Continental 0-300 series

Service difficulty reports · 37

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_key = 'O300'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR 2019FA0000411Line · brokenAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCY WITH SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. LANDED UNDER TOTAL ENGINE POWER LOSS. INITIAL INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE LINE THAT SUPPLIES THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE FRACTURED INSIDE THE FLARE FITTING ON THE ENGINE CONNECTION CAUSING THE ENGNov 19, 2019 · N6271E · Cessna 172 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2013FA0000120Counterweight · looseWHILE PERFORMING ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING FOR THE RUDDER WIRING, RUDDER COUNTERWEIGHT ATTACH RIVETS WERE EITHER WORN THROUGH THE MOUNTING BRACKET OR MISSING. ONLY 1 OF THE 8 ATTACH RIVETS WAS ENGAGED IN THE COUNTERWEIGHT. SEIZURE OF THE RUDDER ASSY COULD OFeb 22, 2013 · N5648T · Cessna 172E · Rudder StructureSDR 2012FA0000818Cylinder · crackedNR 5 CYLINDER CRACKED HALF WAY UP BARREL CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.Jul 10, 2012 · N4261L · Cessna 172G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2011FA0000507Cylinder · brokenFOUND METAL PARTICLES IN OIL SCREEN AT 30 HOURS AND AGAIN AT 74 HOURS. FOUND CYLINDERS COMING APART INSIDE BORE. PIECES MEASURED .4 X .3 INCHES.Aug 8, 2011 · N3598C · Cessna 170B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2009FA0000647Cam · deformedTHE CAM FOR THE MAGNETO WAS FOUND TO BE NON UNIFORM IN SHAPE. AFTER INSTALLATION OF THIS PART THE POINT GAP WAS DIFFERENT ON EACH CAM LOBE.Jul 22, 2009 · N4960R · Cessna 172H · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2008FA0000220Control Wheel · brokenON TAXI FROM REFUELING PILOT WAS MAKING A LT TURN IN FRONT OF HANGER. PULLED CONTROL WHEEL FULL AFT (TO TAKE WEIGHT OFF OF FRONT WHEEL) CONTROL WHEEL BROKE OFF IN HIS HAND. (OUTSIDE TEM APPROX 20 DEGREES) BREAK WAS FROM LWR LT (7 OCLOCK) TO UPPER RT (2 OCLOCFeb 22, 2008 · N34264 · Cessna 172A · Control Column SectionSDR 2008FA0000123Bulkhead · crackedPROP SPINNER FWD, BULKHEAD CRACKED NEAR MOUNT BOLTS. PART PROBABLY NOT STURDY. RECOMMEND PART BE MADE OF THICKER METAL DOUBLER INSTALLED. ALSO, IT APPEARED THAT MOUNT BOLT HOLES MAY BE TOO LARGE. (K)Jan 14, 2008 · N4987R · Cessna 172H · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2007FA0001075Adapter · wornLT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE ARM ADAPTER RIVET HOLES WERE WORN POSSIBLY DUE TO UNSECURED CONTROLS IN GUSTY WINDS.Dec 12, 2007 · N3901S · Cessna 172E · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2007FA0000874Rod End · brokenLT SIDE STEERING ROD WITH 215.92 HRS SINCE NEW HAD THE REAR BALL END THAT ATTACHES TO THE RT RUDDER BAR ASSY BREAK. THE BALL ROD END BROKE AND LEFT THE T/R STEERING ROD AS THE ONLY STEERING FOR THE NOSE GEAR. THE RODS ARE NOT SOLID RODS, THEY ARE DESIGNED TOJul 28, 2007 · N2423U · Cessna 172D · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 2007FA0000459Bracket · brokenDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION BRACKET (PN 04140616-1-532). FOUND BROKEN AND CRACKED IN OTHER LOCATIONS. LOCATED UNDER FLOOR CENTER SECTION AT FLIGHT CONTROL BELL CRACK. REPLACED WITH NEW PART. REQUEST INSPECTORS CHECK THIS AREA OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS CAREFULLY Apr 4, 2007 · N8879U · Cessna 172F · Rudder Control SystemSDR 2007FA0000046Stringer · crackedCRACKED AT FORWARD END AND PROGRESSES AFT. PROP STRIKE, OUT OF BALANCE PROP. EXAMPLE FROM C-170B WITH THE ENGINE INSTALLED. (K)Jan 5, 2007 · N3436D · Cessna 170B · Wing, Longeron/StringerSDR 2007FA0000047Stringer · crackedCRACKED AT FWD END AND PROGRESSES AFT. PROP STRIKE, OUT OF BALANCE PROP? AIRCRAFT HAS A HISTORY OF WING REPAIRS FROM GROUND LOOPS BUT HAS SINCE HAD A ENGINE UPGRADE TO MFG. (K)Jan 5, 2007 · N3436D · Cessna 170B · Wing, Longeron/StringerSDR 2006FA0000372Axle · crackedCRACKS IN BOTH UPPER BOLT HOLES THAT SECURE AXLE TO STRUT ASSEMBLY ON BOTH LT AND RT MLG. PROBABLE CAUSE MAYBE