Cessna 206H

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SDR 2024FA0000575Magneto · failedMAGNETO FAILEDAug 7, 2024 · N246N · Cessna 206H · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2024FA0000573Magneto · failedMAGNETO FAILEDAug 6, 2024 · N246N · Cessna 206H · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2024FA0000578Magneto · failedMAGNETO FAILEDMay 20, 2024 · N6188Q · Cessna 206H · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2024FA0000577Magneto · failedMAGNETO FAILEDMar 14, 2024 · N234U · Cessna 206H · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2024FA0000576Magneto · failedMAGNETO FAILEDMar 6, 2024 · N234U · Cessna 206H · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2024FA0000572Magneto · failedMAGNETO FAILEDJan 29, 2024 · N6188Q · Cessna 206H · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2024FA0000078Blade · looseAFTER A FLIGHT A MECHANIC NOTICED THE SNAP RING AT THE BASE OF ONE OF THE PROPELLER BLADES WAS NOT IN ITS GROOVE AT THE BLADE ROOT BUT WAS DISLODGED AND WEDGED AGAINST THE SPINNER. THE BLADE WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE IN THE HUB AND COULD BE MOVED AT THE BLADE TIPJan 29, 2024 · N809HW · Cessna 206H · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 2024FA0000571Magneto · failedMAGNETO FAILEDJan 24, 2024 · N246U · Cessna 206H · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2024FA0000570Magneto · failedMAGNETO FAILEDDec 27, 2023 · N234U · Cessna 206H · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2018FA0000345Intake Valve · brokenENGINE LOST POWER IN FLIGHT, RESULTING IN AN EMERGENCY LANDING. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE NUMBER 1 CYLINDER INTAKE VALVE FAILED, DAMAGING THE PISTON.Aug 3, 2018 · N9536F · Cessna 206H · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR XGKR20171030Display · intermittentINTERMITTENT HEADING FAILURE IN FLIGHT.Oct 30, 2017 · N5229C · Cessna 206H · Global Positioning SystemSDR 2017FA0000289Pump · shearedVACUUM PUMP FAILED IN FLIGHT. CAUSED INSTRUMENT OPERATIONAL FAILURE OF SEVERAL INSTRUMENTS. OVERHAULED.Jul 18, 2017 · N809Q · Cessna 206H · Vacuum SystemSDR 2017FA0000242Connector · burnedSECONDARY FLIGHT DISPLAY INOPERATIVE. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION FOUND THE NR 2 ELECTRICAL BUSS INOPERATIVE, INCLUDING THE DISPLAY, PITOT HEAT, NAV LIGHTS, RECOG/TAXI LIGHTS, STROBE LIGHTS, PANEL LIGHTS, AVN 2, SKYNODE, AND AIRBORNE IMAGING SYSTEM. FOUND THE NR Jun 12, 2017 · N332SC · Cessna 206H · Navigation System WiringSDR 2017FA0000080Pump · failedPILOT REPORTED MINOR ENGINE SURGING DURING FLIGHT. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRS, FOUND TO BE THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP INTERMITTENTLY DROPPING FUEL PRESSURE. ON INVESTIGATION THE OIL SEAL IN THE DIAPHRAGM PUMP WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AND OIL WAS IN THFeb 14, 2017 · N229E · Cessna 206H · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2016FA0000592Pushrod · scoredONE ROCKER ARM IS SHOWING SIGNS OF SCORING ALONG WITH A PUSHROD, AND A HYDRAULIC LIFTER CAP. REPLACED IAW SA-167A.Dec 6, 2016 · N249DB · Cessna 