Cessna U206G

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'U206G'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR AUS20011293Exhaust Valve · leaking(AUS) NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE LEAKING PAST VALVE SEAT.Nov 29, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR R292001F00001Bolt · looseDURING INSPECTION, MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE FOUR INTERNAL WRENCHING BOLTS (PN MDW 10021-1) THAT HOLD THE FRONT CASE (PN ASG 12057-1) AND REAR CASE (PN ASG 12056-1) HALVES TOGETHER, WERE LOOSE. THE SAFETY WIRE FROM THE BOLT HEAD TO THE THROUGH BOLT RETAINER (PNNov 29, 2001 · N9815Z · Cessna U206G · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA011019013Bracket · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION THE RT INBOARD AILERON BRACKET WAS FOUND CRACKED AT BOTH I/B & O/B UPPER ATTACH POINTS. {WHERE THE BRACKET ATTACHES TO THE REAR SPAR} BRACKET REPLACEDOct 19, 2001 · Cessna U206G · AileronsSDR AUS20011107Bracket · cracked(AUS) INBOARD AILERON BRACKET BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES.Oct 12, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Wing, Control Surface Attach FittingsSDR AUS20011273Panel · separated(AUS) RIGHT HAND FLOAT HATCH COVER SEPARATED IN FLIGHT. THE COVER CONTACTED THE RIGHT HAND TAILPLANE CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE AND CONTROL PROBLEMS. VIBRATION CAUSED FAILURE OF SEVERAL HYDRAULIC LINES IN THE RIGHT HAND FLOAT. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID THEN LEAOct 6, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA011031019Skin · cracked(CAN) 7 OUT OF 11 SCREW HOLES FOR MOUNTING BALANCE WEIGHT FOUND CRACKED. LT AILERON INSPECTED AND ONE CRACK FOUND.Sep 28, 2001 · Cessna U206G · AileronsSDR CA011031018Transmitter · corroded(CAN) BOTH LT AND RT SENDING UNITS FOUND SEVERELY CORRODED WITH CORROSION DEBRIS IN TANKS. ALUMINUM 3/8 INCH FUEL LINES FROM TANKS TO TRANSFER PUMPS WRE ALSO FOUND CORRODED.Sep 28, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR CA011018015Tube · cracked(CAN) ONE OF 3 BOLT HOLES ATTACHING CONTROL WHEEL TO TUBE CRACKED FROM HOLE TO EDGE OF TUBE.Sep 28, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Control Column SectionSDR CA011018014Tube · cracked(CAN) TUBE CRACKED FROM BOLT HOLE TO LOWER EDGE OF TUBE.Sep 28, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA011018012Rib · cracked(CAN) THE INBOARD NUTPLATE WITH PART OF THE RIB HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED ALLOWING THE COUNTERWEIGHT TO MOVE FREELY FORWARD AND AFT IN ELEVATOR HORN.Sep 28, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Elevator StructureSDR AUS20011036Bearing · failed(AUS) LH AILERON OUTBOARD BELLCRANK UPPER AND LOWER BEARINGS STIFF DUETO LACK OF LUBRICATION AND CORROSION. SUSPECT INADEQUATE SEALINGOF RUBBER BUNG ON TOP OF WING ALLOWED WATER TO WASH OUT THE LUBRICATION FROM THE BEARINGS.Sep 28, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2002FA0000101Distributor · burnedMAGNETO FAILED - WOULD NOT RUN AT ALL. THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR SUPPORT WAS FOUND TO BE BADLY BURNED SHOWING DEEP TRACKING FROM SPARKS GOING FROM THE SHAFT TO GROUND ON THE M3485 BEARING CAP BY ARCING ACROSS THE SUPPORT. SUPPORT HAS A DEEP TRACK BURNED ACROSS ITSep 25, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2002FA0000100Distributor · burnedMAGNETO FAILED - WOULD NOT RUN AT ALL. THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR SUPPORT WAS FOUND TO BE BADLY BURNED FROM SPARKS GOING FROM THE THE SHAFT TO GROUND ON THE M3485 BEARING CAP BY ARCING ACROSS THE SUPPORT. SUPPORT IS BADLY MELTED. M3215 CARBON BRUSH IS BURNED ALSOSep 21, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Magneto/DistributorSDR AUS20011008Wire · worn(AUS) ELECTRICAL WIRES (2OFF) LOCATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHAFING ONSOLID FUEL LINE. WIRES ARCED AND BLEW A SMALL HOLE IN THE FUELLINE RESULTING IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. INADEQUATEMAINTENANCE. