Pratt & Whitney PT6 series

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SDR 2009FA0000292Flow Valve · failedDURING CLIMB TO ALTITUDE CABIN FAILED TO MAKE MAXIMUM DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE AND HAD A HIGHER THAN NORMAL CABIN. FOUND A P3 AIR TUBE DISSCONNECTED AT RT HEAT EXCHANGER IN RT WING. ON MX FLIGHT FOUND LT FLOW CONTROL VALVE WEAK. REPLACED DUCT AND FLOW CONTROL VALApr 3, 2009 · N636B · Beech A200 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR 2009FA0000267Control Rod · bentBOTH AILERON CONTROL TUBES P/N 50-521128-12 WERE BENT AND DISTORTED. REMOVAL OF TUBES FROM BELLCRANK AND AILERON NECESSARY FOR INSPECTION. SUSPECT DAMAGE INCURRED DUE TO GUST LOCK NOT BEING USED.Apr 1, 2009 · N549BR · Beech C90 · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2009FA0000135Fork · crackedPREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO MFG IAW INSTRUCTIONS STIPULATED IN SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION DOCUMENTS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF THE AIRPLANE. NOSE GEAR FORK FAILED NDT IAW SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION 32-20-02. REPLACED NOSE FORK ASSEMBLY PN 5842000-5.Feb 26, 2009 · N425TB · Cessna 425 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2009FA0000136Fork · crackedPREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO MFG IAW INSTRUCTIONS STIPULATED IN SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION DOCUMENTS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF THE AIRPLANE. NOSE GEAR FORK FAILED NDT IAW SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION 32-20-02. REPLACED NOSE FORK ASSEMBLY PN 5842000-5.Feb 26, 2009 · N425TB · Cessna 425 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2009FA0000137Fork · crackedPREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO MFG IAW INSTRUCTIONS STIPULATED IN SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION DOCUMENTS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF THE AIRPLANE. NOSE GEAR FORK FAILED NDT IAW SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION 32-20-02. REPLACED NOSE FORK ASSEMBLY PN 5842000-5.Feb 26, 2009 · N788JL · Cessna 425 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2009FA0000138Strut · crackedPREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO MFG IAW INSTRUCTIONS STIPULATED IN SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION DOCUMENTS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF THE AIRPLANE. NOSE GEAR FORK FAILED NDT IAW SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION 32-20-02. REPLACED NOSE FORK ASSEMBLY PN 5842000-230.Feb 26, 2009 · N125PG · Cessna 425 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 2009FA0000142Bellcrank · crackedPREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO MFG IAW INSTRUCTIONS STIPULATED IN SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION DOCUMENTS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF THE AIRPLANE. NOSE GEAR STEERING BELLCRANK PN 5942001-1 FAILED VISUAL AND NDT INSPECTION IAW SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION 32-50-00. REPLACEDFeb 26, 2009 · N125PG · Cessna 425 · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 2009FA0000143Bellcrank · crackedPREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO MFG IAW INSTRUCTIONS STIPULATED IN SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION DOCUMENTS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF THE AIRPLANE. NOSE GEAR STEERING BELLCRANK PN 5942001-1 FAILED VISUAL