Rotec R2800

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SDR FXGA2026FA0000409Doubler · corrodedR/H SPAR NEEDS REPAIR DOUBLER AT STA 167 REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION AT MAX LIMIT.May 19, 2026 · N747CE · Doug DC6A · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR FXGA2026FA0000410Flange · crackedCRACK INDICATION NR 3 TANK 182C FLANGE, REPAIRED PER EO 2609May 19, 2026 · N747CE · Doug DC6A · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR FXGA2026FA0000411Skin · corrodedCORROSION WAS NOTED ON FUSELAGE PLATING @ L/H OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR FRAME, LOWER AFT CORNER. REPAIRED PER EO 2608May 19, 2026 · N747CE · Doug DC6A · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR FXGA20200826001Spring · brokenHYDRAULIC BYPASS STUCK IN UP POSITION, UPON INSPECTIN FOUND HYDRAULIC BYPASS RETURN SPRING BROKEN.Aug 25, 2020 · N747CE · Doug C118A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR FXGA201812240001Propeller · shearedEXCESSIVE VIBRATION ON #4 ENGINE NO OTHER INDICATION PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN #4 ENGINE/ TWO BLADES WENT TO FEATHER THIRD BLADE STAYED IN LOW PITCH CONDITIONDec 21, 2018 · N451CE · Doug C118A · Propeller Feathering/ReversingSDR FXGA20171208001Carburetor · leakingCOMING OUT OF REVERSE #1 ENGINE STARTED ON FIRE, UNABLE TO RESTART BLEW RIGHT SIDE CO2 BANKDec 7, 2017 · N451CE · Doug C118A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR FXGA201712050001Warning System · activatedUNSAFE LEFT MAIN GEAR INDICATION AFTER CYCLING SEVERAL TIMES FINALLY GOT DOWN & LOCKED SAFE INDICATION.Nov 28, 2017 · N151 · Doug DC6A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 2017FA0000381Valve · failedAPPROXIMATELY 25 HOURS INTO PHASE 1 OF THE EXPERIMENTAL AMATEUR BUILT FLIGHT TEST, WHILE AIRBORNE OVER THE HOME AIRPORT, KLNR, THE EXHAUST VALVE IN THE NR 4 LOWER CYLINDER FAILED, DROPPING THE HEAD OF THE VALVE INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. THE PILOT SHUT THEJul 20, 2017 · N527CL · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2017F00172Line · crackedCOMPLETE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE, EMERGENCY LANDING PROCEDURES FOLLOWED. REPLACED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LINE NR 2. FOUND CRACK AT B-NUT. REPLACED THE LINE. PREFORMED LEAK CHECK & OPS CHECK OKAY. RELEASED AIRCRAFT FOR CONT SERVICE.Jul 19, 2017 · N9056R · Doug DC6A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR FXGA20170411001Test Switch · malfunctionedAFT BAG FIRE HANDLE INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION. (LT/RT CYL ALSO)Apr 10, 2017 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fire DetectionSDR Q9U201410170001Governor · failedPROPELLER GOVERNOR WOULD NOT DECREASE BELOW 2500 RPM. AFTER REACHING CRUISE ALTITUDE, CREW WAS UNABLE TO DECREASE THE ENGINE RPM BELOW 2500. SHORTLY THEREAFTER THE RPM BEGAN TO GRADUALLY INCREASE ON ITS OWN. ENGINE WAS FEATHERED TO PREVENT PROPELLER OVERSPEOct 3, 2014 · N145GT · Cvac C131D · Propeller GovernorSDR FXGA20120711001Fire Warning · illuminatedNR 1 ENGINE OBSERVED ZONE 1 FIRE INDICATION DURING TAKEOFF POWER.Jul 2, 2012 · N351CE · Doug C118A · Fire DetectionSDR CA110601010Cylinder Head · crackedNR1 ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH WHEN LEANED OUT NR3 CYL EXHAUST EAR CRACKED. CYLINDER REPLACED.May 31, 2011 · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR FXGA351ASkin · crackedFUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED AT NR2 VHF COM ANTENNA DOUBLER. REPAIRED IAW EAC EO 1061 AND 8110-3 NR1032, DATED 12/07/2010.Dec 7, 2010 · N351CE · Doug C118A · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR FXGAN54514Lever · wornLANDING GEAR LEVER STUCK IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. LANDING GEAR EXTENDED