Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD

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SDR AU510001618Retainer · loose(AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR FORWARD TRUNNION BOLT RETAINER HAD 1 OF 2 RIVETS SHEARED ALLOWING TRUNNION BOLT TO PIVOT IN SPAR INSTEAD OF IN TRUNNION BUSH. (CASA NR 510001618)Apr 6, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR AU510001620Shock Mount · brokenPILOT`S INSTRUMENT PANEL ONLY SECURED BY TWO OF FOUR SHOCK MOUNTS. COPILOT`S PANEL HAD ALL FOUR SHOCK MOUNTS BROKEN. PANEL WAS HELD IN PLACE BY PLUMBING AND WIRING.Apr 6, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Instrument PanelSDR AU510001621Uplock Roller · seizedLT AND RT MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK ROLLERS SEIZED.Apr 6, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU510001622Valve · out of limits(AUS) LT AND RT ENGINES BOTH OVERDUE FOR 400 HOUR VALVE INSPECTION. NO RECORD OF INSPECTION BEING CARRIED OUT. (CASA NR 510001622)Apr 6, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU510001623Spring · corroded(AUS) ELEVATOR DOWN SPRING SEVERELY CORRODED. (CASA NR 510001623)Apr 6, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Elevator Control SystemSDR AU510001625Rib · cracked(AUS) RIB LOCATED IN CENTER OF RT WHEEL WELL CRACKED. (CASA NR 510001625)Apr 6, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR AU510001626Cable · seized(AUS) LT FUEL SHUTOFF CABLE SEIZED. (CASA NR 510001626)Apr 6, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR CA050405011Turnbuckle · cracked(CAN) ON CHANGING THE RIGHT HAND AILERON CABLE AT WING STATION 70, THE CONNECTING TURNBUCKLE WAS FOUND CRACKED PN MS21251-B5S.Mar 20, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Aileron Control SystemSDR BSYA200500004Actuator · brokenAIRCRAFT TOOK OFF, PILOT NOTICED LANDING GEAR HANDLE NOT RETURNING TO NEUTRAL AND THAT THE AC WAS YAWING. ON APPROACH, COULD NOT GET LT GEAR DOWN AND LOCK LIGHT, C/W MISSED APPROACH, THEN FINALLY GOT LT GEAR DOWN AND LOCK LIGHT, LANDED WITH NO PROBLEMS. MAIMar 2, 2005 · N42HD · Piper PA31P350 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR CA050227001Rib · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION THE AME FOUND THE TIP RIB ON THE RT ELEVATOR CRACKED. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED IN THE BEND WHERE THE RIB TRANSITIONS INTO THE FLANGE AT RIVET NR7 FROM THE TRAILING EDGE. UPON REMOVAL IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THESAME CRACK COULD BE FFeb 27, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Elevator, Spar/RibSDR CA050218010Crankcase · cracked(CAN) LT ENGINE LEAK, ENGINE RUN TO CONFIRM LEAK, HARD TO FIND, ENGINE PRESSURIZED, FOUND CRACK OF 1.5 INCH LONG FORWARD OF CYLINDER NR2 IN THE CASE.Feb 17, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA050304001Rod End · broken(CAN) ON TAKEOFF ROLL RT ENGINE UNDERSPED BY 300 RPM. TAKEOFF REJECTED AND RETURNED FOR MAINTENANCE. MAINTENANCE FOUND RT PROP GOVERNOR ROD END (JOINT) BROKEN. PART REPLACED AND GROUND RUN C/W SERVICEABLE.Feb 14, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Propeller GovernorSDR CA050221005Link · cracked(CAN) IN DOING MFG SL NR1088, FOUND THE LINK ASSEMBLY CRACKED. ON DOING THE INSPECTION ON THE REST OF OUR FLEET, FOUND FOUR MORE CRACKED. WE WILL CONTINUE TO DO THE INSPECTION EVERY 500 HOURS IAW COMPLIANCE TIME OF SERVICE LETTER. DOING THE INSPECTION, ALSO NFeb 5, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR CA050131002Uplock Hook · seized(CAN) FLIGHT CREW INDICATED LANDING GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT. THE GEAR WAS CYCLED ONE MORE TIME WITH FAILED ATTEMPT. FLIGHT CREW RETURNED AND LANDED. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED AND FOUND THE NOSE GEAR UPLOCK HOOK STUCK IN DOWN POSITION. WHEN NOSE GEAR RETRACTEJan 27, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA050131003Uplock Hook · seized(CAN) FLIGHT CREW WAS UNABLE TO SECURE LANDING GEAR IN UP POSITION. THE FLIGHT RETURNED FOR SAFE LANDING. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED AND FOUND THE LT GEAR UP LOCK HOOK STUCK AND FROZEN IN THE UP POSITION. ASSY WAS DISASSEMBLED, MOISTURE REMOVED, CLEANED ANDJan 27, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA050128003Channel · cracked(CAN) CHANNEL FOUND CRACKED AT FWD DOOR HINGE ATTACH POINT. A 2.5 INCH CRACK RUNNING PARALELL WITH THE CHANNEL UPPER RADIUS ABOVE HINGE PLATE AIRFRAME PORTION. CHANNEL REPLACED.Jan 18, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA050119010Vent Line · leaking(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, FUEL WAS NOTICED LEAKING FROM THE LT WING. THERE WAS A FUEL STAIN AROUND THE VENT TUBE. WHEN THE TUBE WAS MOVED IT BROKE OFF AT THE TANK END OF THE TUBE. BOTH IB AND OB TANKS WERE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. THEY BOTH SHOWED SIGNS OF Jan 17, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Fuel StorageSDR CA050118002Bearing · seized(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTICED THE LT ENGINE TACHOMETER NEEDLE FLUCTUATING. SHORTLY AFTER, THE ENGINE STARTED SURGING AND A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION WAS FELT. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED, AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE LT ENGINE MAGNETO, UPPERJan 12, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU510001671Downlock · stickingRT MAIN LANDING GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE RT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK WAS STUCK DUE TO CARBON BUILDUP FROM EXHAUST AND ALSO LUBRICATION DRYING OUT.Jan 8, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA050114004Regulator · leaking(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION NECESSARY BY AD 2004-25-16 THE FUEL REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AROUND THE SEAM. IT WAS NOT LEAKING ENOUGH TO RUN OUT THE DRAIN FOR THE PROTECTIVE COVER.Jan 6, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CA050105014Adapter · incorrect(CAN) THE INNER RING ON THE FUEL CAP HOUSING IS HELD IN PLACE BY LOCKING TABS. THE FUEL CAP LOCKS ONTO THIS RING. THE LOCKING TABS THAT HOLD THE RING IN PLACE SLOWLY, OVER TIME OF CONSTANT USE RELEASED THE RING TO LET THE CAP COME OUT OF THE HOUSING. CHECKINGJan 5, 2005 · Piper PA31350 · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR 2005FA0000685Crankshaft · failedCRANKSHAFT BROKEN AT NR3 MAIN, THEN AT 2 OTHER PLACES. (K)Dec 17, 2004 · N525AA · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA041216009Engine · malfunctioned(CAN) ON DEPARTURE, THE CREW HAD A POWER LOSS ON THE RT ENGINE, FEATHERED ENGINE AND RETURNED FOR A LANDING. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE ONE AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. THE ENGINE SHALL BE OPENED IN OUR ENGINE SHOP IN THE NEAR FUTURE TDec 14, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA041206004Alternator · seized(CAN) ON A FLIGHT, PILOT NOTIED RH ALT OUT LIGHT CAME ON. PILOT CONTINUED FLIGHT AIRPORT. MAINTENANCE THE NEXT MORNING NOTICED THAT THE RT ALTERNATOR BELT HAD BROKEN AND THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS SEIZED. ALTERNATOR WAS REMOVED AND DISSASSEMBLED FRONT AND REAR BDec 3, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR CA041115007Trunnion · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION TWO CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE UPPER CENTER AREA OF THE TRUNNION. IT APPEARS THAT THE CRACKS ORIGINATED IN A REPAIRED AREA THAT WAS WELDED. THE CRACKS WERE DETECTED VISUALLY.Nov 11, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR CA041115008Exhaust Valve · erodedWHEN THE EXHAUST PIPES WERE REMOVED TO INSPECT THE EXHAUST VALVES, IT WAS FOUND THAT ALL SIX VALVES ON THE ENGINE HAD EROSION WEAR ON THE STEMS AND THE BACK SIDE OF THE VALVE FACE. THIS IS THE SECOND ENGINE THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FOUND