Douglas DC3C-S1C3G

Service difficulty reports · 58

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SDR CA141219009Cylinder Head · separated(CAN) NR 1 ENGINE, NR 13 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL. ENGINE TSO 474.9, CYLINDER TSO 1276.8. CYLINDER ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED & AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Dec 17, 2014 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA121203016Engine · making metal(CAN) ENGINE WAS SENT FOR INVESTIGATION AFTER THE CUSTOMER REPORTED AN IN FLIGHT SHUTDOWN WITH TORQUE AT ZERO AND T5 AT MAXIMUM OF THE GAGE. ALSO REPORTED PRESENCE OF OIL AND METAL FLAKES IN THE EXHAUST DUCT AND SCRAPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE PROPELLER.Dec 3, 2012 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA121115012Oil System · fluctuates(CAN) THE NR 2 ENGINE INSTALLED ON WAS SHUTDOWN AND PROP FEATHERED DUE TO A FLUCTUATING OIL PRESSURE INDICATION ON BOTH ELECTRICAL AND DIRECT READING GAUGES. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE OIL SUPPLY WAS DEPLETED DUE TO BEING VENTED THROUGH THE REAR ENGINE, ACCENov 13, 2012 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA121003003Engine · low torque(CAN) THE CREW DEPARTED AND MADE A CLIMBING LT TURN AND CONTINUED ASCENT TO 8000. AT WHICH POINT THE POWER LEVER WAS SELECTED TO TRAINING POWER 40 PERCENT. ONCE THE POWER WAS SET TO 40 PERCNET THE TORQUE ON THE LT ENGINE DROPPED TO 0 PERCENT. CREW SECURED THSep 22, 2012 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR CA101123001Engine · failed(CAN) DURING APPROACH, ENGINE STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE OIL TEMPERATURE STARTED TO RISE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND FEATHERED. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT AIRPORT. THE OIL SCREEN WAS PULLED AND REVEALED AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF FERROUS AND NON FERROUS METALS. THNov 16, 2010 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA060323002Cylinder · crackedTHE EXHAUST EAR OF NR 13 CYLINDER DEVELOPED A CRACK WHICH AFFECTED THE VALVE CLEARANCE OF THE EXHAUST VALVE, RESULTING IN A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. CYLINDER ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Mar 11, 2006 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU510001795Engine · malfunctionedENGINE SHUT DOWN DUE TO ROUGH RUNNING. INVESTIGATION CONTINUING.Dec 12, 2005 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA051128010Fitting · cracked(CAN) DURING CRUISE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE DIRECT READING OIL PRESS GAUGE WAS AT ZERO ON RT ENGINE. AUTO SYN PRESSURE GAUGE, TEMPS, OIL WARNING LIGHT ALL INDICATED ENG WAS FINE. IT WAS THEN FOUND A LEAK ON RT ENG DURING VISUAL CONFIRMATION. ENG WAS SHUTDOWNNov 24, 2005 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/FirewallSDR AU510001700Brake · faultyRT BRAKE GRABBED CAUSING LT MAIN LANDING GEAR TO RUN OFF TAXIWAY AND BECOME BOGGED. INVESTIGATION COULD FIND NO FAULT WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM EXCEPT FOR A LARGER THAN USUAL AMOUNT OF DUST WHICH WAS ATTRIBUTED TO OPERATING IN THE OUTBACK.Jan 7, 2005 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR AUS20031154Cylinder · failed(AUS) NR 12 CYLINDER FAILED. LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED.Nov 11, 2003 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA030521007Exhaust Rocker · cracked(CAN) DURING CRUISE THE CREW NOTICED A SLIGHT VIBRATION IN THE LT ENGINE. UPON LANDING A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT AND THE NR 11 CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED FORE AND AFT ALONG THE EXHAUST ROCKER COVER, FROM THE EAR BACK TO THE ROCKER SHAFT. CYLIMay 16, 2003 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA030228012Cylinder · cracked(CAN) DURING DESCENT INTO YAM WITH POWER BACK, OIL WAS NOTED ON RT NACELLE AREA. UPON LANDING UNEVENTFULLY, THE NR 1 CYLINDER WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED WITH AN OVERHAUL UNIT AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Feb 20, 2003 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR GSH2002F00001Stud · shearedCYLINDER BASE STUDS ON NR 8 CYLINDER SHEARED OFF, ALLOWING CYLINDER TO PULL OFF OF CYLINDER BASE SPIGOT. WHEN THE CYLINDER GOT FAR ENOUGH OFF THE SPIGOT, THE BOTTOM RING SNAGGED THE BOTTOM OF THE CYLINDER, BREAKING THE RING AND PISTON. THIS LET THE OIL ESCAPMay 5, 2002 · N472AF · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR GSH2002F00000Cylinder Head · splitENGINE FIRE DURING ATTEMPT AT RESTART ON RAMP. CREW FOUND INDUCTION PIPE MISSING ON NR 11 CYLINDER. FURTHER EXAMINATION ON MAY 2 REVEALED HEAD SPLIT FROM CYLINDER. LEFT ENGINE.May 5, 2002 · N472AF · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20020627Cylinder · separated(AUS) RH ENGINE NO13 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THATTHE FRACTURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 25.4MM (1IN) BELOW THEHEAD/BARREL JOIN AND WAS TEMPERATURE RELATED.Apr 22, 2002 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20020081Engine · making metal(AUS) LT ENGINE OIL FILTER CONTAMINATED WITH METAL.Jan 25, 2002 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR AUS20011349Engine · making metal(AUS) RT ENGINE OIL FILTER METAL CONTAMINATION.Dec 17, 2001 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR AUS20011044Line · cracked(AUS) LANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC DOWNLINE, PRESSURE SIGNAL LINE FLARE IS CRACKED AT ATTACHMENT TO PRESSURE GAUGE.Sep 30, 2001 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AUS20010946Engine · making metal(AUS) RT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DECREASED AND TEMPERATURE INCREASED. INVESTIGATION FOUND EXTENSIVE METAL CONTAMINATION. ENGINE WAS ON A TEST FLIGHT FOR RT ENGINE INSTALLATION. THE ENGINE HAD JUST BEEN REPAIRED WITH SUPERCHARGER BEARINGS AND SOME CYLINDER BAFFLES Aug 29, 2001 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR AUS20010636Master Rod · failed(AUS) RT ENGINE NR 5 CYLINDER MASTER ROD FAILED AT BASE. LOSS OF ENGINEOIL.Jun 17, 2001 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU010215Cylinder · separated(AUS) RT ENGINE NNR 1 CYLINDER UPPER BARREL AND HEAD SEPARATED. DAMAGE TO PISTON, RINGS, BARREL, INDUCTION TUBE AND PUSHROD TUBE. OIL FILTER METAL CONTAMINATION.Mar 16, 2001 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU001223Bracket · corroded(AUS) RUDDER HINGE BRACKETS CORRODED.Dec 22, 2000 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Rudder StructureSDR AU001089Accumulator · leaking(AUS) HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR DIAPHRAGM LEAKING FLUID.Nov 13, 2000 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Hydraulic Power Accumulator, MainSDR AU000823Accumulator · faulty(AUS) HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR FAULTY.Sep 3, 2000 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Hydraulic Power Accumulator, MainSDR AU000636Skin · corroded(AUS) LT AND RT WING UPPER CORRUGATED SKIN LOCATED JUST INBOARD OF STN 142 CONTAINED SURFACE CORROSION AND ISOLATED EXFOLIATION CORROSION.Sep 1, 2000 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR AU000635Bracket · cracked(AUS) UPPER RUDDER HINGE MOUNT BRACKET CRACKED AND CORRODED.Sep 1, 2000 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Rudder/Tab, Attach FittingsSDR CA000808012Line · corroded(CAN) HOSE REMOVED DUE ON CONDITION STATUS WHICH IS UNKNOWN. OUTER RUBBER FALLING OFF AND BRAIDING EXPOSED AND RUST CORROSION ON BRAIDING FULL LENGTH OF HOSE, FROM OIL COOLER TO OIL TANK.Jul 28, 2000 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR AU000465Skin · corroded(AUS) CENTER SECTION UPPER CORRUGATED SKIN CRACKED AND CORRODED IN AN AREA LOCATED NEAR THE AIRCRAFT CENTRELINE INBOARD OF STN 7.5 BETWEEN THE CENTRE AND REAR SPARS.Jun 7, 2000 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR AU000464Bracket · worn(AUS) LANDING GEAR REAR STRUT ATTACHMENT ''Y'' BRACKETS HAD MOUNTING HOLES DRILLED OVERSIZE. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/DC3/31 AMDT2.Jun 7, 2000 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Wing, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR AU000178Bracket · corroded(AUS) ELEVATOR ATTACHMENT BRACKETS CORRODED.Mar 3, 2000 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Elevator Tab, Attach FittingsSDR CA990915081Collector · cracked(CAN) HOLE IN EXHAUST COLLECTOR CAUSED HYDRAULIC LINES FOR THE HYDRAULIC COWL FLAP TO MELT CAUSING SMOKE.Sep 9, 1999 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR AU990430045Tube · broken(AU) IN CRUISE, THE NR 1 ENGINE MADE A SOFT BANG AND BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. THE AIRCRAFT MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING. POST- FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE NR 9 CYLINDER PUSH ROD CRACKED. BROKEN AND BANGED UP WITH THE BALL END, AT THE ROCKER ARM, FULLY DETACHED FRApr 22, 1999 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU990325Terminal · faulty(AUS) GENERATOR FIELD TERMINALS FAULTY.Mar 19, 1999 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · DC Generating SystemSDR 99ZZZX417Doubler · crackedA PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER CRACKED AT THE LOWER BOLT OF THE RIGHT DRAG STRUT ATTACH FITTING. CRACK APPEARS TO BE FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF REPAIR DOUBLER.Dec 22, 1998 · N141JR · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR AU981466Switch · failed(AUS) AUDIO SELECTOR PANEL SUSPECT FAULTY. PANEL REMOVED AND TESTED WITH NO FAULT FOUND. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND A FAULTY PRESS-TO-TRANSMIT (PTT) SWITCH.Nov 8, 1998 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · VHF Communications SystemSDR AU981425Valve · faulty(AUS) LANDING GEAR SELECTOR VALVE FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE PRESSURE TRANSFER BOBBINS WERE TIGHT IN THE BORES CAUSING LOSS OF FACE CONTACT WITH THE ROTOR.Oct 25, 1998 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Landing Gear SelectorSDR CA980602085Rod · failed(CAN) LARGE END OF NR 7 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD FAILED.Apr 28, 1998 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX218Expander Tube · failedLEFT OUTBOARD BRAKE EXPANDER TUBE FAILED. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT OUTBOARD BRAKE ASSY IAW DOUGLAS DC-3 SM.Dec 10, 1997 · N58NA · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR CA971210003Valve · cracked(CAN) NR 2 ENGINE WAS REPORTED ROUGH RUNNING IN-FLIGHT. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE EXHAUST VALVE OF NR 3 CYLINDER WAS CRACKED. THE NR 3 CYLINDER AND PISTON WERE REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Nov 27, 1997 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970820005Cylinder · separated(CAN) NR2 ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH IN CRUISE. ENGINE POWER REDUCED FOR DESCENT - ENGINE SHUTDOWN FOR LANDING. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE NR8 CYLINDER HEAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE BARREL. CYLINDER REPLACED AND THE ENGINE WAS GROUND RUN SERVICEABLE.Aug 7, 1997 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970609016Engine · making metal(CAN) PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUTDOWN DUE TO HIGH CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE AND LOW OIL PRESSURE. INSPECTION FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF METAL IN THE OIL SCREENS. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO R&O FOR REPAIR. FURTHER REPORT TO FOLLOW.May 19, 1997 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA961223008Engine · failed(CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE THE #1 ENGINE DEVELOPED A POWER LOSS AND BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE STATUS WILL BE UPDATED.Dec 13, 1996 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA960910004Accessory Gearbx · decoupled(CAN) #1 ENGINE SUFFERED COMPLETE POWER LOSS WITHOUT WARNING. PROPELLER WAS FEATHERED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ENGINE ACCESSORY CASE HAD DECOUPLED FROM THE POWER SECTION DRIVE. MAGNETOS AND GENERATOR REMAIN STATIONARY WHEN THE Aug 29, 1996 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 96ZZZX4424Bolt · failedONE EACH EXHAUST MOUNT BOLT CAME OUT CAUSING EXHAUST TO SLIP OUT OF CLAMP LEAKING HOT EXHAUST GAS ONTO COWL FLAP HYDRAULIC LINE. THE LINE FAILED IGNITING HYDRAULIC FLUID, THE FIRE WARNING SYSTEM OPERATED AS IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. THE COWL FLAP SELECTOR WAS SELEAug 3, 1996 · N19454 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA960522002Cylinder · cracked(CAN)SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, #1 ENGINE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND MISS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED WHERE #1 CYLINDER WAS FOUND CRACKED ACROSS THE EXHAUST EAR. THIS CYLINDER APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED BY WELDIN G.May 8, 1996 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA960604004Oil System · contaminated(CAN)MICARTA MATERIAL FOUND OIL SCREEN, SUSPECT FAILURE OF IMPELLER SHAFT BEARING. AWAITING STRIP REPORT.Apr 29, 1996 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR AU960490Frame · corroded(AUS) SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 1. TAIL SECTION FRAME STN 703 AT THE TWO ATTACHING BOLT LOCATION WITH AREA OF CORROSION COVERING APPROXIMATELY FOUR (4) SQUARE INCHES AT EACH LOCATION - DEPTH OF CORROSION HAD PENETRATED RIMar 21, 1996 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR AU960267Adapter · corroded(AUS) VERTICAL FIN REAR ATTACHMENT ADAPTER CONTAINS SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN AREA ADJACENT TO LH AND RH ATTACHMENT BOLTSMar 14, 1996 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach FittingsSDR AU960401Skin · corroded(AUS) SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR SKINS, ATTACHMENT ANGLES AND DOUBLERS LOCATED IN TAIL WHEEL BAYMar 13, 1996 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR AU960400Stringer · corroded(AUS) LH WING CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BETWEEN STN 53 AND STN 107 (LH LANDING LIGHT CUT OUT)1. STRINGERS NO3, NO4 AND NO5 IN UPPER SECTION OF THE OUTER WING 2. STRINGERS NO53, NO54 AND NO55 IN LOWER SECTION OF THE OUTER WINGMar 13, 1996 · Doug DC3CS1C3G · Wing, Longeron/Stringer
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