Boeing DHC 6

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SDR CA060109003Collar · incorrectTHE STEERING COLLAR WAS ASSEMBLED AT THE FACTORY INCORRECTLY. THERE ARE TWO DISCS WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THE COLLAR. ONE DISC IS BARE METAL AND IS SUPPOSED TO BE AT THE SIDE THAT IS FACING THE STRUT TOUCHING THE FRICTION DISC (WHICH IS GLUED TO THE STRUT ITSELJan 30, 2005 · Dhav DHC6 · Steering UnitSDR CA041222018Actuator · mismanufactured(CAN) SLIDE ACTUATOR MANUFACTURED TO INCORRECT LIMITS. SLIDE ACTUATOR WILL NOT FIT ONTO BETA SWITCH BRACKET P/N C6E1060-3. GROOVE FOR SLIDE ON A C6E1017-29 IS .1300 +/- .0005. GROOVE ON SLIDE FROM J.A.S. PDM C6E1017-29 IS .1200 +/- .0005. TRACK ON BETA SWITCHDec 22, 2004 · Dhav DHC6 · Escape SlideSDR 2004FA0000896Control Rod · faultyDURING A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CONTROL ROD, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE ROD DID NOT HAVE A CRIMPED SLEEVE WHICH IT SHOULD.Nov 24, 2004 · N70465 · Dhav DHC6 · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2004FA0000895Control Rod · faultyDURING A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CONTROL ROD, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE ROD DID NOT HAVE A CRIMPED SLEEVE WHICH IT SHOULD.Nov 24, 2004 · N70465 · Dhav DHC6 · Aileron Control SystemSDR CA040209008Pressure Switch · out of tolerance(CAN) PRESSURE SWITCH HAS A CALIBRATION VARIANCE THAT FALLS OUTSIDE OF THE DRAWING SPECIFICATION. THE ACTUATION OF THE UNIT HAS A TIGHTER TOLERANCE FROM ACTUATION, THAN SPECIFIED. THE SWITCH IS DESIGNED TO DEACTUATE, ON DECREASING PRESSURE, AT A VALUE 150 TO Feb 2, 2004 · Dhav DHC6 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR JRP2004F00000Fitting · crackedLATERAL CRACK BETWEEN RIVETS IN VERTICAL LEG OF FITTING AT WS 40 AND AT WS 47.5 FITTING IS PART OF FORWARD WING ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY. NOTE: PART NAME IS FRONT SPAR CAP ADAPTOR FITTING.Jan 12, 2004 · N885EA · Dhav DHC6 · Wing SparSDR 2003FA0001204Pad · deterioratedREPORTED (AFT FUEL LOW) LIGHT ILLUMINATING WITH 300-400 LBS REMAINING ON GAUGE. (SHOULD BE 110 LBS). TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED FLAPPER PAD (SEAL) WAS DETERIORATED TO THE CONSISTENCY OF A (GUMMY BEAR). AS FUEL IS MOVED INTO THE NR 5 (ENG FEED) TANK, BY MOTIVENov 20, 2003 · N143Z · Dhav DHC6* · Fuel StorageSDR 08270324Connector · arcedPILOT REPORTED DURING CRUSE FLT SMOKE ENTERED COCKPIT FROM AC ELECTRICAL PANEL AREA. NO SYSTEM MALFUNCTION WAS NOTED. NO ELECTRICAL POWER WAS LOST. ONCE ON GROUND DC POWER COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF THROUGH NORMAL SWITCHING. BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED TO REMOVE DCAug 27, 2003 · N122SA · Dhav DHC6 · Electrical Power System WiringSDR CA030904005Block · failed(CAN) REBOUND BLOCKS FOUND TO HAVE WRONG THREAD. BLOCKS CAN BE REPAIRED. REPAIR FOUND TO BE MINOR. PAPER TRAIL FOLLOWED TO EXACT POINT DEFECT OCCURRED. ALL BLOCKS, BY S/N LOCATED. A FIELD REPAIR AND SB CURRENTLY BEING DEVELOPED. WILL BE ISSUED TO CUSTOMERS WITAug 14, 2003 · Dhav DHC6 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CA030904004Block · failed(CAN) REBOUND BLOCKS FOUND TO HAVE WRONG THREAD. BLOCKS CAN BE REPAIRED. REPAIR FOUND TO BE