Helio H-295

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SDR 2025FA0000523Pump · high pressurePILOTS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE ELECTRIC FUEL BOOST PUMP WAS RUN THAT THE ENGINE FUEL PRESSURE EXCEEDED REDLINE. AFTER MUCH TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ADJUSTING AND LOOKING FOR RESTRICTION IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP WAS NOT REGUNov 26, 2024 · N461F · Helio H295 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR EVGR20181119001Flap Track · brokenTHE LEFT INBOARD FLAP TRACK WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED (BROKEN) AT THE AFT END DURING THE POST FLIGHT INSPECTION. THIS WAS THE FIRST FLIGHT AFTER A 50 HOUR INSPECTION AND ROUTINE SERVICING. THE CRACK WAS NOT EVIDENT DURING THE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. THE PILOTS (Nov 7, 2018 · N62JA · Helio H295 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR EVGR201701170001Torque Tube · brokenACFT HAS A HISTORY OF TAIL WHEEL SHIMMY. TROUBLESHOOTING INSPECTION FOUNR THE PILOT'S PEDALS WERE STAGGERED AND THE PILOT’S LT PEDAL HAD SLIGHT FORE AND AFT MOVEMENT WITH THE RT PEDAL HELD STATIONARY. THE TWO BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE PILOT’S RUDDER TORQUE TUBE TJan 17, 2017 · N62JA · Helio H295 · Rudder Control SystemSDR HYTA201606060001Relief Valve · backed outA DISCREPANCY WAS NOTED BY PILOT OF HIGH OIL PRESSURE, A MECHANIC WAS SOON DISPATCHED TO TURN THE OIL PRESSURE DOWN. HE TURNED DOWN THE OIL PRESSURE FROM THE OIL RELIEF VALVE AND REINSTALLED IAW ENGINE MFG DATA, WHEN COMPLETE HE PERFORMED AN OPS AND LEAK CHECJun 6, 2016 · N713C · Helio H295 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR HYTA20150908001Structure · crackedCRACKS FOUND IN UPPER TUBE OF CARRY THRU ASSEMBLY, PN 391-030-401-30, AT LOW POINT OF THE TWO CUT OUTS WHICH ARE MILLED IN THE TUBE TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF WING ATTACH BOLT. THE MILLING PROCESS LEFT A SHARP EDGE THAT CREATED A STRESS RISER. THIS IS A CRITICAug 29, 2015 · N6478 · Helio H295 · Wing, Center BoxSDR HYTA20150904001Structure · crackedCRACKS FOUND IN CARRY THRU ASSEMBLY AT LOW POINT OF MILLED CUT OUTS IN UPPER TUBE OF ASSEMBLY. THE MILLING PROCESS LEFT A SHARP EDGE CREATING A STRESS RISER. THIS WAS A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO CRACKS DEVELOPING. WE HAVE DRESSED OUR OTHER CARRY THRU ASSEMBLIEAug 27, 2015 · N713C · Helio H295 · Wing, Center BoxSDR EVGR20150427001Switch · brokenTHE BATON OR TOGGLE OF THE ELEC FUEL PUMP SWITCH BROKE OFF IN FLIGHT WHEN THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH IT ON. THE SWITCH FAILED IN THE OFF POSITION. THANKFULLY, THE ENG DRIVEN FUEL PUMP CONTINUED TO RUN & THE ACFT RETURNED TO HOME BASE SAFELY.Apr 24, 2015 · N61JA · Helio H295 · AC Generation SystemSDR EVGR201409250001Spring · crackedBOTH HOOKS OF ONE OF THE TWO SPRING HOOKS, TAIL WHEEL STEERING SPRING, CRACKED AND FAILED. THE ASSEMBLY ONLY HAD 7.6 HOURS TIME IN SERVICE AND 18 LANDINGS WHEN IT FAILED. VISUAL EXAMINATION WITH A MAGNIFYING LENS REVEALED RUST IN THE CRACK INITIATION AREA OSep 25, 2014 · N61JA · Helio H295 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR EVGR201408080001Axle · crackedTHE LT AND RT MLG AXLE FLANGES WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED DURING THE 1500 HOURS, ICA MAGNAFLUX INSPECTION OF THE MLG. THESE AXLE FLANGES ARE PART OF STC LANDING GEAR MODIFICATION SA 00781TA. THE CRACKS WERE IN OR AT THE EDGE OF THE WELD CONNECTING THE AXLE HOUAug 