GE CF6-50 series

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SDR 04FDEA001104Support · brokenON TAKEOFF AT 1200 FT AGL THE EGT ON NR 1 ENG WENT TO 960 DEGREES INDICATED VERY RAPIDLY. TOOK 4 THROTTLE WIDTHS TO BRING THE EGT BACK INTO PARAMETERS AND ENG RUNNING SMOOTLY. DUMPED APPROX 20K LBS OF FUEL. INITIAL VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED SEVERAL BROKENApr 26, 2004 · N315FE · Doug DC1030 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR 04FDEA00414Support · damagedSTRUCTURE DAMAGE TO FORWARD SHUTTLE LOAD BAR TRANSMISSION SUPPORT AND ATTACHING FLOORBEAM STRUCTURE AT FUS. STA 879. REPAIRED LOWER FLOOR BEAM STA.879 AS PER SRM53-60-01 FIGUARE 3 AND AND EA 8-5310- 71818.REF WORD CARD SEQ0005.Feb 17, 2004 · N310FE · Doug DC1030 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR P5CA0401034Start Valve · malfunctionedNR 4 ENG STARTER VALVE WOULD NOT CLOSE 50 PERCENT. REPLACED START VALVE, OPS CHECK OK PER MM 80-11-04.Feb 9, 2004 · N505MC · Boeing 7472D3B · Engine Start Valves/ControlsSDR P5CA0401035Panel · crackedLT WING UPPER LE PANEL CRACKED ON UPPER SURFACE (APPROX 30 INCHES,) LWR OB SURFACE HAS A 25 INCHES CRACK AND IS DISBONDED. PANEL REPLACED DURING FA-06 CHECK - NON-ROUTINE WORKCARD (T-160) NR 0034 REF.Feb 3, 2004 · N505MC · Boeing 7472D3B · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR DHL2004365514Frame · crackedREPAIR AT FR54, STR2L TO 5L DOES NOT CONFORM TO SRM. REMOVED REMAINING FASTENERS AND DOUBLER REPAIR FOR EVALUATION. PERFORMED NDT INSP OF SPLICE PLATE AT CIRCUMFERENTIAL SKIN SPLICE AT FR54, BETWEEN S-2L TO S-5L AND NO CRACKS NOTED. ACCOMPLISHED UT INSP, PROCJan 19, 2004 · N365DH · Airbus A300B4203 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR DHL2004365515Seat Track · corrodedMAIN DECK SEAT TRACK BETWEEN FRAME 20 TO 26 APPROX. RBL77 HAS SEVERAL SPOTS OF CORROSION. REMOVED ALL CORROSION POINTS AT SEAT TRACKGOES BETWEEN FRAME 20 AND 26 RBL77 FOUND AREA OUT OF LIMITS IAW A300 SRM 51-40-11 AND 53-10-00. REMOVED AND REPLACED DAMAGED SEJan 7, 2004 · N365DH · Airbus A300B4203 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR CNMA200300010Engine · flamed outNR 3 ENGINE FLAMED OUT AT TOP OF DECENT WITH THROTTLES AT IDLE. ACCOMPLISHED CHECKLIST IAW COM.Dec 28, 2003 · N49082 · Doug DC1030 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CNMA200300008Engine · overtempON INITIAL CLIMBOUT NR 1 ENGINE OIL TEMP CLIMBED TO AND EXCEEDED LIMITS. (PEGGED OUT) SHUT DOWN ENGINE.Dec 10, 2003 · N59083 · Doug DC1030 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR DHL2003362013Wire · brokenIN CLIMB THRU 15,000 FT, NR 1 PITCH TRIM DISENGAGED, NR 1 PITCH TRIM ENGAGED, WITH NO PITCH TRIM FUNCTION. AFTER PITCH TRIM DISENGAGE, HARMONIC VIBE DURING LEVEL FLT AT 17,000 FT, VIBE CEASED WITH POWER REDUCTION. CLIMB THRU FL180, REPETITIVE LOUD NOISE OCCURRNov 15, 2003 · N362DH · Airbus A300B4203 · Auto Flight System WiringSDR DHL2003366007Shear Pin · brokenIMMEDIATELY AFTER GEAR RETRACTION THE MAIN CARGO DOOR NOT LOCKED LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON S/O'S PANEL. PERFORMED EMERGENCY PROCEDURE PER AOM. ILLUMINATED ENTIRE FLIGHT. FOUND SHEAR PIN BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED PIN P/N: 94FS494295-133 AMM 52-36-11. DOOR AND LIOct 15, 2003 · N366DH · Airbus A300B4203 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR XNOA01159Indicator · stuckLT SPOILER INDICATOR STICKS WITH FLT CONTROL CHECK INTERMITTENT. ACTION TAKEN: CYCLED LT SPOILERS AND FLT CONTROL UPPER SURFACES THROUGH SEVERAL TIMES, VISUALLY INSPECTED FLT CONTROL SURFACES. ALL ASPECTS INCLUDING INDICATION OPS CK GOOD ON GROUND IAW A-300 AMOct 9, 2003 · N372PC · Airbus A300B4203 · Drag Control SystemSDR 03FDEA01656Flap Track · corrodedIB FLAP TRACK AND DRIVE SUPPORT BORE HAS CORROSION. COMPLIED WITH EA 8-5750-72297. RT WING IB FLAP TRACK AND DRIVE SUPPORT BORE CORROSION.Sep 29, 2003 · N308FE · Doug DC1030 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 03FDEA01654Adapter · chafedEXHAUST THRUST REVERSER HAS A CHAFED UPPER ADAPTER. COMPLIED WITH E.A.8-7832-71004.EXHAUST THRUST REVERSER CHAFED UPPER ADAPTER.Sep 29, 2003 · N308FE · Doug DC1030 · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR G6OA093003Fire Detector · faultyNR 3 LOWER FWD CARGO FIRE LIGHT CAME ON STEADY THEN BECAME INTERMITTENT. SMELLED SMOKE IN CARGO BAY BRIEFLY.Sep 29, 2003 · N609GC · Doug DC1030F · Fire DetectionSDR 03FDEA01655Cap · gougedCOMPLY WITH EA 8-5710-72305. WINGS-MAIN FRAME-GOUGE REPAIR XORS 562.390 (LT) FLAP BULKHEAD LWR CAP. CLOSING ACTION ON 09/26/03. ON N/R S00015. COMPLIED WITH EA 8-5710-72305.WINGS, MAIN FRAME, GOUGE REPAIR STA XORS 562.390.Sep 29, 2003 · N308FE · Doug DC1030 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 03FDEA01657Hinge · gougedCOMPLY WITH EA 8-5240-71005. DOORS-SERVICE, TAIL CONE, PATIO DOOR HINGE REPAIR P/N AKC7011-1. CLOSING ACTION ON 09/25/03.ON N/R S00013.COMPLIED WITH EA 8-5240-71005. DOORS SERVICE, TAIL CONE, PATIO DOOR HINGE REPAIR P/N AKC 7011-1.Sep 29, 2003 · N308FE · Doug DC1030 · Service DoorsSDR 03FDEA01241Spar Cap · corrodedMDIS 311 55-30 0008866 05AUG03 BFM CLOSE COMPLY WITH E.A.8-5530-72245. STABILIZER-VERT-REWORK OF CORROSION ON SPARS AMC7107 AND AMC7185 ENT BY3A 60601C RPT BY 3A 60601C. FACT 08AUG03 19 PERCENT 3A29 BFM COMPLIED WITH EA 8-5530-72245 STABILIZER-VERT-REWORK Aug 10, 2003 · N311FE · Doug DC1030F · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 03FDEA01205Ring · corrodedR/H WING FUEL TANK ACCESS PANEL CHAFE RING HAS PITTED CORR. REMOVED AND REPLACED CHAFE RING AND GANG CHANNEL IAW SRM 51-42-04 AND SRM 51-31-01 AT MAE ON N/R N00926Aug 3, 2003 · N311FE · Doug DC1030F · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR DHL2003364010Connector · dirtyIN PREFLIGHT CHECK MANIFOLD FAULT DETECT LOOPS BOTH IN (B) ILLUMINATED APU AND NR 2 ENGINE MANIFOLD FAULT LIGHTS. DEFERRED IAW MEL 36-12-03 REF. DMI NR 13215 IN PREFLIGHT CHECK, MANIFOLD FAULT DETECT LOOPS BOTH IN B ILLUMINATED APU AND NR 2 ENGINE MANIFOLD FJun 10, 2003 · N364DH · Airbus A300B4203 · Detection SystemSDR 03FDEA00394Seal · crackedNR 655 TAILCONE FWD UPPER LT METAL SEAL CRACKED ANS CHAFED. CLOSING ACTION ON 04/05/03. REMOVED LT FWD UPPER METAL SEALS 2EA. FROM TAILCONE IAW SRM 51-31-01, RECEIVED REPLACMENT SEALS ON ATTACHED TRAVELER NR T2/324508. INSTALLED REPLACEMENT SEALS IAW SRMApr 5, 2003 · N317FE · Doug DC1030 · Aerodynamic FairingsSDR 03FDEA00393Roller Tray · crackedNR 771 CENTER PIT, STA 1741 AT RBL 45, CARGO ROLLER TRAYS CRACKED BETWEEN OMNI ROLLERS. CLOSING ACTION ON 04/05/03. REMOVED AND REPLACED DAMAGED