Cessna U206F

Service difficulty reports · 227

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'U206F'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR AU990932Bearing · worn(AUS) LANDING GEAR BEARING WORN AND LOOSE.Aug 3, 1999 · Cessna U206F · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR AU990931Control Cable · corroded(AUS) WATER RUDDER CABLE CORRODED.Aug 3, 1999 · Cessna U206F · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR AU990895Trim · worn(AUS) ELEVATOR TRIM SYSTEM WORN BEYOND LIMITS.Aug 3, 1999 · Cessna U206F · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR AU990890Bearing · worn(AUS) ELEVATOR BEARING WORN.Aug 3, 1999 · Cessna U206F · Elevator StructureSDR AU990877Light · broken(AUS) TAIL NAVIGATION LIGHT LENS BROKEN.Aug 3, 1999 · Cessna U206F · Exterior LightingSDR AU990864Control Cable · seized(AUS) RIGHT WATER RUDDER CONTROL CABLE SEIZED.Aug 3, 1999 · Cessna U206F · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR AU990863Spring · broken(AUS) LEFT WATER RUDDER SPRING BROKEN.Aug 3, 1999 · Cessna U206F · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AU991086Wheel · damaged(AUS) WHEEL RIM DAMAGED. RIM HAS WORN AWAY. AIRCRAFT IS EQUIPPED WITH FLOATS.May 10, 1999 · Cessna U206F · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AU991085Bearing · corroded(AUS) WHEEL BEARINGS CORRODED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY DISLODGED WHEEL SEALS. THE AIRCRAFT IS FITTED WITH FLOATS.May 10, 1999 · Cessna U206F · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AU991084Bolt · unapproved part(AUS) MAIN AND NOSE LANDING GEAR PIVOT BOLTS HAVE THE HEADS GROUND TO APPEAR LIKE A CLEVIS BOLT HEAD. THE AIRCRAFT IS FITTED WITH FLOATS. UNAPPROVED PART. UNAPPROVED MODIFICATION.May 10, 1999 · Cessna U206F · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AU991060Seal · leaking(AUS) WHEEL SEALS INEFFECTIVE. THE AIRCRAFT IS EQUIPPED WITH FLOATS ANDTHE SEALS ARE USED TO KEEP THE GREASE IN AN THE WAD THE WATER OUT. THE SEALS ARE DISLODGED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO GREASE THE WHEELS. SUSPECT UNAPPROVED PART.May 10, 1999 · Cessna U206F · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AU991059Rod End · worn(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR CLEVIS ROD ENDS WORN AND DISTORTED. ROD ENDS ALSO APPEAR TO BE REWORKED. AN481 PARTS GIVEN A NEW PART NUMBER.May 10, 1999 · Cessna U206F · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR AU990503Cylinder · cracked(AUS) NR 6 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM THE CYLINDER BARREL. THE HEAD CRACKED FROM THE FORWARD SIDE AND PROGRESSED RAPIDLY AROUND AND THROUGH THE BOTTOM SPARK PLUG HOLE. A COMPRESSION LEAK CHECK HAD BEEN CARRIED OUT DURING THE 100 HOUR INSPECTION APPROXIMATEMay 3, 1999 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU990028Strut · cracked(AUS) DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, THE RIGHT WING WAS NOTICED TO DROP. INSPECTION OF THE LANDING GEAR LEG REVEALED IT HAD CRACKED COMPLETELY OFF APPROXIMATELY 25.4 MM (1.0 INCH) OUTBOARD OF THE MAIN GEAR SADDLE. AIRCRAFT REGULARLY OPERATES FROM BEACH AIRSTRIPS. PARJan 14, 1999 · Cessna U206F · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 99ZZZX594Support · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE RIGHT REAR SUPPORT (CESSNA P/N 1213433-16) WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE AFT RADIUS. THE CRACK WAS APPROXIMATELY .25 INCH LONG AND WAS VISABLE BECAUSE CORROSION OF THE EXPOSED STEEL. CLOSER INSPECTION SHOWED ALL 4 MOUNTS TO BE CRAJan 1, 1999 · N1003V · Cessna U206F · Engine