Fairchild SA227-AC

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SA227AC'
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SDR MALA975403Strut · req'd serviceAFTER TAKEOFF THE NOSE GEAR RED INTRANSIT LIGHT WOULD NOT EXTINGUISH UPON GEAR RETRACTION. MAINTENANCE SERVICED NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT. COMPLETED GEAR SWINGS. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)May 11, 1997 · N60NE · Swrngn SA227AC · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR MALA975388Radar · failedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT, CREW REPORTED WEATHER RADAR INOP. AIR TURN BACK TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED WEATHER RADAR. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)May 4, 1997 · N160MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Weather Radar SystemSDR QXEA9700134Actuator · frozenPDX- AILERON TRIM BECOMES FROZEN IN FLIGHT. REPLACED BOTH NR 1 AND NR 2 TRIM TAB ACTUATORS. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. SERIAL NUMBER 8708375 HAD 20,968 HOURS TSN AND 4,219 HOURS TSR.Apr 20, 1997 · N27444 · Swrngn SA227AC · Aileron Tab Control SystemSDR QXEA9700132Drag Brace · brokenGEG- NR 2 MAIN LANDING GEAR DRAG BRACE H MEMBER CENTER 2 LUGS FOR POSITIONING CAM/UPLOCK BROKEN. AIRCRAFT FERRIED FROM GEG-BOI. AIRCRAFT UNDER REPAIR.Apr 18, 1997 · N26959 · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA970421071Bearings · stiff(CAN) PILOT REPORTED THE CONTROL COLUMN WAS STIFF IN FLIGHT. UPPER BEARING WAS FOUND STIFF AND HARD TO TURN.Apr 5, 1997 · Swrngn SA227AC · Control Column SectionSDR QXEA9700111Controller · malfunctioningPDX - AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED IN-FLIGHT AND COULD NOT RESET IN MANUAL. THE HOT AIR NECESSITATED SELECTING BOTH BLEED AIRS OFF, CABIN DEPRESSURIZED AND PERFORMED EVACUATION SMOKE PROCEDURES. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER PROBLEMS. Apr 1, 1997 · N27444 · Swrngn SA227AC · Cabin Temperature ControllerSDR AU970289Pipe · leaking(AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR `UP' RIGID PIPE HOLED AND LEAKING - PIPE IS MANUFACTURED FROM ALUMINIUM ALLOYMar 29, 1997 · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA975355Heat Duct · malfunctionedFLT 2997 - DURING FLIGHT, LEFT OIL COOLER DUCT HEAT WOULD NOT OPERATE. PULLED AND RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH NO CHANGE. FLIGHT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED OIL COOLER DUCT HEAT AND CANNON PLUG. NO DEFECTS NOTED. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL Mar 28, 1997 · N27465 · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR QXEA9700097Carbon Seal · leakingGEG- OIL SMELL IN CABIN. SMELL ISOLATED TO NUMBER TWO BLEED AIR. RIGHT ENGINE COMPRESSOR SECTION CARBON SEAL REPLACED I/A/W MAINTENANCE MANUAL. ENGINE OPS CHECKED GOOD ON GROUND RUN, NO OIL SMELL NOTED FROM NR 2 BLEED AIR.Mar 26, 1997 · N2697V · Swrngn SA227AC · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR MALA975354Temp Contl Valve · failedFLT 3049 - EN ROUTE TO LNK, THE CABIN AND COCKPIT FILLED WITH SMOKE, CREW AND PASSENGERS ON OXYGEN. FLIGHT WAS DIVERTED TO OMA, LANDED WITH NO INCIDENTS. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED TEMPERATURE CONTROL MASTER VALVE. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)Mar 26, 1997 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Cabin Temperature Control SystemSDR QXEA9700092Cooling Turbine · oil leakingSEA - FLIGHT CREW NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM FIRST OFFICERS GASPER VENT ON LANDING. NR 2 BLEED AIR SHUTOFF AND SMOKE SEEMED TO STOP. NR 2 COOLING TURBINE REPLACED I/A/W MAINTENANCE MANUAL. NR 2 BLEED AIR OPS CHECKED GOOD.Mar 25, 1997 · N26959 · Swrngn SA227AC · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR PNSA970309Igniter Box · failedLEFT ENGINE NO START, REPLACED IGNITER BOX.Mar 23, 1997 · N640PA · Swrngn SA227AC · Ignition SystemSDR QXEA9700088Coalescer Sock · dirtySEA - FLIGHT CREW