MINOR. PAPER TRAIL FOLLOWED TO EXACT POINT DEFECT OCCURRED. ALL BLOCKS, BY S/N LOCATED. A FIELD REPAIR AND SB CURRENTLY BEING DEVELOPED. WILL BE ISSUED TO CUSTOMERS WITAug 14, 2003 · Dhav DHC6 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR OEZ2003F00000Hinge Bracket · brokenDURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND RIGHT ELEVATOR OUTBOARD HINGE PLATE LOOSE WITH RIVETS (WORKING) AT ATTACHMENT TO OUTBOARD STABILIZER RIB. UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIR. HINGE PLATE BRACKET WAS FOUND CRACKED AND BROKEN AWAY FROM FORWARD Feb 12, 2003 · N227SA · Dhav DHC6 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 2003FA0000162Exhaust Pipe · crackedEXHAUST DUCT, CRACK IN BASEMETAL. VIBRATIONJan 20, 2003 · Dhav DHC6 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 2003FA0000166Structure · crackedMAIN LANDING GEAR, CRACKED AT TAC OF WELD. UNKNOWN. NO OTER APPARENT DAMAGE.Nov 8, 2002 · Dhav DHC6 · Main Landing GearSDR CA021016025Case · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, CRACK FOUND ALONG WELDED SEAM.Oct 7, 2002 · Dhav DHC6 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA020913012Longeron · cracked(CAN) NR 2 ENGINE NACELLE LONGERON CRACKED ON INBOARD SIDE.Sep 5, 2002 · Dhav DHC6 · Nacelle/Pylon, Longeron/StringerSDR AUS20020879Wheel · damaged(AUS) LH MAIN WHEEL OUTER HUB DAMAGED. TYRE DEFLATED.Jul 16, 2002 · Dhav DHC6 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AUS20020877Structure · damaged(AUS) FORWARD BULKHEAD, NLG ATTACHMENT FITTINGS AND SURROUNDING LOWER FUSELAGE STRUCTURE DAMAGED WHEN THE NOSEWHEEL CONTACTED A ROCKDURING LANDING.Jul 12, 2002 · Dhav DHC6 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR AUS20020878Antenna · damaged(AUS) VHF ANTENNA DAMAGED BY IMPACT FROM AN UNKNOWN OBJECT. FUSELAGESKIN AFT OF THE ANTENNA MOUNT SUFFERED A 50.8MM (2IN) TEAR. THE ANTENNA IS MOUNTED ON THE LOWER FUSELAGE AT STN 376. FODMay 20, 2002 · Dhav DHC6 · VHF Communications SystemSDR CA020507016Hinge · mismanufactured(CAN) HINGE HALF - MISMANUFACTURED. PLEASE NOTE RMA RECEIVED TWO C6WFM1218-27 CLEATS FROM DIFFERENT SUPPLIERS, 1 MAY 4/01 FOR RMA INVENTROY AND 1 APRIL 23/02 FOR A WORK ORDER. BOTH CLEATS ARE MISMANUFACTURED. THE CLEAT FROM C6WFM1218-27 APRIL 23/02 IS LOT 000May 2, 2002 · Dhav DHC6 · Aircraft StructuresSDR CA020304003Fork · mismanufactured(CAN) PART NOT MANUFACTURED AS PER DEHAVILLAND/BOMBARDIER SPEC. FOUR FORKS FROM INVENTORY FOUND NOT FILLET RADIUS TO O.031 INCH. SEVEN OF EIGHT ON AIRCRAFT SEATS NOT FILLET RADIUS TO O.031 INCH. THIS MAY PUT UNDUE STRESS ON HEAD OF BOLT LEADING TO SEAT BELT REFeb 25, 2002 · Dhav DHC6 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 2001F00244Indicator · failedAPPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES FROM LANDING NR 1 OIL PRESSURE WAS NOTED AT 15 PSI WITH NO CAUTION LIGHT. HOWEVER, THE ENGINE WAS SECURED AND SINGLE ENGINE LANDING PERFORMED. (M)Jun 30, 2001 · N227SA · Dhav DHC6 · Engine Oil PressureSDR AUS20010471Landing Gear · fod(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR FAILED WHEN THE NOSE WHEEL CONTACTED A ROCK ONLANDING. TYRE DEFLATED AND NOSE WHEEL SHATTERED. NLG FORK FAILEDAT THE OLEO AND THE REMAINDER OF THE NLG BENT BACK CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BULKHEAD, ATTACHMENT