AND NDT INSPECTION IAW SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION 32-50-00. REPLACEDFeb 26, 2009 · N7WF · Cessna 425 · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 2009FA0000144Bellcrank · crackedPREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO MFG IAW INSTRUCTIONS STIPULATED IN SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION DOCUMENTS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF THE AIRPLANE. NOSE GEAR STEERING BELLCRANK PN 5942001-1 FAILED VISUAL AND NDT INSPECTION IAW SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION 32-50-00. REPLACEDFeb 26, 2009 · N7WF · Cessna 425 · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 2009FA0000125Torque Tube · corrodedPREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO MFG IAW INSTRUCTIONS STIPULATED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL INSP DOCUMENTS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF THE AIRPLANE. FOUND RUDDER TORQUE TUBE RUSTED DURING INSPECTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION 27-20-04. REPLACED TORQUE TUBE PN 5833011-9.Feb 25, 2009 · N788JL · Cessna 425 · Rudder Control SystemSDR AXSA191WA2/6/2009Engine · leakingFLIGHT 1090 MHT-RKD 25 NM FROM DESTINATION RIGHT OIL PRESSURE ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED AND PILOT NOTED OIL PRESSURE AT 20PSI, TORQUE WAS 600 FT-LBS WITH BOTH INDICATIONS WERE FLUCTUATING. NO YAW NOTED. AT 4000FT PILOT REDUCED POWER FOR DESCENT AND RIGHT ENGINFeb 6, 2009 · N191WA · Beech 99 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 2009FA0000085Hinge · corrodedDURING THE REMOVAL OF THE RUDDER, LWR STABILIZER HINGE ASSY WAS FOUND WITH HEAVY CORROSION. THIS CORROSION WAS NOT VISIBLE WITHOUT REMOVING THE RUDDER. (K)Jan 24, 2009 · N701SE · Cessna 208B · Vertical StabilizerSDR QMLA2009011509002Windshield · crackedENROUTE AT 23000 FT THE COPILOT'S WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THE EMERGENCY CHECKLIST WAS REVIEWED AND FOLLOWED. A NON EMERGENCY DESCENT AND 180 DEGREE TURN WAS REQUESTED FROM ATC. THE CREW DESCENDED TO 10,000 FT AND RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. A NORMAL LANDING WAS PERFORMJan 15, 2009 · N220TB · Beech B200 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR 2008FA0000862Bracket · crackedA 1.4 INCH LONG CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE RT MLG DRAG BRACE SUPPORT BRACKET DURING INSPECTION. DURING THE REMOVAL OF THE PART (2) ADDITIONAL CRACKS 1.4 INCH LONG WERE FOUND AROUND 4 FASTENERS WHERE THE BRACKET ATTACHES TO THE MAIN SPAR WEB. WHEN INSTALLED, THE Nov 14, 2008 · N40R · Beech 200BEECH · Wing, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR 2008FA0000699Stringer · crackedREAR PRESSURE BULKHEAD, FS 298.00, ON RT SIDE. STRINGER NR 9 WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE AFT SIDE OF THE REAR PRESSURE BULKHEAD AT THE POINT WHERE THE ZEE STIFFENER IS ATTACHED TO THE STRINGER WITH (6) RIVETS. (K)Oct 10, 2008 · N902XP · Beech C90 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR AC2A2008081677771Bolt · scoredBOLTS ARE SCORED.Aug 16, 2008 · N139CW · Agusta AB139 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 2009FA0000141Bellcrank · crackedPREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO MFG IAW INSTRUCTIONS STIPULATED IN SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION DOCUMENTS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF THE AIRPLANE. NOSE GEAR STEERING BELLCRANK PN 5942001-1 FAILED VISUAL AND NDT INSPECTION IAW SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION 