Cessna 402C

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '402C'
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SDR EY2R9600949Ball Bearing · corrodedBALL BEARING FOUND CORRODED.Sep 1, 1996 · Cessna 402C · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600948Retain Bearing · corrodedRETAIN BEARING FOUND CORRODED.Sep 1, 1996 · Cessna 402C · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600947Retain Bearing · corrodedRETAIN BEARING FOUND CORRODED.Sep 1, 1996 · Cessna 402C · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600946Ball Bearing · corrodedBALL BEARING CORRODED.Sep 1, 1996 · Cessna 402C · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX5111Tire · flatAFTER COMPLETION OF FLIGHT AT THE GATE, FLIGHT CREW NOTICED LT MAIN TIRE FLAT. UPON TEAR-DOWN INSPECTION, NOTED WIRE FROM SIDE WALL DAMAGED THE TUBE. TOTAL TIME ON TIRE, 196 HOURS. MCCRARY 6.50X10, 8-PLY RECAP.Aug 10, 1996 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · TireSDR 96ZZZX5231Hook · failedUPLOCK HOOK FAILED. UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE OLD PART NUMBER IN CESSNA PARTS BOOK. INSTALLED NEW STEEL HOOK, P/N 5141312-2. SUBMITTER STATED THIS HOOK (STEEL) IS THE WAY TO GO. THE STOCK PART DELIVERED (THIN ALUMINUM) AND THE ONE SUPPLIED BY SERVICE KITS (TAug 9, 1996 · N763EA · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX3917Fitting · crackedWHILE C/W CESSNA SB MEB 95-10, FOUND RT ELEVATOR FITTING CRACKED AT AREA WHERE THE TAPER PIN COMES THROUGH. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THAT THESE FITTINGS ARE INSPECTED ANYTIME THE TAIL CONE IS REMOVED.Jul 18, 1996 · N305AT · Cessna 402C · Elevator StructureSDR 96ZZZX3931Crankcase · crackedPILOT REPORTED AN OIL LEAK CLIMBING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LEFT ENGINE. AFTER INSPECTING THIS AREA OF THE ENGINE, THE ALTERNATOR BASE GASKET APPEARED TO BE RIPPED AND A PORTION OF IT STICKING OUT OF THE FLANGE AREA. UPON REMOVAL OF THE ALTERNATOR AND BASJul 13, 1996 · N6878L · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 96ZZZX4235Cam Assy · looseCAM WAS LOOSE ON SHAFT. FAILED TO LIMIT FLAP TRAVEL TO THE DOWN SIDE AND BROKE DRIVE CHAIN TO FLAP CABLE. TAT: 12,176.3 HOURS. LAST INSPECTED ON 12,020.5 HRS, CHECK NR 2. PROGRESSIVE CARE ITEM NR 16. CAM ITSELF NOT SPECIFICALLY CALLED OUT IN INSPECTION.Jun 25, 1996 · N2717B · Cessna 402C · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX3789Fitting · corrodedOWNER/OPERATOR FOUND RT WING WOULD CREAK AND GROAN WHEN WING WAS FLEXED. INSPECTION REVEALED THE LOWER FORWARD MAIN SPAR ATTACH FITTINGS WERE WORN AROUND THE ATTACH BOLT. THE BOLT WAS FOUND TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE FITTINGS, FOUND THE BJun 25, 1996 · N821AN · Cessna 402C · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR 96ZZZX3788Fitting · corrodedOWNER/OPERATOR FOUND RT WING WOULD CREAK AND GROAN WHEN WING WAS FLEXED. INSPECTION REVEALED THE LOWER FORWARD MAIN SPAR ATTACH FITTINGS WERE WORN AROUND THE ATTACH BOLT. THE BOLT WAS FOUND TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE FITTINGS, FOUND THE BJun 25, 1996 · N821AN · Cessna 402C · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR 96ZZZX3787Fitting · corrodedOWNER/OPERATOR FOUND RT WING WOULD CREAK AND GROAN WHEN WING WAS FLEXED. INSPECTION REVEALED THE LOWER FORWARD MAIN SPAR ATTACH FITTINGS WERE WORN AROUND THE ATTACH BOLT. THE BOLT WAS FOUND TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE FITTINGS, FOUND THE BJun 25, 1996 · N821AN · Cessna 402C · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR 96ZZZX3372Switch · failedPILOT REPORTED THE RED UNSAFE GEAR LIGHT STAYED ON WITH GEAR UP AND LOCKED. CYCLED GEAR THREE TIMES, STILL THE SAME. ON TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND FAULTY NOSE GEAR UPLOCK SWITCH. OPERATED