# Service difficulty reports: U/A Canada PT6A-60 series A list on [U/A Canada PT6A-60 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/u-a-canada-pt6a-60-series.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR CTYA2016040100000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CTYA2016040100000.md): Engine · power loss · Apr 1, 2016 · N46CV · Beech C90 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) > PILOT REPORTED ENGINE RUNNING HOTTER THAN NORMAL, LACK OF POWER. - [SDR JVWA2016F00085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JVWA2016F00085.md): Windshield · cracked · Feb 26, 2016 · N327ME · Beech 300BEECH · Flight Compartment Windows > RIGHT WINDSHIELD OUTER PANE CRACKED ABOUT 4" FROM THE INBD EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD. - [SDR CA140630012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140630012.md): Compressor · making metal · Jun 10, 2014 · Beech 35BEECH · Turbine Engine Compressor Section > (CAN) DURING APPROACH, PILOT FELT A STRONG VIBRATION AND AN EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE RISE IN NR 1 ENGINE, REDUCED POWER. AFTER 2 MINUTES, THE TEMPERATURE INCREASED AGAIN AND THE PILOT PROCEEDED TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. LANDED ACFT SAFELY. DURING ON GROUND TROU - [SDR CA140630020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140630020.md): Compressor Wheel · seized · Jun 10, 2014 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section > (CAN) PILOTS EXPERIENCED STRONG VIBRATIONS ON ENGINE NR 1 FOLLOWED BY AN INCREASE IN INTER TURBINE TEMPERATURE (ITT). THEY ATTEMPTED TO REDUCE THE ITT TO NORMAL OPERATING LIMITS BY REDUCING POWER. HOWEVER, AFTER 2 MINUTES, ITT STARTED INCREASING WITHOUT ANY - [SDR CA140401013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140401013.md): Filter · contaminated · Mar 29, 2014 · Beech B300 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) > (CAN) DURING REVENUE FLIGHT, ON APPROACH FOR LANDING, THE PILOT DID NOT HAVE ANY POWER RESPONSE FROM ENG NR 2. THE ENGINE POWER WAS LEFT AT IDLE DURING APPROACH AND LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. DURING GROUND RUN, THE ENGINE POWER STAYED AT 48.5 PERCENT NG, WHICH IS C - [SDR CA140306001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140306001.md): Engine · fire · Mar 6, 2014 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) > (CAN) REPORTED THAT WHEN BEGINNING DESCENT AN ORANGE GLOW WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN. THE FIRE LIGHT WENT OUT UPON SHUTDOWN AND THE FIRE BOTTLE WAS NOT DISCHARGED. - [SDR CA121119014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121119014.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · Nov 8, 2012 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines > (CAN) REPORTING NO THROTTLE RESPONSE WHILE SPOOLING DOWN TO IDLE AT FL180. TROUBLESHOOTING IS ON-GOING AND FOCUSING ON THE FCU. - [SDR CA120905004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120905004.md): Exhaust Duct · damaged · Jun 26, 2012 · Turbine Section > (CAN) WHEN PERFORMING A SCHEDULED FUEL NOZZLE REPLACEMENT, A TECH NOTICED WITH THE BORESCOPE A PART OF THE INNER LINER OF THE EXHAUST DUCT PROTRUDING. THE POWER SECTION WAS THEN REMOVED FROM THE GAS GENERATOR AND FURTHER DAMAGE WAS NOTED. - [SDR 2010FA0000888](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000888.md): Strap · cracked · Aug 25, 2010 · N898RJ · Beech 300BEECH · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > DURING A ROUTINE NR3 PHASE INSP, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON A CROSS TIE STRAP. THE STRAP LOCATION WAS ON THE RT SIDE OF THE CABIN INTERIOR AT SL 227.125. THE CRACK APPEARED TO BE A COMPRESSION RELIEF CRACK RUNNING IN A HORIZONTAL FASHION BETWEEN THE UPPER AND LOWER - [SDR S9BA20100003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/S9BA20100003.md): Bulkhead · corroded · Jul 13, 2010 · N533SW · Dhav DHC6300 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > LT BOTTOM SKIN ON AFT BULKHEAD HAS HOLE DUE TO CORROSION. REPAIRED HOLE IAW RD 53-387A AND RD53-387A 8110. - [SDR UVVR2010060700009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UVVR2010060700009.md): Fitting · cracked · Jun 7, 2010 · N111KU · Cessna 425 · Engine Mount Section > RT ENGINE INBD ENGINE MOUNT FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED APPROX.30 INCHES IN LENGTH