32-50-00. REPLACEDAug 4, 2008 · N522WD · Cessna 425 · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 2009FA0000176Piston · corrodedPREVIOUSLY REPORTED DURING SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF THE AIRPLANE. DURING DIASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION IAW SUPPLENTAL INSPECTION NR 32-10-06 FOUND DEEP SCRATCHES AND CORROSION ON THE ISOLATION PISTON PN 5941136-1. REPLACED ISOLATIONAug 4, 2008 · N522WD · Cessna 425 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 2008FA0000521Mount · crackedDURING A PHASE 2, 200 HR INSP, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE LT ENGINE MOUNT UPPER IB COWLING BRACKET. THE CRACK EXTENDED FROM THE TOP OF THE WELD AND WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH IN LENGTH. THE ADJACENT AREAS DID NOT APPEAR DAMAGED.. TECH SUPPORT WAS CONTACTED AND Jul 23, 2008 · N73WC · Beech 300BEECH · Engine Mount SectionSDR GLB2008F00001Angle · crackedLT HEAVY ANGLE DOUBLER AT FS 288.0 CRACKED FWD OF BEND RADIUS APPROX 1.75 INCH IN LENGTH. MAINT REPAIRED LT HEAVY ANGLE DOUBLER AT FS 288 IAW SRM 53-90. REPAIR AREA APPROXIMATELY 13.5 INCHES LONG. RII INSPECTION COMPLIED WITH IAW TASKCARD 8.2.1. (K)Jul 15, 2008 · N192GL · Beech 1900D · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR GLB2008F00002Frame · crackedFRAME CRACKED AT STRINGER CUTOUT AT FS 164 STRINGER 9AR APPROXIMATELY 1.25 INCH IN LENGTH. MAINT REPAIRED CRACK AT STRINGER RELIEF HOLE FS 164, STRINGER 9R, REPAIR APPROXIMATELY 5.5 INCH X 2.5 INCH. 2024-T3, .071. RII INSPECTION COMPLIED WITH IAW TASKCARD 8.Jul 14, 2008 · N192GL · Beech 1900D · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR 2008FA0000534Line · chafedFOUND FUEL LINE, PN 1500106-151, CHAFED AGAINST THROTTLE CABLES , PROP CONTROL CABLES BELOW THROTTLE. THIS LINE PROVIDES FUEL PRESSURE TO THE 2 MANUAL ENGINE PRIMER PUMPS AT THE BASE OF THE QUADRANT. HAD THIS LINE CHAFED THROUGH, FUEL UNDER PRESSURE WOULD HAJul 12, 2008 · N5339G · Piper PA46500TP · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR MTN2008F00000Shimmy Dampener · malfunctionedON TAKEOFF ROLL A STRONG VIBRATION WAS COMING FROM THE NOSE LANDING GEAR. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE RAMP. MAINT REMOVED AND REPLACED THE SHIMMY DAMPENER AND RETURNED THE AC TO SERVICE. (K)Jul 11, 2008 · N962FE · Cessna 208B · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR MTN2008F00001Shimmy Dampener · malfunctionedON TAKEOFF ROLL, A STRONG VIBRATION WAS COMING FROM NOSE LANDING GEAR. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE AC RETURNED TO THE RAMP. MAINT SERVICED THE SHIMMY DAMPENER AND RETURNED THE AC TO SERVICE. (K)Jul 9, 2008 · N962FE · Cessna 208B · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR GUU2008F00004Brake Assy · weakAFTER LANDING, CAPTAINS RT BRAKE PEDAL LOST PRESSURE. GRAVITY BLED ALL BRAKES. OPS CHECK GOOD. (K)Jul 5, 2008 · N81538 · Beech 1900D · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 2008F00018Unknown · odorDURING FLIGHT STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN CABIN, PASSENGERS COMPLAINED. AUX TANKS SHOW ZERO FUEL ON GUAGES. INSPECTED AUX TANKS FOUND NO FUEL PRESENT. INSPECTED CABIN CLEANED RESIDUAL FUEL FROM CABIN FLOOR. (K)Jul 5, 2008 · N81536 · Beech 1900D · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR GUU2008F00005Fuel · odorDURING FLIGHT, STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN CABIN, PASSENGERS COMPLAINED. AUX TANKS SHOW ZERO FUEL ON GUAGES. INSPECTED AUX TANKS FOUND NO FUEL PRESENT, INSPECTED CABIN