GEAR 6 TIMES AFTER SWITCH CHANGED PER CESSNA MM, CHAPTER 27. TAKEOFF FROJun 2, 1996 · N2651Y · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR EY2R9600700Split Retainer · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON SPLIT RETAINER.Jun 1, 1996 · Cessna 402C · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX2990Switch · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED COMPLETE AVIONICS ELECTRICAL FAILURE DUE TO AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH FAILURE. EMERGENCY AVIONICS BUS WAS ACTIVATED AND POWER WAS RESTORED.May 24, 1996 · N7037E · Cessna 402C · DC Power Distribution SystemSDR AU960750Pipe · fractured(AUS) LH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE PIPE LEAKING - LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUIDMay 20, 1996 · Cessna 402C · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 96ZZZX3384Spring · brokenDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, A CYLINDER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING CHANGED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. UPON REMOVAL OF THE ROCKER COVER, ALL 4 VALVE SPRINGS WERE FOUND BROKEN. AFTER REMOVAL OF ALL ROCKER COVERS, ONLY ONE VALVE SPRING WAS INTACT. THERE WERE NMay 20, 1996 · N3246M · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX2867Door · bracket brokeRIGHT NACELLE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT HOLD-DOWN BRACKET BROKEN CAUSING DOOR TO TRIP OPEN CAUSING A VIBRATION IN THE AIRFRAME. PART NOT LISTED IN CESSNA I.P.B.May 20, 1996 · N161TA · Cessna 402C · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR 96ZZZX2971Fitting · corrodedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, NOTED LOWER FORWARD CARRY-THROUGH SPAR FITITNG EXFOLIATING DUE TO INTERGRANULAR CORROSION.May 15, 1996 · N121PB · Cessna 402C · Fuselage, Wing Attach FittingsSDR 97ZZZX1046Mount Beam · crackedESTIMATED CYCLES = 28,000. ESTIMATED ENGINE CHANGES = 70. LEFT ENGINE OUTBOARD BEAM FOUND CRACKED AT FORWARD MOUNT LOCATION BETWEEN NUTPLATE HOLES.May 8, 1996 · N1376G · Cessna 402C · Engine Mount SectionSDR AU960664Rod End · failed(AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR LINK ASSEMBLY INBOARD RODEND FAILED IN THE AREA OF THE NUTMay 7, 1996 · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR 96ZZZX2463Piston Assy · wornINSPECTION FOUND THE HARDENED SURFACE OF PISTON AND ROD WAS WORN OUT BY CHECK BALL S272-5 CAUSING A MALFUNCTION OF THE UPLOCK. IT APPEARS THIS PISTON AND ROD WERE MALFUNCTIONING PREVIOUSLY BECAUSE, AT ONE TIME, IT WAS TURNED 180 DEGREES AND RE-ASSEMBLED. ALSOApr 21, 1996 · N3283M · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX2414Distributor Gear · teeth missingENGINE ROUGNESS NOTED. INSPECTION REVEALED RIGHT MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR GEAR MISSING SOME OF ITS TEETH (NOTED 259.6 HRS SINCE ITS LAST INSPECTION). CAUSE UNKNOWN.Apr 17, 1996 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU960440Drive · separated(AUS) LH ALTERNATOR DRIVE COUPLING RUBBER AND DRIVE CASING DEBONDEDApr 1, 1996 · Cessna 402C · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR 96ZZZX2034Brake Valve · looseLEFT BRAKE LOST FLUID WHEN BRAKE APPLIED. FOUND BLEEDER VALVE HAD COME LOOSE AND WAS CAUSING THE LEAK. TIGHTENED BLEEDER AND SERVICED BRAKE.Apr 1, 1996 · N3283M · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR AU960539Fitting · corroded(AUS) LH STUB WING ATTACHMENT FITTING CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION - FURTHER CORROSION FOUND FOLLOWING REMOVAL OF THE FITTINGMar 30, 1996 · Cessna 402C · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 96ZZZX2165Seat · failedWHEN LOADING PASSENGERS, A PASSENGER WAS LEANING ON THE SEAT BACK OF NR 4 SEAT AND THE SEAT BUCKET SEPARATED FROM THE PEDESTAL. THIS SEAT WAS A REPLACEMENT