Air Tractor AT-802A

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SDR 2025FA0000407Flex Coupling · brokenAN AIR TRACTOR AT802A WAS INVOLVED IN A TAKE-OFF INCIDENT, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PIC LOOKED TO HIS LEFT AND RIGHT DURING TAKEOFF AND NOTICED THE FLAPS WERE RETRACTING UNCOMMANDED AFTER SELECTING 20 DEGREES FOR TAKEOFF. ASI DISCOVERED THAT THE FLAP ACJun 18, 2025 · N805KP · Airtrc AT802A · Leading Edge Slat ActuatorSDR 2025FA0000190Starter Gen · brokenWHILE PERFORMING STARTER GENERATOR BRUSH INSPECTION DISCOVERED BRUSH RETAINER SPRING BROKEN AND ARCED AGAINST STARTER GENERATOR CASEMar 14, 2025 · N8005T · Airtrc AT802A · Starter-GeneratorSDR 2025FA0000189Starter Gen · brokenWHILE PERFORMING STARTER GENERATOR BRUSH INSPECTION FOUND BRUSH RETAINER SPRING BROKEN AND SHEERED BRUSH LEAD CAUSING ARCING TO GENERATOR CASEMar 3, 2025 · N8035H · Airtrc AT802A · Starter-GeneratorSDR 2023FA0000362Gasket · unknownAIRCRAFT HAD POWER SECTION AND GOVERNORS OVERHAULED AFTER PROP STRIKE INCIDENT. FIRST TEST RUN ON AIRCRAFT AFTER OVERSPEED GOVERNOR INSTALL, THE NEW GASKET WAS LEAKING FROM AROUND A STUD HOLE. WE RE-INSTALLED ORIGINAL GASKET AND NO LEAK. THIS IS THE SECOND ONEJun 13, 2023 · N969WP · Airtrc AT802A · Propeller GovernorSDR 2021FA0000042Rod · corrodedELEVATOR TRIM ROD, P/N - 71032-1 SHOULD HAVE SEALANT IN THE LOWER HOLE DOWN INSIDE THE CLEVIS WHERE IT IS WELDED TO THE TRIM ROD. IT APPEARS THAT THIS CLEVIS HAS A FEMALE THREADED HOLE WHICH WHEN WELDED TO THE ROD LEAVES ACCESS TO THE INSIDE OF THE TRIM ROD. IFeb 11, 2021 · N512L · Airtrc AT802A · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR CA190723014Wheel · damaged(CAN) TIRE NOSE R/H ROLLED RIM. (TC# 20190723014)Jul 17, 2019 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA190625019Bolt · cracked(CAN) L/H FLOAT, AFT SPREADER BAR BOLT FOUND BROKEN. L/H FLOAT, AFT SPREADER BAR BOLT REPLACED. (TC# 20190625019)Jun 24, 2019 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 2019FA0000176Adapter · brokenWHILE COMPLYING WITH AIR TRACTOR SL 375, A FLAP MOTOR MOUNTING ADAPTER WAS FOUND WITH A BROKEN MOUNTING STUD. IF THE SECOND STUD HAD BROKE THE FLAP MOTOR WOULD FALL DOWN ON THE AILERON PUSH PULL TUBE. ON THREE OF OUR AIRCRAFT IT HAS BEEN THE LOWER OF THE TWO MMay 29, 2019 · N512LA · Airtrc AT802A · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR 2020FA0000012Turbine Blades · failedON MAY 24TH 2019 A SECOND STAGE POWER TURBINE BLADE FAILED PN 3044183-01. WHEN THE BLADE PORTION LEFT THE 2ND STAGE POWER TURBINE DISK PN 3037313 IT DESTROYED THE NEXT 5 BLADES IN ROTATION OF THE BLADED DISK. THE SUBSEQUENT OUT OF BALANCE CONDITION DESTROYEDMay 24, 2019 · N8522Y · Airtrc AT802A · Turbine SectionSDR 5JRR201810197878Thrust Bearing · wornPROPELLER HUB PILOT TUBES SHOW ACCELERATED WEAR AT 827 HOURS SINCE NEW. PROPELLER THRUST BEARINGS SHOW ACCELERATED WEAR AS WELL. WE BELIEVE THE GREASE THAT THIS PROPELLER WAS LUBRICATED WITH WAS BROKEN DOWN TO THE CONSISTENCY OF ENGINE OIL. DUE TO THE LACK OF Sep 25, 2018 · N804WW · Airtrc AT802A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA180709004Switch · failed(CAN) EMERGENCY