Champion 8KCAB

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SDR F35R20200518001Bezel · crackedTHE AIRSPEED INDICATOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACKED GLASS FACE WHEN CONDUCTING A PITOT STATIC LEAK TEST AFTER A TRANSPONDER INSTALLATION. IT APPEARS THAT THE PART IS MADE FROM A POLY-CARBONATE MATERIAL AND NOT GLASS. THE AIRSPEED IS LIGHTED AND IT APPEARS THAMay 18, 2020 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Airspeed/Mach IndicatorSDR 2020FA0000037Spar · crackedSPAR BUTT CRACKS, AFT SPARS, BOTH WINGS, NOTED AT ANNUAL INSPECTION, ALL SPARS, BOTH WINGS REPLACED REF FAA FORM 337 DATED APRIL 10, 2019.Apr 19, 2019 · N50636 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Wing SparSDR 2018FA0000459Bolt · brokenTHE PIVOT BOLT PART OF THE 3216-00 BRACKET ASSEMBLY SNAPPED IN TWO ALLOWING THE TAIL WHEEL AND FORK ASSEMBLY TO DEPART THE ACFT ON TAKEOFF. THE BOLT BROKE JUST ABOVE THE BEARING CONE PN 13286-00.May 14, 2018 · N5500W · Bbavia 8KCAB · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR XGKR2017122900003Altimeter · damagedALTIMETER FAILED STATIC SYSTEM TEST DUE TO INDICATOR INTERNAL LIGHT MELTED FRONT OF PLASTIC CASE CAUSING LOSS OF CASE SEALING.Dec 29, 2017 · N675WM · Bbavia 8KCAB · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR XGKR2017122900002Indicator · damagedAIRSPEED INDICATOR FAILED DURING STATIC SYSTEM INSPECTION. FOUND THE INDICATOR LIGHT MELTED PLASTIC INDICATOR FRONT CAUSING LOSS OF INSTRUMENT CASE SEALING.Dec 28, 2017 · N675WM · Bbavia 8KCAB · Airspeed/Mach IndicatorSDR F35R011220173Control Cable · frayedUP ELEVATOR CABLE PART NUMBER 3-1072 HAD MULTIPLE BROKEN/FRAYED WIRE STRANDS AT AFT MOST PULLEY LOCATION (APPROX FUSELAGE STATION 167.50, JUST AFT OF THE FRONT STABILIZER ATTACH POINT) AND MID PULLEY (APPROX LOCATION UNDER REAR SEAT). DOWN ELEVATOR CABLE PART Jan 12, 2017 · N126WB · Bbavia 8KCAB · Elevator Control SystemSDR F35R201701122Control Cable · frayedUP ELEVATOR CABLE PART NUMBER 3-1072 HAD MULTIPLE BROKEN/FRAYED WIRE STRANDS AT AFT MOST PULLEY LOCATION (APPROX FUSELAGE STATION 167.50, JUST AFT OF THE FRONT STABILIZER ATTACH POINT) AND MID PULLEY (APPROX LOCATION UNDER REAR SEAT). DOWN ELEVATOR CABLE PART Jan 6, 2017 · N464SC · Bbavia 8KCAB · Elevator Control SystemSDR F35R201701121Control Cable · frayedUP ELEVATOR CABLE PART NUMBER 3-1072 HAD MULTIPLE BROKEN/FRAYED WIRE STRANDS AT AFT MOST PULLEY LOCATION (APPROX FUSELAGE STATION 167.50, JUST AFT OF THE FRONT STABILIZER ATTACH POINT) AND MID PULLEY (APPROX LOCATION UNDER REAR SEAT). DOWN ELEVATOR CABLE PART Dec 5, 2016 · N696SP · Bbavia 8KCAB · Elevator Control SystemSDR N3XR2016111700001Gauge · contaminatedTHE PILOT REPORTED SLUGGISH MAP READINGS.INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE MAP LINE HAD RESIDUAL FLUID IN IT AND THAT THIS FLUID ENTERED THE MAP GAUGE. THIS HAS PREVIOUSLY HAPPENED ON AT LEAST TWO OCCASIONS.Nov 5, 2016 · N199SA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Manifold Pressure (MP) IndicatingSDR N3XR20160609003Indicator · contaminatedAFTER MANY HOURS OF AEROBATIC FLIGHT, SMALL TRACES OF OIL MIGRATED INTO THE MAP LINE BEHIND THE CYLINDER. EVENTUALLY THIS CAUSES ERRATIC OR COMPLETE LOSS OF THE MAP INDICATION. THERE IS NO SOLUTION FOR THIS OTHER