Fairchild SA227-DC

Service difficulty reports · 430

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SA227DC'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR AU960598Support · faulty(AUS) ENGINE TORQUE RING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FAULTYMay 1, 1996 · Frchld SA227DC · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR AU960466Pressure Switch · failed(AUS) LH HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH FAILED - HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ON GAUGE READING NORMAL AT 1850 PSIMar 31, 1996 · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic Indicating SystemSDR AU960425Transducer · faulty(AUS) FUEL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER FAULTY - RH BOOST PUMPS INDICATED LOW FUEL PRESSUREMar 18, 1996 · Frchld SA227DC · Fuel Pressure IndicatorSDR AU960424Steering System · malfunctioned(AUS) NOSE WHEEL STEERING FAILED TO RESPOND TO PILOTS INPUT WHEN SPEED LEVERS SET TO HIGH AND STEERING PARK BUTTON DEPRESSED - GREEN NWSANNUNCIATOR LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED AND NO INDICATION OF AMBER NWS FAIL LIGHTMar 11, 1996 · Frchld SA227DC · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR AU960310Bearing · collapsed(AUS) LH ENGINE DRIVEN STARTER/GENERATOR REAR BEARING COLLAPSED - INTERNAL DAMAGE TO STARTER/GENERATOR - AIR DUCT DAMAGED BY COOLING FANMar 11, 1996 · Frchld SA227DC · Starter-GeneratorSDR AU960739Valve · sticking(AUS) PROPELLER CONTROL UNIT CHECK VALVE STICKINGFeb 28, 1996 · Frchld SA227DC · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR AU961206Rod · failed(AUS) LH TOE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON ROD FAILED AT BOTTOM THREAD OF EYE ENDFeb 20, 1996 · Frchld SA227DC · Master Cylinder/Brake ValveSDR AU960419Bellcrank · broken(AUS) CABIN ENTRY DOOR SEAL VALVE ACTUATING TAB BROKEN FROM BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY - DOOR SEAL WOULD NOT INFLATE - SUSPECT INCORRECT RIGGING AT MANUFACTUREFeb 15, 1996 · Frchld SA227DC · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AU960260Starter · faulty(AUS) RH ENGINE STARTER/GENERATOR WOULD NOT ROTATE ENGINE WHEN ENGAGEDFeb 13, 1996 · Frchld SA227DC · Starter-GeneratorSDR 96ZZZM278Pitot Line · looseSHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM DFW EN ROUTE TO HOT, THE FIRST OFFICERS PITOT SYSTEMS INSTRUMENTS FAILED. THE PILOT RETURNED TO DFW WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS THEN FERRIED TO HOT MAINTENANCE. UPON INSPECTION, THE PITOT LINE GOING INTO THE FDR WASFeb 8, 1996 · N850LS · Frchld SA227DC · Pitot/Static SystemSDR 96ZZZX1448Hyd Line · leakingJBR/ELD - WHILE EN ROUTE, AIRCRAFT LOST ALL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. THE PILOT DIVERTED TO HOT AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. ON INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LT MAIN PRESSURE LINE FROM THE HYDRAULIC PUMP TO THE FIREWALL HAD A HOLE IN IT AT A BEND. THEFeb 7, 1996 · N847LS · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 96ZZZX1449Hyd Line · leakingDURING PRE-FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER THE RT ENGINE AND VERY LITTLE FLUID IN THE SIGHT GLASS. THE PILOT WAS INSTRUCTED TO FERRY ACFT TO HOT FROM RUI WITH THE GEAR DOWN AND FLAPS UP. ON ARRIVAL AT HOT, MAIN PRESSURE LINE FROFeb 6, 1996 · N847LS · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 96ZZZX1404Gasket · leakingDFW/WDG - FLT 1260 - WHILE EN ROUTE, LT ENGINE LOST ALL OIL PRESSURE. THE PILOT SHUT DOWN LT ENGINE AND PROCEEDED TO DFW WHERE HE LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. UPON TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND THE SCAVENGE OIL PUMP GASKET LEAKING AND THE MOUNT BOLTS LOOSE. MAJan 18, 1996 · N853LS · Frchld SA227DC · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR AU960064Pipe · cracked(AUS) STAINLESS STEEL HYDRAULIC PIPE LOCATED IN THE RH ENGINE NACELLE AT THE REAR OF THE FIREWALL CRACKED AND LEAKING ON BEND RADIUS - TOTAL LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSUREJan 17, 1996 · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU960214Pipe · worn(AUS) LH HYDRAULIC PIPE LEAKING FROM PIN HOLE - RH HYDRAULIC PIPE WORN AND LEAKING FROM RUBBING ON FUEL SUPPLY LINE PNO 27-62026-273Jan 12, 1996 · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU960216Quadrant · faulty(AUS) FLEET CHECK CARRIED OUT ON ELEVATOR QUADRANT STEPS FOR LOOSE OR MISSING ATTACHMENT BOLT NUT - NIL DEFECTS FOUNDJan 10, 1996 · Frchld SA227DC · Elevator Control SystemSDR AU960025Pipe · holed(AUS) HYDRAULIC PIPE LEAKING - INSPECTION FOUND PIN HOLE PERFORATION ONOUTSIDE RADIUS OF BENDJan 8, 1996 · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 96ZZZX656Hydraulic Line · crackedHOT/STL - AFTER GAINING CRUISE ALTITUDE EN ROUTE, THE PILOT