6, 2014 · N61JA · Helio H295 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR EVGR201310310001Tire · crackedCRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN SEVERAL 10.00 SC 8 PLY TIRES. THE CRACKS TYPICALLY APPEAR IN THE SIDEWALL ADJACENT TO THE MOLD VENTS IN THE SIDE WALL. CRACKS RANGE IN LENGTH FROM .1250" TO OVER .5". THE CRACKS EXPOSED THE CORDS.Oct 24, 2013 · Helio H295 · TireSDR HYTA2013043000012Cover Plate · crackedWHILE PERFORMING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION A .5 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND RADIATING FROM THE LIGHTENING HOLE IN .063" STEEL COVER/SPLICE PLATE, P/N 391-020-305-2 BOLTED TO FORWARD SIDE OF HORIZONTAL STABILATOR CENTER BOX/SPLICE STRUCTURE. THIS STRUCTURE ATTACHES THE LApr 30, 2013 · N713C · Helio H295 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous StructureSDR HYTA2013043000010Web · crackedCRACKS FOUND IN .025 ALUMINUM WEB RIVETED TO FORWARD SIDE OF STABILATOR HORN ASSEMBLY P/N 250-020-401.Apr 30, 2013 · N713C · Helio H295 · Elevator Miscellaneous StructureSDR HYTA2013F00090Horn · crackedDURING A ROUTING 100HR/ANNUAL INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE FOUND IN SUPPORTING .025 WEB OF HORIZONTAL STABILATOR HORN ASSY AND ALSO A CRACK RADIATING FROM LIGHTNING HOLE OF .063 FORWARD COVER PLATE (PN 391-020-305-2) THAT IS PART OF THE BOLTED ASSEMBLIES SECURING TApr 22, 2013 · N713C · Helio H295 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR EVGR060210Fire Detector · chafed(EVGR) THE FIRE DETECTION LOOP IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHAFED AGAINST SCAT TUBE CAUSING INTERMITTENT ALARM. THE UNIT IS FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM INSTALLED UNDER STC SA1586SO.Jun 2, 2010 · N61JA · Helio H295 · Fire DetectionSDR 20051129Tube · crackedWING SPAR CARRY THRU P/N 295-030-401 IS CRACKED ON LT VERTICAL TUBE, TOP, FRONT SIDE.Nov 29, 2005 · N641LW · Helio H295 · Wing SparSDR 20050908Tube · crackedCARRY-THRU VERTICAL TUBE CRACKED ON CARRY-THRU ASSEMBLY. THIS CARRY-THRU IS MODIFIED BY STC SA1590CE. TIME IN SERVICE IS UNKNOWN. ALSO NOTED IS THAT THE VERTICAL TUBE WALL THICKNESS WAS .065 INCH RATHER THAN .120 INCH. THE HEAVIER WALL THICKNESS OF .120 IS Sep 9, 2005 · N9185Z · Helio H295 · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR 20050415Frame · crackedCARRY-THRU CRACKS, REWORKED TO B-401-5 TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF AD 82-16-08. TOTAL TIME ON THE CARRY THRU IS UNKNOWN. WHILE PERFORMING A 100HR INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE FOUND RADIATING FROM CUT-OUT FOR UPPER WING ATTACH BOLTS ON BOTH SIDES OF CARRY-THRU. 2 LOApr 12, 2005 · N62JA · Helio H295 · Wing, Center BoxSDR 20040823Camshaft · making metalAFTER ENGINE O/H, THE ENGINE WAS TEST RUN 5 HOURS ON THE TEST STAND AND THEN DISASSEMBLED BECAUSE OF METAL IN OIL. AS PART OF INSPECTION NOTED THAT NR 4 EXHAUST CAM LOBE APPEARED TO BE WEARING ABNORMALLY. HAS A ROUGH SURFACE WITH SOME PITTING AND APPEARANCE Aug 20, 2004 · Helio H295 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20040816Bearing · flakingASSEMBLED THE ENGINE ACCORDING TO THE LYCOMING OVERHAUL MANUAL AND STANDARD PRACTICES. THE ENGINE WAS PREOILED AND RUN IN A TEST STAND USING AEROSHELL 100W OIL. AFTER A TWO HOUR BREAK-IN RUN WHERE ALL TEMPS AND PRESSURES WERE NORMAL THE OIL FILTER WAS CUT OPAug 13, 2004 · Helio H295 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20040720Housing · crackedMFG PN 6-2255-44 CHECK VALVE IN FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING. THE