Cessna T210N

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SDR 97ZZZX3945Bracket · chafedNR 2 CYLINDER REMOVED FOR LOW COMPRESSION. THIS EXPOSED LEFT REAR MOUNT. IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE WEAR IN IT CAUSED BY PROPELLER CONTROL CABLE HOUSING CHAFING AGAINST IT. THE DAMAGE WAS CLOSE TO THE CUT-OUT FOR THE BARREL NUT, SO TCM RECOMMENDED CHANGING MOUNT.Aug 29, 1997 · N6621A · Cessna T210N · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR 97ZZZX3944Mount · chafedNR 2 CYLINDER REMOVED FOR LOW COMPRESSION. THIS EXPOSED LEFT REAR MOUNT. IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE WEAR IN IT CAUSED BY PROPELLER CONTROL CABLE HOUSING CHAFING AGAINST IT. THE DAMAGE WAS CLOSE TO THE CUT-OUT FOR THE BARREL NUT, SO TCM RECOMMENDED CHANGING MOUNT.Aug 29, 1997 · N6621A · Cessna T210N · Engine Mount SectionSDR 97ZZZX3693Oil Tube · dislodgedDISCOVERED AT MAJOR OVERHAUL. NEW VAR CRANKSHAFT INSTALLED 1985, ACCUMULATED 1,550 HOURS. FOUND NR 3 OIL TUBE (INSIDE SHAFT) HAD DISLODGED AND WORKED ITS WAY OUT AND HAD PRACTICALLY CUT THE BEARING IN HALF. SUBMITTER BELIEVES THE VAR CRANKSHAFT HAS AS MANY Jul 21, 1997 · N5203A · Cessna T210N · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 97ZZZX3738Lifter · spalledDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION ON TCM FACTORY REMANUFACTURED TSIO520R (TIME 352.1 HOURS), CYLINDERS NR 1 AND NR 2 HAVE EXHAUST VALVE LEAKING. UPON CYLINDER REMOVAL AND HYDRAULIC LIFTER INSPECTION, REVEALED SPALLED LIFTERS IN NR 1 INTAKE AND EXHAUST POSTION.Jul 14, 1997 · N27FV · Cessna T210N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX3735Magneto · mistimedWHILE CHECKING MAGNETO TIMING DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED THE TIMING WAS SET AT TOP DEAD CENTER. ENGINE WAS FACTORY OVERHAULED BY TCM 2 YEARS AGO. IT NOW HAS 145 HOURS ON IT. THE MECHANIC THAT ANNUALED THE AIRCRAFT LAST STATED IN THE LOG BOOK HEJun 30, 1997 · Cessna T210N · Magneto/DistributorSDR 97ZZZX2617Skin · crackedUPON INVESTIGATION OF SKIN CRACK AT FS 166.4 IN THE TOP AREA OF EMPENNAGE, DETERMINED CESSNA FACTORY INSTALLED AUTOPILOT PITCH SERVO ATTACHED TO STA 166.4 BULKHEAD AND AREA SKIN FAILED. A TEAR-LIKE CRACK OCCURRED ON SKIN AND TWO CRACKS FOUND ON LOCATION BULKHMay 20, 1997 · N5144U · Cessna T210N · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 97ZZZX2340Trunnion · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE NOSE GEAR STRUT LOWER TRUNNION WAS FOUND CRACKED AT BOTH EARS WHERE THE VERTICAL BRACES ARE ATTACHED. THE CRACKS STARTED AT THE FWD END AND TRAVELED AFT .250 INCH ON THE RIGHT AND .125 INCH ON THE LEFT EAR. NOSE STEERING TURN LIMay 5, 1997 · N5154A · Cessna T210N · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 97ZZZX2049Piston · wrong partUPON DISASSEMBLY OF ENGINE, FOUND WRONG PISTONS INSTALLED. RECORDS INDICATE PISTONS SOLD AS PART OF A TOP OVERHAUL KIT WITH CHROME CYLINDERS (4/1994). CYLINDERS REMOVED FOR GLAZING AND 3 PISTONS WERE SCORED ENOUGH TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. REPLACED ALL 6 WITHApr 21, 1997 · N6480N · Cessna T210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX6005Gear Tooth · brokenDURING INSP OF MAG FOR POINT WEAR AND CONDITION, A TOOTH WAS FOUND BROKEN FROM THE DIST GEAR. A NEW GEAR, CONDENSOR, AND POINT WAS INSTALLED. THE MAG WAS RUN ON A TEST BENCH WITH NORMAL OPERATION. A POSSIBLE FLAW IN MATERIAL OR A GEAR HOLDING TOOL NOT BEINGNov 15, 1996 · N6506G · Cessna T210N · Magneto/DistributorSDR 96ZZZX5559Cylinder · brokenAFTER DEPARTURE, THE PILOT RETURNED AND LANDED DUE TO AN UNUSUAL NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. HE STATED