USING EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ACFT DIVERTED FOR UNEVENTFUL LANDING.May 14, 2010 · N54514 · Curtis C46DAIRLIFT · Landing Gear SelectorSDR 2010F00099Brush Block · wornDURING ICING THE NR (4) PROPELLER DEICE INDICATED 50 AMPS, SPARKS VISIBLE IN THE COWLING.Mar 8, 2010 · N351CE · Doug C118A · Propeller/Rotor Anti-Ice/De-Ice SystemSDR I5HA0824013Wing · dentedDURING THE LANDING FLARE, A BIRD STRUCK THE OTBD L/E OF THE LT WING. THE CREW LANDED THE ACFT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE LEADING EDGE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED AND THE ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Dec 18, 2008 · N150PA · Cvac 240* · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR I5HA0824006Engine · damagedJUST AFTER TAKEOFF AT APPROXIMATELY 1700 (L) CREW OBSERVED A HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATION ON THE LT ENG. THE CAPTAIN REDUCED POWER AND THE OIL TEMPERATURE CAME DOWN BUT THE OIL PRESSURE ALSO CAME DOWN TO AN ABNORMALLY LOW PRESSURE. THE CREW DECLARED AN EMJul 16, 2008 · N150PA · Cvac T29B · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR I5H2008F00001Engine · making metalJUST AFTER TAKEOFF, AT APPROXIMATELY 1700, THE CREW OBSERVED A HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATION ON THE LT ENGINE. THE CAPTAIN REDUCED POWER AND THE OIL TEMPERATURE CAME DOWN BUT THE OIL PRESSURE ALSO CAME DOWN TO AN ABNORMALLY LOW PRESSURE. THE CREW DECLARED AJul 16, 2008 · N150PA · Cvac T29B · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 200600077Hinge · fracturedLT AND RT FURTHEST OB ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKET ON THE STABILIZER WERE BROKEN. IT APPEARS TO BE FROM WIND GUSTS. THE CENTER 3 HINGES WERE UNAFFECTED.Sep 19, 2006 · N9701F · Frchld C82ASTWDAVIS · Elevator Control SystemSDR EVA2006F00000Clamp · out of positionEXHAUST COLLECTOR CONNECTION MOVED OUT OF POSITION AFTER TAKEOFF, ALLOWING EXHAUST GAS TO ESCAPE AND ILLUMINATE THE ZONE 1 FIRE WARNING. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT. AIRCRAFT RECEIVED NO DAMAGE AND REPAIRS WERE ACCOMPLISHEDSep 16, 2006 · N1822M · Curtis C46* · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR NACA20060005Heater · leakingSUSPECT CABIN HEATER EXHAUST FUMES IN COCKPIT.REPLACED CABIN HEATER ASSEMBLY. LEAK AND OP CHECKED GOOD. REF: NAC MM. SEC. VII. PAGE 81 AND 82.Jan 24, 2006 · N6174C · Doug DC6A · Heating SystemSDR I5HA0524006Engine · leakingDURING CLIMBOUT, THE PILOT OBSERVED A LOSS OF OIL QUANTITY FROM THE LT ENGINE. THE CREW PERFORMED AN EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN OF THE LT ENGINE AND RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. THE CAUSE OF THE OIL LOSS HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED AND THE AIRCRAFT REMAINS AT DEPARTURE. Sep 16, 2005 · N156PA · Cvac 240* · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 0509137Exhaust Riser · separatedNR 5 EXHAUST RISER HAD SEPARATED FROM ENGINE JUST BELOW THE FLANGE WELD. THE OWNER STATED THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN 40 HOURS. REPLACED ALL 3 RISERS AND COLLECTOR.Sep 6, 2005 · N234P · Lkheed PV1 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR I5HA0524003Line · looseWHILE ENROUTE, MAINTENANCE, THE PILOT OBSERVED A LOSS OF TORQUE PRESSURE ON THE LT ENGINE WITH NO SECONDARY INDICATIONS. AS A PRECAUTION, THE PILOT ELECTED TO SHUT-DOWN THE ENGINE AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. DURING INSPECTION OF ENGINE, LOOSE TORQUE TRANMay 28, 2005 · N156PA · Cvac 240* · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR I5HA0524001Augmentor Tube · fireRT ENG FIRE WARNING BELL SOUNDED AND ASSOC FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING TAXI. RT FIRE BOTTLE WAS DISCHARGED AND ENG SHUTDOWN. