JASC 2140

Service difficulty reports · 1,022

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SDR CA970114011Heater · pump failed(CAN) THE HEATER FAILED IN CRUISE FLIGHT AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE IGNITION COIL SWOLLEN AND LEAKING OIL AND THE FUEL PUMP ALSO LEAKING. UNITS REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Dec 27, 1996 · Cessna 414SDR 97ZZZX446Heater · crackedHEATER FAILED P.D.T. PER AD 96-20-07. BURNER CAN CRACKED. TSOH TRACKED VIA AIRCRAFT FLIGHT TIME = (2966 HRS) (DIVIDED BY 2) = 1483 HRS ON HEATER.Dec 23, 1996 · N4490F · Piper PA34200TSDR 97ZZZX188Resistor · failedPILOT REPORTED CABIN HEATER INOPERATIVE AND HAD SMELLED SMOKE IN CABIN. FOUND CABIN VENTILATION BLOWER INOPERATIVE WHICH CAUSED OVERTEMP CONDITION. WHEN OVERTEMP SWITCH TRIPPED, RATHER THAN OPENING HEAT FUSE (5 AMP), 10 WATT, 3 OHM RESISTOR BURNED AND OPENEDDec 19, 1996 · N4646M · Beech B60SDR 97ZZZX657Cover Plate · wornHEAT CONTROL COVER WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Dec 15, 1996 · N901CF · Doug MD900SDR SRAA961201Clamp · looseAFTER TAKEOFF, CARGO COMPARTMENT OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON, ACCOMPLISHED AIR TURNBACK TO MHZ WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND CLAMP ON CARGO COMPARTMENT DIVERTER VALVE NOT SECURED. TIGHTENED CLAMP AND PERFORMED OPS CHECK PER MM CH 21.Dec 2, 1996 · N916SJ · Lkheed 382BSDR 97ZZZM2Clamp · looseFLT 162 - MIA-TCB - RIGHT 'T' HANDLE ILLUMINATED FOR 2 SECONDS WHEN MAX TAKEOFF POWER WAS APPLIED. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE. RESECURED CLAMP ON HEATER TUBE INLET. (M)Nov 30, 1996 · N195GA · Beech 1900CSDR 96UAL900864Heater · malfunctionedDIVERTED TO ORD DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL ODOR IN THE COCKPIT. *S/D* THE FIRST OFFICER'S SHOULDER HEATER OVERHEATED. THE HEATER WAS REPLACED, OPERATIONS CHECK NORMAL.Nov 12, 1996 · N618UA · Boeing 767222SDR 96UAL900862Heater · malfunctionedDIVERTED TO DEN UNDER AMBER ALERT WITH SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. *S/D* THE FIRST OFFICER'S SHOULDER HEATER OVERHEATED. THE HEATER WAS REPLACED, OPERATIONS CHECK NORMAL.Nov 12, 1996 · N618UA · Boeing 767222SDR 97ZZZX643Cover Plate · wornCOVER PLATE WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Nov 10, 1996 · N901CF · Doug MD900SDR CA961205015Burner Can · cracked(CAN) WHILE CHECKING AD 82-07-02 A CRACK WAS DETECTED. SUBMITTER INSTALLED A NEW HEATER.Nov 6, 1996 · Piper PA31SDR 96ZZZX5818Blower Motor · failedCOMBUSTION AIR BLOWER MOTOR QUIT DURING FLIGHT. BRUSHES WERE OK. REPLACMENT WAS ACCOMPLISHED. HEATER OPERATION NORMAL.Nov 1, 1996 · N812JA · Piper PA34200TSDR 96ZZZX5553Combustion Tube · blown outCOMBUSTION TUBE REMOVED FROM D83A28 JANITROL HEATER, MODEL NR S-50. OUTSIDE SKIN OF COMBUSTION TUBE BLOWN THROUGH AT CROSS-OVER PORT LOCATIONS. SUSPECT CAUSE IS DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE AND NOT BEING OVERHAULED AT RECOMMENDED INTERVALS. THESE TUBES ARE INOct 24, 1996SDR HEEA968006Probe · failedFAILED IN OPEATION. PROBE ASSEMBLY WON'T HEAT.Oct 3, 1996SDR CA961118004Pipe · corroded(CAN) ALUMINUM HEATER