Textron 208B

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '208B'
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SDR 2023F00242Control Unit · fluctuatesSTANDBY ALTERNATOR SHOWS NO INDICATION WHEN GENERATOR IS ONLINE AND STANDBY POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. ONCE STANDBY ALTERNATOR IS ONLINE BUT NOT THE PRIMARY POWER SOURCE, THERE IS LARGE ERRONEOUS AMPERAGE FLUCTUATION. ONCE GENERATOR IS TRIPPED, THE AJul 27, 2023 · N21955 · Cessna 208B · Electrical Power SystemSDR 2023F00236Belt · brokenBURNING SMELL IN FLIGHT. SMELL DISSIPATED AFTER TURNING OFF AIR CONDITIONINGJul 20, 2023 · N823MA · Cessna 208B · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR COEA2023070504956Unknown · unknownFLIGHT 7677/ DISCREPANCY: AFTER LANDING IN MFR AND DURING SHUTDOWN, THE PILOT NOTICED FLAMES COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE R/H SIDE OF THE COWLING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. AFTER EXTENSIVE TROUBLESHOOTING, MAINTENANCE DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINEJul 3, 2023 · N956FE · Cessna 208B · Powerplant SystemSDR 2023FA0000769O-Ring · missingDURING LATEST INSPECTION IT WAS REQUIRED TO OPEN UP THE LOWER WING ROOT PANELS. WHEN LOWERED I NOTICED A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE PANEL. THE LEAK WAS FOUND TO BE THE LH AFT FUEL SELECTOR VALVE. I PEELED AWAY THE PRO SEALANT AND SPLIT THE VALJun 30, 2023 · Cessna 208B · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2023FA0000320Compressor · seizedDURING LANDING SMELLED THE ODOR OF SMOKE. TURNED OF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND SMELL DISSIPATED. FOUND AC BELT BROKEN AND COMPRESSOR SEIZEDJun 19, 2023 · N9642F · Cessna 208B · Air Conditioning SystemSDR 2023F00206Brake · unknownRIGHT BRAKE FAILURE ON TAXI ON BOTH PIC AND SIC'S SIDE.Jun 17, 2023 · N29MG · Cessna 208B · BrakeSDR MTNA20230614001Unknown · unknownPILOT REPORTED CARGO DOOR OPENED IN FLIGHT. EMERGENCY DECLARED. LANDED SAFELY AT DESTINATION. PERFORMED UPPER AND LOWER CARGO DOORS ADJUSTMENT AND TEST. OPS CHECK GOOD. NO DEFECTS NOTED.Jun 14, 2023 · N747FE · Cessna 208B · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR 2023FA0000768Lock Nut · missingWE WERE INFORMED THAT THE LAST COUPLE OF TREND NUMBERS WERE LOOKING A BIT HIGH FOR NG & ITT. BEFORE THE NEXT FLIGHT, WE LOOKED AT THE INERTIAL SEPARATOR AND FOUND THAT THE VANE HAD PLAY. A WASHER WAS ALSO FOUND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE COWL. A PIVOT POINT OJun 12, 2023 · Cessna 208B · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 2023F00195Belt · brokenSMELL OF BURNT RUBBER FOLLOWED BY SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT DUE TO AIR CONDITIONING BELT BREAKING AND RUBBING ON COMPRESSOR PULLEYJun 10, 2023 · N208EE · Cessna 208B · Air Conditioning SystemSDR 2023FA0000300Unknown · unknownBURNT SMELL NOTICED BY CREW ON CLIMB OUT. ALL INSTRUMENTS INDICATED GREEN, NO SMOKE OR FLAMES NOTICED. FIRST OFFICER COMMENTED HE MAY NOT HAVE SECURED THE OIL FILLER CAP. OIL PRESSURE STARTED TO FLUCTUATE AND THE DECISION WAS MADE TO RETURN TO THE DEPARTING STJun 2, 2023 · N859MA · Cessna 208B · Engine Oil System (Airframe Furnished)SDR COEA2023053103976Engine · low pressureFLIGHT 8744, ENROUTE GEG - YKM - DISCREPANCY: AIRCRAFT LOST OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE TORQUE IN FLIGHT. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. ONCE ON THE GROUND THE PILOT REPORTED OIL ALL OVER THE ENGINE COWLING AND WINDSHIELD. ENGINE REPLAMay 31, 2023 · N976FE · Cessna 208B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR ENHA LP230674Autopilot Sys · activatedAUTOPILOT ENGAGED AND DISCONNECTED 3 TIMES. HAD TO PULL CIRCUIT BREAKER. MECHANICS RAN SELF TEST AND FOUND ELECTRONIC STABILITY AND PROTECTION (ESP) ENABLED AND WORKING NORMALLY. REF POH AND GFC600 PILOTS GUIDE 2.6.May 23, 2023 · N1232Y · Cessna 208B · Auto Flight SystemSDR COEA2023051602976Switch · faultedFLIGHT 7799/ENROUTE EAT - GEG: DISCREPANCY: BURNING SMELL IN COCKPIT WITH EXTERIOR LIGHTS ON. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED LANDING LIGHT TOGGLE SWITCH. OPS CHECK GOOD.May 11, 2023 · N976FE · Cessna 208B · Exterior LightingSDR 2024FA0000897Compressor Blade · fracturedCT BLADE SEPARATED FROM ENGINE WITH ENGINE ONLY 3049 HRS AND 3090 CYCLES SINCE OEM REPAIR ON COMPRESSOR. AIRCRAFT WAS ON A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT OVER MOUNTAINS WHEN CT BLADES SEPARATED.Mar 25, 2023 · N80GE · Cessna 208B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR ENHA LP217387Ahrs · faultyMAINTENANCE DISCREPANCY: AUTOPILOT DISENGAGES ON ITS WON, TAKES YOU INTO A DIVE AND ALL CONTROLS GET STIFF. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REMOVED AND REPLACED GMC605, UPDATED SOFTWARE, GROUND FUNCTION TESTED GOOD. AIRCRAFT FLOWN FOR MAINTENANCE CHECK FLIGHT AND SYSTEM FUFeb 23, 2023 · N1296Y · Cessna 208B · Auto Flight SystemSDR COEA2023022101756Jackscrew · noneFLIGHT 8676, ENROUTE ANC - HOM, AIR TURNBACK/DISCREPANCY: FLAPS FAILED TO RETRACT AND FLAP MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED AFTER DEPARTURE INTO IMC/ICING CONDITIONS. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO ANC. CORRECTIVE ACTION: MAINTENANCE Feb 17, 2023 · N756FX · Cessna 208B · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2023F00056Blower · shortedVENTILATION FAN INOPERATIVE WITH A LIGHT ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VENTS WHEN TURNED SWITCH IN THE ON POSITION. SMELL DISSIPATED WHEN SWITCHED OFFFeb 14, 2023 · N958SP · Cessna 208B · Air Distribution SystemSDR 2023F00040None · wornCREW REPORTED PROPELLER HEAT INOP-SHOWS 8-9 AMPS IN BOTH AUTO AND MANUAL. MODES. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REMOVED PROPELLER ANTI-ICE LEADS. INSTALLED THREE NEW PROPELLER DE-ICE LEADS. PROPELLER ANTI-ICE SYSTEMS CHECK GOOD ON ENGINE GROUND RUN. SUBSEQUENT FLIGHT WAS Feb 1, 2023 · N208EE · Cessna 208B · Propeller/Rotor Anti-Ice/De-Ice SystemSDR 2023FA0000040Exhaust Duct · blockedSECONDARY EXHAUST DUCT CRACKED AND PARTIALLY BLOCKED EXHAUST DUCT CAUSING EXHAUST GAS TO ENTER CABIN ALONG WITH SMOKE FROM MELTING DEBRIS.. PROBABLE CAUSE COLD WATER ON HOT EXHAUST ( THIS IS A SEAPLANE ) DURING LANDING AND TAKEOFF.Jan 20, 2023 · N388TA · Cessna 208B · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 1AZA202301076001Tube · puncturedON LANDING ROLLOUT THE PILOT NOTED THE LEFT MAIN TIRE DEFLATED LATE IN THE ROLLOUT. A REPLACEMENT NEW TIRE AND TUBE WERE INSTALLED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE MAIN BASE. FOLLOWING INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT IT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. EVALUATION OF THEJan 6, 2023 · N511JD · Cessna 208B · Tire TubeSDR ENHA202301110002Push-Pull Cable · disconnectedPILOT REPORTS THAT CONTROL YOKE IS 30 DEGREES OFFSET DURING FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AIRCRAFT AND DETERMINED THAT PUSH PULL TUBE ON LEFT AILERON WAS DISCONNECTED FROM AILERON. INSPECTION TO SURROUNDING STRUCTURE AND AILERON REVEALED NO DAMAGE. NEW ATTAJan 4, 2023 · N208SM · Cessna 208B · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2023F00004Fire Loop · brokenENGINE FIRE ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED INFLIGHT.Dec 24, 2022 · N129CG · Cessna 208B · Fire DetectionSDR MTNA20221220001Oxygen Mask · faultedOXYGEN MASK ONLY WORKS AT 100%. REPLACED O2 MASK ASSEMBLY. GROUND OPS CHECK GOOD.Dec 19, 2022 · N881FE · Cessna 208B · Crew Oxygen SystemSDR 2022F00485Control Unit · shortedSMELL OF SMOKE/ODOR