U/A Canada PT6A-27

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SDR 2003FA0000162Exhaust Pipe · crackedEXHAUST DUCT, CRACK IN BASEMETAL. VIBRATIONJan 20, 2003 · Dhav DHC6 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA030103013Block · cracked(CAN) CRACKS FOUND IN MIDDLE PART OF COMPRESSION BLOCKS WHERE PRELOAD BOLT PASSES THRU. CRACKS ARE FOUND TO RUN HORIZONTAL THRU BLOCKS.Dec 3, 2002 · Dhav DHC6300 · Main Landing GearSDR CA021115016Plate · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF AFT FUSELAGE TO FIN ATTACH ADAPTER PLATES AS PER CF-99-11. THE AFT PLATE WAS FOUND CRACKED AT STA 535. ALL ADAPTER PLATES ARE THE POST MODIFICATON TYPE OF A MORE CORROSION RESISTANT MATERIAL. SB 6/516 CALLS UP ONLY A SIMPLE VISUAL INov 7, 2002 · Dhav DHC6300 · Vertical StabilizerSDR CA020829001Fuel Control · out of adjust(CAN) - FUEL CONTROL UNIT INSTALLED IN NR 2 POSITION. - MAINTENANCE RUN, ENGINE WOULD NOT COME OFF 'MIN FLOW' OR DEVELOP POWER. UNIT HAD BEEN OVERHAULED WITHIN 30 DAYS, RETURNED TO OVERHAUL SHOP FOR TESTING AND REPORT.Aug 6, 2002 · Dhav DHC6300 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA020829003Fuel Control · failed(CAN) - DURING STARTUP, RT ENGINE WOULD ONLY PRODUCE 8 LBS OF TORQUE.- FUEL CONTROL UNIT FOUND FAULTY. UNIT REPLACED WITH OVERHAUL, THIS UNIT ALSO 'FAILS', RETIRMED TO OVERHAUL SHOP. SECOND OVERHAUL UNIT INSTALLED, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. ORIGINAL FCAug 6, 2002 · Dhav DHC6300 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 2002FA0000898Cotter Pin · brokenDURING TEARDOWN OF COMPONENT TO CLEAN FOR AN OVERHAUL INSPECTION, BROKEN PIECES OF COTTER PIN WERE FOUND. THE PISTON GUIDE PIN WAS LOOSE INSIDE. THE GUIDE PIN IS HELD IN THE COVER BY A PRESSFIT AND THE COTTER PIN, NORMALLY. THE COVER, GUIDE PIN AND COTTER PJul 22, 2002 · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR TIM2002F00012Nipple · crackedRIGHT INBOARD BOX SECTION FUEL CELL, VENT SUPPLY NIPPLE CRACKED.Jul 18, 2002 · N99TH · Beech B99 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA020717001Bearing · disintegrated(CAN) UPON INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE CENTER BEARING ON THE RT ELEVATOR WAS MISSING.Jul 15, 2002 · Dhav DHC2MK3 · Elevator StructureSDR CUX2002F00000Fitting · scratchedLEFT WING LOWER FORWARD INBOARD WING BOLT ATTACH FITTING (PN 50-120073-7) WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE 3 SMALL SCRATCHES DURING A REPETITIVE INSPECTION OF AD. THE SCRATCHES WERE LOCATED ON THE ATTACH BOLT WASHER SEARING FACE RADIUS IN AN AXIAL DIRECTION AND WERE APJul 11, 2002 · N111TC · Beech E90 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR CUX2002F00001Skin · crackedRIGHT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB OUTER SKIN WAS DISCOVERED CRACKED AT THE UPPER INBOARD AFT CORNER DURING A ROUTINE PHASE 1 INSPECTION. THE CRACK BEGAN AT A SKIN ATTACH COUNTER SUNK RIVET AND EXTENDED FORWARD AND FAT APPROXIMATELY .350 INCH IN EACH DIRECTION. THE TABJul 11, 2002 · N111TC · Beech E90 · Elevator, Tab StructureSDR CUX2002F00002Stiffener · crackedRIGHT WING UPPER FORWARD STIFFENER (PN 50-120068-7) WAS DISCOVERED CRACKED DURING A ROUTINE PHASE 1 INSPECTION. THE CRACK BEGAN AT THE INBOARD EDGE, EMANATING OUTWARD