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SDR CA040216003Actuator · failed(CAN) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT WITH AUTOPILOT ENGAGED, PILOT NOTED THAT AIRCRAFT WAS NOT HOLDING ALTITUDE. PILOT DISENGAGED AUTOPILOT AND AIRCRAFT PITCHED NOSE UP. ELECTRIC ELEVATOR TRIM SELECTED BUT NO TRIM MOVEMENT. ATTEMPTED MANUAL TRIM BUT TRIM WHEEL WOULD NJan 14, 2004 · Cessna 208B · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR AUS20040009Support · faulty(AUS) ENGINE SUPPORT HOUSING FOR AIR CONDITIONER DRIVE LEAKING OIL. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE SUPPORT HOUSING ALIGNMENT SPIGOT TO BE TOO LONG TO FIT INTO THE RECESS IN THE ENGINE MOUNT PAD. THESPIGOT BOTTOMS OUT ON THE SEAL CARRIER CAUSING A 0.33MM (0.013IN) GAPJan 5, 2004 · Cessna 208B · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2004F00002Bellcrank · crackedWELDS ARE CRACKED AND/OR MISSING IN THE TUBE TO ARM WELD AREAS AS DEPICTED IN SB PAGE 14, DETAIL B OF MFG SB CAB 03-11 AND IAW ASSOCIATED AD FOR THE CARAVAN. AREA 1 WELD HAS CRACKS. AREA 2 HAS WELDS MISSING. DETAIL C, AREA 3 WELDS MISSING. THIS PART WAS BEING Dec 31, 2003 · N331AK · Cessna 208B · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA040107007Retainer · collapsed(CAN) THE HOT SECTION WAS REPAIRED TO CORRECT DEGRADED PERFORMANCE. THE RETAINING RING HAD POPPED OUT OF THE RING GROOVE AND A CT SHROUD SEGMENT HAD SHIFTED. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED ON OTHER ENGINES. MFG HAS ISSUED P/N 3110741-02 RETAINING RING ON Dec 30, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Turbine SectionSDR BSY2004F00000Odor · detectedGOT A STRONG ODOR (ELECTRICAL) IN COCKPIT. HAD MAINTENANCE LOOK AT AIRCRAFT COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.Oct 24, 2003 · N1026V · Cessna 208B · Air Distribution SystemSDR COE2003F00003Wire · burnedAFTER TAKEOFF FROM LMT, PILOT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM AVIONICS VENT ON GLARE SHIELD. ELECTRICAL ODOR ACCOMPANIED SMOKE. OXYGEN MASK WAS NOT USED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE VISUALLY INSPECTED WIRING BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL, Oct 3, 2003 · N779FX · Cessna 208B · Instrument System WiringSDR CA030925003Control Rod · cracked(CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT A PHASE INSPECTION, THE CONTROL COLUMN CONNECTING TUBE WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED AT ONE OF THE ATTACHMENT BOLT HOLES TO THE KNUCKLE FITTING. THE CRACK EMANATED FROM THE BOLT HOLE CLOSEST TO THE END OF THE TUBE, TO THE Sep 21, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA030918005Alternator · mismanufactured(CAN) WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE STAND-BY ALTERNATOR IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO THE SOCKET PROVIDED IN THE ALTERNATOR BECAUSE THE SOCKET WAS OVERFILLED WITH EPOXY RESIN. ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO CLEAR THE EXCESS RSep 17, 2003 · Cessna 208B · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2003FA0000935Tachometer · damagedTENTHS POINTER FELL OFF OF ENGINE COMPRESSOR RPM TACHOMETER INDICATOR.Sep 15, 2003 · N1232X · Cessna 208B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 2003FA0000937Vent Line · chafedTHIS AIRCRAFT IS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL INBOARD FUEL FILLER CAPS. THE FUEL FILLER CAP ADAPTER ASSY. (P/N C156005-0105) HAS A SPRING LOADED FLAPPER