Cessna 310R

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SDR 2026FA0000607Skin · crackedLEFT AND RIGHT UPPER WING SKIN CRACKS PER CESSNA MEB08-3.Jul 28, 2026 · N1342G · Cessna 310R · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 2026FA0000606Rib · crackedLEFT AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE RIBS CRACKED PER CESSNA ME76-2Jul 28, 2026 · N1342G · Cessna 310R · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR 2026FA0000605Bellcrank · crackedCRACKED NOSE GEAR STEERING BELL CRANK. (OLD STYLE BELL CRANKS FREQUENTLY)Jul 28, 2026 · N1342G · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 2026FA0000433Alternator · inoperativeTHE PILOT REPORTED THE LH ALTERNATOR FAILURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT, WITH THE LH ALTERNATOR INDICATING NO ELECTRICAL OUTPUT. THE ALTERNATOR WAS INSTALLED ON 05/20/2025 AT AN AIRFRAME TOTAL TIME OF 4939.8 HOURS AND WAS REMOVED AS INOPERATIVE ON 05/14/2026.May 27, 2026 · N506DR · Cessna 310R · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2026FA0000257Attach Bolt · shearedEXPERIENCED A RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSE DURING LANDING ROLLOUT. FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THE COLLAPSE IDENTIFIED A BOLT AND THE BELLCRANK HAVING SHEARED/BROKEN.Apr 6, 2026 · N310AC · Cessna 310R · Main Landing GearSDR 7RKR2024043001Muffler · separatedDURING VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO MAINTENANCE RH MUFFLER OF LH ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM FORWARD PIVOT ADAPTER TUBE AT TUBE-TO-MUFFLER WELD. THE WELD HAD FAILED THE COMPLETE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE MUFFLER-TUBE JOINT. THERE WAS EVIDENCApr 29, 2024 · N1274G · Cessna 310R · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR W59R15956Bearing · failedLEFT ENGINE ON AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT MAKE RPM OR CYCLE PROPELLER. BA59 BEARING FOUND IN LEFT ENGINE GOVERNOR, THIS UNIT THE RIGHT ENGINE PROPELLER GOVERNOR REMOVED TO INSPECT AS PRECAUTION AND TO COMPLY WITH AD 2020-19-06 AND MCCAULEY ASB273C. THIS GOVERNOR Sep 29, 2022 · N310LA · Cessna 310R · Propeller GovernorSDR W59R15971Bearing · failedENGINE WOULD NOT MAKE RED LINE RPM OR CYCLE. GOVERNOR REMOVED, DRIVE GEAR WOULD NOT TURN. GOVERNOR DISASSEMBLED AND FOUND BA59 BEARING FAILED AS DESCRIBED IN AD 2020-19-06 AND MCCAULEY ASB273C. GOVERNOR OVERHAULED 30/NOV/2017 USING A NEW MCCAULEY A20107 IDLERSep 29, 2022 · N310LA · Cessna 310R · Propeller GovernorSDR 2021FA0000344None · brokenRIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSE ON LANDING. DOWNLOCK BELLCRANK, PN 5041001-11, WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN.Nov 21, 2021 · N2738B · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear SystemSDR MLJA20210000250Hsi · out of limitsUPON DEPARTURE THE HSI SHOWED 60 DEGREES OFF ACTUAL HEADING. RE-SLAVE ATTEMPT UNSUCCESSFUL. NOTIFIED ATC AND RETURNED TO FIELD. