Cessna U206F

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SDR 2026FA0000597Engine · failedCOMPLETE LOSS OF POWER IN CRUISE FLIGHT, AIRCRAFT WAS DITCHED AND UNRECOVERABLE.Apr 16, 2026 · N93021 · Cessna U206F · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2020FA0000080Lifter · spalledPILOT REPORTED LOW OIL PRESSURE AT IDLE, REMOVED OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND FOUND SHARP METAL CHIP IN BOTTOM OF REGULATOR WHERE IT HAD ARRIVED AFTER FALLING OUT OF REGULATOR SEAT. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE LED US TO BELIEVE THAT THE METAL WAS FROM A LIFTER, WE INSPJan 22, 2020 · N710MH · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA190530008Adapter · malfunctioned(CAN) DEFECT: PROP FAILED TO TURN ON START. RECTIFICATION: STARTER ADAPTER ASSEMBLY REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED ASSEMBLY AND GASKET AS PER TCM MM X30039 SECT 4-21 AND SECT 7-8. AIRCRAFT GROUND RUN, FUNCTION AND LEAK CHECK FOUND SERVICEABLE. (TC# 20190May 26, 2019 · Cessna U206F · Engine CrankingSDR CA180907015Alternator · failed(CAN) FAILED DURING FLIGHT, BATTERY RUN DOWN AS A RESULT. (TC# 20180907015)Sep 7, 2018 · Cessna U206F · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2017FA0000512Intake Valve · chippedLOW COMPRESSION DURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION, IN ONE CYLINDER (20/80) WAS OBSERVED. BORESCOPE INSPECTION SHOWED AN INTAKE VALVE THAT HAD LOST PART OF THE LIP THAT SEALS AGAINST THE VALVE SEAT.Oct 13, 2017 · N123TM · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2017FA0000506Rocker · brinelledDURING AN ENGINE REPAIR, ONE ROCKER ARM WAS FOUND TO HAVE SEVERELY WORN AREA WHERE THE ROCKER ARM PUSHES ON THE VALVE STEM.Oct 3, 2017 · N123TM · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NXY2016F00000Engine · seizedSHORTLY AFTER START, THE ENGINE STOPPED DURING GROUND OPERATION. ENGINE SEEMS TO BE SEIZED, HOWEVER FURTHER EVALUATION IS NEEDED TO ASCERTAIN CAUSE. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS. WILL SUBMIT A FOLLOW UP REPORT AFTER TEARDOWN.Jul 14, 2016 · N8345Q · Cessna U206F · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR P9KA2015091401Thru Bolt · brokenWHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE OIL & FILTER CHANGE, MECHANIC SAW LARGE AMOUNTS OF LEAKED OIL & A CRANKCASE THROUGH BOLT NUT IN THE COWLING. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE LOWER FWD THROUGH BOLT HAD BROKEN AT THE NR 6 CYLINDER. UPON REMOVING THE REMAINS Sep 8, 2015 · N8419Q · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR XDKC20140304001Attach Bracket · corrodedDISCOVERED HEAVY CORROSION AT BS 112 SEAT BELT ATTACH BRACKET.Mar 4, 2014 · N9515G · Cessna U206F · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR XDKC2014F00093Fitting · crackedDISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE LT MLG FITTING.Mar 3, 2014 · N9515G · Cessna U206F · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR CA131118015Sensor · failed(CAN) THE ACFT EXPERIENCED AN OVER VOLTAGE LIGHT SHORTLY AFTER ENGINE START DURING A MAINTENANCE GROUND RUN. THE OVER VOLTAGE SENSOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED. THE UNIT WAS REPLACED AND THE SYSTEM WAS GROUND FUNCTION CHECKED SERVICEABLE.Nov 9, 2013 · Cessna U206F · AC RegulatorSDR CA131103001Alternator · failed(CAN) ON ENGINE START UP THE CREW NOTICED THE ALTERNATOR AMP GAUGE WAS SHOWING A DISCHARGE, THE ACFT SHUTDOWN AND MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR WITH NEW. THE SYSTEM GROUND FUNCTION CHECKED SERVICEABLE.Jul 30, 2013 · Cessna U206F · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA121031003Alternator · failed(CAN) ALTERNATOR FAILED, CASE BOLTS SHEARED ALTERNATOR FAILED AFTER 48 HRS SINCE NEW.Oct 30, 2012 · Cessna U206F · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA121025004Switch · faulted(CAN) ON SHUTDOWN, THE PILOT CONDUCTED A LIVE MAG CHECK AND FOUND THE MAGS WHERE BOTH LIVE. THE SWITCH WAS FOUND FAULTLY AND WAS REPLACED.Oct 16, 2012 · Cessna U206F · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA121025002Alternator · failed(CAN) ON A ROUTINE FLIGHT THE PILOT NOTICED THE AMMETER SHOWING A DISCHARGE, THE FLIGHT ENDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AT THE INTENDED DESTINATION. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED THAT ONCE AGAIN THE CASE HALF BOLTS HAD SHEARED ON THE ALTERNATOR CASING THE ALTERNATOR TO SPLITSep 12, 2012 · Cessna U206F · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR UVVR2012081500024Arm · corrodedWHILE PERFORMING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION ON THIS ACFT EVIDENCE OF RUST WAS OBSERVED ON THE OPENING IN THE TOP OF THE PILOTS LEFT RUDDER PEDAL MECHANISM TUBE BEHIND THE RUDDER PEDAL. THE RUDDER PEDAL ATTACHES TO AND PIVOTS (FOR BRAKING PURPOSES) ON THIS TUBE. DISAug 15, 2012 · N334W · Cessna U206F · Rudder Control SystemSDR 2012FA0000639Connecting Rod · failedINFLIGHT LOSS OF POWER AND LOSS OF OIL DURING CLIMB CAUSING AIRCRAFT UNSCHEDULED LANDING. VISUALLY INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND CRANKCASE WAS PUNCTURED BY A CONNECTING ROD CAUSING OIL TO LEAK.Aug 9, 2012 · N345TW · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2012F00147Cylinder · crackedON FIRST RUN UP OF THE DAY PILOT NOTED ACFT RAN ROUGH AND SOUNDED DIFFERENT. MX PERSONAL PERFORMED A VISUAL INSPECTION OF CYLINDERS AND FOUND NR 5 CYLINDER MISSING SEVERAL COOLING FINS AND A HOLE THE SIZE OF A PENCIL IN THE AREA OF THE EXHAUST PORT ON THE TOP Jul 23, 2012 · N7138Q · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA120726011Alternator · malfunctioned(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE FLIGHT THE PILOT NOTED A LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT FOLLOWED BY A DISCHARGE RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED THE ALTERNATOR CASE HALF BOLTS SHEARED AS A RESULT OF AN INTERNAL BEARING FAILURE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE ALJul 20, 2012 · Cessna U206F · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA120709005Line · leaking(CAN) EVIDENCE OF OIL FOUND ON CO-PILOT`S FLOOR. OIL PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN FIREWALL AND OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS FOUND LEAKING.Jul 9, 2012 · Cessna U206F · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA120709010Gyro · failed(CAN) DURING TAXI AND RUN-UP IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ATTITUDE GYRO DID NOT BECOME ERECT, THE ATTITUDE GYRO WAS REPLACED AND GROUND FUNCTION CHECKED SERVICABLE.Jul 5, 2012 · Cessna U206F · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA120513001Cylinder Head · cracked(CAN) CYLINDER HEAD FOUND CRACKED BOTTOM SIDE SPARK PLUG HOLE TO SPARK PLUG HOLE.May 11, 2012 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA120716025Crankshaft · broken(CAN) CRANKSHAFT FAILED IN FLIGHT WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STOP. AIRPLANE HAD EMERGENCY LANDING WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE AIRPLANE. CRANKSHAFT FAILED IN SAME AREA THAT IS TO BE INSPECTED AS PER CONTINENTAL SB. 96-10A.May 8, 2012 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA120326014Float · stuck(CAN) ON START UP TAXI AFTER TAKING ON FUEL, THE PILOT NOTICED THE RT FUEL GAUGE STILL INDICATED EMPTY. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE SYS AND FOUND THE FLOAT ARM WAS "STUCK" AT THE EMPTY POSITION. THE FLOAT ARM WAS KINETICALLY ADJUSTED WITH OUT FURTHER INCIDENT Mar 26, 2012 · Cessna U206F · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR CA120203011Wire · loose(CAN) ON A FLIGHT, RT FUEL GAUGE BECAME U/S READING ZERO, THE PILOT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED A LOOSE WIRE ON THE FUEL SENDER UNIT. THE WIRE WAS REPAIRED AND THE SYS WAS GROUND FUNCTION CHECKED SERVICABLE.Jan 31, 2012 · Cessna U206F · Fuel System WiringSDR CA120203010Handle · broken(CAN) UPON ENTRY INTO THE ACFT THE PILOT WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR AND THE HANDLE BROKE OFF IN HIS HAND. THE HANDLE WAS REPLACED WITHOUT FUTHER INCIDENT.Jan 30, 2012 · Cessna U206F · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2012FA0000024Housing · galledENGINE DIED ON INITIAL RUN-UP DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. FOUND GALLING BETWEEN FUEL PUMP DRIVE GEAR AND HOUSING. CAUSE UNDETERMINED. SENT BOTH PARTS OUT FOR O/H.Jan 2, 2012 · N8368Q · Cessna U206F · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA120105002Alternator · malfunctioned(CAN) AMMETER CHECK DURING RUN-UP SHOWED NO CHARGING. ALTERNATOR REPLACED.Dec 6, 2011 · Cessna U206F · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA111121009Indicator · failed(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE FLIGHT IT WAS NOTED DURING THE CLIMBOUT THE PILOT ATTITUDE INDICATOR BECAME UNSERVICEABLE, THE FLIGHT AND LANDING CONTINUED WITHOUT COMPLICATIONS. THE ATTITUDE INDICATOR WAS R & R, THE SYS WAS GROUND FUNCTION CHECKED SERVICEABLE.Nov 17, 2011 · Cessna U206F · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 2011FA0000592Attach Bracket · crackedCRACKS WERE FOUND ON THE REAR HORIZ STABILIZER ATTACHMENT BRACKET ON THE FUSELAGE. 4 EXAMPLE PARTS WERE TURNED IN THE THE CERTIFICATION OFFICE AND ARE BEING FORWARDED TO THE ACO.Sep 15, 2011 · N9575G · Cessna U206F · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR CA110531008Wire · burnedACFT LOST RADIO COMMUNICATIONS IN FLIGHT. RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT. MX FOUND A BURNED WIRE ON THE ALTERNATOR AND REPAIRED. ALTERNATOR REPLACED.May 31, 2011 · Cessna U206F · Electrical Power System WiringSDR SVVA03082001Main Bearing · failedFOUND PARTICLES IN OIL FILTER. FURTHER SEARCHING FOR PROBLEM FOUND MAIN BEARING PARTS IN OIL PAN.Feb 7, 2011 · N50159 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA110107007Hub · crackedUPON LPI OF HUB, FOUND A CRACK 1 1/2 INCHES LONG RUNNING FROM ONE STUD HOLE TO ONE DOWEL HOLE ON THE MOUNTING FLANGE.Jan 6, 2011 · Cessna U206F · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA110103007Fitting · disconnectedWHILE INSPECTING TANK FOR A SUSPECTED LEAK, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FUEL FILLER FITTING ON THE INBOARD FILLER HAD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE TANK. A WHITE FLAKEY RESIDUE WAS OBSERVED INSIDE THE TANK AND IS SUSPECTED OF BEING THE GLUE USED TO BOND THE METAL FITTINGDec 20, 2010 · Cessna U206F · Fuel StorageSDR 2010FA0001232Cylinder · crackedTHE ENGINE HAS APPROX 300 HOURS SINCE MAJOR O/H, THE ENGINE HAD LOW COMPRESSION, UPON BOROSCOPE ALL 6 CYLINDERS WERE REPORTED CRACKED, VARIOUS HEAD CRACKING.Dec 7, 2010 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA101230004Indicator · failedON A FLIGHT, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE TURN COORDINATOR HAD FAILED. THE INSTRUMENT WAS REPLACED AND NO FURTHER INCIDENT PREVAILED.Oct 5, 2010 · Cessna U206F · Turn and Bank/Rate of Turn IndicatorSDR CA100913011Air Box · crackedINDUCTION AIR BOX SENT IN FOR REPAIR. AD 85-10-02 APPLIES TO THIS UNIT. UNIT HAS .040" THICK SKIN AS OUTLINED IN AD AND IS STILL CRACKED WITH LARGE PIECES MISSING. UNIT WILL BE REPAIRED IAW AC 43.13-1A AND AC43.13-2A USING MATERIAL .050" THICK. AD 85-10-02 INSep 13, 2010 · Cessna U206F · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR CA100924003Bulkhead · crackedDURING A ROUTINE 200 HR INSP, WHILE INSPECTING THE RT WING ROOT AREA, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE RT WING ROOT BULKHEAD ABOVE THE CO-PILOTS DOOR HAD SEVERAL CRACKS RUNNING IN ALL DIRECTIONS. WHEN THE RT WING TIP WAS MOVED UP OR DOWN OR FORE AND AFT, THIS CAUSED THE Sep 8, 2010 · Cessna U206F · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR CA100622022Brake Disc · cracked(CAN) BRAKE DICS FOUND