Cessna S550

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SDR 2021F00166Seal · failedSMOKE IN COCKPIT, ENGINE OIL INDICATIONS.Jun 15, 2021 · N802Q · Cessna S550 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR IPMAS55030012121Coupling · rupturedDURING CLIMB A NOISE WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY A CABIN DECOMPRESSION. EMERGENCY DESCENT AND DECLARED EMERGENCY RETURNED AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER EVENT. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED OUTER DUCT TO ACM RUPTURED AND INNDER DUCT DISCONNECTED.Jan 21, 2021 · N509RP · Cessna S550 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR 2017FA0000523Relay · defectiveON 10/20/2017, AT APPROX 2000Z, ON VISUAL APPROACH TO KLAS, CREW NOTICED THE RED GEAR UNLOCKED INDICATION UPON GEAR EXTENSION. CREW ALSO HAD THREE GREEN GEAR SAFE LIGHTS AS WELL, AND THE GEAR HORN WOULD NOT SILENCE WITH THE FLAPS DOWN. CREW EXECUTED A 'GO AROct 20, 2017 · N750JM · Cessna S550 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 2017FA0000425Servo · defectiveAT 40000 FT THE AP STARTING PORPOISING SO THE AP WAS TURNED OFF BUT THE ACFT WOULD NOT TRIM PROPERLY. THE ACFT WAS DIVERTED TO CHA AND DESCENT WAS INITIATED BUT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE ACFT PITCHED DOWN WHILE DESCENDING. DURING THE FINAL PHASE OF FLIGHTSep 30, 2016 · N323JR · Cessna S550 · Autopilot Main ServoSDR 17GR201608150001Fan · failedOVERHEAD FAN FAILED TO OPERATE.Aug 15, 2016 · N406CT · Cessna S550 · Air Distribution FanSDR 2015FA0000650Relay · failedAT APPROXIMATELY 12:28 THE PILOT INFORMED THE TOWER THAT HE HAD A LOW POWER BRAKE ENUNCIATOR LIGHT. THEY ASKED HIM IF HE WANTED THE EQUIPMENT OUT AND HE STATED YES. DURING THE DEBRIEF HAD A VIBRATION IN THE ACFT, HE DECIDED TO KEEP FLYING THE ACFT HERE. APPRDec 15, 2015 · N882RB · Cessna S550 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 2014FA0000685Valve · failedVALVE FAILED TO EXTINGUISH ENGINE HEAT LIGHT IN FLIGHT. ITT RISE WHEN SELECTED. FAILED TO TEST ON GROUND. SWAPPED WITH OTHER SIDE AND PROBLEM INDICATION FOLLOWED. R & R VALVE. VALVE IN SERVICE 148 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. OBTAINED FROM MFG.Dec 2, 2014 · N408CT · Cessna S550 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR 5BMA201404010001Outflow Valve · faultyDURING CRUISE AT FL360, & NOTICED A SLOW CABIN PRESSURIZATION LOSS. CABIN ALTITUDE NEVER CLIMBED MORE THAN 500 FEET PER MINUTE. PILOTS DONNED OXYGEN MASKS, STARTED DESCENDING & DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. COMPLETED EMERGENCY CHECKLIST. AS ACFT WAS COMING TO A RMar 30, 2014 · N550SJ · Cessna S550 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow ValveSDR 7EXA20131105001Warning Message · illuminatedDURING CRUISE, CABIN RATE OF CLIMB INDICATED THE CABIN CLIMBING AT A RATE OF 6,000 FT A MIN.Nov 1, 2013 · N302MB · Cessna S550 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR 2013FA0000056Transmitter · brokenACFT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, LANDING WITH THE RT ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE FLAMED OUT ON TAKEOFF. THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE COWLING. ON REMOVAL OF THE COWLING IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL FLOW TRANSMITTER WAS BROKEN (TWO SCJan 25, 2013 · N84EC · Cessna S550 · Engine Fuel Indicating SystemSDR 2012FA0000536Downlock Switch · failedNOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCK INDICATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN GEAR WAS EXTENDED.Aug 3, 2012 · N122WS · Cessna S550 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 2012FA0000693Igniter · misinstalledDURING NR 2 ENGINE INSPECTION, IGNITER AND LEAD WERE REMOVED AND INSPECTED. AFTER INSPECTION, IGNITER AND LEAD WERE INSTALLED AND THE LEAD WAS CLOCKED INCORRECTLY ON THE ENGINE. THROTTLE LINKAGE WAS CONTACTING THE IGNITER LEAD AT FULL THROTTLE. PREVENTING TJul 26, 2012 · N800HW · Cessna S550 · Ignition Harness (Distribution)SDR A8JA201111260010Connector · corrodedDURING CLIMB, AT 5000 FT IN IMC CONDITIONS, CREW NOTICED RED 'AC FAIL' LIGHT & A FLASHING "MASTER CAUTION" LIGHT. CREW NOTICED AUTOPILOT DISENGAGE, ALTITUDE PRE-SELECT WENT BLANK, FLIGHT DIRECTOR "DISAPPEARED", & NR 1 ADI "TUMBLED". "NR 1 INVERTER FAIL" AMBNov 26, 2011 · N123FF · Cessna S550 · Electrical Power System WiringSDR VIBR20110119001Stringer · corrodedDURING A MODIFICATION TO THE ACFT, THE INTERIOR AND FLOOR WAS REMOVED AND UPON INSP, STRINGER WAS FOUND CORRODED FROM FS 206.0 TO FS 287.0, RBL 7.60 STRINGER AND STRINGER SPLICES WERE REPLACED WITH NEW PARTS.Nov 19, 2010 · N257JC · Cessna S550 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR K452010F00000Fitting · looseON LANDING, PILOT REPORTED BRAKING ACTION WAS NORMAL. UPON SECOND APPLICATION OF BRAKES TO ENTER A TAXIWAY, LOST ALL BRAKING ACTION. ACFT WAS STOPPED WITHOUT INCIDENT, USING EMERGENCY PNUEMATIC SYS. MX BLED BRAKES AND TROUBLESHOT SYS TO A LOOSE FITTING DRIVAug 31, 2010 · N727EF · Cessna S550 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR CA100803002Bellows · failed(CAN) DURING CLIMB PHASE, PILOTS NOTICED ABNORMALLY HIGH ITT INDICATION AND LOWER THAN NORMAL OIL PRESSURE INDICATION, THEY DECIDED TO DIVERT TO HOME BASE. UPON ARRIVAL MX WAS NOTIFIED AND THE LT ENG WAS INSPECTED. THE LT ENG WIRING HARNESS SHOWED EVIDENCE OFJul 31, 2010 · Cessna S550 · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR T17A408CT6/16Door · leakingWHISTLING NOISE HEARD FROM CABIN DOOR AREA, AND 6000' IAW MINUTE CABIN PRESSURE CLIMB NOTICED WHILE AT CRUISE ALTITUDE OF 34,000'. EMERGENCY DESCENT PERFORMED.Jun 16, 2010 · N408CT · Cessna S550 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2010FA0000509Servo · shortedIN THE PROCESS OF TROUBLESHOOTING A PITCH PUMPING PROBLEM, A REPLACEMENT PITCH SERVO WAS INSTALLED. AS SOON AS POWER WAS APPLIED TO AIRCRAFT, THE AUTOPILOT CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. THE SERVICEABLE SERVO WAS FOUND TO HAVE PIN A, THE +28 VOLT MOTOR INPUT FOR CCWMay 21, 2010 · N575EW · Cessna S550 · Autopilot Main ServoSDR 2010FA0000370Switch · inoperativeOVERSPEED WARNING INOPERATIVE. TESTED ON GROUND AND FOUND OVERSPEED WARNING SWITCH, PN 9912076-12, SN 173 TO BE OUT OF CALIBRATION. R & R SWITCH WITH OVERHAULED UNIT, SN 259 (PROCURED FROM MFG WITH A LAB TAG DATED AUG 12, 2009). TESTED AND UNIT FAILED. R & R SApr 16, 2010 · Cessna S550 · High Speed WarningSDR 2010FA0000368Switch · inoperativeOVERSPEED WARNING INOPERATIVE. TESTED ON GROUND AND FOUND OVERSPEED WARNING SWITCH, PN 9912076-12, SN 173 TO BE OUT OF CALIBRATION. R & R SWITCH WITH OVERHAULED UNIT, SN 259 (PROCURED FROM MFG WITH A LAB TAG DATED AUG 12, 2009). TESTED AND UNIT FAILED. R & R SApr 16, 2010 · Cessna S550 · High Speed WarningSDR 2010FA0000367Switch · inoperativeOVERSPEED WARNING INOPERATIVE. TESTED