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. RE-CENTERED HSI. OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY.Aug 21, 2021 · N3284M · Cessna 310R · Attitude and Direction Data SystemSDR W1XA20210614Engine · failedPILOT DEPARTED KANE, WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH 2,700', LEFT ENGINE DEVELOPED A VIBRATION. WHILE SCANNING ENGINE INSTRUMENTS HE NOTICED THE LEFT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WAS AT ZERO PSI. PILOT TURNED AROUND TO RETURN TO KANE AIRPORT AND BEGAN ENGINE SHUT DOWN PROCEDUREJun 14, 2021 · N196TC · Cessna 310R · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CSLR20200314991Line · corrodedPASSENGER IN CO PILOT SEAT NOTICED FUEL SMELL IN FLIGHT WITH COMBUSTION HEATER OPERATIONAL.HEATER WAS SECURED AND FUEL SMELL WENT AWAY .PILOT LEFT COMBUSTION HEATER SECURED AND AIRCRAFT WAS BROUGHT IN FOR INSPECTION. LOWER RIGHT UPHOLSTERY PANEL WAS REMOVED TOMar 14, 2020 · N712CP · Cessna 310R · Heating SystemSDR IKBR202002119093Tube · corrodedWHILE REPLACING THE FLAP CONTROL CABLES WE FOUND THE TUBE ASSY P/N 0862100-57 CORRODED AROUND THE INBOARD END. INSTALLED NEW ROD ASSY.Jan 22, 2020 · N312CS · Cessna 310R · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR IKBR201912129089Control Cable · brokenTHIS IS THE PILOTS REPORT OF THE INCIDENT; WHILE AT 200' AGL ON FINAL APPROACH, THE RIGHT FLAPS ON THE C310R BEING FLOWN BECAME DISCONNECTED AND BLEW TO TRAIL. A SUDDEN RIGHT ROLL AND RIGHT YAW WAS FELT, WHICH WAS CORRECTED WITH NEAR FULL LEFT AILERON AND LEFNov 26, 2019 · N312CS · Cessna 310R · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2020FA0000015Bellcrank · failedPILOT PLACED GEAR HANDLE IN THE DOWN POSITION, LOUD BANG, ALL 3 GEAR DOWN LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND PILOT LANDED WITHOUT ISSUE. AFTER SHUT DOWN NOTICED LINKAGE HANGING FROM NOSE WHEEL WELL. THE NOSE GEAR TORQUE TUBE ADJUST INBD P/N 0842104-3 HAD FAILED AND THE Nov 12, 2019 · N98904 · Cessna 310R · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2020FA0000014Pump · failedVACUUM PUMP FAILED IN LESS THAN 10 HOURS OPERATION. PROBABLY CAUSED BY DE-ICE CONTROL. VALVE RELIEF PRESSURE SET AT 5 PSI, SHOULD BE SET AT 1.5 PSI TO PREVENT OVERWORKING VACUUM PUMP.Nov 12, 2019 · N6832Y · Cessna 310R · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 2019FA0000350Bellcrank · brokenWHILE ON APPROACH TO LAND ANOTHER PILOT IN AN AIRPLANE HOLDING SHORT OF THE RUNWAY NOTICED THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR APPEARED TO NOT BE DOWN AND LOCKED AND NOTIFIED THE TOWER. THE PILOT OF THE 310 HEARD THE CALL AND ABORTED THE LANDING APPROACH AND PROCEEDEDOct 6, 2019 · N4941A · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA190521016Engine · vibration(CAN) L/H ENGINE VIBRATION DURING RUN-UP (TC# 20190521016)May 17, 2019 · Cessna 310R · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR N4CA2019012100002Bellcrank · brokenBELLCRANK FORK ASSEMBLY BROKE WHILE EXTENDING THE LANDING GEAR FOR LANDING CAUSING THE NOSE GEAR TO NOT EXTEND. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH MAIN GEAR ONLY.Jan 17, 2019 · N71NC · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR W1X2018F00000Torque Tube · failedRIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AFTER LANDING. PILOT MADE A LEFT TURN CAUSING RIGHT GEAR TO COLLAPSE. INSPECTION FOUND THE TORQUE TUBE BRACKET ASSEMBLY BROKEN AT THE PIVOT BEARING, CAUSING THE DOWN LOCK TENSION TO BE NONEXISTENT. FAILURE OF THE TORQUE RUBJul 10, 2018 · N196TC · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR W1XA201806200001Gasket · collapsedAFTER TAKE OFF AND IN CLIMB OUT, THE TOWER REPORTED SMOKE TRAILING THE LEFT ENGINE. RETURNED TO DEPARTURE WITHOUT INCIDENT. REMOVED COWL AND FOUND OIL DRIPPING FROM THE NR 3 CYLINDER. FOUND THE GASKET ON THE NR 3 CYLINDER HAD COLLAPSED IN UPPER RIGHT CORNER.Jun 20, 2018 · N77RG · Cessna 