Fairchild SA227-AC

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SA227AC'
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SDR MALA965233Angle · wornDURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RT INBOARD UPPER WING SKIN TO NACELLE ATTACH ANGLE REPAIR DOUBLER WORN. REMOVED EXISTING REPAIR AND FOUND ANGLE P/N 27-35112 WORN ALSO. REMOVED AND REPLACED ANGLE WITH NEWLY FABRICATED FROM SAME MATERIADec 9, 1996 · N63NE · Swrngn SA227AC · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR PNSA961201Pressure Line · frozenAIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE, THAWED LINE TO OUTFLOW VALVE, PURGED WATER, OPS CK OK.Dec 7, 1996 · N640PA · Swrngn SA227AC · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR MALA965236Skin · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN RT FLAP SKIN S/N RPL 1688. CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH IN LENGTH. COMPLETED REPAIR TO FLAP IAW FAIRCHILD SRM 57-90-60 PAGES 19-21. (M)Dec 7, 1996 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR MALA965235Rib · crackedMALA - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN RT FLAP, S/N RPL1688, OUTBOARD FLAP NOSE RIB. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP NOSE RIB, P/N 27-36015-002 IAW FAIRCHILD SRM 57-90-60 PAGES 43-46. (M)Dec 7, 1996 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR COMA9620019Prop De-Ice · failedRIGHT PROP DE-ICE INDICATES APPROXIMATELY 20 AMPS DURING ONE CYCLE. REPLACED RIGHT PROP, OPS CHECK GOOD.Dec 7, 1996 · N703CA · Swrngn SA227AC · Propeller Deice Boot SectionSDR MALA965232Rib · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A .5 INCH CRACK ON THE RIGHT FLAP OUTBOARD NOSE RIB. (M)Dec 5, 1996 · N425MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR MALA965231Switch · failedFLT 3016 - ON APPROACH TO CWA, THE NOSE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER GEAR EXTENSION AND NO DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT WAS RECEIVED. THE CREW CYCLED THE GEAR TWICE, WITH NO CHANGE IN INDICATIONS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCDec 4, 1996 · N425MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR QXEA9600478Gear Light · malfunctionedNOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AFTER SELECTING GEAR DOWN. GEAR WAS CYCLED SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME RESULT. ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENSION PERFORMED AND DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT LANDED IN GEG WITHOUT FURTHER PROBLEMS. AIRDec 3, 1996 · N26932 · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA961216034Power Cable · severed(CAN) AS THE POWER LEVERS WERE ADVANCED FOR TAXI, THE RIGHT HAND ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE CABLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHED TO THE PROP PITCH CONTROL HAD DETACHED DUE TO INTERNAL FAILURE AT THE ENGINE FIREWALL.Dec 3, 1996 · Swrngn SA227AC · Power LeverSDR MALA965225Skin · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND THREE CRACKS ON RT FLAP UPPER SKIN SURFACE P/N 27-36000. TWO AT WS 39.134, BOTH 1 INCH LONG AND 1 AT WS 51.167, .50 INCH LONG. INSTALLED PERMANENT REPAIR DOUBLER PER FAC SRM 57-90-60, FIGU 10, PAGES 19-Dec 2, 1996 · N27465 · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR COMA9620018Tq Indicator · defectiveLEFT ENGINE TORQUE INDICATOR FAILED DURING TAKEOFF, CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. REPLACED TORQUE INDICATOR.Dec 2, 1996 · N703CA · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR MALA965230Skin · chafedDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND SKIN CHAFE DAMAGE AT FS 241 AND ON BOTH SIDES OF BL 0.00. CHAF DAMAGE IS APPROX .025 INCH DEEP AND .125 INCH IN DIAMETER. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED EXTERNAL REPAIR DOUBLER (.050 BY 4 BY 5 INCH) IAW FAC SNov 28, 1996 · N434MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR MALA965226Torque Tube · wornDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RUDDER TORQUE TUBE WORN BEYOND ALLOWABLE LIMITS OF .003 FROM PHENOLIC SEAL. REPAIRED RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BY REMOVING AND REPLACING WITH A NEW RUDDER TORQUE TUBE, P/N 27-42051-8037, IAW FAIRCHILD MM 27Nov 28, 1996 · N434MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Rudder Control SystemSDR MALA965223Uplimit Switch · out of adjustFLT 3491 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM MSP, THE NOSE GEAR CYCLED IN FLIGHT AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO STC WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE RERIGGED THE NOSE GEAR UPLIMIT SWITCH. (M)Nov 28, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA965229Rib · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENACNE FOUND A CRACK IN THE LEFT FLAP S/N RPL10-88 OUTBOARD FLAP NOSE RIB. REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW FAC SRM 57-90-60. (M)Nov 27, 1996 · N434MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR MALA965228Angle · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN THE RIGHT FORWARD LOWER INBOARD WING TO NACELLE INTRANSIT ANGLE. (M)Nov 27, 1996 · N434MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Nacelle/Pylon StructureSDR MALA965222Flight Controls · buffetingFLT 3090 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM MSP, THE CREW NOTED AN AERODYNAMIC BUFFETING EVERY 5 SECONDS IN AIRSPEED RANGES BETWEEN 160-230 KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED TROUBLESHOOTING TO THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, FLIGHT CONTROL CABLE TENSION. ALNov 27, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Flight Control SystemSDR MALA965221Door Switch · out of adjustFLT 3192 - CLIMBING THROUGH 11,000 FEET, THE CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CREW PERFORMED QRH PROCEDURES AND THE CABIN WAS DEPRESSURIZED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED THE CARGO DOOR HANDLE POSTION SWITCH. ALL CHECKS SATISNov 27, 1996 · N60NE · Swrngn SA227AC · Door Warning SystemSDR MALA965227Intercostal · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A .25 INCH CRACK IN LT INTERCOSTAL RELIEF RADIUS AT FUSELAGE STATION 377. REPAIRED PER FAC MM 53-90-20 REPAIR NR 20. (M)Nov 26, 1996 · N434MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA965219Uplimit Switch · out of adjustFLT 3416 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM DTW, THE NOSE GEAR CONTINUED TO CYCLED IN THE GEAR WELL AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND ADJUSTED THE UPLIMIT SWITCHES. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (M)Nov 26, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA965218Switch · dirtyFLT 2931 - ON APPROACH TO GPZ, THE NOSE GEAR GREEN LGIHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AFTER GEAR EXTENSION. THE CREW CYCLED THE GEAR UNTIL THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. MAINTENANCE CLEANED, DRIED AND LUBED THE DOWN POSITION SWITCHES. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (M)Nov 26, 1996 · N63NE · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR MALA965216Switch · out of adjustFLT 3429 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM MSP, THE NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT REMAIN UP AND LOCKED AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED THE NLG UPLIMIT SWITCH. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (M)Nov 23, 1996 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA965215Rib · crackedDURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK APPROX .75 INCH LONG IN RIGHT INBOARD FLAP NOSE RIB. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP NOSE RIB P/N 27-36015-002 IAW FAIRCHILD STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL 52-00-00 PAGE 4 AND 51-40-02. (M)Nov 21, 1996 · N430MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR MALA965214Rib · crackedDURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND TWO CRACKS IN LEFT FLAP SN C-134 OUTBOARD FLAP NOSE RIB. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP NOSE RIB P/N 27-36015-001 IAW FAIRCHILD STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL 57-90-60 PAGES 43-46. (M)Nov 21, 1996 · N430MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR MALA965209Switch · failedFLT 3365 - ON APROACH TO DTW, THE GEAR HAD TO BE CYCLED TWO TIMES BEFORE A NOSE GEAR DOWN INDICATION WAS RECEIVED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE DOWN AND LOCKED SWITCHES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOSE GEAR. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (X)Nov 21, 1996 · N160MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR MALA965208Uplock Shaft · lack of lubeFLT 3240 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM GFK, THE NOSE GEAR CONTINUED TO CYCLE AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. THE CREW CYCLED THE GEAR FOUR TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE CREW LOWERED THE GEAR AND CONTINUED TO MSP WITH THE GEAR DOWN. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE UPLOCK HOOK SHNov 21, 1996 · N442MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA965213Angle · crackedDURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT INBOARD UPPER NACELLE TO WING TRANSIT ANGLE CRACKED AT THE FORWARD EDGE. REPAIR WAS COMPLETED BY INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW ARP 54-20-9101 REV B AND FAIRCHILD SRM 51-30-02, 51-40 AND 51-30-03. Nov 20, 1996 · N430MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Nacelle/Pylon StructureSDR MALA965212Angle · crackedDURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FUOND LEFT INBOARD LOWER NACELLE TO WING TRANSIT ANGLE CRACKED AT FORWARD EDGE. COMPLETED REPAIR BY REMOVING EXISTING REPAIR, FABRICATING AND WET INSTALLING NEW DOUBLER IAW ARP 54-20-9101 REV B DATED MAY 12, 1993,Nov 20, 1996 · N430MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Nacelle/Pylon StructureSDR MALA965211Angle · crackedDURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUD THE RIGHT INBOARD LOWER NACELLE TO WING TRANSIT ANGLE CRACKED AT THE FORWARD EDGE. REPAIR WAS COMPLETED BY INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW ARP 54-20-9101 REV B AND FAIRCHILD SRM 51-30-02, 51-40 AND 51-30-03. Nov 20, 1996 · N430MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Nacelle/Pylon StructureSDR PNSA961103Uplock Bushing · lack of lubeNOSE GEAR WOULD NOT LOCK UP. RETURNED TO GATE, LUBED UPLOCK BUSHING.Nov 19, 1996 · N41NE · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SWIA95778Relay · failedBATT FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED INFLIGHT AND BOTH BATT DISC LIGHTS CAME ON. RESET BATTERIES AND SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. REPLACED BATT FEEDER FAULT RELAY, RAN ENGINES AND OPS CKS GOOD.Nov 18, 1996 · N3117A · Swrngn SA227AC · Battery/Charger SystemSDR SWIA95777Retract Mech · out of adjustLT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. JACKED A/C AND OPS CHECKED LANDING GEAR SYSTEM. ONLY FOUND FAULT WITH THE LT MAIN LANDING GEAR NOT FULLY ENGAGING IN UPLOCK HOOK. ADJUSTED LT MAIN ACTUATORS AS PER MM 32-00-00, ADJUST AND TEST OPS CKS GOOD AT THIS TIME.Nov 18, 1996 · N2702Z · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR QXEA9600463Acm · failedSMOKE IN CABIN OF A/C AFTER TOUCHDOWN. INSPECTED AND FOUND AIR CYCLE MACHINE FROZEN UP. DEFFERED PER MEL 21-9.Nov 14, 1996 · N26959 · Swrngn SA227AC · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR MALA965201Switches · dirtyFLT 3226 - ON APPROACH TO YQT, THE NOSE GEAR DOOR LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE FTER GEAR EXTENSION. THE CREW CYCLED THE GEAR UNTIL ALL INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED THE SWITCHES AND PERFORMED GEAR SWINGS. ALL CHECKS NORMAL. (M)Nov 14, 1996 · N422MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR MALA965199Rib · crackedDURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN THE LEFT OUTBOARD FLAP NOSE RIB. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP NOSE RIB P/N 27-36015-001 IAW FAC SRM 57-90-60 PAGES 43-46. (M)Nov 13, 1996 · N426MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR MALA965198Rib · crackedDURING BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN RIGHT INBOARD FLAP NOSE RIB. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP NOSE RIB P/N 27-36004-008 IAW FAIRCHILD STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL 51-00-00 PAGE 4 AND FAIRCHILD SB 227-27-023. (M)Nov 13, 1996 · N426MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR MALA965197Door Frame · crackedDURING A MAINTENANCE INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE FORWARD CARGO DOOR FRAME AT FS 438 CRACKED AT GAS STRUT SUPPORT MOUNTING HOLE. COMPLETED REPAIR TO FUSELAGE FORWARD CARGO DOOR FRAME P/N 27-22085 AT FS 438 DUE TO REPAIR TO FUSELAGE FORWARD CARGO DNov 13, 1996 · N426MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA965196Switch · dirtyFLIGHT 3085 - ON APPROACH TO MSP, THE RIGHT GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT AS SLOW TO EXTINGUISH AFTER GEAR EXTENSION. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED THE RIGHT INTRANSIT LIGHT SWITCHES. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (M)Nov 12, 1996 · N425MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA95773Uplock Roller · missingON GEAR RETRACTION RT MAIN INTRANSIT LIGHT WOULD NOT EXTINGUISH. FOUND UPLOCK ROLLER MISSING ON RT MAIN STRUT. INSTALLED NEW UPLOCK ROLLER AND TARGET, ADJUSTED UPLOCK SWITCHES TO TARGET, CYCLED GEAR NUMEROUS TIMES, OPS CKS GOOD MM 32-00-00.Nov 11, 1996 · N2725D · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR MALA965195Switch · dirtyFLT 3355 - ON APPROACH TO DTW, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR DIDN'T INDICATED DOWN AND LOCKED AFTER GEAR EXTENSION. THE CREW CYCLED THE GEAR UNTIL A DOWN INDICATION WAS RECEIVED. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED THE RIGHT GEAR POSITION SWITCHES. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY.Nov 11, 1996 · N425MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR MALA965191Skin · crackedDURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN RIGHT SIDE OF LOWER CONSTANT SECTION AT FUSELAGE STATION 392. COMPLETED REPAIR TO CONSTANT SECTION IAW FAC SRM 53-90-20 REPAIR NR 20. (M)Nov 10, 1996 · N426MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR MALA965190Angle · crackedDURING A BLOCK IINSPECTION IN MSP, FOUND A CRACK IN RIGHT LOWER INBOARD WING TO NACELLE INTRANSIT ANGLE. COMPLETED REPAIR TO WING TO NACELLE ANGLE IAW FAIRCHILD ARP 54-20-9101 REV B. (M)Nov 10, 1996 · N426MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Nacelle/Pylon StructureSDR COMA9620017Engine · failedRT ENGINE TORQUE ROLL BACK DURING TAKEOFF. REPLACED RT ENGINE.Nov 10, 1996 · N704C · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA965193Skin · damagedDURING MAINTENANCE IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT INBAORD NACELLE HAD SEVERAL RIVETS PULLING THROUGH. COMPLETED REPAIR TO LEFT INBOARD NACELLE SKIN JUST AHEAD OF THE INBOARD GEAR DOOR BY INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAC SRM 54-90-40 PAGES 35-37. (M)Nov 9, 1996 · N158MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR MALA965192Rib · crackedDURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN MSP, THE LEFT FLAP NOSE RIB HAD A .5 INCH CRACK FROM THE RELIEF RADIUS. COMPLETED REPAIR TO LEFT FLAP BY REPLACING THE INBOARD NOSE RIB P/N 27-36004-007 IAW 51-00-00 PAGE 4 AND 51-40-02. (M)Nov 9, 1996 · N434MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR MALA965251Switch · dirtyFLT 3342 - ON APPROACH TO DTW, THE NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AFTER GEAR EXTENSION. THE CREW CYCLED THE GEAR UNTIL THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBRICATED THE DOWNLOCK SWITCHES. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (M)Nov 8, 1996 · N422MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR PNSA961102Door Seal · contaminatedA/C WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE. RETURNED TO GATE, PURGED WATER FROM DOOR SEAL. OPS CK OK.Nov 7, 1996 · N46NE · Swrngn SA227AC · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR MALA965181Skin · dentedDURING AN INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND FUSELAGE SKIN DENTED AND OIL CANNING AT FS 594 AND RIGHT FUSELAGE STRINGER NR 8. COMPLETED REPAIR TO FUSELAGE SKIN BY FABRICATING AND INSTALLING (4.25 BY 4.25) .040 INCH 2024-T3 EXTERNAL DOUBLER IAW FAC SRM 53-90Nov 7, 1996 · N436MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR MALA965187Rib · dentedDURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT AFT FALSE WING RIB AT WS 39 DENTED AND CHAFED APPROX .025 IN FLANGE. COMPLETED REPAIR BY FABRICATING AND INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW AEROTECH DESIGNS EA01-96113 DATED NOV 4/96. (M)Nov 5, 1996 · N433MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR MALA965186Skin · chafedDURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE CARGO DOOR SKIN AT BOTH FORWARD AND AFT ENDS OF CARGO DOOR HINGE CHAFED APPROXIMATLEY .015 INCH BY 1.25 INCH. COMPLETED REPAIR BY FABRICATING AND INSTALLING REPAIR DOUBLERS TO AFFECTED AREAS IAW FAIRCHILNov 5, 1996 · N433MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Cargo/Baggage Doors
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