NOTED, SMOKE SMELL FROM RIGHT BLEED. SMOKE SMELL NOTED FROM RIGHT BLEED ONLY. NO EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS NOTED AND VERIFIED PROPER OIL LEVEL I/A/W MAINTENANCE MANUAL. WATER SEPARATOR SOCK NOTED AS DIRTY BUT NO EVIDENCE OF OIL CONTAMINATION. SOMar 22, 1997 · N26959 · Swrngn SA227AC · Humidity Control SystemSDR MALA975352Doubler · wornDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FUOND THE LEFT FLAP WALKING BEAM ROLLER DOUBLER WORN BEYOND LIMITS. THE ROLLER DOUBLER P/N 27-31141-001 WAS REPLACED IAW FAC SRM 57-90-10 PAGES 45, 46 AND 51-40-01. (M)Mar 20, 1997 · N60NE · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR QXEA9700084Pack · failedCLM - CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE ON LANDING. AIRCRAFT FERRIED TO PDX FOR REPAIR. NR 1 COOLING TURBINE REPLACED I/A/W MAINTENANCE MANUAL. NR 1 BLEED AIR OPS CHECKED GOOD ON GROUND RUN. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Mar 19, 1997 · N26932 · Swrngn SA227AC · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR PNSA970305Monopole · intermittentLEFT ENGINE NO AUTO START. MANUAL OK. REPLACED MONOPOLE.Mar 18, 1997 · N640PA · Swrngn SA227AC · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR PNSA970303Engine · will not startLEFT ENGINE NO START AT GATE, NO FAULT FOUND BY MAINTENANCE.Mar 17, 1997 · N640PA · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA975349Frame · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A .25 INCH CRACK IN LEFT SIDE OF LOWER CONSTANT SECTION RELIEF RADIUS AT FUSELAGE FRAME STATION 174. COMPLETED REPAIR TO RT LOWER CONSTANT SECTION FRAME IAW AERO TECH DESIGNS EA01-96136. (M)Mar 17, 1997 · N60NE · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR PNSA970302Connector · looseBOTH VOR'S FLAGGED DURING TAXI. RETURNED TO GATE, REPAIRED COAX AT SPLITTER.Mar 14, 1997 · N41NE · Swrngn SA227AC · Visual Omnirange (VOR) SystemSDR MALA975344Rib · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN THE LEFT FLAP S/N 1159 OUTBOARD FLAP NOSE RIB. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP NOSE RIB P/N 27-36015-009 AND HINGE ARM P/N 27-36044-003 IAW FAIRCHILD SRM 57-90-60 PAGES 43-46. (M)Mar 8, 1997 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR MALA975342Frame · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A .25 INCH CRACK IN RIGHT SIDE OF LOWER CONSTANT SECTION RELIEF RADIUS AT FUSELAGE FRAME STATION 377. COMPLETED REPAIR TO RIGHT LOWER CONSTANT SECTION FRAME IAW AERO TECH DESIGNS EA01-96136. (M)Mar 4, 1997 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR MALA975341Frame · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A .25 INCH CRACK IN LEFT SIDE OF LOWER CONSTANT SECTION RELIEF RADIUS AT FUSELAGE FRAME STATION 287. COMPLETED REPAIR TO LEFT LOWER CONSTANT SECTION IAW AERO TECH DESIGNS EA01-96136. (M)Mar 4, 1997 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR CA970408010O-Ring · cut(CAN) PISTON SEAL FAILED CAUSING OIL LEAK. SEAL TWISTED AND ROLLED IN "O" RING GROOVE CAUSING SEAL TO FINALLY TEAR/CUT.Mar 2, 1997 · Swrngn SA227AC · Propeller Hub SectionSDR MALA975338Acm · failedFLT 3017 - EN ROUTE TO DTW, LEFT BLEED AIR FILLED THE AIRCRAFT WITH SMOKE. CREW VERIFIED LEFT ACM CAUSING SMOKE, TURNED ACM OFF. CREW DECLARED AND EMERGENCY AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT COOLING TURBINE. ALL CHECKS GOODFeb 27, 1997 · N425MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR MALA975336Skin · chafedRIGHT UPPER AFT FLAP SKIN S/N FAI-246 IS CHAFED BETWEEN WING STATION 27 AND 39 DETERMINED TO BE WITHIN LIMITS PER FAC SRM 51-00-00. PERMANENT REPAIR DUE WITHIN 100:00 FLIGHT HOURS. COMPLETED PERMANENT REPAIR TO UPPER AFT FLAP SKIN IAW FAIRCHILD SRM 57-90-60 Feb 27, 1997 · N428MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR MALA975333Sas Servo · failedFLT 3482 - DURING TAXI, ELEVATOR JAMMED WHILE CREW PERFORMED FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK. TAKEOFF ABORTED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED SAS SERVO. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)Feb 26, 1997 · N421MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Stall Warning SystemSDR MALA975325Rib · crackedDURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, FOUND A CRACK IN RIGHT FLAP, S/N C-171, OUTBOARD FLAP NOSE RIB. (X)Feb 20, 1997 · N27465 · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR MALA975324Intercostal · crackedDURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A .25 INCH CRACK IN LEFT INTERCOSTAL RELIEF RADIUS AT LOWER FS 287. COMPLETED REPAIR TO THE LEFT LOWER INTERCOSTAL IAW AERO TECH DESIGNS EA 01-96136. (X)Feb 20, 1997 · N27465 · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA975322Downlock Switch · failedFLT 3366 - ON APPROACH TO CWA, CREW HAD TO CYCLE NOSE GEAR FOUR TIMES TO GET DOWN AND LOCKED GREEN LIGHT TO COME ON. AIRCRAFT LANED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED NOSE LANDING GEAR DOWN LOCK SWITCHES. CYCLED GEAR NUMEROUS TIMES. ALL CHEFeb 20, 1997 · N158MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR QXEA9700056Bleed Air · smokingBOI - THE CABIN HEAT WAS TURNED UP ON DESCENT INTO BOI AND FLIGHT CREW NOTICED CONSIDERABLE SMOKE IN THE CABIN. BLEED AIR WAS SWITCHED OFF AND AIRCRAFT LANDED IN BOI WITHOUT FURTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE CONFIRMED THE SMOKE FROM NR TWO BLEED AIR SYSTEM. NR Feb 19, 1997 · N27442 · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR PNSA970202Line · splitLOSS OF ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID DUE TO RUPTURED LINE. USED EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION AND LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL REPLACED LINE AND SERVICED SYSTEM.Feb 19, 1997 · N41NE · Swrngn SA227AC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR MALA975319Intercostal · crackedDURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN LEFT SIDE OF LOWER INTERCOSTAL FLANGE AT FUSELAGE STATION 145. COMPLETED REPAIR TO INTERCOSTAL IAW FAIRCHILD ARP 53-20-9409. (M)Feb 12, 1997 · N158MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA975317Centering Pot · failedFLT 3208 - DURING TAXI OUT OF MSP, CREW RECEIVED UNCOMMANDED NOSE WHEEL STEERING HARD TURN TO LEFT, THEN NOSE WHEEL STEERING BECAME INOP, NOSE WHEEL STEERING FAIL LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AND GREEN LIGHT STAYED ON WITH NO NOSE WHEEL STEERING. AIRCRAFT RETURNEFeb 8, 1997 · N63NE · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR QXEA9700025Air Distr · odorWHEN NUMBER ONE BLEED AIR IS SELECTED ON, A STRONG OIL SMELL FILLS THE CABIN, NO SMOKE WAS NOTED. NUMBER ONE BLEED AIR PLACED ON MEL 21-4.Feb 7, 1997 · N386PH · Swrngn SA227AC · Air Distribution SystemSDR MALA975315Actuator · failedFLT 3479 - ON APPROACH INTO DTW, RIGHT MAIN GEAR DID NOT INDICATE DOWN AND LOCKED. CREW CYCLED GEAR TWICE AND DID GET DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION. AIRCRAFT LANDED IN DTW WITH NO INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT OUTBOARD MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR. (M)Feb 7, 1997 · N421MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR COMA9720017Control Rod · creasedDURING COMPLIANCE OF A.D. 97-02-02 PER S/B 227-27-041, THE ELEVATOR CONTROL ROD, BETWEEN CONTROL COLUMN AND WALKING BEAM, ROD END BEARING RETAINER/DUST COVER WAS FOUND CREASED. THE ROD END WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW PART.Feb 7, 1997 · N704C · Swrngn SA227AC · Elevator Control SystemSDR COMA9720016Control Rod · creasedDURING COMPLIANCE OF A.D. 97-02-02 PER S/B 227-27-041, THE ELEVATOR CONTROL ROD, BETWEEN CONTROL COLUMN AND WALKING BEAM, ROD END BEARING RETAINER/DUST COVER WAS FOUND CREASED. THE ROD END WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW PART.Feb 7, 1997 · N704C · Swrngn SA227AC · Elevator Control SystemSDR COMA9720015Bearing · wornDURING COMPLIANCE OF A.D. 97-02-02 PER S/B 227-27-041, THE COPILOT'S CONTROL COLUMN ROLLER BEARING FAILED THE TORQUE CHECK. THE