Cessna P210N

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SDR 99ZZZX28Valve · leakingDURING CLIMB THROUGH 14,000 FEET, PILOT REPORTED A 'POP' FOLLOWED BY A REDUCTION OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE TO NORMALLY ASPIRATED LEVEL. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE FOR INDUCTION SYSTEM WAS LEAKING. REPLACED VALVE.Dec 3, 1998 · N130RC · Cessna P210N · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 99ZZZX29Gasket · missingWHILE TROUBLESHOOTING LOW MANIFOLD PRESSURE, THE GASKET BETWEEN THE TURBOCHARGER TURBINE INLET AND EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS FOUND MISSING CREATING A SERIOUS EXHAUST LEAK. GASKET WAS INSTALLED PER P210N MM. THIS PART IS NOT ILLUSTRATED IN THE PARTS MANUAL, BUT IS LDec 1, 1998 · N130RC · Cessna P210N · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 99ZZZX3Support · looseAIRPLANE HAD NO GREEN LIGHT INDICATION FOR GEAR DOWN. FOUND MAIN GEAR DOWNLOCK SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LOOSE. THE LOOSE BOLTS ALLOWED THE SHIM TO SHIFT OUT OF POSITION. THE BOLTS WERE NOT SAFETIED. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED OTHER OPERATORS CHECK THEIR 210 NEXT TIME Oct 28, 1998 · N5486W · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 99ZZZX2Support · looseAIRPLANE HAD NO GREEN LIGHT INDICATION FOR GEAR DOWN. FOUND MAIN GEAR DOWNLOCK SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LOOSE. THE LOOSE BOLTS ALLOWED THE SHIM TO SHIFT OUT OF POSITION. THE BOLTS WERE NOT SAFETIED. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED OTHER OPERATORS CHECK THEIR 210 NEXT TIME Oct 28, 1998 · N5486W · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 98ZZZX4590Lifter · chippedUPON REMOVAL OF CYLINDER NR 1, INSPECTION OF LIFTERS OF CAM LOBES REVEALED CYLINDER LIFTER FACE CHIPPED OUT CAUSING SCRATCHES ON CAMSHAFT LOBE. THIS AIRCRAFT DOES NOT HAVE A HISTORY OF PROLONGED PERIODS WITHOUT FLYING. ENGINE INSTALLED LESS THAN 3 YEARS AGO.Oct 20, 1998 · N665SW · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX4323Cylinder · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND ALL SIX CYLINDERS CRACKED BETWEEN TOP SPARK PLUG BOSS AND FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLE BOSS.Oct 1, 1998 · N67VM · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX4241Bolt · looseTHE PILOT REPORTED NOISE FROM LANDING GEAR DURING LANDING. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK SUPPORT BOLTS LOOSE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED INSPECTION AT EACH ANNUAL AND IF BOLTS ARE FOUND LOOSE, RE-TORQUE USING LOCK-TIGHT IOct 1, 1998 · N911DS · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 98ZZZX3612Turbocharger · wornSMOKE FROM THE ENGINE EXHAUST. OIL LEAKAGE AT BEARING SEALS. WORN OUT. NOTE: MECHANIC STATED OPERATORS ARE NOT DOING A COOL DOWN PERIOD AFTER OPERATION WHICH HELPS THE BEARING SEALS TO LAST LONGER IN THE TURBOCHARGER. TURBOCHARGERS SHOULD GO TO TB 1,500 HSep 11, 1998 · N3EM · Cessna P210N · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 98ZZZX3077Stringer · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION IN THE LEFT LOWER COWL SIDE RAIL FORWARD END. THE STRINGER HAD EXFOLIATION ON THE TOP OF THE STRINGER. REPLACED WITH NEW PART.Jul 14, 1998 · N104WD · Cessna P210N · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR 98ZZZX2980Pump · burnedDURING IFR FLIGHT AT 5,000 FEET, PILOT