Cessna 402B

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SDR 97ZZZX4329Valve · failedLEFT ENGINE WENT TO NORMALLY ASPIRATED, DUE TO LT TURBO VALVE FAILURE.Aug 25, 1997 · N7947Q · Cessna 402B · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 97ZZZX3696Bulkhead · holes defectiveDURING THE COURSE OF A NORMAL PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, THE PILOT NOTICED LEFT SPINNER WAS LOOSE. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, NOTICED THE BULKHEAD ATTACH HOLES WERE WALLOWED OUT THAT ATTACH THAT UNIT TO THE SLIP RING ASSEMBLY. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT WHILE THE ATTACHIJul 28, 1997 · N7886Q · Cessna 402B · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 97ZZZX2914Bellcrank · brokenUPON COMPLETING A NORMAL TRIP, THE PILOT ON HIS POST FLIGHT INSPECTION NOTICED THE RT INBOARD LANDING GEAR DOOR WAS OPEN. AFTER A CLOSER INSPECTION, DETERMINED THE BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY THAT ACTUATES THE INBOARD GEAR DOOR WAS BROKEN. IT WAS BROKEN IN SUCH A WAYJun 1, 1997 · N5040Q · Cessna 402B · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR 97ZZZX2818Switch · malfunctionLANDING GEAR SWITCH FOUND TO BE INTERMITTENT. FLIGHT CREW TOOK AIRCRAFT FOR A FLIGHT JUST AFTER WASHING. GEARS WOULD NOT RETRACT. ON INSPECTION, FOUND MOISTURE IN SIDE OF MLG SAFETY SWITCH.May 26, 1997 · N814CF · Cessna 402B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU970756Exit Door · separated(AUS) EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR SEPARATED FROM AIRCRAFT - AIRCRAFT HAD JUST COMPLETED A STRIP AND REPAINT AND IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THE EXIT DOOR HAD BEEN DISTURBED DURING THIS PROCESSMay 19, 1997 · Cessna 402B · Emergency ExitsSDR 97ZZZX2612Cylinder · leaksDURING 50-HOUR INSPECTION, MECH TURNED PROP AND NOTICED A 'HISSING' SOUND EMITTING FROM NR 4 CYLINDER ON LT ENGINE. UPON CLOSER INSP, THE HISS WAS DETERMINED TO BE COMING FROM THE CHT PROBE HOLE. SLIGHT SIGNS OF SOOT IN AREA. CYLINDER CHECKED WITH DIFFERENTMay 19, 1997 · N402BF · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX2616Rib · crackedDURING A 50-HOUR INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTICED CRACK IN WING SKIN IN THE MOST AFT OTBD SECTION OF RT WING. ALSO, TWO RIVETS WERE SHEARED THAT ATTACH THE OTBD HINGE BRACKET ASSY (CESSNA PN 5021002-13) WHICH ARE THE SAME RIVETS THAT ATTACH TIP TANK SUPPORT BRACKMay 14, 1997 · N5040Q · Cessna 402B · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 97ZZZX2615Support Bracket · rivets shearedDURING A 50-HOUR INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTICED CRACK IN WING SKIN IN THE MOST AFT OTBD SECTION OF RT WING. ALSO, TWO RIVETS WERE SHEARED THAT ATTACH THE OTBD HINGE BRACKET ASSY (CESSNA PN 5021002-13) WHICH ARE THE SAME RIVETS THAT ATTACH TIP TANK SUPPORT BRACKMay 14, 1997 · N5040Q · Cessna 402B · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 97ZZZX2614Skin · crackedDURING A 50-HOUR INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTICED CRACK IN WING SKIN IN THE MOST AFT OTBD SECTION OF RT WING. ALSO, TWO RIVETS WERE SHEARED THAT ATTACH THE OTBD HINGE BRACKET ASSY (CESSNA PN 5021002-13) WHICH ARE THE SAME RIVETS THAT ATTACH TIP TANK SUPPORT BRACKMay 14, 1997 · N5040Q · Cessna 402B · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 97ZZZX2117Bulkhead · crackedAFTER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ANOTHER 400 SERIES ACFT, INSPECTED AFT ATTACH POINT OF TIP TANKS. DISCOVERED THE MOST AFT WING SKIN CRACKED AND HORIZ RIVETS SHEARED THAT ATTACH THE OTBD AILERON BRACKET ASSY (CESSNA P/N 521001-12) WHICH ARE SAME RIVETS THAT ATTACH May 9, 1997 · N6350X · Cessna 402B · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 97ZZZX2116Rib · crackedAFTER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ANOTHER 400 SERIES ACFT, INSPECTED AFT ATTACH POINT OF TIP TANKS. DISCOVERED THE MOST AFT WING SKIN CRACKED AND HORIZ RIVETS SHEARED THAT ATTACH THE OTBD AILERON BRACKET ASSY (CESSNA P/N 521001-12) WHICH