Fairchild SA227-DC

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SA227DC'
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SDR AU000089Switch · out of adj(AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR UP LIMIT MICROSWITCH OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.Feb 10, 2000 · Frchld SA227DC · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA000203007Actuator · failed(CAN) THE CREW REPORTED NOSE DOWN TRIM WAS NOT AVAILABLE DURING CLIMBOUT. THE STABILIZER TRIM WOULD NOT FUNCTION FROM EITHER CREW POSITION OR THE EMERGENCY CONTROLS. THE AURAL TRIM WARNING DID WORK HOWEVER. THE AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED AFTER LANDING AND THE TRIMJan 20, 2000 · Frchld SA227DC · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR AU000203007Actuator · failed(AU) STABILIZER ACTUATOR FAILED.Jan 20, 2000 · Frchld SA227DC · Stabilizer ActuatorSDR AU000016Pipe · loose(AUS) LEFT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE PIPE LOCATED ON THE AFT FACE OF THE ENGINE FIREWALL HAD A LOOSE B-NUT. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.Jan 6, 2000 · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA000120012Switch · damaged(CAN) DURING FLIGHT, THE CREW SMELLED A BURNING / ELECTRICAL SMELL, FOLLOWED SHORTLY BY THE LOSS OF A ''FEW'' ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND THE RIGHT BUS TIE SWITCH BURNED AND MELTED. THE CAUSE OF THE SWITCH OVERHEAT CONDITION WAS LOOSE TERMDec 31, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · DC Power Distribution SystemSDR AU000128021Nut · not safetied(AU) THE LEFT ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND WHEN THE SPEED LEVER WAS ADVANCED FOR TAKEOFF. THE SPEED LEVER CONTROL CABLE WAS FOUND DISCONNECTED FROM THE BALL JOINT. THE RIGHT ENGINE SPEED LEVER CABLE WAS FOUND TO BE MISSING THE JAM NUT AND THE REMAINING NUT WAS NOT Nov 18, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AU990942Bolt · broken(AUS) RIGHT ENGINE INBOARD MOUNT LOWER BOLT HEAD BROKEN OFF.Sep 16, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Engine Mount SectionSDR AU990924Pipe · loose(AUS) LEFT FUEL FILTER BYPASS LINE 'B' NUT LOOSE AT FUEL FILTER END.Sep 15, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Engine Fuel Indicating SystemSDR AU990928O Ring · damaged(AUS) LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR INBOARD BRAKE UNIT O-RING SEAL LEAKING. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED CAUSED BY BRAKE OVERHEATING DURING TAXI.Sep 10, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · BrakeSDR AU990908Wire · worn(AUS) ENGINE FUEL BYPASS VALVE WIRE WORN AND SHORT CIRCUITING.Sep 8, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Engine Fuel Indicating SystemSDR AU990880Spar · cracked(AUS) WING SPAR WEB CRACKED IN THE AREA BETWEEN STRINGER NR 14 CUT-OUT AND THE ADJACENT TRIM CABLE CUT-OUT. CRACK LENGTH 1.016 MM (0.040 INCH).Sep 2, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Wing SparSDR AU990926Brake · overheated(AUS) NR 2 BRAKE PACKING BINDING AND OVERHEATING. WATER ALSO FOUND IN BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS.Aug 25, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · BrakeSDR AU990829Arm · loose(AUS) NOSE WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM CENTERING ARM CAM FOLLOWER BACKED OUT AND BINDING ON THE CENTERING CAM RETAINING CAP SCREWS.Aug 18, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR AU990819Pipe · worn(AUS) HYDRAULIC PRESSURE PIPE LOCATED IN THE LEFT ENGINE BAY CHAFED AND LEAKING.Aug 17, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU990807Chip Detector · contaminated(AUS) ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR CONTAMINATED BY A SMALL PARTICLE OF METAL.Aug 3, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR AU990842Bearing · failed(AUS) STARTER/GENERATOR REAR BEARING FAILED. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED CAUSED BY LACK OF LUBRICATION.Jul 6, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Starter-GeneratorSDR AU990559Pipe · failed(AUS) FLAPS UP HYDRAULIC PRESSURE PIPE FAILED. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.Jun 1, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU990522Governor · out of adjust(AUS) LT ENGINE PROPELLER GOVERNOR OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. GOVERNOR WAS INTERFERING WITH THE OPERATION OF THE FCU.May 26, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Propeller GovernorSDR AU990499Controller · faulty(AUS) PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM CONTROLS SEIZED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY ICING OF THE CONTROLS. DURING INVESTIGATION, A LINE TO THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER DE-ICE BOOTS WAS FOUND TO BE DISCONNECTED.May 22, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR AU990481Vent · blocked(AUS) OUTFLOW VALVE STATIC PORT LOCATED ON THE LEFT LOWER EMPENNAGE COVERED WITH MASKING TAPE FOLLOWING REPAINT. THE TAPE HAD BEEN PAINTED OVER AND WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE.May 15, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Pressure Regulator/Outflow ValveSDR AU990413Bulb · failed(AUS) RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COCKPIT LIGHT BULBS (2OFF) BLOWN.May 3, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR AU990395Cam · misinstalled(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR CENTERING CAM FITTED BACK TO FRONT PREVENTING CORRECT RETRACTION. NOSE LANDING GEAR TORQUE LINKS HAD JUST BEEN REPLACED.Apr 23, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR AU990377Bearing · failed(AUS) LEFT ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN-FLIGHT. INVESTIGATION FOUND METAL PARTICLES ON THE CHIP DETECTOR (NO COCKPIT INDICATION). SUSPECT GEARBOX IDLER GEAR BEARING FAILURE.Apr 19, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR AU990454Bearing · failed(AUS) LEFT ENGINE NR 1 ACCESSORY GEAR BEARING LOCATED IN THE ACCESSORY GEARBOX FAILED.Apr 18, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR AU990352Circuit Board · corroded(AUS) LEFT AFT CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL LIGHTING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MOISTURE CONTAMINATED CAUSING TRACKING. PANEL BURNED AND MELTED.Apr 15, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Flight Compartment LightingSDR AU990355Blade · damaged(AUS) RIGHT PROPELLER BLADES DAMAGED DURING GROUND RUN WHEN THE RUBBER MATTING USED AS FOD PROTECTION FROM LOOSE STONES LIFTED INTO THE PROPELLER. HF ANTENNA ALSO DAMAGED BY DEBRIS. FOD.Apr 12, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AU990422Line · worn(AUS) HYDRAULIC PIPE LOCATED IN THE RT ENGINE BAY WORN AND LEAKING. SUSPECT CAUSED BY A LOOSE CLAMP.Apr 1, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU990126Actuator · faulty(AUS) ELEVATOR PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR RATCHETING.Feb 14, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR AU990137Fitting · cracked(AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ACTUATOR ATTACHMENT LUG CRACKED.Feb 12, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR AU990095Valve · faulty(AUS) ANTI-SKID BRAKE CONTROL VALVE SUSPECT FAULTY. PART TC: 2,825.Feb 10, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Brake Anti-Skid SectionSDR AU990107Engine · malfunctioned(AUS) LT ENGINE LOST POWER AND DID NOT RESPOND TO THE LT POWER LEVER. EXTENSIVE INSPECTION AND GROUND RUN FOLLOWED BY A TEST FLIGHT COULD FIND NO FAULTS. ENGINE HAS OPERATED SATISFACTORILY SINCE. DEFECT NOT CONFIRMED.Feb 1, 1999 · Frchld SA227DC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AU981485Bearing · stiff(AUS) AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM BEARING LOCATED IN THE PILOT'S CONTROL WHEEL STIFF AND BINDING.Nov 12, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Control Column SectionSDR AU981459Pushrod · misinstalled(AUS) PILOT AND COPILOT RUDDER PEDAL PUSH RODS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THE PUSH RODS WERE INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE BELLCRANKS ALLOWING THE PUSH ROD LOCK WIRE TO CONTACT AND SCORE THE CROSSOVER ROD. A FLEET INVESTIGATION FOUND THE PUSH RODS ON VH-WBQ TO ALSO BENov 5, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Rudder Control SystemSDR AU981455Line · failed(AUS) STAINLESS STEEL HYDRAULIC PIPE LOCATED IN THE LEFT ENGINE NACELLE AREA FAILED. PIPE WAS FITTED IN JULY 1998. PART TC: 484.Oct 30, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU981441Engine · malfunctioned(AUS) LEFT ENGINE EGT, TORQUE AND WF FLUCTUATIONS. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION AND GROUND RUNS COULD FIND NO FAULTS WITH THE ENGINE. AIRCRAFT HAS RETURNED TO SERVICE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. PART TC: 4,812.Oct 29, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AU981434Skin · damaged(AUS) RIGHT WING LEADING EDGE DAMAGED BETWEEN STA 202.250 AND STA 217.500 BY A BIRDSTRIKE. SOME RIPPLING OF THE UPPER AND LOWER SKINS TO THE REAR OF THE FRONT SPAR EVIDENT.Oct 16, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR AU981236Pipe · chafed(AUS) FLAP SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PIPE CHAFING ON MARMON CLAMP. PIPE IS LOCATED FORWARD OF THE MAIN SPAR INBOARD OF THE WING/FUSELAGE JOIN ADJACENT TO AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS. PART TC: 8,860.Sep 29, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU981238Pipe · worn(AUS) FLAP SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PIPE WORN THROUGH AND LEAKING DUE TO RUBBING ON AN AIR CONDITIONING DUCT MARMON CLAMP. PIPE IS LOCATED IN THE WING ROOT AREA. PART TC: 10,846Sep 23, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU981193Actuator · worn(AUS) PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT END FLOAT APPROXIMATELY 1.587 MM (0.0625 INCH). FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/SWSA226/68 (SL 021). PART TC: 4,377.Sep 14, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR AU981154Actuator · failed(AUS) PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR FAULTY. PART TC: 6,048.Sep 8, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR AU981109Wire · worn(AUS) LEFT ENGINE TEMPERATURE LIMITER PLUG P107 CHAFING ON PLUG P128 OF THE INVERTER CONTROL UNIT P/N 32-82010-011 LOCATED ON THE REAR AVIONICS SHELF.Aug 28, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Engine Fuel System WiringSDR AU981101Wire · worn(AUS) LEFT ENGINE TEMPERATURE LIMITER PLUG P107 RUBBING ON PLUG P128 OF THE INVERTER CONTROL UNIT P/N 32-82010-011 LOCATED ON THE REAR AVIONICS SHELF.Aug 28, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Engine Fuel System WiringSDR AU981102Shaft · sheared(AUS) RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR TORQUE LINK SHAFT SHEARED THROUGH ONE OF THE LOCKING PIN HOLES. PART TC: 6,563.Aug 26, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR AU981050Wire · worn(AUS) LEFT ENGINE TEMPERATURE LIMITER PLUG P107 HAD THE WIRES TO PINS `U', `N', AND `L' WORN THROUGH DUE TO CHAFING ON PLUG P128 TO THE CONTROL UNIT P\N 32-82010-011 MOUNTED ON THE AVIONICS SHELF.Aug 25, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Engine Fuel System WiringSDR 98ZZZM615Cawi · inoperativeFLT 163 - DFW-PNS - CREW WAS RELEASED FOR TAKEOFF OUT OF DFW EN ROUTE TO PNS, AS THE CREW BROUGHT UP POWER, CAPTAIN CALLED FOR CAWI ON. CREW RECEIVED 2 LIGHTS, BUT NO TORQUE RISE. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO GATE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFTAug 9, 1998 · N853LS · Frchld SA227DC · Water Injection SystemSDR 98ZZZX3001Cawi · inoperativeDFW/CUU- FLT 445 - CREW ACTIVATED CAWI AT 40 PERCENT TORQUE AND RECEIVED TWO CAWI PUMP LIGHTS AND A TORQUE RISE TO 80 PERCENT. CREW ADVANCED POWER. AT APPROXIMATELY 70 KNOTS IAS, TORQUE DROPPED TO 80 PERCENT AND EGT WENT TO 645-650 DEGREES CELSIUS. CREW ABOAug 2, 1998 · N854LS · Frchld SA227DC · Water Injection SystemSDR AU980914Panel · contaminated(AUS) RIGHT FORWARD DC CIRCUIT BREAKER LIGHTING PANEL CONTAMINATED BY AN UNIDENTIFIED LIQUID AND WAS DAMAGED DUE TO OVERHEATING.Jul 27, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Flight Compartment LightingSDR 98ZZZX3000Cawi · inoperativeDFW/PNC - FLT 1263 - WITH A PASSENGER LOAD OF 19, PERFORMANCE REQUIRED THE USE OF CAWI ON TAKEOFF. CREW TESTED THE SYSTEM AND IT TESTED CORRECTLY. WHEN THE CREW TURNED IT ON PRIOR TO TAKEOFF ROLL, THE CAWI SYSTEM DID NOT ACTIVATE. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF, AND Jul 23, 1998 · N853LS · Frchld SA227DC · Water Injection SystemSDR AU980836Cap · missing(AUS) CONTINUOUS ALCOHOL WATER INJECTION TANK CAP MISSING. SUSPECT CAP INCORRECTLY SECURED FOLLOWING SERVICING.Jul 19, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Water Injection SystemSDR AU980832Pipe · chafed(AUS) HYDRAULIC PIPE CHAFING ON OIL TANK. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. PART TOTAL CYCLES: 4,378.Jul 13, 1998 · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, Main
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