Cessna 340A

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '340A'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR EY2R9600141Hub · crackedHUB CRACKED IN NR3 SOCKETOct 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 96ZZZX5099Switch · failedUPON LANDING, THE GEAR WAS EXTENDED AND NO RIGHT MAIN INDICATION WAS NOTED THAT IT WAS DOWN AND LOCKED. AFTER A FLY-BY THE TOWER, THE GEAR WAS DETERMINED TO BE DOWN. THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED SAFELY. PART FAILED DUE TO AGE.Sep 10, 1996 · N1232K · Cessna 340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA960930001Scavenge Pump · cracked(CAN) AFTER LANDING THE PILOT NOTICED A LARGE OIL LEAK ON #2 ENGINE. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE SCAVENGE PUMP HOUSING WAS CRACKED. A NEW PUMP WAS INSTALLED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Sep 6, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR EY2R9600110Hub · crackedPROP HUB CRACKEDSep 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA960924024Brushes · high resistance(CAN) AIRCRAFT ALTERNATORS WOULD NOT BALANCE. INSPECTION REVEALED A HIGH FIELD RESISTANCE. THE BRUSHES WERE FOUND TO HAVE A RESISTANCE OF 15-30 OHMS. REPLACEMENT BRUSHES SOLVED THE PROBLEM. SUBMITTER STATES THAT THIS IS THE THIRD SUCH OCCURRENCE.Sep 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 96ZZZX4727Tach Generator · inoperativeTACHOMETER GENERATOR FAILED 10 HOURS AFTER OVERHAUL.Aug 14, 1996 · N340FP · Cessna 340A · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR EY2R9600913Hub · corrodedHUB FOUND CORRODED.Aug 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 96ZZZX4085Hub · crackedHUB CRACK FOUND BECAUSE OF LEAKING GREASE. CRACK IS PERMEATING FROM SLINGER RING ATTACHING HOLE IN REAR OF HUB TRANSGRESSING 4 INCHES IN HUB SOCKET ON INSIDE OF HUB.Jul 31, 1996 · N8636K · Cessna 340A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 96ZZZX3919Hub · crackedPROPELLER WAS INSTALLED 7-25-96 AT HOUR METER 1362.6. PROPELLER WAS NEW AT TIME OF INSTALL. PROPELLER REMOVED WITH 1661.4 HOURS TOTAL TIME. FIRST INDICATION OF DEFECT WAS GREASE ON FRONT OF ENGINE COWLING. FOUND APPROXIMATE 4 INCH LONG CRACK ON AFT HUB BY Jul 25, 1996 · N8636K · Cessna 340A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR EY2R9600876Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN K85709YS, FOUND CORRODED.Jul 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9600874Nut · corrodedNUT CORRODED.Jul 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600866Retain Bearing · corrodedRETAIN BEARING FOUND CORRODED.Jul 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX3540Control Box · shortedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT, SMOKE FILLED THE CABIN. ELECTRICAL POWER WAS TURNED OFF. SMOKE CLEARED FROM CABIN. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE PROPELLER SYNCROPHASER CONTROL BOX HAD SHORTED AND EMITTED SMOKE. THE NUTS THAT HOLD THE CANNON PLUG PINS HAD VIBRATED OFF AJun 21, 1996 · N6221C · Cessna 340A · Propeller Synchronizer SectionSDR EY2R9600747Nut · corrodedNUT CORRODED.Jun 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX2870Tach/Generator · failedTHIS IS THE SECOND TACHOMETER/GENERATOR OF THIS MODEL THAT HAD LOOSE THROUGH-SCREWS EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE SAFELY WIRED. BOTH UNITS FAILED AND THE SAFETY WIRE WAS DONE AT THE MANUFACTURER. PART TOTAL TIME, 550.2 HRS, 24 MONTHS.May 10, 1996 · N4326C · Cessna 340A · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 96ZZZX2758Bellcrank · bearing failedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND EXCESSIVE SIDE-PLAY IN ELEVATOR BELLCRANK ASSY, FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND BEARING AT FAULT. REMOVAL OF BELLCRANK REVEALED BENT BOLT WHICH ADDED DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING ASSY. SUSPECT CAUSE COULD BE NOT USING ELEVATOR CONTROL LMay 9, 1996 · N6829K · Cessna 340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR EY2R9600609Dowel · corrodedDOWEL FOUND CORRODED.May 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600608Cylinder Pin · corrodedCYLINDER PIN FOUND CORRODED.May 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600604Dowel · corrodedDOWEL CORRODED.May 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600602Cylinder Pin · corrodedCYLINDER PIN FOUND CORRODED.May 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600598Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN K96436YS, FOUND CORRODED.May 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9600597Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN K96440YS, FOUND CORRODED.May 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9600596Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN K96453YS, FOUND CORRODED.May 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9600594Retain Bearing · corrodedRETAIN BEARING FOUND CORRODED.May 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR CA960517103Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY BUCKLED AND CRACKED FROM LIGHTENING HOLE THROUGH TO INBOARD FLANGE.May 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 96ZZZX2983Torque Tube · weld brokenLEFT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. PILOT EXTENDED GEAR AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT. INSPECTED LT GEAR RETRACTION LINKAGE, AND FOUND AFT FORK ASSY WELD BROKEN AND TUBE WITH SPIRAL TEAR. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS FATIGUE TO WELDED AREA, WEAKENING SURROUNDEDApr 30, 1996 · N1920E · Cessna 340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX2173Torque Tube · crackedDURING ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION, LT LANDING GEAR TORQUE TUBE FOUND CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES AROUND WELD AT CLEVIS BOSS FOR OVERCENTER LINK. SUBMITTER REPORTS FINDING THIS CONDITION ON 4 OTHER MODEL 340 AIRCRAFT.Apr 16, 1996 · N6311X · Cessna 340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA960222201Main Bearing · fretted(CAN) DURING CRUISE ENGINE STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THEN STOPPED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ORIGIN AND LANDED SAFELY. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ENGINE HAD STOPPED DUE TO #2 MAIN BEARING FAILURE. TEARDOWN REVEALED THAT THE #2 BEARING HAD TURNED IN THE CRANKCASE STOPPING Mar 29, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU960538Bearing · failed(AUS) ENGINE TURBOCHARGER IMPELLER BEARING FAILEDMar 28, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR EY2R9601440Piston Rod Assy · wornPROP PISTON ROD ASSY WORNMar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9601438Ferrule · mis drilledPROP FERRULE HOLES DRILLED TOO CLOSEMar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9601437Piston Rod Assy · wornPROP PISTON ROD ASSY WORNMar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600437Feather Cylinder · corrodedFEATHER CYLINDER FOUND CORRODED.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600436Retain Bearing · corrodedRETAIN BEARING FOUND WITH CORROSION.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600435Blade Act Pin · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON BLADE ACT. PINMar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600433Dowel · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON DOWEL.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600431Cylinder Pin · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON CYLINDER PIN.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600424Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN K86826YS, FOUND CORRODED.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9600423Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN F81396YS, FOUND CORRODED.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9600422Nut · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON NUT.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600421Retain Bearing · corrodedRETAIN BEARING CORRODED.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600420Dowel · corrodedCORROSION ON DOWELL.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600419Dowel · corrodedCORROSION ON DOWEL.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600418Cylinder Pin · corrodedCYLINDER PIN CORRODED.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600417Cylinder Pin · corrodedCYLINDER PIN CORRODED.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600416Retain Bearing · corrodedRETAIN BEARING FOUND CORRODED.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX1997Ferrule · crackedPROPELLER INSPECTION FOUND FERRULE CRACKED AT BEARING SEAT.Feb 14, 1996 · N68239 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX1999Ferrule · crackedINSPECTION FOUND PROPELLER FERRULE CRACKED WHERE BEARING SEATS IN FERRULE RADIUS.Jan 30, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX1538Mount Stud · brokenPILOT COMPLAINED RT ENGINE WAS ROUGH RUNNING. FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER HELD ON BY ONLY AFT TWO THROUGH-BOLTS. ALL OTHER MOUNT STUDS WERE BROKEN. REMOVED CYLINDER AND THROUGH-BOLTS. PENETRATE CHECK OF CASE MOUNTING AREA REVEALED TWO CRACKS (1 O'CLOCK AND 7 O'CLOJan 24, 1996 · N61JK · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU960078Cylinder · cracked(AUS) ENGINE CYLINDER CRACKED IN AREA BETWEEN THE SPARK PLUG HOLE AND THE EXHAUST VALVE SEAT - CRACK LENGTH 30MM (1.18IN)Jan 19, 1996 · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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