CLEANED RESIDUAL FUEL CABIN FLOOR. (K)Jul 5, 2008 · N81536 · Beech 1900D · Air Distribution SystemSDR GUU2008F00001Hydraulic System · lowDURING APPROACH AFTER SELECTING THE LANDING GEAR DOWN THE "J" LOCK ENGAGED AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED IMMEDIATELY. FOUND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LOW SERVICED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (K)Jul 4, 2008 · N16540 · Beech 1900D · Hydraulic System, MainSDR GUU2008F00006Unknown · odorDURING FLIGHT, STRONG SMELL OF FUEL VAPORS IN CABIN. DRAINED RT AUX TANK. TEST RAN AIRCRAFT FOR 40 MINUTES. NO FUEL SMELL NOTED. (K)Jul 4, 2008 · N81536 · Beech 1900D · Air Distribution SystemSDR EGRR2008070377316Tube · crackedDURING INSPECTION FOUND TUBE CRACKED. REPLACED TUBE WITH SERVICABLE UNIT IAW MAINTENANCE MANUAL. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jul 3, 2008 · N412PP · Bell 412EP · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR EO72008F00000Fan · lockedCABIN FAN FAILED WHICH CAUSED SMOKE IN THE CABIN. AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. (K)Jul 2, 2008 · N396AS · Beech C90A · Air Distribution FanSDR GUU2008F00007Tank · leakingDURING FLIGHT, STRONG FUEL ODOR PRESENT IN CABIN. LT AUX TANK SUSPECT, LEAK AREA, REMOVED OLD SEALANT AND APPLIED NEW SEALANT. SEALANT CURE TIME ACCOMPLISHED. PERFORMED LEAK CHECK, NO FUEL NOTED. (K)Jun 28, 2008 · N81536 · Beech 1900D · Fuel StorageSDR GLB2008F00000Valve · wornAC 211GL, AIR RETURN FLT NR 5066 "GBD" 06/27/08. PILOTS REPORTED THAT AFTER GEAR RETRACTION, THE GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. APPROXIMATE SPEED AT THE TIME WAS 106 KTS. "3" GREEN LIGHTS, NO RED GEAR UNSAFE LIGHTS. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED SERVICE VALVE IAJun 27, 2008 · N211GL · Beech 1900D · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2008FA0000562Frame · crackedDURING STRUCTURAL INSP, FOUND LOWER FRAME WEB CRACKED AT FLANGE CORNER. TEE ATTACHED TO FRAME CRACKED THRU LOWER RIVET HOLE. DOUBLER ATTACHED TO LOWER AFT SIDE OF WEB WAS ALSO CRACKED. THE AFT CLIP, ATHAT ATTACHES THE LOWER FRAME TO THE SIDEWALL SEAT TRACK Jun 27, 2008 · N534M · Beech 1900D · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR 2008FA0000520Jackscrew · damagedFOUND SCREW-DRIVE INTERNAL THREADS STRIPPED AND SAFETY SPLIT, PIN MISSING. PILOT HAD DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING ELEVATOR. PART HAD 196.2 IN SERVICE, SINCE REPAIR. RECOMMENDED TO INSPECT LT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB FOR EXCESSIVE PLAY IAW MM AS PART OF PREFLIGHT AND EVEJun 24, 2008 · N300DZ · Dhav DHC6300 · Elevator Control SystemSDR GUU2008F00000Check Valve · odorPILOT DISCREPANCY: PILOT REPORTED DURING FLIGHT FUEL ODOR IN CABIN. REPLACED RT FUEL TRANSFER LINE CHECK VALVE. (K)Jun 22, 2008 · N81536 · Beech 1900D · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR 2008FA0000445Pin · missingUPPER AFT ENTRANCE DOOR BAYONET SHIFTED OB .7500 INCH CAUSING AC TO DEPRESSURIZE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A PIN (PN 101-430032-9) FALLING OUT OF PLATE (101-4300323) CAUSING ROLLER (PN 50-430037-7) TO FALL OUT. THIS CAUSED ROD (PN 50-430016-11) WITH BOLT (PN 50-43Jun 11, 2008 · N10TX · Beech B300 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR S9B2008F00000Fuse · burnedAIR CONDITION CABIN FAN INOPERATIVE ON HIGH, MAKES A BURNING SMELL ON LOW. REPLACED 3 BLOWN FUSES WITH NEW. GROUND OPS CHECK, NO ODORS OR DISCREPANCIES NOTED . (K)Jun 9, 2008 · N573SA · Dhav DHC6 · Air Distribution FanSDR MT9R00000040Power