Lycoming LTIO-540-J2BD

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SDR WVB2001F00001Pump · leakingDURING INSPECTION IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING AT THE BODY GASKET THE PUMP WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. THIS IS A M STYLE PUMP.(K)Oct 29, 2001 · N3582P · Piper PA31350 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR AUS20011059Crankcase · cracked(AUS) RH ENGINE CRANKCASE CRACKED ON NO5 CYLINDER BASE PAD IN THE 8 O'CLOCK POSITION.Oct 3, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA020905004Bearing · stiff(CAN) MANIFOLD PRESSURE FLUCTUATING.TURBOCHARGER TURBINE WHEEL FOUND STIFF TO SPIN.Aug 30, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR WVBA2001042Engine · seizedPILOT REPORTED THAT IN CRUISE THE RIGHT ENGINE MANIFOLD PRESSURE DROPPED 2 INCHES, THE OIL TEMPERATURE STARTED TO RISE WITH THE OIL PRESSURE REMAINING IN THE GREEN. CHART WAS WITHIN LIMITS, AT THIS POINT HE DECIDE TO DO A PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINEJul 31, 2001 · N3582P · Piper PA31350 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR AUS20010435Hose · faulty(AUS) FUEL HOSES LOCATED BETWEEN THE FCU AND THE FLOW DIVIDER DID NOT HAVE FIRESLEEVES FITTED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.May 3, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR AU010371Seal · deteriorated(AUS) ENGINE OIL FILTER CONVERTER PLATE SEAL DETERIORATED. REFER TO AD/LYC105.Apr 18, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR WVBA2001020Stud · leakingDURING INSPECTION EXCESSIVE OIL WAS OBSERVED IN BOTTOM OF COWLING OF RIGHT ENGINE. THE LEAK WAS TRACED TO THE TWO FORWARD HOLD DOWN STUDS OF NR 2 CYLINDER. NOTE THESE ARE NOT THRU STUDS. THE CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND OIL OBSERVED LEAKING FROM AROUND THE THRApr 5, 2001 · N792FC · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR FWRA2001001Camshaft · damagedDURING DISASSEMBLY OF ENGINE DUE TO A CRACK IN CRANKCASE FOUND ONE CAMSHAFT LOBE GONE AND ONE TAPPET BODY DAMAGED.Apr 3, 2001 · N222CC · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR WVBA2001019Camshaft · damagedDURING INSPECTION, METAL CONTAMINATION WAS DISCOVERED IN THE OIL FILTER. A CHECK OF VALVELIFT WAS DONE AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NR 3 AND NR 4 INTAKE LOBES WERE EXCESSIVE. NR 3 CLYINDER WAS REMOVED AND DAMAGE OBSERVED ON THE CAM LOBES AND TAPPET FOLLOWERS. Apr 2, 2001 · N300ED · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20010504CW008Snap Ring · defectiveTHIS ENGINE WAS RECEIVED ON 2/21/01 DUE TO A HOLE IN TOP OF ENGINE. DURING DISASSEMBLY IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT WAS BROKEN AT THE NR 1 ROD JOURNAL. THE SNAP RING AND PIN WERE MISSING FROM ONE OF THE COUNTERWEIGHTS. THE PIN UPON COMING OUT WAS PINCHEMar 30, 2001 · N78GH · Piper PA31350 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AU010277Spacer · misinstalled(AUS) RT PROPELLER SPACER INCORRECTLY FITTED.Mar 20, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Propeller AssemblySDR 20010323CW007Tire · failedBLEW RIGHT MAIN TIRE ON TOUCHDOWN AND RAN OFF RUNWAY. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT MAIN TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY. OK FOR SERVICE.Feb 9, 2001 · N35871 · Piper PA31350 · TireSDR AU010104Baffle · loose(AUS) ENGINE SUMP BAFFLE RIVET MISSING. THREE REMAINING RIVETS LOOSE. METAL IN OIL SYSTEM CAME FROM WORKING RIVETS.Feb 2, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 20010122CW013Indicator · failedMRR / DTW HAD AN ELECTRICAL FIRE, POPPED COMPASS CIRCUIT BREAKER ON APPROACH INTO DTW. REMOVED AND REPLACED HSI INDICATOR AND DIRECTIONAL GYRO. OPS CHECKS GOOD. SENT UNITS IN FOR CHECK AND DETAILED REPORT.Dec 11, 2000 · N4079Y · Piper PA31350 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 