DUMP LEVER FAILED TO OPERATE E-DUMP SYSTEM. (TC# 20180709004)Jul 6, 2018 · Airtrc AT802A · Agricultural Spray SystemSDR CA151104012Gusset · cracked(CAN) CRACK NOTED AREA "C" OF SL 71, APPROX .5" IN LENGTH. APPROXIMATELY BS 105. RT SIDE CLUSTER AREA. SPECIFIC CRACK LOCATION AT WELD OF DOUBLER AND GUSSET.Nov 4, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA151104011Gusset · cracked(CAN) CRACK NOTED AREA "C" OF SC 71 APPROXIMATELY .5" IN LENGTH. APPROXIMATELY BS 105, LT SIDE CLUSTER AREA. SPECIFIC CRACK LOCATION AT WELD OF DOUBLER AND GUSSET TAT: 1944.5.Nov 4, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA151102014Longeron · cracked(CAN) CRACK NOTED AT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER PEDESTAL ATTACH POINT. APPROXIMATELY BS 268, TOP LT FWD CRACK APPROXIMATELY 1" IN LENGTH.Oct 30, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR CA151102013Longeron · cracked(CAN) CRACK NOTED AT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER PEDESTAL ATTACH POINT, APPROXIMATELY BS 268, TOP RT FWD CRACK APPROXIMATELY 1" IN LENGTH.Oct 30, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR CA151102012Tube · cracked(CAN) CRACK NOTED ON ELEVATOR DOWN STOP TUBE, STA 268, .3125", BOTTOM FWD LT SIDE. CRACK APPROXIMATELY .7500" IN LENGTH.Oct 30, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Elevator StructureSDR CA151102011Tube · cracked(CAN) CRACK NOTED ON ELEVATOR DOWN STOP TUBE, BS 268 .3125", TOP FWD RT SIDE. CRACK APPROXIMATELY .7500" IN LENGTH.Oct 30, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Elevator StructureSDR FXGA201510280001Engine · contaminatedENGINE CHIP LIGHT CAME ON DURING TAXI. SHUTDOWN ACFT. FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL PARTICLES ON RGB & AGB CHIP DETECTORS. ALSO PERFORMED ENG OIL FILTER CLEANING & OIL SAMPLE FOUND METAL PARTICLES. WHEN TURNING PROPELLER YOU COULD FEEL GRINDING & RATCHETING Oct 23, 2015 · N812CE · Airtrc AT802A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA150908018Support Fitting · loose(CAN) LEFT FLOAT BATHTUB FITTING FOUND LOOSE RE-TORQUED.Sep 5, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA150908017Proximity Sensor · faulty(CAN) RT MAIN GEAR DID NOT IND DOWN, A/C DID FLY BY TO CONFIRM GEAR DOWN. CONFIG AND LANDED SAFELY. FAULTY GROUND AT DOWN PROXIMITY SENSOR DETERMINED TO BE AT FAULT.Sep 5, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA150908016Support Fitting · loose(CAN) BOTH FLOAT BATHTUB FITTINGS FOUND LOOSE, RE-TORQUED.Sep 5, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA150828009Support Fitting · loose(CAN) LEFT FLOAT BATHTUB FITTING FOUND LOOSE. RETORQUED.Aug 27, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA150824010Proximity Switch · faulty(CAN) RT NOSE GEAR DID NOT INDICATE DOWN, ACFT DID FLY BY TO CONFIRM GEAR DOWN, CONFIG AND LANDED. FAULTY GROUND WIRE AT DOWN PROXIMITY SENSOR DETERMINED TO BE AT FAULT. NO MISSED TARGETS OR LOST TIME.Aug 22, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA150819007Rivet · broken(CAN) RIGHT FLOAT BAGGAGE LIP, PN 13A01162-052 PARTS MANUAL, REV F, PAGE 24 - 26, ITEM NR 17, HAD 5 BROKEN RIVETS.Aug 17, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA150819006Float · cracked(CAN) RT FLOAT FOAM TANK FOUND TO BE CRACKED. CRACK WAS FOUND ON LT FWD LOWER CORNER OF THE TANK.Aug 17, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA150730016Shuttle Valve · malfunctioned(CAN) RDS SYS BOMB DOORS REMAINED OPEN AFTER DROP AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. RDS SYS SERVO VALVE AND SHUTTLE VALVE, SN: 76314, REPLACED AND RDS, BOMB, SYS FUNCTION AND LEAK CHECKED AND DOORS CLOSED ALL WITH NO DEFECTS FOUND.Jul 24, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA150716003Support · damaged(CAN) BATHTUB FITTING FOUND IN FLOAT DURING PRECAUTIONARY INSPECTION, AFT FLOAT SUPPORT. HOLE ELONGATION NOTED IN RT FLOAT.Jul 12, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA150716004Harness · broken(CAN) PROBE INDICATION FAILURE LT SIDE. HARNESS SWITCHES BROKEN OFF PROBE, CHECK NUTS FOUND LOBE, A/C SCOOP CONNECTOR FAILURE & SCOOP LOGIC BOX FAILURE.Jul 8, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA150730014Bolt · overtorqued(CAN) ASYMMETRIC SCOOP LIGHT COMING ON IN FLIGHT. SCOOP PROBE PIVOT BOLTS ON FLOATS FOUND TO BE OVER TIGHTENED AND REQUIRING LUBRICATION. SCOOP PROBE PIVOT BOLTS REMOVED, GREASED, INSTALLED AND TIGHTENED CORRECTLY AND SCOOPS FUNCTION CHECKED WITH NO DEFECTS FJul 5, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA150713016Window · blew out(CAN) LEFT COCKPIT WINDOW BLOWN OUT.Jul 2, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR CA150702006Clamp · broken(CAN) BAND CLAMP HOLDING PULLEY FOR WATER RUDDER STEERING CABLES FOUND BROKEN RT SIDE. MOUNT ROTATED AND ENGAGED FLAP UP SW CAUSING FLAPS TO NOT OPERATE. CLAMP INSTALLED. FLIGHT CONTROLS/FLAPS CYCLED. NO FURTHER DEFECTS.Jun 30, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA150629016Master Cylinder · weak(CAN) ON LANDING, BRAKE LT WAS SPONGY, LOST COMPLETE LT BRAKE ON ROLL OUT. REPLACED LT BRAKE ASSY AND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. FUNCTION AND TAXIED ACFT CHECK OK NO LEAKS. BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS THE PROBLEM.Jun 27, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Master Cylinder/Brake ValveSDR CA150629012Tire · flat(CAN) RT NOSE TIRE ASSY FLAT ON TAKEOFF ROLL.Jun 27, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · TireSDR CA150612011Nut · loose(CAN) RIGHT SCOOP ACTUATOR ASYMMETRIC INDICATION. CHECK NUTS FOUND LOOSE ON ACTUATOR ROD END.Jun 11, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Cabin Equipment/FurnishingsSDR CA150519024Connector · worn(CAN) SCOOP ASYMMETRY INDICATION DURING SCOOP UP OPERATION. RT SCOOP PROXIMITY SWITCH HARNESS DETERMINED TO BE CAUSE OF FAULT.May 15, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead Fuselage wiringSDR CA150519021Probe · loose(CAN) ASYMMETRIC SCOOP INDICATION, LT DOWN STOP FOUND LOOSE. CHECKED, RETIGHTENED, SYS FUNCTIONS NORMALLY.May 13, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/FirewallSDR CA150518004Engine · malfunctioned(CAN) WHILE PERFORMING FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS, THE PILOT REDUCED POWER TO 3000 FT/LB AND ENGINE ROLLED BACK DOWN