Engineering & Research 415-C

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SDR 2022FA0000725Exhaust Valve · stuckEMERGENCY LANDING, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, DUE POWER LOSS. FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE STUCK IN VALVE GUIDE.Nov 23, 2022 · N99209 · Univar 415C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2020FA0000213Spar · corrodedVISUALLY INSPECTED MAIN SPAR CENTER SECTION PER AD 2002-26-02 AND UNIVAIR SERVICE BULLETIN #31. - FOUND LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ALONG CENTER SECTION SPAR WEBBING AND LOWER SPAR CAP. - FOUND THREE SHEARED RIVET HEADS IN THIS AREA THAT JOIN THE SPAR WEBBING AND Apr 1, 2020 · N87277 · Univar 415C · Wing SparSDR 2015FA0000207Spar Cap · crackedAIRCRAFT WAS IN A DISASSEMBLED CONDITION FOR REPAIR/RESTORATION. WHILE INSPECTING THE ACFT IAW AD 02-26-02 AND SB 31, A CRACK WAS DETECTED IN THE FORWARD TOP MAIN SPAR CAP END ON THE RT SIDE WING STUB WHERE THE RT FWD WING ATTACH POINT IS LOCATED. CRACKS WERMay 13, 2015 · N93613 · Univar 415C · Wing SparSDR 2013FA0000297Structure · corrodedFOUND SIGNIFICANT CORROSION IN BOTH LT AND RT WING CENTER SECTION BEHIND REAR SPAR. REMOVED LOWER SKINS. REPLACED AFFECTED COMPONENTS, CLEANED AND TREATED SURROUNDING AREA. REASSEMBLED USING STANDARD MX PRACTICES AS SET FORTH IN AC 43-13-1B, SEC 4.May 20, 2013 · N99727 · Univar 415C · Fuselage Main, KeelSDR 2013FA0000258Throttle Cable · brokenWHILE ON THE DOWNWIND FOR LANDING, PILOT REDUCED POWER. ENGINE WENT TO IDLE RPM. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO ADD POWER, WITH NO FURTHER CHANGE IN RPM. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE HOUSING HAD SEPARATED FROM THE SLEEVE ON THE THROTTLE CABLE BEHIND THE INMay 2, 2013 · N94305 · Univar 415C · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2011FA0000664Attach Fitting · corrodedDURING RESTORATION OF THIS AIRPLANE THE ATTACH POINT FOR THE ELEVATOR CONTROL WITHIN THE ELEVATOR ITSELF WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE. THE ELEVATOR WAS REMOVED FROM THE ACFT AND TAKEN APART. THE ELEVATOR CONTROL ATTACH BRACKET WAS FOUND TO HAVE SEVERE CORROSION AND HOct 5, 2011 · N93938 · Univar 415C · Elevator StructureSDR 2011FA0000210Spar · corrodedINSP OF WING CTR SECTION IAW AD 2002-26-02 INTER-GRANULAR CORROSION IN EXFOLIATION STAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE BOTTOM MAIN SPAR CAP, EXTREME REAR OTBD SECTIONS WHERE IT WAS MILLED TO ACCOMMODATE THE MLG TRUNNION AND JUST INBD. ALSO THE LT AND RT (WING WALK) IMar 29, 2011 · N99558 · Univar 415C · Wing SparSDR 2010FA0000349Clevis · shearedON LANDING, LOST BRAKING ACTION. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE BRAKE PISTON CLEVIS ROD BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM AND THE BRAKE MASTERCYLINDER HAD SHEARED BELOW THE LOCK NUT.Apr 15, 2010 · N93876 · Univar 415C · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR W59R29790Propeller · damagedSUBMITTED FOR OVERHAUL DUE TO VIBRATION OVER 1500 RPMS. PROPELLER WAS FOUND WITH POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL ARC BURNS ON SEVERAL PLACES IN THE AIRFOIL OF BOTH BLADES AND A 1.5 INCH LONG CRACK ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HUB.Feb 26, 2010 · N99094 · Univar 415C · Propeller AssemblySDR 2007FA0001104Skin · corrodedIAW AD2002-26-02,- CORROSION FROM WATER, DIRT AND ACID FROM BATTERY ATE THROUGH BOTTOM SKINS 415-13058-1,415-13047L AND R, RIBS 415-13016L AND R AND BOTTOMS OF SERVICE ASSEMBLY NR 5. AIRCRAFT HAD SAT SINCE 1977.Dec 19, 2007 · N31140 · Univar 415C · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 2007FA0000619Skin · corroded(5) MISSING AN426-3 RIVET HEADS ON LOWER CENTER SECTION SKINS PN F13147-L/-R PROMPTED INSPECTION HOLE INSTALLATION IAW SB-31 FOR REPAIR ACCESS. LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION WAS FOUND ON LOWER SKINS AND STIFFENERS. BOTH SIDES WERE CLEANED AND TREATED FOR CORROSION. Jul 17, 2007 · N2048H · Univar 415C · Wing, Center BoxSDR 060602Rib · corrodedTHE DEFECT WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE INITIAL COMPLIANCE WITH AD 2002-26-02 ON AN AIRCRAFT THAT HAD BEEN IN STORAGE FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. AN APPROXIMATE 0.5 INCH BY 0.25 INCH AREA AT THE BOTTOM EDGE OF A LIGHTENING HOLE WAS CORRODED AND FLAKING. A COLLECTION OSep 9, 2006 · N99325 · Univar 415C · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 2006FA0000349Spar Cap · crackedDURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF SB NR 32, A 0.625 INCH LONG, SPANWISE CRACK WAS NOTED ON THE RT UPPER SPAR CAP IN THE MAIN SPAR CENTER SECTION APPROX 0.250 INCH IB OF THE CENTER SECTION OB END. PROBABLE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. (K)Mar 28, 2006 · N3158H · Univar 415C · Wing SparSDR 2005FA0000961Rib · corrodedWHILE COMPLYING WITH SB 31 METHOD 1 (INSTALLING INSPECTION PANELS) AND AD 02-26-02, FOUND LEFT INBOARD WALK BOX RIB AFT ANGLE SUPPORT COMPROMISED WITH SEVERE EXFOLIATION DAMAGE. THE ORIGINAL PIECE WAS IN A BAY COATED WITH DIRT. THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN STORED WJul 4, 2005 · N2172H · Univar 415C · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 2005FA0000148Cylinder · failedCYLINDER AND ROD FAILURE RESULTED IN CASE FAILURE CAUSING CYLINDER TO COME OF ENGINE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. NR 4 PISTON (AE-C530348) FAILURE. (WP09200502317). (K)Nov 20, 2004 · N2919H · Univar 415C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2005FA0000189Spar Cap · corrodedWHILE PERFORMING A 3 YEAR INSPECTION OF THE WING CENTER SECTION IAW AD, NOTE: 2002-26-02 AND MFG SB NR 31, THE FORWARD UPPER SPAR CAPSTRIP, PN 415-13027 WAS FOUND TO HAVE AN AREA OF INTERGRANULAR (IG) CORROSION NEAR THE UPPER WING ATTACH FITTING. THE CORROSIOJun 13, 2004 · N3620H · Univar 415C · Wing SparSDR CA040615007Coil · cracked(CAN) AIRCRAFT HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT. CHECKED MAGNETO TO ENGINE TIMING AND COULD NOT GET RT MAGNETO (S/N 540710) POINTS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. REMOVED LT MAGNETO (S/N 540756) DUE TO PROBLEMS FOUND IN RT MAGNETO. FOUND COIL CRACKED AND OPAQUE. AD 94-01-0May 13, 2004 · Univar 415C · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA040611002Coil · cracked(CAN) AIRCRAFT HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT. CHECKED MAGNETO TO ENGINE TIMING. COULD NOT GET RT MAGNETO (S/N 540710) POINTS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. REMOVED MAGNETO FROM ENGINE AND FOUND GROUND ON COIL MISSING SCREW. COIL FOUND TO BE CRACKED AND OPAQUE IN COLOR May 13, 2004 · Univar 415C · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2004FA0000080Spar · corrodedAD 2002-26-02 CORROSION INSPECTION: REMOVED BOTH WINGS AND BOTH FUEL TANKS. INSPECTED ENTIRE CENTER SECTION AND FOUND FOUR QUARTER SIZED AREAS OF LIGHT CORROSION ON FWD SIDE OF FRONT CENTER SECTION SPAR. CORROSION AREAS WERE SANDED WITH 240 GRIT SANDPAPER AND Jan 19, 2004 · N93517 · Univar 415C · Wing SparSDR 2004FA0000541Support · corrodedTHE SUPPORT ASSY THAT SUPPORTS THE BATTERY BOX AND BATTERY IS SEVERLY CORRODED. NO PART NUMBER FOUND IN MFG PARTS CATALOG.Jan 17, 2004 · N94107 · Univar 415C · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2004FA0000540Attach Fitting · corrodedFOUND SEVERE GALVANIC CORROSION BETWEEN THE AILERON ATTACH BRACKETS AND REAR SPAR IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS. STEEL HAD ORIGINALLY BEEN CADIMUM PLATED. THIS WAS CRITICAL AS IT COULD ALLOW THE AILERON TO DEPART THE AIRPLANE. COULD NOT FIND A PN IN THE CATALOG AS TJan 3, 2004 · N94107 · Univar 415C · AileronsSDR 2003FA0001258Mount · bentLOWER TUBES FROM LOWER NOSE STRUT MOUNT TO FIRE WALL ATTACHMENT SLIGHTLY BENT. INSPECTION OF AIRPLANE INDICATED IT HAD BEEN ON ITS BACK AT SOMETINE IN THE PAST.Dec 8, 2003 · N94107 · Univar 415C · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR 2003FA0001257Bearing · wrong partENGINE STOPPAGE INFLIGHT, FIRST DIAGNOSIS WAS CARBURETOR PROBLEM. SECOND STOPPAGE INDICATED A DIFFERENT PROBLEM. TEARDOWN OF ENGINE REVEALED A SERIES OF FRONT MAIN JOURNAL BEARING HAD BEEN INSTALLED, BLOCKING AN OIL GALLERY, CAUSING SEVERE WEAR AND SEIZURE ODec 8, 2003 · N94107 · Univar 415C · Reciprocating Engine Front SectionSDR 2003FA0001256Brake Assy · corrodedWHEEL HALVES BADLY CORRODED, GALVANIC CORROSION WHERE STEEL KEYS ARE LOCATED IN INNER WHEEL HALF. APPEARS TO BE FROM LONG TIME SETTING OUT OF USE. OUTSIDE STORAGE APPARENTLY AFFECTED CORROSION.Dec 8, 2003 · N94107 · Univar 415C · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 2003FA0001255Spar · corrodedLEFT FRONT SPAR SHOWS EXFOLIATION CORROSION ABOUT 12 INCHES FROM ROOT. HAD BEEN INSPECTED AND COATED WITH PRIMER, THEN SIGNED OFF AS AIRWORTHY. THIS CORROSION APPEARED TO BE 75 PERCENT THROUGH BOTTOM SPAR FLANGE.Dec 8, 2003 · N94107 · Univar 415C · Wing SparSDR 2003FA0001127Spar Cap · corrodedWHEN PERFORMING INSPECTION REQUIRED BY PARAGRAPH (A)OF AD94-18-04 R1 FOUND SEVERE INTERGRANULAR CORROSION IN BOTH LT AND RT LOWER SPAR CAPS. CORROSION WAS LOCATED 6 INCHES FROM INBOARD END OF LOWER SPAR CAP TO 18 INCHES FROM INBOARD END. CORROSION HAS PENETRATNov 1, 2003 · N99734 · Univar 415C · Wing SparSDR 2003FA0001021Rib · corrodedDURING INSPECTION REQUIRED BY AD 2002-26-02 USING METHOD 1 AND METHOD 3, CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED IN THE VICINITY OF THE PILOT'S SIDE INBOARD RIB P/N 415-13017L THIS CORROSION CANNOT BE SEEN USING THE WING REMOVAL METHOD OF INSPECTION. HOWEVER USING THE INSPECOct 3, 2003 · N10743 · Univar 415C · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR 2003FA0000962Exhaust Valve · separatedTHE FACE OF THE NR 2 CYL EXHAUST VALVE SEPARATED FROM THE STEM OF THE VALVE. SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE POSTON AND CYLINDER WAS SUBSTANTIAL. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT.Aug 29, 2003 · N3182H · Univar 415C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2003FA0000896Bracket · corrodedREMOVED AND REPLACED (2) ANGLE BRACKETS IN LT WING WALKWAY THAT WERE ATTACHED TO THE RIB. THESE WERE FOUND CORRODED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF INSPECTION PANELS BEING INSTALLED TO COMPLY WITH AD 02-26-02. IT APPEARED WATER HAD BECOME TRAPPED INSIDE TRAILING Aug 9, 2003 · N87055 · Univar 415C · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2003FA0000849Fuel Line · wrong partDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION THE FUEL HOSES THAT ARE ROUTED FROM THE RT SIDE OF FIREWALL TO FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN SEVERLY EXPOSED TO HEAT FROM RT EXHAUST STACK CAUSING ONE HOSE TO BUBBLE UP. THESE HOSES DID NOT HAVE FIRE SLEEVE ON THEM. THIS IS AN INFLIGHT FIRE Aug 6, 2003 · N2149H · Univar 415C · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2003FA0000618Rib · corrodedAD 2002-26-02 ADMENDMENT 39-12987, MFG SERVICE BULLETIN NR 31. METHOD 1, INSPECTION HOLES IN WING CENTER SECTION. INSPECTED FRONT AND REAR SPARS...NO EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. DISCOVERED CORRODED RIB, RIGHT SIDE TRAILING EDGE WING WALK BOX. REMOVED AND REPLACED Jun 10, 2003 · N147VX · Univar 415C · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 2003FA0000620Rib · corrodedAD NO. 2001-CE-45-4D WING CENTER SECTION INSPECTION FOR CORROSION. SERVICE BULLETIN NO.31 USED METHOD 1, INSPECTION HOLES IN WING WALK. INSPECTED FRONT AND REAR SPARS. NO EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. FOUND CORRODED WING WALK TRAILING EDGE RIB, RIGHT SIDE. REMOJun 10, 2003 · Univar 415C · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 2001FA0000406Rod · brokenSTEERING ROD KNUCKLE BROKE AS AIRCRAFT WAS BEING REPOSITIONED AFTER LOG. THIS ROD HAS BROKEN NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE PAST, KNOW OF 3 RODS BREAKING IN THE PAST.Aug 29, 2001 · N94157 · Univar 415C · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 2000ZZZX721Indicator · failedDURING FIRST HOUR OF FLIGHT WITH FRESHLY OVERHAULED INSTRUMENT, THE 100 FOOT HAND STOPPED WORKING. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE INSTRUMENT, NOTICED SHAFT FOR THE HAND HAD DISENGAGED INTERNALLY. BY TILTING THE ALTIMETER, THE SHAFT COULD BE RE-ENGAGED WITH THE INTERNFeb 7, 2000 · N99248 · Univar 415C · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR 99ZZZX1415Wire · shortedAFTER PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF THE INCIDENT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FAILURE OF AN ELECTRICAL WIRE CAUSED A FIRE TO DEVELOP.Mar 1, 1999 · N99349 · Univar 415C · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 99ZZZX180Gear · brokenLEFT MAGNETO FAILED DURING PRE-TAKEOFF MAG CHECK. THREE TEETH ON LT MAG DRIVE GEAR MISSING. DURING REMOVAL OF OIL TANK, ACCESSORIES, AND ACCESSORY DRIVE CASE, ONE TOOTH WAS FOUND IN OIL TANK, TWO TEETH