JASC 7160

Service difficulty reports · 1,162

Reports filed under 7160 · Engine Air Intake System, newest first.

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SDR 97ZZZX3684Air Box · failsTHE OPERATOR HAS A FLEET, SIX, OF THESE AIRCRAFT. A PROBLEM HAD DEVELOPED CONCERNING THE CARBURETOR HEAT AIRBOX. THE COVER IS ATTACHED WITH A PAIR OF SCREWS ON ONE SIDE AND A TONGUE AND SLOT ARRANGEMENT ON THE OTHER. THE SLOTS WEAR OUT AT AN ALARMING RATE CJul 29, 1997 · Cessna 180SDR 97ZZZX3861Seal · crackedCARBURETOR BOX SEAL CESSNA PART MADE FROM THIN PLASTIC, LESS THAN 200 HOURS, AND CRACKS OUT DUE TO VIBRATION. ALL MODEL CESSNAS WITH CARBURETOR AIR BOX SEALS VIBRATE AND CRACK APART INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SUBMITTER STATED SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED OF MORE DURAJul 25, 1997 · N24870 · Cessna 152SDR 97ZZZX3563Air Cleaner · departedAMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT. DURING FLIGHT, ENGINE PROPELLER FAILED. AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING WAS MADE. AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO LANDING GEAR. INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THAT ONE ENGINE AIR CLEANER ASSY WAS MISSING, BELIEVED TO HAVE STRUCK THE PROPELLER. FILTJun 22, 1997 · N414R · Amtr HORNETSDR AU970689Bracket · separated(AUS) ENGINE ALTERNATE AIR DOOR BRACKET SEPARATED AND INGESTED INTO ENGINEJun 19, 1997 · Cessna 310LSDR AU971120Door · separated(AUS) ENGINE ALTERNATE AIR DOOR SEPARATED FROM INDUCTION AIR BOX ASSEMBLY AND JAMMED THE THROTTLE BUTTERFLYJun 10, 1997 · Piper PA60600SDR 97ZZZX2808Inlet Tube · detachedFOUND THAT WARM AIR INLET TUBE ROLLER FLANGE ON LT SIDE OF CARBURETOR AIRBOX BECOMES WORN AND DISCONNECTED. THIS RENDERS CARBURETOR HEAT AIR SUPPLY INEFFECTIVE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS ATTACHING TUBE WITH SPOT WELDS.Jun 2, 1997 · N5550L · Cessna 152SDR AU970608Air Box · blocked(AUS) CARBURETTOR AIR BOX PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY MUD HORNETS NEST - EVIDENCE OF HORNET IN CARBURETTORJun 1, 1997 · Piper PA28181SDR 99ZZZM12Tube · looseNEW AIRCRAFT EN ROUTE FROM AMERICAN CHAMPION FACTORY TO ANCHORAGE, AK, SUFFERED POWER LOSS REQUIRING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE INDUCTION AIR TUBE BETWEEN THE COWLING AND THE INDUCTION AIRBOX HAD NOT BEEN SECURED TO THE COWLING (SECURED Jun 1, 1997 · N778AC · Bbavia 8GCBCSDR 97ZZZX2623Air Filter · wrong partDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, BRACKETT AIR FILTER ASSY WAS FOUND LOOSE ON THE AIRBOX. UPON REMOVAL, IT WAS FOUND TO BE THE INCORRECT ASSEMBLY FOR THE AIRCRAFT MODEL. THE MODEL 172M USES ASSEMBLY NR BA 5110, A BA 5710A WAS INSTALLED. THE CAMLOCK STUDS ON THE BA May 17, 1997 · N64154 · Cessna 172MSDR AU970590Controller · seized(AUS) CARBURETTOR HEAT CONTROL SEIZED - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERRORMay 16, 1997 · Bell 47G3B1SDR AU970497Duct · burnt(AUS) RH ENGINE INLET LOWER DUCT BURNT AROUND THE INNER UPPER LIP ATTHE PARTICLE SEPARATOR MOUNTING FLANGEMay 16, 1997 · Saab 340BSDR BTHA97003Valve · brokenDURING TAKEOFF ROLL, PILOT EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS AND STRONG SMOKE SMELL. TAKEOFF WAS SAFELY ABORTED. UPON INSPECTION, THE INNER HALF OF THE ALTERNATE AIR BOX DOOR WAS FOUND BROKEN. THE BROKEN PIECE WAS INJESTED INTO THE INDUCTION SYSTEM CREATING MOMENTARY May 7, 1997 · N31606 · Piper PA32300SDR CA970523005Control Cable · broken(CAN) CARBURETOR HEAT CABLE BROKE OFF 3 INCHES FROM KNOB DURING GROUND CHECK. REPLACED.May 5, 1997 · Cessna 172MSDR CA970514001Control Cable · broken(CAN) PILOT COULD NOT ADJUST CARBURETOR HEAT OUT OF YELLOW ZONE. CABLE BROKEN.May 5, 1997 · Robsin R22BETASDR 97ZZZX2591Air Box · mismanufacturedNEW AIR BOX ASSEMBLIES LISTED WERE RECEIVED DEFECTIVE. 'NEW PARTS FROM BEECH'. THE AIR FILTER SLOT IS NOT WIDE ENOUGH TO ACCOMODATE THE SUPPLIED AIR FILTER. SECOND, THE ALTERNATE AIR DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. SUBMITTER STATED POOR QC ON BOTH ASSEMBLIMay 1, 1997 · Beech 95B55SDR 97ZZZX2590Induct Air Box · mismanufacturedNEW AIR BOX ASSEMBLIES LISTED WERE RECEIVED DEFECTIVE. 'NEW PARTS FROM BEECH'. THE AIR FILTER SLOT IS NOT WIDE ENOUGH TO ACCOMODATE THE SUPPLIED AIR FILTER. SECOND, THE ALTERNATE AIR DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. SUBMITTER STATED POOR QC ON BOTH ASSEMBLIMay 1, 1997 · Beech 95B55SDR 97ZZZX2100Valve · screws shearedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE CARBURETOR HEAT DIVERTER VALVE WAS FOUND SHEARED FROM THE CONTROL SHAFT. TWO 8-32 SCREWS WITH SELF-LOCKING NUTS SECURE THE VALVE TO THE CONTROL SHAFT IN THE CARB AIR INTAKE BOX.Apr 29, 1997 · N3110Y · Maule MX7180SDR 97ZZZX2019Air Filter · deterioratedAIR FILTER GASKET HAS TURNED TO MUSH FROM THE OIL THEY USE IN THE AIR FILTER, MAYBE A NEW TYPE OF GASKET IS CALLED FOR. PART HAS BEEN REPLACED.Apr 16, 1997 · N217AF · Cessna 177RGSDR QXEA9700101Plug · installedNR 1 ENGINE TORQUE DROPPED FROM 90 PERCENT TO 60 PERCENT AT 600 FT AGL ON CLIMBOUT FROM PUW. FUEL FLOW DROPPED TO 620 PPH, THE NH RPM'S WERE MATCHED. MANUAL SELECTOR CYCLED WITH NO EFFECT. NO CAUTION LIGHTS AND THE OIL PRESSURE WAS NORMAL. INFLIGHT ENGINE Mar 27, 1997 · N818PH · Dhav DHC8102SDR 97ZZZX1594Air Box · crackedWHEN TROUBLESHOOTING POWER LOSS, FOUND CARBURETOR AIR BOX CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES, 1 OF 2 GROMMETS FOR FLAP PIVOT MISSING, BOTH SCAT HOSE ATTACHMENT FLANGES LOOSE. THIS CONDITION ALLOWED HEAT TO CARBURETOR AT ALL TIMES.Mar 20, 1997 · N2115P · Piper PA28161SDR 97ZZZX1853Duct · ice debrisPILOT