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Beechcraft A36 Bonanza Stator And Rectifier Failure During descent, electric power was lost. Selected standby alternator. Unable to extend gear electrically; manually extended gear and landed uneventfully. Removed alternator (p/n 649304). Repair station replaced the stator and rectifier. Part total time: Unknown Beechcraft 58 Baron Cracked Solder Joint Pilot reported left alternator was intermittent (indicator […]

Beech C90A King Air Worn Right Fuel Cap Crew noticed fuel leaking from right outboard wing fuel cap. Aircraft returned to departure airport and the fuel cap was replaced with a new cap. The aircraft has since flown multiple legs with no defects noted. Part total time: Unknown Beech 300 King Air Obstructed Fuel Cap […]

Cessna 402B Businessliner Oil Seal Failure During descent into the destination, the pilot could see oil streaking back from top cowl louvers and oil pressure began dropping. Pilot shut down engine and feathered prop. Landed without issue. Maintenance found oil aft of the accessory gearbox, appearing to be from around the turbo area. Further investigation […]

Beechcraft 58 Baron Cold-Weather Failure While at cruise altitude of 14,000 feet on a very cold day, the Garmin G500 panel flagged the airspeed, altitude, AIS and OAT; heading and horizon were all “X’d” out. Loss of all data from the AHARS (p/n GDC74A). Pilot used the backup instruments to complete the flight. Whenever cold, […]

Beech C33A Debonair Shorted Voltage Regulator Overvoltage warning light illuminated. Installed a new voltage regulator (p/n R1530b), started engine, switched on electrical system, warning light came on. After troubleshooting with manufacturer’s support, unit shorted internally. Manufacturer blamed faulty alternator and would not honor warranty. Unit will not work with this system no matter what manufacturer […]

Cessna U206E Stationair Broken Fuel Selector Shaft The fuel selector shaft’s top u-joint (p/n 1216608200) was twisted and a tab broke as the pilot was selecting different tank going through the off position, due to stiff fuel selector valve caused by ice buildup on valve. Part total time: Unknown Cessna 310K Cracked Landing Gear Shafts […]

Beech 58 Baron Failed Landing Gear Motor The pilot attempted to extend the landing gear but had no indication it was down. The tower verified the gear was not extended. After troubleshooting, he manually extended the gear and landed uneventfully. Technicians found the gear did not fully retract and the landing gear relay circuit breaker […]

Cessna T182T Turbo Skylane Cracked And Leaking During an annual inspection, the overboard exhaust pipe was discovered cracked and leaking at the wastegate attachment flange. Part total time: Unknown Cessna T206H Turbo Stationair Defective Weld Defective part is cracked at a weld and had to be replaced under warranty. The defective part came in a […]

Cessna 172P Skyhawk Loose Throttle Cable Pilot noticed the throttle had no bounce at full travel. After the cowling was removed, it was discovered that the throttle control’s lower portion had come loose from the rest of the cable. When the throttle was moved, the cable would move full travel, but the inner cable was […]

Cessna T182T Turbocharged Skylane Cracked Wastegate Attach Flange During annual inspection, overboard exhaust pipe was discovered cracked and leaking at the waste gate attach flange. Part total time: Unknown Cessna T206H Turbocharged Stationair Disengaged Slip Joint Overboard exhaust elbow, between the wastegate and the tailpipe disengaged by the slip-joint from wastegate flange, p/n 1250992-4. No […]