Socata Group Aerospatiale TB9

Service difficulty reports · 37

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SDR 2008FA0000544Alternator · failedALTERNATOR WILL FAIL ABOVE 2500 RPM, LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VOLTMETER INDICATES BATTERY VOLTAGE. OPS CHECK DURING GROUND RUNS ARE NORMAL MAX RPM DURING GROUND RUN 2400 RPM. ALTERNATOR APPEARS TO BE RPM SENSITIVE. POSSIBLE CAUSE: BRUSHES NOT RIDINGJul 30, 2008 · Socata TB9 · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2006FA0001188Rivet · looseDURING THE PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOR A LOCAL TRAINING FLIGHT, THE BLIND RIVETS LOCATED HALFWAY UP VERTICAL FIN WERE FOUND TO BE MAKING ALUMINUM OXIDE (DIRT TRAILS) ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VERTICAL FIN. THIS CONDITION IS INDICATIVE OF A POTENTIALLY LOOSE RIVET ORDec 2, 2006 · N557J · Socata TB9 · Vertical StabilizerSDR CA020917005Rod End · broken(CAN) ON A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION THE RT AILERON SWIVEL ROD END WAS FOUND STIFF. ON FURTHER INSPECTION THE BEARING RACE WAS FOUND BROKEN AND SOME OF THE BALL BEARINGS WERE MISSING.Sep 11, 2002 · Socata TB9 · Aileron Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX2651Mount · corrodedNOSE GEAR MOUNT TUBE RUSTED FROM INSIDE OUT. SUBMITTER STATED RUSTED AREA 2ND ONE FOUND IN FLEET.May 14, 1997 · N142ER · Socata TB9 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 97ZZZX2792Mount · corrodedNOSE GEAR MOUNT CORRODED COMPLETELY THROUGH FROM INSIDE OUT. SMALL CRACK IN PAINT FOUND DURING INSPECTION. TUBE BROKE OFF DURING REMOVAL. CRACKED AREA.May 7, 1997 · N144ER · Socata TB9 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 97ZZZX1224Crankshaft · crackedTHIS AIRCRAFT IS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR FLIGHT TRAINING. ON PRE-FLIGHT, STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR FOUND OIL ON THE COWLING. UPON INSPECTION, TWO CRACKS WERE FOUND ON THE CRANKSHAFT COVERGING AT THE RADIUS OF THE CRANKSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT FLANGE. THIS ENGINE AND Mar 18, 1997 · N508PC · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU970165Torque Link · broken(AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR LOWER TORQUE LINK BROKEN AT INBOARD ATTACHMENT LUG - OUTBOARD LUG CONTAINS A HAIR LINE CRACK - RH MLG TORQUE LINK CONTAINS SOME PITTING IN THE ATTACHMENT LUG HOLESFeb 20, 1997 · Socata TB9 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR AU970107Torque Link · broken(AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR LOWER TORQUE LINK FAILED AT LOWER ATTACHMENT HOLESFeb 18, 1997 · Socata TB9 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 96ZZZX6003Scissors · failedTHE LOWER SCISSORS ON THE LEFT MAIN GEAR CRACKED UPON TOUCH-DOWN, AND THE WHEEL TURNED CAUSING THE A/C TO SLIDE TO A STOP. INSPECTION REVEALED THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF THE LOWER SCISSORS WHERE IT ATTACHED TO THE STRUT HAD BEEN CRACKED FOR SOME TIME. THE ATTACHMENNov 12, 1996 · N3040X · Socata TB9 · Main Landing GearSDR 96ZZZX5110Support · crackedDURING ROUTINE 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND BOTH RT AND LT YOKE SUPPORTS CRACKED IN RADIUS OF BEND WHICH FORMS AFT FLANGE OF SUPPORT. THE CRACKS WERE QUITE SEVERE, ONE SIDE BEING COMPLETELY SEVERED, AND THE OTHER SIDE BEING VERY CLOSE TO SEVERED. THE CRACKS ARSep 19, 1996 · N28199 · Socata TB9 · Control Column SectionSDR 96ZZZX5109Support · crackedDURING ROUTINE 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND BOTH RT AND LT YOKE SUPPORTS CRACKED IN RADIUS OF BEND WHICH FORMS AFT FLANGE OF SUPPORT. THE CRACKS WERE QUITE SEVERE, ONE SIDE BEING COMPLETELY SEVERED, AND THE OTHER SIDE BEING VERY CLOSE TO SEVERED. THE CRACKS ARSep 19, 1996 · N28199 · Socata TB9 · Control Column SectionSDR 96ZZZX5133Support · crackedDURING ROUTINE 100-HOUR ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND BOTH RT AND LT YOKE SUPPORTS CRACKED IN RADIUS OF BEND WHICH FROMS AFT FLANGE OF SUPPORT. THE CRACKS