HOUSING OF THE CHECK VALVE WAS CRACKED.Jul 20, 2004 · N61JA · Helio H295 · Fuel StorageSDR 20040820Check Valve · crackedFUEL SYSTEM CHECK VALVE PN 6-2255-44, HOUSING WAS FOUND CRACKED.Jul 20, 2004 · N61JA · Helio H295 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 040505Rocker Cover · wornROCKER BOX, PN 68795 WAS WORN BY THE VALVE ROCKER SHAFT UNTIL THE SHAFT CUT THROUGH THE SHAFT RETAINER WHICH IS SPOT WELDED TO THE VALVE COVER. THREE OF SIX COVERS WERE SEVERELY WORN. A FOURTH COVER'S BRACKET WAS WORN THROUGH AND THE RESULTING SLUG OF METAL May 4, 2004 · N62JA · Helio H295 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA040412014Lug · cracked(CAN) HARD LANDING OCCURRED AND A HARD LANDING INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT ON THE ENTIRE A/C. NO OTHER DEFECTS WERE FOUND OTHER THAN THE CRACKED LUG MOUNT. AN ENGINE CHANGE WAS DONE. ENGINE MODEL G0-480-G1D6 S/N L-394-37 WAS INSTALLED.Apr 7, 2004 · Helio H295 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 030815Attach Fitting · crackedUPPER WING ATTACH FITTINGS ARE CRACKED. THE CRACKS APPEAR ON THE FACE OF THE FITTINGS THAT GO AGAINST THE SPAR CARRY THRU. IN SOME CASES THE CRACKS CAN BE DETECTED INSIDE THE BARREL NUT BORE. 3 OF THE 4 FITTINGS ON THIS PLANE ARE CRACKED. TIMES IN SERVICE Aug 15, 2003 · N60JA · Helio H295 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR 030520Attach Fitting · elongatedREAR SPAR ATTACH FITTING BOLT HOLE IS ENLARGED ON BOTH WINGS. FITTINGS ARE BEING REPLACED.May 14, 2003 · Helio H295 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR 030521Fitting · crackedUPPER WING ATTACH FITTINGS ON BOTH WINGS ARE CRACKED. THE CRACKS APPEAR ON THE FACE OF THE LEFT FITTING AND THE INSIDE CORNER OF THE RIGHT FITTING, THE FACES OF WHICH GO AGAINST THE SPAR CARRY THRU. FRETTING IS PRESENT BETWEEN THE FITTING AND SPAR ON THE RIGHMay 14, 2003 · Helio H295 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR 030327Points · looseMAGNETO BREAKER ASSEMBLY HAS LOOSE CAM FOLLOWER.Mar 27, 2003 · N61JA · Helio H295 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 030130Fitting · crackedUPPER WING ATTACH FITTING IS CRACKED. THE CRACKS APPEAR ON THE FACE OF THE FITTINGS THAT GO AGAINST THE SPAR CARRY THRU. IN SOME CASES THE CRACKS CAN BE DETECTED INSIDE THE BARREL NUT BORE. WE HAVE BEGUN CHECKING SPARE WINGS IN STORAGE AS WELL AS FLIGHT LINJan 29, 2003 · N61JA · Helio H295 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR 2002FA0000974Axle · brokenRIGHT GEAR AXLE BROKE (MAIN) ON LANDING, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO FUSELAGE GEAR ATTACH AREA.Aug 1, 2002 · N50718 · Helio H295 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 020502Rivet · wrong partDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A NUMBER OF INDUSTRIAL GRADE POP RIVETS WERE USED IN THE COURSE OF AIRFRAME REPAIR INSTEAD OF AIRCRAFT GRADE RIVETS. INDUSTRIAL GRADE RIVETS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH PROPER AIRCRAFT QUALITY RIVETS.May 2, 2002 · Helio H295 · FastenersSDR JUK2001F00001Camshaft · damagedNEW CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS WERE INSTALLED AT ENGINE OVERHAUL. ENGINE DISASSEMBLED AT 781 HOURS TSO DUE TO PROP STRIKE. TWO LOBES AND LIFTERS WERE SPALLED, ONE SEVERELY, THE OTHER TO A LESSER DEGREE. THE TWO LOBES INVOLVED ONLY OPERATE ONE VALVE EACH. THE LOBAug 23, 2001 · N269L · Helio H295 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR JUK2001F00000Bolt · shearedNAS 464623 BOLT WHICH SECURES