ON GROUND AND FOUND OVERSPEED WARNING SWITCH, P/N 9912076-12, S/N 173 TO BE OUT OF CALIBRATION. REMOVED AND REPLACED SWITCH WITH OVERHAULED UNIT, S/N 259. TESTED AND UNIT FAILED. R & R SWITCH WITH INSPECTED UNIT, S/N 09Apr 16, 2010 · Cessna S550 · High Speed WarningSDR CA090921005Motor · burned(CAN) CREW WERE TAXING TO HANGAR WHEN THEY DETECTED ELECTRICAL BURNING AND THEN SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED BAD BURNED ODOR IN COCKPIT AND IN TAILCONE. TTHE MOTOR WINDINGS HAD BURNED UP IN THE CABIN UNDERFLOOR BLOWER ASSEMBLY (TC 20090921005)Sep 19, 2009 · Cessna S550 · Air Distribution FanSDR T17A408CT9/29Fork · brokenNOSE GEAR FORK BROKE AT LT AXLE ATTACH POINT. IT IS SUSPECTED A PREVIOUS ANTI-ICE FLUID (TKS) LEAK IN THE NOSE AREA HAD DILUTED THE WHEEL BEARING GREASE AND CAUSED CORROSION TO SEIZE THE BEARING.Sep 11, 2009 · N408CT · Cessna S550 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 2009FA0000226Rib · crackedDURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF STC NR ST02664CH, INSTALLATION OF ENGINES, THE PYLONS REQUIRE DISASSEMBLY AND MODIFICATION. DURING DISASSEMBLY OF THE LT PYLON, THE AFT PYLON CENTER RIB WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE LOWER STRINGER CUT-OUT. THE CRACK EMANATES FWD FROM THEMar 13, 2009 · N543SC · Cessna S550 · Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/RibSDR 2009FA0000225Rib · crackedDURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF STC ST02661CH, INSTALLATION OF ENGINES, THE PYLON REQUIRES DISASSEMBLY AND MODIFICATION. DURING DISASSEMBLY OF BOTH LT AND RT PYLONS, THE AFT PYLON CENTER RIB WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE LOWER STRINGER CUT-OUT. THE CRACKS ARE EMANATING Mar 13, 2009 · N550BG · Cessna S550 · Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/RibSDR 2008FA0000580Bearing · failedFRONT BEARING FAILURE IN FLIGHT. (K)Aug 27, 2008 · N802Q · Cessna S550 · Starter-GeneratorSDR S8A2008F00003Acm · overheatedAPPROX 30 MILES SOUTH, AT FL410, EMERGENCY PRESSURIZATION AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATED, FLIGHT CREW INITIATED A DESCENT AND CONTACTED ATC. DURING DESCENT, FLIGHT CREW NOTED THAT THE CABIN ALT PRESSURIZATION CONTROLLER INDICATED THAT THE CABIN WAS ABOVE 10,000 FT WJul 13, 2008 · N91ML · Cessna S550 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR OXB2007F00000Engine · overspeedWHILE CLIMBING THROUGH 13K FEET, THE NR 2 ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY OVERSPED AND THE ITT EXCEEDED THE LIMIT OF THE INDICATOR. THE PILOT TRIED PULLING THE THROTTLE BACK TO IDLE BUT IT HAD NO EFFECT. THE PILOTS WERE FORCED TO SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE IN FLIGHT. (K)Dec 11, 2007 · N711MD · Cessna S550 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 2007FA0000915Hinge Bracket · corrodedLT OB HINGE BRACKET BROKE OFF DURING AILERON REMOVAL. APPEARS TO HAVE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. (K)Oct 1, 2007 · N52FT · Cessna S550 · Rudder Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA071003028Strainer · blocked(CAN) IN DESCENT, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE REDUCED AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED OIL COKING AND BLOCKAGE OF THE NR 4 BEARING SCAVENGE OIL STRAINER. (TC NR 20071003028)Aug 23, 2007 · Cessna S550 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA070827001Gasket · leaking(CAN) NR 4 BEARING