310R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2018FA0000087Regulator · malfunctionedDETERMINED THE LEFT ALTERNATOR WAS OVERCHARGING THE SYSTEM RESULTING IN TRIPPING OF THE OVERVOLTAGE RELAY, DRAINING OF THE AIRCRAFT BATTERY, AND LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER. POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE LOSS OF POWER, SUNLIGHT ON THE INSTALLED LOW VOLTAGJan 8, 2018 · N68310 · Cessna 310R · AC InverterSDR 7ILA2018F00000Electrical Sys · failedAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTING IN PILOT PERFORMING EMERGENCY LANDING.Jan 3, 2018 · N68310 · Cessna 310R · Electrical Power SystemSDR 2017FA0000119Bellcrank · crackedPOST FLIGHT INSPECTION DISCOVERED RIGHT INBOARD MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR IN THE OPEN POSITION. FOUND CRACKED BELLCRANK. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS NOTICED DURING THE PREVIOUS FLIGHT. NO ADDITIONAL NOISE OR VIBRATION. NO OBVIOUS CAUSE NOTED FOR FAILURE.REPLACED BELLCRAMar 18, 2017 · N4258C · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR 20171212006Distributor Gear · wornRIGHT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING A BIT ROUGH. VISUALLY INSPECTED MAGNETOS AND REMOVED RIGHT MAGNETO FOR INSPECTION. DISCOVERED WORN DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. REPLACED MAGNETO WITH OVERHAULED UNIT OF SAME TYPE.Dec 8, 2016 · N98904 · Cessna 310R · Magneto/DistributorSDR 7IL2016F00000Bellcrank · brokenPILOT REPORTED ENCOUNTERING SEVERE TURBULENCE UPON APPROACH TO LANDING. UPON RETURN TO BASE, PILOT NOTICED THAT RT INNER GEAR DOOR WAS HANGING OPEN. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND BELLCRANK BROKEN, PN 08411066.Jul 27, 2016 · N80FA · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR 2015FA0000066Seal · blew outICE BUILDUP ON VENT TUBE CAUSED CRANKCASE PRESSURES TO INCREASE AND CRANKSHAFT SEAL TO PUSH ON RETAINERS TILL FAILURE. FLIGHT WAS AT NIGHT AND LEAK WAS NOT NOTICED TILL AFTER ACFT LANDED. THE ENGINE LOST 7 QUARTS OF OIL OF ITS 12 QUART OIL CAPACITY.Feb 19, 2015 · Cessna 310R · Reciprocating Engine Front SectionSDR MLJ2015F00000Skin · damagedPILOT WAS DISPATCHED TODAY TO PICK UP MECHANICS AND SPARE TIRE. UPON ARRIVAL PILOT WENT TO RESTROOM AND WHEN HE RETURNED, MECHANICS WERE LOADING THE ACFT. PILOT NOTED DAMAGE TO SKIN BELOW BAGGAGE DOOR BUT WAS UNSURE IF IT WAS NEW DUE TO DARKNESS AND PSA MECHFeb 5, 2015 · N3284M · Cessna 310R · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR CA150107011Magneto · failed(CAN) DURING 200HR INSPECTION OIL LEAK NOTICED ON LH SIDE OF ENGINE. AFTER CLEANING AREA WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS THE LH MAG GASKET LEAKING. MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND MOUNTING FLANGE WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. BROKEN AT THE POINT THE HOLD DOWN PLATE IS USED TO HOJan 7, 2015 · Cessna 310R · Magneto/DistributorSDR XIRA2014121200001Rod End · brokenROD END BROKE, UPLOCK COULD NOT RELEASE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO GEAR SYSTEM AND STRUCTURE. AGE IS THOUGHT TO BE THE CAUSE.Dec 12, 2014 · N101G · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2014FA0000144Injector · dirtyPILOT REPORTED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE AND MADE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. PILOT WAS ABLE TO INFORM MAINTENANCE OF THE CYLINDERS THAT WERE HAVING ISSUES FROM THE ENGINE MONITOR