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SDR HYIA20160802003Exhaust Valve · damagedCYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE.Jun 8, 2016 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR HYIA20160802001Exhaust Valve · damagedCYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAY EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE.Jun 3, 2016 · N196CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR HYIA20160520004Lock Nut · disconnectedRIGHT PROP CONTROL LEVER, WILL NOT CHANGE PROP PITCH. INSPECTED & FOUND RIGHT PROP CONTROL CABLE DISCONNECTED FROM PROP GOVERNOR. REPLACED RT PROP CABLE ROD END BOLT & NUT WITH NEW IAW MM CH 61-20-00 & 20-10-01.May 18, 2016 · N57PB · Cessna 402C · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR HYIA20160323002Nut · crackedDURING INSPECTION, LT ENG SN 1004575, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE UPPER THROUGH BOLT NR 1 MAIN BEARING SADDLE RT NUT FRACTURED, CAUSING THE THROUGH BOLT TO MIGRATE OUT OF POSITION.Mar 21, 2016 · N68752 · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 8PCR20151027001Nut · fracturedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, TWO THROUGH BOLT NUTS, TWELVE POINT PN 652541, WERE FOUND FRACTURED & LAYING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE ENG COWLING. THE ENG HAS BEEN REMOVED TO BE DISASSEMBLED, INSPECTED & OVERHAULED. THE NUTS WERE RETURNED TO THE ENG MFG FOR FURTHER EOct 8, 2015 · N161TA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR GULA20151013001Pump · faultedAFTER COMPLETION OF A PHASE INSPECTION, FOUND THE LT FUEL BOOST PUMP WAS NOT OPERATING. REPLACEMENT RECEIVED & INSTALLED, THE OUTPUT PRESS FAILED TO REGISTER ON THE FLIGHT DECK INDICATOR. CONTACTED THE VENDOR FOR A RMA & RECEIVED ANOTHER FUEL BOOST PUMP. AGOct 6, 2015 · N402BK · Cessna 402C · Fuel Boost PumpSDR N3BA2015100200113Cylinder · detachedNUMBER 4 CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM ENGINE CASE.Oct 2, 2015 · N412CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 8PCR20151001001Connecting Rod · out of limitsDURING REPLACEMENT OF THE NR 2 CYLINDER, THE CONNECTING ROD BUSHING, PN 530658, HAD MOVED FROM THE CONNECTING ROD BORE IN A REARWARD DIRECTION & EXHIBITED MISSING MATERIAL FROM CONTACT WITH THE PISTON PIN BORE BOSS. THE ENG WAS COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED FOR FUROct 1, 2015 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 8PCR20151001002Nut · fracturedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, A THRU-BOLT NUT, TWELVE POINT PN 652541, WAS FOUND FRACTURED & LAYING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE ENG COWLING. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF CORROSION ON THE NUT. THE ENG WAS REMOVED TO BE DISASSEMBLED, INSPECTED & OVERHAULED. THE NUT WAS RETUROct 1, 2015 · N256CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 8PCR20151001003Nut · fracturedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, A THRU-BOLT NUT, TWELVE POINT PN 65254, WAS FOUND FRACTURED & LAYING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE ENG COWLING. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF CORROSION ON THE NUT. THE ENG WAS REMOVED TO BE DISASSEMBLED, INSPECTED & OVERHAULED. THE NUT WAS RETURNOct 1, 2015 · N678JG · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR HYIA20151002001Governor · defectivePILOT REPORTED RT PROPELLER OVERSPEED INDICATION ON CLIMB OUT, THEN DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE PROPELLER AT A STEADY RPM AFTER THAT POINT. R & R THE RT ENG PROPELLER GOVERNOR, OPERATIONAL & LEAK CHECKED GOOD WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS AT THAT TIME.Sep 30, 2015 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Propeller GovernorSDR HYIA20150918003Engine · damagedRIGHT ENG OIL PRESS DROPPED TO ZERO IN FLIGHT. DIVERTED & ON SHORT FINAL APPROACH RT ENG STOPPED RUNNING. PROPELLER DID NOT FEATHER. POST LANDING INSPECTION REVEALED OIL LEAKING FROM TOP & BOTTOM OF ENG COWLING. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION REVEALS TOP OF CRANKSep 16, 2015 · N1055 · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR HYIA20150921001Engine · making metalJUST AFTER LIFTOFF, STILL AT TAKEOFF POWER, RT MANIFOLD PRESS WAS 36" RPM NORMAL & ROUGH RUNNING. INSPECTED THE ENG & FOUND EVIDENCE OF METAL CONTAMINATION. THE RT ENG WAS REMOVED & REPLACED, SENT FOR TEARDOWN ANALYSIS.Sep 14, 2015 · N2714B · Cessna 402C · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 8PCR20150910001Bolt · shearedCRANKSHAFT CLUSTER GEAR BOLTS, PN 536379, HAD SHEARED ALLOWING THE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE LARGE GEAR THAT COUPLES WITH THE STARTER ADAPTER SHAFT-GEAR. THE ENG WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICE BULLETINS SIL06-3 & SB13-6, WHICH RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF THE GEARSep 9, 2015 · N401SX · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR HYIA20150903002Governor · defectivePILOT REPORTED LT ENG PROP FEATHERS BEFORE DETENT. LUBRICATED THE PROP GOVERNOR CABLE, R & R LT ENG PROP GOVERNOR. OPERATIONAL & LEAK CHECK GOOD.Aug 31, 2015 · N2748Y · Cessna 402C · Propeller GovernorSDR HYIA20150911001Bolt · severedON PREFLIGHT, PILOT REPORTED THE RT NACELLE, LG, FLAP & WING WERE OIL SOAKED & PUDDLES OF OIL UNDER THE WING. INSPECTED & FOUND THE SCAVENGE PUMP DRIVE GEAR BOLTS SEVERED. REPLACED THE RT ENG WITH NO FURTHER DEFECT NOTED. ENG WAS SENT OUT FOR TEAR DOWN.Aug 20, 2015 · N401SX · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR HYIA20150817001Engine · failedPILOT REPORTED RT ENG FAILED INFLIGHT. R & R THE ENG, OPERATIONAL & LEAK CHECKED GOOD. ENG HAS BEEN SENT FOR TEAR DOWN ANALYSIS.Aug 14, 2015 · N1055 · Cessna 402C · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2015F00089Filter Adapter · crackedENGINE RECEIVED FOR OVERHAUL, 5317.1 HOURS SFRM. TOTAL TIME ON PART UNKNOWN. OIL FILTER ADAPTER PN 653491, CASTING PN CA641608A, WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION AT ENG OVERHAUL. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED AT LOWER LT MOUNTING STUD BORE SPOT FACJul 6, 2015 · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR HYIA20150706001Tube · leakingPILOT REPORTED FUEL SMELL IN COCKPIT. INSPECTED ALL FUEL LINES IN CABIN & ON BOTH WINGS. FOUND LT ENG BALANCE TUBE LEAKING. R & R LT ENG BALANCE TUBE, LEAK CHECKED GOOD.Jul 3, 2015 · N781EA · Cessna 402C · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR HYIA20150624002Linkage · unsecurePILOT REPORTED RPM LOSS ON THE RT ENG DROPPED FROM 2300 TO 2000 RPM. WOULD NOT CHANGE WHEN MOVING PROP LEVER. SECURED PROP LINKAGE IAW MM CH 61-20-00. OPERATIONALLY CHECKED GOOD.Jun 19, 2015 · N494BC · Cessna 402C · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR HYIA20150624001Line · faultyPILOT REPORTED LT ENG NOT RESPONSIVE TO THROTTLE CHANGES, DEVELOPING AMBIENT PRESS. ENG SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. INSPECTED THE LT ENG & FOUND A BAD MANIFOLD PRESS, MAP, LINE. REPLACED LINE, RAN ENG & FOUND TO BE WITHIN OPERATING LIMITS IAW MM CHAPTER 72 & 81.Jun 17, 2015 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Manifold Pressure (MP) IndicatingSDR 2015F00078Filter Adapter · crackedENGINE RECEIVED FOR OVERHAUL; 5320.2 HOURS SFRM. OIL FILTER ADAPTER WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION AT ENGINE OVERHAUL. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED AT LOWER LEFT MOUNTING STUD BORE SPOT-FACE AT THE 10 O'CLOCK POSITION. IT APPEARS THAT THE CRACKJun 12, 2015 · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2015F00077Filter Adapter · crackedENGINE RECEIVED FOR OVERHAUL; 3649.4 HOURS SFRM. OIL FILTER ADAPTER WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION AT ENGINE REPAIR. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED AT LOWER LEFT MOUNTING STUD BORE SPOT-FACE AT THE 10 O'CLOCK POSITION. IT APPEARS THAT THE CRACK Jun 12, 2015 · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 8PCR20150414001Sleeve · looseNUMBER 5 EXHAUST LIFTER BORE ALUMINUM SLEEVE IN THE CRANKCASE WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE & MISSING MATERIAL. THIS CRANKCASE HAD THE LIFTER BORES SLEEVED DURING CRANKCASE OVERHAUL & REPAIR. THE LOOSE LIFTER BORE SLEEVE MOVED OUT OF ITS BORE & CAME IN CONTACT WITH Apr 14, 2015 · N499CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR HYIA20150320003Governor · defectivePILOT REPORTED LT PROPELLER SPEED ERRATIC & DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. PERFORMED A RUN UP & PROP RIGGING FOR FULL POWER, CLIMB POWER RPM CHECK. THE REPLACED & OPERATIONALLY CHECKED THE PROP GOVERNOR WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Mar 12, 2015 · N5826C · Cessna 402C · Propeller GovernorSDR HYIA20150220002Nut · crackedDURING INSPECTION FOUND ENG THROUGH BOLT NUT PN 652541 CRACKED ON THE NR 3 CYLINDER, CAUSING THROUGH BOLT TO BACK OUT.Feb 19, 2015 · N247GS · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR HYIA20150220003Nut · crackedDURING INSPECTION FOUND ENGINE THROUGH BOLT NUT CRACKED ON THE NR 3 CYLINDER, CAUSING THROUGH BOLT TO BACK OUT.Feb 19, 2015 · N247GS · Cessna 402C · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR HYIA2015022002Nut · crackedDURING INSPECTION FOUND ENG THROUGH BOLT NUT PN 652541 CRACKED ON THE NR 3 CYLINDER, CAUSING THE BOLT TO BACK OUT. NEW THROUGH BOLT NUTS ARE USED AT EACH OVERHAUL.Feb 19, 2015 · N247GS · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR HYIA20141224001Governor · defectiveON CLIMB OUT RT PROP INCREASED RPM BEYOND THE RED, BY ITSELF, HAD NO CONTROL OF RT PROP. ALSO RT PROP WOULD NOT FEATHER. PERFORMED AN AIR RETURN & LANDED WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. INSPECTED THE RT PROP CONTROL, REPOSITIONED PROP GOVERNOR CABLE. R & R PROP Dec 23, 2014 · N258PB · Cessna 402C · Propeller GovernorSDR HYIA20141208001Engine · failedRT ENG LOST POWER IN FLIGHT & ENDED UP SHUTTING IT DOWN. THE ACFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION MX FOUND THE RT ENG CRANK CASE HAD BEEN PENETRATED. INITIAL INVESTIGATION LEADS UP TO BELIEVE A CONNECTING ROD SEPARATED FROM THE CRANKSHAFT. THE ENGDec 4, 2014 · N747WS · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR HYIA20141124001Exhaust Valve · brokenWHILE IN CRUISE POWER, COULD FEEL AN ENG STARTING TO RUN ROUGH. UNTIL THE RT OIL PRESS & RT CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE STARTED TO DROP HE WAS UNSURE WHICH SIDE. IT WAS APPROX 3 - 4MIN FROM WHEN HE FIRST FELT THE ROUGHNESS UNTIL THE RT ENG OIL PRESS & CYLINDERNov 20, 2014 · N5826C · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR HYIA20140930001Nut · looseDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE NR 1 MAIN THRU BOLT NUT HAD BACKED OFF THE STUD IN FRONT OF THE OIL COOLER ON N83PB RT ENG. AS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE THE RT ENG IS BEING CHANGED & SENT OUT FOR OVERHAUL.Sep 27, 2014 · N83PB · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR HYIA20140926001Connecting Rod · separatedLEFT ENG FAILED AFTER TAKEOFF. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THE NR 5 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD SEPARATED FROM THE CRANKSHAFT, CAUSING PENETRATION THROUGH THE CASE, EJECTING BOTH MAGNETOS FROM THEIR MOUNTS & CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE CYLINDER, CASE & ENG Sep 24, 2014 · N818AN · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR HYIA20140905116Transducer · inaccurateON INITIAL CLIMB, THE PILOT REPORTED FUEL FLOW OF 160PPH. AFTER REACHING CRUISING ALTITUDE THE FUEL FLOW WENT TO 0 & THE PILOT REPORTED TEMP POWER LOSS. THE PILOT WENT THROUGH THE ENG FAILURE CHECKLIST & PLACED THE AUXILIARY BOOST PUMP ON IN THE HIGH SETTINGSep 1, 2014 · N2714M · Cessna 402C · Fuel Flow IndicatingSDR HYIA20140712001Hsi · failedHSI HAD FAILED DURING CRUISE FLIGHT ON AN IFR FLIGHT PLAN. SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE INSTRUMENT WITH THE BREAKER TRIPPING. SMOKE WAS BOTH VISIBLE & WAS ABLE TO BE SMELLED. QRH WAS IN HAND IN CASE SMOKE WAS NOT SUBSIDING & AN EMER LANDING AIRPORT WAS FOUND BUT Jul 10, 2014 · N466CA · Cessna 402C · Integrated Flight SystemSDR HYIA20140624004Rib · crackedRUDDER PEDALS STIFF. DURING INSPECTION FOUND PILOT FLOORBOARD CRACKED AT THE LT PEDAL, RUDDER & BRAKE BASE & UNDERNEATH FLOORBOARD ON ANGULAR RIB. PERFORMED STOP DRILL & PATCH ON LT UNDERNEATH FLOORBOARD, ANGULAR RIB WAS RE-ENFORCED.Jun 23, 2014 · N385CA · Cessna 402C · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR HYIA20140624003Dimmer · malfunctionedSMOKE APPEARED FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT, DIMMER ASSEMBLY. R & R DIMMER ASSEMBLY PN 5118424-1.Jun 22, 2014 · N36911 · Cessna 402C · Flight Compartment LightingSDR HYIA20140623001Axle · crackedWHILE TURNING TO LINE UP WITH RUNWAY CENTERLINE, DIFFICULT TO TURN ACFT RT. ACFT ONLY TURNED TO THE LT. INSPECTION OF LT MLG FOUND WHEEL ASSEMBLY LEANED AGAINST LG. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND LG AXLE TO BE CRACKED.Jun 17, 2014 · N247GS · Cessna 402C · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR HYIA20140529116Control Cable · frayedDURING A PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION THE PILOT REPORTED CAPTAINS CONTROL YOKE HAS A SPONGY FEEL WHEN PULLED AFT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED & FOUND THE RT ELEVATOR CABLE, PN 5200008-31CR, FRAYED AT FS 112.07, ALONG WITH DAMAGE TO THE AILERON CABLE GUARD PIN PN NAS427K22.May 23, 2014 · N401TJ · Cessna 402C · Elevator Control SystemSDR HYIA20140439114Spar · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED MX EVENT, TWO CRACKS WERE FOUND AT THE AFT CARRY THROUGH SPAR WEB FLANGES. THE CRACKS WERE APPROXIMATELY .75 INCHES IN LENGTH & WERE LOCATED AT FS 186.15, RBL 7.75 AT THE FWD & AFT SPAR FLANGE. THE DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED IAW ENGINEERING DRAWIApr 28, 2014 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Wing SparSDR HYIA20140430115Fluid · lowWHILE TAXIING, THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO EXECUTE A RT TURN. THE RT BRAKE PEDAL