DURING INSPECTION. - [SDR 2009FA0000710](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000710.md): Bearing · failed · Mar 3, 2009 · N80BZ · Beech 300BEECH · Starter-Generator > FROM MFG: AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT FROM THE STARTER GEN OUT PUT SHAFT DISCHARGED INTO THE ENG ACCESSORY DRIVETRAIN CAUSE AN IN-FLIGHT SHUTDOWN. THE ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE PITTED THE DRIVE GEARS AND NR 1 BRG. THE PITTING OF THE BEARING LEF TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF T - [SDR 2008F00028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008F00028.md): Cowling · cracked · Dec 3, 2008 · N300TN · Beech 300BEECH · Engine Cowling System > POSTFLIGHT RAMP INSP DISCLOSED THAT EACH ENG COWLING HAD SMALL CRACK FWD OF AND CONNECTING TO OTBD AFT LATCHING MECHANISM. CRACKS REPAIRED AND ACFT RETUNED TO SERVICE. - [SDR CA080618003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080618003.md): Seal · leaking · Jun 2, 2008 · Turbine Engine Oil System > (CAN) DURING ENG COMPRESSOR RECOVERY WASH, ENGINE OIL LOSS FROM NR 1 BEARING SEAL. MULTIPLE ENGINE SPOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ENG COMPRESSOR RECOVERY WASH IAW ENG MFG. MAINT FOUND IN CARRYING OUT MULTIPLE ENGINE SPOOLS, INTERNAL ENG SCAVANGE PUMPS LOCA - [SDR UE5R02](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UE5R02.md): Gearbox · corroded · Jul 5, 2007 · Airtrc AT602 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear > PT6A-60AG REDUCTION GEAR REAR HOUSING P/N 3106854-01 HAS SEVERE CORROSION ON OUTER SURFACE OF HOUSING. DEEP PITTING, SOME AREAS UP TO.125 INCH DEEP. CORRODED AREAS EXTEND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE OF HOUSING, PRIMARILY NEXT TO MATING FLANGE FOR FWD HOUSING. - [SDR RU32005F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU32005F00002.md): Transducer · failed · Jul 27, 2005 · N74 · Beech 300BEECH · Engine Oil Pressure > RT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATION WAS ABOVE 200 PSI. CREW NOTICED SLIGHT OIL SMELL IN AC. PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN OF RT ENGINE IN FLIGHT. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. REPLACED OIL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER. (K) - [SDR 2004FA0000805](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000805.md): Blower · overheated · Oct 1, 2004 · N314P · Beech F90 · Air Distribution Fan > SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER PILOTS FLOORBOARDS. UPON INVESTIGATION FOUND ENVIRONMENTAL BLOWER MOTOR TOO HOT TO TOUCH. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFE WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT FOLLOWING. INSPECTION FOUND NO TIME LIMIT ON BLOWER OR MOTOR. (EA23200410155) - [SDR AUS20040284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040284.md): Case · corroded · Mar 19, 2004 · Beech 300BEECH · Turbine Engine Air Inlet Section > (AUS) RT ENGINE AIR INLET CASE CORRODED. - [SDR I5W2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5W2003F00000.md): Clevis · failed · Nov 5, 2003 · N7250L · Beech 300BEECH · Landing Gear Actuator > PILOT REPORTS DURING TAKE OFF LANDING GEAR RETRACTED HARD AND MADE LOUD NOISE, AFTER LANDING A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED. THE NOSE ACTUATOR CLEVIS PN 257063 WAS FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF JUST ABOVE THE THREADED SECTION OF CLEVIS FITTING. ACTUATOR SHAFT W - [SDR ACE091103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ACE091103.md): Pump · leaking · Sep 11, 2003 · N114AX · Beech 1900C · Fuel Boost Pump > PILOT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM ENGINE DRAIN ON PRE-FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE PUMP. - [SDR GMZ2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GMZ2003F00000.md): Blower · failed · Aug 11, 2003 · N72TG · Beech C90A · Air Distribution Fan > BLOWER MOTOR WEARS OUT CAUSING BLOWER MOTOR TO START SMOKING FILLING THE AIRCRAFT WITH SMOKE. WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS REMOVED AND INSPECTED. IT IS FOUND THAT THE BRUSHES ARE WORN OUT. RECOMMEND BLOWER ASSEMBLY BE CHANGED EVERY 1000 HOURS. IT WAS ALSO FOUN - [SDR AW42003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AW42003F00000.md): Windshield · cracked · Apr 28, 2003 · N31WC · Beech 200BEECH · Flight Compartment Windows > FOLLOWING