Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD

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SDR CA991208071Master Switch · failed(CAN) MASTER SWITCH TURNS ON BY ITSELF USUALLY AT NIGHT AND HIGH MOISTURE. SITUATION CAUSING DEAD BATTERIES. THIS HAS BEEN RECURRING ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT A/C OVER THE PAST 8 YEARS. SUBMITTER STATED COMPANY POLICY IS TO REPLACE WITH A NEW SWITCH EACH TIME, BOct 22, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · DC Power Distribution SystemSDR CA991028061Bolt · sheared(CAN) BOLT FAILURE AT TURBOCHARGER MOUNT. OPERATOR SUSPECTS IMPROPER INSTALLATION FROM OVERHAULER.Oct 14, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR CA991103056Gasket · leaking(CAN) FUEL LEAKING AT FLANGE AND ON DRIVE SIDE OF PUMP.Oct 14, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA991027076Line · cracked(CAN) HOSE DOES NOT STAND UP TO HEAT IN AREA OF CONTROLLER.Oct 12, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA991028054Pump · failed(CAN) INSTALLED 99-01-05. ALL HOSES FROM FIREWALL TO PUMP THEN REPLACED AND P/N B3-5-1 AIR INLET FILTER REPLACED AND CHANGED AT EACH 100 HR INTERVALS. FAILED PUMP THEN REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED PUMP FROM BRIDGEMARK AEROSPACE LTD. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROMOct 12, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR AU991047Rod End · seized(AUS) AILERON CONTROL ROD ROD END SEIZED AND BROKEN.Oct 11, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Aileron Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX4097Contact · failedNYLON CAM FOLLOWER MELTED WHERE IT CONTACTED THE CONTACT POINT LEAF SPRING. THE CAM FOLLOWER WOULD NO LONGER OPEN THE CONTACT POINTS, AND THE LEFT MAGNETO FAILED. SUBMITTER STATED POSSIBLE CAUSE, POOR CONDENSER GROUND. REF: TCM IGNITION BULLETIN SB 651. COOct 8, 1999 · N879F · Piper PA31310 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA991028063Heater Plate · broken(CAN) REF: IPC FIG. 112A ITEM 2. NOTICED PLATE STOP DRILLED PREVIOUSLY. CRACKS HAD SINCE PROGRESSED IN 90 DEGREE BENT LIP RADIUS TO PERMIT SCREWING PART TO FORMER AND TO REMOVEABLE PART OF FORMER. DESIGNED FOR EASIER HEATER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. IT APPEOct 4, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Heating SystemSDR AU990970Turbocharger · faulty(AUS) ENGINE TURBOCHARGER FAULTY.Sep 29, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR AU990987Switch · faulty(AUS) RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK MICROSWITCH FAULTY.Sep 29, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA990927064Bearing · worn(CAN) DURING REMOVAL OF INBOARD GEAR DOOR FOR REPLACEMENT OF ONE HINGE BEARING FOR WEAR, THE SECOND BEARING WAS FOUND TO HAVE THE INNER RACE CRACKED CIRCUMFERENTALLY AT THE RACE'S SMALLEST DIAMETER. UN-NOTICEABLE WHEN THE HINGE BOLT IS INSTALLED.Sep 10, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear DoorsSDR CA991004051Relay · failed(CAN) IN IFR FLIGHT DURING DESCENT, SMOKE APPEARED IN THE COCKPIT. CREW SHUT THE HEATER AND THE MASTER SWITCH, OPENED SIDE WINDOWS TO CLEAR THE SMOKE. AFTER LANDING, THE AME NOTED THAT THE BATTERY RELAY HAD HEATED AND THAT TERMINAL 2 OF THE RELAY HAD MELTED.Sep 7, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · DC Power Distribution SystemSDR CA991007025Bolt · failed(CAN) NR 3 CONNECTING ROD BOLT FAILED. CAUSE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.Sep 3, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA990927017Cylinder · leaking(CAN) CRANKCASE CRACKED AT BOTTOM OF NR 3 CYLINDER.Aug 31, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA990927052Cylinder · cracked(CAN) NR 5 CYLINDER CRACKED.Aug 30, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA990915062Turbocharger · seized(CAN) TURBOCHARGER FOUND SEIZED. NO FOD FOUND.Aug 27, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR CA990907087Governor · malfunctioned(CAN) PROPELLER UNDERSPEED AT TAKEOFF, GOVERNOR SENT FOR TEAR DOWN.Aug 25, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Propeller GovernorSDR CA000427014Wire · broken(CAN) SMOKE OBSERVED COMING FROM BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT. A BROKEN WIRE WAS FOUND TO BE THE PROBLEM.Aug 21, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 99ZZZX3624Hose · failedPILOT SMELLED STRONG ODOR OF FUEL AND NOTED FUEL DRIPPING FROM BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL ONTO COPILOT RUDDER PEDALS. MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING AT DESTINATION. TRACED LEAK TO FAULTY FUEL PRESSURE HOSE AT FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE. REPLACED HOSE AND STOPPED LEAK. HOSE Jul 27, 1999 · N27956 · Piper PA31350 · Fuel Pressure IndicatingSDR 99ZZZX3157Keeper · failedLEFT ENGINE NR 2 INTAKE VALVE KEEPER BROKE CAUSING VALVE TO HIT PISTON. PERFORMED TOP OVERHAUL. CLEANED OUT ALL OIL HOSES, CHECKED CRANKSHAFT FOR SCORING, CLEANED INTAKE SYSTEM. FIVE HOURS LATER (TOP) INTAKE VALVE AND PISTON WERE BEAT UP BY A PIECE OF METALJul 25, 1999 · N711WX · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX3170Gear · fracturedPILOT COMPLAINED OF DEAD LT MAGNETO, RT ENGINE. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND THE MAIN ROTOR GEAR HAD FRACTURED INTO SEVERAL PIECES. ALL BREAKS APPEARED FRESH AND CLEAN.Jul 23, 1999 · N4109D · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA990729004Bearing · failed(CAN) TURBINE BEARING FAILURE. TURBINE SIDE WEARING ON TURBO CASE.Jul 12, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 99ZZZX2634Magneto · fracturedAIRCRAFT INBOARD TO SLC, UT. OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATION NOTICED. ENGINE FEATHERED AS PRECAUTION. OIL LEAK AT BACK OF ENGINE. INSPECTION FOUND MAGNETO BASE FRACTURED AT LOWER HOLD-DOWN AREA OF CONTACT, 1/4 MOON SHAPE CHUNK HAD BROKEN OFF. SUBMITTER SUSPECTEDJun 30, 1999 · N800SA · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 99ZZZX2613Cylinder · failedAIRCRAFT DEPARTED SALT LAKE CITY FOR ST GEORGE, UT. DURING CLIMB, ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING VERY POORLY. ENGINE WAS FEATHERED. AIRCRAFT MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING. INSPECTION OF ENGINE FOUND NR 5 CYLINDER ASSY FAILED. PISTON CONDITION VERY BAD. PRE-IGNITION ON VJun 29, 1999 · N3035K · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU990676Impeller · damaged(AUS) ENGINE TURBOCHARGER IMPELLER DAMAGED BY FOD.Jun 24, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR AU990547Engine · fire(AUS) LT ENGINE FIRE CAUSED BY MAIN ALTERNATOR WIRE TO NOISE FILTER BEING DAMAGED AND IGNITING OIL IN THE COWLING. DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE ALTERNATOR WIRE, FILTER BOWL AND TWO HOSES.Jun 4, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA990927050Shaft · failed(CAN) BROKEN TURBOSHAFT.Jun 1, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 99ZZZX2320Camshaft · wornAT 100-HOUR INSPECTION, DISCOVERED FERROUS METAL CONTAMINATION IN FILTER ELEMENT. PERFORMED VALVE CLEARANCE CHECK AND FOUND NR 5, NR 6 INTAKE LOBBS WITH EXCESSIVE CLELARANCE BASED ON A SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCE. IT WAS DECIDED TO REMOVE THE ENGINE FROM SERVICE FOMay 1, 1999 · N3527U · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR DW7A9901Rod Bolt · separatedCRUISE FLIGHT, 1,500 MSL, 31 RPM/NEGATIVE INDICATION OF EMANANT FAILURE ON ENGINE INSTRUMENTS. HEAVY VIBRATION FOR 5-10 SECONDS, FAILURE OF LEFT ENGINE CASE, ENGINE SHUTDOWN, RTB. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLE CASE OF FAILURE AND ROD END BOLT NOT PROPERLY TORApr 29, 1999 · N74CE · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU990416055Bolt · broken(AU) OIL LEAK WAS FOUND ON THE NR 1 ENGINE DURING A PROPELLER CHANGE. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND A THRU-BOLT BROKEN AT NR 1 CYLINDER. THE THRU-BOLT WAS REPLACED AND ALL CYLINDER RETAINING NUTS WERE CHECKED FOR PROPER TORQUE AND FOUND WITHIN THE LIMITS. THE ENApr 8, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR WVBA00799Regulator · leakingOIL WAS OBSERVED ON SIDE OF COWLING ON POST-FLIGHT AND IN THE BOTTOM OF COWL. ALSO, AFTER REMOVING COWL, OIL WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM AROUND THE THREADS OF OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR. REGULATOR WAS REPLACED. (X)Apr 1, 1999 · N3527U · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR AU990416039Turbo Charger · seized(AU) NR 1 ENGINE WOULD NOT PRODUCE FULL POWER PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE TURBOCHARGER SEIZED. THE UNIT WAS REPLACED.Mar 17, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 99ZZZX1398Flange · brokenTHE FLANGE SECTION OF THE HOUSING DESIGNED TO BE SECURED BY THE BOTTOM CLAMP, BROKE OFF DURING FLIGHT. MAGNETO CONTINUED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY, BUT PILOT REPORTED AN OIL LEAK IN THE RIGHT ENGINE, OBSERVED DURING WALK-AROUND AFTER LANDING. HOUSING SHOULD HAUL A Feb 28, 1999 · N3527U · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA990210016Condenser · malfunctioned(CAN) DURING RUN-UP, THE RIGHT MAGNETO DID NOT CUT OUT. THE CAPACITOR WAS REPLACED AND THE ENGINE RETURNED TO NORMAL.Feb 10, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA990308005Cylinder · separated(CAN) PILOT REPORTED ENGINE BACKFIRING ON START/TAXI, ENGINE WAS RUN FOR 30 MINUTES. AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN, INSPECTION FOUND THE NR 6 CYLINDER HEAD, ON THE NR 2 ENGINE WAS SEPARATED FROM THE BARREL.Feb 10, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA990308008Idler Gear · broken(CAN) DURING FLIGHT, THE NR 2 ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. AFTER AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING, THE ENGINE QUIT ON GROUND. INSPECTION FOUND DAMAGED GEARS IN THE REAR GEARBOX, TEETH MISSING ON THE DAMAGED GEARS CAUSED THE CAMSHAFT TO STOP TURNING, THIS LED TO ENGINEFeb 3, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR CA990219002Indicator · failed(CAN) LEFT TACH INDICATION FAILURE IN-FLIGHT. TACH DRIVE SPRING FAILED POSSIBLY BECAUSE IT HAD NOT BEEN LUBED PROPERLY AT ANGLE DRIVE ADAPTER.Jan 29, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR AU990041Exhaust Pipe · faulty(AUS) DURING DESCENT, THE RT ENGINE MAP DROPPED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED EXHAUST SLIP JOINTS HAD EXPANDED OPEN ENOUGH FOR A GAP TO APPEAR BETWEEN THE PIPE ENDS. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE FEMALE SECTION OF PIPE EXPANDED TO A LARGE DIAMETER THAN MALEJan 21, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA990310034Clamp · missing(CAN) DURING CLIMB-OUT,THE NR 2 ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST ABOUT 12 OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE. THE ENGINE WAS FEATHERED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ITS POINT OF DEPARTURE. INSPECTION REVEALED THE EXHAUST CLAMP, ON THE LEFT CYLINDER BANK EXHAUST TUBE/TURBO TRANSITION ASJan 18, 1999 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR AU981668Bearing · failed(AUS) DURING CLIMB, THE LT ENGINE MANIFOLD PRESSURE DECREASED FROM 39 INCHES TO 30 INCHES WITH A VISIBLE OIL AND SMOKE TRAIL. GROUND INVESTIGATION FOUND METAL CONTAMINATION IN THE LT ENGINE OIL FILTER AND FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE NR 6 MAIN BEARINGDec 23, 1998 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA981214003Nut · separated(CAN) ENGINE WAS RECEIVED FOR REPAIR. VERNATHERN VALVE WAS REMOVED FOR CLEANING AND THE NUT WAS FOUND MISSING. THE NUT WAS FOUND IN AN EXTERNAL OIL LINE. NUT WAS CRIMPED AT OVERHAUL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SERVICE BULLETIN NR 518.Dec 7, 1998 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR AU981323Valve · failed(AUS) RIGHT ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE VALVE (VERNATHERM) INOPERATIVE.Oct 7, 1998 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR CA981028007Cylinder · separated(CAN) DURING CLIMB, THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG. A QUICK TURN AROUND WAS EXECUTED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ITS POINT OF DEPARTURE. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED ONE OF THE CYLINDERS HAD SEPARATED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED.Oct 1, 1998 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX3872Gasket · failedRIGHT ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE. LANDED IN LAN. FOUND GASKET UNDER VACUUM PUMP BAD. REMOVED AND REPLACED GASKET. SERVICED WITH OIL. OPS CHECK GOOD.Sep 23, 1998 · N35453 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 98ZZZX4517Engine · malfunctionedIN PREPARATION FOR LANDING, PILOT NOTICED LEFT ENGINE'S RPMS LAGGING THE RIGHT ENGINE. WITH ANY POWER REDUCTIONS, THE LEFT ENGINE'S RPMS LAGGED EVEN FURTHER. THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WHEN THE PROPELLER CONTROL LEVER WAS MOVED TO THE FULL FORWARD POSITION (INCRESep 10, 1998 · N300ED · Piper PA31350 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA980915023Crankshaft · disconnected(CAN) NR 2 ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED DURING FLIGHT. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE CAMSHAFT AND THE ACCESSORY GEARBOX WERE NO LONGER DRIVEN BY THE CRANKSHAFT. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.Sep 8, 1998 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU981119Bracket · broken(AUS) ENGINE TURBOCHARGER SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN BETWEEN THE SUPPORT STAY AND THE BRACKET.Aug 31, 1998 · Piper PA31350 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR CA981014007Pump · failed(CAN) DURING TAXI, PILOT REPORTED FLUCTUATING FUEL PRESSURE AND LOW PRESSURE INDICATIONS AT LOWER RPM SETTINGS. PRESSURE NORMAL AT HIGHER SETTINGS.Aug 18, 1998 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA980818023Rocker Arm · wrong part(CAN) WHILE CHANGING AN INTAKE PUSH ROD TO COMPLY WITH LYCOMING 400 HOUR VALVE TRAIN INSPECTION (TAPPET CLEARANCE), THE PUSH ROD WAS FOUND TO HAVE A O.020 INCH DEEP SCORE AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE, A HALF INCH FROM THE TOP. CLOSER INSPECTION FOUND THE SCORING Aug 7, 1998 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX3268Capacitor · failedFOR THE FOURTH TIME IN TWELVE MONTHS, A TCM P/N 10-382681 CAPACITOR FAILED CAUSING THE D3000 MAG TO BE DEAD.Jul 30, 1998 · N135PB · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/Distributor
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