# Service difficulty reports: Socata Group Aerospatiale TB9 A list on [Socata Group Aerospatiale TB9](https://openairdocs.org/model/socata-group-aerospatiale-tb9.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2008FA0000544](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000544.md): Alternator · failed · Jul 30, 2008 · Socata TB9 · AC Generator-Alternator > ALTERNATOR 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 RIDING - [SDR 2006FA0001188](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001188.md): Rivet · loose · Dec 2, 2006 · N557J · Socata TB9 · Vertical Stabilizer > DURING 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 OR - [SDR CA020917005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020917005.md): Rod End · broken · Sep 11, 2002 · Socata TB9 · Aileron Control System > (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. - [SDR 97ZZZX2651](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2651.md): Mount · corroded · May 14, 1997 · N142ER · Socata TB9 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach Section > NOSE GEAR MOUNT TUBE RUSTED FROM INSIDE OUT. SUBMITTER STATED RUSTED AREA 2ND ONE FOUND IN FLEET. - [SDR 97ZZZX2792](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2792.md): Mount · corroded · May 7, 1997 · N144ER · Socata TB9 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach Section > NOSE GEAR MOUNT CORRODED COMPLETELY THROUGH FROM INSIDE OUT. SMALL CRACK IN PAINT FOUND DURING INSPECTION. TUBE BROKE OFF DURING REMOVAL. CRACKED AREA. - [SDR 97ZZZX1224](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1224.md): Crankshaft · cracked · Mar 18, 1997 · N508PC · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > THIS 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 - [SDR AU970165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970165.md): Torque Link · broken · Feb 20, 1997 · Socata TB9 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > (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 HOLES - [SDR AU970107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970107.md): Torque Link · broken · Feb 18, 1997 · Socata TB9 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > (AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR LOWER TORQUE LINK FAILED AT LOWER ATTACHMENT HOLES - [SDR 96ZZZX6003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX6003.md): Scissors · failed · Nov 12, 1996 · N3040X · Socata TB9 · Main Landing Gear > THE 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 ATTACHMEN - [SDR 96ZZZX5110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5110.md): Support · cracked · Sep 19, 1996 · N28199 · Socata TB9 · Control Column Section > DURING 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 AR - [SDR 96ZZZX5109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5109.md): Support · cracked · Sep 19, 1996 · N28199 · Socata TB9 · Control Column Section > DURING 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 AR - [SDR 96ZZZX5133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5133.md): Support · cracked · Jul 19, 1996 · N55372 · Socata TB9 · Control Column Section > DURING 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 - [SDR 96ZZZX5132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5132.md): Support · cracked · Jul 19, 1996 · N55372 · Socata TB9 · Control Column Section > DURING 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 - [SDR 96ZZZX5108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5108.md): Support · cracked · Jul 19, 1996 · N28216 · Socata TB9 · Control Column Section > DURING 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 CR - [SDR 96ZZZX5107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5107.md): Support · cracked · Jul 19, 1996 · N28216 · Socata TB9 · Control Column Section > DURING 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 CR - [SDR 96ZZZX1557](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1557.md): Tube · deteriorated · Feb 21, 1996 · Socata TB9 · Engine Air Intake System > CARBURETOR 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 - [SDR 96ZZZX819](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX819.md): Baffle · cracked · Jan 15, 1996 · N144ER · Socata TB9 · Engine Oil Cooler > BAFFLE 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). - [SDR 95ZZZX6388](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6388.md): Support Baffle · broken · Oct 31, 1995 · N175ER · Socata TB9 · Engine Oil Cooler > DURING 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 COOLE - [SDR 95ZZZX6567](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6567.md): Baffle Assy · broken · Oct 30, 1995 · N140ER · Socata TB9 · Engine Oil Cooler > DURING 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 - [SDR 95ZZZX6398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6398.md): Support Baffle · cracked · Oct 27, 1995 · N114ER · Socata TB9 · Engine Oil Cooler > DURING 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 AS - [SDR 95ZZZX4185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4185.md): Motor · burned · Jul 28, 1995 · N507PC · Socata TB9 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator > INSPECTION OF MOTOR REVEALED INTERNAL WINDINGS FAILED DUE TO OVERHEATING OF MOTOR UNDER NORMAL FLYING CONDITIONS. - [SDR 95ZZZX4268](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4268.md): Guide · broken · Jun 27, 1995 · N245ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING 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. - [SDR 95ZZZX4267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4267.md): Guide · broken · Jun 27, 1995 · N177ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING 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. - [SDR 95ZZZX4266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4266.md): Guide · cracked · Jun 27, 1995 · N138ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING CYLINDER REPAIR, THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED AT BOTH THE TOP AND BOTTOM PORTIONS OF THE GUIDE. THE CRACKS WERE NOT CONNECTED. - [SDR 95ZZZX4264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4264.md): Rocker Arm · obstructed · Jun 27, 1995 · N137ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > WHILE 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. - [SDR 95ZZZX1801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1801.md): Guide · part missing · Mar 30, 1995 · N130ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING 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. - [SDR 95ZZZX1708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1708.md): Guide · part missing · Mar 10, 1995 · N130ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING 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. - [SDR 95ZZZX1707](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1707.md): Guide · cracked · Mar 10, 1995 · N144ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING CYLINDER PRE-OVERHAUL INSPECTION, THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE LOWER PORTION. - [SDR 95ZZZX1706](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1706.md): Guide · cracked · Mar 10, 1995 · N130ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING CYLINDER OVERHAUL, EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE LOWER PORTION. - [SDR 95ZZZX1704](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1704.md): Guide · cracked · Mar 10, 1995 · N117ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING CYLINDER OVERHAUL, THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE LOWER PORTION. - [SDR 95ZZZX1703](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1703.md): Guide · cracked · Mar 10, 1995 · N140ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING CYLINDER OVERHAUL, THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE LOWER PORTION. - [SDR 95ZZZX1702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1702.md): Guide · cracked · Mar 10, 1995 · N140ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING CYLINDER OVERHAUL, THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE LOWER PORTION. - [SDR 95ZZZX1705](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1705.md): Guide · cracked · Mar 8, 1995 · N137ER · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING CYLINDER OVERHAUL, THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE LOWER PORTION. - [SDR 95ZZZX1489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1489.md): Lever Arm · rivet broken · Feb 28, 1995 · N141ER · Socata TB9 · Stabilizer Control System > DURING 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, M - [SDR 95ZZZX1716](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1716.md): Torque Link · cracked · Feb 23, 1995 · N244ER · Socata TB9 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > UPON 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 LINKS - [SDR 95ZZZX1715](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1715.md): Torque Link · split · Feb 23, 1995 · N244ER · Socata TB9 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > UPON 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 LINKS - [SDR 95ZZZX772](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX772.md): Scissors · corroded · Feb 3, 1995 · N175ER · Socata TB9 · Main Landing Gear > INSPECTION OF LANDING GEAR FOUND LOWER SCISSORS WITH SEVERE CORROSION NEAR OUTBOARD BOLT HOLE. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'TB9' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/socata-group-aerospatiale-tb9/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.