DEPARTURE, PILOT`S WINDSHIELD INNER GLASS PANE CRACKED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE WHERE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED. - [SDR 0020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0020.md): Torque Knee · cracked · Mar 3, 2003 · N63BV · Beech E90 · Main Landing Gear > DURING COMPLIANCE OF SB 32-3134 AND AD 2002-01-10, RIGHT LANDING GEAR UPPER TORQUE KNEE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT PROTRUSION OF CENTER LUG. THIS UNIT HAD BEEN INSPECTED MULTI TIMES PRIOR TO THIS INSPECTION AND PASSED THOSE INSPECTIONS. UNITS EXACT TOTAL TIM - [SDR RU92003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU92003F00000.md): Squat Switch · failed · Nov 13, 2002 · N127JM · Emb EMB110P1 · Landing Gear Position and Warning > ON NOV. 13, 2002 GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT, SQUAT SWITCH FAILED. REPLACED SQUAT SWITCH. OPS CHECK, OK. - [SDR CA020828006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020828006.md): Motor · failed · Aug 9, 2002 · Beech 300BEECH · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main > (CAN) ELECTRIC MOTOR ON HYDRAULIC PACK - DRAWS TOO MUCH AMPENAGE. THE SYSTEM IS PROTECTED BY A 60 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER. THIS ASSY IS OPERATING AT BELOW OR AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER CAPACITY. THE CB TRIPPED AND THE GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND. GEAR HAD TO BE HAND PUMPED - [SDR AUS20020715](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020715.md): Bolt · cracked · Jun 20, 2002 · Beech 300BEECH · Fuselage, Wing Attach Fittings > (AUS) LT AND RT WING UPPER REAR AND LOWER REAR ATTACHMENT BOLTS EXHIBIT SIGNS OF CRACKING IN RADIUS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/BEECH 300/8 AND RAYTHEON S.I.R.M. - [SDR DBC2002F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DBC2002F00002.md): Pressure Switch · failed · Apr 10, 2002 · N1250 · Beech 300BEECH · Fuel Pressure Indicating > SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTED LOW PRESSURE FUEL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PILOT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. TROUBLESHOT TO FAILED FUEL PRESSURE SWITCH. REMOVED (PN 100-398018-23 SN 12948) AND REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT. OPERATIONS CHECKED, OK. - [SDR 2002FA0000364](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000364.md): Window · cracked · Feb 28, 2002 · N83GF · Cessna 425 · Flight Compartment Windows > WINDOW, LOCATED IN UPPER CABIN DOOR, WAS FOUND TO HAVE 4 CONSECUTIVE MOUNTING HOLES BROKEN ALONG LOWER EDGE. A RETAINING RING, CALLED OUT IN PARTS BOOK, WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THIS WINDOW. THE INSTALLATION APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN DONE AT THE FACTORY, DUE TO DATE - [SDR 20010425CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010425CW006.md): Hose · burst · Mar 15, 2001 · N410CA · Piper PA31T2 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished) > IN FLIGHT THE LEFT ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE BURST CAUSING A LOSS OF OIL AND A PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUTDOWN. THE PILOT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. BEIN THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND SUCH HOSE THAT HAS FAILED IN THIS METHOD ON THISAIRCRAFT PROBLEM IS SUSPECTED ING T - [SDR 97ZZZX4217](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4217.md): Valve · broken · Aug 13, 1997 · N4S · Beech B300 · Compressor Bleed Control > DISCOVERED ON POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION, NR 1 ENGINE BLEED AIR FLOW CONTROL VALVE HAS A BROKEN CONTROL LINKAGE ARM. APPEARS LIKE BALL SOCKET WORN OUT. REPLACED BLEED AIR CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH NEW UNIT OBTAINED FROM BEECH. - [SDR AU961107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961107.md): Cowling · door failed · Aug 9, 1996 · Engine Cowling System > (AUS) LH INBOARD ENGINE COWL DOOR SEPARATED ALONG HINGE LINE - DAMAGE TO ONE WINDOW AND MINOR SCRATCHES AND DENTS TO FUSELAGE ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 = 'PT6A60' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/u-a-canada-pt6a-60-series/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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