THAN HAVING THE GAUGE REPAIRED AND BLOWING OUT Jun 9, 2016 · N199SA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Manifold Pressure (MP) IndicatingSDR XGKR20160428001Solenoid · faultySTARTER SOLENOID FAILURE.Apr 26, 2016 · N675WM · Bbavia 8KCAB · Engine StarterSDR 2016FA0000186G Switch · failedTHIS 406 MHZ WAS ORDERED NEW 2 YEARS AGO AND WAS SENT IN FOR REPAIR DUE TO A DEFECTIVE G-SWITCH THE VERY NEXT YEAR AFTER IT WAS INSTALLED. THIS YEAR SHOWED COMPLETE FAILURE DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT AND OUR SHOP HAS SENT Mar 26, 2016 · N86954 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR CA160218007Servo · loose(CAN) AT REMOVAL OF COWL, FOUND FUEL INJECTION SERVO LOOSE, 3 OF 4 SECURING NUTS MISSING AND NOT FOUND.Feb 18, 2016 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 2015FA0000116Bolt · shearedBOLT SHEARED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, CAUSING RT LANDING GEAR STRUT TO COLLAPSE. REVIEW OF THE MAINTENANCE LOG BOOKS SHOW A RE-TORQUE AT 391 TT, FAILURE OCCURRED AT 1292 TT. NO RECORD OF RE-TORQUE OR REPLACEMENT BETWEEN THOSE 2 EVENTS. SERVICE MANUAL FOR MODEL,Dec 12, 2014 · N1091E · Bbavia 8KCAB · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR OG5S2014FA0000691Longeron · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A LONGERON WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE AFT MLG ATTACHMENT HOLE ON BOTH SIDES.Dec 8, 2014 · N316CA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR 2014FA0000194Bearing · failedFOUND THE AILERON CENTER SHAFT BEARINGS AND CENTER SHAFT EXTENSION TO BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THIS WAS THE CASE IN BOTH RT AND LT WINGS. THE BEARINGS, PN B65NS, HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR. THE TOP BEARING, DUE TO POOR QC IN THE BORE, HAD ALLOWED TO MOVE DOWN, OUT Mar 6, 2014 · N291SA · Bbavia 8KCAB · AileronsSDR 2014FA0000193Control Cable · out of toleranceMIXTURE CONTROL CONTROL CABLE FAILED, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT WIRE SIZE. THE OUTER WOUND WIRE SHEATH EXTENDED UNDER LOAD, THIS CAUSED THE OUT OF RIG CONDITION, THAT WOULD NOT LET THE FUEL INJECTION MIXTURE CONTROL LEVER MOVE THROUGH ITS FULL RANGE. CHANGE THE TYMar 6, 2014 · N291SA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Power LeverSDR CA120221011Line · cracked(CAN) PILOT NOTICED NO MANIFOLD PRESSURE INDICATION, RETURNED TO BASE. INSPECTED AND FOUND LINE BROKEN AT ENGINE.Feb 20, 2012 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2011FA0000780Bolt · brokenBOLT BROKE ON ACFT ROLL OUT. SRM RECOMMENDS THE BOLT BE REPLACED EVERY 500 HRS, TIS.Nov 28, 2011 · N53757 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Main Landing GearSDR 2010FA0001185Blade · delaminatedAPPROX 8 INCHES OUT FROM BLADE CUFF IN CTR OF THE BACK OF THE PROP FOUND TO BE AN AREA OF DELAMINATION 1 INCH DIAMETER.Nov 17, 2010 · N316CA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA100812004Cylinder · crackedAPPROX 2 INCH CRACK VISUALLY FOUND BETWEEN FINS JUST ABOVE INTAKE PIPE.Aug 11, 2010 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2010FA0000210Transmitter · leakingFUEL LEAKING FROM SENDING UNIT, SCREW TOO LONG. WE ADDED NR 10 LOCK -O-SEAL TO EACH SCREW.Feb 22, 2010 · N829LT · Bbavia 