Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1

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SDR 2015FA0000345Indicator · false indicationFUEL GAUGE WAS SHOWING MORE FUEL THEN WAS IN THE FUEL TANK.Jul 27, 2015 · N48687 · Scwzer G164B · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR CA150112016Spar · cracked(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION CRACKS ON BOTH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER SPARS WERE FOUND CRACKED JUST OUTBOARD OF THE ATTACH BOLTS.Jan 10, 2015 · Namer HARVARD2 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CA140107008Bearing · worn(CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION, THE EXHAUST VALVE ROCKER ARM ON THE NR 7 CYLINDER WAS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE PLAY BOTH RADIALLY AND AXIALLY. UPON REMOVAL BEARING BALLS FELL OUT OF THE BEARING CAGE.Jan 7, 2014 · Airtrc AT401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2011FA0000733Pushrod · failedAN EXHAUST PUSH ROD WAS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED. THE PUSH ROD BROKE ADJACENT TO TAPPET. IT WAS FOUND THAT SB 1722 HAD NOT BEEN COMPLIED WITH. THE SB RECOMMENDS SHOT PEENING OF ALUMINUM PUSH RODS FOR STRENGTH.Sep 26, 2011 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR SWP2009F00000Connecting Rod · brokenON JUNE 12, 2009 NR 3 CONNECTING ROD BROKE CAUSING NR 3 CYL TO SEPARATE COMPLETELY FROM ENGINE. ACFT LANDED IN AN ALFALFA FIELD. ACFT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY DAMAGE. (K)Jun 19, 2009 · N1548L · Airtrc AT401 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2009FA0000394Cylinder Head · crackedAFTER LOADING UP WITH RICE THE ACFT WAS TAKING OFF WHEN THE PILOT REPORTED A LOUD BANG AND THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT DUMPED HIS LOAD AND MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN THE FIELD STRAIGHT AHEAD BUT THE RT MLG HIT A BURM AND FLIPPED THE ACFT OVER. THE ACFT May 11, 2009 · N8080K · Scwzer G164B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2009FA0000197Shaft · shearedAT THE TRANSITION FROM DECENT TO LEVEL FLIGHT ON A SEEDING PASS, PROP RPM WAS INCREASED AND A VIBRATION WAS FELT. AS THE THROTTLE WAS ADVANCED THE VIBRATION INCREASED DRAMATICALLY. THE ACFT WAS FORCED TO LAND AND AT LOW SPEED, FLIPPED OVER AS IT BROKE THROUGH Mar 9, 2009 · N3170C · Airtrc AT301 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 2009FA0000047Engine · making metalDURING CERTIFICATION TEST FLIGHT, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE BEGAN TO DROP WITH AN INCREASE IN TEMPERATURE. AN UNEVENTFUL PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT A LOCAL AGRICULTURAL AIRSTRIP WAS MADE. POST FLIGHT REMOVAL OF THE ENGINE OIL SCREEN REVEALED THE PRESENCE OF WHAT APPEAFeb 2, 2009 · N5009J · Ayres S2R600 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR MWR2008F00000Cylinder · crackedMADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING FOLLOWING AN IN-FLIGHT LOSS OF ENG PWR. LANDED IN A FIELD APPROX .7500 MILE FROM APPROACH END OF AIRPORT. POST INCIDENT INSP REVEALED THAT NR 8 ENG CYLINDER HAD FAILED. CYLINDER CRACKED AT UPPER OIL DRAIN FITTING ON EXHAUST ROCKER HSMay 13, 2008 · N48399 · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA071029003Cylinder · cracked(CAN) PILOT REPORTED FAILURE OF ENGINE TO MAINTAIN FULL POWER AT THE TAKEOFF SETTING. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE RAMP. COMPRESSION TEST REVEALED CYLINDER NR 7, WAS LOW ON COMPRESSION AND LEAKING VIA A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA OF THE CYLINDER. THE OFFENDINGOct 19, 2007 · Ayres S2RHGT65 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2007FA0000681Seal · leakingDISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE AND OR REAR SECTION AFTER CUSTOMERS REPORTED SMOKING AND INCREASE IN OIL CONSUMPTION. DURING THE DISASSEMBLY IT WAS FOUND THAT BLOWER SEALS HAVE FAILED AND BEEN LEAKING.Jul 31, 2007 · Reciprocating Engine SuperchargerSDR 2007FA0000727Blade · broken(9 INCHES) OF PROP BLADE BROKE OFF IN FLIGHT. THE