PERFORMED PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT. FOUND NO DISCREPANCIES, STARTED AIRCRAFT AND TAXIED TO RUN-UP AREA. PERFORMED GROUND RUN-UP, NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. RECEIVED CLEARANCE FOR TAKEOFF, SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS AMar 19, 1997 · N3DP · Piper PA28140SDR 97ZZZX1592Hinge Pin · failedPILOT REPORTED LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE AFTER TAKEOFF. MADE OFF-AIRPORT LANDING. NO INJURY, NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION FOUND ALTERNATE AIR DOOR HINGE PIN MISSING WHICH ALLOWED THE DOOR TO FALL INTO THE CONNECTING ELBOW TO THE TURBOCHARGEMar 13, 1997 · N1783U · Cessna T207ASDR AU970686Door · loose(AUS) ENGINE ALTERNATE AIR DOOR BRACKET LOOSE AND INCORRECTLY RIGGEDMar 11, 1997 · Cessna 310LSDR CA970326006Arm Assy · cracked(CAN) DURING RUN-UP, CARBURETOR HEAT INOPERATIVE. CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL ARM BROKEN. REPLACED.Mar 3, 1997 · Cessna 172PSDR 97ZZZX1183Hose Elbow · blownENG INDUCTION HOSE BLOWN OUT CAUSING INDUCTION LEAKAGE AND ENG PERFORMANCE DEGRADATION IN ALL PWR MODES. RECOMMEND CHANGING THE MATERIAL HOSES ARE MADE FROM. THIS IS THE THIRD OCCURENCE IN LESS THAN 600 HRS.Mar 3, 1997 · N6624C · Cessna 414ASDR 97ZZZX1188Elbow · tornPILOT REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT ENGINE WOULD NOT MAINTAIN POWER. MANIFOLD PRESSURE DECREASED DURING FLIGHT. TAKEOFF POWER OKAY ON BOTH ENGINES. DURING CLIMB, THE RIGHT ENGINE ONLY DEVELOPED 27 IN HG. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INBOARD INDUCTION ELBOW RAM P/NFeb 27, 1997 · N6604C · Cessna 414ASDR 97ZZZX1926Heat Valve · looseDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND CARBURETOR HEAT VALVE MISSING SEAL MATERIAL. ALSO, WHERE ASSY ATTACHED TO ALUMINUM PLATE, RIVETS WERE LOOSE AND WORKING. REPLACED WITH NEW SEAL AND LARGER RIVETS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED TO WATCH CLOSELY DURING INSPECTIONS. SUFeb 17, 1997 · N3858M · Piper PA28161SDR 97ZZZX924Bell Mount · deterioratedFOUND ON REMOVAL OF THE ENGINE THAT THE INLET BELL MOUNT WAS NO LONGER PLIABLE, BUT RIGID AND BRITTLE. REPLACED WITH NEW PART.Feb 10, 1997 · N5074R · Hughes 369DSDR 97ZZZX919Harness · chafedFOUND SCAV AIR SOLENOID WIRE HARNESS WAS CHAFING ON THE COOLING DUCT FOR THE TRANS OIL COOLER. REPLACED HARNESS.Feb 10, 1997 · N5074R · Hughes 369DSDR COMA9710028Inlet Duct · bird strikeROUTINE INSPECTION FOUND THE LEFT NACELLE, ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET NACA DUCT, TO HAVE BIRDSTRIKE DAMAGE. A BIRDSTRIKE INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED ON THE AIRCRAFT. THE NACA DUCT WAS REPLACED PER AERODESIGN REPORT NR 2170-1, REV. A, DATED 1-14-97.Jan 13, 1997 · N267CA · Emb EMB120RTSDR CA970121010Inlet