8KCAB · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR 2010FA0000203Spar · crackedFOUND CRACK IN LT MAIN WOOD SPAR APPROX 16 " INBD OF LIFT STRUT.Feb 17, 2010 · N8693V · Bbavia 8KCAB · Wing SparSDR 2010FA0000202Spar · crackedFOUND CRACK IN THE INBD AILRON BAY AREA.Feb 17, 2010 · N8693V · Bbavia 8KCAB · AileronsSDR 2009FA0000988Retainer · failedDURING ANNUAL INSP FOUND COULD ROTATE ONE BLADE AN EXCESSIVE DISTANCE, SENT OUT FOR REPAIR AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INSIDE STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER HAD FAILED AND ALLOWED THE BALL BEARINGS TO FALL OUT OF THEIR SEAT, HUB WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND IT WAS CLNov 24, 2009 · N571SA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 2009FA0001024Baffle · mushroomedACFT WAS EXPERIENCING LARGE EGT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE RT AND LT CYL BANKS AT TAKEOFF AND CRUISE FLIGHT (BOTH FULL RICH AND LEAN OPERATIONS). ENG TREND MONITORING SHOWED THE DIFFERENCE GROWING SLOWLY OVER SEVERAL MONTHS TO MORE THAN 350F AT TAKEOFF FROM AN OMar 3, 2009 · N725JM · Bbavia 8KCAB · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR 2008FA0000659Seat · failedREAR SEAT PN 7-1500 FAILED AT THE LT HINGE POINT. THE AN3 SERIES BOLT PULLED THRU THE HINGE LUGS WHICH ARE WELDED TO THE SEAT FRAME BOTTOM. THE RT HINGE HOLES SHOW ELONGATION, BUT REMAINED INTACT. THE AC WAS DOING SPIN TRAINING AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. RECSep 16, 2008 · N7698S · Bbavia 8KCAB · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 2006FA0000591Sleeve · brokenCREW REPORTED STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN CABIN.MX INSPECTED FOUND FUEL LEAKING ONTO CARPET ON THE FWD LEFT SIDE OF CABIN. TRACED LEAK TO THE VENT LINE HEADER TANK ATTACH FITTING. FITTING FOUND TO BE TIGHT BUT LINE CRACKED AT COMPRESSION SLEEVE CONNECTOR. LINE AND Jun 8, 2006 · N316CA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Fuel StorageSDR 2006FA0000590Vent Line · crackedCREW REPORTED STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN CABIN. MX INSPECTED FOUND FUEL LEAKING ONTO CARPET ON THE FWD LT SIDE OF CABIN. TRACED LEAK TO THE VENT LINE HEADER TANK ATTACH FITTING. FITTING FOUND TO BE TIGHT BUT LINE CRACKED AT COMPRESSION SLEEVE CONNECTOR. LINE ANJun 8, 2006 · N316CA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Fuel StorageSDR 2005FA0001548Harness · brokenJUST PRIOR TO INITIATING AEROBATICS THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RATCHET DOWN HIS AEROBATIC HARNESS. THE HANDLE FOR THE RATCHET BROKE ALLOWING THE RATCHET LOCK TO FALL OUT OF THE ASSEMBLY. FLIGHT WAS TERMINATED. HARNESS REPLACED WITH NEW ASSEMBLY.Nov 9, 2005 · N912MA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Emergency EquipmentSDR 2005FA0001294Bolt · misinstalledDURING PREFLIGHT THE PILOT FOUND EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THE LT OB ELEVATOR HINGE PIN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED BOTH ELEVATORS AND THE RUDDER AND FOUND LONGITUDINAL SCORING ON ALL THE HINGE BOLTS (AN23-40) APPARENTLY CAUSED DURING MFG OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE LONGITUDISep 15, 2005 · N912MA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Elevator