206H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2016FA0000544Transponder · failedTRANSPONDER FAILED WITH A PUFF OF SMOKE. FOLLOWED BY A FAIL MESSAGE. UNIT SECURED AND LANDED.Oct 26, 2016 · N565SA · Cessna 206H · Navigation SystemSDR 2P9A3229Spark Plug · brokenDURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN RISE IN EGT AND CHT FOR NR 4 CYLINDER AND THEN EXPERIENCED A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. PILOT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING TO GET THE PLANE INSPECTED. FOUND THE SPARK PLUG BROKEN.Oct 1, 2016 · N267MC · Cessna 206H · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 2016FA0000457Transponder · smokeSMOKE FROM TRANSPONDER ON APPROACH FOLLOWED BY FAILED MASSAGE. SHORTLY AFTER SCREEN WENT BLACK.Sep 27, 2016 · N3518 · Cessna 206H · ATC Transponder SystemSDR 2016FA0000374Actuator · failedFROM SAFETY REPORT, AIRCRAFT ELEVATOR TRIM WHEEL FAILURE ON DEPARTURE. ATTEMPTED ELEVATOR TRIM INPUT, NOSE UP, USING THE YOKE TRIM SWITCH AND NOTICED NOTHING HAPPENED. CHECKED AUTOPILOT CB AND IT WAS STILL IN. USED THE ELEVATOR TRIM WHEEL AND IT WOULD SPIN Jul 27, 2016 · N590MM · Cessna 206H · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR 2016FA0000325Alternator · brokenOIL LEAKING ONTO RIGHT SIDE OF AIRCRAFT UNDERBELLY OBSERVED IN POSTFLIGHT. INSPECTED ENGINE FOR OIL LEAK. INSPECTED NR 2 ALTERNATOR. FOUND MOUNTING BASE OF ALTERNATOR IS CRACKED AND SOME OIL LEAKING OUT OF ALTERNATOR.Jul 6, 2016 · N590MM · Cessna 206H · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2015FA0000431Actuator · brokenUPON REACHING CRUISE FLIGHT WITH THE AUTOPILOT ENGAGED, THE CREW BEGAN TO TRIM OUT THE AIRPLANE FOR LEVEL FLIGHT AND AS THE TRIM WHEEL WAS TURNING THEY GOT A TRIM IN MOTION WARNING. IT REPEATED MULTIPLE TIMES AND EVENTUALLY SAID CHECK PITCH TRIM. THE CREW DISep 2, 2015 · N7276Z · Cessna 206H · Flight Control SystemSDR 2015FA0000219Connector · meltedALL AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS POWERED BY ESSENTIAL BUS 2 FAILED DURING TAKEOFF WITHOUT TURNING THE SWITCH OFF. ITEMS ON BUS 2 INCLUDE: THE TURN COORDINATOR, NAV LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, STROBE LIGHTS, TAXI LIGHT, PITOT HEAT, TRANSPONDER, AND AUTOPILOT ALL FAILED. THEMay 20, 2015 · N250E · Cessna 206H · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 2015FA0000175Valve · brokenUPON LANDING THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE WAS PULLING TO THE LEFT. THE TIRE WAS REMOVED AND FOUND THAT THE VALVE STEM HAD FRACTURED AND DEPARTED APPROXIMATELY .2500 DOWN FROM THE END. THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE CAUSED THE TIRE TO GO FLAT WHICH IN Apr 30, 2015 · N940H · Cessna 206H · Tire TubeSDR 2015FA0000126Connector · meltedALL APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS ON ACFT ESSENTIAL BUS 2 POWERED OFF WITH THE SWITCH ON. ITEMS ON BUS 2 INCLUDE: THE TURN COORDINATOR, NAV LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, STROBE LIGHTS, TAXI LIGHT, PITOT HEAT, TRANSPONDER, AND AUTOPILOT ALL FAILED. THE 40 AMP. BUS 2 CIRCUApr 2, 2015 · N238D · Cessna 206H · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 2015FA0000125Connector · meltedALL APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS ON ACFT ESSENTIAL BUS 2 POWERED OFF WITH THE BUS 2 SWITCH ON. ITEMS ON BUS 2 INCLUDE: THE TURN COORDINATOR, NAV LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, STROBE LIGHTS, TAXI LIGHT, PITOT HEAT, TRANSPONDER, AND AUTOPILOT ALL FAILED. THE 40 AMP BUS 2 Apr 2, 2015 · N8211P · Cessna 206H · Electrical Power System WiringSDR LC1R20140305001Pressure Switch · leakingAD 2013-11-11 HAD BEEN COMPLIED WITH BY IDENTIFYING THE PART NUMBER OF THE OIL PRESS SWITCH AS 83278 WHICH WOULD GIVE IT A 3000 HOUR SERVICE LIFE. DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SWITCH WAS LEAKING QUITE BADLY FROM THE CONNECTOR WELL AMar 5, 2014 · N125MD · Cessna 206H · Engine Oil PressureSDR 2014FA0000027Sprocket · shearedDURING FLIGHT, ELEVATOR TRIM BECAME STIFF AND ELECTRIC TRIM WOULD NOT OPERATE. FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE LOSS OF ELEVATOR TRIM ABILITY. DURING INSPECTION FOUND CHAIN SPROCKET ON ELEVATOR TRIM HAD SHEARED FROM TRIM ACTUATOR ASSY.Dec 12, 2013 · N181SA · Cessna 206H · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2013FA0000231Bulkhead · crackedAIRCRAFT CAME INTO THE MX SHOP FOR AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE ACFT IS ON A SET OF AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS, MODEL 3450. AFTER REMOVING THE RIGHT FLOAT BUMPER, 2 CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED ON THE BULKHEAD NOSE ASSY. PN 30A01000-329. THE CRACK STARTED FROM EACH OF THE BFeb 26, 2013 · N5235C · Cessna 206H · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 2012FA0000733Intake Valve · separatedAT CRUISE FLIGHT, PILOT EXPERIENCED A BANG AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. ACFT LANDED SAFELY AT NEARBY AIRPORT. DURING COMPRESSION CHECK IT WAS FOUND THAT NR 6 CYL HAD NO COMPRESSION. CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND FOUND INTAKE VALVE HAD BROKEN AND WEDGED VALVE FACE IJul 29, 2012 · N206BC · Cessna 206H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2011FA0000593Piston Pin · missingBOTH PISTON PIN PLUGS WERE OMITTED FROM A CYLINDER DURING ENGINE ASSEMBLY AT THE FACTORY. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE COMPRESSION TEST INDICATED NO PRESSURE BEING HELD IN NR 4 CYLINDER. WHEN THE CYLINDER WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIR, THE PISTON PIN PLUGS WERESep 7, 2011 · N109P · Cessna 206H · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2011FA0000037Capacitor · failedON 10/30/2010 AT APPROX 1600 HRS, WHILE FLYING TRAFFIC SUPPORT. SMOKE OBSERVED COMING FROM BEHIND GPS & NR 1 RADIO FACE AREA. PILOT IMMEDIATELY LANDED & SHUTDOWN ACFT. MX CALLED & INSPECTED ACFT, IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE AIRWORTHY. AFTER FERRY PERMIT WAS ISNov 1, 2010 · N950HP · Cessna 206H · Audio Integrating SystemSDR 2010FA0000094Connector · loosePILOT REPORTED THAT FLAPS WOULD NOT EXTEND. CONNECTED EXTERNAL POWER AND FOUND THAT FLAPS WORKED PROPERLY. ON POST INSPECTION RUN UP FOUND THAT FUEL BOOST PUMP WOULD NOT OPERATE AND BEACON WOULD NOT FLASH. FOUND THAT THE ABOVE COMPONENTS WERE ON THE SAME ELJan 8, 2010 · N236KS · Cessna 206H · Fuel System WiringSDR 