SEVERE VIBRATION CAUSED PILOT TO LAND IN MUDDY FIELD. AIRCRAFT WAS TOTALED. (K)Jun 20, 2007 · N23667 · Airtrc AT301 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 2007FA0000585Bolt · brokenTHE BOLTS FAILED DUE TO LANDING WITH WHEEL LOCKED. THINK THE BOLTS WERE FINE BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. (K)May 7, 2007 · N5149 · Scwzer G164A · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR 2007FA0000311Regulator · stuckTHE PRESSURE REGULATOR (IN THE WOBBLE PUMP) STUCK IN THE (BYPASS) POSITION CAUSING LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE AND POWER LOSS DUE TO LACK OF FUEL.Mar 5, 2007 · N8541B · Namer AT6D · Engine Fuel PumpSDR AU510001535Attach Fitting · crackedEDDY CURRENT INSPECTION OF WING ATTACHMENT FITTINGS FOUND CRACK INDICATIONS. FURTHER TESTING USING FLUORESCENT PENETRATION FAILED TO DETECT THE CRACK. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/AT-6/1.Dec 12, 2005 · Namer T6G · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR AU510001922Angle · corroded(AUS) WING LT UPPER ANGLE CORRODED IN 2 BOLT HOLES. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW WS-622-REV1.0.(OTHER CAUSE: AGE ) (CASA NR 510001922)Dec 12, 2005 · Namer SNJ4 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR CA051128006Attach Fitting · unknown(CAN) COMPLY WITH CF 2005-19, NO CRACKS FOUND. REFER TO FILE FOR COPY OF EMAIL INDICATING COMPLIANCE BY AIRCRAFT OWNER.Nov 1, 2005 · Noordn AT16HARVARD · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR CA050707004Cylinder Head · separated(CAN) CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL JUST BELOW SPARK PLUG HOLES.Jun 25, 2005 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2005FA0000934Crankshaft · crackedTHE CRANK PIN OF THE REAR HALF CRACKED FROM THE CRANK PIN RADIUS THRU TO THE REAR MAIN BEARING RADIUS. AFTER CLEANING AND CLOSE EXAMINATION, IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE CRACK ORIGINATED AT THE CRANK PIN RADIUS. MACHINE MARKS ON THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE RAJun 21, 2005 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2005FA0000453Crankshaft · crackedDURING THE OVERHAUL PROCESS, THE FLYWEIGHT LINERS WERE REMOVED AND THE REAR HALF OF THE CRANKSHAFT WAS MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTED. DURING THIS INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A CRACK HAD DEVELOPED FROM AN ASSEMBLY RIVET HOLE OUT TO THE LINER BORE ON THE COMar 14, 2005 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA040915005Cylinder · cracked(CAN) CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE EAR BROKEN OFF. CRACK INITIATED FROM THE ROCKER SHAFT BUSHING AREA AND CRACKED AROUND TO OPPOSITE SIDE. COMPLETE TOP CAME OFF FROM BUSHING TO BUSHING.Sep 15, 2004 · Dhav DHC3 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2004FA0000535Bolt · shearedAIRCRAFT WAS LOADED WITH 1600LBS OF FERTILIZER AND WAS TAKING OFF TO THE SOUTH ON A DIRT RUNWAY. PILOT WAS APPROACHING 65 MPH, WHEN THE RT MAIN WHEEL AND TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT. PROPELLER STRUCK THE GROUND SEVERAL TIMES, CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO FLIJun 23, 2004 · N6567 · Scwzer G164A · FastenersSDR CA040628001Engine · failed(CAN) ENGINE SEIZED IN CRUISE FLIGHT. CASE BROKEN.Jun 16, 2004 · Dhav DHC3 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2004FA0000784Crankshaft · crackedAC WAS ON FERRY FLIGHT, PILOT REPORTED GETTING OIL ON WINDSHIELD. OIL BEGAN TO GET WORSE; REDUCED POWER, AC STARTED VIBRATING SEVERELY. POWER WAS REDUCED FURTHER AND VIBRATION ALSO REDUCED. PILOT LANDED AC IN UNPLANTED FIELD. AC SKIPPED OVER TERRACE AS SLOMay 15, 2004 · N8561S · Airtrc AT301 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CP22004F00000Cylinder Damper · crackedA CRACK STARTED AT EXHAUST VALVE ROCKER SHAFT BUSHING AND PROCEEDED AROUND THE FRONT SIDE OF ROCKER BOX CASTING AND AFT TO THE VALVE COVER PARTING SURFACE. THIS WAS UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.Mar 31, 2004 · N5115D · Namer