Cessna U206F

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SDR CA080715006Stud · failed(CAN) A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD FROM THE BARREL OCCURRED. THE SEPARATION SEEMED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA.Jul 8, 2008 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR ENE2007F00000Cylinder · crackedBOTH CYLINDER HAVE VISIBLE CRACKS ORIGINATING AT THE EXHAUST VALVE SEAT. (K)Aug 24, 2007 · N7138Q · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2007FA0000534Hub · failedWHEEL-BROKE AT CENTER, CASTING FAILED AT BOLT HOLES-8:00X6 TIRES AND TUBES 190-200" NRS AT CAP SCREWS INSTALLED 7-23-03 TACH 1709 CURRENT TACH 2052.Jun 19, 2007 · N1191V · Cessna U206F · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR S2G2007F00001Hinge Bracket · crackedFOUND SEVERAL CRACKS IN BOTH LT AILERON HINGE BRACKETS IN RADIUS OF THE LOWER EARS. THIS WAS FOUND DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. (K)Apr 14, 2007 · N1372V · Cessna U206F · AileronsSDR S2G2007F00000Hinge Bracket · crackedFOUND SEVERAL CRACKS IN BOTH LT AILERON HINGE BRACKETS IN RADIUS OF THE LOWER EARS. THIS WAS FOUND DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. (K)Apr 14, 2007 · N1372V · Cessna U206F · AileronsSDR 2007FA0000158Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEAD CRACKED AT UPPER SPARK PLUG HOLE THRU BEND TO EXHAUST SEAT. (K)Feb 12, 2007 · N7711D · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2007FA0000157Cylinder · crackedCRACKED CYLINDER BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD FIN IB OF UPPER SPARK PLUG ORIENTED DOWN SIDE OF CYL HEAD. LARGE NEAR SEPARATION. (K)Feb 12, 2007 · N7711D · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2007FA0000156Cylinder · crackedCRACKED CYLINDER LEAD BETWEEN 4TH AND 5TH FIN IB AT UPPER SPARK PLUG. CRACK NOT VISIBLE INSIDE CYLINDER. (K)Feb 12, 2007 · N7711D · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA070327010Control Cable · cut(CAN) A SCREW FROM THE AVIONIC EQUIPMENT LOOSENED, FELL AND LODGED BETWEEN THE PULLEY AND CABLE FOR THE ELEVATOR FLIGHT CONTROL. WITH TIME, THE CABLE WAS DAMAGED AS IT ROLLED OVER THE SCREW. (TC NR 20070327010)Feb 8, 2007 · Cessna U206F · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA070122009Cylinder · failed(CAN) NR 4 CYILINDER FAILED, BURNING VARIOUS ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING AND DUCTING. (TC NR 20070122009)Jan 17, 2007 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2007FA0000347Screw · departedAIRCRAFT HAD GEAR UP LANDING, FOUND SCREW PN AN503-8-4 HAD FALLEN OUT. SCREW WAS TO BE SAFTIED, NO SAFETY WIRE FOUND. ONCE SCREW FELL OUT THE POWER PISTON HOUSING PN 3A07402-002 WAS ALLOWED TO FLEX DURING SUB CYCLES ALLOWING THE SCREW TO TEAR THE ORING ON THDec 3, 2006 · N8JZ · Cessna U206F · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR CA061130002Attach Bracket · cracked(CAN) AILERON ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED ON RADIUS LWR LT INBD FWD. PART REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW P/N 1220053-17, ALL OTHER BRACKETS CHECKED NO CRACKS FOUND.Nov 9, 2006 · Cessna U206F · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR CA061218003Distributor Gear · burned(CAN) DURING RUNUP AND PRE-TAKE OFF THE PILOT OBSERVED LARGE MAG DROPS AND POWER FLUCTUATIONS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS BROUGHT INTO THE SHOP. THE MAGNETOS WERE REMOVED AND INSPECTED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED BOTH DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK AND GEAR HOUSINGS WERE BUNov 6, 2006 · Cessna U206F · Magneto/DistributorSDR KNF2006F00001Hinge · wornDURING A ROUTINE, NR 3 INSPECTION, MOVEMENT WAS NOTICED IN THE RT WING, OB AILERON HINGE ASSY WHEN THE AILERON WAS HELD AGAINST THE TRAVEL STOP. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, A SMALL CRACK WAS NOTICED IN THE OB FLANGE OF THE HINGE ASSY. THE AILERON BAY FILLET WOct 5, 2006 · N8564Q · Cessna U206F · AileronsSDR KNF2006F00000Hinge · damagedDURING A ROUTINE, NR 3 INSPECTION, (WINGS, TAIL SURFACES, INTERIOR) MOVEMENT WAS NOTICED IN THE RT WING. IB AILERON HINGE ASSY WHEN THE AILERON WAS HELD AGAINST THE TRAVEL STOP. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, A SMALL CRACK WAS NOTICED IN THE IB FLANGE OF THE HINGEOct 5, 2006 · N8564Q · Cessna U206F · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR 2006FA0000917Gear · brokenAC FLEW A SHORT LEG TO AN ISLAND 25 NM OFFSHORE. AFTER START-UP THE PILOT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A LOOSE VALVE TRAIN. THE PILOT QUICKLY SHUT THE POWERPLANT DOWN AND DECIDED IT WOULD NOT BE SAFE TO COMPLETE THE TRIP BACK TO MAINLAND. MECHANSep 6, 2006 · N8411Q · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA060821001Plate · cracked(CAN) TORQUE PLATE TOP GUIDE FOR BRAKE CALIPER CRACKED AND BROKE OFF LEAVING CALIPER ATTACHED BY BOTTOM GUIDE HOLE ONLY. PART REPLACED WITH NEW. (TC NR 20060821001)Aug 12, 2006 · Cessna U206F · BrakeSDR CA060714007Support · cracked(CAN) DURING 100 HR INSP REMOVED SPINNER AND FOUND THE INNER SUPPORT CRACKED. (TC NR 20060714007)Jul 13, 2006 · Cessna U206F · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2006FA0000681Handle · defectiveDOOR HANDLE WAS SPINNING INDEPENDENTLY OF THE MECHANISM FOR THE DOOR LATCH. THE PORTION OF THE HANDLE WITH THE SPLINE IS PRESSED INTO THE HANDLE. THE PRESS FIT WAS DEFECTIVE ALLOWING THE HANDLE TO SPIN FREELY. (K)Jun 1, 2006 · N736 · Cessna U206F · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA060605003Cylinder Head · crackedAIRCRAFT HAD JUST TAKEN OFF WHEN THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG, HE TURNED AROUND AND LANDED AGAIN. UPON INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE, FOUND THE NR 4 CYLINDER WAS CRACKED AT THE HEAD JUST ABOVE THE THREADS WHERE THE HEAD AND CYLINDER ARE JOINED. CYLINDER WAS REMOVEJun 1, 2006 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR S2G2006F00000Skin · corrodedFOUND PART TO SEVERLY CORRODED AND HAD SEPARATED, TO 2 RIBS. PROBABLE CAUSE: PAINT STRIPPER, RECOMMEND THROUGH CLEANING AFTER STRIPPING AN AIRCRAFT FOR PAINT. (K)Apr 14, 2006 · N1372V · Cessna U206F · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR 2006FA0000392Magneto · crackedCHECKING ENGINE FOR PERSISTENT OIL LEAK, FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM AREA OF LT MAG. MAG REMOVED AND WAS FOUND TO HAVE 1.5 INCH SECTION OF MOUNTING FLANGE CRACKED OFF. THIS IS THE SECOND MAG ON THIS ENGINE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. PREVIOUS MAG WAS TORQUED TO SPApr 10, 2006 · N8411Q · Cessna U206F · Magneto/DistributorSDR HXR2006F00001Cylinder · crackedNR 2 CYLINDER CRACKED. NR 6 CYLINDER CRACKED AND HAS A HOLE IN IT. (K)Mar 8, 2006 · N8295Q · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR HXR2006F00000Cylinder · crackedNR 2 CYLINDER CRACKED. NR 6 CYLINDER CRACKED AND HAS A HOLE IN IT. (K)Mar 8, 2006 · N8295Q · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2006FA0000123Mount · crackedDURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION FOUND THE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER MOUNT CRACKED COMPLETELY ACROSS ON ONE END. (K)Jan 13, 2006 · N8419Q · Cessna U206F · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR AU510001780Cylinder · deterioratedENGINE CYLINDER NICKEL CARBIDE CYLINDER WALL COATING SEPARATED FROM BARREL. AREA OF MISSING COATING WAS APPROXIMATELY 10MM BY 35MM (0.39IN BY 1.37IN) LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE BORE NEAR THE