Cessna 550

Service difficulty reports · 988

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '550'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SDR 99ZZZX1135Valve · malfunctionedNEW FLAPPER TYPE CHECK VALVE WAS INSTALLED AND AIRCRAFT WAS PRESSURIZED WITH TEST UNIT. EXCESSIVE CABIN LEAK RATE WAS TRACED TO FAILED CHECK VALVE. THE RUBBER LINER STARTED COMING LOOSE FROM THE FLAPPER PART OF THE VALVE AND FOLDED PREVENTING IT FROM CLOSINGFeb 24, 1999 · N26496 · Cessna 550 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX873Igniter · damagedIGNITERS WERE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION AND CENTER ELECTRODE APPEARED TO BE MISSING ON ONE OF THE IGNITERS. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT WHEN LEAD WAS REMOVED FROM IGNITER, THE CENTER ELECTRODE WAS LOOSE INSIDE THE IGNITER AND PULLED PARTIALLY OUT CAUSING TJan 22, 1999 · N37201 · Cessna 550 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 99ZZZX548Indicator · malfunctionedDURING SLOW RATE OF TURNS, THE ATTITUDE FLAG APPEARS AND ADI SPHERE STUCK. ADI STUCK SEVERAL TIMES ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BANKS AND ATTITUDE FLAG COMES IN VIEW.Jan 12, 1999 · N26494 · Cessna 550 · Attitude and Direction Data SystemSDR 99ZZZX1056Valve · leakingON TAKEOFF, LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. AIRCRAFT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED VALVE ON EMERGENCY PNEUMATIC RESERVOIR (BLOW DOWN BOTTLE) LEAKED, PRESSURIZING DOWN SIDE OF LANDING GEAR RETRACTION SYSTEM. ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED AND SHIPPED OJan 12, 1999 · N84EA · Cessna 550 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA990111034Tube · chafed(CAN) ON DESCENT, THE LEFT ENGINE ANTI-ICE ANNUNCIATION WOULD NOT EXTINGUISH WITHIN 2 MINUTES AFTER SELECTED PER OPERATING MANUAL. TWO CONTACTS OF TEMP LO SWITCH P/N S105 WHICH ARE ON INSIDE OF THE LEFT HEATED LEADING EDGE WERE FOUND SHORTING ACROSS AN ALUMINUDec 22, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR CA981230028Sprocket · sheared(CAN) GEARBOX OUTPUT SPROCKET SHEARED WHEN ISOLATED FROM SECOND GEARBOX AND COMMANDED FLAPS TO MOVE. PART TC: 653.Dec 22, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX360Spring · brokePILOT REPORTED HE HEARD A 'POP' DURING ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND LEFT THROTTLE TRIGGER LOST TENSION. FOUND SPRING BROKEN AND REPLACED UNIT. FAILURE OF THIS SPRING COULD ALLOW THROTTLE TO MAKE A 'CUT-OFF' INADVERTENTLY INSTEAD AT IDLE.Dec 22, 1998 · N84EA · Cessna 550 · Power LeverSDR 99ZZZX263Valve · malfunctionedDURING FLIGHT, THE RT HAND ANTI-ICE APPEARED TO WORK NORMALLY FOR 6 MINUTES, LIGHT FLICKERED FOR 3 MINUTES, THEN REMAINED STEADY. AMMETER FOR BOTH LT AND RT GENERATORS MATCHED. LIGHT FLICKERED AT LOW AMPERAGE. TROUBLESHOOTING OF ANTI-ICE SYSTEM REVEALED STADec 22, 1998 · N26496 · Cessna 550 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR 99ZZZX136Line · chafedREF CESSNA IPC 28-20-01 FIG 1 ITEM NR 1. DURING RECENT PHASE 5J AND 5K INSPECTIONS, PRESSURE LINE TO EJECTOR TRANSFER PUMP (ITEM NR 40) WAS FOUND CHAFING AGAINST THE WIGGINS COUPLING (ITEM NR 6) ON THE T-CONNECTION BETWEEN MANUAL SHUT OFF (ITEM NR 1) AND FUELDec 1, 1998 · N2734K · Cessna 550 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX4720Valve · failedAIRCRAFT UNDERGOING IN-FLIGHT PRESS TEST AND IT FAILED CABIN