N4175V
Operators of this aircraft
Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.
| Operator | Role | Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transpac Aviation Academy | Operator | on 2012-01-06 | Operator named in NTSB report |
Accident & incident history
Operated by TransPac Aviation Academy (per NTSB report)
Maintenance disclosures
Service Difficulty Reports filed with the FAA for this airframe. Filing is largely voluntary — the number of reports is not a measure of reliability. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.
5 reports on file, 2000-09-18 – 2003-08-25.
Part: CONNECTOR — BURNED (OVERHEAD PANEL)
DURING INSTALLATION OF RYAN TCAD 9900 BX SERIES, FOUND PLUG P5 HAS SEVERAL PINS AND WIRE COATING BURNED AND MELTED. PROBABLE CAUSE IS OVER CURRENT DRAW OF LANDING LIGHT AND NAV. LIGHT SYSTEM CAUSING HIGH RESISTANCE WHICH GENERATED ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT THE PLUG AND WIRES. RECOMMENDATION IS TO INSTALL HIGHER CAPACITY PINS TO CARRY THE LOAD OF THE CURRENT.
Part: ALTERNATOR — BROKEN (ENGINE)
WHILE PERFORMING PHASE INSPECTION ON ENGINE, FOUND EAR BROKEN ON ALTERNATOR. NEED TO MAKE SURE ALTERNATOR IS SHIM MED IN THIS AREA SO THERE IS NO STRESS ON THE EARS.
Part: PUMP — FAILED (DRY AIR)
DURING GROUND RUN, ENGINE DRIVEN DRY AIR PUMP FAILED TO PUT OUT PROPER PRESSURE AT IDLE RPM. RAN AIRCRAFT UP AND AIR PRESSURE STILL LOW AT HIGHER RPM. PROBABLE CAUSE IS HEAT AND VANES WEARING ON THIS DRY AIR PUMP.
Part: BRACKET — FAILED (ENGINE)
THIS BRACKET ATTACHES TO THE LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE COOLING BAFFLE AND ALSO SUPPORTS THE OIL COOLER ON THE LEFT HAND REAR CORNER. BRACKET REMOVED AND A NEW BRACKET INSTALLED.
Part: CONTROL CABLE — FRAYED (AILERON)
LEFT HAND AILERON BALANCE CABLE FRAYED, LOCATED UNDER THE REAR SEATS. (X)