IN COCKPIT AND STANDBY POWER ON ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATEDDec 8, 2022 · N1258B · Cessna 208B · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2022FA0000731Line · leakingSMOKE COMING OUT OF PILOTS SIDE VENT IN FLIGHT. UPON INVESTIGATION AFTER LANDING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LINES GOING TO THE COMPRESSOR WERE LEAKING FREON.Nov 22, 2022 · N865MA · Cessna 208B · Accessory GearboxesSDR 2022F00437Compressor · seizedSMOKE IN COCKPIT. UPON LANDING MAINTENANCE DISCOVER AC COMPRESSOR SEIZED AND DRIVE BELT HAD MELTEDOct 30, 2022 · N549PN · Cessna 208B · Cabin Compressor SystemSDR FXTA20221114001Pressure Switch · failedLOW FUEL PRESSURE CASS MESSAGE. SENSOR ON ENGINE FAILEDOct 22, 2022 · N190B · Cessna 208B · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR FXTA20221114002Pressure Switch · failedLOW FUEL PRESSURE MESSAGE. SENSOR ON ENGINE FAILED.Oct 20, 2022 · N679BA · Cessna 208B · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR MTNA20221006001Elevator · damagedRIGHT HAND ELEVATOR DROOPING AND SEPERATED FROM CONTROLS. CORRECTIVE ACTION IN WORK.Oct 6, 2022 · N715FX · Cessna 208B · Elevator StructureSDR COEA2022091304880Gcu · out of adjustFLIGHT 7801 PHX - HII DISCREPANCY: ON DESCENT INTO HII, GENERATOR SHOWING 32 VOLTS THEN STANDBY ELECT POWER ON ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED. GENERATOR OFF ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED, STANDBY ELECT POWER INOP ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED THEN BOTH STANDBY POWER CIRCUIT BRSep 12, 2022 · N880FE · Cessna 208B · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR ENHA202208300001Autopilot Sys · faultedPILOT REPORTED: I WAS ENROUTE TO BET FROM AKN. I WAS IN SOME ICING AND TRYING TO FIND AN ALTITUDE THAT WAS GOING TO WORK. I HAD A BLOCK 8,000-12,000. I WAS AT 12,000 WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY AIRSPEED WAS DECAYING FASTER THAN SEEMED NORMAL. I LOOKED OUT TO THE WIAug 27, 2022 · N410GV · Cessna 208B · Autopilot SystemSDR ENHA202208240001Tire · flatRIGHT MAIN TIRE FLAT UPON 180 DEGREE TURN FOR BACK TAXI. AIRCRAFT WAS DISABLED ON RUNWAY MAINTENANCE REPLACED TIRE ASSEMBLY AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.Aug 19, 2022 · N717PA · Cessna 208B · TireSDR FXTA20221114004Pressure Switch · failedLOW FUEL PRESSSSSURE CASS MESSAGE. SENOR ON ENGINE FAILEDAug 10, 2022 · N994BA · Cessna 208B · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR FXTA20220607003Pressure Switch · failedLOW FUEL PRESSURE CAS MESSAGE. SENSOR ON ENGINE FUEL/OIL HEAT EXCHANGER FAILED.Jun 7, 2022 · N573BA · Cessna 208B · Fuel StorageSDR FXTA20220607002Pressure Switch · failedLOW FUEL PRESSURE CAS MESSAGE. SENSOR ON ENGINE FUEL/OIL HEAT EXCHANGER FAILED.Jun 7, 2022 · N759BA · Cessna 208B · Fuel StorageSDR FXTA20220607Pressure Switch · failedLOW FUEL PRESSURE CAS MESSAGE. SENOR ON ENGINE FUEL/OIL HEAT EXCHANGER FAILED.Jun 7, 2022 · Cessna 208B · Fuel StorageSDR MTNA20220607001Brake · weakRIGHT BRAKE WEAK. REPLACED RH BRAKE ASSEMBLY.Jun 3, 2022 · N740FX · Cessna 208B · BrakeSDR 2022F00235Hose · blownPILOT REPORTS SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. AIR CONDITIONING CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HOSE BLOWN AND WIRING CONNECTION SHORTED/MELTEDMay 20, 2022 · N852MA · Cessna 208B · Air Conditioning SystemSDR 2022FA0000241Compressor · seizedON CLIMB OUT, THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED CAUSING THE DRIVE BELT TO BREAK. CREW NOTICED A BURNING ODOR AND TURNED OFF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND DID AN AIR RETURN. THE SMELL DISSIPATED UPON TURN OFF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMApr 28, 2022 · N808MA · Cessna 208B · Cabin Compressor SystemSDR 2022FA0000231Bulkhead Web · crackedPRIMARY STRUCTURAL ANGLED BULKHEAD P/N: 2612060-5, LOCATED AT F.S 474.4 WHICH INCLUDES THE LEFT AND RIGHT FORWARD HORIZONTAL STABALIZER FORWARD ATTACH POINTS WAS DISCOVERED TO BE CRACKED THROUGH THE WEBB, BELOW THE ELEVATOR CONTROL PUSHROD PASS THROUGH CUT OUTApr 27, 2022 · N4591B · Cessna 208B · Oxygen SystemSDR COEA2022032403960None · noneFLIGHT 8657, SEA-CLM: RUNAWAY ELEVATOR TRIM ON APPROACH. ELEVATOR TRIM CIRCUIT BREAKER PULLED. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE OPS CHECKED AUTOPILOT IN ALL MODES MULTIPLE TIMES AND VERIFIED PROPER OPERATION OF TRIM WHEN MOVING FLAPS. NO DEFECTS NOTED. CMar 22, 2022 · N960FE · Cessna 208B · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR MTNA202200303001None · noneRIGHT BRAKE IS SOFT. HAVE TO CONTINUE TO PUMP RIGHT BRAKE UNTIL IT IS ABLE TO USE. REMOVED AND REPLACED PRESSURE PLATE ASSEMBLY. OPS CHECK GOOD.Mar 3, 2022 · N973FE · Cessna 208B · BrakeSDR COEA2022021802788Not Reported · not reportedFLIGHT 7804, PDX - PSC AIR TURNBACK/DISCREPANCY: POD A DOOR OPENED DURING TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO PDX. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE POD A DOOR LATCHES AND POD DOOR. NO DEFEFeb 18, 2022 · N788FE · Cessna 208B · Cabin Equipment/FurnishingsSDR FXTA20221114003Pressure Switch · failedLOW FUEL PESSURE CASS MESSAGE. SENSOR ON ENGINE FAILEDFeb 15, 2022 · N404BA · Cessna 208B · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR COEA2022020201700Not Reported · not reportedFLIGHT 4701, ENROUTE GEG - PSC AIR TURNBACK / DISCREPANCY: VIBRATION IN FLIGHT DUE TO POD DOOR BEING OPEN. RETURNED TO GEG. NO EMERGENCY DECLARED. CORRECTIVE ACTION: MAINTENANCE PERFORMED GVI OF AFFECTED AREA. NO FAULTS FOUND. OPS CHECK OF DOOR SATISFACTORY.Feb 1, 2022 · N700FX · Cessna 208B · Cargo CompartmentsSDR COEA2022011801859Switch · faultedFLIGHT 8678/ENROUTE PDX - MFR, AIR TURNBACK DISCREPANCY: AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PILOT REPORTED AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO PDX. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. FIRE PJan 14, 2022 · N859FE · Cessna 208B · Exterior LightingSDR AWHA01072022Display · failedWHILE ENROUTE OAK-VIS FLIGHT 8712 G600 LOST ALL INFO AND INDICATED AN AIR DATA COMPUTER FAILURE. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TROUBLESHOOT THE PROBLEM BY TURNING IT OFF AND BACK ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE FLIGHT WAS OPERATING IN AND OUT OF IMC, DECLARED AN EMERGENCJan 7, 2022 · N995FE · Cessna 208B · Navigation SystemSDR MTNA20211216001None · noneDURING CLIMB OUT, THE THROTTLE APPEARED TO BIND. DUE TO THIS, AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED, LANDED BACK IN EWR UNEVENTFULLY. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND POWER LEVER ROD END AND CAM BOX LEVER REQUIRING ADJUSTMENT. PERFORRMED ADJUSTMENT OF THE POWER LEVER RODDec 16, 2021 · N988FX · Cessna 208B · Engine Fuel and ControlSDR 2022F00023Fuel Control · fluctuatesWHILE IN ROUTE FROM KONT TO KSMX THE PILOT EXPERIENCED ABNORMAL POWER SURGES AND ABNORMAL FLUCTUATIONS IN THE TORQUE GAGE. A REQUEST TO RETURN TO KONT WAS MADE BUT WEATHER WAS CLOSING IN. THE PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND REQUESTED TO DIVERT TO KBUR AND LANDDec 8, 2021 · N722FX · Cessna 208B · Engine Fuel and ControlSDR 2022FA0000072Hose · noneTHE PROPELLER IS DE-ICED BY TKS FLUID BY MEANS OF A SLINGER RING, A HOSE AND A SPRAY NOZZLE. THE AIRCRAFT/ENGINE/PROPELLER HAD ONLY 336.6 HOURS TOTAL TIME. ALL 4 HOSES ON THE PROPELLER WERE BADLY CRACKED ALMOST IN TWO PIECES AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT.Oct 29, 2021 · N3963C · Cessna 208B · Fuselage Structure (General)
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