LEAKAGE RATE CHECK WHEN PRESSURE SOURCES WERE SHUT OFF. WHEN PRESSURIZED ON THE GROUND, AIR FLOW WAS HEARD INTO THE CABIN ACM. DUCT FROM ACM TO REAR PRESS BULKHEAD REMOVED AND FLAPPER TYPE CHECK VANov 10, 1998 · N37201 · Cessna 550 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR CA981028008Motor · failed(CAN) ON APPROACH, PILOT FAILED TO GET POWER BRAKE PRESSURE AND ANTI-SKID BREAKER TRIPPED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND A NEW POWER BRAKE MOTOR HAD FAILED.Oct 22, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 98ZZZX4044Transducer · inoperableANTI-SKID SYSTEM INOPERABLE WHICH ALLOWED THE LT WHEEL TO LOCK-UP ON LANDING. AIRCRAFT SKIDDED THROUGH THE TIRE WHICH WENT FLAT. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED LT WHEEL SPEED TRANSDUCER INOPERABLE. REPLACING TRANSDUCER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM AT WHEEL SKID.Oct 19, 1998 · N727C · Cessna 550 · Brake Anti-Skid SectionSDR AU981346Bracket · misinstalled(AUS) RIGHT AILERON HINGE BRACKET INCORRECTLY RE-FITTED FOLLOWING REPAIR. PART TC: 9,832.Oct 16, 1998 · Cessna 550 · AileronsSDR AU981345Bracket · misinstalled(AUS) LEFT AILERON HINGE BRACKET INCORRECTLY RE-FITTED FOLLOWING REPAIR. PART TC: 9,382.Oct 16, 1998 · Cessna 550 · AileronsSDR 98ZZZX4059Channel · chafedDURING PHASE INSP, A CHAFED SPOT WAS NOTICED ON THE INBD UPPER ACCESS DOOR ON ENGINE COWL. INVEST REVEALED IT HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ENG MOUNT CHANNEL ON THE FWD SIDE. FOUND DAMAGE TO BOTH SIDES WHICH NECESSITATED REPLACING BOTH FWD CHANNELS. UPON INSP OFOct 15, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR 98ZZZX4058Channel · chafedDURING PHASE INSP, A CHAFED SPOT WAS NOTICED ON THE INBD UPPER ACCESS DOOR ON ENGINE COWL. INVEST REVEALED IT HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ENG MOUNT CHANNEL ON THE FWD SIDE. FOUND DAMAGE TO BOTH SIDES WHICH NECESSITATED REPLACING BOTH FWD CHANNELS. UPON INSP OFOct 15, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR AU981386Rod · broke(AUS) RIGHT FLAP INBOARD ACTUATING ROD FORWARD ROD END BROKEN THROUGH THE THREADED SECTION IN THE AREA OF THE LOCKNUT. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED CAUSE AS OVERTORQUING OF THE LOCK NUT WITH THE FLAPS BEING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.Oct 9, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR AU981309Rod · broke(AUS) RIGHT FLAP INBOARD ACTUATING ROD FORWARD ROD END BROKEN THROUGH THREADED SECTION IN AREA OF LOCKNUT. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED CAUSED BY OVERTORQUE OF THE LOCKNUT AND/OR FLAPS SLIGHTLY OUT OF RIG.Oct 9, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 98ZZZX4547Seal · failedAIRACRAFT LOST PRESSURIZATION DURING CRUISE AT FL 37 DUE TO A COLLAPSED CABIN DOOR SEAL. FLIGHT CREW EXECUTED THE EMERGENCY DESCENT AT THE NEAREST AIRPORT - EL PASO, TEXASOct 5, 1998 · N551BC · Cessna 550 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA980930020Cables · crossed(CAN) ON TEST FLIGHT AFTER PHASE V INSPECTION, PILOT NOTICED THAT NOSE DOWN TRIM CORRECTION RESULTED IN NOSE PITCHING UP. INSPECTION FOUND CROSSED ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES.Sep 17, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR 98ZZZX3696Tire · out of balanceTHE INTERNAL BALANCE WEIGHT/PATCH BECAME LOOSE FROM THE NOSE TIRE CAUSING AN UNBALANCED CONDITION OF THE TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY.Sep 14, 1998 · N57SF · Cessna 550 · TireSDR 98ZZZX4193Engine · malfunctionedPILOT REPORTED HOT OIL SMELL COMING FROM OVERHEAD VENTS DURING POSITIONING FLIGHT FOR MAINTENANCE. TROUBLESHOOTING SHOWED SMELL COMING FROM RIGHT ENGINE.Sep 3, 1998 · N84EA · Cessna 550 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA981014013Brake · overheated(CAN) FOLLOWING A REJECTED TAKEOFF, THE PILOT THOUGHT HIS TIRES WERE FLAT. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT BOTH SIDES WERE FLAT AND THE BRAKES WERE BURNING. FIRE EXTINGUISHED. INSPECTION FOUND BOTH BRAKES AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES WERE OVERHEATED CAUSING THE TIRES TO DEFLSep 1, 1998 · Cessna 550 · BrakeSDR CA980909002Light · inoperative(CAN) NAVIGATION LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED IN-FLIGHT. FOUND TAIL POSITION LIGHT ASSY GROUNDED INTERNALLY. CONTACTS MELTED AND BULB SOLDER PLUG MELTED CAUSING A SHORT.Aug 31, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Exterior LightingSDR 98ZZZX3439Line · chafedDURING PHASE 5K INPSECTION OF FUEL SYSTEM IN RT WING ROOT, A .023 INCH CHAFE WAS FOUND ON THE PRESS LINE TO THE EJECTOR TRANSFER PUMP. REF: CESSNA IPC 28-20-01 FIG 01 SHET 01 ITEM 40. CHAFED LINE (ITEM 40) IS LOCATED IN THE 'Y' (ITEM 28) OFF THE MAIN FUEL Aug 31, 1998 · N37201 · Cessna 550 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 99ZZZX51Gearbox · failedRIGHT ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 24,000 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. POSSIBLE ENGINE GEARBOX PROBLEM STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. FAILURE OF LOCK WASHER ON UPPER TOWER SHAFT DUPLEX BEARING. OVERHAUL OCCURRED 2,236 HOURS AGO.Aug 12, 1998 · N725RH · Cessna 550 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR 98ZZZX3220Control Box · failedRECEIVED AN 'EXHANGE' ANTI-SKID CONTROL BOX FROM SERVICE CENTER. UPON INITIAL INSTALLATION INTO THE AIRCRAFT WHEN THE ANTI-SKID SWITCH WAS SELECTED 'ON', THE ANTI-SKID FAIL 'AMBER' LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. INVESTIGATED PROBLEM AND DETERMINED THE 'EXCHANGEAug 10, 1998 · N10EG · Cessna 550 · Brake Anti-Skid SectionSDR 98ZZZX3230Indicator · shortedPIN APEARS TO BE GROUNDED TO CHASSIS. UNIT OPERATES ON BENCH, BUT WHEN INSTALLED INSTRUMENT PANEL, IT TRIPS THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.Aug 5, 1998 · N12549 · Cessna 550 · Turn and Bank/Rate of Turn IndicatorSDR 98ZZZX3221Inverter · burnedAT FL 31, SMOKE REPORTED IN CABIN. EMERGENCY LANDING REQUEST MADE. AIRCRAFT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY, AIRCRAFT INSPECTED FOR FERRY FLIGHT TO SWF WITH INDIRECT LIGHTING POWER INVERTERS DISABLED. INSPECTION REVEALED BURNED INVERTER, NO INDICATION OF CAUSE. SUSPECJul 30, 1998 · N998BC · Cessna 550 · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR 98ZZZX3325Wheel · out of balanceAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED VIBRATION ON ROTATION. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE AND FOUND LOOSE BALANCE PATCH IN NOSE TIRE. SEE PAGE 4 OF AUGUST '98 ALERTS FOR SIMILAR INCIDENTS.Jul 26, 1998 · N2GG · Cessna 550 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA980721018Motor · overheated(CAN) DURING TAXI AFTER LANDING, THERE WAS A RAPID ACCUMULATION OF SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. BLOWER MOTOR WINDINGS HAD OVERHEATED.Jul 13, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Air Distribution FanSDR CA980720016Solenoid · sticking(CAN) AFTER LANDING AND RT THRUST REVERSER FULLY DEPLOYED, THE PILOT COULD NOT INCREASE POWER FOR REVERSE USING THE TR CONTROL LEVER. THE DEPLOY INTERLOCK SOLENOID PLUNGER REMAINED IN THE LOCK-OUT POSITION, PREVENTING LEVER FROM MOVING TO THE POWER UP POSITIOJun 26, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR CA980629012Switch · failed(CAN) ON DESCENT, WHEN THE ENGINES WERE THROTTLED BACK, THE 'FUEL PRESS LOW RT' AND THE 'BOOST PUMP ON RT' ILLUMINATED. CREW SELECTED THE RIGHT BOOST SWITCH FROM 'NORM' TO 'ON' AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ENGINE PARAMETERS OK. AFTER LANDING , THE BOOST PUMPJun 23, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Fuel Pressure IndicatingSDR CA980706033Switch · failed(CAN) IN DESCENT THROUGH APPROX FL 320, CABIN ALTITUDE CLIMBED UP TO 6,000 FPM THEN REDUCED. CABIN ALTITUDE HELD AT 13,000 FEET DESCENDING THROUGH 13,000 FEET, CABIN DESCENDED AT SAME RATE AS AIRCRAFT. AFTER LANDING, AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND THAT THEJun 11, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA980622007Disk · broken(CAN) BOTH SETS OF BRAKE ROTATOR DISC ASSEMBLIES FOUND BROKEN. BOTH WERE IN VERY POOR SHAPE WITH SEVERE WEAR.Jun 9, 1998 · Cessna 550 · BrakeSDR AU980639Tire · failed(AUS) NOSE WHEEL TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE BEING INFLATED TO APPROXIMATELY 60 PSI.Jun 8, 1998 · Cessna 550 · TireSDR CA980615003Control Cable · kinked(CAN) AFTER AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN PARKED OUTSIDE ON RAMP FOR AFTERNOON WITH CONTROL LOCKS ON, CONTROL LOCKS COULD NOT BE SELECTED OFF. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INNER CABLE HAD BULGED OUT OF ITS CASING AND JAMMED. PART TC: 3,035.Jun 4, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Gust Lock Damper SystemSDR CA980610018Controller · failed(CAN) ON TAKEOFF, CABIN RATE NEEDLE STAYED AT ZERO AND CABIN ALTITUDE STAYED AT GROUND LEVEL. DIFFERENTIAL INCREASED AT FL 220 AND DIFFERENTIAL REACHED 8.5 CABIN ALTITUDE BEGAN INCREASING TO 6,000 WHEN AIRCRAFT REACHED FL 370, STARTED DESCENT AT 1,000 FPM. CAJun 2, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Cabin Pressure ControllerSDR CA980603002Hinge · cracked(CAN) CABIN DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK DUE TO CORROSION ON THE UPPER ATTACHMENT LUG ARM. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION DUE TO PREVIOUS REPLACMENT OF WRONG TYPE OF RIVETS.May 12, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA980525001Oleo · failed(CAN) RIGHT HAND OLEO ASSY COLLAPSED WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS IN THE HANGAR FOR MAINTENANCE. PART TC: 562.May 12, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 98ZZZX2192Hose · leakingPILOT REPORTED HYDRAULIC LOW LEVEL LIGHT CAME ON IN-FLIGHT. AIRPLANE MADE LANDING AT NEAREST AIRPORT. LANDING GEAR EXTENSION WAS NORMAL, SPEED BRAKES AND THRUST REVERSERS DEPLOYED NORMALLY. UPON REMOVING COWLING, THE LEFT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE HOSE WAS FOUND May 12, 1998 · N245CC · Cessna 550 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 98ZZZX2545Wire · detachedDURING A FAR 135 FLIGHT, THE FLAPS WERE SELECTED UP AFTER TAKEOFF AND WOULD