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Sep 16, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Engine System WiringSDR CY42001F00001Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER INSTALLED 5/28/98, PLACED IN SERVICE 6/29/98. FOUND CRACK FROM SPARK PLUG HOLE AROUND INTAKE SIDE OF CYLINDER.Sep 11, 2001 · N733KD · Cessna U206G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20010979Shaft · separated(AUS) MIXTURE CONTROL VERNIER FAILED CAUSING CENTRE KNOB AND 177.8MM(7IN) OF SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM MIXTURE CONTROL.Sep 1, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Mixture ControlSDR AUS20010936Crankshaft · broken(AUS) CRANKSHAFT BROKEN AT NO4 MAIN BEARING JOURNAL.Aug 27, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20010947Lever · failed(AUS) MIXTURE CONTROL VERNIER FAILED. CENTRE KNOB AND SHAFT SEPARATED FROM MIXTURE CONTROL.Aug 24, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Mixture ControlSDR 2001FA0000244Bearing · wornINNER BEARING WAS PUSHED OUT TO ONE SIDE SHOWING EXCESSIVE WEAR.Aug 24, 2001 · N9489Z · Cessna U206G · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR CA010831006Tube · leaking(CAN) NR 5 CYLINDER FUEL DISTRIBUTION TUBE RUPTURED DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. TUBE BREAK IS AT THE CONNECTION TO FUEL DISTRIBUTOR VALVE. CONNECTION POINT A CYLINDER REMAINED INTACT. FAILURE OCCURRED AT FLANGE END WHERE TUBE FLARE END IS BRAZED TO TUBE ASSY. NO POSAug 17, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA010821011Arm · cracked(CAN) DURING A 200 HOUR ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE PILOT R/H RUDDER PEDAL ARM FOUND LOOSE. THE ARM WAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES: FROM EACH OF THE ATTACH BOLT HOLES TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TUBE.Aug 13, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Rudder Control SystemSDR RJW2001F00001Flap Track · looseFLAP TRACK HAS WORKED LOOSE. INICATIONS ARE: CRACKED FLAP COVE SKIN ATTACH BRACKETS. BOTH OF THESE DEFECTS ARE INDICATIONS OF A LOOSE FLAP TRACK. REPAIRS WERE NOTED IN BOTH OF THESE AREAS BUT THE FLAP TRACKS WERE NOT REPAIRED.Jul 31, 2001 · N932DB · Cessna U206G · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR RJW2001F00000Flap Track · looseFLAP TRACK HAS WORKED LOOSE. INDICATIONS ARE: CRACKED FLAP COVER SKIN AND COVE SKIN AND COVE SKIN ATTACH BRACKETS. BOTH OF THESE ARE INDICATION OF LOOSE FLAP TRACK. REPAIRS WERE NOTED IN BOTH OF THESE AREAS BUT FLAP TRACKS WERE NOT REPAIRED. CRACKED FLAP Jul 31, 2001 · N932DB · Cessna U206G · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR AUS20010698Piston Ring · worn(AUS) NO3 CYLINDER PISTON RINGS WORN AND LEAKING.Jun 26, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20010685Cylinder · leaking(AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER LEAKING PAST EXHAUST VALVE AND PISTON RINGS.Jun 21, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20010632Fitting · cracked(AUS) LH OUTBOARD LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT FITTING CRACKED. CRACK LENGTH 19.05MM (0.75IN).Jun 11, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR CA010625039Tube · broken(CAN) FOUND DURING A SCHEDULED 200 HOUR INSPECTATION. TUBE ASSY BROKE AT A POINT OF APPROX. 