EXPERIENCED SMOKE IN THE CABIN. PILOT OPENED THE VENT AND EMERG WINDOWS AND LOWERED THE LANDING GEAR AND FLAPS FOR A DIVERT. THE SMOKE BECAME HEAVY AND AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING ACCOMPLISHED ON RUNWAY 14 AND PILOT SECURED TJun 25, 1998 · N5083W · Cessna P210N · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 98ZZZX2718Line · failedDURING TEST FLIGHT AFTER INSTALLING FACTORY REBUILT ENG, FUEL PRESS DROPPED FROM REQUIRED 186 POUNDS PER/HR TO 80 POUNDS PER/HR. A SAFE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS EXECUTED. UPON EXITING RUNWAY, ENG STOPPED RUNNING WITHOUT PULLING THE MIXTURE. EXITING ACFT, FJun 23, 1998 · N4617A · Cessna P210N · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 98ZZZX2697Control Unit · failedALTERNATOR CONTROL UNIT FAILED. INTERNALLY, FIELD OUTPUT PIN IS SHORTED TO GROUND. INSPECTION OF REST OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REVEALED NO DEFECTS IN WIRING OR SWITCHES. INSTALLATION OF ELECTRO SYSTEMS R575G RESTORED NORMAL OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. NOTEJun 1, 1998 · Cessna P210N · DC Generating SystemSDR 98ZZZX1470Skin · crackedCRACKS AT RIVET HOLES ON TOP OF BOTH WINGS FROM .25 INCH TO .75 INCH AT TRAILING EDGE BETWEEN WS 110.00 AND WS 124.00 AND ON WS 110.00. PRECISE FLIGHT, INC., SPEED BRAKES INSTALLED UNDER STC 2602NM ON 8-10-90 BETWEEN WS 124.00 AND WS 138.00. TOTAL TIME SINCEApr 3, 1998 · N67JK · Cessna P210N · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 98ZZZX1469Skin · crackedCRACKS AT RIVET HOLES ON TOP OF BOTH WINGS FROM .25 INCH TO .75 INCH AT TRAILING EDGE BETWEEN WS 110.00 AND WS 124.00 AND ON WS 110.00. PRECISE FLIGHT, INC., SPEED BRAKES INSTALLED UNDER STC 2602NM ON 8-10-90 BETWEEN WS 124.00 AND WS 138.00. TOTAL TIME SINCEApr 3, 1998 · N67JK · Cessna P210N · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 98ZZZX1337Spark Plug · delaminatedTHE SIDE MOUNTED GROUND ELECTRODE SHOWS SIGNS OF DELAMINATION OR END SPLITS. PREVIOUS MDR SUBMITTED AND WRITTEN IN ALERT 230 SEPT 1997.Mar 25, 1998 · N677PC · Cessna P210N · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 98ZZZX546Torque Link · failedWHILE TAXIING BACK AFTER LANDING ON GRASS STRIP, NOSE WHEEL GAVE SLIGHT SHIMMY AND AIRCRAFT VEERED TO A STOP. UPPER TORQUE LINK WAS BROKEN IN HALF MIDWAY BETWEEN BOLT HOLES. NO SIGNS OF PRIOR CRACKING.Jan 15, 1998 · N323DC · Cessna P210N · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 98ZZZX460Downlock Shell · deformedON APPROACH WHEN GEAR EXTENDED, LT MAIN GREEN FAILED TO LIGHT. EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION USED TO LOCK GEAR DOWN. INSPECTION REVEALED INTERIOR OF DOWNLOCK SHELL LT SIDE PEELED BACK AND FOLDED OVER PREVENTING FULL TRAVEL OF LEG AND STOPPING OVER CENTER LOCK FROJan 9, 1998 · N677PC · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 97ZZZX5163Pump · failedPILOT STATED DOOR SEAL INFLATION PUMP STARTED OPERATING CONTINUOUSLY IN FLIGHT, AND HE WAS UNABLE TO TURN IT OFF. THE CABIN BEGAN TO FILL WITH SMOKE, SO ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WAS TURNED OFF WITH MASTER SWITCH, AND EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE. A FIRE AT LEFNov 1, 1997 · N731NX · Cessna P210N · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 97ZZZX4330Stud Assy · mistorquedLOW OIL PRESSURE; ALL EXTERIOR INSPECTION AND TESTS EXHAUSTED. REMOVED ENGINE AND DIS-ASSEMBLED. FOUND VISUAL SIGNS OF ENGINE MAIN BEARING BORE MISALIGNMENT, I.E., MAIN BEARING PATTERN COVERING ONLY 50 PERCENT OF AREA, ALL FIVE JOURNALS. LOG BOOK ENTRY SHOWAug 28, 1997 · N4811K · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX2955Pump · failedDURING VFR FLIGHT, LOST AIR OPERATED INSTRUMENTS. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ENGINE TT, 1,700 HRS.Jun 11, 1997 · N40RP · Cessna P210N · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 97ZZZX1235Control Unit · failedTHE GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT FAILED DURING FLIGHT (IFR). PLANE MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING. NEW GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT INSTALLED. CHECKED OK.Mar 15, 1997 · N93LC · Cessna P210N · DC RegulatorSDR 97ZZZX1198Fork · failedON PROBABLE HARD LANDING, THE NOSE LANDING GEAR BROKE, WHERE THE FORKS ATTACH TO THE PISTON. NO RECOMMENDATIONS.Feb 23, 1997 · N323DC · Cessna P210N · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 97ZZZX977Cylinder · wornDURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, COMPRESSION CHECK REVEALED ALL SIX CYLINDERS LOW AS FOLLOWS: 35/57/50/51/49/51. CUSTOMER REPORTED USING 1 QUART PER HOUR PRIOR TO INSPECTION. REGULAR SOAP AT 50-HOUR OIL CHANGE REVEALED NO MAJOR PROBLEMS. TOTAL TIME 793.8 HOURS Feb 20, 1997 · N677PC · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX974Air Inlet · exh contaminatedDURING INSPECTION, EXHAUST RESIDUE WAS DISCOVERED IN TAIL CONE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT EXHAUST WAS ENTERING THROUGH THE CONDENSER AIR INLET INSTALLED FOR JB SYSTEMS, INC., AIR CONDITIONING STC NR SA71RM. THIS INLET WAS COVERED, AND CESSNA LOUVERS AND DOUBLERFeb 5, 1997 · N6262K · Cessna P210N · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR 96ZZZX5596Frame · crackedREMOVED ANTENNA FROM TOP OF TAILCONE, FOUND CRACKS IN SKINS P/N 1210504-4 AND P/N 1210504-6. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED REPAIRED BULKHEAD. PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED REPAIR AND SKIN DOUBLER FOUND CRACKED AS WELL. POOR LOCATION FOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION DUE TO Oct 1, 1996 · N40RC · Cessna P210N · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR 96ZZZX5027Worm Gear · screw looseSTC SA2602NM. SPEED BRAKES FAILED TO DEPLOY. SET SCREW PART NUMBER UNKNOWN USED TO SECURE WORM GEAR TO GEAR MOTOR SHAFT. HAD ALLOWED WORM GEAR TO SLIP OFF OF SHAFT. SHAFT HAD SMALL DRILL SPOT ON OUTSIDE DIAMETER AS DETENT FOR SET SCREW . SET SCREW IS LARGSep 18, 1996 · N731MV · Cessna P210N · Drag Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX5114Rocker · failedWHEN AIRCRAFT WAS FLYING, A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD. MAP WENT FROM 27 INCHES TO 20 INCHES WITH NOTICEABLE LOSS OF POWER AND INCREASED VIBRATION. AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED WITHOUT DAMAGE. NR 2 ROCKER COVER REMOVED AND BALL JOINT OF EXHAUST ROCKER FOUND LAYING IN COVERSep 16, 1996 · N4930K · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX5341Cylinder · head separatedDURING CRUISE ENGINE BECAME ROUGH RUNNING. EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED HEAD SEPARATION OF CYLINDER.Sep 7, 1996 · N44C · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX5222Stabilizer · loose rivetsFOUND LOOSE RIVETS ON LEADING EDGE OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ON