Cessna DC6B

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SDR CA070625004Supercharger · failed(CAN) AT TOP OF CLIMB ENGINE POWER DECREASED TO 20 INCH MANIFOLD PRESSURE AND 80 BMEP. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT. SUSPECT ENGINE SUPERCHARGER BLOWER FAILED. (TC NR 20070625004)Jun 24, 2007 · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine SuperchargerSDR FXG2007F00000Bracket · brokenAFTER FLIGHT MAINTENANCE FOUND THE OB ATTACH BRACKET AT THE OB END OF FLAP ASSY 5363998-501 BROKEN. THIS ALLOWED THE VANE ASSY 5371802-1 TO COME LOOSE AND DAMAGE THE FLAP. REPLACE THE FLAP AND VANE ASSY. RETURNED AC TO SERVICE. (K)Jan 31, 2007 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR CA060629005Cylinder · cracked(CAN) DURING CRUISE, NR 1 ENGINE BMEP INDICATION WAS FLUCTUATING, AIRCRAFT HAD A SLIGHT YAW. THE RETARDANT LOAD WAS JETTISONED AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND PROP FEATHERED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. UPON INVESTIGATION NR 15 CYLINDER EAR WAS FOUND CRACKJun 28, 2006 · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA060529006O-Ring · displacedDURING GROUND OPERATION BETWEEN FLIGHTS, MAINTENANCE CREW DISCOVERED OIL ON THE COWL FLAPS. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE UPPER OUTBOARD OIL TRANSFER TUBE PLUG WAS LOOSE. THE O-RING HAD BECOME DISPLACED. THE PLUG WAS REMOVED AND THE THREADS May 29, 2006 · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA060529005O-Ring · displacedNR 4 ENGINE OUTBOARD UPPER OIL TRANSFER TUBE PLUG FOUND LOOSE AND THE O-RING WAS FOUND DISPLACED, CAUSING RAPID OIL DEPLETION COVERING THE COWLS WITH OIL. MAINTENANCE STAFF NOTED THIS DEFECT DURING GROUND OPERATION BETWEEN FLIGHTS. THE PLUG WAS REMOVED AND TMay 29, 2006 · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2006F00011Cylinder · crackedNR 2 ENGINE SHUT DOWN DUE ROUGH RUNNINGFeb 23, 2006 · N444CE · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2005FA0001436Exhaust Valve · stickingENGINE EXHAUST VALVE STICKING (5 TIMES) MOST LIKELY CAUSED BY OIL. THE MFG ADDITIVE IN CONTACT WITH LEAD ON THE VALVE STEM CAUSES EXCESSIVE PHOSPHOR BUILDUP AND THE VALVE TO STICK. MFG IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM.Oct 15, 2005 · N996DM · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA050718005Case · deterioratedAIRCRAFT DEPARTED AND DURING CRUISE, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED THAT ENGINE NR 2 WAS COVERED IN OIL. THE PROP WAS FEATHERED AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED. DURING INVESTIGATION, THE MAINTENANCE CREW DISCOVERED THAT THE THREADS IN THE NOSE CAJul 4, 2005 · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Front SectionSDR NACA20040047Warning Switch · false activationTAKE-OFF WARNING HORN ON TAKE-OFF ROLL. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP POSITION WARNING SWITCH.Oct 18, 2004 · N7919C · Doug DC6B · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR CA040818009Lead · broken(CAN) DURING TAKEOFF FOR A PRACTICE, NR 2 ENGINE BACKFIRED. THE LOAD OF WATER WAS JETTISONED, THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE PROPELLER WAS FEATHERED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. UPON INVESTIGATION BY MAINTENANCE CREW, A BROKEN LOW TENSION IGNITION LEAD WASAug 17, 2004 · Doug DC6B · Ignition Harness (Distribution)SDR CA040712008Cylinder · cracked(CAN) DURING CLIMB AFTER A RETARDANT DROP ON A FIRE, NR 3 ENGINE BMEP BECAME ERRATIC AND A THUMPING WAS FELT AND BACKFIRE HEARD. THE REMAINING RETARDANT LOAD WAS JETTISONED AND THE NR 3 ENGINE WEAS SHUT DOWN AND THE PROPELLER WAS FEATHERED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURJul 11, 2004 · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20040012Check Valve · stuckHEAVEY FUEL VAPOR IN CABIN DURING CLIMBOUT. REPAIRED AFT ONE WAY CHECK VALVE ON RT SIDE OF BULK FUEL VENT SYSTEM.Feb 20, 2004 · N7919C · Doug DC6B · Fuel StorageSDR NACA20040003Cylinder · crackedNR 1 ENGINE BMEP DROP FOLLOWED BY NR 1 CYLINDER TEMP. OIL ON COWLING. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE, NR 2 CYLINDER DUE TO BEING CRACKED.Jan 7, 2004 · N7919C · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA030826011Cylinder · cracked(CAN) THE AIRCRAFT WAS ORBITING THE FIRE WHEN THE FLIGHT CREW HEARD A BACKFIRE FROM THE NR 4 ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND THE PROPELLER WAS FEATHERED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. MAINTENANCE CREWS FOUND THE NR 2 CYLINDER WAS CRACKED AT THE EXHAUST EAug 6, 2003 · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA030826012Cylinder · loose(CAN) DURING CRUISE THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED NR 1 ENGINE WAS BACKFIRING. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND THE PROPELLER WAS FEATHERED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. MAINTENANCE CREWS FOUND THE INTAKE INSERT ON NR 11 CYLINDER WAS LOOSE. THE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED WIJul 29, 2003 · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA040602009Cylinder · cracked(CAN) DURING DESCENT, NR 2 ENGINE BACKFIRED, THE FLIGHT CREW MOVED THE MIXTURE TO RICH, THE ENGINE STABILIZED FOR 2 MINUTES. THE ENGINE BACKFIRED AGAIN AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND THE PROPELLER WAS FEATHERED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INVMay 30, 2003 · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020060Cam · damagedNR 2 ENGINE FEATHER DUE TO NR 17 CYLINDER DOUBLE SHORTED SECONDARY. DURING INSPECTION FOUND FRONT CAM DAMAGE.Nov 20, 2002 · N7919C · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR NACA20020053Cylinder · burnedNR 2 ENGINE SHUT PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN FOR RUNNING ROUGH. NR 18 CYLINDER BURNED THROUGH THE SIDE. REPLACED NR 18 CYLINDER, OP CHECK GOOD.Oct 29, 2002 · N7919C · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020019Cylinder · damagedNR 3 ENGINE PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN, DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION PATTERN ON ANALYZER, NR 12 CYLINDER. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 12 CYLINDER ON THE NR 3 ENGINE.May 15, 2002 · N7919C · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020010Skin · crackedPASSENGER DOOR SKIN BENT AND CRACKED AT BOTTOM EDGE.Mar 12, 2002 · N7919C · Doug DC6B · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR NACA20020006Cylinder · crackedSHUT DOWN NR 4 ENGINE AT 0735 ZULU DUE TO BACKFIRING. REPLACED NR 11 CYLINDER.Feb 16, 2002 · N7919C · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20010041Engine · roughNR 4 ENGINE WILL NOT TAKE A LEAN (POSSIBLE LOW COMPRESSION ON THE NR 10, NR 16 CYLINDERS). REPLACED ENGINE, (DUE OVERHAUL).Nov 30, 2001 · N7919C · Doug DC6B · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR FXG2002F00001Fire Loop · defectiveAIRCRAFT DEPARTED AND 10 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT HAD A ZONE 1 FIRE WARNING ON NR 2 ENGINE. FIRE BOTTLES DISCHARGED, ENGINE FEATHERED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT. SUSPECTED FAULTY FIRE WARNING PANEL AND 3 DETECTORS REPLACED AFTER THOROUGH INSPECTIONov 2, 2001 · N6586C · Doug DC6B · Fire DetectionSDR FXG2001F00002Control Panel · faultyAIRCRAFT DEPARTED AND 10 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT HAD A ZONE 1 FIRE WARNING ON NR 2 ENGINE. FIRE BOTTLES DISCHARGED, ENGINE FEATHERED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT. SUSPECTED FAULTY FIRE WARNING PANEL AND 3 DETECTORS REPLACED AFTER THROUGH INSPECTION OF ENGINENov 2, 2001 · N6586C · Doug DC6B · Fire DetectionSDR NACA20010032Terminal · brokenDISCRPANCEY: Zone 2 fire waring, forward baggage.CORRECTIVE ACTION: Repaired broken terminal on the fwd baggage, fwd L/H detector.Aug 6, 2001 · N867TA · Doug DC6B · Detection SystemSDR NACA20010028Cam · failedNR 2 ENGINE NR 16 CYLINDER DOUBLE SHORTED SECONDARY, (FRONT CAM FAILURE). REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE.Jul 28, 2001 · N867TA · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR NACA20010026Cylinder · crackedDISCREPANCEY: #2 engine will not take a lean, oil loss noted.CORRECTIVE ACTION: Replaced the #9 cylinder assy.Jul 4, 2001 · N867TA · Doug DC6B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR NACA20010003Cylinder · crackedDUE TO NR 4 ENGINE ROUGH RUNNING, LOW POWER AT RUNUP, AIR LEAK NOISE. REPLACED NR 1 CYLINDER DUE TO CRACKED HEAD.Jan 20, 2001 · N867TA · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA200000017Cylinder · crackedNR 1 ENGINGE SHUTDOWN AT 2350Z DUE TO ENGINE ROUGHNESS AND LOSS OF BMEP. REPLACED NR 18 CYLINDER DUE TO CRACKED HEAD.Jul 28, 2000 · N867TA · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA200000012Cylinder · crackedFEATHERED NR 1 ENGINE AT 0025 DUE TO ENGINE ROUGHNESS AND CONTINUOUS BACKFIRING. SUSPECT NR 6 CYLINDER. REPLACED NR 6 CYLINDER DUE TO CRACK.Jul 14, 2000 · N867TA · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA200000015Cylinder · crackedNR 1 ENGINE FEATHERED AT 0342Z, WILL NOT ACCEPT A LEAN, RUNNING ROUGH, NOTHING ON ANALIZER/RUNNING ROUGH AT LOW POWER. REPLACED NR 4 CYLINDER DUE TO CRACK.Jul 11, 2000 · N867TA · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA200000004Washer · brokenWHILE FEATHERING NR 1 ENGINE PROP, 2 BLADES WENT TO FEATHER AND 1 BLADE DID NOT. TEAR DOWN OF PROP BEFORE SHIPPING TO REPAIR FACILITY SHOWED A BROKEN THRUST WASHER. REPLACED NR 1 PROP ASSEMBLY.May 17, 2000 · N867TA · Doug DC6B · Propeller AssemblySDR NACA200000003Carburetor · malfunctionedNUMBER 1 ENGINE, EXCESSIVE FUEL FLOW, WON''T RUN, FEATHERED PROP. REPLACED CARBURETOR.May 17, 2000 · N867TA · Doug DC6B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 20000918SH004Switch · shortedNR 4 FUEL BOOST PUMP SWITCH SHORTED OUT WHEN PLACED IN THE LOW BOOST POSITION DURING ENGINE START. SWITCH INTERNALLY SHORTED DIRECT TO GROUND. SWITCH REPLACED. SYSTEM THOROUGHLY INSPECTED. OPS CHECKED NORMAL. (X)Feb 15, 2000 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 20000907SH020Switch · shortedNR 4 FUEL BOOST PUMP SWITCH SHORTED OUT WHEN PLACED IN THE LOW BOOST POSITION DURING ENGINE START. SWITCH INTERNALLY SHORTED DIRECT TO GROUND. SWITCH REPLACED. SYSTEM THOROUGHLY INSPECTED. OPS CHECKED NORMAL. (X)Feb 15, 2000 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuel Boost PumpSDR 20000407SH009Switch · failedNR 4 FUEL BOOST PUMP SWITCH SHORTED OUT WHEN PLACED IN THE LOW BOOST POSITION DURING ENGINE START. SWITCH INTERNALLY SHORTED DIRECT TO GROUND. SWITCH REPLACED. SYSTEM THOROUGHLY INSPECTED. OPS CHECKED NORMAL. (X)Feb 15, 2000 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuel Boost PumpSDR CA991229019Bolt · broken(CAN) DURING INSP FLAPS AND AILERONS REMOVED FOR INSP. PORT INBD FLAP ACTUATOR-TO-FLAP ATTACH BOLT FOUND BROKEN, NO DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING AREA. BOLT REPLACED.Dec 9, 1999 · Doug DC6B · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR 98ZZZM822Valve · brokenWHILE EN BOUND TO SANTO DOMINGO, NR 1 ENGINE BACKFIRED CONTINUOUSLY, ENGINE ANALYZER SHOWED R-8 S/S AT 1225. PERFORMED PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUTDOWN. LANDING IN SANTO DOMINGO WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED NR 8 CYLINDER IN NR 1 ENGINE. ENGINE RUNUP CHECKED OK.Jul 30, 1998 · N841TA · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX3522Carburetor · erraticFLT 50 - SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE AT 1907Z DUE TO ERRATIC INDICATION OF BMEP AND FUEL FLOW. AIRCRAFT FERRIED TO ANC FROM GAL. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CARBURETOR AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (X)Jul 9, 1997 · N867TA · Doug DC6B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 97ZZZX3520Cylinder · crackedFLT 60 - SHUT DOWN NR 3 ENGINE DUE TO BACKFIRING. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 18 CYLINDER AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (X)Jun 26, 1997 · N434TA · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX3521Cylinder · crackedANC - FLT 751 - RETURNED TO ANC DUE TO NR 2 ENGINE BACKFIRING AT POWER SETTINGS ABOVE 30 INCHES, RPM 2400. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 13 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. ACCOMPLISHED OVERWEIGHT LANDING INSPECTION AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (X)Jun 25, 1997 · N867TA · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970421005Fitting · cracked(CAN) THE FITTING REFERRED TO IS MOUNTED AND COVERED WHICH PREVENTS IT FROM BEING CLEANED, INSPECTED OR TREATED FOR CORROSION. THIS CONDITION WAS FOUND DURING WINTER MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. FITTING WAS REPLACED.Mar 4, 1997 · Doug DC6B · Nacelle/Pylon StructureSDR CA961220001Wing Fitting · corroded(CAN) DURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED IN THE #1 AND #4 ALTERNATE FUEL TANK AREAS JUST INBOARD OF WS 421 ON THE BATH TUB FITTINGS. CORRODED AREAS WILL BE CLEANED, REPAIRED AND TREATED. THE DEFINED AREAS WILL BE MONITORED FOR CORROSION ANDDec 9, 1996 · Doug DC6B · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR CA961220002Fitting · cracked(CAN) THE FITTING IDENTIFIED IS MOUNTED AND COVERED PREVENTING IT FROM BEING CLEANED AND INSPECTED OR TREATED FOR CORROSION. THE FITTING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED DURING WINTER MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. ALL AIRCRAFT WILL BE NDT CHECKED USING ULTRASONIC AND EDDY CUDec 6, 1996 · Doug DC6B · Wing, Nacelle/Pylon Attach FittingsSDR 96ZZZM1140Cylinder Assy · crackedFLT NR 43 - SHUT DOWN NR 1 ENGINE AT 2110Z DUE TO OIL LOSS. AIRCRAFT FERRIED FROM OTZ TO ANC. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 2 CYLINDER DUE TO CRACKED HEAD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Jun 20, 1996 · N867TA · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZM1055Cylinder Assy · ringland failureFLT 601 - SHUT DOWN NR 3 ENGINE AT 2030Z DUE TO BACKFIRING. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ANC. MX REPLACED NR 18 CYLINDER ASSY DUE TO RINGLAND FAILURE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)May 10, 1996 · N434TA · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZM846Hyd Accumulator · failedMSDS - ON TAKEOFF ROLL, MAIN HYDRAULIC ACC EXPLODED CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE AND SYSTEMS. TAKEOFF ABORTED. SUBMITTER STATES, PROBABLE CAUSE, MAIN HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR FAILURE.Apr 22, 1996 · N841TA · Doug DC6B · Hydraulic Power Accumulator, MainSDR 96ZZZM1054Hydraulic Line · chafedFLIGHT 601 - RETURNED TO FAI DUE TO NO HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND NO HYDRAULIC QUANTITY. MX REPLACED HYDRAULIC LINE ON LEFT MLG RETRACT STRUT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Apr 20, 1996 · N434TA · Doug DC6B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 96ZZZM957Skin · corrodedFOUND CORROSION, SKIN LAP FS 69 LEFT LONGERON 25 TO 26. REWORKED, IAW SRM 12-56.Apr 12, 1996 · N841TA · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 96ZZZM956Skin · crackedFOUND SKIN CRACKED, FS 69 LEFT LONGERON 20 TO 21. REWORKED IAW SRM 12-56.Apr 12, 1996 · N841TA · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
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