WERE QUITE SEVERE, ONE BEING COMPLETELY SEVERED, AND THE OTHER SIDE BEING VERY CLOSE TO SEVERED. THE CRACKS Jul 19, 1996 · N55372 · Socata TB9 · Control Column SectionSDR 96ZZZX5132Support · crackedDURING ROUTINE 100-HOUR ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND BOTH RT AND LT YOKE SUPPORTS CRACKED IN RADIUS OF BEND WHICH FORMS AFT FLANGE OF SUPPORT. THE CRACKS WERE QUITE SEVERE, ONE BEING COMPLETELY SEVERED, AND THE OTHER SIDE BEING VERY CLOSE TO SEVERED. THE CRACKS Jul 19, 1996 · N55372 · Socata TB9 · Control Column SectionSDR 96ZZZX5108Support · crackedDURING ROUTINE 100-HOUR ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND BOTH RT AND LT YOKE SUPPORTS CRACKED IN RADIUS OF BEND WHICH FORMS AFT FLANGE OF SUPPORT. THE CRACKS WERE QUITE SEVERE, ONE SIDE BEING COMPLETELY SEVERED, AND THE OTHER SIDE BEING VERY CLOSE TO SEVERED. THE CRJul 19, 1996 · N28216 · Socata TB9 · Control Column SectionSDR 96ZZZX5107Support · crackedDURING ROUTINE 100-HOUR ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND BOTH RT AND LT YOKE SUPPORTS CRACKED IN RADIUS OF BEND WHICH FORMS AFT FLANGE OF SUPPORT. THE CRACKS WERE QUITE SEVERE, ONE SIDE BEING COMPLETELY SEVERED, AND THE OTHER SIDE BEING VERY CLOSE TO SEVERED. THE CRJul 19, 1996 · N28216 · Socata TB9 · Control Column SectionSDR 96ZZZX1557Tube · deterioratedCARBURETOR HEAT TUBE ERODING DUE TO SUPER HEATED AIR FROM MUFFLER SHROUD. TUBE WIRE SUPPORT AND DEBRIS FROM TUBE COULD BE INJECTED DIRECTLY INTO CARB AND ENGINE. DIFFICULT TO INSPECT DUE TO FIRE SLEEVE WRAPPED AROUND TUBE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS DIFFERENT TYPE Feb 21, 1996 · Socata TB9 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 96ZZZX819Baffle · crackedBAFFLE OIL COOLER IS CRACKING AROUND OIL COOLER MOUNT POINT. SUBMITTER STATED BAFFLE NEEDS TO BE MADE FROM THICKER MATERIAL. THIS PROBLEM IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. (SEE PREVIOUS M OR D REPORTS).Jan 15, 1996 · N144ER · Socata TB9 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 95ZZZX6388Support Baffle · brokenDURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE (100-HOUR INSPECTION), THE OIL COOLER SUPPORT BAFFLE WAS FOUND BROKEN AT 2 OF THE 4 MOUNT POINTS AND SEVERELY CRACKED ON THE OTHER 2 MOUNTS. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OIL LOSS AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. INSTALLED NEW OIL COOLEOct 31, 1995 · N175ER · Socata TB9 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 95ZZZX6567Baffle Assy · brokenDURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE OIL COOLER WAS FOUND SUPPORTED BY ONLY TWO BOLTS. THE OIL COOLER MOUNTING BAFFLE WAS COMPLETELY BROKEN AT TWO OF THE MOUNT HOLES AND THE OTHER TWO WERE SEVERELY CRACKED. THIS COULD CAUSE OIL COOLER TANK LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLE Oct 30, 1995 · N140ER · Socata TB9 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 95ZZZX6398Support Baffle · crackedDURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE OIL COOLER MOUNT BAFFLE ASSY WAS FOUND SEVERELY CRACKED WITH PIECES MISSING. IF THE OIL COOLER BECOMES COMPLETELY DETACHED, IT COULD VIBRATE AGAINST THE ENGINE MOUNT AND CAUSE THE OIL COOLER TO RUPTURE. THIS ENTIRE BAFFLE ASOct 27, 1995 · N114ER · Socata TB9 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 95ZZZX4185Motor · burnedINSPECTION OF MOTOR REVEALED INTERNAL WINDINGS FAILED DUE TO OVERHEATING OF MOTOR UNDER NORMAL FLYING CONDITIONS.Jul 28, 1995 · N507PC · Socata TB9 · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR 95ZZZX4268Guide · brokenDURING CYLINDER REPAIR, A HALF-MOON SHAPED SECTION OF THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE THAT MEASURED APPROXIMATELY .3125 INCH X .25 INCH WAS FOUND MISSING FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF THE GUIDE.Jun 27, 1995 · N245ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX4267Guide · brokenDURING CYLINDER REPAIR, A RECTANGULAR SECTION OF THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE THAT MEASURED APPROXIMATELY .3125 INCH X .25 INCH WAS FOUND MISSING FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF THE GUIDE.Jun 27, 1995 · N177ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX4266Guide · crackedDURING CYLINDER REPAIR, THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED AT BOTH THE TOP AND BOTTOM PORTIONS OF THE GUIDE. THE CRACKS WERE NOT CONNECTED.Jun 27, 1995 · N138ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX4264Rocker Arm · obstructedWHILE CLEANING THE ROCKER ARM, SOLVENT FLOW THROUGH THE OIL PASSAGE WAS FOUND TO BE RESTRICTED. INSPECTION REVEALED A BROKEN DRILL BIT TIP TO BE THE OBSTRUCTION IN THE OIL PASSAGEWAY. WHEN THE DRILL BIT TIP WAS REMOVED, NORMAL FLUID FLOW WAS OBSERVED.Jun 27, 1995 · N137ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX1801Guide · part missingDURING CYLINDER OVERHAUL, EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE FOUND MISSING APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF OF THE LOWER PORTION OF THE GUIDE. THE WHOLE UPPER PORTION OF THE GUIDE THAT NORMALLY PROTRUDES INTO THE ROCKER BOX AREA WAS ALSO MISSING.Mar 30, 1995 · N130ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX1708Guide · part missingDURING CYLINDER OVERHAUL, FOUND LOWER PORTION OF THE EXHAUST GUIDE WAS MISSING APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF OF ITS MATERIAL. THE UPPER PORTION OF THE GUIDE THAT PROJECTS IN THE ROCKER BOX AREA WAS FOUND BROKEN OFF LEVEL WITH THE CYLINDER HEAD.Mar 10, 1995 · N130ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX1707Guide · crackedDURING CYLINDER PRE-OVERHAUL INSPECTION, THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE LOWER PORTION.Mar 10, 1995 · N144ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX1706Guide · crackedDURING CYLINDER OVERHAUL, EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE LOWER PORTION.Mar 10, 1995 · N130ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX1704Guide · crackedDURING CYLINDER OVERHAUL, THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE LOWER PORTION.Mar 10, 1995 · N117ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX1703Guide · crackedDURING CYLINDER OVERHAUL, THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE LOWER PORTION.Mar 10, 1995 · N140ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX1702Guide · crackedDURING CYLINDER OVERHAUL, THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE LOWER PORTION.Mar 10, 1995 · N140ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX1705Guide · crackedDURING CYLINDER OVERHAUL, THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE LOWER PORTION.Mar 8, 1995 · N137ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX1489Lever Arm · rivet brokenDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND TOP RIVET CONNECTING THE STABILATOR LEVER ARM TO THE CONTROL PYLON BROKEN. LOOKED UP THE PROPER PART NUMBER TO REPLACE THE RIVET, FOUND THE PARTS BOOK CALLED FOR TWO BOLTS, NOT RIVETS. ALSO, INSPECTED ACFT N243ER, SN 1336, MFeb 28, 1995 · N141ER · Socata TB9 · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR 95ZZZX1716Torque Link · crackedUPON 500-HOUR TORQUE LINK INSPECTION WHEREAS TORQUE LINKS ARE TAKEN APART, CLEANED, INSPECTED AND LUBED, THEN ARE REINSTALLED. MECHANIC FOUND LMG LWR TORQUE LINK AT HEAD OF BOLT CRACKED AND SPLIT APART. PART TT 2463.7. RMG FOUND TO BE OKAY. NG TORQUE LINKSFeb 23, 1995 · N244ER · Socata TB9 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 95ZZZX1715Torque Link · splitUPON 500-HOUR TORQUE LINK INSPECTION WHEREAS TORQUE LINKS ARE TAKEN APART, CLEANED, INSPECTED AND LUBED, THEN ARE REINSTALLED. MECHANIC FOUND LMG LWR TORQUE LINK AT HEAD OF BOLT CRACKED AND SPLIT APART. PART TT 2463.7. RMG FOUND TO BE OKAY. NG TORQUE LINKSFeb 23, 1995 · N244ER · Socata TB9 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 95ZZZX772Scissors · corrodedINSPECTION OF LANDING GEAR FOUND LOWER SCISSORS WITH SEVERE CORROSION NEAR OUTBOARD BOLT HOLE.Feb 3, 1995 · N175ER · Socata TB9 · Main Landing Gear
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