TOP SPARK PLUG HOLE.Dec 12, 2005 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU510001585Starter · failed(AUS) ENGINE STARTER MOTOR FAILED TO TURN OVER. INVESTIGATION FOUND A FAILED BRUSH SPRING JAMMED BETWEEN THE BRUSH AND COMMUTATOR. (CASA NR 510001585)Dec 12, 2005 · Cessna U206F · Engine StarterSDR AU510001488Cylinder · separated(AUS) ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL. SUSPECT DEFECTIVE CASTING. (OTHER CAUSE: IT`S FAIRLY OBVIOUS THAT CASTING WAS DEFECTIVE ) (CASA# 510001488)Dec 12, 2005 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA051007008Hub · leaking(CAN) DURING AN ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE PROPELLER WAS FOUND LEAKING. PART OF THE INSPECTION CALLS OUT TO ENSURE THERE IS NO RED DYE LEAKING FROM THE PROP HUB ASSEMBLY. THE PROP HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT AND SENT TO THE OVERHAUL FACILITY. THIS IS THE Oct 6, 2005 · Cessna U206F · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 2005FA0001499Mount · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION FOUND THE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER MOUNT BRACKET CRACKED. (K)Oct 5, 2005 · N206Q · Cessna U206F · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR CA051101006Alternator · failed(CAN) REMOVED ALTERNATOR S/N D120708 SEPARATED AT 545.2 TSO AND 12 MONTHS LATER INSTALLED S/N 032530 AT 9 AUG. 05 AND REMOVED IT 11 SEPT.05 156.6 HOURS SINCE REBUILD, SEPERATED AGAIN AND GOT WARRANTY ON IT. THIS PROBLEM IS MORE COMMON THAN NOT IN THE INDUSTRY.Aug 9, 2005 · Cessna U206F · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2005FA0001112Skin · corrodedAC WAS UNDERGOING AN EXTENSIVE AVIONICS UPGRADE INSTALLATION AND DURING ANTENNA INSTALLATIONS, TECH NOTICED CORROSION UNDER FACTORY INSTALED DAMPENING/INSULATION MATERIAL. CORROSION WAS TO LOWER FUSELAGE SKINS UNDER THIS MATERIAL. THE CORROSION WAS FOUND UNDJul 21, 2005 · N5VA · Cessna U206F · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 2005FA0001035Mount Bracket · crackedDURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND THE MOUNT FOR THE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER CRACKED AT THE BEND RADIUS OF ALL 4 MOUNTING FLANGES. (K)Jun 2, 2005 · N8419Q · Cessna U206F · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR CA050503016Torque Link · cracked(CAN) FOUND CRACKED ON INSPECTION, ABOUT 1 INCH FROM THE FRONT OF THE SCISSOR ON THE BOTTOM CURVE ON BOTH SIDES. CRACK WAS ABOUT .1250 OF AN INCH LONG.May 28, 2005 · Cessna U206F · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 2005FA0000763Fitting · failedTHIS AIRCRAFT IS EQUIPPED WITH MFG AMPHIBIAN FLOATS. DURING FLIGHT, HYDRAULIC PUMP TURNED ON AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. PILOT PULLED BREAKER AND NOTED BLUE LIGHTS INDICATION GEAR UP WERE NOT LIT. PILOT RESET BREAKER AND SELECTED GEAR DOWN. GEAR WOULD NOT SHOW May 2, 2005 · N114GS · Cessna U206F · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA050503017Torque Link · cracked(CAN) FOUND CRACKED ON INSPECTION ABOUT 1 INCH FROM THE FRONT OF THE SCISSOR ON THE BOTTOM CURVE. CRACK WAS ABOUT .1250 OF AN INCH LONG.Apr 26, 2005 · Cessna U206F · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR CA050418003Gasket · leaking(CAN) FUEL PUMP LEAKING FROM REAR GASKET. NOTICED ON 50 HOUR INSPECTION.Apr 8, 2005 · Cessna U206F · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 2005F00073Cylinder · crackedTCM CYLINDER CASE CRACKED NEAR NR 2 CYLINDER.Apr 6, 2005 · N8295Q · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2005FA0000464Adapter · defectiveSTARTER ADAPTER WAS REMOVED DUE TO DAMAGE CAUSED DURING A (KICK-BACK). INSPECTION FOUND BEARING RETAINING HOLES THAT HAD BEEN KNURLED AT THE FACTORY, MISALIGNED, AND COATED WITH A