9482M · Cessna T207A · Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach FittingsSDR DUKESPUMPPKMPPump · leakingPUMP IS LEAKING AT THE SEAL AT THE BASE OF THE PUMP-NEAR/AT DRAIN PIPE.Apr 5, 2005 · Cessna TU206G · Engine Fuel PumpSDR DUKESPUMPMPGPump · leakingPUMP IS LEAKING AT THE SEAL AT THE BASE OF THE PUMP, NEAR DRAIN PIPE.Apr 5, 2005 · Cessna TU206G · Engine Fuel PumpSDR MAFALT1Alternator · openOPEN FIELD WINDING.Apr 4, 2005 · Cessna TU206G · DC Generating SystemSDR MAFALT2Alternator · openOPEN FIELD WINDING AT SLIP RING (WIRE BROKEN AT SOLDER JOINT).Apr 4, 2005 · Cessna TU206G · DC Generating SystemSDR MAFALT3Wire · openOPEN FIELD WINDING AT SLIP RING (WIRE BROKEN AT SOLDER JOINT).Apr 4, 2005 · Cessna TU206G · Electrical Power System Wiring
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