SEAT INSTALLED APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AGO AFTER THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. THE STC'D SEATS WERE Mar 29, 1996 · N2610Z · Cessna 402C · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR 96ZZZX1941Switch · out of rigPILOT REPORTS 'ONE OF THE GEAR WILL NOT LOCK IN THE 'UP' POSITION'. OPERATED GEAR MANY TIMES, COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. FOUND UPLOCK SWITCH ON RIGHT SIDE A LITTLE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT; REF: CHAPTER 32 OF THE SM. ADJUSTED SWITCH PER MANUAL. OPERATED GEAR 8Mar 21, 1996 · N2651Y · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 96ZZZX2576Drive Disc · crackedINSPECTION OF PROPELLER GOVERNOR FOUND DRIVE DISC CRACKED.Mar 14, 1996 · Cessna 402C · Propeller GovernorSDR AU960290Valve · leaking(AUS) WASTEGATE VALVE LEAKING OIL - OIL WAS DUMPED OVERBOARD VIA THE WASTEGATE VALVE DRAIN TUBEMar 12, 1996 · Cessna 402C · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR AU960289Csu · cracked(AUS) PROPELLER CSU END CAP CRACKED AND LEAKING - THE CRACK COMMENCED AT THE FULL FINE CONTROL STOPS AND RADIATED AROUND THE CENTRECOLLAR AND WAS HIDDEN BY THE CONTROL ARM RETURN SPRING - THE END CAP IS MANUFACTURED FROM A BRITTLE PLASTIC TYPE MATERIALMar 12, 1996 · Cessna 402C · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR AU960366Control Cable · frayed(AUS) LH FORWARD AILERON CONTROL CABLE CONTAINED NUMEROUS BROKEN WIRES OVER A 100MM (4IN) LENGTH AT THE PULLEY LOCATED AT THE FIREWALLAREA AT FS 100.00Mar 8, 1996 · Cessna 402C · Aileron Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX3623Separator Screen · froze upBIL - ON TAKEOFF (AIRBORNE), OIL PRESSURE AT RED LINE, FUEL FLOW ERRATIC, MANIFOLD PRESS VERY SENSITIVE AND ERRATIC, FUEL PRESS EXCEEDED RED LINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED AND LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. ALL TEMPS IN GREEN AT TAKEOFF. BOTH ENGINES NOTED COVERED WITH OIL,Mar 6, 1996 · N2718Y · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 96ZZZX1779Hinge · crackedBAGGAGE DOOR WAS OPERATED AND FLIGHT CREW NOTICED BROKEN HINGE. HINGE IS WHITE METAL AND SUSPECTED TO BE OLD STYLE SLIDE LOCKS THAT CAUSED FRACTURE. CURRENTLY, S.K. KIT OF HYD ACTUATOR INSTALLED. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS WHEN LOADING, MAKE SURE BAGGAGE DOES NOT SMar 4, 1996 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR AU960367Channel · destroyed(AUS) PILOT SEAT SUPPORT STRUCTURE CHANNEL DESTROYED DUE TO PROLONGED MOVEMENT WITH THE MOUNTING SCREWS UNDONE - LOOSE MOUNTING SCREWS ALSO FOUND ON SIMILAR AIRCRAFT - SUSPECT DUE TO PILOTS EXCERTING PRESSURE AGAINST SEATS DURING ENTRY/EXIT OF AIRCRAFTFeb 29, 1996 · Cessna 402C · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR 96ZZZX2188Hub · failedSHORTLY AFTER START-UP, THE LEFT ALTERNATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ACFT WAS SHUT DOWN AND INSPECTED. OUTBOARD BEARING OF ALTERNATOR FOUND FAILED. UPON ALTERNATOR REMOVAL, DRIVE HUB (PN 640934) WAS ALSO FOUND FAILED. THIS ALTERNATOR DOES NOT REQUIRE THE 100-HOUFeb 22, 1996 · N51SC · Cessna 402C · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 96ZZZX2187Bearing · failedSHORTLY AFTER START-UP, THE LEFT ALTERNATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ACFT WAS SHUT DOWN AND INSPECTED. OUTBOARD BEARING OF ALTERNATOR FOUND FAILED. UPON ALTERNATOR REMOVAL, DRIVE HUB (PN 640934) WAS ALSO FOUND FAILED. THIS ALTERNATOR DOES NOT REQUIRE THE 100-HOUFeb 22, 1996 · N51SC · Cessna 402C · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR AU960208Seal · unapproved part(AUS) RH ENGINE FUEL NOZZLE SEALS PNO 633958-3 AND WASHERS PNO 640612 DETERIORATED AND IN POOR CONDITION - ON TWO NOZZLES THE 'O' RING PNO 630979-9 HAD BEEN SUBSTITUTED BY AN