BEARING AND THE DOUBLER IT IS ATTACHED TO WERE REPLACED.Feb 7, 1997 · N704C · Swrngn SA227AC · Control Column SectionSDR COMA9720014Control Rod · creasedDURING COMPLIANCE OF A.D. 97-02-02 PER S/B 227-27-041, THE ELEVATOR CONTROL ROD, BETWEEN CONTROL COLUMN AND WALKING BEAM, ROD END BEARING RETAINER/DUST COVER WAS FOUND CREASED. THE ROD END WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW PART.Feb 7, 1997 · N703CA · Swrngn SA227AC · Elevator Control SystemSDR COMA9720013Control Rod · creasedDURING COMPLIANCE OF A.D. 97-02-02 PER S/B 227-27-041, THE ELEVATOR CONTROL ROD, BETWEEN CONTROL COLUMN AND WALKING BEAM, ROD END BEARING RETAINER/DUST COVER WAS FOUND CREASED. THE ROD END WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW PART.Feb 7, 1997 · N703CA · Swrngn SA227AC · Elevator Control SystemSDR COMA9720012Bearing · wornDURING COMPLIANCE OF A.D.97-02-02 PER S/B 227-27-041, THE PILOT'S CONTROL COLUMN ROLLER BEARING FAILED THE TORQUE CHECK. THE BEARING AND THE DOUBLER IT IS ATTACHED TO WERE REPLACED.Feb 7, 1997 · N703CA · Swrngn SA227AC · Control Column SectionSDR COMA9720011Bearing · wornDURING COMPLIANCE OF A.D. 97-02-02 PER S/B 227-27-041, THE COPILOT'S CONTROL COLUMN ROLLER BEARING FAILED THE TORQUE CHECK. THE BEARING AND THE DOUBLER IT IS ATTACHED TO WERE REPLACED.Feb 7, 1997 · N703CA · Swrngn SA227AC · Control Column SectionSDR COMA9720010Control Rod · creasedDURING COMPLIANCE OF A.D. 97-02-02 PER S/B 227-27-041, THE ELEVATOR CONTROL ROD, BETWEEN CONTROL COLUMN AND WALKING BEAM, ROD END BEARING RETAINER/DUST COVER WAS FOUND CREASED. THE ROD END WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW PART.Feb 7, 1997 · N702M · Swrngn SA227AC · Elevator Control SystemSDR COMA9720009Control Rod · creasedDURING COMPLIANCE OF A.D. 97-02-02 PER S/B 227-27-041, THE ELEVATOR CONTROL ROD, BETWEEN CONTROL COLUMN AND WALKING BEAM, ROD END BEARING RETAINER/DUST COVER WAS FOUND CREASED. THE ROD END WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW PART.Feb 7, 1997 · N702M · Swrngn SA227AC · Elevator Control SystemSDR COMA9720008Bearing · wornDURING COMPLIANCE OF A.D. 97-02-02 PER S/B 227-27-041, THE COPILOT'S CONTROL COLUMN ROLLER BEARING FAILED THE TORQUE CHECK. THE BEARING AND THE DOUBLER IT IS ATTACHED TO WERE REPLACED.Feb 7, 1997 · N702M · Swrngn SA227AC · Control Column SectionSDR COMA9720007Bearing · wornDURING COMPLIANCE OF A.D.97-02-02 PER S/B 227-27-041, THE PILOT'S CONTROL COLUMN ROLLER BEARING FAILED THE TORQUE CHECK. THE BEARING AND THE DOUBLER IT IS ATTACHED TO WERE REPLACED.Feb 7, 1997 · N702M · Swrngn SA227AC · Control Column SectionSDR CA970219006Control Cable · frayed(CAN) WHILE COMPLYING WITH FAIRCHILD 'B' INSPECTION, LEFT AILERON CONTROL CABLE WAS FOUND WITH THREE BROKEN STRANDS WHERE THE CABLE RUNS THROUGH THE PHENOLIC GUIDE BLOCK ATTACHED TO THE FUSELAGE BULKHEAD AT STATION 227-271. FAA AD 87-02-02 CALLS FOR CHECKS EVEFeb 5, 1997 · Swrngn SA227AC · Aileron Control SystemSDR MALA975314Actuator · internal faultFLT 2911 - ON APPROACH TO CMI, CREW SELECTED GEAR DOWN AND DID NOT GET A NOSE WHEEL GREEN INDICATION. CREW CYCLED GEAR NUMEROUS TIMES, THEN PERFORMED EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION AND GOT THREE GREEN INDICATIONS. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED NOSE LANDING GEARFeb 4, 1997 · N425MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR MALA975313Frame · crackedDURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LOWER CONSTANT SECTION FRAME FLANGE AT FUSELAGE STATION 254. COMPLETED REPAIR OF CONSTANT SECTIO NIAW AERO TECH DESIGNS EA01-96136. (M)Feb 4, 1997 · N158MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR MALA975312Frame · crackedDURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LOWER CONSTANT SECTION FRAME FLAGNE AT FUSELAGE STATION 287. COMPLETED REPAIR OF CONSTANT SECTION IAW AEROTECH DESIGN EA01-96136. (M)Feb 4, 1997 · N158MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Frame
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