Cessna 310R

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '310R'
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SDR AU001202Bracket · worn(AUS) UPPER AILERON BELLCRANK BRACKET WORN ON THE LOWER SIDE. THE WEAR WAS CAUSED BY THE BELLCRANK/CABLE ATTACHMENT CLEVIS PINS RUBBING.Dec 12, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Aileron Control SystemSDR 20010126CW015Magneto · failedMIR / FSD- ON DEPARTURE, GOT A BAD AIRFRAME VIBRATION, RETURNED TO AIRPORT. LEFT ENGINE, LEFT MAGNETO HAD A 700 RPM DROP, REMOVED AND REPLACED MAGNETO. OPS CHECK GOOD. AC RETURNED TO SERVICE.Dec 6, 2000 · N37223 · Cessna 310R · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20001220SH006Relay · failedUPON DESCENT, A HEAVY LOAD WAS APPLIED TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSING THE MASTER RELAY TO FAIL. SUBSEQUENT PARTIAL POWER LOSS TO THE CABIN RESULTED. THIS REPORT IS FOR C/W FAR 135.415 AND AFS OPS MANUAL 5.9.Nov 30, 2000 · N6832Y · Cessna 310R · Electrical Power SystemSDR 20001218SH018Alternator · shortedFOUND WORN BRUSH IN ALTERNATOR CAUSING SPRING OF BRUSH TO COME OUT OF POSITION TO SHORT ALTERNATOR FIELD. (X)Nov 29, 2000 · N6832Y · Cessna 310R · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA001106017Torque Tube · cracked(CAN) LANDING GEAR REPORTED TO PILOT AS PART WAY RETRACTED. (LEFT MAIN). GEAR PLACED IN DOWN POSITION, WITH 3 GREEN OBSERVED. PILOT LANDED SAFELY.MAINTENANCE FOUND SPIRAL SHEAR ON TORQUE TUBE ON LEFT GEAR ASSEMBLY.PART REMOVED AND NEW INSTALLED. OLD PART IS AVOct 15, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA001228033Torque Tube · cracked(CAN) LEFT MAIN GEAR REPORTED TO PILOT AS PART WAY RETRACTED. GEAR PLACED IN DOWN POSITION WITH 3 GREEN OBSERVED. PILOT LANDED SAFELY.MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND SPIRAL CRACK ON TORQUE TUBE ON LEFT GEAR ASSEMBLY.Oct 15, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU000892Crankcase · cracked(AUS) RT ENGINE CRANKCASE CRACKED IN THE AREA OF NR 1 CYLINDER UPPER FORWARD STUD. NR 1 CYLINDER FORWARD LOWER BASE STUD PN 646140-1 SHEARED. THE CRACK WAS FOUND APPROXIMATELY 60 HOURS PREVIOUSLY DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, BUT WAS WITHIN LIMITS (LESS THAN 5Aug 31, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA000927003Bellcrank · broken(CAN) AFTER LANDING, PILOT NOTICED THAT THE GEAR DOOR ON THE LEFT MAIN WAS HANGING DOWN. AIRCRAFT WAS PLACED ON JACKS AND GEAR DOOR BELLCRANK WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. PART WAS REMOVED AND NEW PART INSTALLED. GEAR SWING WAS COMPLETED 5 TIMES AND GEAR DOOR WORAug 31, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR AU000873Bellcrank · broken(AUS) RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR IDLER BELLCRANK FAILED. DURING RETRACTION THE MAIN WHEEL DID NOT CLEAR THE INBOARD DOOR RESULTING IN THE FAILURE OF THE DOWNLOCK BELLCRANK. (X)Aug 21, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU000800Housing · cracked(AUS) MAGNETO TOP HOUSING CRACKED AROUND BEARING. (X)Aug 5, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU000491Bellcrank · broken(AUS) RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR BELLCRANK BROKEN.Jun 23, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR CA000621019Pump · failed(CAN) DURING START UP NO FUEL PRESSURE FOR PRIME WITH PUMP ON HIGH OR LOW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE BOOST PUMP IN THE TANK, NOTICED THE LABEL MISSING,RETRIEVED THE LABEL, INSTALLED A NEW PUMP TESTED S. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.Jun 1, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Fuel Boost PumpSDR 20000531SH009Cable · brokenTHE CABLE WHICH IS INSTALLED IN THE LEFT FRAMEWORK AROUND THE EMERGENCY EXIT WAS FRAYED IN TWO PIECES, ONE OF WHICH WAS BROKEN IN TWO. THERE ARE FIVE PINS THAT ATTACH TO THE CABLE WHICH HOLD THE EMERGENCY WINDOW IN PLACE. ONLY TWO PINS WERE HOLDING THE WINDOMay 31, 2000 · N4FA · Cessna 310R · Emergency ExitsSDR AU000414Rod End · failed(AUS) LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR TORQUE TUBE ROD END FAILED.May 25, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 20000620SH003Engine · surgesCMH - RIGHT ENGINE ON APPROACH STARTED SURGING BETWEEN 2,200 RPM AND 2,600 RPM. CHECKED ENGINE OUT COMPLETELY, COULD NOT DUPLICATE. OPS CHECKED GOOD. (X)May 25, 2000 · N5215C · Cessna 310R · Engine Fuel and ControlSDR 20000620SH002Motor · failedBUR - LANDING GEAR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS WHEN GEAR SELECTED UP. REMOVED AND REPLACED GEAR MOTOR. OPS CHECKED GOOD. (X)May 25, 2000 · N5113J · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 20000620SH004Windshield · bird strikeOMA - PILOT HEARD LOUD BANG ON APPROACH INTO OMAHA. NOTIFIED OMA TOWER AND LANDED, NO PROBLEM. ON THE GROUND, FOUND THAT A BIRD HIT TOP OF WINDSHIELD. NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT, RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)May 16, 2000 · N6121C · Cessna 310R · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR AU000354Nut · cracked(AUS) RIGHT ENGINE NR 6 CYLINDER HOLDDOWN NUT CRACKED. LOSS OF TENSION ON THROUGH BOLT.May 10, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20000530SH009Unknown · odorCMH - PILOT REPORTED BURNING SMELL IN COCKPIT ON TAKEOFF. ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO BASE. MAINTENANCE CHECKED HEATER, LANDING GEAR, ALL ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENTS, AVIONICS, CHECKED ALL RADIOS. COULD NOT DUPLICATE SMELL. RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)May 5, 2000 · N6122C · Cessna 310R · Air Distribution SystemSDR CA000511045Mount Bracket · cracked(CAN) DURING A 200-HOUR INSPECTION, LOOSENESS WAS FOUND AT THE CABIN STEP ATTACHMENT. THE STEP AND SUPPORT WERE REMOVED FOR RE-BUSHING. THE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND CRACKED. THE CAUSE OF THE LOOSENESS IN THE STEP WAS CORROSION AND WEAR IN THApr 27, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Fuselage, Equipment Attach FittingsSDR AU000411Pump · faulty(AUS) LEFT FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE PUMP POSITIVE WIRE HAD BURNED OFF AT THE HOUSING. LEFT LANDING LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED.Apr 27, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AU000412Pump · faulty(AUS) RIGHT FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE PUMP POSITIVE WIRE HAD BURNED OFF AT THE HOUSING. RIGHT LANDING LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED.Apr 19, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AU000329Rod End · failed(AUS) LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR PUSH-PULL ROD END SPLIT.Mar 31, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA000329041Horn · cracked(CAN) THE STEERING HORN WAS FOUND CRACKED JUST OUTBOARD OF THE CENTER PIVOT ATTACHMENT. THE CRACKS WERE CONFIRMED USING FPI.Mar 17, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR AU000410Pump · faulty(AUS) LEFT FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE PUMP POSITIVE WIRE HAD BURNED OFF AT THE HOUSING. LEFT LANDING LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. (X)Mar 6, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AU000208Actuator · broken(AUS) LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWN MICROSWITCH ACTUATOR LEAF BROKEN.Mar 1, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA000301021Crankcase · cracked(CAN) ENGINE CASE FOUND CRACKED AROUND THE HOLD DOWN STUDS ON THE NR 2 CYLINDER AND NR 2 EXHAUST BROKE AWAY.Feb 21, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU000183Pump · failed(AUS) LEFT MAIN FUEL TANK TRANSFER PUMP FAILED. INSPECTION FOUND BURNT CONNECTOR.Feb 17, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AU000156Pump · burned out(AUS) RIGHT MAIN FUEL TANK TRANSFER PUMP CONNECTOR BURNT AND BLACKENED.Feb 17, 2000 · Cessna 310R · Fuel Boost PumpSDR 2000ZZZX640Pump · failedPILOT REPORTED THE HEATER WAS INOPERATIVE. TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND THE HEATER FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED, AND THAT IT WAS PUMPING FUEL OUT AROUND THE PUMP SHAFT. (X)Feb 3, 2000 · N123RA · Cessna 310R · Heating SystemSDR 20000808SH019Check Valve · failedDURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, DISCOVERED 2 UNSERVICEABLE CHECK VALVES, PN''S 1H37-4, FOR THE PNEUMATIC DEICE SYSTEM. BOTH VALVES HAVE 21 MONTHS AND 705.1 HOURS SINCE NEW. THESE VALVES CALL FOR YEARLY INSPECTIONS STARTING AT 5 YEARS FROM NEW THOUGH 10 YEARS REPJan 31, 2000 · N90FC · Cessna 310R · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR CA000927002Torque Tube · broken(CAN) PILOT COULD NOT GET A GREEN LIGHT INDICATION ON THE LEFT MAIN GEAR. PILOT MADE A SUCCESSFUL LANDING WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. AIRCRAFT WAS PUT ON JACKS IN THE HANGAR AND TORQUE TUBE WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. NEW TORQUE TUBE WAS INSTALLED AND Dec 29, 1999 · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA000110038Bellcrank · broken(CAN) LEFT GEAR DOOR RETRACTION BELLCRANK FOUND BROKEN AFTER LANDING.Dec 23, 1999 · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR 2000ZZZX382Warning System · activatedDSM - GEAR HORN BLOWS WHEN ALL THREE GEAR SHOWED DOWN AND LOCK AND THROTTLES PULLED BACK OR FLAPS DOWN. JACKED AIRCRAFT, SWUNG GEAR SEVERAL TIMES. COULD NOT DUPLICATE. OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE.Dec 21, 1999 · N37223 · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 99ZZZX4696Screw · corrodedSCREWS (P/N'S MS35206-251 AND MS35206-333) SECURING ELEVATOR TRIM TAB HORN, SEVERELY CORRODED AND RUSTED AWAY TO A THICKNESS NO LARGER THAN A PENCIL LEAD. THE SPANNER BLOCK THEY PASS THROUGH WAS CRACKED AND IN TWO PIECES WHEN REMOVED.Dec 20, 1999 · N5338C · Cessna 310R · Elevator, Tab StructureSDR 99ZZZX4695Screw · corrodedSCREWS (P/N'S MS35206-251 AND MS35206-333) SECURING ELEVATOR TRIM TAB HORN, SEVERELY CORRODED AND RUSTED AWAY TO A THICKNESS NO LARGER THAN A PENCIL LEAD. THE SPANNER BLOCK THEY PASS THROUGH WAS CRACKED AND IN TWO PIECES WHEN REMOVED.Dec 20, 1999 · N5338C · Cessna 310R · Elevator, Tab StructureSDR 99ZZZX4681Switch · out of adjustFSD - NOSE GEAR NOT SHOWING DOWN AND LOCKED. LANDED, NO PROBLEM. MAINTENANCE JACKED AIRCRAFT, ADJUSTED DOWNLOCK SWITCH. OPS CHECKED OK.Nov 18, 1999 · N6122C · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA991210006Nut · missing(CAN) DURING TAXI, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR TORQUE LINKS SEPARATED CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO BE UNABLE TO TAXI. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NUT AT THE TORQUE LINK KNEE JOINT MISSING,WITH PART OF THE COTTER PIN STILL IN THE BOLT.Nov 2, 1999 · Cessna 310R · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 99ZZZX4488Motor · malfunctionedONT - GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND AT ONTARIO, CALIF. HAND CRANKED GEAR DOWN AND LANDED WITH NO PROBLEMS. JACKED AIRCRAFT, COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, CHANGED GEAR MOTOR FOR PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES.Oct 19, 1999 · N37223 · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU991043Pump · faulty(AUS) LEFT MAIN FUEL TANK FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE PUMP OPEN CIRCUITED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY BURNT OUT CONTACTS.Oct 18, 1999 · Cessna 310R · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AU991042Pump · faulty(AUS) RIGHT MAIN FUEL TANK FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE PUMP OPEN CIRCUITED. SUSPECT BURNT OUT CONTACTS.Oct 18, 1999 · Cessna 310R · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AU991014Pump · failed(AUS) RIGHT MAIN FUEL TANK TRANSFER PUMP FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE PUMP TO BE OPEN CIRCUITED. THE PUMP HAD COMPLETED 227 HOURS TIME IN SERVICE SINCE NEW.Oct 11, 1999 · Cessna 310R · Fuel Boost PumpSDR CA991007071Bellcrank · broken(CAN) BELLCRANK ATTACH BOLT AND TRUNNION ATTACH LUGS FAILED. BELLCRANK LOWER AFT LUG ALSO FAILED RESULTING IN THE SIDE BRACE NOT LOCKING AND ALLOWING THE RIGHT GEAR TO COLLAPSE ON LANDING. SUBMITTER STATES THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS INDICATED AS BEING SAFE BYOct 7, 1999 · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 99ZZZX4126Seat Support · crackedWHILE INSPECTING COPILOT SEAT FOR LOOSENESS, FOUND AFT SEAT TRACK ROLLER WEBS, LEFT AND RIGHT, CRACKED. P/N'S 0811990-1, 0811990-2. ALSO, FOUND LEFT ROLLER BRACKET SUPPORT, P/N 0811992-1 CRACKED. REPLACED WITH NEW PARTS AND TIGHTENED BOLTS ON ROLLERS AND SSep 30, 1999 · N5499J · Cessna 310R · Cabin Equipment/FurnishingsSDR 99ZZZX3739Mount · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT NOSE CAM TRUNNION MOUNT DOUBLER CRACKED AT FORWARD TOP RIVET HOLE EXTENDING AFT ABOUT 1 INCH. SUBMITTER HAS FOUND THIS SAME BRACKET CRACKED IN SAME LOCATION ON SEVERAL 310R MODEL AIRCRAFT. ALSO, THE RIGHT DOUBLER, PN 0813Sep 24, 1999 · N1203W · Cessna 310R · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 99ZZZX3738Seat · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND PILOT AND COPILOT SEAT BACK PIVOT SUPPORTS CRACKED. CAUSED BY PUSHING ON TOP OF SEAT BACK WHILE ENTERING/EXITING AIRCRAFT.Sep 24, 1999 · N1203W · Cessna 310R · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 99ZZZX3915Bellcrank · failedWHEN PILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN, HEARD LOUD NOISE IN NOSE, HAD 3 GREEN LIGHTS AND NO HORN, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND NOSE GEAR INBOARD BELLCRANK BROKEN AND BOLT BENT. GEAR WAS RIGGED TO SPECS 2 MONTHS PRIOR. SUSPECT GEAR MOTOR BRAKE INOPERABLE AND GEAR WSep 16, 1999 · N98904 · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU990893Control Cable · misinstalled(AUS) AILERON CABLES INCORRECTLY INSTALLED AT LEFT AND RIGHT BELLCRANKS IN WINGS. CABLES CROSSED BETWEEN WING STATIONS 47.83 AND 73.50 AND ALSO BETWEEN WING STATIONS 122.50 AND 133.50.Sep 8, 1999 · Cessna 310R · Aileron Control SystemSDR AU990892Control Unit · seized(AUS) BOTH COWL FLAP CONTROLS UNSERVICEABLE. ONE CONTROL SEIZED. ONE CONTROL BROKEN WITH THE 'T' HANDLE REPLACED.Sep 8, 1999 · Cessna 310R · Engine Cowl FlapsSDR 99ZZZX3146Adjusting Screw · brokenCMH - RIGHT GEAR COLLAPSED TAXIING OFF RUNWAY. FOUND EAR BROKEN ON TOP OF GEAR TRUNNION AND ADJUSTING SCREW BROKEN ON DRAG BRAKE. REPAIR IN PROGRESS AT THIS TIME.Jul 30, 1999 · N3597G · Cessna 310R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
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