HARD LANDING OR FATIGUE CRACKS DO TO NORMAL USE. (K)Mar 9, 2006 · N9219X · Piper PA34220T · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 2006FA0000081Rod · rustedROD END FAILED. AIRCRAFT TURNED LT AND IMPACTED AN EMBANKMENT. SMALL AMOUNT OF RUST ON ROD END AT THE THREADED AREA. (K)Jan 8, 2006 · N9852T · Cessna 172A · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 2005FA0000692Control Column · corrodedWHILE ACCOMPLISHING SEB ON CONTROL YOKE, FOUND WATER WHEN INSP HOLE WAS DRILLED AT BASE OF CENTER TUBE. .2500 CUP OF BLACK RESIDUE WAS FOUND WHEN TUBE WAS CUT OPEN. INSIDE OF CONTROL YOKE TUBE WAS RUSTED MODERATELY THE FULL LENGTH OF CENTER TUBE. NO LEAK INJan 19, 2005 · N2881L · Cessna 172H · Control Column SectionSDR 2005FA0000026Control Panel · wornAIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED DURING A LANDING ACCIDENT. PILOT WAS UNABLE TO FLARE AIRPLANE. DURING A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION BY FAA INSPECTORS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE AIRPLANE'S CONTROL TEE PULLEYS FOR THE AILERON SYSTEM WOULD GET (HUNG UP) ON THE Jan 13, 2005 · N8803B · Cessna 172 · Flight Control SystemSDR 2005FA0000334Battery · corrodedFOUND D (LARGE) SIZE DURACELL BATTERIES USED IN ELT`S EXPELLING AND CORRODED. EXPIRATION DATE 2008Oct 14, 2004 · N6735A · Cessna 172 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 2004FA0000284U Bolt · shearedFOUND U BOLT ON LT MAIN GEAR SHEARED IN THREAD AREA UNDER NUT. PROBABLY NUT WAS OVERTORQUED.Mar 3, 2004 · N5705R · Cessna 172F · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 041332Drain · crackedPILOT REPORT OF FUEL LEAK FROM SELECTOR. FOUND LEAKAGE PAST SHAFT SEAL. REMOVED SELECTOR VALVE FOR REPAIR. CCA-1550 DRAIN VALVE WAS INSTALLED IN BOTTOM OF SELECTOR VALVE. WHEN DRAIN VALVE WAS REMOVED, ORING RETAINING WASHER AT END OF DRAIN VALVE WAS OBSERVED TFeb 12, 2004 · N6341E · Cessna 172 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR 2003FA0000589Bearing Race · wornMAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL BEARING CUPS SHOWS SIGNS OF FAILURE BY SCUFFING. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH INNER AND OUTER CUPS ON TWO (2) MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEELS FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR (4) FAILURES.Jun 3, 2003 · N7145T · Cessna 172 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 2003FA0000588Bearing Cage · deterioratedMAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL BEARING CUPS SHOW SIGNS OF FAILURE BY PITTING. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH INNER AND OUTER CONES ON TWO (2) MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEELS FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR (4) FAILURES.Jun 3, 2003 · N7145T · Cessna 172 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 2003FA0000371Bolt · misinstalledDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE RT DIRECT AILERON CABLE (PN 0510105-72) WAS FOUND TO BE CHAFFING ON THE RT WING AFT ATTACH BOLT THREADS AND NUT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT BOTH THE LEFT AND RT AFT WING ATTACH BOLTS WERE INSTALLED BACKWARDS WITH THE THRMar 26, 2003 · N6934X · Cessna 172B · FastenersSDR 2003FA0000449Master Cylinder · misoverhauledANNUAL INSP, ACCESS PANELS WERE REMOVED,TO INSPECT BRAKE MASTER CYL, ASSOC FITTINGS. MASTER CYL WERE DISCOVERED TO BE UNAPPROVED PARTS. CYL ASSY RESEMBLED CORRECT PART IN DESIGN, LABEL READ (TRANSMITTING PRESSURE CYLINDEY, TYPE CZD101, NO: 153/200 DATE OF EXMar 25, 2003 · N7326T · Cessna 172A · Master Cylinder/Brake ValveSDR 2003FA0000306Baffle · brokenDURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN LOOSE, ALLOWING BAFFLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL STARVATION DURING A DECENT WITH A LOW FUEL QUANTITY AND COULD CAUSE ERRONEOUS FUEL QUANTITY INDICAMar 20, 2003 · N5241F · Cessna 172F · Fuel StorageSDR 2003FA0000289Baffle · brokenDURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN LOOSE, ALLOWING BAFFLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL STARVATION DURING A DECENT WITH A LOW FUEL