ROLLER TRACK WITH 60-11325/29 BATCH NR 0000306010. IAW SRM 53-42-01 FIG 13. SRM 51-21-01.Apr 5, 2003 · N317FE · Doug DC1030 · Cargo CompartmentsSDR 03FDEA00392Pin · looseTAILCONE LT SIDE MATING FLANGE UPPER ALIGNMENT PIN HOLE FOR THE PIN HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. REMOVED FILLER AND PIN IAW SRM 51-31-01. FAB NEW FILLER IAW SRM 53-30-00 FIG 1, INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-31-01.Apr 5, 2003 · N317FE · Doug DC1030 · Aerodynamic FairingsSDR 03FDEA00385Smoke Detector · damagedPASSING 5,000 FT IN CLIMB GOT LEVEL 3 CARGO FIRE LWR ALERT. DISCHARGED AGENT IAW CHECKLIST AND RETURNED TO LAND AT KMEM. WHEN LEVEL 3 ALERT CAME ON AGAIN, DISCHARGED OTHER BOTTLE. CARGO FIRE LWR ALERT CAME ON AGAIN 2 MORE TIMES, DURING TAXI IN. CHECKED WIRIApr 3, 2003 · N392FE · Doug MD1010F · Smoke DetectionSDR 0300691236Reservoir · dischargedDURING SLIDE SHOP TEST FOUND RESERVOIR COMPLETELY DEFLATED. FIRING LANYARD WAS INTACT. CAUSE OF CYLINDER DEFLATION COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. INSTALLED OVERHAULED CYLINDER AND RETURNED SLIDE TO SERVICE.Apr 2, 2003 · N236NW · Doug DC1030 · Escape SlideSDR 03FDEA00337Anti-Ice System · inoperativeRIGHT WINDSHIELD ANTI/ICE INOPERATIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT WINDSHIELD IAW M.M. 56-11-00-2. REMOVED AND REPLACED WINDSHIELD ANTI/ICE CONTROLLER IAW MM 30-41-01-2. GROUND OPS CHECK NORMAL.Mar 19, 2003 · N314FE · Doug DC1030 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR WRLA200302Pressure Switch · inoperativeNR 3 ENGINE OIL STRAINER CLOG CAME ON AFTER TAKEOFF LIGHT-SHUT DOWN ENGINE. IAW FLIGHT MANUAL PROCEDURES, RETURNED TO DEPARTURE STATION. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 3 OIL STRAINER PRESSURE SWITCH. PERFORMED ENGINE RUN UP PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE NORMAL SYSTEM OPFeb 18, 2003 · N541SA · Doug DC10* · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 02FDEA00977Warning Light · illuminatedENGINE NR 3 TEMP LIMITING POWER ALL REGIMES. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF RECEIVED LOOP B FIRE LIGHT. ENGINE 3 FIRE LOOPS, A AND B BOTH TEST PROPERLY, REDUCED PWR, LOOP LIGHT EXTINGUISHED, PARAMETERS STABLE. DIVERTED.Dec 27, 2002 · N309FE · Doug DC1030F · Fire DetectionSDR 02FDEA00925Beam · crackedCENTER CARGO DOOR COUNTER BALANCE BEAM CRACKED AT FORWARD BRACKET. REMOVED AND REPLACED COUNTER BALANCE BEAM ASSEMBLY IAW MM.Dec 5, 2002 · N319FE · Doug DC1030F · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR 02FDEA00788O-Ring · damagedLOST ALL FLUID ON HYDRAULIC NR 2 SYS, RUDDER STANDBY POWER OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DUMPED FUEL AND LANDED AT AIRPORT. PERFORMED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM NR 2 LEAKAGE FAULT ISOLATION AND TRACED PROBLEM AT NON-REV SHUTOFF VALVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED DEFECTIVE O-RING, Oct 31, 2002 · N318FE · Doug DC1030 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR UIEA200200057Flap Track · corrodedDURING CURRENT "C" CHECK, FOUND NR 6 FLAP OUTBOARD BUSHING OF PIVOT FITTING LOOSE. DISASSEMBLY REVEALED CORROSION ON THE LEFT SIDE TO SIDE LOAD FITTING ON CONTACT AREAS, (NO CORROSION LEVEL DECLARED). REMOVED TRACK, ROUTED TO SHOP. MACHINED FLAP TRACK