ON IN OUR FLEET.Nov 11, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA041129012Hose · cracked(CAN) AIRCRAFT ON TRAINING FLIGHT. PILOT REPORTS STRONG FUEL ODOR IN COCKPIT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED LT FUEL PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE TO GAUGE LEAKING FROM UNDER HOSE FITTING SOCKET WHEN FUEL BOOST PUMP TURNED ON. THIS FUEL LEAK WAS A FINE MIST SPRAY. HOSES WENov 9, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2004F00432Boot · debondedDURING FLIGHT, LEFT WING DE-ICE BOOT OUTBOARD OF LEFT ENGINE ONE FOOT OF DE-ICE BOOT DEBONDED FROM WING SURFACE.Nov 6, 2004 · N3590N · Piper PA31350 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR CA041118001Magneto · loose(CAN) A RT BREAKER POINT HOLD DOWN SCREW CAME OUT AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN ROUGH, INTERMITTENTLY. THE MAG WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Oct 26, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 4025Line · failedON TAKEOFF OUT OF TAMPA, ENGINE STARTED SURGING, RETURNED TO TPA. MAINTENANCE FOUND RUBBER PIECES IN FUEL INJECTION UPPER DECK LINE, CLEANED UPPER DECK AND CHANGED RUBBER HOSES, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Oct 22, 2004 · N3547C · Piper PA31350 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR CA041001007Bracket · bent(CAN) AFTER GEAR UP SELECTED, FLT CREW DISCOVERED THE GEAR IN TRANSIT IND. ILLUMINATED. A/C RETURNED WITH 3 GREENS. A/C WAS PUT ON JACKS, GEAR CYCLED AND NOTICED THE NLG TORQUE TUBE SWITCH BRACKET WAS BENT RESTRICTING THE UP-LOCK SWITCH FROM CONTACTING.Sep 27, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA041015005Magneto · cracked(CAN) RT ENGINE DEVELOPED 'MISSING OR SURGING' IN POWER AT HIGH POWER SETTINGS. RAN FINE AT LOW POWER. AIRCRAFT RETURNED FOR MAINTENANCE. AMO REMOVED MAGNETO AND FOUND DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK CRACKED AND BEARINGROUGH. MAGNETO REPLACED AND GROUND RUN, SERVICEABLE. MASep 27, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA040930001Turbocharger · leaking(CAN) AFTER A SCHEDULED LANDING THE PILOTS FOUND A POOL OF OIL UNDER THE RIGHT HAND ENGINE. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NEWLY INSTALLED TURBOCHARGER HAD THE OIL SEAL FAIL IN THE INTAKE SIDE PUMPING EXCESSIVE OILINTO THE ENGINE.Sep 22, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR CA040913008Valve · worn(CAN) DURING A CYLINDER CHANGE ON THE ENGINE THE EXHAUST RISERS WERE REMOVED TO ALLOW FOR INSTALLATION. WHILE CHECKING THE EXHAUST PORTS FOR FOD IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WAS ABNORMAL WEAR ON THE NR 3 EXHAUST VALVE JUST ABOVE THE MUSHROOM. FURTHER INSPECTIONSep 10, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA040910000Pump · leaking(CAN) PILOT FOUND THAT FUEL PRESSURE IN CRUISE WAS FLUCTUATING AND AT IDLE THE FUEL PUMP DID NOT MAINTAIN RATED PRESSURE. DURING INSPECTION OF THE PUMP FOUND FUEL STAINS ON PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE, THE VALVE WAS LEAKING AT ITS FLANGE.Sep 8, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA040908004Cylinder · separated(CAN) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT MANIFOLD PRESSURE DROP WAS NOTICED. THROTTLE WAS INCREASED BUT PRESSURE WAS STILL DROPPING. A VIBRATION WAS NOTICED IN THE ENGINE AND AIR FRAME. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND SECURED AND A NORMAL LANDING CARRIED OUT. NR ONE CYLINDESep 3, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA040827008Pump · failed(CAN) THE PUMP FAILED OPERATIONAL CHECK, GEAR SELECT. HANDLE DID NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION. PUMP WAS OVERHAULED RECENTLY, WAS IN SERVICE FOR 423.7 HRS.Aug 25, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA040831022Line · unserviceable(CAN) CLIMB AFTER TAKE-OFF, CREW NOTED THAT THE NR 1 ENGINE LOST TURBO BOOST ABD THE AIRCRAFT YAWED TO THE LT. PILOT RETURNED TO