3/8" OUTBOARD OF THE INBOARD ROD END. (AT THE BASE OF THE THREADS). TUBE THEN RESTED ON TOP OF THE FLAP MOTOR AND BELLCRANK.Jun 6, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2001FA0000322Alternator · malfunctionedOPERATOR REPORTED EXCESSIVE NOISE IN HEADSET FROM RADIOS. TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND NOISE DISAPPEARED WITH ALTERNATOR OFF LINE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND MAGNETIC COMPASS DEVIATION OF 20 DEGREES WITH ALTERNATOR ON LINE. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING GROUNDS, BONDJun 5, 2001 · N9933Z · Cessna U206G · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR AUS20010577Impulse Coupling · worn(AUS) LH MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING WORN BEYOND LIMITS. FOUND DURINGINSPECTION IAW AD/ELEC/68.May 21, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Magneto/DistributorSDR AUS20010591Exhaust Valve · stuck(AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE STICKING IN VALVE GUIDE. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND ALL EXHAUST VALVES STICKING AND ALL EXHAUST PUSHRODS BENT. SUSPECT VAVLE TO GUIDE CLEARANCE INSUFFICIENT AT MANUFACTURE.May 17, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20010501CW017Rudder Bar · damagedPILOT SIDE LEFT RUDDER PEDAL COLLAPSED IN FLIGHT. SAFECOM FILED. APPEARS THAT TORQUE TUBE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY MAINTENANCE WHEN BUSHING WAS INSTALLED.May 1, 2001 · N9497R · Cessna U206G · Rudder Control SystemSDR 2001F00067Elt · defectiveELT UNIT WEAK UPON TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERIES (OLD WERE MISMATCHED) W/NEW, NO IMPROVEMENT. OUR GOVERNMENT RADIO SHOP CHECKED UNIT. 1) FOUND DISSIMILAR METALS ON SOLDERING JOINTS(IE STEEL/SOLDER) 2) UNIT WAY OFF FREQUENCY.Apr 19, 2001 · N2PS · Cessna U206G · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR AU010319Valve Guide · worn(AUS) NR 2 AND NR 6 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE GUIDES WORN.Mar 30, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AC2A072785Exhaust Pipe · crackedEXHAUST COLLECTOR FOUND CRACKED REPLACED WITH NEW COLLECTORMar 11, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA010320018Line · chafed(CAN) LINE ASSEMBLY - FUEL, STRAINER TO ELBOW FOUND CHAFING AGAINST RT NOSE GEAR STEERING BOOT.1.50 INCH X 0/032 INCH TUBING FOUND WORN BY 0/018 INCH ON ONE SIDE. PART HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A NEW LINE ASSEMBLY - FUEL AND PROTECTED WITH NYLON SPIRAL WRAP.Feb 28, 2001 · Cessna U206G · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 20010227SG003Pump · leakingFUEL LEAK FROM BETWEEN PUMP AND MOUNTDec 21, 2000 · Cessna U206G · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA010108024Rod · broken(CAN) AFT CARGO DOOR RIGGING ROD LOWER FOUND BROKEN IN THREADED PORTION OF ROD. FURTHER INVESTIGATION ALSO FOUND THE LOWER DOOR LATCH HOOK CLEVIS PIN, WORN EXCESSIVELY.I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT THE DOOR OPERATING MECHANISM BE INSPECTED ANNUALLY.Dec 19, 2000 · Cessna U206G · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR AU001096Hook · corroded(AUS) SEAT BELT HARNESS SNAP HOOK SPRING AND PIVOT PINS CORRODED. THE HOOK IS CHROME PLATED, BUT THE HOOK SPRINGS AND PIVOT PINS ARE NOT. THE CORRODED (RUSTY) COMPONENTS PREVENT CORRECT OPERATION OF THE HOOKS. (X)Nov 2, 2000 · Cessna U206G · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR CA001122024Fitting · sheared(CAN) ON INSPECTION, NOTICED THAT THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WOULD MAKE A NOISE WHEN THE TIP WAS MOVED UP AND DOWN. THE TAIL WAS TAKEN APART AND THE 10 RIVETS HOLDING THE FRONT FITTING. THE TOP 3 RIVETS ON EACH FITTING WAS SHEARED. THE RIVETS WERE ALL REPLACED.Nov 2, 2000 · Cessna U206G · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR CA001103016Capacitor · failed(CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS ON CHARTER FLIGHT. ABOUT 10 MINUTES OUT, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 SECONDS. THE ENGINE THEN SMOOTHED OUT FOR DURATION. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE GROUND RUN CONFIRMED RT MAGNETO DEAD AND INTOct 17, 2000 · Cessna U206G · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU000995Post · cracked(AUS) FUSELAGE RIGHT FORWARD LOWER DOOR POST BULKHEAD CRACKED AT RELIEF HOLE PER AD/CESSNA206/48 AMDT1. CRACK LENGTH 8.2 MM (0.325 INCH). AD/CESSNA206/48 AMDT1 WAS NOT DUE FOR ANOTHER 120 HOURS. (X)Sep 28, 2000 · Cessna U206G · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CA001017009Magneto · failed(CAN) MAGNETO FAILED REPEATEDLY ON THAT AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE. THIS ONE LASTED 35.4 HOURS. UNIT REPLACED BY OVERHAULED ONE. (X)Sep 27, 2000 · Cessna U206G · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU000741Wheel · cracked(AUS) MAIN WHEEL INBOARD HALF CRACKED IN BEAD RADIUS WITH PARTIAL SEPARATION OF FLANGE. CRACK LENGTH 127 MM (5 INCHES). (X)Sep 1, 2000 · Cessna U206G · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AU000756Gear · cracked(AUS) CAMSHAFT GEAR P/N 631845 CRACKED. FUEL PUMP DRIVE GEAR P/N 535662 CRACKED AND TEETH BADLY WORN. FUEL CONTROL UNIT P/N 629703-2 HAD O-RING SEAL MISSING FROM MIXTURE SHAFT. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED CAUSED BY INCORRECT MESHING OF FUEL PUMP DRIVE GEAR P/N 535Aug 29, 2000 · Cessna U206G · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA000824025Mount Bracket · broken(CAN) PILOT NOTED SLIGHT ENGINE VIBRATION, ENGINE PARAMETERS NORMAL .INVESTIGATION REVEALED EXHAUST SUPPORT MOUNT P/N 1250255-7 BROKEN, ALSO DISCOVERED MUFFLER (P/N 1250251-13) HEAT SHIELD MOUNT CRACKED AT WELD. EXHAUST SUPPORT MOUNT AND MUFFLER REPLACED, VIJul 25, 2000 · Cessna U206G · Exhaust Turbine System (Reciprocating)SDR CA000824024Magneto · failed(CAN) WHILE TAXIING AFTER LANDING, PILOT TESTED MAG SWITCH TO DISCOVER DEAD RT MAGNETO. INVESTIGATION BY AME DISCOVERED RT MAGNETO NOT WORKING. PART WAS REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Jun 29, 2000 · Cessna U206G · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA000824023Alternator · failed(CAN) UPON DESCENT, PILOT NOTICED AMP METER IN DISCHARGE POSITION. AFTER CHECKING BREAKERS, HE SWITCHED OFF MOST ELECTRICAL SWITCHES TO CONSERVE BATTERY POWER THROUGH LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED ALTERNATOR AND CONTROLLER NOT FUNCTIONING. BOTH PARTS REPLAJun 23, 2000 · Cessna U206G · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR CA000714031Exhaust Pipe · burned(CAN) EXHAUST COLLECTOR FOUND BURNED AND CRACKED.Jun 21, 2000 · Cessna U206G · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR AU000562Crankshaft · faulty(AUS) CRANKSHAFT DEFECTIVE. FOUND DURING INSPECTION AND CORE SAMPLING IAW AD/CON/80.Jun 17, 2000 · Cessna U206G · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU000479Seat · cracked(AUS) INLET VALVE SPRING SEATS ON ALL CYLINDERS CRACKED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE INLET VALVE GUIDES WERE NOT FULLY SEATED IN THE CYLINDER HEAD.Jun 7, 2000 · Cessna U206G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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