20010122CW004Engine · malfunctionedMIR SDF LEFT ENGINE NOT DEVELOPING FULL POWER FOR TAKE OFF. HAD MAINTENANCE AT SDF C/W COMP CHECK ALL GOOD, RAN AIRCRAFT , COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.Dec 8, 2000 · N40919 · Piper PA31350 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 20010122CW012Circuit Breaker · shortedMRR / DTW. SMOKE IN COCKPIT, LANDING IN DETROIT. FOUND COPILOTS CIRCUIT BREAKERS ILLUMINATED, PANEL SHORTED AND BURNED. REMOVED AND REPLACED PANEL. OPS CKS GOOD.Dec 6, 2000 · N3587P · Piper PA31350 · AC Generation SystemSDR AU001161Gasket · deteriorated(AUS) ENGINE OIL FILTER CONVERTER PLATE GASKET DETERIORATED AND EXTRUDED. ENGINE OIL LEAKING. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/LYC/105.Nov 30, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA010103008Tire · flat(CAN) AT TAKEOFF THE PILOT FELT/HEARD WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS A TIRE BLOW. ON ARRIVAL , HE HAD THE FSS CONTACT ME TO OBSERVE A FLYBY TO TRY AND DETERMINE IF AND OR WHICH TIRE IT MIGHT BE SO HE COULD PLAN HIS APPROACH TO LANDING. WHEN THE LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED Nov 18, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · TireSDR CA010104007Torque Tube · corroded(CAN) DURING INSPECTION RUDDER TORQUE TUBE WAS NOTED TO HAVE SEVERAL SMALL HOLES IN SECTION VISIBLE BELOW BOTTOM RIB. HOLES WERE RESULT OF CORROSION FROM INSIDE TUBE, GOING THROUGH TUBE.Nov 1, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Rudder StructureSDR 20001108SH021Camshaft · failedSTEEL WAS FOUND IN BOTH SPIN-ON FILTER AND OIL SUCTION SCREENS. CAMSHAFT SUSPECTED FAILING, AND PROVEN WITH VISUAL INSPECTION AND CHECKING THE LIFT OF ALL OF THE LOBES. NR 1 AND NR 2 LOBES WERE ONLY GIVING HALF THE LIFT FROM THE OTHER LOBES. (X)Oct 10, 2000 · N200AK · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU000662Piston Ring · broken(AUS) RIGHT ENGINE OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS BROKEN AND STUCK. TURBOCHARGER LEAKING OIL. (X)Sep 1, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU000691Seal · failed(AUS) RIGHT ENGINE OIL FILTER ADAPTER PLATE SEAL FAILED. SEAL WAS PROTRUDING FROM PLATE. LOSS OF 9 LITRES OF ENGINE OIL. (X)Sep 1, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR AU000811Regulator · leaking(AUS) CABIN HEATER REGULATOR LEAKING FROM DIAPHRAGM. (X)Aug 29, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Heating SystemSDR CA000920008Capacitor · shorted(CAN) AIRCRAFT DEPARTED RIMOUSKI AT 9 + 10, TO MADELEINA ISLANDS (FLIGHT DURATION ESTIMITATED 1.5 HRS), FLYING OFF SHORE AT CHARLD N.B., RT ENGINE STARTED TO CUT-OUT MOMENTARILY. PILOT ELECTED TO TURN BACK, ENGINE CONTINUED COUGHING EVERY 5 MINUTES AND INDICAug 21, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA000920014Magneto · misinstalled(CAN) FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION. LEAVING GROUND ON TAKEOFF, RT ENGINE AGAIN SURGED, COMMITTED TO CONTINUE TAKEOFF - PILOT COMPLETED CIIRCUIT BACK TO BASE. NOTE: SINCE LAST REPAIR; CLEANING FUEL, A/C HAD FLOWN TWICE FOR 3-4 HOURS , NO INCIDENT. AGAIN, FOUNAug 16, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA000920011Bolt · loose(CAN) OUTBOARD TURBO MOUNT LOWER BOLT TO ENGINE DYNAFOCAL MOUNT BRACKET WAS FOUND LOOSE (HAND LOOSE) WITH PLAY IN MOUNT. HOWEVER, CUTTER PIN WAS INSTALLED. NO WASHER P/N STD 2197 BETWEEN NUT P/N STD 1420 AND FACE OF BOSS ON MOUNT P/N LW-18302 (SUPPORT ASSY) Aug 14, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR CA000920012Injector · dirty(CAN) 1. RIGHT ENGINE DEVELOPED ONLY 2300 RPM AT MAX M.P. ON TAKEOFF. COULD NOT DUPLICATE ON GROUND RUN. INVESTIGATED ENGINE AND PROP SYSTEMS. FUEL SERVO FUEL INLET SCREEN SHOWED SMALL PARTICLES. CLEANED. FUEL SYSTEM - AIRCRAFT - MAIN BOWL SCREEN SHOWED Aug 11, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR CA000920013Servo · interference(CAN) RECENTLY REMOVED AS UNSCHEDULED, A FUEL SERVO FROM THE A/C ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AS MIXTURE WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. TEAR DOWN INSPECTION: OVERHAULER INFORMED US HE HAD FOUND SMALL PARTICLES OF BLUE THIN PLASTIC-PAPER IN SCREEN AND UNDER MIXTAug 11, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA000906002Hose · leaking(CAN) WHEN DEPARTING YTH, ON 4 AUG 2000, WITH GEAR SELECTED UP, U/C FAILED TO RETRACT. PILOT LOCKED U/C DOWN BY HAND PUMP AND RETURNED TO YTH. FLY PAST CARRIED TO CONFIRM U/C POS AND UNEVENTFUL LDG MADE .INSP REVEALED THAT HYDRAULIC HOSE TO PORT U/C DOOR ACAug 7, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR CA000804019Tachometer · failed(CAN) PILOT REPORTED RIGHT TACHOMETER NEEDLE ERRATIC. TACHOMETER REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. GROUND RUN CARRIED OUT SATISFACTORILY. (X)Jul 25, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR WVBA01200Gasket · delaminatedFOUND RT ENGINE OIL FILTER ADAPTER WITH SEAL OOZING OUT. REMOVED PLATE AND FOUND GASKET MATERIAL AS THOUGH IT WAS BEING RESOLVED BY SOMETHING. IT WAS SOFT, STICKY DELAMINATION AND SWOLLEN. COMPARING IT TO A PLATE REMOVED FROM A TBO''D ENGINE WEAR SUGGESTED Jul 24, 2000 · N42WP · Piper PA31350 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR 20000731SH004Gasket · failedOIL FILTER CONVERTER PLATE REMOVED FOR SEAL INSPECTION. SEAL FOUND TO BE SOFT AND EXTRUDED. THIS IS THE SECOND SEAL FOUND TO EXHIBIT THIS CONDITION. ENGINE WAS A FACTORY OVERHAUL WITH OVERHAUL DATE OF 3-27-00. (X)Jul 20, 2000 · N200AK · Piper PA31350 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR 20000802SH027Plate · distortedOIL FILTER CONVERER PLATE REMOVED FOR SEAL INSPECTION. SEAL FOUND SOFT AND EXTRUDED. THIS IS THE SECOND SEAL FOUND TO EXHIBIT THIS CONDITION. ENGINE WAS A FACTORY OVERHAUL WITH OVERHAUL DATE OF 3-27-00. (X)Jul 20, 2000 · N200AK · Piper PA31350 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR CA000802016Antenna · missing(CAN) 1) COMING UP THE STEP LADDER TO REPLACE ELT FOR ANNUAL CERTIFICATION AND BATTERY DUE CAR 625 APP. C PARA 11A). MECHANIC/AME NOTICED ELT ANTENNA MISSING. BROKEN FLUSH AT BASE NUT TO FUSELAGE SKIN AND DOUBLER. REPLACED WITH NEW KIT NR 455-9000 REV D. - Jul 15, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Antenna/Radome Anti-Ice/De-Ice SystemSDR CA000802015Strap · worn(CAN) AT ANNUAL INSPECTION REMOVAL OF ELT FOR CERTIFICATION. REMOVED DORSAL FIN ACCESS TO ELT PANEL & FOUND ELT NOT SECURED PROPERLY IN ITS MANUFACTURERS SUPPORT BASE LATCH ON STRAP HAD COME UNDONE, WHAT APPEARS FROM VIBRATION. IT IS PLAUSIBLE TO THINK THAJul 15, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR CA000802020Capacitor · burned(CAN) PRE-TAKEOFF RUN, PILOT CHECKED RT MAG OFF. ENGINE QUIT. PILOT TOLD FUEL NATURE OF DEFECT TO FSS MONT-JOLI WHEN ADVISING THEM WERE RETURNING TO BLOCK. LEFT MAGNETA (DUAL TYPE) CAPACITOR CHECKED. NO CONTINUITY. SIGNS OF BURNS WHERE WIRE IS SEALED-PIJul 14, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA000724018Pump · jammed(CAN) PUMP S/N 856871. DETECTED SQUEAKING WHEN TURNING PROPELLER DURING TEARDOWN FOR ENGINE CHANGE. PUMP REMOVED. HARDLY ABLE TO TURN IT BY HAND. INSTALLED 14 FEB. 2000 AT 12269.2 = 6 MS AND 361.6 HRS. REMOVED 06 JUL.2000 AT 12630 = 6 MS & 361.6 HRS. WJul 6, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR CA000724021Tire · blown(CAN) THIS REPORT FOLLOWS LANDING INCIDENT, TOWED OFF RUNWAY. RUNWAY INSP, NO DEBRIS. TEAR DOWN OF WHEEL ASSY SHOWED TIRE TREAD OBLIQUE - SKID - FLAT SPOT. POSSIBLY DUE T O CRAB LDG OR TO SKIDDING AFTER BLOWING AT TOUCH DOWN. BALANCE PATCH 1 OZ INSIDE TIRJul 4, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · TireSDR CA000724025Servo · failed(CAN) INSTALLED 20 JAN 2000 BY OVERHAULED ON O/H ENGINE. AT TSO: 