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The following is derived from maintenance facility submissions to the FAA’s Service Difficulty Reports database.

The following is derived from maintenance facility submissions to the FAA’s Service Difficulty Reports database.

The following is derived from maintenance facility submissions to the FAA’s Service Difficulty Reports database.

Displays fail. The following is derived from maintenance facility submissions to the FAA’s Service Difficulty Reports database.

Cessna 402B utililiner Oil Leaks On descent, the pilot noticed oil streaking back from top cowl louvers, then dropping oil pressure. Pilot shut down engine and feathered propeller, continuing to the nearby destination without issue. Examination revealed engine oil was bypassing the seals on the turbocharger (p/n 4066109025). Part total time: 9.0 hours Diamond DA40 […]

Cubcrafters CC18-180 Top Cub Cracked/Broken Exhaust Risers During annual inspection, found muffler end where riser attaches to be broken/cracked. Further examination found riser cracked (very tight) at weld joint. Part total time: 100.0 hours Cessna 152 Hole In Tailpipe During morning servicing of aircraft before being removed from the hangar, the technician noticed discoloration on […]

Cessna TU206G Stationair Sheared Alternator Belt Pilot heard a squealing sound at engine start. Voltmeter showed discharge. The alternator belt was found sheared and was replaced. Part total time: 370.0 hours Cessna 207 Skywagon Stretched Alternator Belt Alternator belt (p/n 5395473119) will not hold tension. It will stretch from a proper tension in a short […]

Beech 300 King Air No Unfeather Ability During engine pre-takeoff performance runs, the #2 prop would not come out of feather. Maintenance inspected the engine and performed engine runs but could not duplicate the discrepancy. Out of caution, the right engine prop governor was replaced. Part total time: 4957.0 hours Cessna 182K Skylane Low RPM […]

Beech 95-B55 Baron Failed Dynamic Relay With the landing gear switch in the up position, the gear lowered via the motor on its own. Troubleshooting revealed the dynamic relay was powering the main landing gear motor for retraction or extension at the same time regardless whether the gear switch was selected up or down. There […]

Cessna 172R Skyhawk Broken Oil Pressure Switch During a private pilot checkride, the examiner noticed oil specks on the windshield and diverted for a precautionary landing. The dipstick indicated zero oil. Examination revealed the oil pressure switch had broken and three quarts of oil remained. An airworthiness directive requires switch replacement by 3000 hours. This […]