CRACKED AND RIPPED OUT AT BOLT HOLES BOTH WHEELS. SDR IS LATE BECAUSE UNKNOWN IF FLIGHT SAFTEY WAS AN ISSUE.May 31, 2010 · Cessna U206F · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR CA101230005Tachometer · failed(CAN) ON FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED THE TACHOMETER HAD FAILED. THE TACHOMETER WAS REPLACED AND NO FURTHER INCIDENT PREVAILED.Mar 4, 2010 · Cessna U206F · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR CA091202010Shaft · broken(CAN) IT APPEARS THE THREADED SHAFT OF THE ELEVATOR TRIM BROKE ON TAKEOFF OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER, CAUSING THE ELEVATOR TO JAM AND CREATING FLUTTER IN THE ELEVATOR CAUSING IT TO BREAK. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE OUTER PORTION OF THE RIGHT HORIZANTAL STABILZER TO FLUTTNov 27, 2009 · Cessna U206F · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR CA091203006Spar · damaged(CAN) UPON PULLING THE WINGS FOR A PAINT JOB, IT WAS NOTICED AT SOME POINT SOMEONE WHO WAS DRILLING A SCREW FROM THE WING ROOT FAIRING, DRILLED THROUGH THE WING ATTACH POINT FROM THE SPAR INTO THE WING BOLT.Nov 24, 2009 · Cessna U206F · Wing SparSDR CA091030001Bolt · loose(CAN) ALTERNATOR WAS RETURNED DUE TO FAILURE TO CHARGE BATTERY AND HAD BEEN O/H. UPON INSP THE THROUGH BOLTS WERE FOUND LOOSE. THE STATOR HAD BECOME LOOSE BETWEEN THE HSG AND HAD BEEN SPUN BY THE ROTOR, BREAKING THE STATOR WIRES. A PLACARD ON ALTERNATORS STATOct 29, 2009 · Cessna U206F · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA090818002Ground Stud · broken(CAN) THE GROUND POST WAS FOUND BROKE OFF, THE ALTERNATOR WAS NOT PRODUCING A CHARGE, BATTERY DIED.Aug 15, 2009 · Cessna U206F · Electrical Power System WiringSDR CA090806010Bolt · bentWE WERE IN CONTRACT WITH TC CONCERNING THIS INCIDENT AND THIS SEEMS TO BE THE ONLY WAY OF DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM. AFTER THE INCIDENT REPORTED SDR 2009 0707010 THE SCISSORS LINK WAS INSPECTED AND BOLT P/N AN 4 -31 WAS FOUND BENT. BOLT PN NAS 6203-22D WAS FOJul 12, 2009 · Cessna U206F · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR CA090806008Bolt · bentSORRY FOR THE DELAY BUT WE CONTACTED T.C. AND IT SEEMS THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. WHILE CHANGING TIRES, THE WHEEL BOLT P/N NAS 145-41 WAS FOUND LOOSE. WHEN REMOVED BOLT P/N NAS 146-43 WAS FOUND BENT. ALL BOLTS WERE REPLACED. THE DISTURBINGJul 12, 2009 · Cessna U206F · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR CA090707010Lock · failed(CAN) LANDING, ACFT VEERED TO THE RT UNCONTROLLABLY. ACFT ENDED UP BEYOND APPROACH LIGHTS IN THE GRAVEL. NO DAMAGE TO ACFT AND ACFT LANDING GEAR IS BEING INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. LOCKING DEVICE OR OLEO OVER INFLATED MAY BE CAUSE.Jul 4, 2009 · Cessna U206F · Main Landing GearSDR CA090622010Adapter · misrepairedUPON INSP OF THE STARTER ADAPTER, WE FOUND THE WRONG MAIN SPRING AND STARTER SHAFT GEAR HAD BEEN INSTALLED. THE PN FOR THE SPRING USED WAS CAM539568 ALSO MEANT FOR USE IN THE "OLD STYLE" ADAPTER. THE COMPLETE ASSY, PN FOR THE "OLD STYLE" IS 635050A4 AND THISJun 19, 2009 · Cessna U206F · Engine StarterSDR CA090622012Cylinder · cracked(CAN) DURING INSP, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NR 2 CYL HAD LOW COMPRESSION, VALVE COVER WAS REMOVED AND IT APPEARED LEAK WAS COMING FROM EXHAUST VALVE SPRING. CYL WAS REMOVED ALONG WITH VALVES, FURTHER INSP REVEALED THAT EXHAUST PORT HSG WAS CRACKED. CYL ASSY WJun 18, 2009 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2009FA0000327Hinge Bracket · brokenLOWER SUPPORTING ANGLE CRACKED FROM MANY YEARS AND HOURS OF FATIGUE. THIS ACFT HAS BEEN OPERATED ON UNIMPROVED BACK COUNTRY DIRT LANDING STRIPS WHICH POUND AND SHAKE THESE ACFT EXTREMLY. THIS TYPE OF PART FAILURE IS TO BE EXPECTED UNDER THE CONDITIONS THIS AApr 15, 2009 · N206KL · Cessna U206F · Ailerons
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