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITH NO FURTHER ACTION. EXAMINATION OF RT ENG REVEALED INSIDE OF AUGMENTOR TUBE HAD CAUGHT FIRE. FIRMar 31, 2005 · N156PA · Cvac 240* · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA050222011Bolt · broken(CAN) UPON INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE DURING A SCHEDULED B-CHECK, ONE OF THE BOLTS HOLDING THE POWERCASE AND REAR ACCESSORY CASE TOGETHER WAS FOUND MIGRATING OUT OF THE POWERCASE BETWEEN CYLINDER NR4 AND NR5. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIR BY OVERHAUL SHOP.Feb 22, 2005 · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR NACA20040047Warning Switch · false activationTAKE-OFF WARNING HORN ON TAKE-OFF ROLL. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP POSITION WARNING SWITCH.Oct 18, 2004 · N7919C · Doug DC6B · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR CA040818003Shaft · sheared(CAN) TWO PINION SHAFTS FOUND SHEARED WHEN REDUCTION GEAR SECTION REMOVED. ALL BROKEN PARTS FOUND AND ENGINE CLEANED FOR REASSEMBLY. GEAR SECTION SENT TO OVERHAUL SHOP FOR REPAIR.Aug 18, 2004 · Reciprocating Engine Front SectionSDR NACA20040050Skin · damagedHOLE IN FUSELAGE AFT OF THE REAR CARGO DOOR AT STA 807.5L TO 822L. REMOVED DAMAGE AND FABRICATED A NEW PATCH FROM 0.80 7075-T6. REF: DOHM FIGURE 12-22.Jul 24, 2004 · N99330 · Doug DC6A · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR NACA20040051Frame · crackedRT FUSELAGE CIRCUMFERENTIAL AT STA. R460 CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR LEVEL. REPLACED ANGLE WITH THE SAME TYPE AND MATERIAL .090 7075 T6. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR (L) AND STRAP WITH REFERENCE TO DOHM FIG. 11-52 AND FIG. 12-10 SHEET 2.Jun 17, 2004 · N99330 · Doug DC6A · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR LO62004F00000Generator · inoperativeLEFT AC GENERATOR OPERATION INTERMITTENT AND UNSTEADY IAW VOLTMETER. REPLACED GEN WITH OVERHAULED UNIT.May 6, 2004 · N3427 · Cvac 34032 · AC Generation SystemSDR LO62004F00001Actuator · inoperativeRT SIDE, COWL FLAP ACTUATOR BECAME INTERMITTENT. FINALLY COWL FLAPS STOPPED PART WAY OPEN. REPLACED ACTUATOR WITH OVERHAULED UNIT.May 6, 2004 · N3427 · Cvac 34032 · Engine Cowl FlapsSDR CA040510003Control Cable · corrodedDURING A STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO THE RT REAR WING-TO-FUSELAGE FRAME ANGLE A PANEL AT WS 60.80, ADJACENT TO REAR SPAR, HAD TO BE DRILLED OFF TO FACILITATE THE REPAIR. IT WAS AT THIS TIME CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED ON THE RUDDER/AILERON INTERCONNECT CABLE P/N 215-90May 3, 2004 · Cndair CL2151A10 · Rudder Control SystemSDR I5HA0324002Cylinder · failedEN ROUTE, PILOT NOTICED A DECREASE IN OIL QTY ON RT ENG. CONTINUED TO PIT. ELECTED TO KEEP RT ENG RUNNING. OIL QTY CONTINUED TO DECREASE. PILOT NOTICED MINOR TORQUE FLUCTUATION JUST PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN. UPON TOUCHDOWN, NOTIFIED THAT THE RT ENG ON FIRE. E-HOct 24, 2003 · N99380 · Cvac 240* · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20030112Fire Warning · false activationTAIL HEATER FIRE WARNING INTERMITTENTLY CAME ON AFTER HEATER CHECK. GROUND OPS CHECKED ANTI-ICE HEATER SYSTEM PER NAC DC-6 OPS MANUAL CH.14-20 SECT. C, CHECKED GOOD. INSPECTED HEATER FOR VISUAL DISTRESS, NONE NOTED.Sep 16, 2003 · N99330 · Doug DC6A · Fire DetectionSDR 2003F00529Engine · malfunctionedWHILE EN ROUTE TO CVG FROM PIT, IN CRUISE CONFIGURATION, THE CREW FELT A SHUDDER IN THE LEFT ENGINE. FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER FELT ANOTHER SHUDDER AND AGAIN ONE MINUTE LATER WITH A LARGE TORQUE SWING AND OIL QUANTITY DROP. THE OIL LOSS WAS FASTER THAN THE CAPACJul 11, 2003 · N156PA · Cvac 240* · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA030528015Cotter Pin · mismanufactured(CAN) THE COTTER PINS RECIEVED FROM AIRCRAFT