Douglas DC-6

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SDR NACA20030066Spark Plug · crackedNR 3 ENGINE SHUT DOWN FOR NR 11 CYLINDER DOUBLE SHORTED SECONDARY. REPLACED FRONT AND REAR SPARK PLUGS.Jan 4, 2003 · N1377K · Doug DC6 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR NACA20030067Service difficultyDISCREPANCY: #4 ENGINE SHUT DOWN DUE TO CARBURETOR HEAT APPROACHING RED LINE AFTER GOING INTO REVERSE.CORRECTIVE ACTION: INSPECTED CARBURETOR INTAKE FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS, NONE FOUND. INSPECTED AIR DOOR FOR SECURITY, FOUND SECURE. RAN ENGINE TO 30" AND A REVERSJan 3, 2003 · N99330 · Doug DC6 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR NACA20020065Cylinder · crackedNR 3 ENGINE PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN FOR A NR 6 CYLINDER DOUBLE SHORTED SECONDARY. REPLACED NR 3 ENGINE, NR 6 CYLINDER.Dec 31, 2002 · N1377K · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020064Cylinder · crackedNR 1 ENGINE PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN FOR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND NR 16 CYLINDER SHORTED SECONDARY. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE, NR 9 CYLINDER.Dec 23, 2002 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020063Spark Plug · crackedNR 3 ENGINE PRECATIONARY SHUT DOWN DUE TO DOUBLE SHORTED SECONDARY. REPLACED NR 3 ENGINE NR 6 CYLINDER FRONT AND REAR SPARK PLUGS. (CERAMICS BROKEN)Dec 18, 2002 · N1377K · Doug DC6 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR NACA20020062Cylinder · crackedPRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN ON NR 1 ENGINE DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE NR 5 CYLINDER.Dec 18, 2002 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NAFA2002001Cylinder · crackedNR 3 ENGINE PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN FOR A NR 2 CYLINDER SHORTED SECONDARY. REPLACED NR 2 CYLINDER.Dec 5, 2002 · N7780B · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020061Cylinder · crackedNR 3 ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN. REPLACED NR 1 CYLINDER.Nov 23, 2002 · N1377K · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020058Gland Nut · looseNR 4 ENGINE PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN DUE TO THE LOWER INBOARD SIDE OF THE ENGINE PRODUCING A STEADY STREAM OF BLUE SMOKE. TIGHTENED THE NR 4 ENGINE, NR 15 CYLINDER EXHAUST PUSH ROD TUBE GLAND NUT, LEAK CHECK GOOD.Nov 6, 2002 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020056Case · making metalNR 4 ENGINE LOSS OF BMEP AND LOSS OF OIL QUANTITY. REPLACED NR 4 ENGINE DUE TO HIGH METAL CONTENT FOUND IN FRONT ACCESSORY SECTION.Nov 4, 2002 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR NACA20020054Downlock Switch · intermittentDISCREPANCY: RIGHT MAIN GEAR SHOWED GEAR UNSAFE CONDITION (UP INDICATION PLUS RED LIGHT). RECYCLED GEAR AND THE UNSAFE CONDITION WENT AWAY.CORRECETIVE ACTION: REPLACED DOWN LOCK SWITCH, OP CHECK GOOD.Nov 1, 2002 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR NACA20020050Cylinder Head · crackedNR 2 ENGINE PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN, RUNNING ROUGH. REPLACED NR 4 CYLINDER FOR A CRACKED HEAD, OP CHECK GOOD.Oct 23, 2002 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020055Gasket · looseNR 3 ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON GROUND AFTER LANDING DUE TO OIL LOSS. RESEALED AND RETORQUED OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE, LEAK CHECK GOOD.Oct 16, 2002 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR NACA20020047Cylinder · crackedLOW BMEP "95" ON NR 4 ENGINE. REPLACED NR 1 CYLINDER ON NR 4 ENGINE.Sep 13, 2002 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020042Scroll · shearedDiscrepancies: Smoke in Cockpit. R/H Cabin Super Charger Impellar nut sheared.Corrective Action: Replaced R/H Cabin Supercharger Scroll.Sep 13, 2002 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Air Conditioning SystemSDR NACA20020046Distributor · damagedNR 3 ENGINE, SEVERAL OPEN PRIMARIES ON L1 CIRCUIT. REPLACED LT DISTRIBUTOR.Sep 12, 2002 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Magneto/DistributorSDR NACA20020048Spark Plug · crackedNR 4 ENGINE, NR 2 