WENT SOFT & THE ACFT STOPPED TURNING & TAXIED STRAIGHT FWD. THE PILOT CLOSED THE THROTTLE & STOPPED, BUT THE ACFTS NOSE & LT TIRE WENT INTO THE GRASS. THE ACFT COULD NOT BE MOVED WApr 27, 2014 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Master Cylinder/Brake ValveSDR HYIA20140424112Pump · leakingPILOT REPORTED FUEL SMELL IN COCKPIT DURING FLIGHT. AFTER LANDING, A WALK AROUND INSPECTION REVEALED THE ODOR WAS COMING FROM THE NOSE AREA WITH VISIBLE LEAKAGE OUT OF HEATER FUEL PUMP DRAIN. MX VERIFIED BY VISUAL INSPECTION THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE HEAApr 23, 2014 · N762EA · Cessna 402C · Heating SystemSDR HYIA02262014002Wire · damagedSMOKE FROM WIRES LEADING TO WINDSHIELD, WHERE CONNECTS TO CONTROL PEDESTAL.Feb 22, 2014 · N5826C · Cessna 402C · Window System WiringSDR HYIA20131219001Engine · failedOPERATING FLIGHT 1821 ALB TO MSS RETURNED TO ALB IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF & LANDED SAFELY WITH 3 PAX ON BOARD. PILOT NOTED DECREASING LT ENG OIL PRESS & HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM LT ENG AFTER ROTATION. LT ENG MAGNETO SEPARATED FROM ACCESSORY DRIVE & CONNECTINGDec 19, 2013 · N409BK · Cessna 402C · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR HYIA20131003001Turbocharger · failedRIGHT ENGINE STEADY, LOSS OF MAP IN CRUISE WITH CORRESPONDING DECREASE IN OIL PRESSURE. ELECTED TO SHUTDOWN AND SECURE RT ENGINE IN FLIGHT AND MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING. DURING INSPECTION, RT ENGINE TURBOCHARGER FOUND TO BE AT FAULT. REPLACED RT TURBOCHAOct 1, 2013 · N69SC · Cessna 402C · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR GULA2014F00057Pump · failedLEFT ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAILED DURING GROUND TRIM RUN UP. UNABLE TO ADJUST FUEL FLOW FOR STABLE FLOW. FUEL FLOW WAS FLUCTUATING AT MID RANGE AND MAX POWER SETTINGS. FAILED ON MAX POWER DROPPING DOWN TO BELOW MID POWER SETTING.Oct 1, 2013 · N67887 · Cessna 402C · Engine Fuel PumpSDR HYIA08032013001Pump · faultyRT ENGINE POWER LOSS AND LOSS OF FUEL FLOW IN CRUISE POWER SETTING. PUMP FOUND FAULTY.Aug 2, 2013 · N5826C · Cessna 402C · Engine Fuel PumpSDR HYIA20130629106Starter · looseDURING TAKEOFF, THE CREW REPORTED LT ENGINE DECREASING OIL PRESSURE. THE CREW ELECTED TO FEATHER THE PROP, SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE AND RETURN TO ORIGINAL BASE. CONTRACT MX PERFORMED AN INITIAL INSP AND DETERMINED THE LEFT STARTER HAD SEPARATED FROM THE STARTER AJun 26, 2013 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Engine StarterSDR HYIA20130611104Bolt · failedCREW REPORTED LOSING RT ENGINE MAP AT 9000 FEET AND NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM RT ENGINE COWL. THE RT PROP WAS FEATHERED AND RT ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND THE ACFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRFIELD. MX INSPECTED AND FOUND THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR WAS SEPARATED FROM THE CRANKMay 27, 2013 · N1361G · Cessna 402C · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2013FA0000302Valve Spring · brokenRIGHT ENGINE BEGAN TO VIBRATE ON SHORT FINAL. FOUND BROKEN INNER AND OUTER EXHAUST VALVE SPRINGS AND BROKEN INTAKE VALVE INNER SPRING ON THE NR 5 CYLINDER. PULLED ROCKER BOX COVERS AND FOUND THE INNER INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVE SPRINGS BROKEN ON 11 OF 12 CYLINMay 10, 2013 · N402HG · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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