GE CF6-50C2

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SDR 20000424AP001Hydraulic System · malfunctionedMIA - FLT TA823 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE COMPASS NR 1 FAULT AND THE BLUE ENGINE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SHOWED 2000 PSI DUE TO THIS SITUATION THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MIAMI AIRPORT. AIRCRAFT IS ON GROUND AND MX TECHS ARE PERFORMING TROUBLE SHOOTING AT THIS TIME. (M)Mar 3, 2000 · N68142 · Airbus A300B4203 · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR CA000322009Bolt · misinstalled(CAN) BOLT AND METAL FOUND IN THE LUBE AND SCAVANGE PUMP INLET SCREEN. BOLT ORIGINATED IN THE GEARBOX. THE BOLT CAME ADRIFT DUE TO IMPROPER TORQUEING AND LOCKING PROCEDURE.Mar 2, 2000 · Airbus A300B4203 · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR AALA20000354Compressor · stalledHNL - FLT 8 - AFTER TAKEOFF, NR 2 ENGINE EXPERIENCED COMPRESSOR STALL. RETURNED AND LANDED HNL WITHOUT INCIDENT. (M)Feb 26, 2000 · N164AA · Doug DC1030 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA000410013Transmitter · failed(CAN) HYDRAULIC LEAK DETECTED DURING GROUND HANDLING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE RT STANDBY BRAKE MANIFOLD PRESSURE TRANSMITER HAD FAILED. THE LOWER PORTION WHICH IS THREADED INTO THE MANIFOLD APPEARED TO HAVE FAILED UNDER PRESSURE LEADING TO A LOSS OF THREEFeb 16, 2000 · Airbus A300B4203 · Hydraulic Indicating SystemSDR 00FDEA00064Blade · damagedON T/O, FLEW THROUGH FLOCK OF BIRDS, NR 1 ENG START TO VIB. VIB SUBSIDE BELOW 65 DEG N1. RETURN TO SFS. *S/D* REMOVED AND REPLACED DAMAGED BLADES (5) PER MM 72-21-06-81. PERF VIB SURVEY CK AND TRIM BALANCING PER MM 72-00-00 AND DC 10 JRH. OK A/C OK FOR Feb 8, 2000 · N312FE · Doug DC1030F · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA000128010Smoke Detector · failed(CAN) ON TAXI AFT CARGE FIRE LIGHT ON. DISCHARGED CARGE FIRE BOTTLE NR 1, RETURNED TO GATE. REPLACED AFT NR 1 AND 2 SMOKE DETECTORS AND FIRE BOTTLE.Jan 21, 2000 · Doug DC1030 · Smoke DetectionSDR 2000UALA00026Skin · damagedON CREW WALKAROUND FOUND NUMBER 2 ENGINE AFT FAIRING TRAILING EDGE DAMAGED. *S/D* THE NR 2 ENGINE AFT FAIRING TRAILING EDGE WAS FOUND DAMAGED. CAUSED BY CRACKING OF THE SUPPORT CHANNEL AVB7021-29 AND TRAILING EDGE AVB7021-503. THE SUPPORT CHANNEL AND TRAILJan 20, 2000 · N1857U · Doug DC1030 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR 2000UALA00027Panel · dentedLT WING MOST I/B SLAT LARGE DENTS ON I/B END AND MID SPAN WING FILLET PANEL ON I/B END. ALSO LEFT STABILIZER HAS DEEP DENT IN LEADING EDGE IN MIDDLE OF STABILIZER. DENT IS AT RIB WITH RIVETS PULLING THROUGH SKIN. *S/D* REPAIR A WATER LEAK AT THE FILL VALVEJan 16, 2000 · N1858U · Doug DC1030 · Leading Edge DevicesSDR 20000420AP006Blade · damagedSAP - FLT TA806 - DURING TAKEOFF, A BIRD WAS INGESTED BY ENGINE NR 2. THE TAKEOFF WAS REJECTED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE CARGO GATE AFTER AN UNEVENTFUL REJECTED TAKEOFF PROCEDURE AT SAN PEDRO STATION. AT SAN PEDRO, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS PERFORMED INJan 14, 2000 · N59107 · Airbus A300B4203 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA000215027O-Ring · split(CAN) LOSS OF GREEN SYSTEM HYD FLUID LED TO LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED A DAMAGED O-RING ON THE PRESSURE MANIFOLD. O-RING