WHICH IS DEPRESSED BY THE FUEL DISPENSING NOZZLE WHILE FILLING THE TANK. THE FLAPPER HAS BEEN HITTING ON THE (PSep 15, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA030915002Tube · worn(CAN) THE ROD CONNECTING THE LT AND RT FLAP BELLCRANKS WAS FOUND WORN WHERE IT PASSES OVER THE PASSENGER READING LIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE LT SIDE OF THE CABIN. TWO WEAR MARKS WERE NOTED. THE WEAR CORRESPONDING TO THE FLAP UP POSITION WAS THE DEEPEST WITH Sep 12, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR ENHA200320805Bellcrank · damagedFLAP BELLCRANK P/N 2622281-12, S/N 898 TCSN 997. INSPECTION FOUND MISSING WELDS AT MATING PORTIONS OF THE ASSEMBLY. BELLCRANK COULD BE SUBJECT TO CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. INSPECTION PROMPTED BY AL FSDO LETTER DATED 8/15/03. SUBJECT BELLCRANK REPLACED WITH P/NSep 4, 2003 · N1276P · Cessna 208B · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR ENHA200320808Bellcrank · inoperativeFLAP BELLCRANK INSPECTION OF BELLCRANK FOUND WELDS AT MATING PORTIONS OF ASSEMBLY. ASSEMBLY DETERMINED SERVICEABLE HOWEVER COMPANY OPTED TO REMOVE FROM AIRCRAFT AND INSTALL REPACEMENT BELLCRANK. INSPECTION PROMPTED BY AL FSDO LETTER DATED 8/15/03. SUBJECT BESep 4, 2003 · N1229C · Cessna 208B · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR ENHA200320807Bellcrank · mismanufacturedFLAP BELLCRANK INSPECTION FOUND MISSING WELDS AT MATING PORTIONS OF THE ASSEMBLY. BELLCRANK COULD BE SUBJECT TO CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. INSPECTION PROMPTED BY AL FSDO LETTER DATED 8/15/03. SUBJECT BELLCRANK REPLACED WITH P/N 2622311-7 OF NEW DESIGN.Sep 4, 2003 · N1276P · Cessna 208B · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR ENHA200320806Bellcrank · failedFLAP BELLCRANK INSPECTION FOUND MISSING WELDS AT MATING PORTIONS OF THE ASSEMBLY. BELLCRANK COULD BE SUBJECT TO CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. INSPECTION PROMPTED BY AL FSDO LETTER DATED 8/15/03. SUBJECT BELLCRANK REPLACED WITH P/N 2622311-7 OF NEW DESIGN.Sep 4, 2003 · N454SF · Cessna 208B · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2003FA0000915Indicator · failedPROPELLER RPM INDICATED 300 RPM HIGH DURING FLIGHT. PILOT PERFORMED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. NO OTHER PERIMETER FLUCTUATIONS. REPLACED INDICATOR WITH NEW PART. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Aug 25, 2003 · N64BP · Cessna 208B · Propeller Indication SystemSDR CA030827001Support · cracked(CAN) ON APPROACH, FLAPS WERE SELECTED TO 30 DEGREES. FLAP INDICATION WAS SHOWING 20 DEGREES & AIRSPEED CONFIRMED FLAPS WERE INOPERATIVE. FLAP MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS POPPED & STANDBY FLAP MOTOR WAS TRIED WITH NO RESULTS. A SUCCESSFUL LANDING WAS MADE & FLAug 21, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR MTNA20034Gauge · fluctuatesDURING CLIMB OUT FROM PKB TO HTS THE PILOT NOTICED THE FUEL FLOW GAUGE FLUCTUATING. HE CHECKED THE PAR AND FOUND THE SAME INDICATION. THE PILOT ELECTED TO TURN BACK TO PKB AND LANDED WITH OUT INCIDENT.Aug 12, 2003 · N715FX · Cessna 208B · Fuel Flow IndicatingSDR 2003FA0000893Indicator · malfunctionedPROPELLER RPM GAUGE INDICATED 300 RPM OVER REDLINE DURING FLIGHT. PILOT PERFORMED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT FIELD OTHER THAN PLANNED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF ENGINE AND SYSTEM: NOR TORQUE FLUCTUATUON, NO ITT