AT6G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2003FA0001191Line · chafedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE FUEL PRIMER LINE WAS FOUND TO BE CHAFED THROUGH AND COMPLETELY SEPARATED AT THE CLAMP ON THE INTAKE TUBE. THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF THIS LINE SQUIRTING FUEL ALL OVER THE ENGINE WHEN THE PRIMER IS USED. ALL OF THE OTHER PRIMER LINNov 6, 2003 · N7070C · Namer SNJ4 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 2003FA0000943Cylinder · crackedFOUND ALUMINUM CHIPS IN SCREEN. INTERNAL ENGINE INSPECTION REVEALED A 5 INCH LONG CRACK IN THE NR 5 CYLINDER SKIRT.Aug 16, 2003 · N48395 · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2003FA0000379Roller · failedDURING THE OVERHAUL OF THIS ENGINE NEW ROLLERS (PN 5999) WERE INSTALLED. DURING THE TEST RUN OF THE SUBJECT ENGINE ONE OF THE ROLLERS FAILED. AFTER TEAR DOWN, A HARDNESS TEST INSPECTION OF THE ROLLERS WAS CONDUCTED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE ROLLER THAT FAILEMar 20, 2003 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA020719004Bearing Race · cracked(CAN) PROPELLER WAS REPORTED TO BE STICKING, AND UPON TEARDOWN OF THE PROPELLER IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CAP RACE WAS CRACKED. AS A RESULT THE CWT SHAFT WAS WORN BEYOND USE. OTHER FINDINGS WERE TWO BROKEN CWT. PINS IN THE CWT BRACKET, ONE WORN CHAFING RING, AND WJul 12, 2002 · Ayres S2RNORMAL · Propeller AssemblySDR CA020606007Magneto · failed(CAN) BEARING FAILED ON DRIVE SHAFT CAUSING ROTOR TO WOBBLE, THERE BY CAUSING THE ROTOR PEGS TO STRIKE THE DISTRIBUTOR PEGS. THIS RESISTANCE CAUSED THE TWO SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE ROTOR TO THE TIMING GEAR TO SHEAR AND THE ROTOR BECAME DETACHED CAUSING SEVERE MMay 26, 2002 · Ayres S2RNORMAL · Magneto/DistributorSDR AUS20020133Spider · cracked(AUS) PROPELLER SPIDER CRACKED. CRACK LENGTH 50.8MM (2IN).Feb 19, 2002 · Airtrc AT301 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA011121001Stud · sheared(CAN) NR 1 AND 5 CYLINDERS BASE RETAINING STUDS SHEARED.Oct 4, 2001 · Ayres S2RNORMAL · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2001FA0000209Pushrod · failedENGINE FAILED DUE TO FAILURE OF NR 1 EXHAUST PUSHROD. UNEVENTFUL LANDING MADE.Aug 22, 2001 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA011026001Wire · broken(CAN) DURING PRE-LANDING CHECK, THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE RT LANDING GEAR INDICATOR PIN WAS NOT SHOWING ALL THE WAY DOWN. ALL OTHER GEAR INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. (GREEN LIGHT AND VISUAL INDICATION). INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE LANDING GEAR INDICATOR CABLJul 17, 2001 · Namer HARVARDMK4 · Landing Gear System WiringSDR CA011026002Cable · broken(CAN) DURING PRE-LANDING CHECK, THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE RT LANDING GEAR INDICATOR WAS NOT SHOWING ALL THE WAY DOWN. ALL OTHER GEAR INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. (GREEN LIGHT AND VISUAL INDICATION). INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE LANDING GEAR INDICATOR CABLE WAJul 17, 2001 · Namer HARVARDMK4 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA011026003Cable · broken(CAN) DURING PRE-LANDING CHECK, THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE RT LANDING GEAR INDICATOR WAS NOT SHOWING ALL THE WAY DOWN. ALL OTHER GEAR INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. (GREEN LIGHT AND VISUAL INDICATION). INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE LANDING GEAR INDICATOR CABLE WAJul 17, 2001 · Namer HARVARDMK4 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA010724009Rocker Boss · cracked(CAN) THE EXHAUST VALVE ROCKER ARM BOSS CRACKED THROUGH THE PIVOT BOLT HOLES WHICH ALLOWED THE ROCKER ARM TO MOVE WITHOUT OPENING THE EXHAUST VALVE, SEVERLY REDUCING ENGINE POWER. FROM DISCUSSIONS WITH SEVERAL AME'S THE CONSENSUS IS THAT OVERTORQUING OF THE PIJul 16, 2001 · Airtrc AT401B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20010765Bearing · failed(AUS) RH ENGINE FAILED. CAUSED BY