Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest May 2014)1 AD may apply1 service difficulty report
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The assembler’s improper fabrication of a fuel line (hose) and the subsequent failure to verify that it was not occluded, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during takeoff.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for WPR14LA201)
The failure of the wheel hub flange, which allowed the over size tire to expand and impinge on the brake disc and caliper, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for WPR10LA253)
These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-11-02 | Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Series Reciprocating Engines | Jul 19, 1999 | Engine (R1340 SERIES) |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.
WHEEL ASSY INNER FLANGE FAILED INFLT. FLANGE BROKE INTO SEVERAL PIECES. TIRE (TUBE TYPE) PUSHED INWARD & PUSHING THE FLANGE PIECES INTO BRAKE ROTOR & DEPRESSED THE CALIPER PISTON. DURING FLT, PILOT NOTICED RT BRAKE PEDAL FELT LOCKED & FLUID LEAKING FROM RT BRAKE VALVE. CONTACTED BASE OF OPS &…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.