THROUGH THE FIRST 2 RIVET HOLES FOR A TOTAL LENGTH OF 1.55 INCHES. THE DAMAGED PART WAS REMJul 11, 2002 · N111TC · Beech E90 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR AUS20020771Starter · overheated(AUS) LH ENGINE STARTER MOTOR ACTIVATED WITHOUT THE BATTERY MASTERSWITCH BEING SELECTED ON'. OVERHEAT AND SHORT CIRCUITING DAMAGE CAUSED TO WIRING AND COMPONENTS IN THE START SYSTEM. NO DEFINITE CAUSE FOR THE DEFECT COULD BE FOUND.Jul 1, 2002 · Dhav DHC6300 · Engine Starting SystemSDR AUS20020445Indicator · faulty(AUS) LT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATION SYSTEM FAULTY.May 10, 2002 · Dhav DHC6300 · Engine Oil PressureSDR CA020507012Bolt · sheared(CAN) DURING ENGINE REMOVAL FROM A TWIN OTTER ONE OF THE TOP FOUR ENGINE MOUNT BOLT SHEARED OFF. THE BOLT SHEARED OFF AT THE AREA WHERE THE SHANK DIAMETER IS REDUCED. THIS BOLT TURNED APPROX. 1/4 TURN AND THEN SHEARED THE HEAD OFF. THIS BOLT WAS POST MODIFICATApr 25, 2002 · Dhav DHC6300 · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA020416002Rod · loose(CAN) AFTER COMPLETING AD CF-80-03 & SB6/390 THE TRIM ROD WAS BEING ADJUSTED AT INSTALLATION WHEN IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FORWARD SWAG WAS ALLOWING THE ROD END FITTING TO ROTATE. THE ROD WAS REPLACED.Apr 11, 2002 · Dhav DHC6300 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA020410003Housing · cracked(CAN) INSPECTED FUEL LEAK IN BELLY TANKS. FOUND AFT MOTIVE FLOW VALVE LEAKING DUE TO CRACKED BODY. HIGH TORQUE (50 FOOT LBS.) USED TO ASSEMBLE UNIT.Apr 9, 2002 · Dhav DHC6300 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2003F00011Engine · shutdownGTF - FLT 5031 - UNCOMMANDED NR 2 ENGINE SHUTDOWN DURING DESCENT INTO GTF AFTER POWER LEVER WAS RETARDED. UPON ARRIVAL INTO GTF, THE ENGINE, IGNITION, AND AUTO IGNITION SYSTEMS WERE INSPECTED, AND OPERATIONALLY CHECKED. THERE WERE NO DEFECTS NOTED THE AIRCRAFeb 20, 2002 · N199CA · Beech 99A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA020508010Door · failed(CAN) DURING TAKEOFF ROLL THE CABIN AIRSTAIR DOOR OPENED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE TERMINAL AND PAX DISEMBARKED. THE AIRSTAIR DOOR INSPECTED AND THE TOP FORWARD LATCH PIN WAS FOUND IN THE RETRACTED POSITION. IT IS STILL NOT CLEAR WHAT CAUSED THE REAR PIN TO REFeb 16, 2002 · Dhav DHC6300 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AUS20011365Audio Panel · failed(AUS) AUDIO PANEL FAILED. SUSPECT INTERNAL TRANSFORMER BURNT.Dec 18, 2001 · Dhav DHC6300 · Audio Integrating SystemSDR CA020109005Engine · contaminated(CAN) OIL CONTAMINATION NR 2 LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF, DURING CLIMB OUT. RETUNED FOR LANDING. LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION REVEALED OIL CONTAMINATED WITH METAL PARTICLES.Dec 14, 2001 · Beech 99A · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA011218002Throttle Cable · failed(CAN) DURIING A ROUTINE EMMA CHECK 46, THE LT ENGINE THROTTLE CABLE TURNBUCKLE END WAS FOUND FRACTURED AND WAS ONLY HELD TOGETHER BY LOCKWIRING. CABLE REPLACED.Nov 28, 2001 · Dhav DHC6300 · Power LeverSDR CA011002005Wire · burned(CAN) DURING TAKE OFF THE CREW OBSERVED A LOW FUEL PRESSUE LIGHT INDICATION ACCOMPANIED BY THE TRIP OFF OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH FOR THE LT SECONDARY PUMP.SMOKE WAS EMINATING FROM BEHIND THE LOWER LEFT PANEL AT THE SAME TIME. THE TAKE OFF WAS ABORTED AND Oct 20, 2001 · Beech 99 · Fuel System WiringSDR CA011016001Screen · broken(CAN) DURING MAINTENACE TO CHANGE A GROUND BLOWER THE EXPANSION CHAMBER WAS REMOVED TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE BLOWER. A RATTLE WAS NOTICED INSIDE THE CHAMBER . INVESTATION REVEALED THE INTERNAL SCREEN HAD SEPERATED FROM THE FILTER SCREEN. THIS CONDITION COULD POSOct 16, 2001 · Dhav DHC6300 · Air Distribution SystemSDR CA011030002Frame · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND IN SIDE FRAME AT RT. STATION 218.125 RUNNING ON AN ANGLE FROM TOP OF FRAME. NOTE PART IS POST MOD 6/1462 AS DIRECTED BY CF-78-17R1. DHC SB 6/371 REV.B.PLEASE SEE PHOTOS.Oct 16, 2001 · Dhav DHC6300 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR CA011126003Hinge · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, CRACK WAS FOUND ON ELEVATOR HINGE. PART WAS REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.PART AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN QUARANTINE.PART TSO/TSN/CYCLES ARE AIRCRAFT FIGURES.Oct 10, 2001 · Beech 99 · Elevator Tab, Attach FittingsSDR AUS20011024Duct · cracked(AUS) ENGINE POWER SECTION EXHAUST DUCT EXTENSIVELY CRACKED. AIRCRAFT IS FOREIGN REGISTRATION 5W-FAY.Sep 25, 2001 · Amtr MK1 · Turbine SectionSDR U9R2001F00000Cell · defectiveDURING FIRST FEW WEEKS OF FLYING, BEGAN TO BLOW ONE MAIN 325 AMP CURRENT LIMITS. BATTERY WAS NOT DUE ANY MAINTENANCE, BUT REMOVED AND BENCH CHECKED IT BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HIGH CURRENT DRAW. FOUND CELL NR 9 TO NOT MEET SPECS. IN RELATION TO MM CAP CHECK. THISep 19, 2001 · N67SD · Beech B200 · Battery/Charger SystemSDR GON2001F00000Actuator · intermittentAC TOOK OFF, PILOT RETRACTED GEAR, GEAR WENT UP 1/3 WAY AND STOPPED, POPPED LANDING GEAR C/B AND RED HANDLE LIGHT ON PILOT ATTEMPTED TO EXTEND GEAR MANUALLY. GOT 3 PUMPS OF HANDLE AND IT STOPPED. COULD NOT MOVE, PILOT THEN FLEW FOR APPROX 1.5 HOURS TO BURN OSep 5, 2001 · N5NM · Beech E90 · Landing Gear Door ActuatorSDR CA011128008Cell · deformed(CAN) SMOKE WAS VISIBLE IN THE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEN OPENED ON THE RAMP. ONE CELL WITHIN THE BATTERY WAS FOUND TO BE DEFORMED FROM HEAT.Jul 22, 2001 · Dhav DHC6300 · Battery/Charger SystemSDR R2J2001F00002Pin · brokenWHILE TROUBLE SHOOTING LOW CABIN DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE FOUND THAT THE OUTFLOW VALVE CONE WOULD HANG OPEN AT TIMES. VALVE REMOVED AND INSPECTED. FOUND THAT GUIDE PIN THAT GUIDES CONE TO KEEP IT FROM COCKING WAS BROKEN. OVERHAULED EXCHANGE VALVE WAS INSTALLEDJul 20, 2001 · N1205S · Beech E90 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow ValveSDR AUS20010720Fcu · faulty(AUS) FUEL CONTROL UNIT FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE PY RESTRICTOR PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY SUSPECTED PAINT FLAKES.Jul 3, 2001 · Dhav DHC6300 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR TIM2001F00002Collar · crackedDURING AN INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT OUTBOARD ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE COLLAR HAD A CRACK EXTENDING FROM A TAPER PIN HOLE. A REVIEW OF THE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REVEALED THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERTORQUE. THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM COULD HAVE BEEN EIJun 18, 2001 · N4381Y · Beech 99 · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA010622034Seat Belt · damaged(CAN) 10 PAX LAP BELT ASSY'S WERE REPAIRED AND CERTIFIED BY UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY. UNKNOWN IF WEBBING MATERIAL AND THREAD MEETS SPECIFICATION. UNKNOWN IF STITCH PATTERN WILL TENSILE TEST TO REQUIRED LIMIT. LAP BELTS WERE RE-WEBBED TO PROPER 1500 LB CINFMay 15, 2001 · Dhav DHC6300 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR CA010515005Rheostat · overheated(CAN) OXYGEN REGULATOR IN COPILOT POSITION WAS REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED UNIT. INTERNAL LIGHTING WIRES FOR THIS UNIT WERE CONNECTED IMPROPERLY (POLARITY REVERSED).AS A RESULT THE RHEOSTAT WHICH CONTROLS LIGHT INTENSITY FOR THE COPILOTS INSTRUMENT LIGHTING WAS SApr 10, 2001 · Dhav DHC6300 · Crew Oxygen SystemSDR AU010287Governor · faulty(AUS) RT PROPELLER GOVERNOR FAULTY.Mar 25, 2001 · Dhav DHC6300 · Propeller GovernorSDR 20010419CW015Tube · puncturedINSTALL BLEED AIR TUBE IN LEFT WING CENTER SECTION. USING ICE PICK ON SUSPECT COROSION BLISTERS, TUBE COULD BE PUNCTURED EASILY. TUBE REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT, 1 PIN HOLE ON TOP OF TUBE. HOLES LOCATED 8 TO 9 INCHES INBOARD OF COUPLING HOSE END OF TUBE.Mar 16, 2001 · N38P · Beech A100 · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR 20010320CW009Mount · chafedIT WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN ENGINE CHANGE, THAT THE TUBE MOUNT HAD CHAFE MARKS BEYOND LIMITS. THE TUBE MOUNT WAS REPLACED WITH A SERVICABLE TUBE MOUNT. THE CAUSE OF THE CHAFING WAS DUE TO INDEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN MOUNT AND BAFFLING AND FUEL LINES.Jan 22, 2001 · N899CA · Beech B99 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 20010326CW001Rib · crackedDURING AN UNRELATED REPAIR, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT HORIZONTAL TIP RIB WAS CRACKED. RIB WAS REPAIRED AND ADOUBLER WAS INSTALLED. CRACKS WERE STOP DRILLED AS NECESSARY. DUE TO VIBARATION, THE LEFT REGION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ON MOST OF THESE Jan 22, 2001 · N950AA · Beech B99 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CA010212025Tube · cracked(CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED EMMA INSPECTION WHAT APPEARED TO BE A LONGITUDINAL CRACK APPROXIMATELY 6.5 INCHES WAS NOTICED IN THE FORWARD UPPER SCAVENGE OIL TUBE ON THE LEFT ENGINE. FURTHER VISUAL INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT USING A 10X MAGNIFYING GLASS. SUBSEQUENTJan 15, 2001 · Dhav DHC6300 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA010130011Engine · failed(CAN) RT ENGINE SHUT DOWN DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE. AFTER REACHING CRUISING ALTERNATE RT ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE CAPTION APPEARED. LOW OIL PRESSURE GAUGE INDICATION OBSERVED. PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUT DOWN. DIVERTED