Rockwell International 114

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '114'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR 2025FA0000758Spar · crackedCRACK EMANATING FROM UPPER LEFT CORNER OF THE RUDDER SPAR AND DOWN BEHIND THE HINGE CONNECTION PLATE FOR APPROXIMATELY 3.5" AND THEN TURNS INBOARD FOR A DISTANCE OF 1/2 THE WIDTH OF THE SPAR. THE CRACK WAS FOUND DURING THE REMOVAL OF THE RUDDER TO CHANGE THE BNov 14, 2025 · N4981W · Gulstm 114 · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR 2025FA0000234Tire · damagedRETREAD TIRES - SHRINKING AND SEPARATION OF TIRE CAP BETWEEN TREAD CHANNELS. ALSO, CRACKING AT RETREAD CAP MATING AREA ON SIDEWALL. MANUFACTURER P/N'S AS FOLLOWS: 500-5 6 PLY RT AND 700-6 6 PLY RTApr 4, 2025 · N4887W · Gulstm 114 · TireSDR 2024FA0000657Actuator · overpressuredREAR ATTACH BOLT FAILURE ON NOSE GEAR RETRACT SERVO. WE SERVICE 3 COMMANDER 114'S AND ALL THREE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. ONE FAILED COMPLETELY CAUSING THE NOSE GEAR TO EXTEND ABOVE EXTENSION SPEED, THE OTHER TWO WERE FOUND TO BE BENT AT ANNUAL INSPECTION.Aug 27, 2024 · N4892W · Gulstm 114 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 2023FA0000666Tire · failedAIRCRAFT PURCHASED IN JUNE, 2020 & IN HANGAR FOR REPAIRS & REWORK TO RETURN AIRCRAFT TO AIRWORTHY CONDITION. TIRES RECAPPED OR RETREAD, CONCERN IS THAT TIRES ARE CRACKING BETWEEN THE TREAD - IN WHAT WOULD BE THE WATER CHANNEL OF THE TIRES. ALSO, IT HAS BEENSep 15, 2023 · N4887W · Gulstm 114 · Tire TubeSDR 2023FA0000464Tire · damagedAIRCRAFT PURCHASED IN JUNE, 2020 AND PLACED IN HANGAR FOR REPAIRS AND REWORK TO RETURN AIRCRAFT TO AIRWORTHY CONDITION. LAST TIME AIRCRAFT HAS FLOWN WAS IN JUNE 2020. AIRCRAFT HAS NOT BEEN MOVED FROM HANGAR SINCE PURCHASED. TIRES PURCHASED IN OCTOBER, 2020 Aug 15, 2023 · N4887W · Gulstm 114 · TireSDR 2017FA0000656Drag Brace · brokenTHE NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG BRACE FAILED AND IS DETERMINED TO BE THE PRIMARILY CAUSE OF THE FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION AND THE FALSE INDICATION TO THE PILOT. PILOT STATED WHEN HE LOWERED THE LANDING GEAR TO LAND HE INITIALLY RECEIVED TWO Nov 18, 2017 · N4761W · Gulstm 114 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2013FA0000460Seat Track · wornDURING LANDING, SEAT SUDDENLY SLID TO ITS FULL AFT POSITION, WAS NOT ABLE TO REACH CONTROLS. LT WING TIP DAMAGED ON THE UNDERSIDE FROM SCRAPING RUNWAY.May 21, 2013 · N5832N · Gulstm 114 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR 2011FA0000156Spar · crackedDURING THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF SL-114-17 A SMALL HAIRLINE CRACK WAS DISCOVERED. THE CRACK IS APPROX. 2.35" IN LENGTH, ON THE RT ELEVATOR SPAR, BELOW THE OUTBOARD ELEVATOR HINGE ATTACH POINT. THE AREA OF CONCERN IS LOCATED ON THE RH ELEVATOR 69.35 FROM C/L & FS 2Mar 4, 2011 · N4732W · Gulstm 114 · Elevator, Spar/RibSDR 2008FA0000743Spar · crackedSPAR IS CRACKED AND BROKEN OUT AT UPPER HINGE ATTACH POINT. THIS SPAR WAS REPLACED WITH NEW 1-1-99 FOR SAME CONDITION. THIS CONDITION WAS FOUND BY CLOSE EXAMINATION OF AREA DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF INFORMATION OF SAME FAILED CONDITION OSep 29, 2008 · N4945W · Gulstm 114 · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR 2006FA0000092Riser · crackedTURBO SYSTEM INSTALLED IAW STL, BOTH LT AND RT EXHAUST RISERS HAD MANY CRACKS AND DEEMED UNSERVICEABLE. 