Duct · lost in flight(CAN) STARTER GENERATOR AIR INLET DUCT WAS LOST IN FLIGHT. SUSPECT CAUSE OF SEPARATION IS LOOSENING OF SECURING CLAMP.Jan 8, 1997 · Snias AS350B2SDR 97ZZZX561Spring · missingWHILE CLEANING DEBRIS FROM EXHAUST FAILURE, FOUND SPRING MISSING. SPRING HAD APPARENTLY BEEN MISSING FOR SOME TIME FROM APPEARANCE OF MOUNTING HOLES.Jan 7, 1997 · N223JW · Beech H18SDR 97ZZZX536Filter Housing · mismountedIN ORDER TO C/W AD 95-03-02 AND SUBSEQUENT 96-09-06, BRACKETT AIR FILTER, THE FILTER HOUSING MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE AIR BOX. WHEN RE-INSTALLING THE FILTER HOUSING OR DURING INITIAL INSTALLATION, IT IS POSSIBLE TO ALLOW THE HOUSING TO DROP DOWN FAR ENOUGH SOJan 7, 1997 · N5289B · Cessna 152SDR 97ZZZX598Duct Assy · corrodedDURING C-7 INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS NOTED IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT NR 2 ENG INLET LOWER S-DUCT ASSY.Jan 6, 1997 · N908PG · Boeing 727276SDR 97ZZZX593Duct Assy · corrodedDURING C-7 INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS NOTED IN SEVERAL AREAS THOUGHOUT NR 2 ENGINE INLET UPPER 'S' DUCT ASSY.Jan 6, 1997 · N908PG · Boeing 727276SDR 97ZZZX559Adapter · burnedWHILE REPAIRING DAMAGE CAUSED BY EXHAUST STACK FAILURE, FOUND OUTBOARD END OF ADAPTER UPPER SIDE BURNED AND MELTED APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES. MATERIAL MIGRATED INTO INDUCTION HEAD VALVE AND FUEL INJECTOR SERVO. REPLACED ADAPTER ASSY.Jan 6, 1997 · N223JW · Beech H18SDR 97ZZZX558Adapter · disconnectedDURING INSPECTION OF LEFT ENGINE EXHAUST AS A RESULT OF RIGHT EXHAUST FAILURE, FOUND INBOARD HEAT DUCT DISCONNECTED. THIS WAS DUE TO COLLAPSE OF THE END OF THE ADAPTER ASSY. UPON DISASSEMBLY OF SYSTEM, FOUND BOTH LEGS OF ADAPTER COLLAPSED FROM OVERTORQUE OF Jan 6, 1997 · N223JW · Beech H18SDR 97ZZZX542Filter · defectiveDURING CLIMB NEAR TOTAL POWER LOSS. INVESTIGATION FOUND BRACKET AIR FILTER FAULTY DUE TO BOTTOM CHANNEL CAUSES WATER/ICE CONTAMINATION OF ENGINE INTAKE BELLOWS JUST FORWARD OF AIR BOX.Jan 2, 1997 · N4666U · Cessna 180GSDR 97ZZZX453Valve · gasket looseCARB HEAT VALVE ASSY'S FELT BROKE FREE OF VALVE ASSY. NOTICED DURING 100 HR INSP. LOOSENED TO THE POINT OF POSSIBLE INGESTION IN THE INTAKE SYSTEM.Dec 1, 1996 · N9419E · Cessna 172NSDR 96ZZZX5996Air Filter · rivets pulledNEW ENGINE AIR FILTERS WERE ORDERED FROM BEECH. WHILE INSTALLING A FILTER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS ASSEMBLED WITH A PULLED 'POP' RIVET. THE RIVET STEM WAS NOT REMOVED FROM THE RIVET AFTER IT WAS PULLED. ONE STEM FELL TO THE FLOOR. FURTHER INVENov 27, 1996 · Beech 58PSDR 96ZZZX6014Air Filter · defectiveDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND BRACKETT AIR FILTER WITH ALUMINUM SCREEN. AD 81-15-03 (EFFECTIVE 