IN ACCY DRIVE CASE. BOTH MAGNETOS WITH DRIVE GEARS SENTNov 29, 1998 · N99597 · Univar 415C · Magneto/DistributorSDR 98ZZZX4598Carburetor · contaminatedAIRCRAFT WAS OUTSIDE FOR 3 YEARS NOT RUNNING. UPON INVESTIGATION, NOTED EXCESSIVE WATER IN CARBURETOR. REMOVED CARBURETOR FOR REPAIR.Nov 1, 1998 · N99155 · Univar 415C · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 99ZZZX588Pump · failedENGINE DRIVEN FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILED. FUEL NOT TRANSFERRED TO HEADER FUEL TANK. GRAVITY FEED OF FUEL TO CARBURETOR. NOTE: ONE WAFER VALVE STUCK CLOSED. SPRING AND WAFER VALVE WAS LOCATED NEXT TO DIAPHRAGM.May 16, 1998 · N3230H · Univar 415C · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 97ZZZX4304Valve · stuckFOUND ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE STUCK. AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN RUN ON AUTO GAS. SMOH: 625 HOURS.Sep 1, 1997 · N415C · Univar 415C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX4302Reinforcement · corrodedSEVERE CORROSION FOUND DURING ANNUAL. THIS OCCURED SINCE LAST ANNUAL JULY, 1996. CORROSION COULD NOT BE OBSERVED THROUGH INSPECTION HOLES IN WING. CAN ONLY BE SEEN WITH AILERON FULLY IN UP POSITION AND LOOKING UPWARD FROM THE GROUND. IT IS NOT READILY SEENAug 1, 1997 · N87114 · Univar 415C · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 97ZZZX557Valve · failedNR 1 CYLINDER SWALLOWED EXHAUST VALVE. HEAD OF VALVE EMBEDDED IN PISTON.Dec 16, 1996 · N87226 · Univar 415C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX5418Spar Cap · corrodedUPON PREPPING WINGS FOR RE-COVER, EXFOLIATION DISCOVERED IN STBD WING MAIN SPAR CAP UPPER. SEVERAL LAYERS OF VARIOUS TYPES OF TAPE HID THE CORROSION UNTIL REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. EXFOLIATION RUNS FULL LENGTH OF SPAR CAP, VARYING IN DEPTH TO .0625 INCH.Oct 12, 1996 · N2576H · Univar 415C · Wing SparSDR 96ZZZX1343Hub Assy · failedHUB CRACKED ALONG KEYWAY AND PROGRESSED UP PROP FLANGE TO WITHIN .50 INCH OF BOLT HOLE. ASSUME THIS ALLOWED THE HUB TO BECOME LOOSE AND LET NUT, PN 21202, LOOSEN AND WEAR ON SAFETY PIN, PN AN 392-11, CAUSING IT TO BREAK AND ALLOW NUT TO UNSCREW AND LET PROP AFeb 19, 1996 · N99224 · Univar 415C · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 95ZZZX6421Bushing · unapprovedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL HOSE FABRICATED AS BUSHINGS AND INSTALLED IN PLACE OF NR A437 STEEL PROPELLER DOWEL BUSHINGS.Oct 17, 1995 · N93990 · Univar 415C · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 96ZZZX714Spar · kinkedUPON INSPECTION PRIOR TO RECOVER, FOUND BOTH WINGS HAD KINK IN AUXILIARY SPAR APPROXIMATELY 8 INCHES OUTBOARD FROM WING ATTACH. WINGS WERE METAL COVERED AND STORED OUTSIDE FOR SEVERAL YEARS.Aug 15, 1995 · Univar 415C · Wing SparSDR 95ZZZX5623Valve Body · crackedPUMP FAILED TO PUMP FUEL FROM WING TANK OF FUSELAGE TANK DUE TO A CRACK IN THE VALVE BODY UPPER TO LOWER CHAMBER CAUSING LOSS OF PRIME. THE CRACK WAS CAUSED BY SEVERE INTERGRANULAR CORROSION. THE ENGINE QUIT DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. PILOT WAS FORCED TO LAND Aug 1, 1995 · N93781 · Univar 415C · Fuel Boost Pump
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