Mount SectionSDR AU981691Battery · lightning strike(AUS) AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN-FLIGHT. AFTER LANDING, BATTERY TERMINALS FOUND TO BE BURNT OFF AND THE STARTER HAD ENGAGED IN FLIGHT - THE STARTER WAS ALSO FOUND TO HAVE FAILED INTERNALLY. POSSIBLE CAUSE ATTRIBUTED TO LIGHTNING STRIKE.Dec 30, 1998 · Cessna U206F · Battery/Charger SystemSDR AU981660Cylinder Head · cracked(AUS) DURING ENGINE INSPECTION, NRS 1 AND 2 CYLINDER HEADS WERE FOUND TO HAVE CRACKS WHICH STARTED AT THE TOP SPARK PLUG HOLE RUNNING BEHIND THE FUEL INJECTOR DOWNWARDS BETWEEN FIN NRS 17 AND 18 (COUNTED FROM THE BARREL JOINT). THE VERTICAL CRACK IN CYLINDER Dec 3, 1998 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU981505Skin · corroded(AUS) FUSELAGE TOP SKIN CORRODED BETWEEN SKIN AND DOUBLER ANGLES AT LAP JOINT. PART TC: 6,471.Nov 18, 1998 · Cessna U206F · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR AU981504Frame · corroded(AUS) FUSELAGE FRAME CORRODED BETWEEN SKIN AND FRAME. PART TC: 6,471.Nov 18, 1998 · Cessna U206F · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR AU981499Skin · corroded(AUS) AFT FUSELAGE SKIN CORRODED IN AREA OF LAP JOINT BETWEEN SKIN AND FRAME P/N 1212415-11. PART TC: 6,471.Nov 18, 1998 · Cessna U206F · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR AU981437Wheel · cracked(AUS) WHEEL HUB CRACKED INTERNALLY BETWEEN SCREW HOLES. CRACKING IS NOT VISIBLE UNLESS THE WHEEL IS DISMANTLED. PART TC: 4,960.Sep 20, 1998 · Cessna U206F · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 98ZZZX4045Connecting Rod · brokeNR 2 CONNECTING ROD BROKE AND BROKE THE CRANKCASE AND BROKE BOTH OF THE MAGS OFF THE ENGINE.Aug 20, 1998 · N50159 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX3568Pedal · brokenLEFT HAND VERTICAL STABILIZER FOR LT/PILOT'S RUDDER PEDAL BROKE OUT OF TORQUE TUBE AT WELD.Jul 17, 1998 · N7487Q · Cessna U206F · Rudder Control SystemSDR 98ZZZX2438Nut · crackedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION TWO OF THE MS21042L5 NUTS WERE FOUND CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH TO THE BOLT ON THE RIGHT WING STRUT UPPER ATTACH FITTING. SUBMITTER STATED THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN.Jun 10, 1998 · N2392U · Cessna U206F · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR AU980622Cylinder · cracked(AUS) ENGINE CYLINDER CRACKED BETWEEN THE EXHAUST VALVE AND THE LOWER SPARK PLUG HOLE. PART TC: 1,680.May 22, 1998 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA980512009Blade · damaged(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. STONE DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE PROPELLER BLADES.May 6, 1998 · Cessna U206F · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 98ZZZX1521Cowl · chafedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE NOSE COWL WITH HOLES RUBBED THROUGH FROM AFT SPINNER BULKHEAD. THIS IS A STC SA685AL INSTALLATION, AND THE THIRD AIRCRAFT KNOWN TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. TOTAL TIME SINCE PROPELLER INSTALLED 50:1. COWL TO BULKHEAD CLEARANCE IMar 23, 1998 · N1198V · Cessna U206F · Engine Cowling SystemSDR 98ZZZX822Control Cable · mismanufacturedELEVATOR TRIM WOULD NOT RIG PER TCD'S. AFTER MUCH WORK, ALL 4 CABLES WERE REPLACED. AFT LT CABLE WAS FOUND TO BE 2 INCHES LONGER THAN NEW ONE. ONE END WAS FABRICATED FOR A CUT DOWN AN 569-S2L, CUT OFF AND DRILLED TO ACCEPT CHAIN LINK. CHAIN, PN S2295-25-47Feb 4, 1998 · N8552Q · Cessna U206F · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX4620Rib · crackedDURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, NOTED BLACK STAINS AROUND THE BRACKET WHICH ATTACHES THE OUTBOARD PUSH ROD TO THE RIGHT FLAP. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED A CRACK IN THE NOSE RIB AT STA 112.50. A NEW PART WAS INSTALLED. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS AGE AND MUCH USE WOct 9, 1997 · N1533U · Cessna U206F · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 97ZZZX4619Mount · crackedWHILE INSPECTING BEFORE RE-INSTALLING ENGINE, FOUND RT REAR ENGINE MOUNT SUPPORT HAD A 1 INCH CRACK. A REPLACEMENT PART WAS INSTALLED. AGE WAS PROBABLY THE CAUSE.Oct 9, 1997 · N1523U · Cessna U206F · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA971028006Bracket · cracked(CAN) THE FOLLOWING BRACKETS AND CHANNELS WHICH ARE PART OF THE ENGINE MOUNT PYLON WERE FOUND TO CONTAIN CRACKS: BRACKET P/N 1213433-20, 1213433-21, CHANNELS 1213433-19, 1213433-14 AND 1213433-15.Oct 2, 1997 · Cessna U206F · Wing, Nacelle/Pylon Attach FittingsSDR CA971014001Alternator · loose nut(CAN) REBUILT ELECTROSYSTEMS ALTERNATOR INSTALLED DUE TO A PREVIOUS ALTERNATOR PROBLEM. APPROXIMATELY 11 FLIGHT HOURS AFTER INSTALLATION THE PULLEY WORKED OFF THE ALTERNATOR SHAFT BREAKING THE BELT. THE PULLEY WAS ASSEMBLED ON THE ALTERNATOR AS AN OVERHAULED USep 30, 1997 · Cessna U206F · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR 97ZZZX4275Fuel Cell · leakingFUEL CELL IS AN FAA/PMA REPLACEMENT FOR CESSNA PN 1200065-12. THE CONDITION AT REMOVAL WAS -- PERISHED. THE FITTINGS DISINTEGRATED. THE TANK ITSELF WAS IN OK CONDITION, BUT ALL THE PARTS THAT WERE SUPPOSED TO BE BONDED TO THE TANK JUST PULLED OFF LIKE THE BSep 22, 1997 · N8433Q · Cessna U206F · Fuel StorageSDR 97ZZZX4274Fuel Cell · leakingFUEL CELL IS AN FAA/PMA REPLACEMENT FOR CESSNA PN 1200065-13. THE CONDITION AT REMOVAL WAS -- PERISHED. THE FITTINGS DISINTEGRATED. THE TANK ITSELF WAS IN OK CONDITION, BUT ALL THE PARTS THAT WERE SUPPOSED TO BE BONDED TO THE TANK JUST PULLED OFF LIKE THE BSep 22, 1997 · N8433Q · Cessna U206F · Fuel StorageSDR CA971028005Bracket · cracked(CAN) NUMEROUS CRACKS FOUND ON BRACKET DURING THE INSPECTION, ALSO FOUND THE RIB (P/N 1232108-1) LOCATED IN THE SAME AREA WAS CRACKED. THE BRACKET (P/N 1232139-1) IS RIVETED TO THE STABILIZER REAR SPAR AND WAS FOUND CRACKED ALONG A BEND AND LEFT THE RIVETED POJul 20, 1997 · Cessna U206F · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 97ZZZX3487Switch · failedP/N S-2327-1 FUEL PUMP THROTTLE SWITCH ACTIVATION ARM BREAKS INTERNALLY. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE 4TH SWITCH IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. THIS LAST SWITCH HAS 40 HOURS OPERATION TIME.Jul 18, 1997 · N35854 · Cessna U206F · Fuel Boost PumpSDR 97ZZZX3632Spacer · failedPILOT REPORTED SQUEALING IN NOSE ON LANDING ROLL OUT, JUST BEFORE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED DAMAGING PROPELLER AND NOSE OF AIRCRAFT. INVESTIGATION FOUND SPACER IN NOSE GEAR STEERING BUNGEE CRACKED OFF WHICH WOULD HAVE ALLOWED THE NOSE GEAR TO FREE SWIVEL WITH NO COJul 16, 1997 · N1523U · Cessna U206F · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR CA970822005Fuel Pump · seized(CAN) ENGINE LOST POWER IN CRUISE DUE TO ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAILURE. THE PILOT COULD NOT MAINTAIN ALTITUDE WITH THE AUXILIARY ELECTRIC PUMP AND LANDED IN OPEN WATER ON A LAKE. THE PUMP WAS REPLACED AT A MARINA. INSPECTION OF THE PUMP REVEALED A LARGE ACCUJun 28, 1997 · Cessna U206F · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA970610005Boost Pump · leaking(CAN) AFTER THE BOOST PUMP WAS INSTALLED IT WAS NOTED THAT THE PUMP WAS LEAKING