Socata TB-20 TRINIDAD

Service difficulty reports · 41

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SDR 2022FA0000613Actuator · malfunctionedAIRCRAFT HAD AN INCIDENT IN WHICH THE GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND NORMALLY. ATTEMPTED MULTIPLE EMERGENCY EXTENDS COULDN'T GET THE NOSE GEAR TO LOCK. RESULTED IN A NOSE GEAR COLLAPSE ON LANDING. UPON INSPECTION IN THE SHOP WAS FOUND THAT ONE NLG COMP ACTUATOR WAS BADOct 13, 2022 · N711RP · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 2022FA0000614Relay · malfunctionedAIRCRAFT COULD NOT GET THE GEAR TO EXTEND NORMALLY BUT WOULD RETRACT FINE. PERFORMED EMERGENCY EXTENSION FOR LANDING IN WHCH NLG FAILED UPON LANCH DOWN. UPON INSPECTION IN THE SHOP IT WAS FOUND THE POURER WIRE TO THE HYDRALIC POWER PACK FOR DOWN BECAME UNHOOKEAug 21, 2021 · N711RP · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2017FA0000477Seal · wornOVER THE PAST YEAR, THE LANDING GEAR WOULD OCCASIONALLY NOT EXTEND, BUT THE LANDING GEAR MOTOR & PUMP CONTINUED RUNNING. EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSIONS ALWAYS WORKED, AND GEAR RETRACTION ALWAYS WORKED. AFTER CONSIDERABLE INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT INTERJul 8, 2017 · N3039P · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2016FA0000061Actuator · leakingNOSE GEAR ACTUATOR LEAKED CAUSING THE LANDING GEAR HYD MOTOR TO FAIL.Feb 5, 2016 · N30486 · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 2015FA0000554Altimeter · damagedTURNING THE KOLLSMAN WINDOW KNOB DOES NOT MOVE THE ALTIMETER DIAL.Oct 26, 2015 · N2530Z · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR 2013FA0000720Thru Bolt · wrong partDURING THE COURSE OF AN INVESTIGATION INTO A FATAL ACCIDENT INVOLVING ACFT, AUSTRALIAN REGISTRATION, THE AUSTRALIAN TRANSPORT SAFETY BUREAU (ATSB) BECAME AWARE THAT THE ENGINE CONTAINED PARTS THAT WERE NOT APPROVED TO BE FITTED TO THE ENGINE TYPE. THE PARTS WENov 9, 2012 · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2013FA0000114Switch · stuckNOSE GEAR DOWN INDICATOR SWITCH REMAINED STUCK CLOSED AFTER RETRACTION OF GEAR. WHEN GEAR WAS EXTENDED, HYD PRESSURE TO NOSE GEAR STOPPED WHEN MAIN GEAR DOWN LIMIT SWITCHES CLOSED SHUTTING OFF GEAR MOTOR PRIOR TO NOSE GEAR LOCKING. ACFT LANDED WITH 3 GREEN Jun 20, 2012 · N1866S · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR LC1R20120306005Plug · looseDURING RUN UP OF A NEWLY FACTORY REBUILT ENGINE, THE PROPELLER DID NOT CYCLE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PLUG, BEHIND THE OIL SUPPLY TUBE HAD COME LOOSE AND WAS ALLOWING PRESSURIZED OIL FROM THE GOVERNOR TO FLOW BACK THROUGH THE CRANKSHAFT AND NOT ACTUATE THE Mar 6, 2012 · N1906S · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA100805012Relay · burned(CAN) FLAP CIRCUIT BREAKER POP OUT, DURING TESTING FLAP OPERATION ON THE GROUND. DEFECT FOUND WAS BURNED CONTACT IN FLAP RELAY LOCATED UNDER ACFT BELLY RT SIDE.Jun 30, 2010 · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2007FA0000236Terminal · brokenFIELD WIRE TERMINAL END BROKEN AT ALTERNATOR TERMINAL LUG CAUSED FAILURE OF ALTERNATOR TO CHARGE BATTERY. (K)Jan 21, 2007 · N711RP · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2007FA0000069Relay · failedIT SEEMS THAT THE DEMAND OF THIS RELAY IN THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM IS GREATER THAN THE DESIGNED LOAD USEAGE OF THE CURRENT RELAY. WOULD RECOMEND A HEAVIER DUTY RELAY, WHICH MFG HAS SINCE MADE