NOT RETRACT ALL THE WAY UP. STEP 2 ABNORMAL CHECK LIST WAS PERFORMED (FLAPS INOPERATIVE). PARTIAL FLAP LANDING WAS PERFORMED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE WIRE FROM THE FLAP RELAY K44Apr 14, 1998 · N404BF · Cessna 550 · Flight Control System WiringSDR 98ZZZX1543Hinge Assy · corrodedCABIN DOOR REMOVED TO CHANGE BEARING ASSYS IN DOOR HINGE AND CORROSION DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED IN HINGE. THIS IS MADE OF MAGNESIUM AND THE CORROSION DAMAGE WOULD NOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE HINGE INTEGRITY. REASON FOR CORROSION WAS LACK OF LUBRICATIApr 9, 1998 · N26496 · Cessna 550 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 98ZZZX1692Stud · failedIN PERFORMING 10,000-HOUR MLG INSPECTION AND UPON INSTALLING NUT ON STUD, STUD SHEERED IN HALF AT BASE OF THREADED AREA ALLOWING ACTUATOR TO SEPARATE FROM LANDING GEAR. AIRCRAFT WAS ON JACKS. UPON INSPECTION OF STUD, DETERMINED IT WAS CRACKED AND CORRODED.Apr 1, 1998 · N310AV · Cessna 550 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR CA980421001Switch · intermittent(CAN) WHEN GEAR SELECTED DOWN NO GREEN LIGHT FOR NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK. ALSO, THERE WAS NO RED UNSAFE LIGHT OR ANY HYD ON ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT. GEAR RECYCLED, STILL THE SAME AND BULBS OK. GEAR BLOWN DOWN. AIRCRAFT LANDED OK. FOUR HOURS LATER THE GREEN LIGHT WASMar 26, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA980407023Stator · cracked(CAN) AIRCRAFT LANDED NORMALLY BUT WHILE TURNING AROUND AFTER TAXIING, THE LT WHEEL LOCKED UP. BRAKING WAS NORMAL DURING LANDING. WHEN MAINTEANCE REMOVED BRAKE, THE DISK-STATOR (P/N 133-893-2) WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE AREA OF A KEY SLOT IN THE STATOR. BOTH Mar 23, 1998 · Cessna 550 · BrakeSDR CA980225014Blower · failed(CAN) ON DESCENT, THE PILOT'S NOTED A FAINT BURNING ODOR AND GETTING STRONGER. OXYGEN MASKS AND SMOKE GOGGLES PUT ON. SMOKE THEN APPARENT AND AN EMERGENCY DESCENT LANDING CARRIED OUT. THE DEFOG FAN FOUND SEIZED AND THE 20-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER HAD NOT TRIPPED.Feb 20, 1998 · Cessna 550 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR 98ZZZX849Fuel System · leakDURING RELEASING AIRCRAFT FOR WORK ALREADY DONE, NOTED EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAKING (CLASS D, TYPE 4) UNDER LEFT WING, INBOARD OF WHEEL AND BEHIND LEFT WING HEATED LEADING EDGE. ALSO, NOTED THE NOSE TIRE WAS CUT TO THE CORD AND REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. CUSTOMER WAFeb 12, 1998 · N75ZA · Cessna 550 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX1095Valve · failedRECEIVED RECENTLY OVERHAULED VALVE FROM SUPPLY. INSTALLED VALVE, VALVE WOULD NOT PASS OPERATIONAL TEST IN AIRCRAFT. FOUND VALVE TO BE FAULTY. (INTERNALLY BYPASSING PNEUMATIC PRESSURE). PART WAS OVERHAULED 5-23-97 BY ALLIED SIGNAL AEROSPACE EQUIPMENT SYSTEMFeb 3, 1998 · N6775C · Cessna 550 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 98ZZZX614Relay · intermittentUPON REMOVAL OF THIS RELAY FOR REPLACEMENT, LOOSE HARDWARE WAS HEARD RATTLING AROUND INSIDE. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE AND PART NUMBER RELAY AND HAS BEEN FOUND ON SEVERAL OTHER OCCASIONS. THE RELAY WOULD NOT HAVE FAILED HADJan 27, 1998 · N2531K · Cessna 550 · DC Generating System
Back to Cessna 550