7-20-81) REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ALUMINUM SCREEN. THIS ASSEMBLY WAS INSTALLED 5-6-87 (NEARLY 6 YEARS LATER). ACCORDING TO AD, NO ALUMINUM SCREENS WERE MADE AFTENov 22, 1996 · N402X · Maule M5235CSDR 96ZZZX5891Heat Muff · screen failedCARB HEAT MUFF SCREEN BROKEN AND INJESTED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, SCREEN LOCATED IN MUFFLER HEAT EXCHANGER FOUND TO BE DETERIORATED. SUSPECT CAUSE IS HEAT AND AGE. SUGGEST INSPECTION OF SCREEN EACH TIME MUFFLER SHROUD IS REMOVED.Nov 22, 1996 · N3024S · Piper PA28161SDR HEEA968456Intake Air · crackedENGINE AIR INTAKE CRACKED.Nov 6, 1996 · N60951 · Snias AS350B2SDR 96ZZZX5802Air Box · crackedDURING ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION ON NEW GROB AIRCRAFT WITH 72.2 HOURS SINCE NEW, FOUND INDUCTION AIR BOX CRACKED IN NUMEROUS LOCATIONS. LT AND RT FWD SIDES CRACKED, TOP L SIDE DOUBLER FWD OF CARBURETOR ADAPTOR CRACKED. CRACKS ARE ATTRIBUTED TO PROPELLER/ENGINE VNov 5, 1996 · N115AK · Grob G115CSDR 97ZZZX2582Gasket · deterioratedUPON ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE INDUCTION AIR FILTER GASKET WAS FOUND DETERIORATED, LOOSE ON FILTER ASSY. BRACKET AD 96-09-06 DOES NOT COVER THIS ASSY MODEL. SUGGEST INCLUDING MODEL IN AD AND/OR INSPECTING ALL BRACKET AIR FILTER ASSEMBLIES FOR AD 96-09-06 CONDITOct 30, 1996 · N444PF · Bbavia 8KCABSDR CA961025002Seal · oil leak(CAN) AIR QUALITY IN CABIN. PARAMEDICS CALLED FOR FLIGHT ATTENDANTS. #9 SEAL #4 ENGINE FOUND TO BE LEAKING OIL INTO SUPERCHARGER. #9 SEAL REPLACED.Oct 23, 1996SDR 96ZZZX5405Duct Adapter · door brokenDURING AN INVESTIGATION FOR DAMAGE FROM AN INTAKE FIRE, THE ALTERNATE AIR DOOR WAS FOUND BROKEN LOOSE FROM THE FIBERGLASS AIR DUCT. THIS AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN MODIFIED IAW A PETERSON 260 SE/STOL CONVERSION. THIS DOOR COULD BLOCK THE AIR FLOW TO THE INTAKE SYSTEMOct 16, 1996 · N5144N · Cessna 182QSDR CA961016006Inlet Screen · broken wires(CAN) ON INSPECTION THE COMPRESSOR INLET SCREEN WIRES WERE FOUND BROKEN IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS WITH PIECES MISSING UNDER THE AIR FRAME BLEED AIR DUCTS AND FCU P3 LINE. FIRST STAGE COMPRESSOR BLADES WERE FOUND NICKED BEYOND MAINTENANCE MANUAL MINIMUM LIMITS. THE Oct 11, 1996 · Dhav DHC6300SDR 96ZZZX6072Door Seal · failedBRISTLE MATERIAL ON SIDE OF INLET COWLING THAT SEALS ICE DEFLECTOR DOOR CAME LOOSE FROM ITS RETAINER STRIP SENDING NYLON HAIRS TOWARD ENGINE INLET SCREEN. A LARGE VOLUME OF THE HAIRS WERE INJESTED BY THE ENGINE AND ENGINE WAS SPLIT AT THE 'C' FLANGE FOR INSPEOct 11, 1996 · N200PU · Beech B200SDR HEEA968200Separator · separationWHEN PARTICLE SEPARATOR PANELS WERE REMOVED FOR ENGINE CHANGE, FOUND LOWER SECTION SEPARATED FROM PANEL.Oct 10, 1996 · N9214U · Doug MD900
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