2010FA0000023Duct · collapsedDURING ANNUAL INSP, FOUND DUCT JUST AFT OF INDUCTION FILTER TO BE PARTIALLY COLLAPSED. AFTER REMOVING DUCT, FOUND THE INTERNAL WIRE FORMERS TO BE DISCONNECTED AND UNRAVELED CAUSING THE DUCT TO COLLAPSE.Jan 6, 2010 · N10457 · Cessna 206H · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 2009FA0000476Strut · failedRT MAIN GEAR SPRING STRUT HAD A CATASTOPHIC FAILURE. THE STRUT BROKE IN HALF APPROX 2 INCHES ABOVE THE BRAKE LINE ATTACH BRACKET. THE ACFT WAS PARKED IN THE HANGAR AND NO PERSONNEL WERE AROUND OR PRESENT WHEN THIS OCCURED. THE RT WING TIP CONTACTED THE HANGJun 3, 2009 · N220DE · Cessna 206H · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 2008FA0000928Magneto · damagedRT MAGNETO INTERMITTENT, MAGNETO STAYED HOT AND SOME TIMES IT WILL NOT HAVE ANY CURRENT GOING THROUGH. IF PROPELLER WAS MOVE IT WILL FIRE RT UP, AFTER REMOVED RT MAGNETO AND OPENED FOUND THAT THAT COIL HAS MELTED MOST OF THE GEARS AND CASING.Dec 30, 2008 · N5880K · Cessna 206H · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2009FA0000024Servo · leakingFUEL SERVO LEAKED WHILE ACFT WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT. THE MIXTURE WAS IN CUT OFF POSITION. FLIGHT MANUAL, SEC 4, NORMAL PROCEDURES PAGE 4-23 SECURING ACFT NR 10 STATES: FUEL SELECTOR VALVE RT OR LT TO PREVENT CROSS FEEDING. IF THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE WAS TURNEDec 4, 2008 · N137P · Cessna 206H · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2008FA0000212Gasket · unknownINSPECTED FUEL SERVO PLUG IAW SBPRS-107, REVISION 1, DATED MARCH 6, 2008. NO DAMAGE FOUND ON THE THREADS OF THE PLUG OF THE SERVO UNIT. INSTALLED PLUG AND SAFETIED IAW INSTRUCTIONS.Mar 19, 2008 · N2446X · Cessna 206H · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2007FA0000451Cylinder · scratchedSET OF 6 CYLINDERS CAME IN WITH 2 BROKEN CONTROL RINGS. CYLINDERS HAD RING STEPS ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF CYLINDER BARRELS. CORROSION WAS PRESENT IN BARRELS FROM THE MIDDLE UP TO THE HEAD OF THE CYLINDERS. EXHAUST GUIDES WERE FAR OUT OF LIMITS AND DIFFICULT TO REMMar 28, 2007 · Cessna 206H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2007FA0000450Cylinder · scratchedSET OF 6 CYLINDERS CAME IN WITH 2 BROKEN CONTROL RINGS. CYLINDERS HAD RING STEPS ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF CYLINDER BARRELS. CORROSION WAS PRESENT IN BARRELS FROM THE MIDDLE UP TO THE HEAD OF THE CYLINDERS. EXHAUST GUIDES WERE FAR OUT OF LIMITS AND DIFFICULT TO REMMar 28, 2007 · Cessna 206H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2006FA0000357Servo · inoperativeAIRCRAFT LANDED AND ENGINE QUIT. TO RESTART ENGINE MIXTURE HAD TO PULL MIXTURE BACK TO .5 INCH OF IDLE CUT TO KEEP ENGINE RUNNING. TRIED TO ADJUST IDLE MIXTURE WITHOUT SUCCESS. AT THE ADJUSTMENT LEANEST SETTING THERE WAS STILL A 600 RPM RAISE WHEN MIXTURE PMar 13, 2006 · N236KS · Cessna 206H · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR 2006FA0000275Alternator · burnedBATTERY TERMINAL LUG BURNT OFF DUE TO SHORT CAUSED BY TERMINAL ON WIRE HARNESS BREAKING OFF. THIS CAUSED THE ALTERNATOR CONTROL UNIT TO FAIL (SMOKE) AND HEAVY ARCING AT TERMINAL LUG. THERE