AVAILABLE. (K)Dec 26, 2006 · N1913S · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Electrical Power SystemSDR 2006FA0000587Cylinder · unserviceableMLG HYD CYL, PN TB2047007/SN WO300497 WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR INTERNAL LEAK AND A VERY STIFF SPOT ABOUT CENTER OF TRAVEL. CYL WAS RETURNED, REPAIRED, WARRANTY AS IS. INSTALL CYL ON LT MLG. INTERNAL LEAK NO LONGER EXISTED. UPON TESTING EMERGENCY EXTENSION Feb 2, 2006 · N2808W · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 1050326Blade · crackedBLADE 1, S/NR H20755R WAS FOUND WITH A 1 INCH CRACK, STARTING FROM LEADING EDGE, ABOUT 4 INCHES FROM BLADE TIP. THE BLADE WAS ALREADY REWORKED AT THIS AREA BECAUSE OF A EARLIER STONE NICK. PROPELLER WAS OVERHAULED IN MARCH 2003 AND HAS 387 TSO UNTIL CRACK WAS Mar 30, 2005 · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 2005FA0000163Tappet · missingON ANNUAL 100 HR INSP, OIL STRAINER CLEANED, METAL PIECE FOUND IN STRAINER, METAL PIECE SENT TO MFG FOR ANALYSIS, REPORT INDICATED. PIECE FROM TAPPET BODY. CYCLE REDUCED, INSP OF TAPPPET BODIES, FOUND NIS INLET, BODY WITH PIECE MISSING FROM SURFACE, PROBABLEOct 20, 2004 · N882 · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20031164Spar · corroded(AUS) LT AND RT MAIN WING SPARS CORRODED ON REAR FACE. SPAR PN TB20-11-003-100 AND PN TB20-11-003-101.Nov 3, 2003 · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Wing SparSDR AUS20030834Spar · corroded(AUS) LT WING MAIN SPAR WEB CORRODED IN AREA BEHIND RIB PN TB20.11.003.100 LOCATED AT WS 660.Apr 3, 2003 · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Wing SparSDR LC12002F00000Ring · wornDURING INSPECTION THE NLG STRUT, HAD FORE AND AFT AND SIDE TO SIDE PLAY BETWEEN THE HOUSING AND INNER STRUT. DISASSEMBLED STRUT. TECH REP ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO PARAMETERS FOR THIS, REASSEMBLE AND CHECK THE STEERING ARM DIMENSIONS PER SM. IF GOOD THEN Aug 27, 2002 · N163GT · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2001FA0000597Relay · failedLANDING GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND. CIRCUIT BREAKER FOUND OPEN. INVESTIGATION FOUND LANDING GEAR UP, RELAY POINTS WELDED CLOSED.Nov 20, 2001 · N1871S · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU001114Connector · broken(AUS) RT DOWNLOCK SWITCH CONNECTOR BROKEN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ATTACHMENT NUT.Oct 25, 2000 · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 99ZZZX3623Transmitter · erraticPILOT REPORTED ERRATIC FUEL QUANTITY INDICATIONS ON RT FUEL TANK. TROUBLE WAS TRACED TO A FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTER, PN TB2052041002. WHEN CHECKED PER MM, OHM VALUES WERE ERRATIC AND OUT OF TOLERANCE. TWO NEW UNITS WERE ORDERED AND EACH CHECKED OUT OF TOLERAug 3, 1999 · N2822A · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR AU981142Pipe · leaking(AUS) LANDING GEAR EMERGENCY VALVE FORWARD PIPE LEAKING FLUID FROM A PIN HOLE IN A CURVED SECTION OF THE PIPE. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. PART TC: 3,439.Sep 6, 1998 · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU980762Valve · worn(AUS) ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE CONTROL VALVE FACE WORN EXCESSIVELY. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/LYC/78. PART TOTAL CYCLES: 1,830.Jun 26, 1998 · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR AU980389Csu · damaged(AUS) PROPELLER CSU LEAKING OIL. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE LOWER ENGINE COWL HAD WORN THROUGH THE CSU LOWER BODY.Mar 31, 1998 · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Propeller GovernorSDR 98ZZZX1668Guide · failedWHILE TROUBLESHOOTING AN AIR LEAK ON THE RT DOOR, DISCOVERED THE FWD DOOR LATCH WAS NOT OPERATING DUE TO A BROKEN LOWER LATCH GUIDE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE BROKEN LATCH GUIDE WAS A P/N TB1025042100 GUIDE MADE OF PLASTIC INSTEAD OF THE PROPER P/N TMar 19, 1998 · N51TB · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 98ZZZX987Muffler · failedMUFFLER SEAM SPLIT FOLLOWING REPAIR. TIS WAS 1 HOUR. SECOND REPAIR LASTED 3 HOURS THEN MUFFLER EXPLODED. INVESTIGATION FOUND MUFFLER WAS FOR LYC O320 INSTEAD OF IO540.Feb 14, 1998 · N2507T · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 97ZZZX3631Line · crackedPOOR PUMP MOUNTING BY OEM GIVES INSUFFICIENT VIBRATION ATTENUATION. ALUMINUM HYDRAULIC LINES ON PUMP FITTINGS CRACKED AT FLARES. SUBMITTER STATED SHOULD USE FLEXIBLE LINES.Jul 24, 1997 · N25SW · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 97ZZZX3472Spar · corrodedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THIS AIRCRAFT, A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF CORROSION OF THE RIGHT WING SPAR WAS FOUND WITH SOME FORM OF DELAMINATION. THE PRIMARY CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE RIGHT WING SPAR NEAR THE RIB ONTO WHICH THE LANDING GEAR IS ATTACHED.Jul 21, 1997 · N2527E · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Wing SparSDR 97ZZZX2031Switch · wire brokenNOSE GEAR DID NOT FULLY EXTEND AND LOCK DUE TO A NOSE GEAR END OF TRAVEL LIMIT SWITCH. THE SWITCH IS MOUNTED ON THE FORWARD LEG OF THE OVER-CENTER LINK AND DOWNLOCK. THE WIRE IS TY-WRAPPED TO THE LINK. THE SWITCH HAD 1736.08 HOURS TOTAL TIME. THE SWITCH SHMar 12, 1997 · N72BM · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 97ZZZX621Lever · bentINSP FOUND BOTH PITCH CONTROL LEVERS BENT OUTWARD FROM CENTER. PILOT EXPERIENCED INSUFFICIENT NOSE DOWN PITCH CONTROL JUST AFTER TAKEOFF. MOST LIKELY CAUSE DETERMINED TO BE A HIGH TAIL WIND GUST OR JET WASH HITTING BACK OF AIRCRAFT WHILE PARKED AND CHOCKED OJan 18, 1997 · N2803A · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX620Lever · bentINSP FOUND BOTH PITCH CONTROL LEVERS BENT OUTWARD FROM CENTER. PILOT EXPERIENCED INSUFFICIENT NOSE DOWN PITCH CONTROL JUST AFTER TAKEOFF. MOST LIKELY CAUSE DETERMINED TO BE A HIGH TAIL WIND GUST OR JET WASH HITTING BACK OF AIRCRAFT WHILE PARKED AND CHOCKED OJan 18, 1997 · N2803A · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX776Valve · malfunctionPRECISE FLIGHT STANDBY VACUUM SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN SELECTED. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED ACTUATION CONTROL CABLE TO BE LIMITED IN TRAVEL DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH CONTROL VALVE LEVER. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES WITH INSTALLING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FOUND THINov 19, 1996 · N470SP · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 97ZZZX535Pump · failedPNEUMATIC PUMP INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT 8-5-96 ALONG WITH NEW VACUUM FILTERS. ON 11-15-96 AT 128.4 HOURS PUMP FAILED BY SEIZING AND SHEERING DRIVE SHAFT. PUMP WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER NEW UNIT WITH NO SYSTEM DEFECTS NOTED. (NOTE ORIGINAL PUMP REPLACED AT 1002Nov 19, 1996 · N470SP · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 96ZZZX4233Digitizer · static leakALTITUDE DIGITIZER HAS PLASTIC GLASS FILLED NYLON HEADER. THE STATIC INLET PORT CRACKED CAUSING LEAK. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS ITEM WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY METAL.Aug 5, 1996 · N5546A · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR AU960846Seal · deteriorated(AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR SEALS DETERIORATED AND LEAKING - CAUSED BY FAILURE TO CORRECTLY MASK LANDING GEAR RAM DURING PAINTING ALLOWING RAM SHAFT TO BE COVERED IN PAINT WHICH DAMAGED RAM SEALS - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERRORJun 8, 1996 · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX2994Actuator · lost chargeON APPROACH, OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO LOWER GEAR. GEAR DID NOT RESPOND. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO LOWER GEAR NORMALLY. GEARS WERE THEN LOWERED WITH EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION HANDLE. BOTH MAIN GEARS WERE DOWN AND LOCKED, BUT NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT LOCK DOWN. May 17, 1996 · N20FF · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Landing Gear Door ActuatorSDR 96ZZZX3785Compensator · failedONE OF THE TWO NOSE GEAR EXTEND COMPENSATORS INSTALLED ON THIS AIRCRAFT LOST ITS AIR CHARGE. THE NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND PROPERLY DURING AN EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION RESULTING FROM A FAILURE DURING NORMAL EXTENSION. THE AIRCRAFT HAD JUST RECEIVED AN ANNUALMay 14, 1996 · N20FF · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX2993Relay · failedON APPROACH, OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO LOWER GEAR. GEAR DID NOT RESPOND. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO LOWER GEAR NORMALLY. GEARS WERE THEN LOWERED WITH EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION HANDLE. BOTH MAIN GEARS WERE DOWN AND LOCKED, BUT NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT LOCK DOWN. May 14, 1996 · N20FF · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX1781Engine Monitor · interferenceGRAPHIC ENGINE MONITOR (MODEL GEM610) RADIATING RF1 TO BOTH COMM RADIOS ON 132.05 MHZ.Mar 11, 1996 · N25SW · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Engine Ignition Analyzer SystemSDR 96ZZZX54Extension System · malfunctionPULLING LANDING GEAR MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER AND ENERGIZING GEAR EXTENSION WITH GEAR SELECTOR IN UP POSITION YIELDS 2 GREEN ON MLG AND NO NOSE GEAR LIGHT WITH RED UNSAFE LIGHT ON. SUBSEQUENTLY, MOVING SELECTOR TO DOWN POSITION DOES NOT HELP.Nov 3, 1995 · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX53Autopilot · malfunctionGYRO LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ZERO VACUUM INDICATED. WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS, AUTOPILOT COMMANDS FULL NOSE-UP TRIM AND FULL-UP ELEVATOR. AUTOPILOT STILL PASSES SELF-TEST. SUBMITTER STATED AUTOPILOT SHOULD HAVE A DISCONNECT IN RELATION TO GYROS LIGHT AND SHONov 2, 1995 · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Autopilot SystemSDR 95ZZZX6021Rib · rivets looseRIVETS IN VERTICAL STABILIZER AT RIB TB 10.31.000.103 LOOSENED CAUSING TOP OF STABILIZER TO BE LOOSE.Oct 7, 1995 · N20KP · Socata TB20TRINIDAD · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
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