TO 1000-1200 FT/LB INSTEAD. ENGINE LEVER PUSHED FORWARD TO 90 PERCENT AND THE ENGINE RESPONDED WELL. DID NOT REOCCUR AFTER, COULD NOT BE REPRODUApr 24, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR JWQG2015FA0000124Check Valve · obstructedWHILE FIXING A LEAK ON THE INTEGRAL FUEL TANK IN THE LT WING, THE OUTLET IN THE TANK FOR THE FUEL VENT CHECK VALVE WAS DISCOVERED TO BE PLUGGED WITH FUEL TANK SEALANT. THIS WAS SEALANT APPLIED AT THE FACTORY AS WE HAVE OWNED THIS AIRCRAFT SINCE NEW. THIS FUELApr 7, 2015 · N512LA · Airtrc AT802A · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA150313014Actuator · leaking(CAN) SCOOP ACTUATOR LT FLOAT FOUND LEAKING IN HANGAR. LEAKING FROM ACTUATOR FITTINGS.Mar 13, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Cabin Equipment/FurnishingsSDR CA150123006Wire · shorted(CAN) DURING AIRCRAFT ANNUAL INSPECTION OF STARTER/GENERATOR BRUSHES, AN INSULTATED WIRE WAS FOUND TO HAVE SHORTED TO A BRUSH LEAD AT THE POINT THE WIRE WAS ROUTED PAST THE CORNER OF THE BRUSH HOLDER.Jan 22, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Electrical Power System WiringSDR CA150119007Stiffener · cracked(CAN) CRACKED ANGLE STIFFNER AT FOAM TANK COMPARTMENT, DOOR LATCH CUT OUT. RT FLOAT.Jan 16, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA150119006Stiffener · cracked(CAN) CRACKED ANGLE STIFFENER AT FOAM TANK COMPARTMENT FWD DOOR LATCH CUT OUT. RT FLOAT.Jan 16, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA150119005Frame · cracked(CAN) BUCKLED AND CRACKED FRAME, LOWER, INBOARD, AND OUTBOARD, IN THE THIRD BAY OF THE LT FLOAT.Jan 16, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA150119004Frame · cracked(CAN) BUCKLED/CRACKED FRAME, I/B & O/B, IN THE 3RD BAY OF THE RT FLOAT.Jan 16, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA150119003Frame · cracked(CAN) RT FLOAT BAY NR 3, A CRACK IN FORWARD MID INBOUND VERTICAL FRAME FLANGE. FOUND DURING WINTER MAINTENANCE, ANNUAL INSPECTION.Jan 16, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA150119002Line · corroded(CAN) RT FLOAT BAY NR 4 A HYDRUALIC LINE FITTINGS CORRODED ON 2 HYDRAULIC LINES, AND 1 BRAKE LINE. FOUND DURING WINTER MAINTENANCE, ANNUAL INSPECTION.Jan 14, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA150119001Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) RH FLOAT BAY NR 4 A CRACK FOUND IN FORWARD MID I/B VERTICAL FRAME FLANGE. FOUND DURING WINTER MAINTENANCE, ANNUAL INSPECTION.Jan 9, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA140825003Spring · misinstalled(CAN) FOUND AILERON INTERCONNECT SPRING, RT, OF FUSELAGE ON WRONG SIDE OF BRACKET. PLACED SPRING ON CORRECT SIDE. FUNCTION CHECK CARRIED OUT. CHECK OK.Aug 23, 2014 · Airtrc AT802A · Aileron Control SystemSDR CA140818020Drive Assy · failed(CAN) LOW NG ON START. A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE U/S. REPLACED A/C DRIVE.Aug 17, 2014 · Airtrc AT802A · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR CA140818019Actuator · failed(CAN) RT SCOOP ACTUATOR END CAP FAILED ACTUATOR REPLACED.Aug 12, 2014 · Airtrc AT802A · Drag Control Actuator
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