QUANTITY AND COULD CAUSE ERRONEOUS FUEL QUANTITY INDICAMar 14, 2003 · N4977R · Cessna 172H · Fuel StorageSDR 2003FA0000290Baffle · brokenDURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN LOOSE, ALLOWING BAFFLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL STARVATION DURING A DECENT WITH A LOW FUEL QUANTITY AND COULD CAUSE ERRONEOUS FUEL QUANTITY INDICAMar 14, 2003 · N5134F · Cessna 172F · Fuel StorageSDR 2003FA0000291Baffle · brokenDURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN LOOSE, ALLOWING BAFFLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE FUEL TANK. COULD CAUSE FUEL STARVATION DURING DECENT WITH A LOW FUEL QUANTITY AND COULD CAUSE ERRONEOUS FUEL QUANTITY INDICATIONS DUE TO INTEMar 14, 2003 · N5203F · Cessna 172F · Fuel StorageSDR 2003FA0000372Wheel · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSP, NOSEWHEEL ASSY WAS REMOVED IN ORDER TO INSPECT THE BEARINGS FOR CONDITION. ONE BEARING CUP WAS FOUND CORRODED. WHEN LW67010 CUP WAS REMOVED FROM WHEEL HALF, TECH DISCOVERED BRG BORE SEVERELY WORN. BEARING CUP HAD BEEN GLUED IN PLACE WITHMar 13, 2003 · N7326T · Cessna 172A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 2003FA0000448Wheel · wornANNUAL INSPECTION, NOSEWHEEL ASSY WAS REMOVED IN ORDER TO INSPECT BEARINGS FOR CONDITION. ONE BEARING CUP WAS FOUND CORRODED. WHEN LW67010 CUP WAS REMOVED FROM WHEEL HALF, DISCOVERED BEARING BORE SEVERELY WORN. BEARING CUP HAD BEEN GLUED IN PLACE WITH A REDMar 13, 2003 · N7326T · Cessna 172A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 2002FA0001101Hinge Pin · damagedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RIGHT OUTBOARD AILERON HINGE PIN HAD COME OUT OF THE HINGE ABOUT 5 INCHES. ONE COTTER PIN WAS STILL IN PLACE AND THE OTHER COTTER PIN WAS ONLY HALF THERE.Aug 22, 2002 · N6643A · Cessna 172 · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2002FA0001011Pulley · loosePILOT REPORTED NO ALTERNATOR OUTPUT. INSPECTION FOUND PULLEY LYING INSIDE COWLING FROM ALTERNATOR. ALTERNATOR STILL ON MOUNTS, BUT LOOSE.Jun 28, 2002 · N1684F · Cessna 172H · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2002FA0000697Selector Valve · misinstalledSPRING WAS INSTALLED BACKWARD. FUEL WOULD NOT SHUT OFF LEFT TANK. TO PREVENT RECURRENCE VALVE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER OVERHAUL.May 13, 2002 · N2538U · Cessna 172D · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR 2002FA0000156Connecting Rod · failedNR 3 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD AND CAP FAILED AT THE CRANKSHAFT. CONNECTING ROD FELL TO BOTTOM OF CYLINDER BORE AND WAS REPEATEDLY STRUCK BY THE CRANKSHAFT UNTIL ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER FINAL POWER REDUCTION DURING A ROUTINE LANDING. PJan 5, 2002 · N3910R · Cessna 172H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2002FA0000036Rheostat · burnedSMOKE IN COCKPIT, COMING FROM OVERHEAD. TURNED OFF RADIO LIGHT RHEOSTAT AND INSTRUMENT LIGHT RHEOSTAT. SMOKE THEN QUIT. INVESTIGATION FOUND RADIO LIGHT RHEOSTAT WAS OVERHEATING AND SMOKING. RHEOSTAT WAS REMOVED.Dec 28, 2001 · N3297L · Cessna 172H · Flight Compartment LightingSDR 2002FA0000021Connecting Rod · failedNUMBER THREE CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD AND CAP FAILED AT CRANKSHAFT. THE CONNECTING ROD THEN FELL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CYLINDER BORE AND WAS STRUCK REPEATEDLY BY THE CRANKSHAFT UNTIL ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER FINAL POWER REDUCTION DUNov 26, 2001 · N3910R · Cessna 172H · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2001FA0000493Bulkhead · crackedBULKHEAD CRACKED AT LOWER RIGHT CORNER WHERE STEERING CABLE PULLEY BRACKET ATTACHES.Oct 23, 2001 · N3511C · Cessna 170B · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 96ZZZX5422Crankcase · failurePUSH ROD FAILURE RESULTED IN ENGINE STOPPING AND SUBSEQUENT CRANKCASE FAILURE. (ROD THROUGH CASE.) SUBMITTER SUSPECTS OIL PUMP FAILURE, ENGINE OVERHEAT.Oct 17, 1996 · N1132H · Aronca 15AC · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
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