Garrett TPE331-8

Service difficulty reports · 89

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_key = 'TPE3318'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR AUS20020027Hose · restricted(AUS) RT ENGINE OIL COOLER SCAVENGE HOSE INTERNALLY RESTRICTED. SUSPECT HOSE COULD HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING ENGINE INSTALLATION.Jan 10, 2002 · Cessna 441 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR AUS20011439Housing · cracked(AUS) ENGINE OIL PUMP HOUSING CRACKED.Dec 24, 2001 · Cessna 441 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR AUS20011384Exhaust Stack · cracked(AUS) ENGINE EXHAUST DUCT CRACKED AT AFT FLANGE ATTACHMENT WELD.Dec 5, 2001 · Cessna 441 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR AUS20011224Housing · cracked(AUS) ENGINE OIL PUMP HOUSING CRACKED.Nov 12, 2001 · Cessna 441 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 2001FA0000543Rib · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE LEFT WING CENTER SECTION CANTED RIB CAP P/N: 5722206-1 (LCWS 26.85) HAD A VISUALLY SUSPECT AREA ALONG THE BEND RADIUS BETWEEN THE CENTER WING MAIN SPAR (FS 177.45) AND FS 188.95. FURTHER INSPECTION USING FLUOct 30, 2001 · N84LJ · Cessna 441 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR AUS20011135Bearing · failed(AUS) STARTER-GENERATOR BEARINGS FAILED.Oct 23, 2001 · Cessna 441 · Starter-GeneratorSDR CA010830007Starter Gen · failed(CAN) PILOT WAS TAXING WHEN HE LOST TOTAL POWER TO NO. 2 BUS. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE R/H GENERATOR COOLING FAN BLADES TOTALLY CRACKED OFF AND FLEW INTO THE GENERATOR WINDINGS, DESTROYING ALL WORKING CAPABLITY OF STARTER GENERATOR. THIS CAUSED A GCU FAILAug 23, 2001 · Cessna 441 · Starter-GeneratorSDR AUS20010858Switch · out of adj(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR POSITION SWITCH INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED.PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Aug 9, 2001 · Cessna 441 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR AUS20010746Wheel · worn(AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL INNER HALF WORN IN BEARING BORE. BEARING SPINNING IN HUB.Jul 13, 2001 · Cessna 441 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AUS20010699Wire · broken(AUS) FLAP SELECTOR LOOM WIRE BROKEN FROM CRIMP TO FLAP MICROSWITCH.Jul 5, 2001 · Cessna 441 · Flight Control System WiringSDR AU010363Tire · leaking(AUS) LT MAIN WHEEL TYRE CONTAINED A SLOW LEAK FROM ONE OF THE SIDEWALL VENT HOLES.Apr 12, 2001 · Cessna 441 · TireSDR AU010040Pin · cracked(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR TRUNNION PIN CRACKED.Jan 16, 2001 · Cessna 441 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR AU010020Pin · cracked(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR TRUNNION PIN CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW CESSNA SB CQB00-3.Jan 12, 2001 · Cessna 441 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR AU001240Mount · broken(AUS) RT ENGINE INBOARD MOUNT BROKEN. ENGINE HAD DROPPED APPROXIMATELY38.1MM (1.5IN).Dec 29, 2000 · Cessna 441 · Engine Mount SectionSDR AU001258Wheel · broken(AUS) ELEVATOR TRIM WHEEL POINTER GROOVE BROKEN.Dec 20, 2000 · Cessna 441 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR 20001011SH002Governor · malfunctionedPILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER ENGINE SHUT-DOWN OF A NORMAL FLIGHT, OIL WAS NOTICED LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM THE RIGHT COWLING. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE OIL LEAK WAS ORIGINATING FROM THE PROP GOVERNOR BASE FLANGE SEAM. IT WAS VERIFIED BY A MECHANIC THATOct 6, 2000 · N84LJ · Cessna 441 · Propeller GovernorSDR 20001011SH003Governor · malfunctionedA MECHANIC INSTALLED A NEW PROP GOVERNOR, P/N 897160-9, ON THE RIGHT ENGINE OF A CESSNA 441. WHILE PERFORMING ROUTINE GROUND RUNS AND LEAK CHECKS IT WAS NOTED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TORQUE MOTOR, SPECIFICALLY THE EXIT POINT FOR THE WIRES. GOVERNOR TIMEOct 6, 2000 · N84LJ · Cessna 441 · Propeller GovernorSDR AU000984Turbine · overheated(AUS) LEFT ENGINE UNCOMMANDED TORQUE REDUCTION COUPLED WITH HIGH EGT INDICATION. HOT SECTION OVERTEMP DAMAGE. (X)Aug 21, 2000 · Cessna 441 · Turbine SectionSDR AU000462Seal · leaking(AUS) LEFT ENGINE CARBON SEAL ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK INTO THE BLEED AIR SYSTEM AND CONTAMINATE THE COALESCER BAG IN THE AIR CYCLE MACHINE. SMOKE IN THE CABIN.Jun 7, 2000 · Cessna 441 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR AU000170Fcu · faulty(AUS) RT ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT FAULTY.Feb 21, 2000 · Cessna 441 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR PNSA000206Engine · lack of lubeDURING TAXI OIL PRESSURE INDICATED LOWER THAN NORMAL. RETURNED TO BLOCK. SERVICED OIL, OPS CHECKED OK.Feb 3, 2000 · N441LL · Cessna 441 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA991209048Relay · corroded(CAN) CREW REPORTED THAT THE LANDING GEAR WARNING SYSTEM WAS INTERMITTANT BOTH OPERATIONALLY AND DURING TEST. AFTER EXTENSIVE TROUBLESHOOTING, MAINTENANCE FOUND A FLASHER RELAY FOR THE LANDING GEAR WARNING CIRCUIT, LOCATED IN THE LEFT SIDE ELECTRICAL PANEL BENov 12, 1999 · Cessna 441 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA990907045Frame · cracked(CAN) FOUND LOWER DOOR FRAME CRACKED NEAR AFT HINGE ATTACHMENT.Aug 17, 1999 · Cessna 441 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AU990576Mount · cracked(AUS) LT ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY CRACKED.Jun 10, 1999 · Cessna 441 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 99ZZZX2514Fuel Control · malfunctionedMANUAL MODE SOLENOID VALVE FAILED CAUSING AN UNCOMMANDED FUEL FLOW INCREASE TO THE RIGHT ENGINE. THE RESULTANT TORQUE INCREASE CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO VEER SLIGHTLY.Jun 1, 1999 · N4415A · Cessna 441 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR AU990849Vortex Generator · misinstalled(AUS) VORTEX GENERATOR KIT INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.Jan 16, 1999 · Cessna 441 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR AU981189Truss · cracked(AUS) ENGINE MOUNT HORIZONTAL TUBE CRACKED AT UPPER LEFT ATTACHMENT POINT. CRACKING CONFIRMED USING DYE PENETRANT AND MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION. CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 9.525 MM (0.375 INCH). PART TC: 8,052.Sep 21, 1998 · Cessna 441 · Engine Mount SectionSDR AU981237Truss · cracked(AUS) ENGINE MOUNT DIAGONAL TUBE CRACKED AT LEFT UPPER ATTACHMENT POINT. CRACK CONFIRMED USING DYE PENETRANT AND MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION. CRACK LENGTH 9.525 MM (0.375 INCHES).Sep 21, 1998 · Cessna 441 · Engine Mount SectionSDR AU981204Wire · worn(AUS) LEFT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT SIGNAL WIRE E120A20 INSULATION WORN THROUGH IN AN AREA LOCATED UNDER THE FLOOR BELOW THE PILOT'S SEAT.Sep 18, 1998 · Cessna 441 · Engine Oil System WiringSDR AU980766Filter · contaminated(AUS) ENGINE OIL SYSTEM CONTAMINATED WITH METAL PARTICLES.Jun 30, 1998 · Cessna 441 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR AU980902Filter · contaminated(AUS) RIGHT ENGINE OIL FILTER CONTAMINATED WITH METAL.Jun 26, 1998 · Cessna 441 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR AU970710Computer · failed(AUS) ENGINE FUEL COMPUTER ELECTRONIC FAILUREJun 21, 1997 · Cessna 441 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR AU970445Compensator · loose(AUS) LH ENGINE EGT COMPENSATOR CONNECTOR PLUG LOOSE AND CORRODEDApr 29, 1997 · Cessna 441 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR AU970379Fcu · malfunctioned(AUS) ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT SUSPECT FAULTY - ENGINE SURGED AND EGT REACHED APPROXIMATELY 520 DEGREES C (OVERTEMP) - AN HOT END INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT WITH NO MAJOR DAMAGE FOUNDApr 18, 1997 · Cessna 441 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU970065Nozzle · leaking(AUS) FUEL NOZZLE BODY LEAKING - INVESTIGATION FOUND TWO PIN HOLES IN THE BODY BASE - NOZZLES WERE A NEW ITEMJan 31, 1997 · Cessna 441 · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR AU961063Diffuser · bird strike(AUS) LH ENGINE SUFFERED BIRDSTRIKE - COMPRESSOR DIFFUSER VANE LEADING EDGES ROLLED BACK - BIRD REMAINS FOUND IN DIFFUSER, FUEL NOZZLES AND TURBINE EXHAUST PATHJul 3, 1996 · Cessna 441 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR AU961062Valve · faulty(AUS) RH ENGINE ANTI-ICE VALVE AND PLENUM DRAIN VALVE FAULTYJul 1, 1996 · Cessna 441 · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR AU960206Blade · damaged(AUS) LH ENGINE 1ST STAGE IMPELLER DAMAGED - SECONDARY DAMAGE CAUSED TO 2ND STAGE IMPELLERFeb 15, 1996 · Cessna 441 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA960304003Flash Tube · shorted(CAN) STROBE LIGHT FLASH TUBE INSTALLED, OVERHAULED AND FAILED WITHIN 7 HOURS OF USE. A SECOND FLASH TUBE ALSO FAILED WITHIN 39 HOURS OF USE.Jan 8, 1996 · Cessna 441 · Exterior Lighting
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