INDICATION. MAINTENANCE FOUND SMALL AMOUNTS OF DIRT IN THE INJECTORS OF THE AFFECTED CYLMar 3, 2014 · N37250 · Cessna 310R · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR 2013FA0000366Screw · brokenAN ADJUSTMENT SCREW, WHICH IS PART OF THE RT MAIN GEAR DOWN LOCK ASSEMBLY, FAILED. THIS ALLOWED THE MAIN GEAR BRACE ASSY TO RETURN FROM A DOWN AND LOCKED (OVERCENTER) POSITION AND THE GEAR TO FOLD UP UNDER NORMAL GROUND OPERATIONS.Jun 17, 2013 · N310LA · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2013FA0000220Line · leakingPILOT REPORTED FUEL ODOR IN CABIN. AFTER INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RIGID FUEL CROSSFEED LINES THAT RUN THROUGH THE FUSELAGE, INSIDE THE MAIN SPAR BOX, HAD CORRODED INTERNALLY RESULTING IN FUEL POOLING IN THE LOWER SPAR BOX. THIS OCCURRED IN OCT Mar 21, 2013 · N617AX · Cessna 310R · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA130218012Lifter · failed(CAN) ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIR AFTER FINDING METAL IN THE FILTER. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE 6 INTAKE LIFTERS WERE FAILED OR FAILING. THESE LIFTERS WERE PART OF A NEW CAMSHAFT AND LIFTER KIT. THESE LIFTERS WERE MFG JUST BEFORE MANDATORY SB 09-8A. AWD. 2Jan 23, 2013 · Cessna 310R · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR FSEA2012F00059Control Handle · burnedLANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND WHEN SELECTED. LANDING GEAR WAS MANUALLY EXTENDED TO FULL DOWN POSITION WITH 3 GREEN INDICATIONS. ON RETURN TO MX FACILITY, ACFT WAS PLACED ON JACKS AND LANDING GEAR FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED APPROX 10 MONTH PRFeb 14, 2012 · N815AC · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear SelectorSDR CA120202004Support Beam · cracked(CAN) RIGHT ENGINE SUPPORT BEAMS INSPECTED IAW INSPECTION OPERATION 35 DURING ENGINE REPLACEMENT A2 CM. CRACK WAS FOUND VISUALLY BELOW THE FRONT INBD MOUNT ATTACHMENT BOLT HOLE. ENGINE SUPPORT BEAM REPLACED WITH NEW.Feb 2, 2012 · Cessna 310R · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2011FA0000683Skin · crackedA CRACK OF APPROX 8-9 INCHES WAS FOUND IN UPPER INBD RT WING SKIN AND A 6-7 INCH CRACK FOUND IN UPPER INBD OF LT WING SKIN. THIS CRACK WAS LOCATED ON INTERIOR SIDE OF BOTH WING NACELLE LOCKERS, UNDERNEATH THE CARPET, AT INBD SIDE OF RIB WHICH SUPPORTS UPPER MOct 14, 2011 · N87397 · Cessna 310R · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 2011FA0000585Crankshaft · brokenACFT LANDED AT AIRPORT WITH RT PROPELLER FEATHERED. PILOT STATED ENGINE QUIT SUDDENLY ABOUT 15 MILES NORTH OF AIRPORT. PILOT AUTHORIZED INSP TO DETERMINE PROBLEM. GROUND PERSONEL COULD NOT TURN ENGINE OVER WITH PROPELLER. OIL DRAINED AND FILTER INSPECTED. OILJul 27, 2011 · N18BK · Cessna 310R · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA110725008Engine · failed(CAN) AFTER TAKING OFF AND IN CLIMB, PILOT FELT SLIGHT VIBRATION IN LT SIDE OF ACFT. HE CHECKED HIS ENGINE GAUGES AND NOTED THAT THE LT ENGINE HAD NO OIL PRESSURE. HE SHUT DOWN THE LT ENGINE, FEATHERED THE PROP AND RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT. THE ACFT WAS PULLEDJul 22, 2011 · Cessna 310R · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA101004011Control Cable · frayedON COMING INTO LAND, THE FLAPS WERE LOWERED TO 15 DEGREES, THE ACFT MADE A ROLL TO THE LT. PILOT CORRECTED AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AME INSPECTED THE FLAP