119.7 HRS. IDLE MIXTURE RICHENED 3 NOTCHES. AT TSO: 153.3 HRS. IDLE MIXTURE RICHENED 1 NOTCH FROM ONE FLIGHT TO ANOTHER, PILOT REPORTED DIFFICULTIES IN SETTING MIXTURE, FUEL FLOW AND EGJun 28, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA000706021Seal · leaking(CAN) PILOT REPORTED OBSRVING WHITE FUMES COMING OUT OF LT ENGINE DURING CRUISE. EMERGENCY FIRE DRILL CARRRIED OUT & FIRE OUT. INVESTESTIGATION ON GROUND CONDUCTED, FOUND FIRE DAMAGE TO HIGH TENSION MAGNETO LEADS, OIL HOSES, HYDRAULIC & FUEL HOSES & ELECTRIC Jun 26, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA000712013Retainer · separated(CAN) WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS BEING REFUELED, THE GAS ATTENDANT HAD ROTATED THE GAS CAP TO REMOVE THE CAP. THIS ACTION IN TURN ROTATED THE RETAINER (P/N 531-035), CAUSING IT TO BECOME UNLOCKED FROM THE FILLER NECK. THE CAP WAS THEN PUT BACK ON AND LOCKED DOWN GJun 21, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Fuel StorageSDR CA000621027Flyweight · broken(CAN) FLYWEIGHT CUP IS SPOT WELDED TO FLYWEIGHT HEAD. SPOT WELD BROKE, HEAD SPUN WITHOUT CUP AND CUT CUP CAUSING FAILURE.Jun 12, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Propeller GovernorSDR CA000712009Trunnion · cracked(CAN) - PIPER AIRCRAFT SETTLED LOWER TO LEFT SIDE ON LANDING. INITIAL INSPECTION REVEALED FLAT LEFT MAIN OLEO & EVIDENCE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK ON LEFT GEAR AND UNDER LEFT WING. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED AN APPROX 6 INCH CRACK ON AFT/BOTTOM SIDE OFUPPER Jun 11, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA000614058Bolt · jammed(CAN) PILOT REPORTED LT FUEL SELECTOR STIFF AND JAMMING ON INBD TANK AT PRE-TAKEOFF CHECK. WITH ENOUGH PRESSURE, SELECTOR COMPLETED TRAVEL, PILOT CHECKED OPER OF ENGINE, INBD, OTBD, POSITIONS AND IN OFF, SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO ELECT TO TAKEOFF AND REPORTED SNJun 6, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR CA000712012Spring · broken(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE CREW WERE COMPLYING TO PIPER SB 626C AND FOUND THE ELEVATOR BUNGEE SPRING BROKE AT THE HOOK END. NO COMPLAINTS OR SNAGS WERE REPORTED OR DETECTED BY THE PILOT. IT WAS THEREFORE ASSUMED TO HAVE BROKEN AFTER THE AIRJun 6, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA000614057Gyro · failed(CAN) WHEN RE-SETTING COURSE, PILOT HAD LET-GO SETTING KNOB WHICH SNAPPED BACK IN PLACE. LATER DIRECTIONAL GYRO WOULD NOT FOLLOW COURSE CHANGE UNLESS PILOT HELD KNOB PULLED OUT. EVIDENTLY, KNOB SPRING BROKE INSIDE. INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN STATED KNOB SHOULDJun 2, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR AU000419Seal · failed(AUS) LEFT ENGINE OIL FILTER ADAPTER PLATE SEAL PROTRUDING FROM PLATE. SEAL APPEARED TO BE SEVERED. ENGINE NEEDED 9 LITRES OF OIL.May 29, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 20000530SH010Cylinder · separatedAGC - LEFT ENGINE NR 2 CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM ENGINE. CAUSE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. (X)May 5, 2000 · N525AA · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA000519012Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUSELAGE MOUNTED FORWARD WING SUPPORT BULKHEADS WERE INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE CRACKED ON THEIR LOWER MOUNTING FLANGES. (P/NS 44758-00 AND 44758-01).Apr 29, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CA000519013Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) THE LEFT AND RIGHT MOUNTED FWD WING SUPPORT BULKHEADS WERE INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE CRACKED ON THEIR LOWER MOUNTING FLANGES. (P/NS 44758-00 L/H & 44758-01 R/H)Apr 29, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
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