PARTS INTERNATIONAL ARE FAULTY AROUND THE HEAD. THE COTTER PINS ARE MANUFACTURED BY WESTERN WIRE. WE RECIEVED THEM IN MARCH 2003. WHEN I CALLED THE SUPPLIER AND EXCHANGED LOT NUMBERS, HE HAD A DIFFERENT LOT NUMBER OMay 28, 2003 · Curtis C46FAIRLIFT · FastenersSDR BKJ2003F00000Brake Assy · leakingDURING LANDING CHECK, UPON ARRIVAL TO AIRPORT. PILOTS NOTICED LOW HYDRAULIC RESEVOIR LEVEL. TOWER WAS NOTIFIED AND A NORMAL LANDING WAS MADE. AS A PRECAUTION, THE AIRCRAFT WAS TOWED TO PARKING. INSPECTION REVEALED A LEAKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY.Jan 11, 2003 · N24DR · Cvac 440 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR NAFA2002001Cylinder · crackedNR 3 ENGINE PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN FOR A NR 2 CYLINDER SHORTED SECONDARY. REPLACED NR 2 CYLINDER.Dec 5, 2002 · N7780B · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR Q2A2003F00000Fitting · crackedWHILE PERFORMING NDT INSPECTION OF WING ATTACH FITTINGS, LEFT LOWER FORWARD FITTING FOUND CRACK IN RADIUS OF BOLT HOLE. SPAR WAS THEN REPLACED.Nov 13, 2002 · N77WF · Beech E90 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR CA021029007Line · cracked(CAN) DURING A 'B' CHECK INSPECTION, A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FUNCTION CHECK WAS BEING COMPLETED. A LEAK WAS DETECTED AT THE AUX HYDRAULIC RETURN LINE LOCATED IN THE FORWARD SKI SLOPE OF THE AIRCRAFT. UPON INVESTIGATION A CRACK WAS FOUND WITH A PIECE OF THE LINE MISOct 29, 2002 · Cndair CL2151A10 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR NACA20020051Pushrod · bentNR 4 ENGINE SHUT DOWN AT 1802Z FOR A NR 12 CYLINDER DOUBLE SHORTED SECONDARY AND WON'T LEAN. FOUND EXHAUST AND INTAKE PUSH RODS BENT. REPLACED AND SET VALVES. INSPECTED CYLINDER FOR DAMAGE, CHECKED GOOD. OP CHECK GOOD ON RUNUP.Sep 28, 2002 · N1377K · Doug C118A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2002FA0001126Oil Tank · rupturedTHE OIL TANK WAS OVERFILLED ON LEFT ENGINE. ON TAKE OFF ROLL, THE PRESSURE FROM THE OVERFILL CAUSED THE TANK TO RUPTURE. OIL THEN BEGAN TO SPRAY ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THIS OIL IGNITED AND THE SUBSEQUENT FLAMES DAMAGED THE NACELLE IN THE AREA AFT OF THE OSep 3, 2002 · N153JR · Cvac 340CVAC · Engine Oil Storage (Airframe Furnished)SDR NACA20020040Cylinder · crackedFEATHERED THE NR 4 ENGINE IN CRUISE DUE TO BACKFIRED, LOW BMEP. REPLACED THE NR 3 CYLINDER.Aug 31, 2002 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020041Ignition Lead · shortedPRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN THE NR 3 ENGINE DUE TO DOUBLE SHORTED SECONDARY ON THE NR 10 CYLINDER. REPLACED SPARK PLUGS, Y-LEAD, SHORT LEADS, AND COIL.Aug 31, 2002 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Ignition Harness (Distribution)SDR NACA20020039Cylinder · crackedNR 4 ENGINE FEATHERED DUE TO BACKFIRING. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 18 CYLINDER.Aug 28, 2002 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020038Cylinder · defectiveSHUTDOWN THE NR 3 ENGINE DUE TO DOUBLE SHORTED SECONDARY CYLINDER NR 11 AND DOUBLE SHORTED SECONDARY CYLINDER NR 15. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 11 AND NR 15 CYLINDERS.Aug 21, 2002 · N99330 · Doug DC6A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020037Cylinder · crackedFEATHERED THE NR 3 ENGINE AT 0312Z DUE TO BACKFIRING AND ROUGH RUNNING. REPLACED THE NR 4 CYLINDER.Aug 19, 2002 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020035Cylinder · crackedFEATHERED THE NR 3 ENGINE AT 1841Z DUE TO RUNNING ROUGH AND LOW COMPRESSION INDICATED, NR 6 OR NR 17. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 17 CYLINDER ON THE NR 3 ENGINE.Aug 7, 2002 · N1377K · Doug C118A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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