THAT HE BELIEVED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAD PROBABLY BROKEN. UPON INVESTIGATION OF THE ENGINE, DISCOVERED THE NR 2 CYL HAD CRACKED 3/4 OF THE WAY AROUND THE CIRCUMFOct 22, 1996 · N4856U · Cessna T210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR EY2R9601580Cylinder · damagedPROP ASSY CYLINDER DAMAGEDJul 1, 1996 · Cessna T210N · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600887Retain Bearing · corrodedRETAIN BEARING FOUND CORRODED.Jul 1, 1996 · Cessna T210N · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600886Split Retainer · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON SPLIT RETAINERJul 1, 1996 · Cessna T210N · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600885Act Pin Assy · corrodedACT PIN ASSY CORRODED.Jul 1, 1996 · Cessna T210N · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX3926Pin · failedPILOT COULD NOT GEAR DOWN GREEN LIGHT AFTER REPEATED CYCLES AND EMERGENCY EXTENSION. AFTER FAILURE AND ON LANDING, ACFT PLACED ON JACKS AND GEAR CYCLED NORMAL UP AND DOWN OVER 20 TIMES WITH NO APPARENT PROBLEM. REMOVED NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR TO BENCH TEST, FOUNDJun 7, 1996 · N6939N · Cessna T210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX2775Doubler · rivets defectiveTOP RIVET ABOVE PLATE. NUT POPPED ON RIGHT SIDE AND WORKING ON LEFTSIDE. RECOMMEND PERIODIC INSPECTION.May 13, 1996 · N7353C · Cessna T210N · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR 96ZZZX2774Doubler · rivets defectiveTOP RIVET ABOVE PLATE. NUT POPPED ON RIGHT SIDE AND WORKING ON LEFTSIDE. RECOMMEND PERIODIC INSPECTION.May 13, 1996 · N7353C · Cessna T210N · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR 96ZZZX2418Spar · crackedDURING REPLACEMENT OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER REAR ATTACH BRACKET WITH NEW IMPROVED BRACKET PN 1232624-1 IAW SE84-17, DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION REVEALED A .75 INCH CRACK UNDER LEFT REAR ATTACH BRACKET AT OUTBOARD BOLT HOLE, IN RADIUS OF SPAR FLANGE. REPAIRED SPAMar 30, 1996 · N6185N · Cessna T210N · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 96ZZZX2417Bulkhead · crackedON INSTALLATION OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACH BULKHEAD MOD PER SB SEB 88-3, DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION OF BULKHEAD REVEALED SEVERAL CRACKS AROUND THE TOP RIVET HOLE UNDER THE LT DOUBLER, .3125 INCH LONG, AND VISIBLE BEYOND DOUBLER ON RT FORE AND AFT DOUBLERS. Mar 30, 1996 · N6185N · Cessna T210N · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 96ZZZX1537Switch · out of rigGEAR FAILED TO RETRACT. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND SQUAT SWITCH OUT OF RIG. JACKED ACFT, RE-RIGGED PER MM. OPERATIONALLY TESTED GOOD. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS CLOSE INSPECTION OF SWITCH AT SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS.Feb 8, 1996 · N6611C · Cessna T210N · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 96ZZZX1536Alternator · warning lightLOW VOTLAGE LIGHT WITH FULL LOAD. (PROP ICE, PITOT HEAT). AIRCRAFT LANDED. MECHANIC INSPECTED ALTERNATOR ATTACHMENTS, WIRING, AND BELT TENSION. NO DISCREPANCIES WERE NOTED. AIRCRAFT WAS TEST RUN ON THE GROUND AT SEVERAL POWER SETTINGS AND VARIOUS LOADS. Feb 8, 1996 · N6611C · Cessna T210N · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 96ZZZX800Bracket · bentDURING CERTAIN LANDING CONDITIONS, THE AIRCRAFT CAN PRODUCE A NOSE WHEEL SHIMMEY THAT CAUSES NLG SWITCH BRACKET TO BEND OUT OF POSITION. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS A PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOR PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF SWITCH. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS CESSNA BUILD A STRONGEJan 23, 1996 · N6611C · Cessna T210N · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR EY2R9600284Cylinder · corrodedPROP ASSY CYLINDER IS CORRODEDJan 1, 1996 · Cessna T210N · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX777Spring · bentNLG DOWNLOCK PARTS A NEW SPRING, GUIDE, PN 9882024-1, SHIELD, PN 1280207, WERE PURCHASED NEW FROM CESSNA. AFTER ONLY 30 HRS OF OPERATION, A VISUAL INSPECTION OF SPRING SHOWED SPRING AND SPRING GUIDE WERE COLLAPSED AND BENT ABOUT 30 DEGREES. REPORTED THE VENDDec 12, 1995 · N656MC · Cessna T210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX41Bracket · crackedUPON INSPECTION OF RIGGING OF THE RUDDER AND ELEVATOR CONTOL SURFACES FOR A MODIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT, FOUND LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED AT THE BOTTOM OUTBOARD SIDE OF BRACKET. INSTALLED NEW BRACKETS, P/N 1232624-1 IAW SE 84-17, REV. 1.Nov 30, 1995 · N7568N · Cessna T210N · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR 95ZZZX6772Magneto · corrodedPILOT EXPERIRENCED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE AFTER DEPARTING AIRPORT. PILOT RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND HAD MAGNETOS CHECKED. BOTH MAGNETOS WERE SEVERELY CORRODED INSIDE. ONE MAGNETO WAS DEAD. PILOT ELECTED TO REPLACE BOTH MAGNETOS WITH NEW UNITS. THIS IS THREE MANov 10, 1995 · N6086C · Cessna T210N · Magneto/DistributorSDR 95ZZZX6771Magneto · corrodedPILOT EXPERIRENCED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE AFTER DEPARTING AIRPORT. PILOT RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND HAD MAGNETOS CHECKED. BOTH MAGNETOS WERE SEVERELY CORRODED INSIDE. ONE MAGNETO WAS DEAD. PILOT ELECTED TO REPLACE BOTH MAGNETOS WITH NEW UNITS. THIS IS THREE MANov 10, 1995 · N6086C · Cessna T210N · Magneto/DistributorSDR 95ZZZX5635Belt · failedDURING FLIGHT, THE LOW VOLTAGE ILLUMINATED. DURING INSPECTION ON THE GROUND, A BROKEN ALTERNATOR BELT WAS DISCOVERED. THE BELT APPEARED TO HAVE UNRAVELED FROM THE TOP DOWN. THE ALTERNATOR HAD BEEN REPLACED 14 HOURS EARLIER, THE PULLEYS WERE CHECKED FOR PROPESep 18, 1995 · N7067N · Cessna T210N · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR 95ZZZX5926Bracket · crackedLANDING GEAR SQUAT SWITCH BRACKET CRACKED POSSIBLY DUE TO NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY.Sep 11, 1995 · N5408A · Cessna T210N · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 95ZZZX5138Magneto · burnedMAGNETO LOOKED LIKE NEW FROM OUTSIDE. WHEN REMOVED ALL COMPONENTS INSIDE WERE BURNED UP. NO ROTOR AND ONLY 3 TOWERS OF DISTRIBUTOR WERE LEFT. MAGNETO WAS BURNED UP VERY FAST AND VERY HOT. DESTROYED HALF OF THE HARNESS CONNECTION (PLATE).Aug 20, 1995 · N37AA · Cessna T210N · Magneto/DistributorSDR 95ZZZX4599Magneto · failedENGINE BECAME ROUGH IN-FLIGHT. FOUND WOULD RUN BETTER ON RT MAG ONLY. INVESTIGATION FOUND WHEN LEFT MAG REMOVED. IT WAS DESTROYED BY AN INTERNAL FIRE. SUSPECT OIL LEAK INTO PRESSURED MAG AND IGNITED.Aug 18, 1995 · N37AA · Cessna T210N · Magneto/DistributorSDR 95ZZZX4484Pipe · misinstalledWHILE PERFORMING A PRESSURE TEST OF THE EXHAUST IAW AD 71-09-07, NOTED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT THE CLAMP AFT OF THE NR 2 CYLINDER BELOW THE ALTERNATOR AND ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP. ONCE THE CLAMP WAS REMOVED, IT WAS NOTED THAT BOTH EXHAUST PIPES WERE THE SAME SIZE AAug 16, 1995 · N5310A · Cessna T210N · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 95ZZZX4388Power Pack · motor failedLANDING GEAR POWER PACK INOPERATIVE. REMOVED ELECTRIC MOTOR. FOUND ARMATURE HAD COME APART.Aug 9, 1995 · N1937U · Cessna T210N · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR 95ZZZX5752Reservoir · crackedPILOT REPORTED AN AVGAS ODOR IN COCKPIT AFTER AIRCRAFT SAT FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR. LEFT RESERVOIR TANK FOUND CRACKED ON AFT SIDE ABOVE WELDED FITTING. NO WEAR OR CHAFING PRESENT.Jul 23, 1995 · N6506G · Cessna T210N · Fuel StorageSDR 95ZZZX3989Switch · brokenLANDING GEAR RETRACTED, GEAR MOTOR SHUT OFF, BUT HAD NO UP AND LOCKED INDICATION. AIRCRAFT RETURNED AFTER AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED LT UPLOCK MICROSWITCH HOUSING BROKEN IN HALF. SUSPECT CAUSE, MICROSWITCH HOUSING MADE OF PLASTIC, CRACKEDJul 12, 1995 · N7213N · Cessna T210N · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 95ZZZX3789Disc · rustedDURING TIRE CHANGE, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTED THE RIGHT MLG BRAKE DISC RUSTED AND CRACKED APPROX 90 DEGREES AT WELDED FLANGE. NO RECORD OF THIS DISC HAD EVER BEEN REPLACED. PART TT 2,485.0 HRS. AIRCRAFT UNDERWENT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION 5-8-95 AND HAD OPERATJun 26, 1995 · N6192N · Cessna T210N · BrakeSDR 95ZZZX3132Cylinder · separatedCYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED COMPLETELY FROM BARREL. TOTAL TIME SINCE RE-BARREL, 18 HRS.Jun 8, 1995 · N6501N · Cessna T210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX3470Turbocharger · failedFOLLOWING DEPARTURE FROM AIRPORT WHILE IN A CRUISE CLIMB AT 8,500 FEET MSL, THE AIRCRAFT'S ENGINE LOST POWER, THEN SURGED. AN IMMEDIATE RETURN TO AIRPORT WAS MADE AND ON THE DESCENT, THE ENGINE WAS INTERMITTENTLY SURGING. MANIFOLD PRESSURE VARIATIONS FROM 18Jun 1, 1995 · N5244A · Cessna T210N · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 95ZZZX3225Rib · brokenFOUND 2 NOSE RIBS ON EACH STABILIZER WERE BENT OR BROKEN, ALSO, THE SKIN WAS CRACKED AROUND A RIVET IN ONE PLACE. SUSPECT THIS WAS CAUSED BY PUSHING DOWN ON TAIL TO MOVE AIRCRAFT.May 19, 1995 · N4895Y · Cessna T210N · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 96ZZZX5025Cover Assy · misinstalledSHORTLY AFTER REINSTALLATION OF ENGINE, PILOT REPORTED FUEL PRESSURE COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED AS ACFT GAINED ALTITUDE. FUEL PRESSURE BEGAN TO DROP ABOVE 3,500 FEET MSL, AND BOOST PUMP NEEDED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FUEL FLOWS AS ACFT CLIMBED ABOVE 7,000 FEET MLS.Mar 27, 1995 · N6439N · Cessna T210N · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 95ZZZX1732Actuator · wornELEVATOR TRIM HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY DUE TO WORN TRIM ACTUATOR, DUE TO HIGH REPLACEMENT COST, ACTUATORS ARE NOT BEING REPLACED. CESSNA HAS NO REPAIRS ON THE ACTUATOR OTHER THAN REPLACEMENT. HAVE FOUND SEVERAL ACTUATORS WITH EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE LAST 5 YEARS. AMar 1, 1995 · N6986N · Cessna T210N · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR 95ZZZX1790Lever · brokenTHROTTLE CONTROL FAILED AFTER POWER REDUCTION FOR DESCENT INTO MEM. ENGINE POWER REMAINED AT APPROXIMATELY 24 INCHES M. P. AIRCRAFT SUCCESSFULLY LANDED WITH MIXTURE CONTROL. FOUND THROTTLE LEVER BROKEN AT BASE OF ARM AND REAR ALTERNATOR BELT BROKEN. CAUSE Feb 24, 1995 · N5313U · Cessna T210N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 95ZZZX1102Bracket · crackedWHEN INSPECTING ACCORDING TO CESSNA SB SE 84-17, FOUND 2 CRACKS AT LT BRACKET ATTACHMENT SCREW.Jan 27, 1995 · N4894C · Cessna T210N · Elevator, Spar/Rib
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