207.8 HRS SINCE NEW, REPLACED UNITS FAILED IN 140.0 MORE. (K)Jan 13, 2006 · N4775W · Gulstm 114 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR QC42002F00001Housing · crackedTHE BENDIX DRIVE HOUSING CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND THE FORWARD BEARING SECTION FELL OFF THE AIRCRAFT. IAW LOG BOOKS, THIS STARTER HAS BEEN OVERHAULED TWICE WITHIN 240 HOURS OF OPERATION. THE LOGS DO NOT STATE THE REASON FOR THE OVERHAULS.Nov 26, 2002 · N526AW · Gulstm 114 · Engine CrankingSDR YBU2002F00000Brace · crackedPILOT REPORTED NORMAL LANDING. THEN LOST CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT. AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST OFF THE LT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, LT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. LT MAIN GEAR, UPPER DRAG BRACE SPLIT IN TWO. SUSPECTED METAL FAILURE, DUE TO IMPURTIES AND FATIGUE.Nov 22, 2002 · N5832N · Gulstm 114 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AUS20021238Bolt · broken(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR REAR MAIN ATTACHMENT BOLT BROKEN INAREA OF SHAFT.Oct 24, 2002 · Gulstm 114 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR AUS20011280Control Cable · misinstalled(AUS) LT RUDDER CONTROL CABLE INCORRECTLY ROUTED UNDER SUPPORT BRACKET. CABLE RUBBING ON PULLEY SUPPORT BRACKET. ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE ALSO INCORRECTLY ROUTED AND FOULING ON STRUCTURE. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Nov 29, 2001 · Gulstm 114 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 20000918SH023Seat · brokenSEAT FRAME TUBE FAILED AT LOCATIONS RESULTING IN SEAT BACK GOING TO A FULL RECLINE POSITION. SEAT FRAME HAD BEEN MODIFIED PER SB 114-21A, REF AD 85-03-04R2. (X)Sep 1, 2000 · N5879N · Gulstm 114 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR AU000555Bolt · separated(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR RETRACTION RAM TO NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT SEPARATED DUE TO BOLT, NUT, WASHER AND SPLIT PIN SECURING THE TWO ITEMS COMING LOOSE.Feb 29, 2000 · Gulstm 114 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU000179Bolt · broken(AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT TRUNNION PIN RETAINING BOLT CRACKED. TRUNNION PIN ALSO WORN.Feb 10, 2000 · Gulstm 114 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 99ZZZX975Spar · crackedRUDDER SPAR CRACK AT UPPER HINGE FITTING (PN 44254-501) WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION.Dec 16, 1998 · N4945W · Gulstm 114 · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR AU980624Bolt · broken(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR UPPER ATTACHMENT BOLT SHEARED.May 22, 1998 · Gulstm 114 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 98ZZZX485Spar · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND RUDDER SPAR CRACKED ON EDGE OF ALUMINUM SPACERS MOUNTED UNDER TOP RUDDER HINGE. CRACK SEEMS TO ORIGINATE