GREENISH BEARING RETAINING COMPOUND. THE STARTER ADAPTER WORM DRIVE SHAFT SHOWMar 17, 2005 · N722SJ · Cessna U206F · Engine StarterSDR CA041102004Seat Belt · failed(CAN) DURING AN ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION, SEAT BELTS WERE REMOVED FOR 10 YEAR REWEBBING. BELTS WERE REINSTALLED & TESTED. ACRT RETURNED TO SERVICE & WENT ON ITS FIRST CHARTER, FRONT RT PAX WENT TO PLACE HIS SEAT BELT ON AND BELT HAD COME OUT OF REEL ASSY. PILOTSNov 23, 2004 · Cessna U206F · Emergency EquipmentSDR CA041014005Connecting Rod · broken(CAN) NR 2 CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. NOTED WRIST PIN BEARING BROKEN AND CONNECTING ROD TIGHTER THAN NORMAL ON CRANKSHAFT. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATING, FOUND NR 2 MAIN BEARING LOOSE IN BEARING SADDLE AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE FORE AND AFT INTHE CRANKCOct 11, 2004 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA050308015Crankcase · failed(CAN) CRANKCASE FAILURE (7TH STUD CRANKCASE) AS RESULT OF A RECENT FAILURE. DURING CHANGE ON CYL NR1, SPECIAL ATTENTION WAS PAID TO NR2, NR3 INTERMEDIATE BRG SADDLE. INSP CONCLUDED THAT MOVEMENT OF BRGS HAD OCCURRED, TEARDOWN OF ENG WOULD BE REQUIRED FOR INOct 7, 2004 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA041006008Throttle Cable · broken(CAN) PILOT MAKING AN APPROACH TO SCHEDULED LANDING WHEN ENGINE POWER WENT TO IDLE WITH NO RESPONSE TO ACTIONS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. PILOT ELECTED TO LAND IN FIELD SHORT OF RUNWAY AND EXPERIENCED NO DIFFICULTY. AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH TUNDRA TIRES. MAINTENANCESep 17, 2004 · Cessna U206F · Power LeverSDR CA040830013Crankcase · unserviceable(CAN) CRANKCASE FAILURE (7TH STUD CRANKCASE) INSP WAS CARRIED OUT. CYLS NR1, NR3 WERE REMOVED SO NR2, NR3 INTERMEDIATE BRG SADDLE COULD BE VIEWED. MOVEMENT OF BRGS HAD OCCURRED, TEAR DOWN WOULD BE REQUIRED FOR FURTHER INVEST. IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS FREAug 24, 2004 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR R2J2004F00002Hub · corrodedDURING STATEMENT OF CONDITION SURVEY FOUND PROPELLER HAD NOT BEEN OVERHAULED AT INTERNAL REQUIRED. WAS APPROX 2 YRS PART CALENDAR OVERHAUL REQUIREMENT SENT FOR OVERHAUL AND UPON TEARDOWN THE OVERHAUL SHOP SCRAPPED THE HUB DUE TO CORROSION AND BLADES DUE TO WEJun 29, 2004 · N841RQ · Cessna U206F · Propeller Hub SectionSDR AUS20040002Clip · separated(AUS) PROPELLER BLADE ROOT CIRCLIP AND ASSOCIATED SHIMS SEPARATED.Jan 4, 2004 · Cessna U206F · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AUS20031204Wire · loose(AUS) PILOT REPORTED AILERONS JAMMING AFTER TAKE OFF. THE JAMMING CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY AND AFTER LANDING THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT WAS SUSPECTED THAT A LOOSE WIRE MAY HAVE BEEN FOULING WITH THE PULLEY ON THE PILOTS CONTROL YOKE.Nov 17, 2003 · Cessna U206F · Flight Control System WiringSDR AUS20031091Cap · faulty(AUS) FUEL CAP PLASTIC SPACER FAILED ALLOWING FUEL TO VENT FROM TANK CAUSING THE FUEL CELL TO COLLAPSE.Oct 13, 2003 · Cessna U206F · Fuel StorageSDR ENE2003F00000Cylinder Head · failedCYLINDER HEAD FAILED ON TAKEOFF. SUBSEQUENT OPERATION LEAD TO COMPLETE SEPERATION OF HEAD FROM CYLINDER. THIS WAS MINIMAL OPERATION. PROBABLE CAUSE OF FAILURE ARE MATERIAL COMPOSITION, HEAT TREATMENT, AND MACHINING OR CASTING INDUCED WEAKNESSES.Sep 3, 2003 · N8337Q · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20030508Hub · cracked(AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED IN NR 1 BLADE SOCKET. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/PMC/41.May 13, 2003 · Cessna U206F · Propeller Hub Section
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