| AIRCRAFT BELOW 5700kg | ||
| GIPPSLAND GA8 – ATA 5740 WING, ATTACH FITTINGS – FITTING – SERVICEABLE. DR 611953958 | ||
| No discrepancies reported against SB GA8-2017-174.
Two similar reports received. |
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| CESSNA 402 C – ATA 5740 WING, ATTACH FITTINGS – FITTING – INCORRECT ASSY. DR 611953963 | ||
| LH Fwd Wing Attach Fitting has been incorrectly installed (loose Jo-bolts) at a previous repair and required further investigation. | ||
| PIPER PA31 350 – ATA 3230 LANDING GEAR RETRACT/EXTENSION SYSTEM – DOWNLOCK – Lubricated. DR 611954015 | ||
| No gear down indication on LH MLG upon first extension. Hook mechanism lubricated IAW SL 755. Retractions satisfactory. | ||
| PIPER PA32 300 – ATA 5711 WING SPAR – SPAR – CORRODED. DR 611954023 | ||
| During periodic inspection, bulging was evident on left spar, when LH fuel tank removed. No AD applicable to this area. Piper recommended inspection interval is every 7 years. Repairs underway. |
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| CESSNA 172 R – ATA 3260 LANDING GEAR POSITION AND WARNING SYSTEM – MICROSWITCH – FAILED. DR 611954028 | ||
| Undercarriage down warning light slow to illuminate. Down micro switch found with very high internal resistance.
New micro switch fitted. |
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| CESSNA 210 N – ATA 3260 LANDING GEAR POSITION AND WARNING SYSTEM – SWITCH – INTERMITTENT. DR 611954030 | ||
| Multiple recycles required for positive down and lock indication. Down and locked light assy intermittent. Root cause: RH MLG down lock switch / light assy intermittent. Same replaced, rigged and tested serviceable. |
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| DE HAVILLAND DH 82A – ATA 5341 FUSELAGE, WING ATTACH FITTINGS – BOLT – SUP. DR 611954033 | ||
| During tie rod replacement, IAW AD G 2014-0001-E. joint H bolts checked IAW ATSB Action number AO-20B-226-NSA-046. qty 1 bolt found to be of local manufacture with nil part number stamped on head IAW OEM requirements. | ||
| CESSNA 210 L – ATA 3230 LANDING GEAR RETRACT/EXTENSION SYSTEM – ACTUATOR – INCORRECT RIGGED. DR 611954036 | ||
| After take-off, gear failed to lock in up position. Moreover, unable to get full down and locked indication.
Root cause: Main gear actuator were not fitted with any master spline and gear was found to be misaligned by 1 spline. Leg was removed and refitted in correct location. Spline was last disturbed 200 hours previous against SID32-10-01. |
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| CESSNA U206 G – ATA 2421 AC GENERATOR-ALTERNATOR – ALTERNATOR – UNSERVICEABLE. DR 611954065 | ||
| Pilot reported that High Voltage Light illuminated twice in flight. Suspect shorted alternator windings. Troubleshooting carried out. Alternator found U/S and replaced. Ground tested serv. Aircraft returned to service. |
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| GIPPSLAND GA8 – ATA 2720 RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM – CABLE – INCORRECT ROUTED. DR 611954066 | ||
| While preparation of aircraft for export in shipping container, rudder cables not adequately secured. While assembling aircraft at destination, rudder cable slippage noted.
Recommendation: Cables to be secured during transport. Additionally, reassembly instructions should make sure that the technician inspects the rudder cables for proper routing prior to tensioning. |
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