Champion 8GCBC

Service difficulty reports · 194

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '8GCBC'
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SDR CA030722002Control Cable · frayed(CAN) CABLE FOUND FRAYED AT THE PULLEY PN 1-2395.THE AREA TENDS TO BE A HIGH WEAR BECAUSE OF THE SIZE OF PULLEY AND IS MONITORED CLOSELY AT ALL INSPECTIONS. FAILURES HAVE OCCURED IN THE PAST WITH THIS COMPANY.Jul 8, 2003 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA030707002Control Cable · frayed(CAN)TE FLAP CABLE FRAYED AT UPPER RT PULLEY.Jul 7, 2003 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA030616003Frame · broken(CAN) FRAME TUBE WAS BROKEN OFF ON BOTH SIDES OF TAIL SPRING FWD ATTACH BUSHING.Jun 16, 2003 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR CA030616002Cable · frayed(CAN) CABLE IS FRAYED AT UPPER ALUMINUM PULLEY.Jun 16, 2003 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR CA021114004Control Cable · frayed(CAN) CABLE FRAYED AT WING ROOT PULLEY- STAINLESS STEEL CABLENov 14, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA021031005Control Cable · frayed(CAN) LT & RT RUDDER CABLES FRAYED AT PULLEYS - MINIMAL DEFLECTION AT PULLEY. - UNSURE AS TO WHY THEY ARE FRAYED. - REPLACING STAINLESS CABLES WITH GALVINIZED.Oct 23, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA021031007Control Cable · frayed(CAN) LT & RT RUDDER CABLES FRAYED AT PULLEY. MINIMAL DEFLECTION AT PULLEY. THEREFORE UNSURE AS TO WHY THEY ARE FRAYED. - REPLACING STAINLESS CABLES WITH GALVINIZED.Oct 22, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA021031006Control Cable · frayed(CAN) CABLE FRAYED AT WING ROOT ALUMINUM PULLEY.- NEW CABLE FABRICATED WITH GALVINIZED. - OLD CABLE WAS STAINLESS STEEL.Oct 22, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA021031004Fuel Tank · cracked(CAN) ALUMINUM SPAR WINGS.- CRACK LOCATION ON WELD OF PREVIOUS REPAIR.Oct 22, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Fuel StorageSDR CA021007005Fuel Tank · cracked(CAN) CRACK IN LT INBOARD FUEL TANK UPPER SURFACE AT OUTBOARD END OF CENTER PREFORMED STIFFENER. - IN ALUMINUM SPAR WINGS.Sep 9, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Fuel StorageSDR CA020913009Spar · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND IN THE FUEL CELL STIFFENER SPAR ON THE WING.Aug 27, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Wing SparSDR CA020830023Structure · cracked(CAN) FUEL FITTING BOSS FOUND CRACKED AROUND WELD APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH IN LENGTH. THE CRACK IS IN THE LOWER AFT RT THREADED NIPPLE.Aug 20, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Fuel StorageSDR CA030825004Pedal · cracked(CAN) A/C ARRIVED FOR SUMMER OPERATION. THE AME TOOK A QUICK LOOK THROUGH THE COCKPIT AND NOTICED THE RIGHT PEDAL SYSTEM LOOSE. ON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THE FORWARD RIGHT PEDAL BENT AND CRACKED ON THE RIGHT MOUNT SUPPORT.Jul 15, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA030722001Control Cable · frayed(CAN) CABLE FOUND FRAYED AT THE PULLEY PN 12395.THE AREA TENDS TO BE A HIGH WEAR BECAUSE OF THE SIZE OF PULLEY AND IS MONITORED CLOSELY AT ALL INSPECTIONS. FAILURES HAVE OCCURED IN THE PAST WITH THIS COMPANY.Jun 18, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR CA020524006Cable · frayed(CAN) LT AND RT UPPER FLAP CABLES FRAYED AT WING ROOT PULLEYS WITH 2ND NOTCH OF FLAP SELECTED.May 24, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA020523013Control Cable · frayed(CAN) LT UPPER FLAP CABLE FAYED AT WING ROOT PULLEY ON SECOND NOTCH OF FLAP.May 16, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA020523012Control Cable · frayed(CAN) LT AND RT FLAP UPPER CABLES FRAYED AT WING ROOT PULLEYS.May 14, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA020507018Control Cable · frayed(CAN) LT AND RT FLAP UPPER CABLES FRAYED AT WING ROOT PULLEYS.Apr 25, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2002FA0001177Leg Assy · brokenLEFT MAIN GEAR LEG BROKE AT ATTACHING CLAMP ON LANDING. EVIDENCE OF CHAFING AT FORWARD LOWER SURFACE WHERE UNDETECTED FLAW IS NOTED. NO INJURIES TO PILOT, OUTBOARD RIB BENT, PROP STRIKE.Apr 7, 2002 · N2693Z · Bbavia 8GCBC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA020507017Control Cable · frayed(CAN) LT AND RT UPPER FLAP CABLES FRAYED AT WING ROOT PULLEY.Apr 5, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2002FA0000775Fitting · brokenPLASTIC T FITTING IN HYDRAULIC LINE BETWEEN RESERVOIR AND BRAKE CYLINDERS BREAKS OFF. THIS ALLOWS THE BRAKE FLUID TO ESCAPE.Mar 12, 2002 · N695AC · Bbavia 8GCBC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 2002FA0000774Splice · looseRIGHT LANDING GEAR, SKI CABLE CAME LOOSE. AERO SKI R2800 SKIS INSTALLED. CABLE IS SMALLER THAN MOST SKI INSTALLATIONS. THE NICOPRESS SLEEVE ON THE THIMBLE EYE SPLICE ON THE CABLE END SLIPPED OFF THE CABLE. CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM AIRFRAME.Mar 12, 2002 · N695AC · Bbavia 8GCBC · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA020121001Frame · broken(CAN) -TUBE FOUND BROKEN THROUGH NEAR WELD, AT FWD ENDOF LT LANDING GEAR FITTING.Jan 17, 2002 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR CA011205001Rib · cracked(CAN) 3 RIBS RT, 2 RIBS LT WING FOUND CRACKED AT UPPER CORNER OF FLANGE WHERE RIB ATTACHES TO REAR SPAR. ALL RIBS LOCATED CLOSEST INBOARD AT WING ROOT, AND ALL RIBS CRACKED EXACTLY THE SAME.Dec 4, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR CA020112001Fuel Tank · leaking(CAN) FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED BY VISIAL INSPECTION AT FABRIC DRAIN HOLES IN TE OF WING. INBOARD FUEL TANK OF LEFT WING REMOVED AND PIN HOLE FOUND IN THE WELD WHERE DRAIN BOSS WHERE FUEL HOSE ATTACHES. BOSS REWELDED AND PRESSURE TESTED TANK. NO FURTHER LEAKS Dec 3, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Fuel StorageSDR CA011221004Tube · broken(CAN) TUBE FOUND BROKEN THROUGH APPROXIMATELY AT WELD TO RT FORWARD END OF LDG FITTING.Dec 3, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR CA011130005Fuel Tank · cracked(CAN) RT OUTBOARD TANK CRACKED, LOWER SIDE, AT THE END OF REINFORCING INDENT, ON PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED WELD.Nov 9, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Fuel StorageSDR CA011130004Control Cable · frayed(CAN) - LT & RT UPPER FLAP CABLES FRAYED AT WING ROOT PULLEYS. BOTH LT & RT PULLEYS FOUND SEIZED AND WORN.Nov 9, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA011130003Pulley · seized(CAN) LT & RT PULLEYS AT WING ROOT FOUND SEIZED AND WORN. BOTH FLAP CABLES FRAYED AT SAME LOCATION.Nov 9, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA021114009Control Cable · frayed(CAN) LT AND RT RUDDER CABLES FRAYED AT CABIN PULLEYS. BOTH CABLES MADE OF STAINLESS STEELNov 8, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA011130002Control Cable · frayed(CAN) - LT & RT UPPER FLAP CABLES FRAYED AT WING ROOT PULLEYS. BOTH LT & RT PULLEYS FOUND SEIZED AND WORN.Nov 8, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA011130001Pulley · seized(CAN) - LT & RT PULLEYS AT WING ROOT FOUND SEIZED AND WORN. - BOTH FLAP CABLES FRAYED AT THAT POSITION. - SMALL ALUMINUM PULLEYS, HARD TO LUBRICATED AND PROVIDE A TIGHT DEFLECTING RADIUS FOR CABLES.Nov 8, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA011031012Pulley · worn(CAN) - LT & RT PULLEYS INBOARD & OUTBOARD ALL FOUND WORN.- LT & RT CABLES FRAYED UNSERVICEABLE AND REPLACED. - CABLES FRAYED AT PULLEYS ON OUTBOARD POSITION.- SOLID ALUMINUM PULLEYS WITH SMALL RADIUS AND SEIZE EASILY CAUSING EXCESSIVE CABLE WEAR.Oct 18, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA021114007Control Cable · frayed(CAN) LT AND RT RUDDER CABLES FRAYED AT CABIN PULLEY. BOTH CABLES MADE OF STAINLESS STEEL.Oct 10, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA021114005Control Cable · frayed(CAN) LT AND RT RUDDER CABLES FRAYED AT CABIN. PULLEY CABLES MADE FROM STAINLESS STEEL.Oct 2, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA011120003Cable · frayed(CAN) BOTH LT AND RT CABLES FRAYED JUST INCHES FWD OF BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT PULLEYS.Oct 2, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Rudder Control SystemSDR 2001FA0000194Control Arm · faultyWHEN MOVING CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL, CARB HEAT CONTROL ARM (PN 1-9940) CONTACTS JAM NUT ON THE THROTTLE CONTROL ROD CLEVIS (PN A31800), MOVING THE THROTTLE OUT OF POSITION.Aug 6, 2001 · N437AC · Bbavia 8GCBC · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR CA010813022Shutoff Valve · failed(CAN) - THREADED COLLAR THAT SECURES VALVE SHAFT IN BODY CAME LOOSE AND DETACHED ITSELF FROM SHUTOFF BALL INSIDE VALVE. FOR SOME REASON THE VALVE WAS OR WENT INTO THE CLOSED POSITION & STARVED THE ENGINE FOR FUEL DURING TAXI OUT FOR DEPARTURE. - THERE IS NOTHIAug 1, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR CA010813021Structure · cracked(CAN) - FUEL TANK CRACKING. - POSSIBLY DUE TO TOO LIGHT GUAGE OF MATERIAL & NO INTERNAL BAFFLES INTANK. CRACKS USUALLY OCCUR AT END OF STIFFENER INDENTS. - WE AVERAGE 2-3 FUEL TANK FAILURE DUE TO CRACKING PER FLYING SEASON.Jul 25, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Fuel StorageSDR CA010628028Pulley · seized(CAN) ON 100 HR, INSPECTION TECHICIAN DISCOVERED 2 FLAP SYSTEM PULLEYS INSIDE FUSELAGE SEIZED AND FLATS WORN INTO THEM FROM CABLE RUBBING. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR US AS ALMOST EVERY 100 HR INSP. WE ARE FINDING THIS AND OFTEN HAVE TO CHANGE CABLES ALSO. Jun 28, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA010628016Pulley · seized(CAN) LT AND RT PULLEYS FOUND SEIZED AT WING ROOT(100 HOUR INSP.) BOTH CABLES FREYED AND UNSERVICEABLE. (LT/RT) AT POSITION OF PULLEY.SOLID ALUMINUM PULLEYS, NO BEARING , DIFFICULT TO KEEP LUBRICATED. HIGH POTENTIAL FOR INFLIGHT FLAP CABLE FAILURE.Jun 6, 2001 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA001207027Mount · cracked(CAN) ENGINE MOUNT WAS REMOVED FOR NDT INSPECTION DURING ENGINE CHANGE DUE TBO. (X)Oct 17, 2000 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA001106002Bracket · failed(CAN) IN-FLIGHT FAILURE OF REAR HALF OF BRACKET CAUSING ALTERNATOR FORWARD MOUNT TO BREAK. PILOT NOTICED BURNING SMELL IN COCKPIT FROM ALTERNATOR BELT AND UPON LANDING, INVESTIGATED AND FOUND ALTERNATOR HANGING ONLY BY THE WIRES AND SUPPORT OF 1 SCAT HOSE. (Oct 12, 2000 · Bbavia 8GCBC · AC Generation SystemSDR CA001018004Bracket · cracked(CAN) ON 100 HOUR INSPECTION, LOWER STABILIZER ATTACHMENT BRACKET, WHICH SPANS BETWEEN TAIL POST AND STAB AFT SPAR FITTING, WAS FOUND CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH UP FROM LOWER WELD AREA. CRACKS FOUND ON BOTH SIDE ANGLES.Sep 26, 2000 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR 20000914SH007Gear · brokenUPON LANDING, RT GEAR LEG, PN 7-1461-R, FAILED AT AREA OF U-BOLT ATTACH CLAMP. FAILURE RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO RT WING, PROPELLER, ENGINE AND COWLING. AIRCRAFT IS USED FOR GLIDER TOWING FROM AN UNPAVED RUNWAY AND AVERAGES 3-5 TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS PER HOUR. TAug 15, 2000 · N8638V · Bbavia 8GCBC · Main Landing GearSDR CA001207026Mount · cracked(CAN) ON PER FLIGHT PILOT NOTICED LT FLAP WAS NOT FAIRED WITH UPPER WING GAP COVER.FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND L/H INBOARD FLAP MOUNT LOWER BOLT HOLE CRACKED OUT.DUE TO PREVIOUS FAILURES, A FLEET VIAUAL SPECIAL INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT, ON INBOARD FLAP MOUNTS, Aug 3, 2000 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR CA000829012Mount · cracked(CAN) PILOT REPORTED A TENDENCY FOR A/C TO ROLL TO RIGHT, ON FULL FLAP SELECTION. VISUAL INSPECTION INDICATED L/H INBOARD FLAP MOUNT HAD CONSIDERABLE VERTICAL MOVEMENT. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT INBOARD FLAP MOUNT LOWER ATTACHMENT POINT HAD BROKEN FREE.Jul 21, 2000 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR CA990715017Cylinder Head · cracked(CAN) ENGINE VIBRATION AND POWER LOSS WHILE GLIDER IN TOW. CRACK AROUND NR 2 CYLINDER. CYLINDER HAD BEEN OVERHAULED SUBJECT TO FREEDOM FREE PROCESS AND CERMICROME PLATING.Jun 26, 1999 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA990715021Mount · cracked(CAN) IN DESCENT AFTER GLIDER RELEASE AND AFTER EXTENDING FLAPS TO 27 DEGREES, PILOT NOTICED UNCOMMANDED ROLL TO THE RIGHT. VISUAL INSPECTION INDICATED THAT THE LEFT FLAP APPEARED TO BE IN APPROPRIATE POSITION, WHILE RIGHT FLAP WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 7-12 DEGREJun 22, 1999 · Bbavia 8GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX2377Impulse Coupling · bentDURING C/W MAGNETO 500-HOUR INSPECTION AT AN ANNUAL, A BENT RIVET WAS FOUND ON LEFT MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING PAWL. GAP EXCEEDED 0.150 INCH.May 21, 1999 · N444AW · Bbavia 8GCBC · Magneto/Distributor
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