NOTICED THAT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WAS FALLING AND DID FALL OFF COMPLETELY. THE PILOT THEN DIVERTED AND RETURNED TO HOT, LANDING WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. INSPECTION REVEALED THE RIGHT ENGINE MAIN HYDRDec 18, 1995 · N847LS · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR MALA954693Control Box · failedFLT NR 3224 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM MSP, WITH THE GEAR UP, THE OUT OF TRIM FOR TAKEOFF WARNING HORN SOUNDED. WHEN THE PITCH TRIM WAS PUT IN THE GREEN ARC, THE HORN STOPPED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE PITCH TRIM WARNING CONTROL BOX, PNov 6, 1995 · N452LA · Frchld SA227DC · Elevator Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX119Tube · crackedDFW/ROW - WHILE EN ROUTE, RT ENGINE LOST ALL OIL PRESSURE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO ABI AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. ON INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE, AN OIL PRESSURE LINE WAS FOUND CRACKED. THIS LINE WAS A POST-DATED SB 77-0Oct 1, 1995 · N847LS · Frchld SA227DC · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR 95ZZZX5365Check Valve · stuck openCREW REPORTED LOW SUCTION LIGHT ON ANNUNCIATOR AND SUCTION GAUGE READ ZERO WITH RIGHT ENGINE RUNNING. AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED TO HOT MAINTENANCE BASE. MECHANIC REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RT ENGINE CHECK VALVE. OPS CHECKED GOOD, ENGINE RUN PERFORMED, ALL CHECKS WJul 25, 1995 · N850LS · Frchld SA227DC · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR LOSA9515Tube Assy · crackedHYDRAULIC LEAK RIGHT NACELLE (RESERVOIR EMPTY). REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE INBOARD HIGH PRESSURE HARD LINE. NACELLE STATION 109.89. TOTAL CYCLES, 1,543. (X)Mar 12, 1995 · N454LA · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR LOSA9511Wire · brokenSTP - CREW REPORTED NOSE WHEEL STEERING DOES NOT OPERATE WHEN POWER BUTTON IS PRESSED. OPERATES NORMALLY WITH RIGHT SPEED LEVER IN 'LOW' POSITION. MAINTENANCE FOUND BROKEN WIRE IN PEDESTAL AREA - NEAR END OF TUBE CONDUIT. (X)Feb 7, 1995 · N452LA · Frchld SA227DC · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR LOSA9508Wire · brokenCREW REPORTED THAT SPEED LEVERS HIGH NOSE WHEELSTEERING INOPERTIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED DEFECTIVE WIRE (791010BA22) IN PEDESTAL. ALL REQUIRED CHECKS NORMAL. ACFT RELEASED FOR SERVICE. (W)Feb 3, 1995 · N451LA · Frchld SA227DC · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR LOSA9509Hyd Power Pack · inoperativeCREW REPORTED THAT WITH AIRCRAFT IN CRUISE FLIGHT, HYDRAULIC PRESSURE INDICATED 2350 PSI (ABOVE RED LINE). AIRCRAFT LANDED LAS WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT FERRIED TO ONT FOR MAINTENANCE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED HYDRAULIC POWER PACK DUE TO A PRESSURE RELIEF FUNCFeb 2, 1995 · N453LA · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR LOSA9505Float Switch · stickingPHX - THE RT FUEL PUMP TRANSFER LIGHT WILL NOT EXTINGUISH. ACFT FERRIED TO MAINTENANCE. REPLACED RT SIDE TRANSFER LIGHT FLOAT SWITCH PER MM. PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL AND LEAK CHECKS. (W)Jan 23, 1995 · N452LA · Frchld SA227DC · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR 95ZZZX1242Bearing · failedBEARING/ PN 03-6010-14, FAILED. GENERATOR FELL OFF LINE IN FLIGHT AND WOULD NOT RESET.Jan 19, 1995 · N3025B · Frchld SA227DC · Starter-GeneratorSDR LOSA9504Hyd Power Pack · malfunctionedLAS - CREW RPORTED RT ENGINE HYDRAULIC LIGHT REMAINED LIT, AFTER START-UP AND RT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE GAUGE INDICATED ZERO. MAINTENANCE FOUND HYDRAULIC PRESSURE NORMAL AFTER BYPASSING FLAP SYSTEM BY PULLING 'FLAP CONTROL' C/B. RT ENGINE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND FILTJan 18, 1995 · N454LA · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR LOSA9503Bearing · seizedLAX - ON TAKEOFF, RT GENERATOR FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN-FLIGHT. UNABLE TO RESET. AIR TURN BACK AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT FERRIED TO ONT FOR MAINTENANCE. RT STARTER/GENERATOR FORWARD BEARING SEIZED. BAND RECEIVER SEVERED BEFORE SPLINE SHAFT COJan 9, 1995 · N451LA · Frchld SA227DC · Starter-GeneratorSDR LOSA9501Elbow · crackedPHX - NR 2 OIL PRESSURE FLICKERED AND THEN DROPPED TO ZERO. EXECUTED EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT DONW. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND NR 2 PROP GOVERNOR OIL LINE ELBOW CRACKED. REPLACED ELBOW ASSEMBLY PER MM 61-20-20. OPERATIONAL CHECKS AND LEAK CHEJan 3, 1995 · N451LA · Frchld SA227DC · Propeller Controlling System
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