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Shrinking Gaskets

The following information is derived from the FAA’s Service Difficulty Reports and Aviation Maintenance Alerts

The crew for the planned mission, Robert Behnken (left) and Douglas Hurley, had made a practice run in January for the flight test in May. SpaceX
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Multiple aircraft experienced various landing gear malfunctions, including uncommanded retraction due to faulty switches, collapse from corroded components, and actuator failures.
  • Engine-related issues reported included significant oil leaks from shrinking rocker box gaskets, starter adapter failures causing noise, and magneto points assembly separation due.
  • Several of these critical component failures occurred at relatively low total operational hours for the affected parts.
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Beech C90GT King Air
Malfunctioning Gear Switch

After takeoff, the landing gear retracted with the landing gear control switch in the down-and-locked position. The landing gear retracted uncommanded as soon as the aircraft achieved a weight-off-wheels configuration during the takeoff roll.
Part Total Time: 1023 hours

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