ARE SAME RIVETS THAT ATTACH May 9, 1997 · N6350X · Cessna 402B · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 97ZZZX2115Bracket · rivets shearedAFTER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ANOTHER 400 SERIES ACFT, INSPECTED AFT ATTACH POINT OF TIP TANKS. DISCOVERED THE MOST AFT WING SKIN CRACKED AND HORIZ RIVETS SHEARED THAT ATTACH THE OTBD AILERON BRACKET ASSY (CESSNA P/N 521001-12) WHICH ARE SAME RIVETS THAT ATTACH May 9, 1997 · N6350X · Cessna 402B · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 97ZZZX2114Bracket · rivets shearedAFTER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ANOTHER 400 SERIES ACFT, INSPECTED AFT ATTACH POINT OF TIP TANKS. DISCOVERED THE MOST AFT WING SKIN CRACKED AND HORIZ RIVETS SHEARED THAT ATTACH THE OTBD AILERON BRACKET ASSY (CESSNA P/N 521001-12) WHICH ARE SAME RIVETS THAT ATTACH May 9, 1997 · N6350X · Cessna 402B · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 97ZZZX2113Bracket · rivets shearedAFTER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ANOTHER 400 SERIES ACFT, INSPECTED AFT ATTACH POINT OF TIP TANKS. DISCOVERED THE MOST AFT WING SKIN CRACKED AND HORIZ RIVETS SHEARED THAT ATTACH THE OTBD AILERON BRACKET ASSY (CESSNA P/N 521001-12) WHICH ARE SAME RIVETS THAT ATTACH May 9, 1997 · N6350X · Cessna 402B · AileronsSDR 97ZZZX2112Skin · crackedAFTER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ANOTHER 400 SERIES ACFT, INSPECTED AFT ATTACH POINT OF TIP TANKS. DISCOVERED THE MOST AFT WING SKIN CRACKED AND HORIZ RIVETS SHEARED THAT ATTACH THE OTBD AILERON BRACKET ASSY (CESSNA P/N 521001-12) WHICH ARE SAME RIVETS THAT ATTACH May 9, 1997 · N6350X · Cessna 402B · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 97ZZZX2068Stud · brokenDURING THE COURSE OF A NORMAL FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED OIL LEAK ON LEFT ENGINE. AFTER FLIGHT, REMOVED ENGINE COWLING AND SAW 5 CYLINDER STUDS HAD BROKEN ON THE NR 1 CYLINDER. ON ENGINES OPERATED ON 1600 TBO'S, SUSPECT TIME IN SERVICE IS THE MAIN CAUSE FOR BREAKMay 2, 1997 · N6350X · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX2849Torque Tube · crackedPILOT REPORTED 'AFTER DEPARTURE, ADVISED BY ANOTHER AIRCRAFT THAT THE LEFT GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED'. AFTER VERIFYING THIS IN MIRROR, HE CONTINUED TO DESTINATION AND EXTENDED GEARS AND A SAFE LANDING WAS MADE. THE PART WAS SUPERCEDED TO A DIFFERENT NUMBER WHMay 1, 1997 · N403PA · Cessna 402B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 97ZZZX2108Rib · crackedDURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTICED CRACK IN THE WING SKIN IN MOST AFT OTBD SECTION OF LT WING. MECHANIC ALSO OBSERVED 2 RIVETS SHEARED THAT ATTACH THE OTBD AILERON HINGE BRACKET ASSY (CESSNA P/N 5021002-12) WHICH ARE SAME RIVETS THAT ATTACH THE TMay 1, 1997 · N402BF · Cessna 402B · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 97ZZZX2107Bracket · rivet shearedDURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTICED CRACK IN THE WING SKIN IN MOST AFT OTBD SECTION OF LT WING. MECHANIC ALSO OBSERVED 2 RIVETS SHEARED THAT ATTACH THE OTBD AILERON HINGE BRACKET ASSY (CESSNA P/N 5021002-12) WHICH ARE SAME RIVETS THAT ATTACH THE TMay 1, 1997 · N402BF · Cessna 402B · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 97ZZZX2106Bracket · rivet shearedDURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTICED CRACK IN THE WING SKIN IN MOST AFT OTBD SECTION OF LT WING. MECHANIC ALSO OBSERVED 2 RIVETS SHEARED THAT ATTACH THE OTBD AILERON HINGE BRACKET ASSY (CESSNA P/N 5021002-12) WHICH ARE SAME RIVETS THAT ATTACH THE TMay 1, 1997 · N402BF · Cessna 402B · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 97ZZZX2105Bracket · rivet shearedDURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTICED CRACK IN THE WING SKIN IN MOST AFT OTBD SECTION OF LT WING. MECHANIC ALSO OBSERVED 2 RIVETS SHEARED THAT ATTACH THE OTBD AILERON HINGE BRACKET ASSY (CESSNA P/N 5021002-12) WHICH ARE SAME RIVETS THAT ATTACH THE TMay 1, 1997 · N402BF · Cessna 402B · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 97ZZZX2104Skin · crackedDURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTICED CRACK IN THE WING SKIN IN MOST AFT OTBD SECTION OF LT WING. MECHANIC ALSO OBSERVED 2 RIVETS SHEARED THAT ATTACH THE OTBD AILERON HINGE BRACKET ASSY (CESSNA P/N 5021002-12) WHICH ARE SAME RIVETS THAT ATTACH THE TMay 1, 1997 · N402BF · Cessna 402B · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 97ZZZX2572Engine · failedMSS/HPN - AT 9,500 FEET APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT, THE LEFT ENGINE RPM STARTED FLUCTUATING ABOUT 150 RPM. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER THAT ENGINE FAILED COMPLETELY. AFTER ATTEMPTING A RE-START AND CHECKING GAUGES (FUEL FLOW, 20 FEET MANIFOLD, PRESSUApr 25, 1997 · N8091Q · Cessna 402B · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 97ZZZX1955Torque Tube · crackedDURING COURSE OF NORMAL FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED AIRSPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 15(+) KNOTS SLOWER THAN NORMAL, AND WHEN LANDING GEAR EXTENDED, PILOT NOTICED LEFT GREEN LIGHT CAME ON FIRST. (IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE NOSE LIGHT COMES ON FIRST). THE AIRCRAFT WAS INSPApr 10, 1997 · N7886Q · Cessna 402B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 97ZZZX1472Hub · crackedINSPECTION FOUND HUB CRACK LOCATED IN NR 3 HOLE, 2ND THREAD FROM OUTSIDE EDGE.Mar 14, 1997 · N69374 · Cessna 402B · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 97ZZZX1153Cylinder · crackedWHILE TROUBLESHOOTING A LEAKING INTAKE VALVE GUIDE SEAL, FOUND A CRACK IN THE NR 1 CYL EXHAUST PORT. FOUND SAME CRACKS IN NR 4 AND NR 5 CYLINDERS. YOU CANNOT SEE THEM WITHOUT DROPPING THE EXHAUST STACKS OFF THE ENGINE. THESE CYLINDERS HAD APPROX 850 HOURS Feb 28, 1997 · N303DC · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX1103Fork Bolt · brokenDURING APPROACH TO LAND, PILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN. NOSE GEAR SHOWED UNSAFE. A FLY-BY WAS DONE AND PERSONNEL ON THE GROUND VERIFIED THE NOSE LANDING GEAR WAS TRAILING AT 45 DEGREES. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO HOME BASE AND A NOSE GEAR UP LANDING WAS MADE. INSFeb 26, 1997 · N7162K · Cessna 402B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 97ZZZX1152Switch · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT, A/C RETURNED TO BASE. FOUND LANDING GEAR SAFETY SWITCH DEFECTIVE. REPLACED SWITCH WITH CESSNA KIT SK 421-136B. OUR PARTS VENDOR STATED THAT DUE TO UNRELIABILITY, THE OLD STYLE SWITCH IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE Feb 25, 1997 · N303DC · Cessna 402B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU970081Switch · faulty(AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK MICROSWITCH LEAF SPRING BROKENJan 30, 1997 · Cessna 402B · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR AU970306Rib · cracked(AUS) LH WHEEL BAY CENTRE RIB UPPER CAP CRACKED IN AREA ACROSS ALLTHREE UPPER BRACKET BOLT HOLESJan 20, 1997 · Cessna 402B · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 97ZZZM670Bushing · failedFLT 131 - TCM TEARDOWN REPORT FOUND COUNTERWEIGHT BUSHING IN CRANKSHAFT CHECK, NR 2 LEADING EDGE, CRACKED AND BROKE UP AFTER ROTATING IN THE BUSHING BORE. THE COUNTERWEIGHT PIN BROKE THOUGH THE PLATE AND SNAP RING AND THEN ESCAPED FROM THE COUNTERWEIGHT. ALLJan 17, 1997 · N87147 · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZM257Connecting Rod · failedFLT 131 - EN ROUTE PQI-PWM - FLIGHT CREW LOST RIGHT ENGINE IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT BGR WITHOUT INCIDENT. PRE-INSPECTION NOTED OIL PRESENT, DAMAGE TO UPPER COWL. FURTHER INSPECTION NOTED BOTH MAGNETOS DAMAGED, NR 2 CONNECTING ROD THROUGH ENGINE CASE. Jan 17, 1997 · N87147 · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZM210Connecting Rod · failedFLT 131 - PQI-PWM - FLT CREW LOST RIGHT ENGINE IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED AT BANGOR AIRPORT. PRE-INSPECTION NOTED BOTH MAGNETOS DAMGED, NR 2 CONNECTING ROD THROUGH ENGINE CASE. ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED WITH 446.4 HOURS. ( M)Jan 17, 1997 · N87147 · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX2029Control Cable · frozenON DECEMBER 17, 1996, EN ROUTE, LEFT THROTTLE CABLE BECAME FROZEN UP. FLIGHT CONTINUED ON AND UPON ARRIVAL ON FINAL APPROACH, SHUT THE LEFT ENGINE DOWN AND LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. PUT THE AIRCRAFT IN A HEATED HANGAR UNTIL THE THROTTLE THAWED OUT, THEN BLEW AIR Dec 17, 1996 · N402B · Cessna 402B · Power LeverSDR EY2R9601319Races · corrodedRACES CORRODED.Dec 1, 1996 · Cessna 402B · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX5958Bulkhead · crackedDURING WING INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT MAIN FUEL TANK AFT BULKHEAD HAD CRACKED. REPLACED BULKHEAD WITH NEW FROM CESSNA. SUSPECT THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE IS THE RELATIVE HIGH TIME OF THE AIRPLANE.Nov 14, 1996 · N765EA · Cessna 402B · Fuel StorageSDR EY2R9601193Bearing · corrodedRETAIN BEARING FOUND CORRODED.Nov 1, 1996 · Cessna 402B · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600158Hub · crackedPROP HUB ASSY CRACKEDNov 1, 1996 · Cessna 402B · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 96ZZZX5657Block Assy · teeth missingPILOT REPORTED THAT ABOUT EVERY 20 MINUTES, THE RT ENGINE WOULD RUN ROUGH FOR A SECOND. FOUND DISTRIBUTOR GEAR TEETH MISSING FROM DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK ASSY. REPLACED MAGNETO WITH NEW.Nov 1, 1996 · N773EA · Cessna 402B · Magneto/DistributorSDR 96ZZZX5903Hub · crackedPROP INSP FOUND HUB CRACKED IN THREAD AREA.Oct 29, 1996 · N23NC · Cessna 402B · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 96ZZZX5556Spring · brokenDURING A ROUTINE COMP CHECK, NR 6 CYL WAS NOTED TO HAVE LOW COMP. THE ROCKER COVER WAS REMOVED TO STACK VALVE. AT THAT POINT, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE INT VALVE SPRING WAS BROKEN. THE ADJACENT ROCKER WAS THEN REMOVED AND ANOTHER SPRING WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN AOct 25, 1996 · N33NC · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR EY2R9601022Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN F35778YS, FOUND CORRODED.Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 402B · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9601021Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN F35903YS, FOUND CORRODED.Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 402B · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9601020Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN F35930YS, FOUND CORRODED.Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 402B · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9601019Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN F33462YS, FOUND CORRODED.Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 402B · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9601018Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN F35761YS, FOUND CORRODED.Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 402B · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9601017Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN F35476YS, FOUND CORRODED.Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 402B · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9601016Hub · corrodedHUB CORRODED.Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 402B · Propeller Hub SectionSDR EY2R9601015Hub · corrodedHUB CORRODED.Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 402B · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 96ZZZX5009Fuel Line · chafe/leakDURING PRE-FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED FUEL COMING FROM BEHIND ENGINE. MAINTENANCE FOUND FUEL LINE CHAFED THROUGH BY A NUTPLATE. THIS LINE WAS APPARENTLY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND SHOWED SEVERAL WEAR SPOTS.Sep 17, 1996 · N773EA · Cessna 402B · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
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