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A BE1900 returned to the gate three times with the same propeller gauge problem and each time maintenance signed the malfunction off as repaired. ATC complained about the air and ground returns.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 925465 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201012 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Beech 1900 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 135 |
| Flight Phase | Climb |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Propeller |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Flying First Officer |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Commercial |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical Deviation - Procedural Maintenance Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy |
Narrative:
Aircraft had multiple write-ups for right propeller gauge issues; which were documented as rectified in the aircraft logbook. After being assured by maintenance that the aircraft was airworthy; we deemed that we had no choice but to accept the airplane; given the apparent corrective action to the propeller gauge problem. Climbing through 8;000 ft; we had the same issue; and after contacting company we were told to return to the departure airport. After the air return; maintenance fixed the issue again; and after over an hour delay we were assured the aircraft was actually fixed. We re-boarded the passengers; and left the gate again. On taxiway left; the right propeller gauge failed again. One again we returned to the gate. We were instructed to contact the tower at this time; who informed us that this was a recurring issue that was becoming a problem for them as well. This is one of many examples of this air carriers maintenance pencil-whipping fixes in order to get airplanes airborne to appease the company; without taking into consideration the safety of the passengers; the aircraft or the flight crew. This type of action by maintenance is unacceptable and dangerous.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A BE1900 returned to the gate three times with the same propeller gauge problem and each time maintenance signed the malfunction off as repaired. ATC complained about the air and ground returns.
Narrative: Aircraft had multiple write-ups for right propeller gauge issues; which were documented as rectified in the aircraft logbook. After being assured by Maintenance that the aircraft was airworthy; we deemed that we had no choice but to accept the airplane; given the apparent corrective action to the propeller gauge problem. Climbing through 8;000 FT; we had the same issue; and after contacting company we were told to return to the departure airport. After the air return; Maintenance fixed the issue again; and after over an hour delay we were assured the aircraft was actually fixed. We re-boarded the passengers; and left the gate again. On Taxiway L; the right propeller gauge failed again. One again we returned to the gate. We were instructed to contact the Tower at this time; who informed us that this was a recurring issue that was becoming a problem for them as well. This is one of many examples of this air carriers maintenance pencil-whipping fixes in order to get airplanes airborne to appease the company; without taking into consideration the safety of the passengers; the aircraft or the flight crew. This type of action by maintenance is unacceptable and dangerous.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.