THE UPPER (PISTON) END OF THE 391-040-401 SHOCK STRUT TO THE MAIN LANDING GEAR LEG, FAILED. THE BOLT SHEARED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SPHERICAL BEARING IN THE SHOCK STRUT. MECHANICS DISASSEMBLING THE LANDING GEAR NOTED THAT THE BOTHAug 23, 2001 · N269L · Helio H295 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 2002FA0000987Axle · brokenRIGHT GEAR AXLE BROKE (MAIN) ON LANDING, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO FUSELAGE GEAR ATTACH AREA.Aug 1, 2001 · N50718 · Helio H295 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 20010523CW006Bearing · crackedTORQUE TUBE BEARING MADE FROM NYLON MATERIAL HARDENS WITH AGE AND DURING OPERATION OF SLAT TORQUE TUBE THE BEARING STARTS TO CRACK AT RIVET HOLES THAT ATTACHES IT TO WING RIB. REPLACED WITH NEW PARTS.Feb 6, 2001 · N5479G · Helio H295 · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR 20010523CW005Bearing · crackedTORQUE TUBE BEARING MADE FROM NYLON MATERIAL HARDENS WITH AGE AND DURING OPERATION OF SLAT TORQUE TUBE. THE BEARING STARTS TO CRACK AT RIVET HOLES THAT ATTACHES IT TO WING RIB. REPLACED WITH NEW PORTS.Feb 6, 2001 · N5479G · Helio H295 · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR 20001229SH012Strut · brokenUPON LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED SOME VIBRATION AND SHORTLY AFTER, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT BROKE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED HALF WAY DOWN THE LEG, A 2.25 INCH SQUARE CONSTRUCTED OF 0.132/4130 STEEL. THE LANDING GEAR IS BEING EVALUATED. (X)Sep 25, 2000 · N993PT · Helio H295 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 99ZZZX4519Valve Seat · separatedTHE EXHAUST VALVE SEAT WAS FOUND TO HAVE COME OUT FOLLOWING THE ENGINE TEST STAND RUN AND PRIOR TO THE INITIAL INSTALLATION RUN ON THE AIRCRAFT. A 'RATTLE' WAS NOTED AS THE ENGINE WAS TURNED THROUGH BY HAND. THE CYLINDER OVERHAUL SHOP HAS BEEN ALERTED AND OTNov 22, 1999 · Helio H295 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA990715049Line · ruptured(CAN) PILOT SMELLED SMOKE ON CLIMB-OUT AND SHUT OFF ALTERNATOR AND ELECTRICS. RETURNED TO DEADMAN'S POND. INVESTIGATION FOUND MAIN OIL LINE FROM ENGINE TO FILTER RUPTURED AT MID-POINT. SUSPECT THAT AT SOME TIME, LINE MAY HAVE BEEN IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE Jun 24, 1999 · Helio H295 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR 97ZZZX4137Tire · failedAIRCRAFT WAS INVOLVED IN NUMEROUS OFF-AIRPORT OPERATIONS. AS AIRCRAFT WAS ON TAKEOFF RUN, UPPER TIRE SIDEWALL AND TUBE WERE PUNCTURED, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY ROCKS. CONDITIONS WERE ROUGH AND PRESUMABLY THE PUNCTURES WERE NOT THE FAULT OF THE TIRE AND TUBE. SUBMAug 23, 1997 · N6465V · Helio H295 · TireSDR 97ZZZX4215Piston Pin · brokenOPERATORS WERE NOTIFIED AIRCRAFT'S ENGINE CONTAINED A PISTON PIN FROM THE BATCH LISTED IN LYC SB 527C. AIRCRAFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND ALL CYLINDERS REMOVED TO VISUALLY INSPECT FOR BATCH NR 17328. CYLINDER NR 5 REVEALED BROKEN PIN. NUMERS WERE NOT CLEAug 15, 1997 · N2FOR · Helio H295 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970904019Cap · cracked(CAN) A.B.S. PLASTIC RUDDER CAP CRACKED CLEAR THROUGH OVER THE HINGE LINE WEAKENING THE STRUCTUAL STRENGTH OF THE LEAD BALLAST SUPPORTING RIB, COULD DEVELOP A SERIOUS FLUTTER CONDITION OF THE RUDDER. REPLACED WITH ORIGINAL STYLE FIBERGLASS CAP.Jan 6, 1997 · Helio H295 · Rudder, Spar/Rib
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