Lever · brokenENGINE CONTROL QUADRANT POWER LEVER SPRING STOP BROKEN. (K)May 30, 2008 · N1324G · Cessna 208B · Power LeverSDR GLBA20061106Landing Gear · malfunctionedAIR RETURN - FLIGHT 5031 ENROUTE, PILOTS REPORTED THAT THE GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. AIRCRAFT WAS FOUND SAFE FOR INTENDED FERRY FLIGHT TO WHERE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED NUMEROUS EXTENSIONS AND RETRACTIONS WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED IAW. MM 32-00. SUBSEQUENT OPEMay 23, 2008 · N211GL · Beech 1900D · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 147SL51808Blower Motor · seizedPILOT DESCRIBED A BURNING SMELL AND SAW SOME LIGHT SMOKE IN THE CABIN.May 18, 2008 · N147SL · Piagio P180 · Air Distribution FanSDR GUUA05130801Hinge Bracket · corrodedDURING SCHEDULED ROUTINE MAINT, DISCOVERED UPPER RUDDER HINGE BRACKET EXFOLIATED. REPLACED UPPER RUDDER HINGE BRACKET.May 13, 2008 · N87557 · Beech 1900D · Rudder StructureSDR GLBA20061101Door Frame · crackedAIRSTAIR DOOR FRAME ANGLE CRACKED AT LOWER SNUBBER MOUNT NUTPLATES. MAINT INSTALLED INSERT AND REPAIR PIECE CUT FROM NEW ANGLE IAW. SRM 53-90-28 AND MFG NEW COVER PLATE. REPAIR AREA APPROXIMATELY 7.7500 INCH BY 8.7500 INCH. RII INSPECTION COMPLIED IAW TASKCARMay 12, 2008 · N169GL · Beech 1900D · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR GLBA20061102Frame · crackedFRAME AT FS 177.35 CRACKED AT STRINER 9R RELIEF CUTOUT.** MAINT REPAIRED CRACK AT STRINGER RELIEFHOLE AT STRINGER 9R AND FS 177.35 IAW SRM 51-70. REPAIR APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES BY 4 INCHES. 2024-T3 .071. RII INSPECTION COMPLIED IAW TASKCARD 8.2.1.May 12, 2008 · N169GL · Beech 1900D · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR GUUA05110801Connector · dirtyDURING FLIGHT AMBER DISCHARGE, ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED. CLEANED CONNECTORS AT RT FIRE BOTTLE.May 11, 2008 · N69547 · Beech 1900D · Fire Protection System WiringSDR GUUA05110803Hinge Bracket · corrodedDURING SCHEDULED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, DISCOVERED LT OB ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET HAS CORROSION. REPLACED LT OB ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET.May 11, 2008 · N178YV · Beech 1900D · Elevator Miscellaneous StructureSDR GUUA05110804Hinge Bracket · corrodedDURING SCHEDULED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, DISCOVERED RT CTR ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET HAS CORROSION. REPLACED RT CTR ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET.May 11, 2008 · N178YV · Beech 1900D · Elevator Miscellaneous StructureSDR GUUA05090801Hinge Bracket · corrodedDURING SCHEDULED MAINT, DISCOVERED RT OB ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET EXFOLIATED. REPLACED RT OB ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET.May 9, 2008 · N47542 · Beech 1900D · Elevator StructureSDR GUUA05080801Hinge Bracket · corrodedDURING SCHEDULED ROUTINE MAINT, DISCOVERED LT CENTER ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET EXFOLIATED. REPLACED LT CTR ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET.May 8, 2008 · N81536 · Beech 1900D · Elevator StructureSDR GUUA05080802Hinge Bracket · corrodedDURING SCHEDULED ROUTINE MAINT DISCOVERED RT CTR ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET EXFOLIATED. REPLACED RT CTR ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET.May 8, 2008 · N81536 · Beech 1900D · Elevator Structure
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