SYS AND FOUND THE RT FLAP RETURN CABLE HAD STARTED TO FRAY. WHEN THE FLAPS WERE LOWERED TO 15 DEGROct 1, 2010 · Cessna 310R · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2010FA0001135Cylinder · cracked(WS9R) CYLINDER CRACKED FROM INJECTOR PORT TO SPARK PLUG BOSS.Aug 18, 2010 · N1203W · Cessna 310R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2010FA0000960Line · crackedDURING REPAIR OF THE WINDSHIELD DE-ICE (ALCOHOL) SYSTEM, FOUND MANIFOLD SUPPLY LINE CRACKED AND SPRAYING ATOMIZED ALCOHOL ONTO COMBUSITON HEATER ASSY. FAILURE RESULTING IN FIRE AND POSSIBLE EXPLOSION IN EVENT OF USING DE-ICE SYSTEM WHILE HEATER ON. FOUND LINAug 18, 2010 · N3694G · Cessna 310R · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR CA100809007Heater · corrodedPILOTS REPORT SMELL OF RAW FUEL ON DESCENT/APPROACH FROM HEATER. MX CHECKED VARIOUS TIMES BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE. INSP REVEALED FUEL LINE RUNNING DOWN RT WALL AT CO-PILOT FEET AREA AND VENT SEEPING FUEL OUT OF AREA OF CORROSION ON LINE.May 13, 2010 · Cessna 310R · Fuel HeaterSDR CA090320004Tube · split(CAN) AFTER LANDING, PILOT NOTICED ACFT DRAGGING TO ONE SIDE. ACFT WAS STOPPED, PILOT GOT OUT AND NOTICED LT TIRE WAS FLAT. MX WENT OUT AND REPLACED WHEEL ASSY. ACFT BROUGHT BACK TO HANGAR. TIRE WAS DISASSEMBLED, THE TUBE HAD SPLIT ON THE JOINT LINE. NO REASOMar 19, 2009 · Cessna 310R · Tire TubeSDR 2008FA0000911Rod End · crackedPILOT REPORTED NO LT GEAR DOWN LIGHT AND ALSO HEARD A LOUD BANG WHEN GEAR WAS RETRACTED. PILOT DID SEVERAL FLYBYS FOR MECHANICS ON GROUND, GEAR APPEARED TO BE DOWN. PILOT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AND STOPPED ON RUNWAY. GEAR WAS NOT COMPLETELY LOCKED. GEAR WADec 1, 2008 · N77RG · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR W1X2008F00000Bellcrank · brokenFAILURE OF NOSE GEAR TO EXTEND, FOUND BELLCRANK ON GEAR BOX BROKEN. (K)May 23, 2008 · N5338C · Cessna 310R · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 7AA2008F00000Bolt · shearedWHILE PREPARING AIRCRAFT FOR HORIZONTAL STABILIZER REMOVAL, THE 4 BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TO THE AFT FUSELAGE ALL SHEARED WITH MINIMAL EFFORT WHEN THEY WERE BEING REMOVED. THERE ARE STANDARD AIRCRAFT BOLTS, AN5-6A. (K)Dec 13, 2007 · N310SA · Cessna 310R · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 2007FA0000956Bracket · inoperativeTHE RT MAIN LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT INTO WHEEL WELL. PILOT REPORTED LOUD BANG HEARD AFTER RETRACTING OF GEAR. WHEN EXTENDING THE GEAR FOR LANDING, THE RT GEAR WOULD NOT INDICATE GREEN BUT WAS VISUALLY CONFIRMED DOWN. PILOT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT ANDSep 19, 2007 · N5338C · Cessna 310R · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR CA070927001Wheel · broken(CAN) DURING MAINT THE RT MAIN WAS FOUND WITH PART OF THE BEAD MISSING, PILOT SAID THE WHEEL WAS OK PRIOR TO DEPARTURE AND LANDING NORMAL. TOWER ADVISED AND CREW SENT OUT FOR INSP, NO PIECES FOUND. (TC NR 20070927001)Aug 31, 2007 · Cessna 310R · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 2007FA0000550Bellcrank · brokenLT MAIN GEAR BELLCRANK ASSY BROKE IN MARCH OF 2007. THE PART WAS REPLACED BY A USED SERVICABLE PART WHICH LASTED APPROXIMATLY 58 HRS. THEN FAILED AT THE SAME LOCATION ON THE PART.Jun 21, 2007 · N1771G · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
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