Pratt & Whitney PT6 series
Service difficulty reports · 884
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'PT6' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'PT6' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
SDR CA120309005Bearing · worn(CAN) DISCOVERED FLEETWIDE PROBLEM WITH THE OTBD FLAPS, INBD AFT HINGE, OTBD RIB BRACKET. THE FLAP ROLLER BEARING, PN BC56985, CAN WEAR, ALLOWING THE BEARING FLANGE TO CONTACT AND WEAR THE FLAP RIB, CALLED A BRACKET, PN 35-165050-30 AND -31. ALL 5 COMPANY ACSDR CA120115003Fuel Control · malfunctioned(CAN) DURING FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE PILOT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY POWER LEVER IN ORDER TO RECOVER POWER. THE ACFT LANDED SAFELY AND TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND THE P3 AIR HEAT INOPERATIVE WHICH LEAD THE CUSTOMER TO BELIEVE THE P3 TUBE MAY HAVE BLOCKSDR 2011FA0000740Bearing · failedNR 2 BEARING FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF OIL AND EMERGENCY LANDING.SDR CA111019003Engine · fod(CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY ENGINE POWER LOSS. THE USE OF THE EMERGENCY POWER LEVER RESULTED IN ONLY 5 PERCENT TORQUE WITH HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE. HE DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND FLEW ACFT TO AIRPORT WHERE AN EVENTFUSDR CA110830005Engine · power loss(CAN) ON AUGUST 6, 2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 1700 EDT, THE ABOVE REFERENCED AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A LOSS IN ENGINE POWER SOON AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PILOT REPORTED WHILE TURNING CROSSWIND AT APPROXIMATELY 1,100 FEET ABOVE GROUND HE HEARD A PITCH CHANGE IN THE ENGINE. TSDR CA110727001Gearbox · damagedTAIL ROTOR FIPS SLIP RING WAS FOUND SEPARATED FROM THE GEARBOX AT THE DI. DAMAGE ALSO FOUND TO T/R GEARBOX.SDR EOPA07201130569Mast · making metalTRANSMISSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION TRANSMISSION AND MAST ASSY REPLACEMENT REQUIRED.SDR 29GA94652071411ADoor · bindingDURING SCHEDULED ROUTINE INSP, DISCOVERED LT EMERGENCY EXIT WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED LT EMERGENCY EXIT, OPS CHECK GOOD.SDR XA1R0711110001Blower · seizedCABIN VENTILATION BLOWER MOTOR SEIZED CAUSING SMOKE IN COCKPIT AND MELTING OF OUTER HYD BRAKE LINE PLASTIC CHAFE PROTECTION SLEEVING; LINE FOUND RESTING ON MOTOR. CIRCUIT PROTECTION (CURRENT LIMITER-30 AMP) DID NOT OPEN POSSIBLY DUE TO BLOWER SELECTED TO "LOW"SDR CA110516022Engine · power loss(CAN) TORQUE FLUCTUATIONS/IFSD DURING FLIGHT AT 1000 FT ALTITUDE THE ENGINE PARAMETER INDICATIONS BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE. THE PILOT TRIED MANUAL MODE AND THE BEEP SWITCH TO NO AVAIL. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE CAS MESSAGE "ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL FAIL" APPEARED. SDR CA110509003Line · leakingDAILY INSPECTION FOUND HYD PRESSURE HOSE TO BE LEAKING. NR 2 SYS PRESSURE HOSE FROM THE TEE FITTING TO THE RT SERVO FOUND TO BE LEAKING FROM A PIN HOLE IN THE RUBBERIZED OUTER COVER. ACFT GROUNDED, DOM INFORMED AND PARTS PLACED ON ORDER.SDR V0DR2011010Slip Ring · deterioratedDURING SCHEDULED MX, A MECHANIC NOTED THAT DURING CLEANING OF THE PROP DEICE SLIP RING THAT THE DIELECTRIC FILLER IN BETWEEN COPPER RINGS APPEARED TO BE DETERIORATING. THE PROPELLER WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. THE PROP DEICE SLIP RING WAS R & R AND THE PROP RESDR CA110627004Engine · power loss(CAN) POWER LOSS/IFSD DURING CRUISE, THE ENGINE SURGED FOLLOWED BY A POWER LOSS. THE PILOT NOTICED THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE REACHED 1100 C. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IMMEDIATELY AND SINGLE ENGINE LANDING CARRIED OUT WITH NO INCIDENT. THE ENGINE WAS SENT TO VECTOSDR GUUA92756032711AWindshield · crackedAS ACFT CROSS THE COASTLINE ON THE APPROACH FOR 10L THE CAPTAIN SIDE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THE INNER WINDOW PANE MADE NUMEROUS CRACK LINES BUT STAYED INTACT. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, RECEIVED PRIORITY AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. R & R CAPTAINS WINDSHIELSDR GUUA94761032711ACircuit Board · looseLT AUTOFEATHER-INOPERATIVE. FLASHES AFX ON TAKEOFF THEN GOES OUT. R & R PCB A123. OPS CHECKS NORMAL.SDR GUUA94932032411ARelay · shortedPILOT REPORTED LANDING GEAR WILL NOT RETRACT. CONTINUED, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED K3 RELAY LANDING GEAR OPS CHECK GOOD.SDR GUUA95732030111ALine · loosePILOT REPORTED LT BRAKE LINE LOOSE, LT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. SECURED BRAKE LINE BLED BRAKE AND SERVICED RESERVOIR LEAK CHECK OK.SDR EE4Y20110108Longeron · corrodedDURING THE INSP, FOUND LONG 30 CORRODED FROM 1119 TO 1200. ACTION THE LONG REPAIRED TO EO.SDR HSYA817E001O-Ring · leakingSTRONG FUEL ODOR NOTED BY CREW DURING FLIGHT, ON POST FLIGHT, NOTED FUEL POOLED ON BOTTOM OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND STREAMED ALONG BOTTOM OF FUSELAGE. MX INSPECTED FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS, NOTED FUEL LEAKING FROM EDP FILTER ASSY. REMOVED AND FOUND O-RING DAMSDR GUUA94353011711AAngle · crackedDURING SCHEDULED ROUTINE INSP DISCOVERED LT WING FUSELAGE CLOSING ANGLE CRACKED APPROX 1.75 INCHES AT FS 288. REPAIRED LT WING FUSELAGE CLOSING ANGLE.SDR GUUA93757011711AStringer · corrodedDURING SCHEDULED X RAY INSP DISCOVERED RT WING CORROSION IN RT COLLECTOR TANK 1ST STRINGER AFT OF SPAR BPTH SIDES OF FLANGE 4 INCHES TO 6 INCHES FROM INBD RIB. REMOVED CORROSION INSTALLED REPAIR STRINGER AND DOUBLER REPAIRS TO FORWARD AND AFT FLANGES.SDR GUUA94571011311AIsolation Mount · crackedDURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSP DISCOVERED LT LOWER ISOLATOR MOUNT WELD AREA CRACKS. PERFORMED WELD REPAIR TO ENGINE TRUSS TUBE WELD AREAS.SDR GUUA93332010411AAnnunciator · wornPILOT REPORTED WHEN GEAR IS LOWERED YOU MUST TAP ON THE "NOSE" ANNUNCIATOR FOR IT TO ILLUMINATE. REPLACED NOSE ANNUNCIATOR ASSY OPS CHECK GOOD.SDR GUUA94371010111AIsolator · crackedDURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSP DISCOVERED ISOLATOR MOUNT WELD AREA CRACKS. PERFORMED WELD REPAIR TO ENGINE TRUSS TUBE WELD AREAS.SDR GUUA95152122810ALatch · lack of lubeDURING SCHEDULED ROUTINE INSP DISCOVERED LT EMERGENCY EXIT OUTER HANDLE WILL NOT SPRING OPEN. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED LATCH MECHANISM.SDR CA110124009Fuel Control · malfunctionedPOWER ROLL BACK (SINGLE ENGINE) DURING CLIMB PASSING FL120, THE ENGINE HAD 2 SUCCESSIVE POWER ROLL BACK EVENTS LASTING BETWEEN 2-3 SEC EA. THE ENG LOST APPROX 75 PERCENT OF ITS POWER BUT RECOVERED EACH TIME. THE PILOT LEVELED OFF AT FL130 AND REDUCED POWER. NSDR SQH2011F00000Boot · damagedIN LIGHT ICING CONDITIONS DE-ICER ON LT ENGINE INLET FAILED. BURNED SMALL HOLE ABOUT THE SIZE OF A QUARTER IN BOOT. THE DEICER LOOKED TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION BEFORE IT FAILED.SDR GLBA20101213GFrame · crackedMAJOR REPAIR - DURING A SCHEDULED ROUNTINE INSP, MX FOUND A CRACK IN THE RT FUSELAGE FRAME AT FS 456 & STR 10R AT THE STRINGER CUTOUT, .3" IN LENGTH. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE AFFECTED AREA AND PERFORMED ALL REQUIRED RII INSPECTIONS I.A.W. EO 10-1900-53-062. SDR GUUA95652121210ADoor · bindingPILOT REPORTED AIRSTAIR DOOR HARD TO OPEN, HANDLE CATCHES. RIGGED LOWER AIRSTAIR DOOR CAMS, OPS CHECK GOOD.SDR 2010FA0001244Autofeather Sys · malfunctionedLT ENGINE GOING INTO FEATHER IN FLIGHT.SDR DGCA10851Windshield · crackedCO-PILOTS WINDSHIELD CRACKED.SDR QMLDMR0255Mount · crackedCRACK IN OIL COOLER MOUNT FRAME, BRACKET AND DOUBLER THAT HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED.SDR GUUA95652112610AAttach Fitting · out of adjustREPORT: DURING SCHEDULED ROUTINE INSP DISCOVERED RT AFT EMERGENCY EXIT DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. ADJUSTED EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR LUGS OPS CHECK GOOD.SDR GUUA95652112610BHandle · out of adjustREPORT: DURING SCHEDULED ROUTINE INSP DISCOVERED RT FWD EMERGENCY EXIT INTERIOR HANDLE CLOSES TIGHT AGAINST UPHOLSTRY MAKING GRABBING HANDLE DIFFICULT. REMOVE. ADJUSTED FWD EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR ROD END OPSCHECK GOOD.SDR GLBA20101122FTerminal · loosePILOTS REPORTED THAT THEY NOTICED A SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT AFTER AN ODOR AND VISUAL LEAK OF SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE CAPTIANS WINDOW AT THE LOWER FWD CORNER. ENG ANTI-ICE AND ENGINE AUTO IGNITION WERE ON FOR TAKEOFF AND SHORTLY AFTER ALL ICE PROTECTIONSDR TRBA2010142Battery Pack · inoperative4 FWD CABIN FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHTS POWER SUPPLY BATTERY PACK 61 WL IAW JIC 33-51-21. OPS CK OK AT THIS TIME.SDR TIMA2010000017Line · crackedCRACKED FUEL LINE FROM FCU TO STARTER CONTROL UNIT.SDR CA101222011Bearing · failed(CAN) ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION REPORT EIR PT6A 2010-087 ENGINE, SERIAL NUMBER , WAS SENT TO VECTOR ATLANTIC AFTER THE