THE FIRST TWO RIBS OUT FORM THE FUSELAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIVETS WITH NEW. AIRCRAFT EQUIPPPED WITH DE-ICE BOOTS.Sep 1, 1996 · N4752K · Cessna P210N · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 96ZZZX3563Lever Arm · looseWHILE C/W CESSNA SEB95-15R1, THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER INSPECTION. FOUND LEVER LOOSE AT SHAFT ATTACHMENT; ALSO, FOUND METERING UNIT LEVER LOOSE ON ITS SHAFT. CESSNA SB ONLY DEALS WITH AIRFRAME CONTROL ATTACHMENT. SUSPECT CAUSE, INCORRECT OVERHAUL PROCEDURES ORJun 27, 1996 · N5469X · Cessna P210N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 96ZZZX3922Valve · leakingFOLLOWING INSTALLATION OF FUEL VALVE, A FUEL SMELL WAS NOTICED IN AIRCAFT CABIN. INVESTIGATION REVEALED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE AFT PLUG ADJACENT TO THE FUEL LINE FITTING PORT WHICH IS AFT WHEN VALVE IS INSTALLED. THIS PLUG IS APPARENTLY INSTALLED DURING MANUFJun 26, 1996 · N4515K · Cessna P210N · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR 96ZZZX4395Actuator · pins brokenUPON SELECTING GEAR DOWN FOR LANDING, THE PILOT COULD NOT GET A NOSE DOWN AND LOCK INDICATION. AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED AND NOSE WHEEL COLLAPSED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR DOWNLOCK PINS WERE BROKEN WHICH ALLOWED ONE OR BOTH PINS TO VIBRATE INBJun 25, 1996 · N4811K · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX3748Actuator · crackedAFTER A HARD OFF-FIELD LANDING, FOUND LEFT MAIN ACTUATOR HOUSING CRACKED ADJACENT TO AND ALONG THE AFT PART OF THE UPPER SEAM OF THE HOUSING. CRACK RUNS FROM AFT END, FORWARD TO THE BASE OF BOSS FOR 'AN' FITTING. ENTIRE LENGTH OF CRACK IS OPEN APPROXIMATELY Jun 18, 1996 · N18DP · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR EY2R9600802Dowel · corrodedDOWEL CORRODED.Jun 1, 1996 · Cessna P210N · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX1246Bracket · crackedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACH BRACKET REINFORCEMENT WAS FOUND CRACKED .50 INCH IN THE LOWER LT RADIUS. CESSNA SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER SE84-17R1 CALLS FOR A REPETITIVE 100-HOUR INSPECTION OF THIS AREA, BUT IT DOES NOT LIST THE 'Feb 28, 1996 · N677PC · Cessna P210N · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR 96ZZZX683Actuator · crackedELEVATOR TRIM BECAME FROZEN IN-FLIGHT AND WAS NOT ABLE TO OPERATE TRIM WHEEL IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURE. AFTER ENTERING SHOP, TRIM WHEEL WAS FREE, BUT STICKY. FOUND TRIM ACTUATOR CRACKED AND DIRTY. SUBMITTER STATED ACTUATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SERVICED PRODec 21, 1995 · N210BG · Cessna P210N · Elevator Control SystemSDR 95ZZZX6927Gauge · contaminatedTHE AIRCRAFT IS EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL VACUUM SYSTEM. THE SUCTION GAUGE FILLED WITH CARBON DUST DURING A VACUUM PUMP FAILURE. THIS OBSCURED THE PILOT'S INDICATION OF A LEFT OR RIGHT VACUUM PUMP FAILURE (RED BALL), SINCE THE GAUGE STILL SHOWED VACUUM IN THE GRENov 4, 1995 · N4706A · Cessna P210N · Vacuum Indicating SystemSDR 95ZZZX6744Elt · malfunctionWHEN DOING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE ELT WOULD WORK IN THE ON POSITION, BUT NOT IN THE AUTO POSITION. BATTERY IS GOOD TO APRIL, 1997. INSPECTION WAS DONE PER FAR 91:207 AND/OR AS CLOSE TO IT.Nov 2, 1995 · N999KM · Cessna P210N · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 95ZZZX6018Hose · failedUPON INSTALLATION OF DE-ICE KIT ONTO PARTIALLY CONNECTED SYSTEM, FIRST TEST OF DE-ICE SYSTEM, TAIL FAILED TO INFLATE. FOUND NEW HOSE TO HAVE SPLIT. REPAIRED SPLIT. AIRCRAFT FLEW ONE HOUR, TAIL BOOTS FAILED TO INFLATE. FOUND 3 HOSES SPLIT FOR TAIL BOOTS. ROct 2, 1995 · N731MU · Cessna P210N · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR 95ZZZX2966Engine · oil sludgeDURING TEAR DOWN INSPECTION OF ENGINE AFTER PROP STRIKE, THICK OIL SLUDGE DEPOSITS WERE FOUND IN THE CRANKSHAFT AND THE OIL PAN. TWO ACCESSORY HOUSING GEARS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO PITTING AND WEAR. RECORDS SHOW THE ENGINE HAD BEEN RUN USING MOBILE AV-1 OIJun 6, 1995 · N4994K · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 95ZZZX3536Trim Tab · excess corrodedTRIM TAB BADLY CORRODED. TAB FILLED WITH FOAM, HOLDS WATER, AND CORRODES. BAD DESIGN, BUT CESSNA STILL HAS SAME TRIM TAB.Jun 5, 1995 · N6504P · Cessna P210N · Elevator, Tab StructureSDR 95ZZZX2899Trunnion · failedA LOUD BANG AND SUDDEN JAR OF THE RUDDER PEDALS WAS NOTED WHEN LANDING GEAR WAS EXTENDED FOR NORMAL LANDING. NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED DURING ROLL-OUT. CESSNA SEB94-19 HAD NOT BEEN COMPLIED. INSPECTION REVEALED LOWER TRUNNION FAILED AS DESCRIBED IN THE SB. SUBMIMay 26, 1995 · N4994K · Cessna P210N · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 95ZZZX2694Spring · brokenDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, OWNER ASKED ABOUT THIS PART BECAUSE HE HAD READ ABOUT IT IN A CESSNA PILOT'S ASSOC NEWSLETTER. THE NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK ASSY MUST BE DISASSEMBLED TO INSPECT THIS PART. GUESS WHAT? BROKEN PART FOUND. CESSNA HAS A NEW AND IMPROVED PARMay 8, 1995 · N4556K · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 95ZZZX2619Solenoid · burnedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, OWNER COMMENTED ABOUT DIM OR FLICKERING LIGHTS AND INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT FAILURE. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING PROCESS, A VOLTAGE DROP WAS FOUND ACROSS CONNECTION OF BATTERY CONTACTOR (24V IN AND 10 TO 12 OUT). CONTACTOR REMOVED AND CUTMay 8, 1995 · N4556K · Cessna P210N · DC Generating SystemSDR 95ZZZX2675Cylinder · separatedNO LOG BOOKS AVAILABLE AT TIME OF REPORT. NR 5 CYLINDER HEAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM BARREL. SEPARATION OCCURRED IN ALUMINUM HEAD AT EXTREME TOP OF STEEL BARREL. NO DAMAGE OCCURRED IIN BARREL THREADED AREA. CYLINDER PREVIOUSLY CHROME PLATED AND IS MARKEDApr 27, 1995 · N4783K · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX994Hose · failedPILOT REPORTED NO DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION. PILOT FLEW BY TOWER AND ALL THREE GEARS APPEARED DOWN AND LOCKED, BUT GEAR DOORS WERE NOT FULLY CLOSED. THE PILOT THEN LANDED WITH NO OCCURRENCES. UPON TROUBLESHOOTING THE SUPPLY LINE FOR THE NOSE GEAR DOOR ACTUFeb 20, 1995 · N3549D · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR 95ZZZX1650Control Cable · brokenDESCENT RATE CONTROL (DRC) DEFECTIVE DUE TO VERNIER CONTROL GETS TWISTED WHEN THE CONTROL FOR WING SPOILERS IS TURNED. THIS CAUSES CABLE TO VERNIER CONTROL TO TWIST AND BREAK. PRECISE FLIGHT INC., STC SA1456NM.Feb 1, 1995 · N6489W · Cessna P210N · Power Lever
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