FLANGOct 24, 2002 · N535MC · Boeing 7472F6B · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR UIEA200200043Keelbeam · corrodedDURING CURRENT C CHECK AT KLM FOUND KEEL BEAM BOX WEB UPPER SURFACE ON BOTH LEFT/RIGHT SIDES OF BL 0 CORRODED. CUT AND REMOVED WEB FROM BS 1265 TO 1273. PERFORMED OPEN HOLE HFEC INSPECTION OF REMOVED FASTENER HOLES IN REPAIR AREA. NO ADDITIONAL CRACKS/CORROSep 20, 2002 · N505MC · Boeing 7472D3B · Fuselage Main, KeelSDR UIEA200200044Web · crackedDURING CURRENT C CHECK AT KLM FOUND SHEAR WEB FLANGE AT BS 340 TO 360 STR 26L WITH CRACKS ALONG THE SKIN FASTENER ROW. CUT AND REMOVED THE CRACKED FLANGE AT THE WEB RADIUS. HFEC INSPECTION PERFORMED ON EXTERNAL SKIN AND WEB CUT LINE. NO ADDITIONAL CRACKS FOSep 20, 2002 · N505MC · Boeing 7472D3B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR UIEA200200045Web · crackedDURING CURRENT C CHECK, FOUND SHEAR WEB FLANGE AT BS 340 TO 360 STR 26R WITH CRACKS ALONG THE SKIN FASTENER ROW. CUT AND REMOVED THE CRACKED FLANGE AT THE WEB RADIUS. HFEC INSPECTION PERFORMED ON EXTERNAL SKIN AND WEB CUT LINE. NO ADDITIONAL CRACKS FOUND. Sep 20, 2002 · N505MC · Boeing 7472D3B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR UIEA200200046Spar · corrodedDURING CURRENT C CHECK, FOUND CENTER WING LOWER REAR SPAR WEB CORRODED AT LBBL66 TO 75. BLENDED CORROSION. PERFORMED HFEC OPEN HOLE INSPECTION AND SURFACE INSPECTION OF BLENDED AREAS. NO DEFECTS FOUND. MEASURED CORROSION DEPTH, MEASUREMENTS EXCEEDED SRM LISep 20, 2002 · N505MC · Boeing 7472D3B · Wing SparSDR UIEA200200047Skin · crackedDURING CURRENT C CHECK, FOUND NR4 PYLON RIGHT HAND FORWARD ACCESS PLATE CUTOUT, BETWEEN NAC 211 AND 220, CRACKED. CRACKS INITIATED FROM THE CLIP NUT HOLES OF THE INNER LIP DOUBLER (4 PLACES). TRIMMED AWAY INNER DOUBLER AROUND THE ENTIRE CUTOUT. FABRICATED DSep 20, 2002 · N505MC · Boeing 7472D3B · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR SIMA200225701Loop · out of positionLT BLEED DUCT MASTER WARNING DECLARED EMERGENCY. INSPECTED AND FOUND BLEED LOOP SENSOR MT 202/MT203, NOTED LOOP TOUCHING BLEED LINE, REPOSITION BLEED SENSOR LOOP....FCF PASSED.Sep 13, 2002 · N501BG · Cndair CL6002C10 · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR MZA2001F00000Control Cable · brokenDURING C-CHECK, FOUND NR 3 RIGHT SLAT EXTEND CABLE BROKEN. CAUSE UNDER INVESTIGATION.Sep 10, 2001 · N1859U · Doug DC1030F · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR DHL2001363020Manifold · crackedON A-5 CHECK, NR 2 ENGINE LP TURBINE UPPER COOLING MANIFOLD CRACKED AT 10 O'CLOCK POSITION. REMOVED UPPER COOLING MANIFOLD NR 2 ENGINE ROUTED FOR REPAIR PER A-300 AMM 75-30-00. REINSTALLED SERVICEABLE UPPER COOLING MANIFOLD ON NR 2 ENGINE PER A-300 MM 75-30-Sep 8, 2001 · N363DH · Airbus A300B4203 · Engine Cooling SystemSDR G60A051Case · damagedBOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REVERSER HALVES DAMAGED DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE, P/N 536L411904, 536L411905. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT THRUST REVERSER HALVES IAW 78-32-11. (M)Oct 5, 2000 · N601GC · Doug DC1030F · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR G60A055Extinguisher · dischargedNR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING. DISCHARGED NR 1 FIRE BOTTLE. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE FIRE BOTTLE IAW 26-21-02. (M)Oct 5, 2000 · N601GC · Doug DC1030F · Fire Bottle, FixedSDR CALA0000572Engine · failedNUMBER ONE ENGINE FAILED (UNCONTAINED) AT TAKEOFF. ENGINE BEING REMOVED AND FORWARDED TO SHOP FOR FAILURE ANALYSIS. THIS SDR TO REMAIN OPEN PENDING TEARDOWN AND ANALYSIS.Apr 25, 2000 · N39081 · Doug DC1030 · Turbine SectionSDR 20000425SH015Manifold · crackedFORWARD MANIFOLD HAS HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE FLUID PORT OF THE FILTER BORE. (X)Mar 28, 2000 · Boeing 747* · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 20000425SH014Manifold · crackedAFT MANIFOLD HAS HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE FLUID PORT OF THE FILTER BORE. (X)Mar 20, 2000 · Boeing 747* · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 20000427SH032Shaft · damagedAFTER SHOP MAINTENANCE AND RETURN TO SERVICE, ENGINE SUSTAINED TRANSPORT DAMAGE TO FAN SECTION. THE ENGINE WAS RETURNED TO THE SHOP FOR REPAIR AND TEST RUN. DURING TEST RUN, OIL LEAKAGE OCCURRED FORCING A DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE. AFTER DISASSEMBLY, NOTED Mar 13, 2000 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 2000ZZZX124Shroud · disbonded2 EACH CF6-50 STAGE 1 HPT SHROUDS WERE RECEIVED AND EXHIBITED PARTIAL DISBONDMENT OF THE WEARCOAT MATERIAL FROM THE SUBSTRATE. PW ENGINEERING STATED THIS IS NOT A SAFETY OF FLIGHT ISSUE. ROOT CAUSE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.Dec 16, 1999 · Turbine SectionSDR 2000ZZZX84Shroud · disbondedTWO CF6-50 STAGE 1 HPT SHROUDS WERE RECEIVED AND EXHIBITED PARTIAL FROM THE SUBSTRATE. PW ENGINEERING STATED THIS IS NOT A SAFETY OF FLIGHT ISSUE. ROOT CAUSE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.Dec 16, 1999 · Turbine SectionSDR 97ZZZX4715Pump · damagedPUMP RETURNED FOR OVERHAUL AND SB COMPLIANCE. FOUND BEYOND REPAIR AND FOD BOLT WAS WEDGED BETWEEN VANES OF IMPELLER SECTION ALONG WITH WASHER FRAGMENTS. INTERNAL DAMAGE TO IMPELLER VANES AND GOUGED HOUSING. UNIT COULD HAVE SEIZED AND SHEARED SHAFT.Oct 27, 1997 · Doug DC10* · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 96ZZZX3411Rotor Spool · crackedDURING NDT INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE 3-9 HPC SPOOL. THE CRACK IS NOT IN THE AREA DESCRIBED IN THE AD ON SPOOLS.May 3, 1996 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CAL960071Hpc Blade · damageFLT NR 56 - EWR - THE NR 2 ENGINE FAILED ON TAKEOFF FROM EWR. FUEL WAS DUMPED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO EWR WHERE IT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE NR 2 ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF ENGINE FAILURE WAJan 29, 1996 · N41068 · Doug DC1030 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CAL951081Bearing · failedFLT NR 28 - LGW - THE NR 2 ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN FOR LOSS OF OIL WHILE EN ROUTE TO LGW. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN WITH POSITIVE OIL PRESSURE AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AT LGW WITHOUT INCIDENT. PRELIMINARY FINDINGS REVEALED THE TRANSFER GEARBOX HAD SEPARATED FROM Dec 3, 1995 · N83071 · Doug DC1030 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
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