OPERATOR REPORTED OIL PRESSURE DROP DURING FLIGHT AND FOLLOWED BY FINDING METAL CHIPS (BRONZE) IN THE MAIN OIL PRESSURE FILTER DURING SUBSEQUSDR GUUA93753111410ADoor Frame · crackedDURING SCHEDULED ROUTINE INSP, DISCOVERED UPPER AFT CARGO DOOR FRAME HAS A 2.0 INCH CRACK APPROX AT FS 509.5, STRINGER 14L. REPAIRED CRACKED "L" ANGLE BY REMOVING 47.0 INCHESS OF ANGLE AND INSTALLING INSERTION OF THE SAME MATERIAL AND A 9.5 INCH REINFORCEMENTSDR BSYA2010045Indicator · failedEN ROUTE, WHEN THE ATTITUDE INDICATOR FAILED. DIVERTED. MX R & R INDICATOR, OPS CHECKED GOOD.SDR GLBA20101105APressure Switch · malfunctionedLT SIDE PROP AUTOFEATHER W/ 1000LBS TQ SHORT FINAL. STOPPED AUTOFEATHERING ABOVE 1000 LBS TQ. MX INSPECTED THE SYS AND ADJUSTED THE FLIGHT IDLE TORQUE IAW AIM CH 7 SEC 2.5, PARA 2 AND REPLACED THE LOW PRESS SWITCH, RAN ENGINES, OPS CHECK GOOD IAW BMM.SDR GUUA93732103110ASwitch · inoperativePILOT REPORTED LANDING GEAR HAD TO BE RETRACTED BY BYPASSING THE "J" HOOK. REPLACED LANDING GEAR SWITCH OPS CHECK SATISFACTORY.SDR GLBA20101027GFrame · crackedMAJOR REPAIR - DURING A SCHEDULED ROUNTINE INSP MX FOUND A .5" CRACK IN THE LT HEAVY ANGLE IN THE BEND RADIUS AT FS 303.25. MX REPAIRED THE AFFECTED AREA AND PERFORMED ALL REQUIRED RII INSPECTIONS IAW EO 10-1900-53-061. MATERIALS UTILIZED ARE INCLUDED IN THESDR GUUA93952102610AHandle · stickingDURING SCHEDULED ROUTINE INSP DISCOVERED LT EMERGENCY EXIT OUTER HANDLE STICKING. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED LT EMERGENCY EXIT OUTER HANDLE.SDR JDWA147SF1Switch · out of adjustON TAKEOFF ROLL, CABIN DOOR LIGHT CAME ON BEFORE LIFTOFF. PILOT ABORTED TAKEOFF AND WENT BACK TO RUN UP PAD. CHECKED DOOR AND TRIED ANOTHER TAKEOFF, DOOR LIGHT CAME ON BEFORE ACFT LT THE GROUND. RETURNED TO RAMP, MECHANIC RESET DOOR LIGHT SWITCH. SYS FUNCTIOSDR QMLDMR0251Bulkhead · crackedTAILBOOM BULKHEAD AT BOOM STA 122.33 CRACKED AT INTERSECTIONS OF RT STRINGERS (2) AND LT LOWER LONGERON.SDR 2010FA0001108Mount · crackedDURING WING REMOVAL THE LT FUSELAGE TUBING WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE TOP WING ATTACH BUSHING MOUNT. THE CRACK APPEARS TO BE ALMOST COMPLETE CRACKING FAILURE OF THE FUSELAGE VERTICAL TUBE AND GOES THROUGH THE DIAMOND PLATE GUSSET.SDR CA101018001Engine · failed(CAN) IFSD ON APPROACH TO LANDING, OPERATOR EXPERIENCED HEAVY VIBRATION THEN A RISE IN ITT AND TQ. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND SECURED. A SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS MADE WITH NO ISSUES. TROUBLESHOOTING IS ON GOING.SDR 2010F00210Fire Loop · no testLT FIRE PULL HANDLE FLASHED INTERMITTENT (2 SEC) ON DESCENT. ALL INDICATIONS OTHERWISE WERE NORMAL DID TEST LT LOOP AND AMP NEITHER WOULD TEST.SDR ALGA2010F00206Control Cable · bindingON APPROCH, THE COLLECTIVE STUCK AT APPROX 50 PERCENT TORQUE. PILOT WAS ABLE TO FORCE COLLECTIVE TO BREAK IT FREE. PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BT A N2 CONTROL CABLE SEIZEING UP CAUSING THE SHEAR RIVET TO SHEAR.
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