FAILURE OF SUPERCHARGER SUPPORT BEARING.Jun 8, 2001 · Gulstm G73 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 20010501CW006Cylinder · crackedNO RECORDS ON CYLINDERS. AIRCRAFT LOST POWER AFTER TAKE OFF AND LANDED LONG, RAN INTO WOODS (DESTROYED AIRCRAFT) PILOT UNHURT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NR 2 ENGINE CYLINDER VAS CRACKED FROM THE INTAKE VALVE HOLE TO SPARK PLUG HOLE, ALMOST COMPLETELY AROUND Mar 13, 2001 · N5076 · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20001222SH010Pushrod Tube · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS BEING TEST RUN FOLLOWING ENGINE FAILURE. UPON RUN-UP, ENGINE STARTING MISSING AND WOULD NOT HOLD RPM OVER 600. AIRCRAFT WAS SHUT DOWN. ALL ROCKER BOX COVERS WERE PULLED AND INSPECTION REVEALED THE NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST ROCKER PLAY WOULD GO FROMDec 5, 2000 · N3629D · Scwzer G164B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU001080Selector Valve · contaminated(AUS) FUEL SELECTOR STIFF IN OPERATION. SUSPECT CAUSED BY CONTAMINATED FUEL. (X)Nov 12, 2000 · Namer AT6D · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR CA001218020Attach Angle · cracked(CAN) CRACKS FOUND IN 90 DEGREES RADIUS OF UPPER ATTACH ANGLES. LOWER ATTACH ANGLES CRACKS FOUND ON FUSELAGE ATTACH POINT.Oct 15, 2000 · Airtrc AT401 · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR 20001102SH032Turbine · damagedENGINE DISASSEMBLED 10/4/00. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO POWER SECTION OF ENGINE DUE TO ENGINE OPERATION AFTER FIRST KNOWLEDGE OF MALFUNCTION. POSSIBLE CAUSE, LINK ROD BROKE AT LINK PIN AND DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. (X)Aug 6, 2000 · N5079S · Airtrc AT301 · Turbine SectionSDR CA000808008Propeller · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. CWT BRACKET WEB WORN BEYOND REPAIR. BLADE MERROR FINISHED WITH DEEP CORROSION. NOTE: MERROR FINISH IS NOT A GOOD THING FOR PROPELLER BLADES, IT DOES NOT OFFER ANY CORROSION PROTECTION. BLADE BEARINGS DRY.Jul 26, 2000 · Namer HARVARDMK4 · Propeller AssemblySDR 20000809SH002Rod · fracturedDURING AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING OPERATION, NR 7 ROD ASSY FAILED FORCING AIRCRAFT TO EMERGENCY LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT SUBSTANTIAL AIRCRAFT DAMAGE. REF: ACCIDENT REPORT NR LAX00LA271. (X)Jul 13, 2000 · N4508Y · Airtrc AT401 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20000713SH001Spark Plug · brokenSPARK PLUG FAILED INTERNALLY. COMBUSTION GASSES BURNT OFF THE SPARK PLUG LEAD AND VENTED EXTERNALLY, RESULTING IN LOST COMPRESSION AND POWER OUTPUT. (INT)Jul 11, 2000 · N82494 · Ayres S2RRESTD · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 20000504SH011Gear · failedAIRCRAFT WAS INVOLVED IN PART 137 OPERATIONS, DURING A TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE STARTED TO MIS-FIRE AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO ABORT TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT OVER-RAN THE RUNWAY CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. INVESTIGATION BY FAA REVEALED A NON-FUNCTIONING LT MAGNETO. OMar 3, 2000 · N6637 · Scwzer G164A · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU000290Fuel Tank · contaminated(AUS) AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATED WITH ETHYLENE DIAMINE (EDA).Feb 15, 2000 · Namer AT6D · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR 20000417SH012Pushrod · misinstalledENGINE VALVE PUSH RODS AND ROCKER ARMS WERE REVERSED DURING INSTALLATION ON THE NR 5 CYLINDER. SINCE THE INTAKE ROD IS LONGER AND ENGINE HAS SOLID TAPPETS, THE PUSH ROD ON THE EXHAUST SIDE BENT, AND THE ROCKER ARM BROKE RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. ENGINE OPFeb 14, 2000 · N23043 · Airtrc AT301 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU000285Fuel Tank · contaminated(AUS) AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATED WITH ETHYLENE DIAMINE (EDA).Feb 3, 2000 · Noordn AT16HARVARD · Aircraft Fuel System
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