CYLINDER SHOWS A DOUBLE SHORTED SECONDARY, ENGINE BACKFIRING WHEN LEANED. REPLACED NR 13 CYLINDER FRONT AND REAR SPARK PLUGS ONCE ENGINE ANYLIZER TIMING CORRECTED.Sep 1, 2002 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR NACA20020041Ignition Lead · shortedPRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN THE NR 3 ENGINE DUE TO DOUBLE SHORTED SECONDARY ON THE NR 10 CYLINDER. REPLACED SPARK PLUGS, Y-LEAD, SHORT LEADS, AND COIL.Aug 31, 2002 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Ignition Harness (Distribution)SDR NACA20020040Cylinder · crackedFEATHERED THE NR 4 ENGINE IN CRUISE DUE TO BACKFIRED, LOW BMEP. REPLACED THE NR 3 CYLINDER.Aug 31, 2002 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020039Cylinder · crackedNR 4 ENGINE FEATHERED DUE TO BACKFIRING. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 18 CYLINDER.Aug 28, 2002 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020037Cylinder · crackedFEATHERED THE NR 3 ENGINE AT 0312Z DUE TO BACKFIRING AND ROUGH RUNNING. REPLACED THE NR 4 CYLINDER.Aug 19, 2002 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020032Spark Plug · crackedPRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN THE NR 4 ENGINE IN CRUISE DUE TO SHORTED SECONDARY ON THE NR 11 CYLINDER. FOUND CRACKED NOSE CERAMICS ON BOTH PLUGS. REMOVED AND REPLACED PLUGS.Jul 15, 2002 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR NACA20020029Cylinder · crackedNR 4 ENGINE PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN, ENGINE WOULDN'T TAKE A LEAN, BACKFIRED AND RUNNING ROUGH. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 3 CYLINDER ON THE NR 4 ENGINE.Jun 21, 2002 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020028Cylinder · crackedNR 1 ENGINE SHUT DOWN AT 0210Z DUE TO THE RUNNING ROUGH. REPLACED THE NR 1 CYLINDER ON THE NR 1 ENGINE.May 31, 2002 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020024Filler · chippedLT WING L/E FILLER REPAIR CHIPPING OUT, TOP STA 240. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED SCARF PATCH PER DOUGLAS OHM FIG 13-34.May 22, 2002 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR NACA20020020Cylinder · crackedPRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN NR 3 ENGINE IN CRUISE DUE TO BACKFIRING AT ALL POWER SETTINGS. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 16 CYLINDER ON THE NR 3 ENGINE.May 17, 2002 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020023Stringer · crackedRT LOWER WING, STRINGER 23 CRACKED AT AT STA 325, JUST FORWARD OF ACCESS PANEL (UNDER DOVETAIL). FABBED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER PER DRAWING NAC2002-05.May 14, 2002 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Wing, Longeron/StringerSDR NACA20020022Skin · corrodedFORWARD FUSELAGE, COPILOTS SLIDING WINDOW FRAME DOUBLER SURFACE CORROSION AND LIFTING AFT LOWER CORNER, AND TOP AFT CORNER. REMOVED COPILOTS FACTORY WINDOW DOUBLER, REMOVED THREE DAMAGED SECTIONS OF SKIN. FABRICATED TWO DOUBLERS AND SHIMS. INSTALLED SHIMS, May 8, 2002 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR NACA20020018Cylinder · leakingFEATHERED THE NR 2 ENGINE DUE TO OIL LOSS. REPLACED AND RESEALED NR 1 EXHAUST PUSH ROD HOUSING. RESEALED AND RETORQUED NR 1 EXHAUST SIDE BAFFLE STUD. REPLACED ROCKER ARM THRUST WASHER. BORESCOPED NR 1 COMPRESSION CHAMBER OF HEAD FOR PRECAUTIONARY PURPOSES,May 7, 2002 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020013Spark Plug · damagedNR 3 ENGINE NR 4 CYLINDER DOUBLE SHORTED SECONDARY, BACKFIRING. REPLACED BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SPARK PLUGS.Apr 2, 2002 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR NACA20020011Cylinder · crackedNR 4 ENGINE FEATHERED AT 0507Z, (BACKFIRING AND RUNNING ROUGH). REPLACED NR 16 CYLINDER.Mar 24, 2002 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020014Door Frame · crackedPASSENGER DOOR, FORWARD FRAME, CRACKED 16 INCHES ABOVE LOWER CORNER OF THE DOOR. REMOVED DAMAGED AREA, FABBED AND INSTALLED A FILLER. FABBED AND INSTALLED A SHIM AND A DOUBLER.Mar 21, 2002 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR NACA20020008Spark Plug · shortedPRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE, DUE TO DOUBLE SHORTED SECONDARY, NR 16 CYLINDER. REPLACED FRONT AND REAR SPARK PLUGS.Feb 21, 2002 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR NACA20020007Cylinder · crackedFEATHERED NR 3 ENGINE DUE TO RAPID BACKFIRING. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 4 CYLINDER ON THE NR 3 ENGINE.Feb 16, 2002 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020005Cylinder · crackedFEATHERED NR 4 ENGINE, BACKFIRING, WON'T TAKE A LEAN. REPLACED THE NR 18 CYLINDER.Feb 15, 2002 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20020003Spark Plug · crackedSHUTDOWN THE NR 1 ENGINE DUE TO RAPID CHT CLIMB AND DOUBLE SHORT NR 11 CYLINDER. REPLACED BOTH SPARK PLUGS.Jan 24, 2002 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR NACA20020001Cylinder · crackedDISCREPANCY: Shut down #1 engine at 2337Z due to excessive oil loss.CORRECTIVE ACTION: Replaced #1 cylinder on the #1 engine.Jan 2, 2002 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR NACA20010042Carburetor · defectiveNR 2 ENGINE SHUT DOWN DUE TO ERRATIC BMEP, ROUGH RUNNING, AND RAPID LOSS OF CHT. REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE CARBURETOR.Dec 5, 2001 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR NACA20010037Cylinder · leakingNR 1 ENGINE SMOKES AND EXCESSIVE OIL LOSS. REPLACED NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST PIN CAPS, TORQUED AND SAFETIED.Nov 8, 2001 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20010036Cylinder · crackedNR 1 ENGINE FEATHERED DUE TO RAPID OIL LOSS. REPLACED THE NR 7 CYLINDER FOR CRACKED HEAD.Nov 7, 2001 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20010035Cylinder · crackedSHUTDOWN NR 4 ENGINE AT 2345Z DUE TO BACKFIRE AND LOW BMEP. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 17 CYLINDER.Oct 4, 2001 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20010034Supercharger · making metalEN ROUTE, SMOKE IN COCKPIT. SHUTDOWN CABIN HEATERS, ELIMINATED SMOKE. SUSPECT NR 1 SUPERCHARGER SYSTEM. PULLED MAGNETIC PLUG ON THE NR 1 CSC, FOUND TO BE FULL OF METAL. SYSTEM DEFERRED PER MEL 21-1 AT 0800 ON 9-27-01Z. CSC TO BE REPLACED.Sep 27, 2001 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Cabin Compressor SystemSDR NACA20010031Actuator · stuckNR 2 ENGINE PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN IN CRUISE DUE TO HIGH OIL TEMP (105 DEGREES), LOW OIL PRESS (55 PSI), UNABLE TO CONTROL RPM (STUCK AT 2400), OIL COOLER CONTROL HAS NO EFFECT. REPLACED NR 2 OIL COOLER ACTUATOR, PERFORMED GROUND MAINT RUN, OIL PRESS AND OILAug 31, 2001 · N2907F · Doug DC6 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR NACA20010029Cylinder · crackedDISCREPANCEY: Precautionary shut down #2 engine due to running rough, #4 and #7 cylinder low compression.CORRECTIVE ACTION: Replaced #4 cylinder.Aug 11, 2001 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR NACA20010027Cylinder · damagedFEATHERED NR 3 ENGINE AT 2311Z DUE TO LOSS OF OIL. REMOVED AND REPLACED ENGINE ASSY.Jul 9, 2001 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA20010024Cylinder · crackedDISCREPANCY: #4 Engine will not take a lean & #17 cylinder shows no compression on analyzer.CORRECTIVE ACTION: Replaced the #4 cylinder assy.Jun 14, 2001 · N779TA · Doug DC6 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR NACA200000013Engine · seizedFEATHERED NR 4 ENGINE AT 1912Z, LOST BMEP, BACKFIRING, RUNNING ROUGH. REPLACED NR 4 ENGINE.Jul 15, 2000 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR NACA200000016Cylinder · burnedNR 3 ENGINE, NR 9 CYLINDER LOW COMPRESSION INT AND LOSS OF OIL. REPLACED ENGINE ASSEMBLY DUE TO HOLE BURNT IN PISTON.Jul 11, 2000 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR NACA200000001Governor · failedFEATHERED NUMBER 2 PROPELLER AT 1743Z DUE TO A RUN AWAY PROPELLER. THE PROPELLER WOULD NOT FEATHER COMPLETELY, 300 RPM IS AS LOW AS IT WOULD GO.Jun 15, 2000 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Propeller GovernorSDR NACA200000008Cylinder · crackedNR 3 ENGINE, LOW BMEP, LOW CHT, AND BACKFIRING DURING LEANING, SUSPECT NR 2 CLYLINDER. MI AT 1605Z. REPLACED NR 2 CYLINDER, NR 3 ENGINE.Jun 7, 2000 · N43872 · Doug DC6 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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