FLUCTUATION, NO N FLUCTUATION, INDICATOR FAILURE OAug 11, 2003 · N64BP · Cessna 208B · Propeller Indication SystemSDR 2003FA0000992Master Cylinder · damagedRT BRAKE DRAGGING DUE TO FLUID NOT RETURNING TO RESERVOIR WHEN BRAKE WAS RELEASED, CAUSED BY OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPER AND SUBSEQUENT BRAKE FIRE AND TIRE DAMAGE DURING LONG TAXI PERIOD. RECOMMEND MASTER CYLINDERS BE OVERHAULED AT 1000 HOUR INTERVALS.Aug 5, 2003 · N9750B · Cessna 208B · Master Cylinder/Brake ValveSDR CA030725003Planetary Gear · fractured(CAN) DURING CLIMB, CREW NOTED CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT. MAINTENANCE FOUND ENGINE MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AND FELT SOME DISTRESS IN THE POWER SECTION WHEN ROTATED. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR INVESTIGATION. DURING TEARDOWNJul 8, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR HI12003F00000Channel · damagedDAMAGE TO FUSELAGE DUE TO CHAFE FROM LOWER WING STRUT FAIRING. DAMAGE FOUND ON AIRCRAFT. RECOMMEND P/M OF RUBBER CHANNEL IN THE IPC BE ADDED TO PAGE 57-10-04.Jun 17, 2003 · N919FE · Cessna 208B · Aerodynamic FairingsSDR FDJ2003F00000Wheel · failedPILOT REPORTED NO AIR MOVEMENT FROM EYE BALL VENTS WHEN AIR CONDITION WAS SELECTED. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ASSEMBLIES HAD FAILED AT BLOWER ASSEMBLY SHAFT ATTACHMENTS. THE WHEEL IS MANUFACTURED FROM LIGHT/THIN ALUMINUM AND THE PLATE THAMay 15, 2003 · N126AR · Cessna 208B · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR AUS20030509Filter · faulty(AUS) P3 FILTER FAULTY. FILTER END CAPS SEPARATED FROM FILTER ELEMENT. SUSPECT PROBLEMS WITH GLUE USED TO HOLD END CAPS ON.May 14, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CA030514010Reservoir · cracked(CAN) POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE RESERVOIR AREA ON THE BELLY OF THE AIRCRAFT. AFTER REMOVING THE ACCESS PANEL FUEL WAS SEEN TO BE SEEPING FORM THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE RESERVOIR . AFTER REMOVING THE RESERVOIR A SMALL CRACK WAS VISIMay 10, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Fuel StorageSDR CA030430007Bushing · missing(CAN) DURING THE COURSE OF COMPLIANCE WITH A ROUTINE PHASE 6 INSPECTION ON THE NLG OF THIS (A SHORT-TERM LEASE) AIRCRAFT, MAINTENANCE FOUND NLG BEARING BLOCK WAS MISSING THE TWO BUSHINGS THAT GUIDE AND SUPPORT NLG DRAG BRACE FORK ATTACHMENT BOLTS. THESE BOLTSApr 30, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CA030421003Motor · separated(CAN) ON APPROACH WHEN FLAPS WERE SELECTED FROM FLAPS 10 TO FLAPS 20 THE PILOT HEARS A LOUD BANG AND FLAPS RAPIDLY RETRACTED BACK TO FLAPS 10. PILOT LANDED THE AIRCRAFT IN THIS CONFIGURATION. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE FLAP TRANSMISSION TO HAVE BROKEN FREE OF THE SApr 21, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR AUS20030504Blade · damaged(AUS) PROPELLER BLADES (2OFF) CONTAINED DEEP SCORING ON THE CAMBER SIDE LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 76.2MM TO 127MM (3IN TO 5IN) FROM THE TIP.Mar 28, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AUS20030505Drive Shaft · worn(AUS) AIR CONDITIONING DRIVE UNIT DRIVESHAFT SPLINE WORN. OIL LEAK.CORRESPONDING SPLINE IN THE GEAROX SHAFT GEAR PNO 3100450-01 ALSO WORN. SUSPECT CAUSED BY LACK OF LUBRICATION.Mar 27, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR CA030325006Bracket · cracked(CAN) REGULAR INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACKED EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET, THE BRACKET WAS REPLACED AND AIRCRAFTWAS RETURNED TO SERVICEMar 18, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 2003FA0000451Cover · corrodedUPON REMOVAL OF SUMP COVER, FOUND AFT EDGE CORRODED THROUGH TO PAINT SURFACE DUE TO TRAPPED WATER ERODING CHROMATE PRIMER. SUGGEST REMOVAL OF SUMPS AT 5000-6000 HOUR INTERVALS.Mar 7, 2003 · N9750B · Cessna 208B · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR MTNA135031Control Box · false indicationAPPROXIMATELY 20 MILES FROM JAX THE ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN SOUNDED. THE PILOT COMPLETED THE EMERGENCY CHECK LIST AND THEN DECLARED AN EMERGENCY WITH ATC. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH ON OTHER PROBLEMS. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING THE SYSTEMar 5, 2003 · N917FE · Cessna 208B · Fire DetectionSDR SDR21903Indicator · shortedPILOT OBSERVED SMOKE IN AND UPON SCANNING INSTRUMENTS, NOTICED LOWER THAN NORMAL OIL PRESSURE AND HIGHER THAN NORMAL OIL TEMP. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. PILOT ALSO REPORTED FACE OF INSTRUMENT GLOWING AS CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE. PILOT DONNED O2 MASK AS SMOKE THICKEFeb 19, 2003 · N90GL · Cessna 208B · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR COE2003F00000Ammeter · inoperativeIN FLIGHT, ABOUT 20 MILES SOUTH OF AIRPORT, THE AMMETER DROPPED TO (0), ONLY SHOWS SYSTEM VOLTAGE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING, AMMETER WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.Feb 15, 2003 · N720FX · Cessna 208B · Instrument PanelSDR AUS20030503Fuel Control · faulty(AUS) ENGINE POWER FLUCTUATIONS. SUSPECT FAULTY FCU.Feb 5, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR AUS20030502Blade · damaged(AUS) PROPELLER NR 3 BLADE CONTAINED STONE DAMAGE AT THE 50 INCH STATION. BLADE LEADING EDGE CONTAINED A 6.350MM TO 12.7MM (0.25IN TO 0.5IN) TEAR. DAMAGE EXCEEDED REPAIRABLE LIMITS.Jan 22, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Propeller Blade SectionSDR ENHA200300001Support · crackedFLAP ACTUATOR STRUCTURE SUPPORT ASSY FAILURE. PILOT REPORTED FLAPS SELECTED TO 10 DEGREE, FLAPS DEPLOYED TO 10 DEGREE. AT THE NEXT FLAP SELECTION, FLAP C/B TRIPPED, C/B WOULD NOT RESET. STANDBY FLAP SWITCH WAS NOT USED AND BREAKAWAY WIRE INTACT. INSPECTION Jan 21, 2003 · N1276P · Cessna 208B · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR CA030120003Frame · cracked(CAN) CRACKS FOUND AT FUSELAGE FRAME RIVETS FOR VENTRAL FIN POSSIBLE REASON RIVET SPACING TO SMALL CRACKS AT RIVETS WHERE FRAME AND VENTRAL FIN JOIN.Jan 20, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Empennage StructureSDR 2003F00100Bracket · crackedSTRUCTURAL FAILURE (SUPPORT ASSY- FLAP ACTUATOR) PILOT REPORTED FLAPS SELECTED TO 10 DEG, FLAPS OPERATED TO 10 DEG, AT THE NEXT FLAP SELECTION THE FLAP CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED, CIRCUIT BREAKER WOULD NOT RESET. STANDBY FLAP SW WAS NOT USED AND BREAK-AWAY WIRE Jan 20, 2003 · N1276P · Cessna 208B · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 208000103Structure · crackedSUPPORT ASSEMBLY-FLAP ACTUATOR FAILURE. PILOT REPORTED FLAPS SELECTED 10 DEG FLAPS WENT TO 10 DEGREE STOPPED AT THE NEXT FLAP SELECTION CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED, CIRCUIT BREAKER WOULD NOT RESET. STANDBY FLAP SW WAS NOT USED AND BREAK-AWAY