FITTINGS AND SURROUNDINGLOWER FMay 11, 2001 · Dhav DHC6 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR AUS20010453Connector · melted(AUS) BATTERY SHUNT GROUND CONNECTION MELTED.Apr 17, 2001 · Dhav DHC6 · Battery/Charger SystemSDR CA010323005Adapter · failed(CAN) LOWER LT MOUNTING / MATING SURFACE INCORRECTLY MACHINED. SURFACE WAS MACHINED CYLINDRICALLY INSTEAD OF SPHERICAL CONVEX. IF INSTALLED THE MATING SURFACES WOULD NOT MATCH CAUSING STRESS AND POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE MOUNT. CONCERNED THAT MORE WERE PRODUCED Mar 14, 2001 · Dhav DHC6 · Vertical StabilizerSDR 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 CA001027017Arm · failed(CAN) THE SIX ATTACH HOLES ARE COUNTERSUNK TOO DEEP FOR THE INTENDED FASTENERS (PLT110-6) IF INSTALLED THIS ITEM COULD COME LOOSE RESULTING IN LOSS OF LT ELEVATOR CONTROL. CONCERNED ABOUT MOR IN SAME BATCH IN SERVICE. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTO COPY.Oct 7, 2000 · Dhav DHC6 · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA000926008Sleeve · missing(CAN) BOMBARDIER NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE CF-80-03R. SLEEVE MISSING FROM SWAGED AREA OF ROD ENDS. ROD PURCHASED NEW AS A SPARE PART. (X)Aug 20, 2000 · Dhav DHC6 · Aileron Tab Control SystemSDR CA000824019Rib · wrong part(CAN) PART IS STAMPED WITH P/N C6W1035-S14 BUT IT IS NOT THIS PART.Jul 25, 2000 · Dhav DHC6 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR CA000824018Spar · wrong part(CAN) PART IS STAMPED WITH P/N C6WM1147-27 BUT IS NOT THIS PART.Jul 5, 2000 · Dhav DHC6 · Wing SparSDR AU000507Pipe · fod(AUS) FORWARD FUEL TANK TRANSFER PIPE BLOCKED BY BLANKING PLUG. FOD. (X)Jun 28, 2000 · Dhav DHC6 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA000824017Rib · wrong part(CAN) PART IS STAMPED WITH P/N C6W1035-S14 BUT IS NOT THIS PART. PART IS CERTIFIED BY STAN GROTEK OF BOMBARDIER ON 24-0078 FORM. WRONG PART FOR THIS PART NUMBER APPLICATION.May 25, 2000 · Dhav DHC6 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR CA000306009Armature · misoverhauled(CAN) PUMP WAS SENT FOR OVERHAUL. INTERNAL INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE ARMATURE HAD BEEN MODIFIED BY REDUCING THE ARMATURE SHAFT SIZE AND SUBSTITUTING THE ORIGINAL BEARING WITH A COMMERCIAL BEARING THAT HAD THE SAME OUTSIDE DIAMETER, BUT A SMALLER INSIDE DIAMar 6, 2000 · Dhav DHC6 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR CA000128044Block · mismanufactured(CAN) ONE OF OUR NEWLY MNUFACTURED COMPRESSION BLOCKS SAGGED WHEN INSTALLED DURING REGULAR MAINTENENACE. BLOCK REMOVED AND NEW ONES INSTALLED WITHOUT PROBLEM. BLOCKS SENT FOR TESTING & CHEMICAL ANALYSIS. HAVE ISOLATED BLOCKS TO WHAT BATCH AND POUR.Dec 22, 1999 · Dhav DHC6 · Main Landing GearSDR CA981109006Line · mismanufactured(CAN) WELDED TUBE ASSY IS FIVE INCHES TOO LONG.Oct 26, 1998 · Dhav DHC6 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA971020009Bearing · not lubed(CAN) NEW BEARINGS WERE RECEIVED FROM STORES TO REPLACE WORN ELEVATOR TRIM AND FLAP INERCONNECT SCREW JACK BEARINGS. A NUMBER OF THE NEW BEARINGS WERE NOT LUBRICATED INTERNALLY. THEY APPEARED TO BE DRY. THESE WERE RETURNED TO DE HAVILLAND FOR INSPECTION. THESEOct 7, 1997 · Dhav DHC6 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR CA961028002Body · mis manufactued(CAN) THIRD BATCH (5 EACH) OF FLAP SELECTOR VALVE BODIES REJECTED BECAUSE THE THREADS IN THE PORTS (A) ARE EXCESSIVELY LONG CAUSING 'O' RINGS TO REST ON THE LAST THREAD RATHER THAN THE SMOOTH WALL OF THE BORE. THIS RESULTS IN EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUIOct 21, 1996 · Dhav DHC6 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA961002009Fork End · mis manufactured(CAN) NEW FLAP ROD WOULD NOT BE INSTALLED BECAUSE THE FORK END OF THE ROD WAS TOO NARROW TO ACCEPT THE BEARING OF THE ATTACHING ROD. NO DAMAGE FOUND ON ROD. SUBMITTER CONCERNED THAT SOME MAY TRY TO FORCE ROD INTO PLACE.Sep 18, 1996 · Dhav DHC6 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA961002007Fork End · mis manufactured(CAN) THE NEW FLAP ROD COULD NOT BE INSTALLED AS THE FORK END WAS TOO NARROW TO ACCEPT THE BEARING OF THE ATTACHING ROD BETWEEN THE FORKS. NO EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE. ROD PURCHASED NEW FROM BRAD.Sep 18, 1996 · Dhav DHC6 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA960311008Quadrant · warped(CAN)NEW QUADRANT BEING INSTALLED TO SATISFY CF-73-06R2. AT INSTALLATION IT WAS FOUND DISTORTED AT THE LOWER FORWARD END. NO INTERFERENCE NOTED, BUT QUADRANT WAS NOT USED. MARKS ON QUADRANT. MELT 950556 AND 12215/0.Feb 29, 1996 · Dhav DHC6 · Engine ControlsSDR 96ZZZX188Control Rod · crackedTHIS AIRCRAFT WAS MODIFIED TO INCORPORATE THE LATEST TYPE OF FLIGHT CONTROL RODS (6061 MATERIAL) AND INCREASE THE INSPECTION INTERVALS FOR THE FLIGHT CONTROL RODS (SB 61502). UPON THE FIRST INSPECTION, THIS CONTROL ROD WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE MAGNAFORMED SLEDec 15, 1995 · N35062 · Dhav DHC6* · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA960212018Control Cable · broken(CAN)LOOSE NOSE WHEEL TILLER NOTED ON PREFLIGHT. ON TAKEOFF ROLL PILOT REQUIRED A LOT OF LEFT RUDDER. GROUND OBSERVER TOLD CREW THAT NOSE WHEEL NOT CENTERED. AIRCRAFT LANDED IMMEDIATELY WITH SOME DIFFICULT Y, AS AIRCRAFT VEERED RIGHT. INSPECTION FOUND 4 STRANDDec 14, 1995 · Dhav DHC6 · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR CA951127003Circuit Breaker · improper wired(CAN)AVIONICS BREAKER FOUND FED WITH INDIVIDUAL #18 GAUGE WIRE RATHER THAN THE NORMAL BUSS BAR ARRANGEMENT. IN ADDITION, SEVERAL OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WERE IMPROPERLY LABELLED AND CONNECTED TO MORE THAN ONE SYSTEM. FOR EXAMPLE, THE BREAKER LABELLED "RNAV", Nov 20, 1995 · Dhav DHC6 · DC Power Distribution SystemSDR CA951127005Inner Cone · damaged(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE HOT SECTION INSPECTION (HSI), THE #3 BEARING COVER WAS FOUND TO BE WEARING AND IF NOT REPAIRED IT WOULD CAUSE SEPARATION FROM ITS LOCATION AND RUB ON THE TURBINE WHEEL.Nov 16, 1995 · Dhav DHC6 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA951127004Inner Cone · shifted position(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION THE #3 BEARING COVER WAS FOUND TO HAVE SHIFTED POSITION, THIS CONDITION IF NOT RECTIFIED WOULD ALLOW THE PART TO ROTATE AND CAUSE WEAR LEADING TO SEPARATION AND RUBBING ON THE TURBINE WHEEL.Nov 16, 1995 · Dhav DHC6 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
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