FROM THE SEAL. FUEL WAS OBSERVED LEAKING ONTO THE CABIN FLOOR.Jun 2, 1997 · Cessna U206F · Fuel Boost PumpSDR 97ZZZX2929Rudder · misriggedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOTICED THE SEAPLANE-TYPE RUDDER WOULD CONTACT THE ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY WHEN BOTH SURFACES WERE POSITIONED APPROXIMATELY HALF THEIR TRAVEL. ELEVATOR TRAVEL WAS DETERMINED TO BE CORRECT. BECAUSE A SEAPLANE-TYPE RUDDER WAS INSTALLED, Jun 1, 1997 · N8146Q · Cessna U206F · Rudder StructureSDR AU970893Impulse Coupling · incorrect assy(AUS) MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLEDMay 19, 1997 · Cessna U206F · Magneto/DistributorSDR 97ZZZX2894Wire · shortedTHE PILOT NOTED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL UPON ACTIVATING THE MASTER ELECTRICAL SWITCH. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND THE WIRING COMING THROUGH THE UPPER LEFT FIREWALL WAS BURNED AT THE FIREWALL ONLY. IT APPEARS THAT DUE TO AGE, THE INSULATOR May 14, 1997 · N1523U · Cessna U206F · Electrical Power System WiringSDR BCBR3786Wire · misinstalledDURING AN AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION, THE PLUS (POS) WIRE TO THE A/C CLOCK CONTACTED GROUND. THE WIRE OVERHEATED AND BURNED THROUGH THE PVC INSULATION. THIS WIRE WAS CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY SIDE OF THE MASTER SOLENOID WITH NO CIRCUIT PROTECTION, WIRE WAS NOT ROMar 15, 1997 · N59146 · Cessna U206F · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 97ZZZX1643Control Cable · frayedDURING A 200-HOUR INSPECTION, LEFT FLAP DIRECT CABLE WAS FOUND FRAYED WHERE IT PASSES OVER PULLEY NEXT TO BELLCRANK. FRAYED AREA COULD NOT BE SEEN WITH FLAPS DOWN. SUBMITTER STATED AGE AND INACCESSABILITY WERE PROBABLY THE CAUSES OF THIS PART FAILURE. RECOMMar 14, 1997 · N1523U · Cessna U206F · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA970219001Tachometer · stuck(CAN) ENGINE STARTED NORMAL CONDITIONS. TACHOMETER NEEDLE STUCK AT 800 RPM. WOULD NOT RISE OR FALL.Feb 12, 1997 · Cessna U206F · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 97ZZZX632Sensor · rustedTHE FUEL QTY SENDER IN THE TIP TANK (FLINT) CORRODED SEVERELY DUE TO THE TANK BEING LEFT EMPTY MOST OF THE TIME. CONDENSATION AND RUST TOTALLY DESTROYED THE SENDER. RECOMMEND KEEPING SOME FUEL IN THE TIP TANKS AT ALL TIMES. STC SA1335SO.Jan 1, 1997 · N2FOR · Cessna U206F · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR 96ZZZX4314Adapter · nut looseDURING COMPLIANCE OF AD 96-12-22, OIL FILTER ADAPTER INSPECTION, FOUND RETAINING NUT TORQUE LOOSE. REMOVAL OF OIL FILTER ADAPTER ASSY REVEALED BOTTOM THREAD OF ADAPTER ASSY CRACKED. THIS PART WAS INSTALLED NEW ON 6-6-95 DUE TO CRACKED THREADS DURING C/W CESSAug 9, 1996 · N35945 · Cessna U206F · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA960826022Magneto · housing broke(CAN) MAGNETO HOUSING BROKE AT MOUNTING FLANGE. COUPLING WAS ALSO DAMAGED.Aug 8, 1996 · Cessna U206F · Magneto/DistributorSDR 96ZZZX4344Transfer Pump · corrodedMALFUNCTION AND DEFECT REPORT RECEIVED FROM TRANSPORT CANADA ON A CESSNA U206 IN WHICH CHECK VALVES, FUEL LEVEL TRANSMITTERS, AND TRANSFER PUMPS WERE FOUND CORRODED IN THE AUXILIARY FUEL TIP TANKS INSTALLED IAW STC SA4368WE. HAVE DETERMINED THE CORROSION RESUAug 8, 1996 · Cessna U206F · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 96ZZZX4317Hose Assy · leakingHOSE ASSY FAILED AFTER 2 YEARS AND LESS THAN 200 HOURS OF OPERATION. HOSE IS TSO C53A, MFG DATE A1094, LOT NR 06827.Jul 31, 1996 · N2316U · Cessna U206F · Engine Fuel Distribution
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