Douglas DC3C

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'DC3C'
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SDR 99ZZZX3612Bearing · failedAFTER TAKEOFF ON DEPARTURE FROM OMA, LEFT OIL TEMPERATURE INCREASED TO RED LINE AND OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO RED LINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO OMA. METAL WAS FOUND IN OIL SCREEN. SUSPECT MASTER ROD BEARING FAILURE.Jul 17, 1999 · N932H · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX2575Engine · failedAPPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTICED OIL PRESSURE DROPPING. ENGINE WAS SECURED AND PROPELLER FEATHERED WHEN MINIMUM PRESSURE WAS OBTAINED. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE ENGINE OIL OUT TO OIL COOLER IN LINE HAD BROKEN. LINE WAS REPLACED AND OIL TANKJun 17, 1999 · N5831B · Doug DC3C · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 99ZZZX2189Engine · failedAIRCRAFT EN ROUTE FROM MBS/TPA. LEFT ENGINE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND WOULD NOT MAINTAIN MANIFOLD PRESSURE. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO MWO. FOUND REAR CYLINDERS VALVES NOT MOVING . SUBMITTER SUSPECTED REAR CAM RING FAILURE.May 2, 1999 · N9923S · Doug DC3C · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 99ZZZX1446Valve · inoperativeDAY/NB9 - EN ROUTE AT CRUISE POWER, LEFT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. DIVERTED TO TDZ. FOUND ALL REAR CYLINDER VALVES NOT MOVING. SUSPECT REAR CAM RING FAILURE.Feb 22, 1999 · N36AP · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX535Oil Cooler · leakingOIL COOLER DEVELOPED LEAK IN CORE AT ONE END OF A COOLING TUBE. SUBMITTER STATED POSSIBLY CAUSED BY HIGH OIL PRESSURE ON START-UP WITH COLD OIL.Jan 13, 1999 · N9923S · Doug DC3C · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 99ZZZX25Cylinder · crackedCRACK ACROSS EXHAUST PORT.Dec 8, 1998 · N941AT · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX4501Cylinder · failedAFTER TAKEOFF ON CLIMB, LEFT ENGINE STARTED TO SHAKE. FOUND NR 14 CYLINDER WITH BROKEN EXHAUST VALVE.Nov 11, 1998 · N36AP · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX3422Stud · shearedAT CRUISE EN ROUTE FROM UCY/DET, LEFT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE STARTED TO DROP. ENIGNE WAS SHUT DOWN AND AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO BMG. FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER STUDS BROKEN AND NR 1 CYLINDER LOOSE ON MOUNTING PAD. C/W AD 56-06-02(C) BY REPLACING ALL STUDS ON NR 1 CYLINDEAug 25, 1998 · N8187E · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX3477Fork · brokeUPPER PIVOT POINT OF MAIN TAIL WHEEL FORK BROKE ON LANDING.Jul 31, 1998 · N305SF · Doug DC3C · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 98ZZZX3476Fork · separatedON 7-31-98, A DOUGLAS DC-3 AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE DURING LANDING AT ANCHORAGE, ALASKA. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING LANDING, THE TAIL WHEEL C ASTING SEPARATED, DRAGGING THE TAIL CONE AND DAMAGING THE TAIL CONE'S ATTACHMENT BULKHEAD. THE TAILJul 31, 1998 · N305SF · Doug DC3C · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 98ZZZX3004Selector · jammedDURING TAKEOFF CLIMB OF FIRST FLIGHT OF THE DAY, THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO SELECT THE GEAR HANDLE UP, HOWEVER, THE GEAR HANDLE COULD NOT PHYSICALLY BE MOVED TO THE GEAR UP POSITION. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LANDING GEAR HJul 10, 1998 · N115Z · Doug DC3C · Landing Gear SelectorSDR 98ZZZX1089Cylinder · crackedAPPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AFTER DEPARATURE, FLIGHT CREW NOTICED OIL LEAK IN LEFT ENGINE. CREW DIVERTED BACK TO AWM. MAINTENANCE FOUND CYLINDER NR 13 HEAD SEPARATING FROM BARREL.Mar 5, 1998 · N5831B · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX1044Cylinder · failedWHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED OIL COMING FROM THE ENGINE VENT. THE ENGINE WAS SECURED AND THE PROPELLER FEATHERED. AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. INSPECTION FOUND CYLINDER NR 5 WITH NO COMPRESSION. CYLINDER TO BE REMOVED AND FURTHER TROUFeb 3, 1998 · N5831B · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX956Magneto · failedIN CRUISE POWER, PILOT REPORTED RIGHT ENGINE SHAKING. WHEN ON GROUND, MAGNETO CHECK SHOWED LEFT MAGNETO RUNNING VERY ROUGH. REMOVED MAGNETO AND FOUND IT SPARKING INTERMITTENTLY.Jan 19, 1998 · N36AP · Doug DC3C · Magneto/DistributorSDR 98ZZZX196Cylinder · crackedENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. FOUND NR 7 CYLINDER EXHAUST PORT CRACKED ON CYLINDER HEAD.Jan 7, 1998 · N932H · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX456Oil Cooler · failedOIL COOLER FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE NR 2 ENGINE. SHUT ENGINE DOWN. EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRED RESTART OF ENGINE CAUSING ENGINE TO FAIL.Dec 10, 1997 · N67588 · Doug DC3C · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 97ZZZX5203Cylinder · crackedEN ROUTE AT CRUISE POWER, LT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. FOUND NR 11 CYLINDER CRACKED ACROSS EXHAUST ROCKER HOUSING CAUSING EXHAUST VALVE NOT TO OPEN.Dec 2, 1997 · N9923S · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX1345Stud · failedENGINE SHUT DOWN DUE ROUGH RUNNING. CYLINDER HOLD-DOWN STUDS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED ON ONE CYLINDER. AD 56-06-02 APPLIES TO THIS ITEM.Nov 11, 1997 · N941AT · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX137Tube · crackedFLAP RT CENTER WING RETRACT, EXT TUBE CRACKED AT OUTBOARD FLAP OPERATING TURNBUCKLE ASSY ATTACHING POINT. ACFT TT: 14,687.0 HOURS.Sep 22, 1997 · N53ST · Doug DC3C · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX3343Intake Valve · failedINTAKE VALVE ON NR 5M CYLINDER CAME APART AND PUNCHED A HOLE IN FRONT TOP OF CYLINDER WALL AND HEAD.Jun 26, 1997 · N59314 · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX2680Lead · shortedAIRCRAFT WAS EN ROUTE CLIMBING THROUGH 7,000 FEET IN VISABLE PRECIPITATION WHEN LEFT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. MX FOUND WATER HAD SHORTED OUT HIGH TENSION LEAD CAUSING MISFIRING. REPLACED LEAD. AIRCRAFT RETURNEMay 16, 1997 · N683LS · Doug DC3C · Ignition Harness (Distribution)SDR 97ZZZX1844Engine · failedAIRCRAFT HAD JUST LEVELED OFF AND WAS AT CRUISE POWER. ENGINE STARTED TO LOSE OIL PRESSURE. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND LANDED AT JHW. FOUND METAL IN OIL AND IN OIL SCREEN. SUSPECT INTERNAL FAILURE.Apr 10, 1997 · N932H · Doug DC3C · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 97ZZZX1842Cylinder · separatedAIRCRAFT WAS EN ROUTE AT CRUISE POWER. PILOT REPORTED LEFT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. HE DIVERTED AND LANDED AT YNG. FOUND NR 13 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM CYLINDER BARREL.Apr 10, 1997 · N907Z · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX1846Rocker Shaft · failedON APPROACH, AIRCRAFT'S RIGHT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. FOUND NR 6 CYLINDER EXHAUST ROCKER SHAFT HAD CRACKED IN HALF CAUSING SHAFT TO FALL OUT OF THE CYLINDER. THIS CAUSED THE EXHAUST VALVE NOT TO OPEN.Apr 2, 1997 · N932H · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX1367Cylinder · crackedWHILE EN ROUTE, ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH. ENGINE WAS SECURED. FOUND NR 11 CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED. REPLACED NR 11 CYLINDER WITH A YELLOW TAGGED UNIT. ENGINE OPS CHECKED SATISFACTORY.Mar 14, 1997 · N5831B · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX834Carburetor · malfunctionAFTER LANDING, LT ENGINE WOULD NOT IDLE FOR TAXI. OUTSIDE, AIR TEMP WAS AROUND ZERO DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. SUBMITTER STATED IT IS POSSIBLE SOMETHING INTERNALLY IN THE CARBURETOR FROZE UP CAUSING THE MALFUNCTION.Jan 18, 1997 · N8187E · Doug DC3C · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 96ZZZX5049Cylinder · crackedRIGHT ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH AND BACKFIRE IN-FLIGHT. ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. INVESTIGATION FOUND NR 2 CYLINDER CRACKED. CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A YELLOW TAGGED UNIT. ENGINE GROUND RAN, CHECKED SATISFACTORY. Sep 13, 1996 · N59316 · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX5028Link Rod · brokenIN CRUISE POWER, LT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. FOUND NR 7 CYLINDER LINK ROD BROKEN.Sep 2, 1996 · N8187E · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA960423103Cylinder · detached(CAN)#1 ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH ON APPROACH #9 CYLINDER PULLED AWAY FROM CRANKCASE ENGINE REPLACEDApr 5, 1996 · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA960423104Cylinder · detached(CAN)ON FINAL APPROACH, #2 ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH, IDLE POWER SELECTED AND LANDED OK. #9 CYLINDER BROKE AWAY FROM CRANKCASE. SEVERAL MOUNTING STUDS PULLED.Mar 29, 1996 · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR DJSA2396001Cylinder · crackedNR 3 CYLINDER CRACKED ON NR 1 ENGINE, CAUSE UNKNOWN, CHANGED CYLINDER. (X)Mar 26, 1996 · N9382 · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR DJSA2396002Cylinder · crackedRETURNED TO 'TOL' WITH ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER CRACKED ON NR 2 ENGINE. (X)Mar 8, 1996 · N8021Z · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX1142Camshaft · failedRIGHT ENGINE STARTED TO BACKFIRE AND RUN ROUGH. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN IN-FLIGHT AND PROP FEATHERED. UPON TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND VALVES ON REAR CYLINDERS NOT ACTUATING. SUSPECT BROKEN CAM GEAR. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIR AND A SERVICEABLE ENGINE WAS INSTAFeb 20, 1996 · N59316 · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 96ZZZX1086Pushrod · brokenENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. FOUND NR 6 CYLINDER EXHAUST PUSHROD BROKEN IN TWO. THIS CAUSED EXHAUST VALVE IN NR 6 CYLINDER NOT TO OPEN.Feb 2, 1996 · N9923S · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX1346Pump · failedENGINE DRIVEN HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED DURING ENGINE START. THE ROTARY PISTON-TYPE PUMP FAILED DURING ENGINE START. THE ROTARY PISTON-TYPE PUMP SEIZED; THUS, SHEARING ITS DRIVE SHAFT. METAL PARTICLES FROM THE PUMP'S VANE SENT DOWNSTREAM IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEMJan 25, 1996 · N115Z · Doug DC3C · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR 96ZZZX389Valve · brokenON CLIMB-OUT OF EOK, RT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. DIRECTED TO SPI. FOUND NR 10 CYLINDER, RT ENGINE, WITH BROKEN EXHAUST VALVE.Dec 18, 1995 · N36AP · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX7013Cylinder · head separatedDURING APPROACH, LEFT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. INSPECTION FOUND NR 11 CYLINDER HEAD HAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL.Dec 7, 1995 · N9923S · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR DJSA950003Cylinder · crackedAIRCRAFT EN ROUTE FRM RWI TO PTK. RT ENGINE BACKFIRED AND RAN ROUGH. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT HLG WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION, NR 11 CYLINDER ON NR 2 ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. CHANGED CYLINDER. (X)Nov 10, 1995 · N9382 · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR ERA00018Nr 3 Cylinder · lost valveLT ENGINE VIBRATION AND LEAKING OIL, SHUTDOWN ENGINE AND MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING. REPLACED NR 3 CYLINDER.Oct 24, 1995 · N1944H · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX6051Cylinder · head separatedLEFT ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH IN-FLIGHT. UPON TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND CYLINDER NR 4 HEAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE BARREL. CYLINDER WAS REPLACED WITH AN OVERHAULED UNIT.Oct 2, 1995 · N59316 · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR DJSA950002Power Supply · shortedDME POWER SUPPLY DIODE PN CR-127 SHORTED OUT CAUSING RESISTORS R-166 AND R-168 TO OVERHEAT RESULTING IN SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. (X)Sep 18, 1995 · N105CA · Doug DC3C · DME/TACAN SystemSDR 95ZZZX5841Exhaust Duct · crackA 1 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE WELD AREA OF THE TURBINE EXHAUST DUCT DRAIN LOCATED AT THE 6 O'CLOCK POSITION. OIL HAD PUDDLED INSIDE THE EXHAUST DUCT DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE POWER TURBINE SHAFT NR 3 BEARING SEAL. DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURE, THE OIL COKED AAug 21, 1995 · N142Z · Doug DC3C · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 95ZZZX5838Blade · crackedWHILE PERFORMING AN ENGINE HOT SECTION INSPECTION, THE COMPRESSOR TURBINE WAS FOUND TO HAVE ALL 52 BLADE TIP TO SEGMENT CLEARANCES WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. ONE BLADE WAS ALSO FOUND CRACKED 50 PERCENT THROUGH CHORD-WISE. SENT TURBINE WHEEL ASSY TO P & Aug 21, 1995 · N142Z · Doug DC3C · Turbine SectionSDR 95ZZZX2175Cylinder · failedLEFT ENGINE RAN SLIGHTLY ROUGH AT CRUISE ALTITUDE (5,000 FEET). NOTED OIL LEAK AT NR 6 CYLINDER POSITION. FEATHERED LT ENGINE AND RETURNED TO HONOLULU. AFTER LANDING, FOUND NR 6 CYLINDER FAILURE. (METAL PARTICLES (ALUMINUM) FOUND IN OIL SCREEN. REMOVED ENApr 6, 1995 · N99131 · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX927Valve · brokeAPPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION OF POWER WAS NOTED WHICH RETURNED IMMEDIATELY TO NORMAL. PRESSURES AND TEMPS INDICATED AN INCREASE IN OIL TEMP AND A DECREASE IN OIL PRESSURE. ENGINE WAS FEATHERED AND RETURNED A/C TO HNL. EXAMINAJan 26, 1995 · N99131 · Doug DC3C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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