WIRE INTACT. FURTHEJan 20, 2003 · N1276P · Cessna 208B · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR CA030122003Shroud · cracked(CAN) CRACK IN LOWER RIGHT COWLING APPROXIMATELY AT STN 50 WHERE SHROUD PN 2652022-7 OUTBOARD MEETS HAT SECTION STRINGER REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SIRM 51-76-00 FIG 802, PAGE 803.Jan 17, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Engine Cowling SystemSDR 200301Regulator · bindingDURING CRUISE FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED A BURN ODOR IN COCKPIT. PILOT THEN NOTED THAT DOOR POST TRIM PANEL WAS DISCOLORED. RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND NOTIFIED MECHANIC. MECHANIC FOUND THE PRESSURE REGULATOR TO BE FAULTY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION LED TO REPLACEMENT OJan 15, 2003 · N95NA · Cessna 208B · Pneumatic SystemSDR AUS20030506Bearing · seized(AUS) AIRCONDITIONING DRIVE UNIT BEARING FAILED CAUSING DRIVE BELT TO FAIL.Jan 8, 2003 · Cessna 208B · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR 4070198Servo · overtorquedCOMPLIANCE WITH THE 1000 HOUR/ 12 MONTH KFC-150 AUTOPILOT SERVO CLUTCH TORQUE CHECK( TASK CODE 221009) OF SUBJECT SERVO REVEALED CLUTCH TORQUE TO BE 60 IN/LB, STC NR SA2053CED. SLIP CLUTCH VALUE TABLE SPECIFIES A TORQUE VALUE OF 43 IN/LB PLUS OR MINUS 4 IN/LDec 19, 2002 · N822SA · Cessna 208B · Autopilot SystemSDR J7B2003F00000Rivet · looseLOOSE AND WORKING RIVETS IN INBOARD LEADING EDGE ATTACHMENT TO FORWARD SPAR RT AND LT WING.Dec 16, 2002 · N64BP · Cessna 208B · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR AWH2003F00002Wire · shortedSUBJECT A/C DO NOT HAVE HOUR METER OPTION INSTALLED. A/C IS WIRED FOR THIS OPTION. CLOCK OR HOUR METER. MAINT HAS FOUND AT CIRCUIT BREAKER CB75 BOTH OPTIONS POWERED AND WIRE DF2 TERMINAL IMPROPERLY STOWED. TERMINAL END OF WIRE DF2 IS NOT PROTECTED FROM SHODec 12, 2002 · N790FE · Cessna 208B · Instrument System WiringSDR CA021206004Switch · shorted(CAN) ON APPROACH FLIGHT CREW COULD SMELL A BURNING ODOR IN THE COCKPIT WHEN LT LANDING LIGHT WAS TURNED ON. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LT LANDING LIGHT SWITCH TO HAVE A INTERNAL SHORT. ALTHROUGH SWITCH AND THE LANDING LIGHT ITSELF STILL WORKED, IT WAS DISCOVEREDDec 6, 2002 · Cessna 208B · Exterior LightingSDR AWHA1129Wire · shortedAIRCRAFT DOES NOT HAVE THE HOUR METER OPTION INSTALLED. AIRCRAFT IS WIRED FOR THIS OPTION, CLOCK OR HOUR METER. MAINTENANCE HAS FOUND AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER CB75 BOTH OPTIONS POWERED AND THE WIRE DF2 TERMINAL IMPROPERLY STOWED. THE TERMINAL END OF WIRE DF2 Dec 2, 2002 · N891FE · Cessna 208B · Instrument System WiringSDR AWHA1126Wire · shortedTHIS AIRCRAFT DOES NOT HAVE THE HOUR METER OPTION INSTALLED. AIRCRAFT IS WIRED FOR THIS OPTION, CLOCK OR HOUR METER. MAINTENANCE HAS FOUND AT CIRCUIT BREAKER CB75 BOTH OPTIONS POWERED AND WIRE DF2 TERMINAL IMPROPERLY STOWED. TERMINAL END OF WIRE DF2 TERMINDec 2, 2002 · N782FE · Cessna 208B · Instrument System WiringSDR AWHA1125Wire · shortedTHE SUBJECT AIRCRAFT DOES NOT HAVE THE HOUR METER OPTION INSTALLED. HOWEVER THE AIRCRAFT IS WIRED FOR THIS OPTION, CLOCK OR HOUR METER. MAINTENANCE HAS FOUND AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER CB75 BOTH OPTIONS POWERED AND THE WIRE DF2 TERMINAL IMPROPERLY STOWED. THE TNov 22, 2002 · N763FE · Cessna 208B · Instrument System Wiring
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