Cessna 425

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SDR O05R2004117Blade · scratchedSCRATCH IN SHOTPEEN ON SHANK. AMMENDED SERIAL NO IN BOX 5 (D) BF024Jun 17, 2004 · Cessna 425 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR O05R200400118Blade · scratchedSCRATCH IN SHOTPEEN ON SHANK.Jun 17, 2004 · Cessna 425 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR O05R200400117Blade · scratchedPROPELLER BLADE HAS A SCRATCH IN SHOTPEEN ON SHANK.Jun 17, 2004 · Cessna 425 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR O05R200400116Hub · crackedPROPELLER HUB CRACKED.Jun 17, 2004 · Cessna 425 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR EWG2004F00000Skin · wrinkledIAW REQUIREMENTS OF FAR 145.63, SUBMITS THIS 8010-4. IN THE PROCESS OF PERFORMING A PHASE 2 AND 3 INSPECTION, DIAGONAL WRINKLES WERE DISCOVERED ON THE TOP LT WING PANEL BETWEEN THE AUX AND AFT SPARS IB OF THE NACELLE. AFTER CONTACT WITH AND REVIEW BY MFG ENGJan 14, 2004 · N6845R · Cessna 425 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 2003FA0000519Structure · debondedTHE AILERON IS AN ALL ALUMINUM BONDED ASSEMBLY. THE AILERON WAS REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE AFT SKIN, USING DER APPROVED DATA AND WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE 11-15-2002. ON 05-08-2003 A BOND LINE SEPARATION WAS DISCOVERED ON A SKIN EDGE. REVIEW OF THE REPAIR PROCMay 8, 2003 · N788JL · Cessna 425 · AileronsSDR CA020530004Spring · failed(CAN) RFR: GEAR WOULD NOT GO DOWN.FINDINGS: FAULTY (OPEN) SOLENOID ASSEMBLY AND BROKEN SPRING.May 23, 2002 · Cessna 425 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2002FA0000503Hose · failedHOSE WAS INSTALLED ON 10-15-99 1869.1TT. CURRENT AIRCRAFT TIME 2234.8 HRS. THIS HOSE LASTED 365.7 HRS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THIS AIRCRAFT. CESSNA SUPERSEEDED THE ORIGNAL HOSE P/N AS705976-1 TO THE AE7013002K024 WHICH IS SLIGHTLY LONGER,IN HOPApr 18, 2002 · N50JN · Cessna 425 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 2002FA0000407Tube · meltedRIGHT INSTRUMENT AIR PRESSURE WAS AT ZERO ON THE GROUND AND WOULD INCREASE AS CABIN PRESSURE INCREASED IN FLIGHT. FOUND PNEUMATIC SUPPLY LINE FROM COMMON TEE TO FORWARD PRESSURE BULKHEAD MELTED. REPLACED TUBING WITH SUPERSEDED (PN P610051) TWICE. BOTH TIMESMar 7, 2002 · N168MA · Cessna 425 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR 2002FA0000406Tube · meltedRIGHT INSTRUMENT AIR PRESSURE WAS AT ZERO ON THE GROUND AND WOULD INCREASE AS CABIN PRESSURE INCREASED IN FLIGHT. FOUND PNEUMATIC SUPPLY LINE FROM COMMON TEE TO FORWARD PRESSURE BULKHEAD MELTED. REPLACED TUBING.Mar 7, 2002 · N425GM · Cessna 425 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR 2002FA0000405Tube · meltedRIGHT INSTRUMENT AIR PRESSURE WAS AT ZERO ON THE GROUND AND WOULD INCREASE AS CABIN PRESSURE INCREASED IN FLIGHT. FOUND PNEUMATIC SUPPLY LINE FROM COMMON TEE TO FORWARD PRESSURE BULKHEAD MELTED. REPLACED TUBING.Mar 7, 2002 · N71HE · Cessna 425 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR 2002FA0000364Window · crackedWINDOW, LOCATED IN UPPER CABIN DOOR, WAS FOUND TO HAVE 4 CONSECUTIVE MOUNTING HOLES BROKEN ALONG LOWER EDGE. A RETAINING RING, CALLED OUT IN PARTS BOOK, WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THIS WINDOW. THE INSTALLATION APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN DONE AT THE FACTORY, DUE TO DATEFeb 28, 2002 · N83GF · Cessna 425 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR 2001FA0000617Fan · failedAIRCRAFT RETURNED FROM FLIGHT WITH CABIN BLOWER OPERATING BUT NOT MOVING ANY AIR. GAINED ACCESS TO BLOWER ASSEMBLY UNDER CO-PILOT FLOOR. FOUND ALL FAN BLADES TO BE BROKEN OFF. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS. CHECKED MOTORNov 30, 2001 · N5PP · Cessna 425 · Air Distribution FanSDR WC72001F00000Link · corrodedTHE TRAILING LINK ASSEMBLY ON LEFT AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR HAD CORROSION AND PITTING PRESENT IN THE LIGHTENING BORE AT THE FORWARD OR UPPER END. PITTING IN AREAS WAS APPROXIMATELY .025. AFTER BLENDING AND REMAINING THICKNESS DETERMINED WITH UT THE PART WSep 19, 2001 · N425PL · Cessna 425 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 2001FA0000320Line · deterioratedLEFT SIDE WALL WAS REMOVED TO INSTALL RADIO EQUIPMENT. THE VERTICAL DUCT FOR AIR TO OVERHEAD WEMAC SHOWED DEFINITE SIGNS OF BURNING AND SEVERE DETERIORATION. UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION, THE OXYGEN LINE CROSSING DUCT HAD SEVERE CORROSION WHERE CONTACT BETWEEN TAug 20, 2001 · N900MS · Cessna 425 · Crew Oxygen SystemSDR 20010511CW009Hose · rupturedHOSE PN 156F001-12D0196 MANUFACTURED IQ99 INSTALLED 3, 00 RUPTURED IN FLIGHT DUMPING OIL ON LEFT ENGINE.Apr 26, 2001 · N5CE · Cessna 425 · Engine Oil Storage (Airframe Furnished)SDR 20010423CW008Link · corrodedDURING PAHSE INSPECTION CORROSION WAS FOUND INSIDE THE LIGHTENING BORE OF THE AXLE LINK ASSEMBLY ON BOTH MAIN GEAR AT THE UPPER END (KNEE). CORROSION WAS REMOVED AND AFTER MEASURING REMAINING THICKNESS THE PARTS WERE FOUND WITHIN PRODUCTION TOLERANCES. THE Mar 8, 2001 · N1226B · Cessna 425 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 20010423CW007Link · corrodedDURING PHASE INSPECTION CORROSION WAS FOUND INSIDE THE LIGHTENING BORE OF THE AXLE LINK ASSEMBLY ON BOTH MAIN GEAR AT THE UPPER END.(KNEE). CORROSION WAS REMOVED AND AFTER MEASURING REMAINING THICKNESS THE PARTS WERE FOUND WITHIN PRODUCTION TOLERANCES. THE BMar 8, 2001 · N1226B · Cessna 425 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 20010323CW012Angle · crackedWHILE INSPECTING FOR FUEL LEAKS A CRACK APPROXIMATELY 2.5 INCHES IN LENGTH WAS FOUND IN THE LEFT CANTED RIB, JUST AFT OF THE FORWARD SPAR, BELOW THE TOP SKIN. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF THE ANGLE.Feb 19, 2001 · N926ES · Cessna 425 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 20001227SH001Trunnion · groovedFOUND TWO SMALL GROOVES WORN INTO THE NOSE GEAR UPPER TRUNNION WHERE THE DRAG BRACE ATTACH LINK CONNECTS TO THE UPPER TRUNNION. THE FORWARD END OF THE ATTACH LINK WAS MAKING CONTACT WITH THE UPPER TRUNNION DURING NORMAL OPERATION. FOUND BEARING IN ATTACH LINDec 22, 2000 · N111SU · Cessna 425 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CA001016009Door Frame · cracked(CAN) A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE LOWER MAIN CABIN DOOR. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED ON THE FRAME ASSEMBLY IN THE RADIUS TO THE FLANGE WHERE THE SEAL RETAINER STRIP IS ATTACHED AROUND THE FRAME. (SEE ATTACHED PC REFERENCE). THE FRAME PART NUMBER IS 5711145-4. THE CRACKSep 20, 2000 · Cessna 425 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 20000914SH016Fan Blade · brokenDURING FLIGHT, CREW SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC. UPON INVESTIGATION BY MAINTENANCE, FOUND THAT ALL OF THE FAN BLADES HAD BROKEN OFF AND WERE LAYING IN THE AUXILIARY HEATER ASSY. ONE BLADE MADE IT INTO THE HEATER COILS AND WAS BEING MELTED. INSTALLED NEW FAN BLAAug 24, 2000 · N5PP · Cessna 425 · Air Distribution FanSDR 20000825SH004Hinge · crackedDURING INITIAL INSPECTION OF THE AILERON, A SLIGHT BUCKLING WAS OBSERVED IN THE UPPER HINGE AREA. UPON REMOVAL OF THE UPPER SKIN, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE UPPER HINGE BRACKET AREA (P/N 5834120-6). THE CRACK EXTENDED FROM RIBS 5834110-90 TO 5834110-98, WJul 26, 2000 · Cessna 425 · Aileron TabsSDR 2000ZZZX720Nut · splitDURING A PHASE INSPECTION, THE LEFT NUT THAT RETAINS THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS FOUND SPLIT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. RECORDS SHOW THAT SB CQB 85-25 AND AD 85-25-11 WERE C/W IN 1986. THE SB AND AD ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. THE NUT THAT SPLIT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN TFeb 16, 2000 · N8FR · Cessna 425 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 99ZZZX4236Hose · failedSIDE WALL OF RIGHT OIL COOLER HOSE, PN AE705976, FAILED WHERE HOSE MAKES A SHARP BEND WHEN INSTALLED. HOSE FAILED WITH NO SIGNS OF PREVIOUS LEAKAGE. CESSNA RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION OF LONGER OIL HOSE, PN AE7013002K0204. HOSE INSTALLATION REQUIRES FORM 337 FOct 21, 1999 · N50JN · Cessna 425 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR AU990934Fitting · faulty(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR SUPPORT CHANNEL FASTENERS FAILED.Aug 25, 1999 · Cessna 425 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 99ZZZX2101Wheel · crackedMAIN WHEEL CRACKED IN SPOKE AREA.Apr 21, 1999 · N402NG · Cessna 425 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 99ZZZX809Encoder · malfunctionedERRORS AFTER 2 HOUR FLIGHT AT 13,000 FEET. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED UNIT.Feb 1, 1999 · N926FS · Cessna 425 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR 99ZZZX1005Aux Elec Heater · failedOPERATOR NOTED LOW HEAT OUTPUT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AUXILIARY ELECTRIC HEATER AND FOUND TWO OUT OF THREE HEATER COILS BURNED THROUGH WHERE THEY ATTACH TO THE WIRE HARNESS POST. ALSO NOTED SOME CARBON BUILD-UP ON ATTACH POST SCREW THREADS. CAUSE OF FAILED COOct 15, 1998 · N5PP · Cessna 425 · Heating SystemSDR 98ZZZX3621Windshield · crackedDURING REMOVAL OF COPILOT'S WINDSHIELD, NOTED 2 CRACKS EXTENDING FROM BOLT HOLES TO THE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD.Sep 4, 1998 · N39A · Cessna 425 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR 98ZZZX3234Mount · crackedLEFT ENGINE OUTBOARD ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET HAS SMALL CRACK ON THE FORWARD LOWER SIDE OF MOUNT.Aug 14, 1998 · N12268 · Cessna 425 · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA980707029Switch · out of rig(CAN) ON APPROACH, PILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN AND HAD NO NOSE GEAR INDICATION. RECYCLED GEAR AND RECEIVED ALL GREEN LIGHTS, BUT ALSO HAD A GEAR INTRANSIT AND HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ON LIGHT. PULLED ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENSION WHICH PUTS 2,000 PSI ON DOWN SIDE AND LANJun 21, 1998 · Cessna 425 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 98ZZZX2702Hose · meltedHOSE, P/N P610051, MELTED THROUGH AND BRITTLE. FACTORY SUGGESTED REPLACING HOSE WITH A HIGHER TEMPERATURE HOSE. LOUD AIR PRESSURE LEAK IN COCKPIT AREA. NO AIR PRESSURE INDICATION ON AIR PRESSURE GAUGE. HOSE RUNS FROM T-FITTING UNDER RIGHT AIR CONDITIONER EJun 9, 1998 · N5CE · Cessna 425 · Pneumatic SystemSDR CA980421002Fuel Nozzle · torching(CAN) DURING CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, NR 2 ENGINE POWER ROLLED BACK FROM 1244 POUNDS TORQUE TO 800 POUNDS, T5 TEMPERATURE WAS 670C AND NG WAS 81 PERCENT. PILOT RETURNED TO BASE. POWER SECTION REMOVED FOR HSI AND EXTENSIVE TORCHING DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE COMPRESMar 30, 1998 · Cessna 425 · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR 97ZZZX4499Skin · crackedDURING REMOVAL OF WINDSHIELD RETAINER FOR REPLACMENT OF WINDSHIELD, FOUND APPROXIMATEY 2 INCH LONG CRACK UNDER LT LOWER CORNER OF WINDSHIELD RETAINER. CRACK APPARENTLY CAUSED BY IMPROPER REMOVAL PROCEDURES OF RETAINER DURING A PREVIOUS WINDSHIELD CHANGE. AN Oct 9, 1997 · N6886V · Cessna 425 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 97ZZZX3803Actuator · intermittentRIGHT MLG SHOWED UNSAFE INDICATION WHEN EXTENDED. AFTER SEVERAL CYCLES, STILL NO DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION. TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM AND FOUND DOWN AND LOCKED SWITCH WITHIN RT MLG ACTUATOR TO BE UNRELIABLE INTERMITTENTLY. REPLACED RT MLG ACTUATOR ASSY.Aug 8, 1997 · N146GW · Cessna 425 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 97ZZZX2882Ground Wire · looseRIGHT GENERATOR CONTINUOUSLY DROPPED OFF-LINE, BUT WOULD RESET. FOUND GENERATOR GROUNDING ATTACHED TO SPAR WEB JUST AFT OF ENGINE. THE GROUND WIRE WAS LOOSE AND HAD BEEN ARCING TO SPAR WEB. ORIGINAL HOLE IS ORIGINALLY .375 INCH DIAMETER AND HAD BEEN ARCED OUJun 4, 1997 · N12214 · Cessna 425 · DC Generating SystemSDR 97ZZZX1932Control Cable · failedPILOT REPORATED WHILE ON APPROACH, FULL FLAPS WERE SELECTED. AT THAT TIME, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE A/C VIOLENTLY ROLLED TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT REGAINED CONTROL OF THE A/C BY RAISING THE FLAPS AND MADE A SAFE LANDING. UPON INSP FOUND RT FLAP HANGING Apr 2, 1997 · N67726 · Cessna 425 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX1963Camloc · failedDURING REMOVAL OF ENGINE COWL, ONE CAMLOC DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. CAMLOC FINALLY CAME OUT WHEN CROSS PIN FELL OUT. THE CROSS PIN FELL INTO ENGINE INTAKE AIR PLENUM. THE PIN WAS RECOVERED. CAMLOC RECEPTACLE IS OF AN OPEN BACK TYPE AND LOCATED INSIDE INTAKE AIApr 1, 1997 · N5PP · Cessna 425 · Engine Cowling SystemSDR 96ZZZX5943Switch · malfunctionLEFT HAND GENERATOR APPEARED TO CARRY ONLY 60 AMP LOAD. TROUBLESHOT TO AN INDICATION ERROR. FOUND BAT/GEN SWITCH TO CAUSE LEFT GENERATOR AMMETER INDICATION ERROR. INSTALLED NEW SWITCH OPERATIONAL TEST GOOD. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS FACILITY HAS FOUND TNov 19, 1996 · N35TK · Cessna 425 · DC Indicating SystemSDR 96ZZZX5411Piston · wornTHE PISTON, REF NR 20, IS WORN WHERE THE SEAL OR BEARING RIDES WHEN THE AIRCRAFT IS ON THE GROUND, ABOUT 6 INCHES UP FROM THE BOTTOM. THE WEAR AREA IS ABOUT 2.5 INCHES LONG AND ABOUT ONE-THIRD WAY AROUND THE PISTON ON THE FRONT OUTBOARD SIDE. TOTAL TIME ON AOct 1, 1996 · N89GC · Cessna 425 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 96ZZZX4150Elevator · mismanufacturedRECEIVED 'NEW' PART, DROP SHIPPED FROM CESSNA AIRCRAFT. PREPPED AND PAINTED TO MATCH AIRCRAFT. PLACED CONTROL SURFACE ON BALANCING JIG. PART REQUIRED 6 OUNCES OF ADDITIONAL COUNTERWEIGHT TO BRING WITHIN PRESCRIBED LIMITS. REMOVED EXISTING LT ELEVATOR DUE TJul 26, 1996 · N6773L · Cessna 425 · Elevator StructureSDR 96ZZZX4880Relay · failedRELAY CONTROLS THE APU CUT-OUT RELAY TO PREVENT USE OF WINDSHIELD HEAT WITHOUT THE GENERATOR OR APU ON-LINE. THIS RELAY SHORTED INTERNALLY WHICH POSSIBLY SENT A FALSE SIGNAL TO THE GCU WHICH CAUSED THE GENERATORS* TO GO OFF LINE IN-FLIGHT. AFTER EXTENSIVE TRJul 10, 1996 · N425BZ · Cessna 425 · APU ControlsSDR AU960586Microswitch · faulty(AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK MICROSWITCH FAULTYMay 6, 1996 · Cessna 425 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR AU960189Solenoid · intermittent(AUS) LANDING GEAR EXTENSION SOLENOID INTERMITTENT IN OPERATIONFeb 15, 1996 · Cessna 425 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX2497Bracket · brokenFOUND THE RT WING NACELLE FUEL TANK PROBES MOUNTING BRACKETS BROKEN AND LEFT ONE BENT. THIS CONDITION CAUSES ERRONEOUS FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION. FOUND THE WEIGHT OF THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK BLADDER TANK BEARS AGAINST THIS BRACKET WHEN THE TANK IS PARTIALLY OFeb 10, 1996 · N425DC · Cessna 425 · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR EY2R9601412Actuati Pin · damagedACTUATING PIN DAMAGEDFeb 1, 1996 · Cessna 425 · Propeller AssemblySDR 95ZZZX7024Arm · brokenPILOT SEAT BACK FELL BACK AFTER SUPPORT ARM BROKE, WHILE PILOT WAS DEPARTING AIRCRAFT. SUSPECT CAUSE IS METAL FATIGUE.Nov 21, 1995 · N77YP · Cessna 425 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 95ZZZX2938Fuel Control · req lubeHOBBS 115.1. TT A/F 4861.2. ON DESCENT, LEFT ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND TO POWER REDUCTION. TROUBLESHOT, CLEANED, AND LUBRICATED F.C.U., ROD ENDS, AND LINKGAGE. OPS CHECK OKAY. FLIGHT CHECK OKAY. ENGINE T.S.O. 1369.7.Jun 5, 1995 · N6773L · Cessna 425 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 95ZZZX2852Pump · failedFUEL PUMP ON LEFT ENGINE, SEAL LEAKED FUEL INTO FUEL CONTROL DRIVE, WASHING THE GREASE OUT OF THE DRIVE BEARING CAUSING BEARING FAILURE AND DRIVE COUPLING TO SHEAR.May 30, 1995 · N1BM · Cessna 425 · Engine Fuel Pump
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