Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Nov 1995)2 ADs may apply4 service difficulty reports
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the failure of the airplane's normal brake system due to the open position of the pressure relief valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's premature engine shutdown resulting in the airplane colliding with the localizer building.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MIA96LA017)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-04 | Wings | Jun 1, 2023 | Airframe (B-17G) |
| 2001-22-06 | Boeing Model B-17E, F, and G Airplanes | Oct 26, 2001 | Airframe (B-17G) |
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.
UPON TAKEOFF, NOTICED STEADY DROP IN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE. SHUT ENGINE DOWN AT MIN OIL PRESSURE. PRESSURE STILL DECREASING. CHECKED SCREENS AND OIL PRESSURE VALVE ON GROUND. COULD NOT GET ENGINE TO MAKE MIN ACCEPTABLE PRESSURE. REMOVED ENGINE. UPON REMOVAL OF PROP, BRONZE OR BRASS WAS IN PROP…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.ON FINAL, ENGINE WAS PRODUCING LOW OIL PRESSURE. UPON LANDING, CHECKED SCREENS, OK, CLEANED OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE AND APU FOR MAX OIL PRESSURE WAS STILL LOW. COULD NOT GET ENGINE TO PRODUCE ACCEPTABLE OIL PRESSURE. REMOVED ENGINE. (K)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.UPON ANNUAL INSPECTION, ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE SEIZED, CHECKED FOR OIL IN GIL TANK, 25 GAL REMAINING. ENGINE REMOVED FROM AC. UPON REMOVAL OF PROPELLER, PROP SHAFT WAS FULL OF METAL. NOSE CASE FAILURE. (K)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.UPON INSTALLATION OF ENGINE AT NR 3 POSITION, METAL WAS FOUND IN PROPELLER SHAFT. ENGINE HAD RUN IN TIME ONLY AS -0- TSMO. ENGINE REMOVED AND NOT RUN ON AIRCRAFT. (K)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.