FROM EDGE OF ALUMINUM SPACERS POSSIBLY FROM FLEXING IN THIS AREA. THIS IS A VERY HARD AREA TO SEE WELL DURING NORMAL INSPEJan 8, 1998 · N114HP · Gulstm 114 · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR AU970314Mount · broken(AUS) ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY TUBE CRACKED AT LH NLG TRUNNION - TRUNNION PIN DEFORMED - AIRCRAFT USED FOR PILOT TRAININGMar 24, 1997 · Gulstm 114 · Engine Mount SectionSDR AU961130Bolt · corroded(AUS) ELEVATOR HINGE BOLT CORRODED - FOUND DURING ELEVATOR BEARING CHANGE WHEN ELEVATORS REMOVEDJul 29, 1996 · Gulstm 114 · Elevator StructureSDR AU961014Relay · mis wired(AUS) OVERVOLTAGE RELAY INCORRECTLY WIRED - 'BATTERY' AND 'LOAD' LEADS TRANSPOSED CAUSING OVERVOLTAGE RELAY TO MALFUNCTION - LOSS OF BATTERY VOLTAGE - LOGBOOK FAILED TO REVEAL ANY WORK CARRIED OUT IN THIS AREA - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERRORJun 27, 1996 · Gulstm 114 · DC RegulatorSDR 96ZZZX1519Spar · crackedAIRCRAFT CAME IN FOR AN ANNUAL. AFTER SEEING JANUARY, 1996 ALERTS, DECIDED TO CHECK THIS AREA AND FOUND A 2.50 INCH CRACK ON LT SIDE OF RUDDER FITTING ATTACH HOLES.Feb 16, 1996 · N4895W · Gulstm 114 · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR EY2R9600296Steel Ball · corrodedSTEEL BALL CORRODED.Jan 1, 1996 · Gulstm 114 · Propeller AssemblySDR 95ZZZX6428Spar · crackedRUDDER SPAR CRACKED UNDER UPPER HINGE AND PROTRUDED PAST HINGE. CRACK RAN ALONG THE SIDE OF SHIM, PN 40113-3. SL-114-17 ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM.Nov 1, 1995 · N5804N · Gulstm 114 · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR 95ZZZX2740Bolt · misinstalledDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, TRIM TAB ACTUATOR-TO-ROD BOLT WAS FOUND INSTALLED BACKWARDS CAUSING END OF THE BOLT TO SHEAR OFF. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL, ELEVATOR FLUTTER, AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ELEVATOR. THIS IS AN EXREMELY HARD BOLT TO GET IN PROMay 1, 1995 · N114KS · Gulstm 114 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR 95ZZZX905Drag Brace · failedON TAKEOFF FROM LUK, PILOT HEARD A LOUD CRACK AT GEAR RETRACTION. NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. PILOT CYCLED GEAR DOWN AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. JACKED AIRCRAFT AND FOUND UPPER DRAG BRACE CRACKED. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT.Feb 11, 1995 · N4998W · Gulstm 114 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 95ZZZX600Spar · crackedUPON REPLACEMENT OF OUTBOARD HINGE ATTACHMENT OF RT ELEVATOR, CRACKS WERE FOUND IN SPAR. INSPECTION OF LT ELEVATOR REVEALED SAME CRACKS ONLY WORSE. CRACKS ARE FOUND BY BOLT HOLES FOR OUTBOARD HINGE ATTACHMENTS. CRACKS CAN BE SEEN THROUGH HOLES IN OUTBOARD RJan 11, 1995 · N5877N · Gulstm 114 · Elevator, Spar/RibSDR 95ZZZX599Spar · crackedUPON REPLACEMENT OF OUTBOARD HINGE ATTACHMENT OF RT ELEVATOR, CRACKS WERE FOUND IN SPAR. INSPECTION OF LT ELEVATOR REVEALED SAME CRACKS ONLY WORSE. CRACKS ARE FOUND BY BOLT HOLES FOR OUTBOARD HINGE ATTACHMENTS. CRACKS CAN BE SEEN THROUGH HOLES IN OUTBOARD RJan 11, 1995 · N5877N · Gulstm 114 · Elevator, Spar/Rib
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