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Old 7th Oct 2008, 08:34
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hikoushi
 
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8 years and about 3500 hours and so far so good. In order as best as can remember:



Partial engine failure in a C152, about 50% power loss (mag problem) with a flat tire on landing after the resulting diversion (slow leak in flight, apparently ran over something on takeoff).

Intermittent total electrical failure in IMC followed by a Localizer approach flown primarily with a handheld nav/com in a C172RG.

Vaccuum system failure right after takeoff into IMC in a Warrior.

Landed an Arrow (successfully) after a big "BOOM" and nosegear malfunction / unsafe indication; turned out the drag strut had suffered an internal fatigue failure and was pushed over the edge by engine vibration; it was completely broken in half.

2 prop overspeeds in different Aztecs (3000-3200 RPM, one on a takeoff, one on a go-around).

Full #1 hydrauic system failure in a DHC-8 with Iso Valve light and zero-flap landing, etc.




No total engine failures or fires yet. Not hoping for any in the near or distant future (except in the box, of course).
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