WAS AN INDICATION OF NOT CHARGING ON G-1000 MFD AND PFD SCREENS. THIMar 7, 2006 · Cessna 206H · AC Generation SystemSDR CA060105004Control Cable · frayedWATER RUDDER STEERING CABLES ARE FRAYED WHERE IT ENTERS THE SIDE OF THE FLOAT. THE MAIN CAUSE OF THIS IS A MISALIGNMENT OF THE HOLE ON THE SIDE OF THE FLOAT TO THE ACTUAL POSITIONING OF THE RUN. IN SOME CASES, THE CABLE HAD CUT A 1/4" SLOT ON THE FLOAT SIDE Jan 5, 2006 · Cessna 206H · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 2005FA0001009Bellcrank · bindingBINDING IN FLAP DR SYS AT BELLCRANKS WHERE ROD ENDS ATTACH. FLAP DR RODENDS WERE FOUND DIGGING INTO BELLCRANK ARMS AS THEY OPERATED, NML TRAVEL AS SHOWN BY RUB MARKS ON RODENDS. BELLCRANK ARMS, EXCESS CLAMPED BY RODEND ATTACH BOLTS, SOME BOLTS NOT TIGHTENED Jul 1, 2005 · N239LF · Cessna 206H · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2005FA0000687Indication Sys · inoperativeUNIT WAS INSTALLED IN AIRCRAFT ON 12/20/2004. AFTER APPROX .5 HOURS, PILOT OBSERVED TURN COORDINATOR OFF FLAG, MOMENTS LATER AUTOPILOT DISENGAGED. THIS UNIT REPLACED AN EARLIER INSTALLED OVERHAULED UNIT INSTALLED 7/04. (K)Jan 4, 2005 · N962AC · Cessna 206H · Turn and Bank/Rate of Turn IndicatorSDR 2004FA0000861Wire · burnedPILOT REPORTED AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE. REMOVED ENGINE COWLING AND FOUND THE POWER WIRE AND THE GROUND WIRE FOR THE ALTERNATOR WERE BROKEN IN HALF ABOUT 3 INCHES FROM THE TERMINALS ON THE ALTERNATOR. THE ENDS OF BOTH WIRES WERE MELTED, SUSPECTED FROM ARCING. Oct 31, 2004 · N21076 · Cessna 206H · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 2004FA0000649Sump · crackedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION THE ENGINE OIL SUMP WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE LT REAR STUD BOSS WHERE THE STUD US THREADED INTO THE SUMP.Aug 19, 2004 · N242ME · Cessna 206H · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR LU42004F00000Flyweight · brokenGOVERNOR FAILED TO PRODUCE PRESSURE, UPON DISASSEMBLY FOUND BROKEN FLYWEIGHT DISC PN D20880, SPRING DRIVE PN C20886 DAMAGED, PN B208821, SPRING BROKEN. NOTE: NO IMPACT KNOWN PARTS SENT TO MFG FOR INSPECTION.Jun 30, 2004 · N7270C · Cessna 206H · Propeller GovernorSDR 2004FA0000652Reservoir · leakingRESERVOIR FUEL TANKS BELOW FUEL SELECTOR WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM A SEEM WELD THAT HAD CRACKED. FOUND DURING ROUTINE WALK AROUND INSPECTION. THE LEAK WHEN FIRST NOTICED WILL INDICATE THE FUEL PEDCOK IS LEAKING UNDER THE BELLY OF THE AIRCRAFT FURTHER INSPECTION May 10, 2004 · N72635 · Cessna 206H · Fuel StorageSDR CMR2003F00000Rod · brokenIMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKE OFF, THE PILOT NOTICED MINIMAL REACTION FROM AILERON CONTROL INPUTS. PILOT LANDED SAFELY. INVESTIGATION REVEALED LT AILERON DISCONNECTED FROM CONTROL ROD. FOUND THAT CONTROL ROD HAD BROKEN IN THREADED AREA JUST FORWARD OF AILERON CONTNov 17, 2003 · N35561 · Cessna 206H · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2003FA0001061Distributor Blk · burnedDISTRIBUTOR BLOCK AND GEAR ASSEMBLY BURNED UP.Jul 25, 2003 · N3530E · Cessna 206H · Magneto/Distributor
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