AIRPORT. FOUND MANIFOLD PRESSURE SENSE LINE FROM ENGINE INDUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE CONTROLLER SHEARED OFF ANDTHE SENSE LINEAug 25, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine SuperchargerSDR CA040902004Bolt · missing(CAN) STARTER, ALL BOLTS LOOSE AND TWO MISSING.Aug 23, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · FastenersSDR CA040813001Line · cracked(CAN) A/C WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND GEAR. FOUND HYDRAULIC HAND PUMP PRESSURE LINE WAS CRACKED JUST ABOVE FIRST CHECK VALVE. ALL HYDRAULIC FUEL LEAKED OUT.Aug 13, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA040921003Wheel · cracked(CAN) LT TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE PARKED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED A CRACKED WHEEL IN FLANGE AREA. WHEEL, TIRE AND TUBE WERE REPLACED.Jul 19, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA040719004Magneto · wornOIL LEAK WAS DISCOVERED AT MAGNETO MOUNTING FLANGE GASKET. UPON REMOVAL OF UPPER AND LOWER MAGNETO MOUNT CLAMPS (P/N 66M19385), WEAR AND FRETTING OF THE MAGNETO MOUNTING FLANGE WAS DISCOVERED. WHEN CHECKED, THE MAGNETO WAS STILL CORRECTLY TIMED TO THE ENGINEJul 16, 2004 · Piper PA31 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA040719005Magneto · wornOIL LEAK WAS DISCOVERED AT MAGNETO MOUNTING FLANGE GASKET. UPON REMOVAL OF UPPER AND LOWER MAGNETO MOUNT CLAMPS (P/N 66M19385), WEAR AND FRETTING OF THE MAGNETO MOUNTING FLANGE WAS DISCOVERED. WHEN CHECKED, THE MAGNETO WAS STILL CORRECTLY TIMED TO THE ENGINEJul 16, 2004 · Piper PA31 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA040721002Structure · crackedWHILE INSPECTING GEAR A CRACK WAS NOTICED IN THE PAINT. CRACK EXTENDS FROM INSIDE CURVE HALF WAY TO BOLT HOLE.Jul 11, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA040714001Pump · leaking(CAN) DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE THE FUEL PUMP WAS NOTED AS LEAKING FUEL. THIS PUMP IS NOT COVERED BY THE AD 2003-14-03 AS IT IS MODIFIED. PUMP REPLACED BEFORE FURTHER FLIGHT.Jul 7, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA040921004Torque Link · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TORQUE LINK WAS FOUND CRACKED. THESE P/N CH2026-1 TORQUE LINKS ARE PART OF BOUNDARY LAYER RESEARCH HEAVY LANDING GEAR KIT FOR STC NR SA00202SE.Jul 4, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Main Landing GearSDR CSA2004F00000Bolt · wornPILOT RADIOED THAT LT MLG SAFE LIGHT WOULD NOT COME ON, VERIFIED BULB FUNCTION, OK. VERIFIED GEAR FULLY EXTENDED DURING FLY-BY BEFORE LANDING. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT STOPPED ON RUNWAY. PILOT REPORT GEAR SAFE LIGHT CAME ON AT TOUCHDOWN. Jun 28, 2004 · N3516A · Piper PA31350 · FastenersSDR CA040625008Drive Shaft · sheared(CAN) ON LT ENGINE WARMING UP, FOUND LIGHT WARNING INDICATION (ON) IN RANGE OF RPM. WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND LT VACUUM PUMP DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED. NO OTHER DAMAGE FOUND AT VISUAL INSPECTION.Jun 24, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Vacuum Indicating SystemSDR FFS2004F00001Exhaust Valve · crackedCOMPRESSION CHECK REVEALED ZERO COMPRESSION IN THE NR 3 CYLINDER. INVESTIGATION FOUND A HOLE BURNED THROUGH THE HEAD OF THE EXHAUST VALVE. THE FAILURE SEEMED UNUSUAL BECAUSE THERE WERE MULTIPLE CRACKS IN THE HEAD OF THE VALVE IN A CIRCUMFERENTIAL ORIENTATIONJun 22, 2004 · N3536B · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA040624003Injector · malfunctioned(CAN) ENGINE EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS. MANIFOLD PRESSURE WENT FROM 32 - 20 INCHES. FLIGHT CREW MADE UNSCHEDULED LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. ENGINEER FOUND THAT SERVO FUEL INJECTOR WAS THE PROBLEM AND HAD FLOODED OUT THE ENGINE. ENGINEER REPLACED SERVO FUEL INJEJun 17, 2004 · Piper PA31350 · Fuel Injector Nozzle
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