Garrett TPE331-11U

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SDR CA980504028Bearing · seized(CAN) DURING TAXI, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE NR 2 NOSE WHEEL BEARINGS HAD SEIZED ONTO THE AXLE. AXLE, NOSE WHEEL, AND BEARINGS REPLACED.Apr 25, 1998 · Swrngn SA227AC · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA980415019Harness · worn(CAN) EGT ON AIRCRAFT WAS FLUCTUATING AND GOING TO ZERO. EGT HARNESS WIRE WAS FOUND FATIGUED CAUSING FLUCTUATING EGT. HARNESS REPLACED.Apr 10, 1998 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR AU980313Tube · chafed(AUS) REAR TURBINE OIL SUPPLY TUBE CHAFING ON UTS SYSTEM OIL SUPPLY TUBE.Mar 27, 1998 · Swrngn SA227AC · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA980325039Bearing · failed(CAN) PILOT COMPLAINED OF A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT ENGINE ON START. STARTER REMOVED AND DRIVE END SHAFT FOUND VERY SLOPPY. DRIVE END BEARING HAD BLOWN APART.Mar 19, 1998 · Frchld SA227CC · Starter-GeneratorSDR CA980325036Downlock Switch · intermittent(CAN) INTERMITTENT RIGHT MAIN GEAR GREEN LIGHT ON APPROACH TO LAND. DOWN SWITCH REPLACED.Mar 17, 1998 · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA980325037Connector · cold solder jt(CAN) AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED FALSE EGT READING WHICH CAUSED THE SRL TO BYPASS FUEL AND CAUSE THE RIGHT ENGINE TO SURGE. WIRE FOUND WITH A COLD SOLDER JOINT ON TOP OF THE ENGINE IN THE EGT WIRING SYSTEM. WIRE REPAIRED AND AIRCRAFT SENT ON A TEST FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT Mar 17, 1998 · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR CA980318006Beta Switch · leaking(CAN) CREW REPORTED NO BETA INDICATION WHEN ON LANDING ROLL AND TAXI. BETA SWITCH AND PLUMBING CHECKED. OIL LEAK WAS EVIDENT ON ENGINE COWL FLAP. SOURCE OF OIL LEAK DETERMINED TO BE FROM BETA SWITCH VENT HOLES. 0.5 LITERS OF OIL WAS LOST IN THIS MISHAP.Mar 16, 1998 · Frchld SA227CC · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR CA980318005Pump · worn(CAN) SPLINES FOUND WORN ON INSPECTION. UNIT S/N 491719C REPLACED.Mar 9, 1998 · Swrngn SA227AC · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA980318018Switch · intermittent(CAN) NO GREEN INDICATION FOR THE NOSE ALTHOUGH THE IN-TRANSIT LIGHT WAS OK.GEAR DOWN SWITCH WAS INTERMITTENT.Feb 17, 1998 · Frchld SA227CC · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA980318007Line · cracked(CAN) HYDRAULIC LINE IN LEFT ENGINE NACELLE CRACKED IN FLIGHT.ALL FLUID LEFT THE AIRCRAFT.AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE WITH GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. A 1/4 INCH CRACK FOUND IN THE 90 DEGREE BEND.Feb 11, 1998 · Swrngn SA227AC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA980318008Duct · cracked(CAN) EXHAUST DUCT FOUND CRACKED AROUND 3/4 QUARTERS OF THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE FLANGE.Feb 11, 1998 · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA980318009Screw · sheared(CAN) ON ENGINE CHANGE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND DURING THE RUN UP A LARGE HYD. LEAK WAS NOTED.LEAK COMING FROM HYD. PUMP VALVE PLATE AS 2 OF THE 4 SCREW HEADS HAD BEEN SHEARED OFF.Feb 11, 1998 · Swrngn SA227AC · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA980318010Actuator · ratcheting(CAN) PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR FOUND OUT OF LIMITS WHILE DOING FAA AD 97-23-01.Feb 11, 1998 · Swrngn SA227AC · Stabilizer ActuatorSDR ARWA980204Engine · leakingNR 2 ENGINE NO OIL PRESSURE/OIL QUANTITY WENT DOWN TO 1.5 QUARTS. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE. PERFORMED ENGINE NR 2 CHANGE AS PER ARROW AIR PAPER WORK 8275 ENGINE S/N OFF 671003, ENGINE S/N ON 645654.Feb 5, 1998 · N810BN · Doug DC862 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AU980053Torque Link · cracked(AUS) LH AND RH MAIN LANDING GEAR UPPER TORQUE LINKS CRACKED IN AREA OF THE CENTRE PIVOT LUGS.Jan 27, 1998 · Frchld SA227CC · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 98ZZZX935Hydraulic Line · crackedBTV/ALB - AFTER TAKEOFF, NOSE WHEEL LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT STAY UP AND LOCKED. BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE FAIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE AIRCRAFT LOST ALMOST ALL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BTV AND LANDED WITH AN EMERGENCY GJan 16, 1998 · N788C · Swrngn SA227AC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 98ZZZX936Hydraulic Line · failedALB/ROC - EN ROUTE, LEFT AND RIGHT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND HYDRAULIC PRESSURE DROPPED ALMOST TO ZERO. CREW LANDED AT ROC WITH AN EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION, NO FLAP, AND NO NOSE WHEEL STEERING. LANDING UNEVENTFUL, NO EMERGENCY DECLARED, ANJan 15, 1998 · N788C · Swrngn SA227AC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU980020Bolt · loose(AUS) LH LOWER ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET BOLTS LOOSE. SUSPECT BOLTS INCORRECTLY TORQUED AT MANUFACTURE.Jan 13, 1998 · Engine Mount SectionSDR AU980060Blade · failed(AUS) FIRST STAGE TURBINE BLADES (3OFF) FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY MID SPAN. SEVERE DOWNSTREAM FOD TO SECOND AND THIRD STAGE TURBINE ASSEMBLIES.Jan 12, 1998 · Swrngn SA227AC · Turbine SectionSDR 98ZZZX286Fcu · required adjustBWD/DFW - FLT 1230 - ON TAKEOFF ROLL JUST BEFORE V1, EXPERIENCED A POWER DROP IN LT ENGINE AND ACFT YAWED TO THE LEFT. ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO GATE WITH NO FURTHER ABNORMALITIES NOTED. MAINTENANCE CONTROL DISPATCHED FROM DFW AND ADJUSTED SCREW 'X' ON Jan 9, 1998 · N459AM · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR QXEA9800006Engine · bird strikeRETURN TO FIELD, BIRD STRIKE AFTER TAKEOFF. NR 1 ENGINE INLET SHOWS EVIDENCE OF INGESTION. INSPECTED AIRCRAFT AND NR 1 ENGINE IAW GARRETT MAINTENANCE MANUAL. NO PARTS REPLACED, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Jan 3, 1998 · N26932 · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR PNSA980104Exciter Box · inoperativeLT ENGINE WOULD NOT START, REPLACED IGNITION EXCITER BOX. OPS CHECK OK.Jan 2, 1998 · N650PA · Swrngn SA227AC · ExciterSDR AU971537Static Port · contaminated(AUS) LH STATIC PORT BLOCKED BY WATER FOLLOWING HEAVY RAIN.Dec 7, 1997 · Swrngn SA227AC · Pitot/Static SystemSDR AU971535Indicator · faulty(AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR POSITION LIGHT FAULTY.Dec 4, 1997 · Frchld SA227CC · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 97ZZZM1227Fuel Control · out of adjustTHE PILOT ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AT SAT FOR LOW TORQUE ON RIGHT ENGINE. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED GROUND CHECK, ADJUSTED SCREW 'X', VERIFIED EGT COMP, AND TSC. ALL CHECKED OK. AN ENGINE GROUND RUN WAS ACCOMPLISHED TO VERIFY ADJUSTMENTS THAT WERE MADE. NO DEFECTS Nov 28, 1997 · N372PH · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR 98ZZZM107'X' Screw · out of adjustDFW - FLT 1231 - LEFT ENGINE READS 80 PERCENT TORQUE AND RIGHT ENGINE READS 95 PERCENT TORQUE AT 100 PERCENT RPM IN FLIGHT. EGT 620 DEGREES. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DFW. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED GROUND RUNS IAW SA227 MM AND GARRETT MM 71-00-00. COULD NOT DUPLICATNov 23, 1997 · N702M · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CA971210001Stop Screw · out of adjust(CAN) ON TAKEOFF, LEFT ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATED AND CONTINUED TO DO SO, CAUSING CREW TO FEATHER PROP AND SHUT DOWN ENGINE. LEFT FUEL CONTROL TO PROP GOVERNOR HIGH RPM CORRELATION OUT OF ADJUST.Nov 18, 1997 · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR AU971381Pipe · cracked(AUS) HYDRAULIC PIPE SPLIT IN RADIUS LOCATED ON THE FIRST BEND FORWARD OF THE RH ENGINE FIREWALL.Nov 1, 1997 · Frchld SA227CC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU971352Pin · broken(AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR TORQUE LINK LOWER PIN MISSING.Oct 20, 1997 · Swrngn SA227AC · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR AU971485Bracket · cracked(AUS) LH AILERON CENTRE ATTACHMENT BRACKET CRACKED ON UPPER AND LOWER WEBS AT AILERON INPUT BELLCRANK PIVOT BOLT ATTACHMENT AREA.Oct 17, 1997 · Swrngn SA227AC · Wing, Control Surface Attach FittingsSDR QXEA9700656Compensator · malfunctionedPDX- ON TAKEOFF, NR 2 ENGINE DID NOT MAKE TARGET TAKEOFF TORQUE. POWER LEVERS WERE TO THE STOPS. ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE. REPLACED EGT COMPENSATOR, OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD.Oct 11, 1997 · N2734X · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR QXEA9700653Tq Indication · malfunctionedPDX- ON TAKEOFF ROLL, NR 2 ENGINE TORQUE INDICATION STARTED TO FLUCTUATE. ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE. AIRCRAFT UNDER REPAIRS.Oct 10, 1997 · N26959 · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR 97ZZZM1211P2t2 Sensor · frozenWHILE EN ROUTE FROM ANC TO BET, THERE WAS A DROP IN TORQUE AND EGT ON THE RIGHT ENGINE. THE CREW DID AN AIR TURNBACK ANC. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED THAT THE P2T2 SENSOR FROZE DURING FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE THE COMPLIED WITH PARA B OF AD 97-15-10 BY COMPLYING WITH Oct 6, 1997 · N26906 · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CA980615008Filter · failed(CAN) DURING TAKEOFF, THE FUEL BYPASS LIGHT CAME ON WITH A LOSS OF TORQUE ON NR 2 ENGINE. TROUBLESHOOTING WAS CARRIED OUT ON THE BYPASS AND FUEL SYSTEM. THE FLOW DIVIDER FILTER WAS CHECKED AND THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED. GROUND RUNS COMPLETED WITH NO FAULSep 14, 1997 · Swrngn SA227AC · Aircraft Fuel Filter/StrainerSDR PNSA970809Fuel Control · malfunctionedENGINE WOULD NOT REACH TARGET TORQUE. FUEL LIMITED, REPLACED FCU.Aug 27, 1997 · N175SW · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 97ZZZM902Engine · failedEN ROUTE FROM ANC TO DLG, THE LEFT ENGINE OIL PRESSUR LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAPTAIN DID A PREPLANNED ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND REQUESTED PRIORITY HANDLING INTO DLB. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE ENGINE. (M)Aug 3, 1997 · N2693C · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR QXEA9700355Bypass Valve · malfunctionPDX - ABORTED TAKEOFF, NR 1 ENGINE TORQUE SURGES OF 10 TO 15 PERCENT DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE FUEL BYPASS VALVE. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Jul 28, 1997 · N26952 · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR 97ZZZM900Washers · failedDEPARTING BIS FOR FAR, ACCELERATING DOWN THE RUNWAY DURING T/O, THE RT CHIP DETECT LIGHT WAS OBSERVED TO BE ILLUM DURING THE 80 KTS CROSS CHECK. THE T/O WAS ABORTED. MX REMOVED AND INSPECTED THE CHIP DETECT. NO SIGNIFICANT METAL PARTICLES WERE FOUND. DETECJul 17, 1997 · N362AE · Swrngn SA227AC · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR 97ZZZM909Engine · failedDURING TAKEOFF ROLL FROM MIQ TO POS, THE LEFT ENGINE DID NOT MAKE THE CHARTED TORQUE. THE CAPTAIN ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH AN OVERHAULED UNIT. (M)Jul 11, 1997 · N378PH · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR QXEA9700314Carbon Seal · wornOIL SMELL IN BLEED AIR SYSTEM. GROUND RAN DETERMINED SMELL COMING FROM NR 2 BLEED. PLACED ON MEL. MEL CLEARED BY REPLACING THE NR 2 ENGINE GEARBOX CARBON SEAL. PERFORMED GROUND RUN ON AIRCRAFT, CHECKED GOOD.Jun 30, 1997 · N26959 · Swrngn SA227AC · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR QXEA9700306Wiring Harness · chafedAT TAKEOFF UPON APPLICATION OF POWER LEVER NR 1 WF DROPPED OFF TO 150 PPH. ABORTED TAKEOFF. INSPECTED AND REPAIRED CHAFED FUEL FLOW TRANSMITTER WIRING HARNESS, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Jun 29, 1997 · N26932 · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuel Flow IndicatingSDR 97ZZZM739Fuel Control · failedDURING TAKEOFF ROLL OUT OF ANC, THE RIGHT ENG TORQUE INDICATIONS BEGAN FLUCTUATING. THE PILOT ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO MAINTENANCE WITH THE AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED A GROUND RUNUP CHECK AND ISOLATED THE PROBLEM TO THE RIGHT FUEL CONTROL UNIJun 28, 1997 · N446MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 97ZZZX2953Fuel Manifold · leakedDURING TAKEOFF ROLL, CAPTAIN NOTICED A LOW TORQUE ON RT ENGINE. CAPTAIN ELECTED TO ABORT TAKEOFF ROLL AND TAXIED TO A RUN-UP AREA TO CHECK THE RT ENGINE'S POWER. DURING RUN-UP, RT ENG DID NOT MAKE CHARTED TORQUE. AS CAPTAIN STARTED TAXIING BACK TO MX, THE RJun 10, 1997 · N807M · Swrngn SA227AT · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR CA970421071Bearings · stiff(CAN) PILOT REPORTED THE CONTROL COLUMN WAS STIFF IN FLIGHT. UPPER BEARING WAS FOUND STIFF AND HARD TO TURN.Apr 5, 1997 · Swrngn SA227AC · Control Column SectionSDR AU970289Pipe · leaking(AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR `UP' RIGID PIPE HOLED AND LEAKING - PIPE IS MANUFACTURED FROM ALUMINIUM ALLOYMar 29, 1997 · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA975355Heat Duct · malfunctionedFLT 2997 - DURING FLIGHT, LEFT OIL COOLER DUCT HEAT WOULD NOT OPERATE. PULLED AND RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH NO CHANGE. FLIGHT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED OIL COOLER DUCT HEAT AND CANNON PLUG. NO DEFECTS NOTED. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL Mar 28, 1997 · N27465 · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR PNSA970309Igniter Box · failedLEFT ENGINE NO START, REPLACED IGNITER BOX.Mar 23, 1997 · N640PA · Swrngn SA227AC · Ignition SystemSDR AU970339Truss · cracked(AUS) ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY CRACKED BETWEEN TWO WELDED SEAMS IN AREA OF UPPER REAR CLUSTERMar 19, 1997 · Swrngn SA227AT · Engine Mount SectionSDR PNSA970303Engine · will not startLEFT ENGINE NO START AT GATE, NO FAULT FOUND BY MAINTENANCE.Mar 17, 1997 · N640PA · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AU970225Pin · incorrect fit(AUS) LANDING GEAR EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION SHUTOFF VALVE HANDLE LOCK PIN INCORRECTLY FITTED - EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION HANDLE WAS PUSHED FORWARD TOWARDS THE EMERGENCY POSITION PREVENTING CORRECT OPERATION OF THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTION SYSTEM - PERSONNEL ERROMar 12, 1997 · Frchld SA227CC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
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