StructureSDR 2004FA0000537Spar · crackedSPAR INSPECTED IAW 00-25-02R1. FOUND 2 CRACKS IN BUTT END, DOUBLER PLATES APPEAR TO BE LOOSENING. CRACKS ARE HORIZONTAL ACROSS THE END GRAIN.May 5, 2004 · N1182E · Bbavia 8KCAB · Wing SparSDR MW82004F00000Mount · chafedDURING A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE NEW AC, ENGINE MOUNT WAS NOTED HAVING AN EXCESSIVE CHAFFING CAUSED BY A TINNERMAN NUT USED FOR WINTER BAFFLE ON IB SIDE OF OIL COOLER. SEVERAL OTHER AC HAVE BEEN NOTED WITH TINNERMAN NUTS ON THE OIL COOLERS BUT NO DAMAGE NOTApr 7, 2004 · N912MA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2004FA0000164Fuel Cap · misinstalledFUEL TANK CAPS ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SECURE PROPERLY. IT IS EASY TO PUT THE CAP ON PARTIALLY. THE FACTORY RECOMMENDS THE CAP GASKETS BE LUBED WITH SILICONE SPRAY. WE ARE ALSO PUTTING ALIGNMENT MARKS ON THE CAP AND WING FOR POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT INDICATION.Feb 4, 2004 · N561ER · Bbavia 8KCAB · Fuel StorageSDR CA040106004Window · broken(CAN) TOP WINDOW (SKY LIGHT) SHATTERED AND BROKE AWAY AFTER LEVELLING OFF FROM DOING A CUBAN EIGHT.Dec 19, 2003 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR 2003FA0000884Bushing · looseRIGHT FORWARD RUDDER ATTACH BUSHING COTTER PIN HEAD WORN OFF BY CYCLIC CONTACT WITH FLOORBOARD. PIVOT BUSHING WAS FOUND MORE THAN HALF WAY OUT OF RUDDER ATTACH POINT.Sep 3, 2003 · N330MS · Bbavia 8KCAB · Rudder StructureSDR AUS20030799Spar · cracked(AUS) LT WING REAR SPAR CONTAINED A NUMBER OF LENGTH WISE CRACKS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/CHA/23.Jun 10, 2003 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Wing SparSDR AUS20030490Fuse · disconnected(AUS) ENGINE HOURMETER INLINE FUSE HOLDER DISCONNECTED.May 8, 2003 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Engine Indicating System WiringSDR 2003F00113Attach Fitting · chafedDURING A ROUTINE SERVICE INTERNAL CUSTOMER REQUESTED THE 1000 HOUR INSPECTION DETAILED IN AIRWORTHY LIMITATIONS OF MM. ON ALL FOUR STRUT ATTACH FITTINGS. BOTH FITTINGS WERE REJECTED ON LEFT WING DUE TO CHAFING ON EDGES WHERE FITTINGS PASS THROUGH LEADING EDGFeb 1, 2003 · N330MS · Bbavia 8KCAB · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR N3F2003F00000Line · leakingAIRCRAFT FORMED FUEL LEAKS WITHIN 28.8 HOURS OF SERVICE. THIS AIRCRAFT WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE WHEN THE PILOT REPORTED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE INVERTED FUEL SYSTEM HEADER TANK ONTO HIS LEGS AND FEET. PERFORMING A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE SYSTEM SIX FUEL LEADec 9, 2002 · N28YH · Bbavia 8KCAB · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2002FA0001381Blade · crackedDURING INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH AD. DUE TO INADEQUATE RECORDS, PROPELLER WAS SUBMITTED FOR OVERHAUL AND ALSO TO REPLACE THE HUB IAW AD. AT DISASSEMBLY, PROP WAS FOUND TO HAVE COLD COMPRESSION ROLLED SHANKS. HOWEVER, DUNov 27, 2002 · N76KF · Bbavia 8KCAB · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 2002FA0001090Bracket · misinstalledDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND WING ROOT FAIRING BRACKET AGAINST LOWER PART OF FORWARD SPAR (LEFT WING). THE BRACKET APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE SPAR AT MANUFACTURE, CAUSING LOCAL MINOR DAMAGE. REPAIRED LOCAL DAMAGE. INSPECTED ENTIRESep 5, 2002 · N2523Z · Bbavia 8KCAB · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR OG5R092NFuel Tank · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION A FUEL LEAK WAS NOTED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT WING BENEATH THE FUEL TANK. UPON MORE DETAILED INSPECTION THE INTERNAL BAFFLING OF THE FUEL TANK WAS FOUND TO BE SEPERATED AND THE TANK TO BE LEAKING FROM ONE OF THE BAFFLE ATTACH WELDS. May 8, 2002 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Fuel StorageSDR OG52002F00000Pitch Control · crackedDURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION PITCH CYLINDER OF THE PROPELLER ASSEMBLY, WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED ON THE FORWARD END. THE CRACK EXTENDED FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE LOW PITCH STOP NUT OUT BOARD.Dec 27, 2001 · N67ND · Bbavia 8KCAB · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR 2001FA0000259Rib · damagedFOUND LOOSE AND/OR MISSING NAILS AT RIB/FRONT SPAR CONNECTION. 2 RIBS ON RT WING AND 2 RIBS ON LT WING FOUND DAMAGED WHILE INSPECTING PER REGMENTS OF AD.Jul 3, 2001 · N80TA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 2002FA0000244Fastener · missingAPPROXIMATELY 10 RIB NAILS WERE MISSING ON EACH WING. NAIL HOLES WERE NOT ELONGATED. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS FOUND. THE GENERAL LOCATION OF MISSING NAILS WERE AT STRUT ATTACH AREAS.May 17, 2001 · N2561Z · Bbavia 8KCAB · Miscellaneous HardwareSDR 20010205CW016Rib · crackedDURNING ANNUAL INSPECTION , TAIL FIN FABRIC WAS FOUND BUCKLING APPROX 1 INCH AFT OF TOP LEADING EDGE. UPON FABRIC REMOVAL FOR HIDDEN DAMAGE INSPECTION THE FIN RIB WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AND BUCKLED AT FWD ATTACHING WELD. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED AFT ATTAJan 4, 2001 · N68ND · Bbavia 8KCAB · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 20000621SH001Bellcrank · fodPILOT WAS PERFORMING AEROBATICS WHEN, DURING A ROLL TO THE RIGHT, THE CONTROL STICK JAMMED DURING HIS ATTEMPT TO STOP THE ROLL. HE SLOWED/STOPPED THE ROLL USING ALL AVAILABLE AILERON INPUT USING FULL LEFT RUDDER. IN A HEAVY SLIP, HE WAS LOOKING AT AVAILABLE May 31, 2000 · N53737 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Aileron Control SystemSDR 20000505SH032Magneto · contaminatedOWNER COMPLAINED OF ROUGH RUNNING/MISSING WHEN ENGINE HOT WHILE AT LOW POWER SETTINGS. RT MAG (4150) REMOVED. EXCESS PLAY IN DIST END BEARING (APPROX PLAY, .030 INCH) SN 9010274. LT MAG REMOVED (4151) SN 9010270. FOUND ENTIRE INTERIOR OF MAG CONTAMINATED BMay 5, 2000 · N50395 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20000505SH031Magneto · contaminatedOWNER COMPLAINED OF ROUGH RUNNING/MISSING WHEN ENGINE HOT WHILE AT LOW POWER SETTINGS. RT MAG (4150) REMOVED. EXCESS PLAY IN DIST END BEARING (APPROX PLAY, .030 INCH) SN 9010274. LT MAG REMOVED (4151) SN 9010270. FOUND ENTIRE INTERIOR OF MAG CONTAMINATED BMay 5, 2000 · N50395 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Magneto/Distributor
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