GASKET LEAKED CAUSING COKING AND BLOCKAGE OF THE OIL SCAVENGE TUBE. (TC NR 20070827001)Aug 23, 2007 · Cessna S550 · Turbine SectionSDR 01Computer · defectiveSTICK SHAKER DID NOT ACTIVATE WHEN DOING STALL RECOGNITION/RECOVERY TRAINING.May 16, 2007 · N408CT · Cessna S550 · Stall Warning SystemSDR 5083Computer · defectiveSTICK SHAKER DID NOT ACTIVATE WHEN DOING STALL RECOGNITION/RECOVERY TRAINING.May 16, 2007 · N408CT · Cessna S550 · Stall Warning SystemSDR 2007FA0000364Landing Gear · malfunctionedEMERGENCY LANDING GEAR DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM INSPECTED DURING ROUTINE PHASE INSPECTION. EMERGENCY GEAR CABLES CHECKED FOR CORRECT RIGGING, AND EMERGENCY GEAR SYSTEM FUNCTION TESTED WITH AIRCRAFT ON JACKS. SYSTEM FUNCTION TESTED PROPERLY. PILOT ELECTED TO PERFORApr 20, 2007 · N32TX · Cessna S550 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR ZJ62006F00001Pressure Switch · failedHYD PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON TAKEOFF TURN AROUND AND MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. INSTALLED NEW SWITCH, PN 1106P59, SN4514. (K)Jul 27, 2006 · N578BB · Cessna S550 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR IMJ2006F00002Blower · seizedUPON LANDING, A SMELL OF ELECTRICAL SMOKE WAS NOTICED IN THE CABIN. AS THE AIRPLANE TAXIED THE SMOKE BECAME VISIBLE. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WAS REQUESTED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS EVACUATED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE SMELL/ SMOKMay 11, 2006 · N16RP · Cessna S550 · Air Distribution SystemSDR FCPR20060050Computer · failedAUTOPILOT COMPUTER FAILED CAUSING PILOTS ALTIMETER/AIRDATA COMPUTER TO FAIL.May 9, 2006 · N543SC · Cessna S550 · Autopilot ComputerSDR 2005FA0001643Resistor · burnedPILOT REPORTED FREON AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED WHEN SYSTEM TURNED ON. FOUND AFT EVAPORATOR BLOWER INOPERATIVE IN LOW POSITION, EXCESSIVELY NOISY IN HIGH POSITION. REMOVED FLOORBOARD FOR INVESTIGATION, FOUND BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR ASSY. Dec 6, 2005 · N22HP · Cessna S550 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR 2005FA0000632Balance Weight · looseWHILE CONDUCTING A PHASE 2 INSP, INSPECTOR NOTICED COCK-EYED BOLT HEADS ON AILERON. FURTHER INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING REMOVAL OF AILERONS, FOUND STATIC BALANCE WEIGHTS VERY LOOSE. STACK OF WEIGHTS HAD MUCH CORROSION, WHICH CAUSED THE ATTACH HOLES TO ENLARGE, Apr 7, 2005 · N1VA · Cessna S550 · AileronsSDR 2005FA0001125Handle · lack of lubeLANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND WITH ACTUATION OF SELECTOR HANDLE DOWN. EMERGENCY EXTENSION WAS ACTIVATED, AND AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER JACKING AND INSPECTING SYS, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE WOULD MOVE UP AND DOWN, BUT THE SPRINGSep 23, 2004 · N97SK · Cessna S550 · Landing Gear SelectorSDR XZA2004F00000Handle · stuckLANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND WITH ACTUATION OF SELECTOR HANDLE DOWN. EMERGENCY EXTENSION WAS ACTIVATED, AC LANDED WITH OUT INCIDENT. AFTER JACKING AND INSPECTING SYS, IT WAS FOUND THAT LANDING GEAR HANDLE WOULD MOVE UP AND DOWN, BUT THE SPRING LOADED IN ANDSep 23, 2004 · N97SK · Cessna S550 · Landing Gear SelectorSDR 2004FA0000712Clamp · incorrectCLIMBING THROUGH FL27, POP WAS HEARD FROM REAR COMPARTMENT OF AIRCRAFT. INSTANTLY CABIN RATE OF CLIMB WENT TO 4K FPM UP. CLEARED, AIRCRAFT DESCENDED TO FL10 AND CONTINUED ON TO LAND AT ITS INTENDED DESTINATION. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT CLAMP THAT SECURES CJun 9, 2004 · N999HC · Cessna S550 · Air Distribution SystemSDR 2004FA0000710Clamp · looseCLIMBING THROUGH FL27, A POP WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR COMPARTMENT OF AC. INSTANTLY CABIN RATE OF CLIMB WENT TO 4K FPM UP. CLEARED BY ATC, AC DESCENDED TO FL10 AND CONTINUED ON TO LAND AT ITS INTENDED DESTINATION. INVESTIGATION FOUND CLAMP THAT SECURES COUPLIJun 9, 2004 · N999HC · Cessna S550 · Air Distribution SystemSDR EWC2004F00001Duct · looseCABIN PRESSURE LOSS BECAUSE OF A COUPLING BLOWING LOOSE BETWEEN TWO MISALIGNED PARTS, THE WATER SEPARATOR PN 9912069-13 AND THE (Y), PN6515326-28. THE MISALIGNMENT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM.May 18, 2004 · N52CK · Cessna S550 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR EWC2004F00000Separator · misalignedCABIN PRESSURE LOSS BECAUSE OF A COUPLING BLOWING LOOSE BETWEEN TWO MISALIGNED PARTS, THE WATER SEPARATOR PN 9912069-13 AND THE (Y), PN 6515326-28. THE MISALIGNMENT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM.May 18, 2004 · N52CK · Cessna S550 · Humidity Control SystemSDR E812004F00006Connector · looseTROUBLESHOT INTERMITTENT ENGINE ANTI-ICING ANNUNCIATOR FAULT COMPLAINTS IAW MM AND TECH SUPPORT. FOUND (5) WORN/LOOSE PINS IN LT SIDEWALL AREA CONNECTOR P1289. REPLACED PINS AND REINSTALLED CONNECTOR. TKS/ENGINE ANTI-ICE SYSTEMS OPERATIONAL CHECKS, OK. SUSApr 15, 2004 · N22HP · Cessna S550 · Ice/Rain Protection System WiringSDR YNO2004F00002Uplock Switch · inoperativeON APRIL 12, 2004 AT APPROX 10:30 AM, AIRCRAFT WAS DEPARTING WHEN GEAR WAS SELECTED UP, THE RT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT COME UP AND LOCK. THE PILOTS COMPLETED THE CHECKLIST, THE GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN AND HAD AN ALL GEAR SAFE CONDITION. THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED AND Apr 12, 2004 · N62NS · Cessna S550 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR YNO2004F00000Actuator · wornDEPARTED AIRPORT, WHEN GEAR WAS SELECTED UP THE RT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT COME UP AND LOCK. THE PILOTS COMPLETED THE CHECKLIST THE GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN AND HAD AN ALL GEAR SAFE CONDITION. THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED AND LANDED WITH NO PROBLEM. I AM REQUESTING A ONApr 12, 2004 · N62NS · Cessna S550 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR E812004F00002Boss · crackedREMOVED OIL FILTER FROM NR 2 ENGINE DURING SCHEDULED PHASE (B) INSPECTION. FOUND RAISED BOSS ON BASE FOR O-RING SEAL CRACKED APPROXIMATELY .3333 OF THE WAY AROUND. NOTED (C) (17562), AND (10) MARKING EMBOSSED ON FILTER BASE ADJACENT TO PART NUMBER.Jan 22, 2004 · N22HP · Cessna S550 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 2003FA0001160Motor · burned outON 10/25/03 AT APPROXIMATELY 2200Z THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED ITH FOR PVD WITH 2 CREW AND 5 PASSENGERS. ON CLIMB FROM 10,000 TO FL 190 THE FLIGHT CREW SMELLED SMOKE. AT FIRST NO SMOKE WAS EVIDENT IN THE CABIN, THEN LIGHT SMOKE WAS DECLARED AND AN UNEVENTFUL LANDIOct 27, 2003 · N260BS · Cessna S550 · Air Distribution Fan
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