LINE UNDER CABIN FLOOR CORRODED AT STEEL FITTINGS, CAUSING P2 AIR LEAK.Oct 2, 1996 · Snias AS350B2SDR 96ZZZX5218Regulator · gasket leakJANITROL HEATER FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS INSTALLED NEW 8-22-96. ON 9-19-96 WITH 20.1 HRS TIME IN SERVICE, UNIT FAILED CAUSING FLUCTUATION OF RT FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE. WHEN REMOVED, FOUND FUEL LEAKING AROUND GASKET.Sep 25, 1996 · N36PB · Piper PA31350SDR 96ZZZX5219Regulator · leakingFUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FOR COMBUSTION HEATER CAUSED FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE FLUCTUATIONS. EXAMINATION FOUND REGULATOR LEAKING EXTERNALLY. OPERATOR HAS RECORDS OF MULTIPLE FAILURES OF THESE UNITS.Sep 24, 1996 · N36PB · Piper PA31350SDR CA961118003Pipe · corroded(CAN) ALUMINUM HEATER LINE UNDER CABIN FLOOR CORRODED AT STEEL FITTINGS, CAUSING P2 AIR LEAK.Sep 12, 1996 · Snias AS350B2SDR 96ZZZX4811Resistor · burnedA RESISTOR IN CABIN HEATER OVERHEAT WARNING SYSTEM FAILED AND BURNED CAUSING SMOKE IN THE CABINAug 30, 1996 · N729EM · Beech E95SDR SRAA960810Gaskets · leakingDURING FLIGHT, CARGO COMPARTMENT OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON GOING THROUGH 11,000 FT. TURNED SYSTEM OFF AFTER ONE MINUTE AND LIGHT WAS STILL ON, ISOLATED SYSTEM, LIGHT WENT OUT. ACCOMPLISHED AIR TURNBACK, AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AT 146,900 LBS. FOUND UPAug 23, 1996 · N905SJ · Lkheed 382GSDR 96ZZZM1358Clamp · looseJFK - DURING CLIMB-OUT, NR 2 ENGINE STRUT OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SECURED AND TIGHTENED HEAT EXCHANGER CLAMP. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (M)Aug 5, 1996 · N54325 · Boeing 727231SDR 96ZZZX4147Heater · bird nestPILOT REPORTED GRASS BLOWING OUT OF DEFROSTER. FOUND BIRD NEST INSIDE OF HEATER INLET, IN BLOWER FAN, AND INSIDE HEATER AROUND BURNER CAN. SUGGEST SCREEN INSTALLED IN INLET TO HEATER AND MORE THOROUGH PRE-FLIGHT.Jul 18, 1996 · N4074K · Piper PA31325SDR AU961058Pump · faulty(AUS) CABIN HEATER FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM RUPTURED AND LEAKING FUEL INTO SHROUD - SHROUD DRAIN BLOCKED BY WASP NESTJul 5, 1996 · Cessna 310RSDR AU960740Duct · cracked(AUS) CABIN HEATER DUCTING CRACKED - HOT AIR CAUSED FREIGHT TO SMOULDERMay 17, 1996 · Piper PA60600ASDR CA960507016Regulator · leaking(CAN) FUEL STAIN ON BELLY OF AIRCRAFT TRACED TO LEAKING HEATER FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. THIS IS THE THIRD SUCH OCCURRENCE IN THE LAST FEW HOURS OF OPERATION.Apr 29, 1996 · Piper PA31350SDR 96ZZZX2747Combustion Tub · crackedHEATER FAILED PDT REQUIREMENT OF AD 82-07-3. SUBSEQUENT VISUAL INSPECTION SHOWED LARGE CRACK IN COMBUSTION TUBE 2.50 INCHES FROM EXHAUST END.Apr 29, 1996 · N666HL · Piper PA34200TSDR CA960619038Vent Blower · failed(CAN) 1.3 MINUTES INTO TAXI #2 JANITROL WAS LIT, FIRE INDICATION ON JANITROL. JANITROL SHUT DOWN EXTINGUISHER ACTIVATED. FIRE CONTAINED IN THE JANITROL. THE VENT BLOWER HAD FAILED AND THE VENT BLOWER PRESSURE SWITCH DID NOT ACTIVATE THE SAFETY CIRCUIT TO SHUT Apr 24, 1996 · Braero HS7482ASDR CA960507001Blower Motor · seized(CAN) ON TAKEOFF ROLL, TOWER ADVISED THAT FLAME VISIBLE ON BOTTOM OF AIRCRAFT, TAKEOFF ABORTED. COMBUSTION BLOWER MOTOR FOUND INOPERATIVE, OTHER HEATER SYSTEM FUNCTIONS CHECKED OK AT THIS TIME.Apr 22, 1996 · Beech 99SDR CA960419003Combustion Tube · cracked(CAN)DURING A SCHEDULED 500 HOUR HEATER PRESSURE DECAY TEST, LEAKAGE RATE WAS FOUND TO BE EXCESSIVE. UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE EXACT LOCATION DUE TO ACCESS PROBLEMS. HEATER WAS REPLACED AND SENT FOR OVERHAUL.Apr 8, 1996 · Beech 99SDR TWRA9615Heater · dirtyIN CRUISE, UPPER DECK HEATER HAS A STRONG SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER. FOUND INSULATION IN HEATER ELEMENT, REMOVED INSULATION IAW MM 21-44-00. (M)Mar 30, 1996 · N608FF · Boeing 747131SDR 96ZZZX3187Valve · sticksVALVE STICKS OPEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Mar 25, 1996 · N317MC · Bolkms BK117C1SDR CA960320025Exhaust · cracked(CAN) THE SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN WAS REPORTED DURING HEATER OPERATION. THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE A POSITIVE INDICATION AFTER ABOUT THREE WEEKS. MAINTENANCE WAS CONTINUALLY PERFORMING PRESSURE DECAY TESTS ON THE JANITROL HEATERMar 15, 1996 · Piper PA30SDR UPS96405650Deck Heater · malfunctionedCREW REPORTED STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL BEGAN DURING DESCENT. ISOLATED TO RT UPPER DECK HEATER. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS, BUT BURNING SMELL RECURRED WITH RT UPPER DECK HEATER ON. DEFFERED RT UPPER DECK HEATER, M 10789 ASSIGNED PER MEL SEQ NR 21-18-2.Mar 8, 1996 · N672UP · Boeing 747123SDR 96ZZZX3188Actuator Valve · sticksSTICKS OPEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Mar 7, 1996 · N317MC · Bolkms BK117C1SDR CA960315002Flange · cracked(CAN)AFTER TAKEOFF THE AFT BODY OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON. FUEL DUMPED AND RETURNED TO BLOCKS. CRACK IN FLANGE OF PURGE VALVE. REPLACED.Mar 6, 1996 · Boeing 72722SDR 96ZZZX1061Mixing Valve · defectiveHEATER FAILED DUE TO MIXING VALVE DEFECTIVE. REPLACED WITH NEW FIXTURE.Feb 20, 1996 · N3293G · Bell 412SDR CA960311102Valve · failed(CAN)AFTER TAKEOFF AFT CARGO OVERHEAT EICAS FOLLOWED AND RETURNED TO BLOCKS. REPLACED AFT CARGO HEAT VALVE WHICH WAS IN POOR CONDITION - TRYING TO DRIVE BEYOND ITS LIMITS.Feb 16, 1996 · Boeing 767375SDR 96ZZZX2433Fuel Strainer · leakingHEATER FUEL STRAINER CRACKED/CORRODED. WHEN FUEL VALVE TO HEATER WAS OPENED, FUEL POURED OUT INTO NOSE CONE SECTION. VERY SEVERE LEAK. PILOT IMMEDIATELY SMELLED FUEL AND SHUT VALVE OFF. HAD HE NOT, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. APPEARED CFeb 14, 1996 · N2018P · Piper PA23SDR CA960214020Head Gasket · leaking(CAN)HEATER FAILED PRESSURE DECAY TEST. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE HEAD GASKET TO BE LEAKING. REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND APPLIED PERMATEX #1372 AS PER JANITROL OVERHAUL MANUAL. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS THE PERMATEX SEALANT WAS LEFT OUT DURING THE LAST OVERHAUL.Feb 5, 1996 · Piper PA31TSDR CA960227019Combustion Tube · punctured plate(CAN)PILOT REPORTED NOISE AND THEN FUMES AND FUEL SMELL IN COCKPIT. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE JANITROL HEATER HAD A SMALL PUNCTURE IN THE LOWER END PLATE. THE EDGES WERE FOUND BURNT. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS A GOOD VISUAL INSPECTION ANNUALLY.Jan 23, 1996 · Piper PA31350SDR 96ZZZX1531Combustion Tube · crackedAFTER TAKEOFF WITH HEATER SELECTED ON, SPARKS WERE SEEN COMING OUT OF THE HEATER VENTS. THE HEATER WAS SHUT OFF AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. HEATER REMOVED AND INSPECTED. DURING INSPECTION, A CRACK ABOUT 3 INCHES LONG WAS SEEN 6 IJan 17, 1996 · N501DM · Piper PA34200TSDR 96ZZZX589Combustion Tube · deterioratedDURING DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION OF MALFUNCTIONING HEATER, DETERMINED REMOVAL OF THE ENTIRE HEATER FROM THE AIRCRAFT WAS WARRANTED. AFTER REMOVAL, SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED ENTIRE END OF COMBUSTION TUBE WAS DETERIORATED AND LAYING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUBE (Dec 21, 1995 · N5693Y · Piper PA23250SDR 96ZZZX365Fan Wheel · disintegratedFAN WHEEL DISINTEGRATED - ONLY END PLATE LEFT. ALL VANES GONE. MULTIPLE FAILURES OF THESE UNITS RECENTLY. SUBMITTER STATED APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY IMBALANCE. FAN WHEELS USED TO COME WITH METAL BALANCE - CLIPS ON VANES. NO LONGER COME THAT WAY. SOME VIBRADec 6, 1995 · N2140 · Piper PA31350SDR 95ZZZX6914Heater · misrepairedCABIN HEAT WAS TOO HOT. NOT ABLE TO CONTROL HEAT. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND THAT DURING SOME PREVIOUS 'REPAIR', JUMPER WIRES WERE ADDED TO TERMINAL BLOCKS TO MAKE HEATER RUN CONTINUOUSLY. THIS ACTION NEGATED ALL THE HEAT REGULATING SAFETY DEVICES, (THERNov 12, 1995 · N2FOR · Cessna 310RSDR 96ZZZX68Blower · inopON TAKEOFF ROLL, RIGHT SEAT OCCUPANT NOTICED FIRE ON RIGHT FRONT FUSELAGE. TAKOFF WAS ABORTED. THE MECHANIC TROUBLESHOOTING THE PROBLEM DISCOVERED THE COMBUSTION HEATER AIR BLOWER WAS INOPERATIVE AND COMBUSTION AIR SWITCH WAS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION. BNov 11, 1995 · N414CA · Cessna 414ASDR 95ZZZX6958Valve · stuckVALVE STUCK CLOSED. REMOVED AND REPLACEDNov 8, 1995 · N317MC · Bolkms BK117C1SDR 95ZZZX6957Valve · stuckVALVE STUCK OPEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Nov 8, 1995 · N317MC · Bolkms BK117C1SDR 95ZZZX6560Connector · pins burnedHEATER BLOWER INOP. FOUND PLUGS P56 AND J56, PINS NR 5 AND NR 9 BURNED/MELTED.Nov 8, 1995 · N3149P · Beech 58SDR 95ZZZX6559Connector · pins burnedHEATER BLOWER INOP. FOUND PLUGS P56 AND J56, PINS NR 5 AND NR 9 BURNED/MELTED.Nov 8, 1995 · N5643C · Beech 58SDR 96ZZZX1497Control Cable · failedPILOT REPORTS THAT WHILE ACTIVATING THE HEATER CABLE, THE LOCKING MECHANISM CAME FREE FROM THE CONTROL KNOB. HEATER CONFIGURATION WAS CHANGED.Oct 30, 1995 · N901CF · Doug MD900SDR 95ZZZX6463Motor · failedAFT DUCT OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN LEVEL FLIGHT. FOUND TEMP CONTROL VALVE TORQUE MOTOR FAILED IN HOT POSITION.Oct 20, 1995 · N100VA · Lear 55LEAR
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