UNKNOWN BLACK RUBBER 'O' RING WHICH HAD HARDENED TO A BRITTLE CONDITION - TWO NOZZLEFeb 19, 1996 · Cessna 402C · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 96ZZZX1501Engine · roughnessFLIGHT CREW NOTICED ROUGHNESS IN LEFT ENGINE. INSPECTED MAGS, COMPRESSION TESTED CYLINDERS, CHECKED SPARK PLUGS. ENGINE WAS GROUND RUN. FLIGHT OK'D. NOTED NO PROBLEMS. RETURNED TO SERVICE. NOTED: MINUS 21 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT TEMPERATURE.Feb 19, 1996 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 96ZZZX944Spring · brokenPILOT REPORTED A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AND DURING CLIMB AND INTO CRUISE. AFTER LANDING AT FINAL DESTINATION, MAINTENANCE PERFORMED A CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECK. ALL CYLINDERS ON BOTH ENGINES SHOWED NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE. AFTER FURTHER Feb 1, 1996 · N3246M · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX937Barrel Assy · crackedTRUNNION BARREL ASSY CRACKED AT THE TORQUE LINKS/LUGS AND IS COVERED BY CESSNA SB MEB 89-2. SUSPECT WORN OUT OF ROUND TORQUE LINKS/LUGS AND TORQUE LINK BUSHINGS CAUSING SEVERE MLG SHIMMY.Jan 31, 1996 · N6878L · Cessna 402C · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 96ZZZX934Fitting · crackedFOUND LEFT MAIN GEAR FORWARD SUPPORT CRACKED IN CASTING AT WEB ABOVE TRUNNION BEARING HOLE. THIS ISSUE IS ADDRESSED BY CESSNA SB MEB. SUSPECT THIS CRACK IS CAUSED BY REPEATED HARD LANDINGS.Jan 31, 1996 · N6878L · Cessna 402C · Wing, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR 96ZZZX773Seat · separatedWHILE LOADING PASSENGERS FOR A ROUTINE FLIGHT, ONE PASSENGER (WEIGHT, APPROX 200 POUNDS) PUSHED HIMSELF BACK AGAINST THE SEAT BACK AND THE SEAT SEPARATED FROM ITS BASE. SEATS INSTALLED IN THIS AIRCRAFT ARE THE 'ENVIROFORM' SEATS THAT HAVE BEEN STC'D TO ELIMINJan 30, 1996 · N2610Z · Cessna 402C · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR 96ZZZX797Fitting · corrodedAT ANNUAL INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT REAR WING SPAR ATTACH FITTING. THE FITTING WAS REPLACED.Jan 29, 1996 · N6838A · Cessna 402C · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR 95ZZZX7018Master Cylinder · contaminatedCONSTANT REPORTS OF POOR BRAKES PROMPTED A REMOVAL AND INSPECTION OF MASTER CYLINDER. FOUND SIGNS OF CONTAMINATION BY REMAINS OF DISSOLVED RUBBER. REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER AND HOSES. SUBMITTER BELIEVES BRAKES WERE SERVICED WITH SOMETHING OTHER THAN WHAT IS Dec 7, 1995 · N26150 · Cessna 402C · Master Cylinder/Brake ValveSDR 95ZZZX6829Propeller · leakingRED DYE LEAKING FROM DOME. SUSPECTED SEALS FAILED INTERNALLY. ONE BLADE LOOSE BEYOND MANUFACTURER'S LIMITS.Nov 17, 1995 · N3246M · Cessna 402C · Propeller AssemblySDR 95ZZZX6618Flyweight Base · crackedFOUND GOVERNOR FLYWEIGHT BASE CRACKED.Nov 8, 1995 · N88TN · Cessna 402C · Propeller GovernorSDR 95ZZZX6435Flyweight · base crackedPROPELLER GOVERNOR FLYWEIGHT BASE CRACKED.Nov 8, 1995 · N88TN · Cessna 402C · Propeller GovernorSDR 95ZZZX5390Actuator Assy · failedMHH/FLL - FLT 446 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A PITCH UP, PITCH DOWN, AND SEVERE VIBRATION. THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO FPO AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO FPO TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE ELEVATOR PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR. THESep 9, 1995 · N69SC · Cessna 402C · Elevator Control SystemSDR 95ZZZX5524Channel · crackedDURING INSPECTION, FOUND CHANNELS CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW. SUSPECT CAUSE - HILOK'S BECAME LOOSE ON CHANNELS CAUSING BEND RADIUS TO CRACK.Sep 8, 1995 · N2711X · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
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