BACK TO AIRFIELD.Jan 5, 2001 · Dhav DHC6 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA001031028Link · cracked(CAN) CRACK INDICATION ON THE LINK ARM FOUND DURING OVERHAUL INSPECTION.Oct 20, 2000 · Dhav DHC6300 · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR AU001326Vane · damaged(AUS) LT ENGINE POWER TURBINE VANE ASSEMBLY BROKEN AND POWER TURBINEDISC DISLODGED.Oct 9, 2000 · Dhav DHC6300 · Turbine SectionSDR CA001018020Control Rod · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION THE SERVO TAB LINK FOR THE AILERON WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE UPPER END. THE CRACK EXTENDED FROM THE WITNESS HOLE TO THE END OF THE ROD. FOR REFERENCE SEE DEHAVILLAND IPC 27-10-00, FIG.5 (SHEET 1 OF 1), ITEM 90. THE ROD WAS REPLACED AND TOct 2, 2000 · Dhav DHC6300 · Aileron Tab Control SystemSDR CA001020022Control Unit · malfunctioned(CAN) PIC REPORTED TO YVP FSS (22:40 H LCL) THAT THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING TILLER WAS STUCK IN RT POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.NOSE WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM INSPECTED WITH AIRCRAFT ON JACKS; CABLE TENSION VERIFIED, HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CHECKED, ACTUATSep 23, 2000 · Dhav DHC6300 · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR CA000928014Clamp · jammed(CAN) AT THE END OF THE DAY WHEN THE PILOT WAS SECURING THE FLIGHT CONTROLS HE FOUND THAT WHEN HE PULLED THE ELEVATORS TO THE FULL BACK POSITION, THEY WOULD STICK IN THAT POSITION. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE COVER TO THE ELEVATOR TRIM JACK WASep 11, 2000 · Dhav DHC2MK3 · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA000928005Stall Bar · debonded(CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHECK,, THE RT STALL BAR WAS FOUND TO BE PARTIALLY UNGLUED. THE STALL BAR WAS REMOVED, CLEANED AND REBONDED AS PER DHC MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.Sep 6, 2000 · Dhav DHC6300 · Stall Warning SystemSDR AU000647Seal · failed(AUS) BLEED AIR PIPE CONNECTOR PERISEAL DETERIORATED AND LEAKING. (X)Sep 1, 2000 · Dhav DHC6300 · Air Conditioning SystemSDR 20000913SH020Turbine · lightning strikeTHE AIRCRAFT WAS BROUGHT INTO MAINTENANCE FOR A SCHEDULED INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION OF THE LEFT ENGINE, A HOLE WAS FOUND IN THE POWER SECTION CASE. THE HOLE CAUSED DAMAGE TO EXTERNAL WIRING AND TRANSFER TUBES. SUBMITTER STATED CAUSED BY A LIGHTING STRIKE.Aug 28, 2000 · N24BH · Beech 99 · Turbine SectionSDR CA010111021Oil Cooler · leaking(CAN) IT WAS OBSERVED BY THE ENGINEER THAT THE LEFT ENGINE COWLING AFT OF THE OIL COOLER AIR EXHAUST WAS COVER WITH OIL. THE OIL COOLER WAS PRESSURE TESTED, HOWEVER, A VISUAL LEAK WAS NOT DETECTABLE. THE OIL COOLER WAS REPLACED AND THE OIL ON THE COWLING HAS NAug 12, 2000 · Dhav DHC6300 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 20001017SH046Blade · separatedENGINE FAILED JUST AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO BLADE SEPARATION ON CT DISC. ENGINE TEAR DOWN PERFORMED AT A CERTIFIED REPAIR STATION. (X)Jul 27, 2000 · N99TH · Beech B99 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
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