Short Bros SD3-60

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SDR 96ZZZX4875Lip Heater · wire chafedUPON TEAR DOWN OF SHORTS 360 AIRCRAFT FOR CONVERSION TO C-23B+, IT HAS BEEN OBSERVED ON ALL MOD AIRCRAFT THAT WIRING TO THE ENGINE INTAKE LIP HEATER IS CHAFED TO BARE WIRE CONDITION AS IT EXITS THE CONDUIT TO THE HEATER IN THE LOWER ENGINE COWLS. ALSO, WIRINGAug 21, 1996 · Stbros SD360 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR 96ZZZX4713Control Cable · brokenDURING LEVEL OFF PHASE OF FLIGHT, THE ELEVATOR TRIM CONTROL WHEEL BECAME VERY LOOSE, TRIM INOPERABLE. AFTER NORMAL LANDING AT FINAL DESTINATION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE HAD BROKEN. ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED, RIGGED, AND OAug 16, 1996 · N711HJ · Stbros SD360 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR AU961087Oil System · low pressure(AUS) RH ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOSSAug 2, 1996 · Stbros SD360 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 96ZZZX4038Bracket · crackedLEFT CENTER WING REAR SPAR AT STA 71.25, THE INNER FLAP OPERATING ARM LEVER BRACKET WAS FOUND CRACKED. CRACK CAUSED BY CONTACT WITH FLAP OPERATING ARM LEVER DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE BRACKET WHERE THE LEVER ATTACHES. BEARINGS INSIDE OF THE LEVER WERE FOUNJul 18, 1996 · N913SB · Stbros SD360 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR AU961031Relay · faulty(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR RELAY FAULTYJul 17, 1996 · Stbros SD360 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA960724002Cable · frayed(CAN) CABLE FRAYED AT PULLEY LOCATION STA 75.45 FOR LEFT ENGINE POWER CONTROL. CABLE WAS LAST INSPECTED PER SD360-76-08R1, 414 HOURS PREVIOUSLY. COULD NOT ACHIEVE REVERSE THRUST. IN ADDITION A CHANGE WAS NOTED IN N1 SPEEDS AT WHICH AUTOFEATHER AND RTOP ARMING Jul 16, 1996 · Stbros SD360 · Power LeverSDR 96ZZZX4366Control Cable · brokenPILOT RETURNED FOR A LANDING DUE TO ELEVATOR TRIM FAILURE. ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE, P/N SD3-45-6028XA, FOUND BROKEN AND REPLACED PER MM 27-32-00. THIS CABLE IS COVERED IN EXECUTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM WITH A 4,800 FH INSPECTION CONSTRAIN. EXECUTIVE ISSUED BACK Jul 9, 1996 · N384MQ · Stbros SD360 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR SABA9600019Dnlock Switch · malfunctionedTRAINING FLT 9101 - CLT-HKY-CLT - ON APPROACH INTO CLT WHEN THE LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN, THE NOSE GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT (RED) DID NOT EXTINGUISH AND THE NOSE GEAR DOWN LIGHT (GREEN) DID NOT ILLUMINATE. FOLLOWED THE CHECKLIST PROCEDURES, DECLARED AN EMERJul 5, 1996 · N742CC · Stbros SD360 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA960807001Line · cracked coupling(CAN) ON WALKAROUND FLIGHT CREW NOTED HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKING FROM NOSE LANDING GEAR AREA. MAINTENANCE FOUND 2 HYDRAULIC LINES WITH CRACKED COUPLING NUTS.Jul 2, 1996 · Stbros SD360 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA960724001Line · cracked(CAN) ON WALKAROUND, FLIGHT CREW NOTICED HYDRAULIC FLUID DRIPPING FROM NOSE LANDING GEAR AREA. TWO HYDRAULIC LINES FOUND WITH CRACKED COUPLING NUTS.Jul 2, 1996 · Stbros SD360 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR SABA9600018Indication · malfunctionedFLT 5194 - CLT-AGS - ON APPROACH INTO AGS, WHEN THE LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN THE NOSE GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT DID NOT EXTINGUISH AND THE GREEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATED. FOLLOWED CHECKLIST PROCEDURES AND DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, DID A FLY-BY OF THE TOWER FORJul 1, 1996 · N742CC · Stbros SD360 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR AU960866Window · separated(AUS) PASSENGER OUTER WINDOW AT SEAT POSITION 7A SEPARATED DURING FLIGHT - INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE WINDOW PANE AND THE RUBBER SEAL WERE MISSING - THIS WINDOW HAD BEEN REPLACED ON 04 JUNE 1996- LOSS ATTRIBUTED TO REUSE OF ORIGINAL SEAL DURING WINDOW REPLACEMJun 21, 1996 · Stbros SD360 · Passenger Compartment WindowsSDR 96ZZZM1285Fire Loop · damagedDURING FLIGHT, RIGHT ENGINE FIRE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ENGINE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE USED. DURING LANDING, RIGHT MAIN TIRE BURST. PERFORMED RIGHT ENGINE INSPECTION WITH NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE. RIGHT FORWARD FIRE LOOP REPLACED WITH SATISFACTORY RESULTS AFTERJun 12, 1996 · N380MQ · Stbros SD360 · Fire DetectionSDR AU960794Trim System · stuck(AUS) ELEVATOR TRIM SYSTEM JAMMED - INVESTIGATION FOUND THE METAL PORTION OF A SMALL GLOBE IN THE CONSOLE WHICH MAY HAVE BEENCAUGHT IN THE CHAIN CAUSING THE PROBLEM BUT COULD FIND NO OTHER FAULTS WITH THE SYSTEM WHICH THEN OPERATED NORMALLYJun 4, 1996 · Stbros SD360 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 96ZZZM1063Microswitch · out of adjustAT CVG, CAPTAIN REPORTED THAT THE LEFT GENERATOR WOULD NOT COME ON LINE. AT THE REQUEST OF MAINTENANCE, ANOTHER ATTEMPT WAS MADE, AT THIS TIME THE GENERATOR CAME ON LINE AND REMAINED ON LINE. PILOT ALSO REPORTED THAT THIS HAD BEEN A PRIOR PROBLEM. AIRCRAFT Jun 4, 1996 · N151CA · Stbros SD360 · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 96ZZZX3039Control Cable · brokenMIA/MCO - FLT 427A - PILOT REPORT: CLIMBING OUT OF MIA APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET AFTER DEPARTING RUNWAY, LOST ELEVATOR TRIM. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, RETURNED TO MIA AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE: REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE.Jun 2, 1996 · N826BE · Stbros SD360 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR EY2R9600822Bearing · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON BEARING.Jun 1, 1996 · Stbros SD360 · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX3241Support Tube · corrodedDURING A MAJOR MODIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT, FOUND CORROSION INSIDE LEFT LOWER OUTBOARD ENGINE SUPPORT TUBE WHERE TUBE JOINS FOOT MOUNT. CORROSION IS PITTED AREA ONE INCH BY ONE INCH. CORROSION MAY BE FROM WATER.May 31, 1996 · N631KC · Stbros SD360 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 96ZZZX3035Gland Nut · crackedFSD/OMA - FLT 252 - UPON LANDING IN OMA AS THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN, THE PILOT FELT THE RT MAIN GEAR START TO SINK MORE THAN NORMAL, PILOT ELECTED TO MAKE A GO-AROUND. CONTROL TOWER ADVISED THE RT GEAR DID NOT APPEAR TO BE ALL THE WAY DOWN. PILOT USED THE EMay 21, 1996 · N124CA · Stbros SD360 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 96ZZZM1284Switch · failedRIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR HAD FAULTY DOWN AND LOCK INDICATION. AFTER RECYCLING GEARS MANY TIMES, CAPTAIN DECLARES EMERGENCY AND LANDED WITH NO INCIDENTS. ADJUSTED RIGHT DOWNLOCK MAIN GEAR MICROSWITCH AS PER MM 32-60-00. SEVERAL RETRACTION CHECKS PERFORMED ANDMay 19, 1996 · N385MQ · Stbros SD360 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 96ZZZM981Strip · burned outFLT 