REPLACED.Jan 2, 2000 · Airbus A300B4203 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 20000424AP006Cooler · crackedMIA - FLT TA807 - DURING CRUISE, THE NR 2 ENGINE HIGH TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON AND PACK NR 2 AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE. WHEN CROSS BLEED VALVE WAS OPENED NR 1 BLEED AIR TEMPERATURE STARTED TO RISE. BOTH ENGINES BLEED WERE CLOSED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MIAMIDec 18, 1999 · N59107 · Airbus A300B4203 · Engine Cooling SystemSDR CALA9901649Liner · failedTHE NR 2 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING CLIMBOUT. THE FIRE WARNING LIGHT WAS ACCOMPANIED BY EGT GOING FULL SCALE. THE ENGINE THROTTLE WAS RETARDED AND THE FIRE LIGHT WENT OUT. AN ATTEMPT TO THROTTLE UP WAS MADE, BUT N1 WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. TDec 17, 1999 · N14074 · Doug DC1030 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 99UAL900628Light · inoperativeTHE 3L SLIDE PRESS TO TEST LIGHT INOP.Dec 3, 1999 · N1858U · Doug DC1030 · Escape SlideSDR CA991230003Bolt · broken(CAN) WHEN ASSEMBLING WHEEL BOLTS STRETCHED BEFORE REACHING SPECIFIED TORQUE.WHEEL TIE BOLTS STRETCHED AT 180 FT/LBS TORQUE.Nov 18, 1999 · Airbus A300B4203 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA991208061Harness · separated(CAN) FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION BLINKING. FUEL QUANTITY WIRES IN UPPER AUXILIARY TANK HAVE INSULATION SEPARATION. WIRES DAMAGED LOCATED BETWEEN FUEL QUANTITY JUNCTION PROBE AND AFT FUEL TANK BULKHEAD. WIRES REPLACED.Nov 9, 1999 · Doug DC1030 · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR 20000424AP007Transmitter · inoperativeSAL - FLT TA821 - DURING CRUISE, THE WEATHER RADAR SYSTEM FAULT, DUE TO THIS SITUATION THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO EL SALVADOR STATION FOR MAINTENANCE. AT SAL, MAINTENANCE TECHS PERFORMED TROUBLE SHOOTING OF THE WEATHER RADAR SYSTEM AND WAS FOUND RADAR TRANSCEIVOct 28, 1999 · N59107 · Airbus A300B4203 · Weather Radar SystemSDR 20000424AP008Antenna · inoperativeSAL - FLT TA821 - DURING CRUISE, THE WEATHER RADAR SYSTEM FAULT, DUE TO THIS SITUATION THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO EL SALVADOR FOR MX. AT SAL, MX TECHS PERFORMED TROUBLESHOOTING OF THE WEATHER RADAR SYSTEM AND FOUND RADAR TRANSCEIVER/RECEIVER AND ANTENNA INOPERAOct 28, 1999 · N59107 · Airbus A300B4203 · Weather Radar SystemSDR CA991027001Battery Charger · failed(CAN) AT CRUISE, BATTERY AND LEFT EMERGENCY AC BUS WERE PULSATING. RESET BATTERY CHARGER CIRCUIT BREAKER, PROBLEM STILL EVIDENT. CHARGING STOPPED COMPLETELY, VOLTAGE DROPPED TO 20 VOLTS. AFTER STARTING DIVERSION CHARGING STARTED TO CYCLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 5Oct 5, 1999 · Doug DC1030 · Battery/Charger SystemSDR CA991007016Stringer · cracked(CAN) FOUND LEFT WING STRINGER 41 CRACKED. AIRCRAFT FERRIED FOR REPAIR.Sep 29, 1999 · Doug DC1030 · Wing, Longeron/StringerSDR CA991007096Bolt · failed(CAN) WHEEL TIE BOLTS STRETCHED AT 180 FEET/POUNDS TORQUE. REF: MESSIER BUGUATTI SL C20195-32-799.Sep 29, 1999 · Airbus A300B4203 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA991007097Bolt · broken(CAN) WHEEL TIE BOLTS STRETCHED AT 180 FEET/POUNDS TORQUE. REF: MESSIER BUGUATTI SL C2 195-32-799.Sep 29, 1999 · Airbus A300B4203 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA991007098Bolt · failed(CAN) WHEEL TIE BOLTS STRETCHED AT 180 FEET/POUNDS TORQUE. REF: MESSIER BUGUATTI SL C2 195-32-799.Sep 29, 1999 · Airbus A300B4203 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA991004020Valve · failed(CAN) ON CLIMB, NR 3 PNEUMATIC MANIFOLD FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATED 90 PSI AND 220 DEGREE TEMPERATURE. ACCOMPLISHED CHECK LIST. THROTTLE BACK NR 3 TO BRING PRESSURE AND TEMP BACK. ENGINE PRESSURE VALVE REPLACED.Sep 20, 1999 · Doug DC1030 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR DHL99366002Fuel Line · crackedAT STABILIZED CRUISE, FL 350, NR 1 ENGINE ROLLED BACK TO APPROX 87 PERCENT N1. THROTTLE RETARDED TO DETERMINE IF RPM WOULD FOLLOW. ENGINE THEN ROLLED BACK TO 38 PERCENT, FUEL FLOW TO 1700 AND ENGINE CEASED TO FOLLOW THROTTLE INPUTS. ENGINE SHUTDOWN PER PROSep 8, 1999 · N366DH · Airbus A300B4203 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 99UAL900462Audio Box · failedELECTRICAL SMELL AROUND SEAT 33, 32, 34 LEFT SIDE OF AC. PAX CLAIMS SMELLS WAS STRONG FOR FEW SECONDS THEN DISAPPEARED. PAX 32C LOOSE OVERHEAD LIGHTS AND AUDIO. *S/D* SEAT ELECTRONIC BOX FAILED AT SEAT 32C. REPLACED SEAT ELECTRONIC BOX AT 32C, OPS CHECK NSep 4, 1999 · N1858U · Doug DC1030 · Audio/Video MonitoringSDR CA990915037Hose · damaged(CAN) LOUD NOISE WITH HEAT REPORTED BEHIND SEAT 36A. FLOOR BECAME TOO HOT TO TOUCH. NR 2 PNEUMATIC SYSTEM SELECTED OFF, NOISE STOPPED, BUT AREA BETWEEN 36A AND LAVATORY BECAME HOTTER. PNEUMATIC ISOLATION VALVE 1-2 IN THE NORMAL POSITION (CLOSED). OVER A PEAug 30, 1999 · Doug DC1030 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR 99UAL900449Clamp · brokenAFTER T/O DURING CLIMBOUT, FIRE WARNING NR 1 ENGINE. SHUTDOWN PER SOP, DUMPED FUEL, RETURNED TO SFO. *S/D* FOUND FAILED V-CLAMP (P/N 9130M36P240) ON REVERSER DRIVE SUPPLY DUCT (P/N 9057M85G02). ALSO, DUCT WAS DAMAGED. DUCT AND CLAMP WERE REPLACED.Aug 26, 1999 · N1858U · Doug DC1030 · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR CA990804007Fire Detector · loose(CAN) LEVELING OUT AT 32,000 FEET, FIRE WARNING ACTIVATED FOR NR 3 ENGINE. ENGINE THROTTLED BACK TO IDLE AND FIRE WARNING WENT OUT. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS OK. FOUND BIRD CAGE COOLING MANIFOLD ADRIFT ON NR 3 ENGINE REPAIRED.Jul 29, 1999 · Doug DC1030 · Fire DetectionSDR CA990804006Cit Sensor · failed(CAN) ON ROLLING TAKEOFF, NR 3 ENGINE APPEARED TO BE SLOW TO SPOOL AND HUNG AT 102 PERCENT. ENGINE FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND TAKEOFF ABORTED. BORESCOPE INSPECTION REVEALED NO FAULTS. REPLACED NR 3 ENGINE FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP DEBRIS FILTER, ENGINE RUN Jul 27, 1999 · Doug DC1030 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR 9902761233Engine · malfunctionedDURING TAKEOFF ROLL (DEL), CREW OBSERVED THE NR 1 ENGINE WAS NOT PRODUCING TAKEOFF POWER WITH EGT AT REDLINE. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT 130 KTS AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. AFTER A BORESCOPE, FOUND NO DEFECTS AND AND MEC CHANGE DID NOT CORRECT THEJul 17, 1999 · N233NW · Doug DC1030 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AALA990953Filter · defectiveHNL - FLT 72 - DURING CLIMB-OUT, NR 2 ENGINE STRAINER CLOG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THEY STAYED ON. FLIGHT CREW ACCOMPLISHED SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES CHECKLIST AND RETURNED AND LANDED HNL WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED NR 2 ENGINE OIJun 25, 1999 · N144AA · Doug DC1030 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CALA9900710Fuel Line · brokenTHE NR 3 ENGINE FLAMED OUT DUE TO LOSS OF FUEL FLOW WHILE EN ROUTE FROM GUM TO HNL. ALL OTHER ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE IN NORMAL RANGE AT TIME OF FAILURE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO GUM WHERE IT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NR 3 ENGINE EDUJun 18, 1999 · N19072 · Doug DC1030 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR UIEA9915Manifold · crackedFLT 322 - BOG/MIA-IFSD - NR 1 ENGINE FUEL FLOW FLUCTUATED ERRATICALLY, NO OTHER ENGINE PROBLEMS. AFTER APPROX 5 MINUTES ENGINE FLAMED UNEVENTFULLY. DECIDED NOT TO ATTEMPT A RELIGHT. CONTINUED TO MIA, DECLARED AND EMERGENCY AND LANDED. DURING TROUBLESHOOTINMar 25, 1999 · N509MC · Boeing 747230B · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR CA990330044Wire · failed(CAN) FORWARD LOWER CARGO COMPARTMENT WIRING CHAFED ON CLAMP ABOVE CEILING LINER, LEADING TO ARCING, BURNING AND TRIPPED CIRCUIT BREAKER. WIRING REPAIRED.Mar 17, 1999 · Airbus A300B4203 · Light System WiringSDR 99ZZZX1375Cdp Line · contaminatedTEN MINUTES AFTER T/O OUT OF NARITA ON CLIMBING TO 10,000 FEET, CREWS NOTICED NR 3 ENGINE POWER LAGGING BEHIND COMPARED WITH ENG 1 AND ENG 2. ATTEMPTS TO RESTORE NORMAL POWER TO THAT ENGINE FAILED AND ACFT MADE AN ATB. DURING T/S, CHECKED MAIN FUEL FILTER ANMar 10, 1999 · N10MB · Doug DC1030F · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CALA9900196Frame · crackedTHE NR 3 ENGINE A AND B FIRELOOP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE FIRE HANDLE FLASHED AFTER TAKEOFF FROM HNL. CHECKLIST PROCEDURES WERE COMPLIED WITH AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO HNL WHERE IT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NR 3 ENGINE 13TH STAGFeb 27, 1999 · N12064 · Doug DC1030 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA990226007Smoke Detector · failed(CAN) AFT BULKHEAD SMOKE WARNING ILLUMINATED, AIRCRAFT SAFELY LANDED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED CONDENSATION IN SMOKE DETECTOR DUCT LEADING TO FAILURE OF UNIT.Feb 22, 1999 · Airbus A300B4203 · Smoke DetectionSDR 99UAL900155Airspeed Ind · malfunctionedAIRSPEED FLAG ON SIDE AT 90 KTS, 0 AIRSPEED AND AIRSPEED FLAG. ABORTED TAKEOFF 110 TO 115 KTS. PRIOR TO TURN OFF, FLAG WENT AWAY. *S/D* UNABLE TO DUPLICATE INDICATOR PROBLEM ON THE GROUND. REPLACED MACH/AIRSPEED INDICATOR PRECAUTIONARY.Feb 14, 1999 · N1855U · Doug DC1030 · Airspeed/Mach IndicatorSDR CA990310063Refueling Door · separated(CAN) FUEL HANDLER FOUND STARBOARD WING REFUELING PANEL MISSING. NEW PANEL INSTALLED.Feb 14, 1999 · Doug DC1030 · Fluid Service DoorsSDR CA990310054Crank · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK IN FORWARD CARGO DOOR SUPPORT CRANK ASSY CAUSED BY USE OF EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE WHICH OVERRIDES THE LIMIT SWITCHES. REPLACED.Jan 20, 1999 · Doug DC1030 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR CA990119013Smoke Detector · failed(CAN) SMOKE WARNING INDICATION FROM AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT ON OUTBOUND DEPARTURE. CARGO HOLE AND SYSTEM CHECKED, SECURED IAW MEL. SMOKE DETECTOR REPLACED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Jan 12, 1999 · Airbus A300B4203 · Smoke DetectionSDR 9900161232Cit Sensor · malfunctionedDURING TAKEOFF ROLL, THE NR 3 ENGINE HAD LAGGING N1 INDICATION AND LOW FUEL FLOW INDICATION. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT 110 KTS AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE CHECKED THE COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE FOR LEAKS AND CLEANED THE LINE. ALSO, THJan 10, 1999 · N232NW · Doug DC1030 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CA990310053Turbine Wheel · cracked(CAN) DURING LANDING ROLL, AFTER THRUST REVERSER CANCELLED, SPARKS WERE SEEN FROM REAR OF NR 1 ENGINE. INSPECTION REVEALED METAL IN THE EXHAUST. DISASSEMBLY FOUND LP TURBINE ASSEMBLY DAMAGED. DISCOURAGER LEG OF NR 1 AIR SEAL HAD PIECES MISSING WITH CRACKINGJan 5, 1999 · Doug DC1030 · Turbine SectionSDR 98UAL900619Wire · failedNR 1 AC BUS CIRCUIT BREAKERS POPPING. *S/D* FOUND BURNED WIRES IN CEILING OF FWD COMPARTMENT LOCATED AT FWD WALL, APPROX STA 595 LHS. REPLACED ALL THE WIRES/CABLES THAT WERE INVOLVED.Dec 21, 1998 · N1854U · Doug DC1030 · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 98UAL900630Bolt · failedFRACTURE OF THE OUTBOARD RIGHT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACH FITTING ATTACH BOLT. THE WASHER ALSO FAILED IN THE AREA OF THE BOLT FRACTURE. *S/D* FAILED WASHER SHOWS EVIDENCE OF MOISTURE ENTRAPMENT. BOLT FAILED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION INDUCED STRESS. BOLT, Dec 17, 1998 · N1856U · Doug DC1030 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 98UAL900598Valve · malfunctionedON DESCENT AT 19000 FEET HEARD A LOUD BANG. *S/D* AFTER INSPECTION A DENT WAS FOUND ON THE NR 1 RT SLAT DUE TO THE BUILD UP OF ICE ON THE POTABLE WATER SYSTEM DRAIN PORT. REPLACED DRAIN VALVE AND TESTED SYSTEM FOR LEAKS. CONFIRMED CONFIGURATION AND PERFORMDec 5, 1998 · N1853U · Doug DC1030 · Potable Water SystemSDR CA990310038Circuit Breaker · tripped(CAN) AIRCRAFT DIVERTED DUE LEFT EMERGENCY BUS FEED CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED, UNABLE TO RESET. REPLACED B1-136 RCCB.Nov 20, 1998 · Doug DC1030 · AC RegulatorSDR 98UAL900516Light · inopEEL PATH LIGHTING INOP ON ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE OF ZONE A CABIN. FLEXIBLE EEL LAMP BENEATH AND JUST FORWARD OF VIDEO SYSTEM CABINET INOP. FOUND FEEDER DAMAGED. SPLICED IN NEW SECTION OF FEEDER AND SECURED WITH TAPE. REPLACED ENTIRE EEL LAMP ASSEMBLY WITH ATTACOct 27, 1998 · N1856U · Doug DC1030 · Emergency LightingSDR WRLA98095Engine · malfunctionedDURING INITIAL CLIMB OUT, 800 FT AGL, NR 2 ENGINE BEGAN SURGING. FLT CREW RETARDED THROTTLE FROM 95 PERCENT N1 TO FLIGHT IDLE. SURGING DISCONTINUED. UPON REACHING ASSIGNED ALTITUDE, FLIGHT CREW ADVANCED THROTTLE TO 75 PERCENT N1, AND SURGING RETURNED. THROOct 2, 1998 · N117WA · Doug DC1030 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 98ZZZX4012Fan Frame · crackedTHE NR 1 ENGINE REVERSER SEAL SUPPORT RING, LEFT, WAS FOUND CRACKED AT ALL FIVE FORWARD ATTACH POINTS. THE FLANGE SECTIONS HAD BROKEN COMPLETELY AWAY FROM THE TWO BOLT ATTACHMENTS IN AN ARC THE CRACK PASSING THROUGH THE TOP ROW OF TWO ATTACHMENT RIVETS OF A SSep 24, 1998 · N14079 · Doug DC1030 · Engine Thrust Reverser
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