SDR 510018368 Jabiru 1600A Reciprocating engine cylinder section valve seat separated. Engine exhaust valve seat dropped. Engine had numerous other problems leading up to seat separation. Many other problems found when engine disassembled for repair.
SDR 510018368 Jabiru 1600A Reciprocating engine cylinder section valve seat separated. Engine exhaust valve seat dropped. Engine had numerous other problems leading up to seat separation. Many other problems found when engine disassembled for repair.
SDR 510018751 Boeing 717-200 Aerodynamic fairing lever incorrect fit. Tail cone release lanyard for aft emergency slide incorrectly routed. Further investigation found the release cam lever (pin) was fitted 180 degrees out and the lanyard was attached to the guide/bracket instead of to the lever. Fleet investigation found another two aircraft with the same incorrect installation. P/No: 3961567501
SDR 510018725 Eurocopter AS365N Main rotor gearbox oil jet pin hole corrosion. Main rotor gearbox leaking from area of engine input reduction housing. Investigation found the leak was from a corrosion pin hole in the oil jet. P/No: 365A32106601. TSN: 1967 hours
SDR 510018723 Eurocopter AS365N Main rotor blade cracked. Yellow main rotor blade cracked on lower surface at Stn 1000. P/No: 365A11005008. TSN: 8241 hours
SDR 510018718 Saab SF340B Nose landing gear bellcrank cracked. Nose landing gear strut steering collar bellcrank cracked. P/No: 38110622. TSO: 1008 hours
SDR 510018714 Continental IO550C Reciprocating engine power section camshaft unserviceable. Camshaft cracked. Found during inspection following propeller strike. P/No: 654084A1. TSN: 1 hours
SDR 510018710 Continental TSIO520R Reciprocating engine power section crankcase unserviceable. LH crankcase half main bearing saddles cracked. Found during bulk strip following propeller strike. P/No: 656676. TSO: 103 hours
SDR 510018709 Continental TSIO520R Reciprocating engine power section crankshaft unserviceable. Crankshaft propeller shaft exhibited crack indications on rear. Crankshaft had been ground approximately 0.020in below standard. P/No: 649134. TSO: 103 hours
SDR 510018709 Continental TSIO520R Reciprocating engine power section crankshaft unserviceable. Crankshaft propeller shaft exhibited crack indications on rear. Crankshaft had been ground approximately 0.020in below standard. P/No: 649134. TSO: 103 hours
SDR 510018671 Lycoming IO540K1A5 Reciprocating engine power section connecting rod unserviceable. Metal in engine oil filter. No.4 cylinder connecting rod little end bush broken up and displaced. Piston also damaged. P/No: LW19332. TSO: 925 hours
SDR 510018650 Continental IO240B Engine starter motor failed. Starter motor failed during start. Starter drive gear sheared. Inspection of crankshaft gear found damaged beyond limits. P/No: BC3201. TSN: 103 hours
SDR 510018650 Continental IO240B Engine starter motor failed. Starter motor failed during start. Starter drive gear sheared. Inspection of crankshaft gear found damaged beyond limits. P/No: BC3201. TSN: 103 hours
SDR 510018592 Swearingen SA227DC Main landing gear yoke failed. LH main landing gear lower yoke fitting sheared causing LH landing gear wheels to turn sideways and skid along runway, causing aircraft to veer to the left and leave the runway and enter the sand. The landing gear then dug into the sand allowing the LH propeller to contact the soft ground. P/No: 2751505001. TSN: 20,160 hours/21,678 cycles TSO: 20,160 hours/21,678 cycles
SDR 510018592 Swearingen SA227DC Main landing gear yoke failed. LH main landing gear lower yoke fitting sheared causing LH landing gear wheels to turn sideways and skid along runway, causing aircraft to veer to the left and leave the runway and enter the sand. The landing gear then dug into the sand allowing the LH propeller to contact the soft ground. P/No: 2751505001. TSN: 20,160 hours/21,678 cycles TSO: 20,160 hours/21,678 cycles
SDR 510018592 Swearingen SA227DC Main landing gear yoke failed. LH main landing gear lower yoke fitting sheared causing LH landing gear wheels to turn sideways and skid along runway, causing aircraft to veer to the left and leave the runway and enter the sand. The landing gear then dug into the sand allowing the LH propeller to contact the soft ground. P/No: 2751505001. TSN: 20,160 hours/21,678 cycles TSO: 20,160 hours/21,678 cycles
SDR 510018528 Robinson R44 Main rotor swashplate fork cracked. P/No: A2057. TSN: 1471 hours
SDR 510018518 Lycoming TIO540J2BD Reciprocating engine engine cylinder failed. LH engine No.1 cylinder failed and shattered. Minor damage to cowl. Investigation continuing.
SDR 510018518 Lycoming TIO540J2BD Reciprocating engine engine cylinder failed. LH engine No.1 cylinder failed and shattered. Minor damage to cowl. Investigation continuing.
SDR 510018504 Bell 206B Rotorcraft cooling fan system – impeller cracked. Oil cooler blower assembly cracked. P/No: 206061432031
SDR 510018499 Airbus A320-232 Landing gear actuator bushing unserviceable. Nose landing gear actuator bushing migrated, with excessive free play and sealant cracked.
SDR 510018471 CASA C212EE Rudder control system shaft cracked. Rudder torque tube shaft splines cracked. P/No: 21246237010300. TSN: 1655 hours/1158 cycles
SDR 510018463 Kawasaki BK117B2 Main rotor blade damaged. Main rotor blade root resin chipped beyond limits. P/No: 117151521. TSN: 1152 hours
SDR 510018437 Eurocopter AS332L Engine oil cooler shroud cracked. Oil cooler fan shroud cracked. Crack length approx. 170mm (6.6in).
SDR 510018412 Eurocopter AS365N Main rotor blade unserviceable. Main rotor blade primary structure exposed due to evaporation of leading edge sealing compounds. Leading edge also de-bonded in numerous areas. Blade had operated for approx. 60 hours since major repairs including replacement of leading edge protection strips. P/No: 365A110050007. TSN: 4614 hours TSO: 60 hours
SDR 510018412 Eurocopter AS365N Main rotor blade unserviceable. Main rotor blade primary structure exposed due to evaporation of leading edge sealing compounds. Leading edge also de-bonded in numerous areas. Blade had operated for approx. 60 hours since major repairs including replacement of leading edge protection strips. P/No: 365A110050007. TSN: 4614 hours TSO: 60 hours
SDR 510018392 Fokker F28 MK0100 Master brake valve housing cracked and leaking. Main landing gear brake housing cracked and leaking in two places in the piston bore radius in area of previous repair. Crack lengths approximately 10mm and 8mm (0.39in and 0.31in). Found during eddy current inspection. P/No: 50099043
SDR 510018392 Fokker F28 MK0100 Master brake valve housing cracked and leaking. Main landing gear brake housing cracked and leaking in two places in the piston bore radius in area of previous repair. Crack lengths approximately 10mm and 8mm (0.39in and 0.31in). Found during eddy current inspection. P/No: 50099043
SDR 510018381 Eurocopter EC135P2 Tail rotor drive shaft bearing failed. Tail rotor drive shaft No.4 bearing failed. Rubber had split and separated from bearing. Bearing was also found to be rough and tight in operation. P/No: 552200. TSN: 3028 hours/116 months