173 - EYW-MIA - EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT AT ROW 11 BURNED OUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY STRIP LIGHT AT ROW 11. OPS CHECK REMOVAL IAW MM CHAPTER 33-22-20.May 16, 1996 · N828BE · Stbros SD360 · Emergency LightingSDR 96ZZZM982Bracket · looseON A PREFLIGHT CREW, FOUND RIGHT INBOARD FLAP SPLIT AND DOES NOT FULLY RETRACT. DOESN'T TRAVEL CORRECTLY. TROUBLE SHOT, FOUND RIGHT INBOARD FLAP CONTROL BRACKET (UPPER) IN CENTER WING SECTION LOOSE. REMOVED BRACKET, INSPECTED FOUND OK. REINSTALLED BRACKET AMay 10, 1996 · N828BE · Stbros SD360 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR AU960592Screw · loose(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR ABUTTMENT PLATE OUT OF ADJUSTMENTMay 7, 1996 · Stbros SD360 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 96ZZZM1245Indicator Light · malfunctionedFLT NR 436 - MCO-MIA - RIGHT LANDING GEAR GREEN DOWN LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT WITH GEAR DOWN, FILAMENT TEST OK. AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR SYSTEM WAS DEFERRED WITH GEAR PINS SAFETIED IN PLACE. PERFORMED GEAR SWING IAW SD3 MM CHAPTER 32, OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)Apr 30, 1996 · N831BE · Stbros SD360 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 96ZZZM814Receptacle · failedFLT NR 173 - EYW-MIA - MAIN GEAR INDICATOR LIGHT INOP. AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR SYSTEM WAS DEFERRED WITH GEAR PINS INSTALLED. REMOVED AND REPLACED INDICATOR RECEPTACLE. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Apr 24, 1996 · N831BE · Stbros SD360 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 96ZZZM847Switch · out of adjustFLT 406 - MCO-MIA - RIGHT MAIN WOULD NOT INDICATE GREEN, DOWN AND LOCKED GEAR EMERGENCY EXTENDED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE LANDING GEAR EXTERNAL RETRACTION SYSTEM WAS DEFERRED WITH GEAR PINS LOCK WIRED IN PLACE. SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOT, RIGHT DOWN Apr 12, 1996 · N826BE · Stbros SD360 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR EY2R9600549Bearing · corrodedBEARING CORRODED.Apr 1, 1996 · Stbros SD360 · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZM699Engine · malfunctionedFLT NR 396 - MCO/MIA - AFTER TAKEOFF, APPROXIMATELY 4000 FEET RIGHT ENGINE PRODUCED BANGING NOISE AND TORQUE FLUCTUATIONS. PERFORMED PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN OF RIGHT ENGINE AND RETURNED TO MCO. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTED THE RIGHT ENGINE INMar 30, 1996 · N828BE · Stbros SD360 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AU960429Bearing · seized(AUS) LH ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND FEATHERED FOR TRAINING PURPOSES - THE FEATHERED ENGINE CONTINUED TO ROTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 100RPM - INVESTIGATION FOUND THE MAIN OIL FILTER HEAVILY CONTAMINATED WITH METAL - CAUSED BY PLANET GEAR (PNO 3108207-01) BEARING AND Mar 26, 1996 · Stbros SD360 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR SABA9600010Flex Cable · seizedFLT NR 5153 -THE FLIGHT WAS CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF AND HAD JUST TAKEN THE RUNWAY WHEN THE POWER LEVERS WERE ADVANCED AND THE RIGHT POWER LEVER COULD NOT BE ADVANCED PAST ONE-THIRD OF THE WAY. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MX PERMar 24, 1996 · N748CC · Stbros SD360 · Power LeverSDR CA960513004Fuel Contrl Unit · failed(CAN)OVER THE PAST SEVERAL DAYS, THE ENGINE HAD EXPERIENCED REPEATED SURGES. AFTER A LENGTHY TROUBLESHOOTING, THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED BY CHANGING THE FCU. THIS PARTICULAR UNIT HAD BEEN INSTALLED ONLY THRE E DAYS PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF THE SURGING.Mar 24, 1996 · Stbros SD360 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR SABA9600012Fuel Filter Ind · illuminatedCLT/PGV - FLT 5248 - FLIGHT WAS APPROXIMATELY 46 MILES OUT OF CLT WHEN THE LEFT FUEL FILTER CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED DIMLY. THE CAPTAIN CALLED MAINTENANCE CONTROL WITH THE PROBLEM AND HE WAS TOLD TO RETURN TO CLT. UPON THE AIRCRAFT'S RETURN TO CLT, MAINTENAMar 22, 1996 · N729PC · Stbros SD360 · Engine Fuel Indicating SystemSDR SABA9600014Cable · brokenFLT 5097 - PGV-CLT - ON DEPARTURE, THE FLAPS WERE RETRACTED AND THE LT SIDE FAILED TO RETRACT CORRECTLY. THE CAPT DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN ISO. THE ASYMMETRIC FLAP CHECKLIST WAS FOLLOWED AND THE A/C MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. A MECH AND IMar 15, 1996 · N153CC · Stbros SD360 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR SABA960006Selector · malfunctionedFLT NR 5058 - PGV-CLT - ON APPROACH TO CLT WHEN THE CREW SELECTED GEAR DOWN THE NOSE GEAR FAILED TO INDICATE DOWN AND LOCKED. THE CAPTAIN DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND PERFORMED A FLYBY THE GEAR WAS IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT MADE A SAFE LANDING IN CLT. Mar 8, 1996 · N742CC · Stbros SD360 · Landing Gear SelectorSDR 96ZZZX1642Blade · sheath crackedAT SCHEDULED B-CHECK, INSPECTOR FOUND RIGHT PROPELLER PITTED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED A CRACK IN THE FIBERGLASS SHEATH ON THE BACK FACE OF THE BLADE ROOT, APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES FROM CUFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT PROPELLER ASSY AND ROUTED TO HARTZEMar 2, 1996 · N831BE · Stbros SD360 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA960311007Blades · failed(CAN) ON TAKEOFF ROLL AT 2000 LBS TORQUE, A LARGE POPPING SOUND CAME FROM THE #2 ENGINE, FOLLOWED BY VIBRATION. TAKEOFF ABORTED AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON TAXI IN. INSPECTION FOUND DAMAGE TO #1 AND #2 POWER TURBINE DISCS AND IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE EXHAUST PENUM PLEFeb 20, 1996 · Stbros SD360 · Turbine SectionSDR SABA960003Compressor · seizedCLT/OAJ - FLT 5006 - ON 2-13-96, HAD ROTATED AND JUST SELECTED GEAR UP WHEN NR 1 ENGINE PRODUCED 'LOUD BOOM' AND SHUT ITSELF DOWN. CAPTAIN DECLARED EMERGENCY, PERFORMED EMERG CHECKLIST ITEMS, AND RETURNED TO FIELD FOR UNEVENTFUL LANDING. AFTER PASSENGERS DEPLFeb 13, 1996 · N742CC · Stbros SD360 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 96ZZZM698Drag Brace · malfunctionedLEFT MAIN GEAR INDICATES UPLOCK, EMERGENCY LANDING ACCOMPLISHED. REMOVED AND REPLACED DRAG BRACE.Feb 5, 1996 · N360MQ · Stbros SD360 · Main Landing GearSDR 96ZZZM611Fuel Tank · damagedAIRCRAFT ARRIVED WITH A HOLE IN THE FUSELAGE ON TOP OF FUEL TANK WITH LEAK COMING OUT OF LEFT UPPER FUSELAGE. PERFORMED REPAIR AND SEALED AREA PER STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL 530000.Jan 29, 1996 · N362MQ · Stbros SD360 · Fuel StorageSDR 96ZZZX655Comp Blade · failedMIA/MIA - FLT 104 (TRAINING) PILOT REPORT: ON SIMULATED MISSED APPROACH (TRANING), HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM LEFT ENGINE. ENGINE SHUT DOWN BY ITSELF, AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE: LEFT ENGINE CHANGE IN PROGRESS FOR EVALUATION BY MANUFACTURER.Dec 12, 1995 · N826BE · Stbros SD360 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 96ZZZX133Engine · failedMIA/MIA - FLT 204 (TRAINING) - PILOT REPORT: ON SIMULATED MISSED APPROACH (TRAINING) HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM LEFT ENGINE. ENGINE SHUT DOWN BY ITSELF, AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE: LEFT ENGINE CHANGE IN PROGRESS FOR EVALUATION BY MANUFACTUREDec 12, 1995 · N826BE · Stbros SD360 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 96ZZZM607Switch · intermittentLANDING GEAR CYCLED TWICE BEFORE RIGHT MAIN WOULD INDICATE DOWN AND LOCKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED DOWN LOCK SWITCH.Dec 1, 1995 · N360MQ · Stbros SD360 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 96ZZZM18Cable Assy · brokenFLT NR 3809 - SAIPAN TO ROTA - WHILE ON SHORT FINAL TO RUNWAY 9 AT ROTA, THE ELEVATOR TRIM WHEEL WOULD NOT TRIM THE ELEVATOR PROPERLY. THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED SAFELY. MAINTENANCE WAS CALLED IN FROM SAIPAN. OPEN AIRCRAFT FOR INSPECTION, AT FR315 TAILPLANE. Nov 28, 1995 · N711PM · Stbros SD360 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX2264Engine · malfunctionedFLT 5097 - FLIGHT WAS DESCENDING THROUGH 5,000 FEET FOR LANDING IN RWI WHEN THE RT ENGINE SHUT ITSELF DOWN. CAPTAIN DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING IN RWI. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL DISPATCHED. THE RT ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVED TO CHECK FOR METNov 24, 1995 · N722PC · Stbros SD360 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 96ZZZM33Engine · failedFLT NR 5097 - DESCENDING THROUGH 5,000 FEET FOR LANDING IN RWI WHEN THE RIGHT ENGINE SHUT ITSELF DOWN. THE CAPTAIN DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING RWI. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WERE DISPATCHED TO RWI TO INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM. THE RIGHT ENov 24, 1995 · N722PC · Stbros SD360 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 96ZZZX3976Sync Actuator · failedPROPELLER SYNCHRONIZATION INOPERABLE. PROPELLER SYNCHRONIZATION ACTUATOR NOT RETURNING THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR INPUT DRIVE TO THE CENTER WHEN PROPELLER SYNC WAS SWITCHED OFF.Nov 20, 1995 · N711PK · Stbros SD360 · Propeller Synchronizer SectionSDR 96ZZZM606Retaining Pin · wornNO DOWNLOCK INDICATION IN LEFT MAIN GEAR ON LANDING. REPAIRED, LEFT AND RIGHT SHEAR DECK. INSTALLED BUSHINGS IAW SHORTS REPAIR MANUAL. REPLACED RETAINING PIN.Nov 15, 1995 · N360MQ · Stbros SD360 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZM628Compressor Case · corrodedDURING DECONFORMITY INSPECTION, FOUND SEVERE COMPRESSOR INLET CASE FLANGE CORROSION AND EXFOLIATION. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT ENGINE AS PER MM CHAPTER 7200.Nov 14, 1995 · N374MQ · Stbros SD360 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 96ZZZM627Power Cable · brokenCAPTAIN SHUT OFF RIGHT ENGINE DURING TAXI DUE TO RIGHT ENGINE POWER CABLE BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE POWER CABLE AS PER MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHAPTER 76-10. RUN UP PERFORMED WITH SATISFACTORY RESULTS AS PER MM CHAPTER 7200.Oct 22, 1995 · N377MQ · Stbros SD360 · Power LeverSDR 96ZZZM625Actuator · damagedCREW REPORTED 'UNLOCK' INDICATION ON LEFT MAIN GEAR. GEARS WERE RECYCLED BUT PROBLEM PERSISTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR AS PER COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHAPTER 3230. RETRACTION CHECK PERFORMED WITH SATISFACTORY RESULTS AS PER MAIOct 16, 1995 · N380MQ · Stbros SD360 · Landing Gear Actuator
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