# Service difficulty reports: Continental IO-240-A

A list on [Continental IO-240-A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-240-a.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR CA150110001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150110001.md): Gasket · failed · Jan 9, 2015 · Diamon DA20C1 · Fuel Quantity Sensor
  > (CAN) DURING FUEL SENDER REPLACEMENT IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SENDER GASKET WAS SWELLED AND CRACKING. GASKET WAS REPLACED WITH SENDER. SENDER HAD BEEN REPLACED 534 HRS EARLIER IN JULY 2014.
- [SDR 2014FA0000086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000086.md): Pump · malfunctioned · Feb 19, 2014 · N928DA · Diamon DA20C1 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > WHEN PULLING BACK ON FUEL/AIR MIXTURE CONTROL, ENGINE LEANS OUT MUCH QUICKER THAN NORMAL CAUSING ENGINE TO LOSE POWER ABRUPTLY AND STOP.
- [SDR CA120802015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120802015.md): Cotter Pin · broken · Jul 27, 2012 · Diamon DA20C1 · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION WHILE CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL, WE FOUND A SMALL PIECE OF COTTER PIN ON THE OIL DRAIN PLUG MAGNET. BOTH MAGNETO WERE REMOVED AND THE PIECE WAS CONFIRMED COMING FROM THE MAG GEAR NUT. 2 NEW COTTER PIN, PN M2556 WERE INSTALLED IA
- [SDR 2010FA0000536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000536.md): Tube · worn · May 27, 2010 · N802CT · Diamon DA20C1 · Rudder Control System
  > PILOT RUDDER PEDAL "S" TUBE WORN THROUGH.
- [SDR 2009FA0000940](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000940.md): Coupling · failed · Oct 25, 2009 · N789DF · Amtr KITFOXSERIE5 · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > ALTERNATOR DRIVE COUPLING FAILED IN FLIGHT CAUSING LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL CHARGING CAPABILITY. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO HOME BASE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THIS PART. FIRST PART (NEW ENGINE) AT 271 HOURS, REPLACED WITH REBUILT PART. THIS O
- [SDR 2009FA0000939](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000939.md): Coupling · failed · Nov 15, 2006 · N789DF · Amtr KITFOXSERIE5 · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > ALTERNATOR DRIVE COUPLING (ONE PIECE UNIT) FAILED IN FLIGHT. LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL CHARGING CAPABILITY. OCCURRED DURING NIGHT FLIGHT. UNSCHEDULED LANDING MADE. BATTERY CHARGED AND FLIGHT BACK HOME THE NEXT DAY (DAYLIGHT)
- [SDR 2006FA0000019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000019.md): Roll Pin · missing · Jan 9, 2006 · N917AF · Diamon DA20C1 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > ROLL PIN LOCKING THE NOSE STRUT ELASTOMERIC SPRING PLATE (PN 20-3220-05-02) TO THE SHOCK ABSORBER ROD (PN 20-3220-05-01) HAD WORKED OUT UNLOCKING THE ASSY.
- [SDR 2005FA0001646](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001646.md): Roll Pin · loose · Dec 20, 2005 · N922AF · Diamon DA20C1 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > ROLL PIN LOCKING THE NOSE STRUT ELECTROMETRIC SPRING PLATE (PN 20-3220-05-02) TO THE SHOCK ABSORBER ROD (PN 20-3220-05-01) HAD WORKED OUT UNLOCKING THE ASSY.
- [SDR 2005FA0001647](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001647.md): Roll Pin · loose · Dec 20, 2005 · N915AF · Diamon DA20C1 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > ROLL PIN LOCKING THE NOSE STRUT ELECTROMETRIC SPRING PLATE (PN 20-3220-05-02) TO THE SHOCK ABSORBER ROD (PN 20-3220-05-01) HAD WORKED OUT UNLOCKING THE ASSY.
- [SDR 2005FA0001532](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001532.md): Landing Gear · unlocked · Nov 10, 2005 · N932AF · Diamon DA20C1 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > ROLL PIN LOCKING THE NOSE STRUT ELECTROMETRIC SPRING PLATE (PN 20-3220-05-02) TO THE SHOCK ABSORBER ROD (PN 20-3220-05-01) HAD WORKED OUT UNLOCKING THE ASSY.
- [SDR 2005FA0001521](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001521.md): Fuel Tank · cracked · Nov 4, 2005 · N517JT · Diamon DA20C1 · Fuel Storage
  > DURING OUTER MAINTENANCE FOUND FUEL TANK CRACKED IN NP SURFACE AT CENTERAL APT SPOT WELD FOR INTERNAL BAFFEL. INSTALLED NEW FUEL TANK TO CORRECT PROBLEM. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0001444](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001444.md): Canopy · separated · Oct 5, 2005 · N644DC · Diamon DA20C1 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > GLASS SEPARATING FROM FRAME. (EA07200505548) (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0001445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001445.md): Canopy · separated · Oct 5, 2005 · N542DC · Diamon DA20C1 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > CANOPY GLASS SEPARATING FROM FRAME. (EA07200505547) (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0001291](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001291.md): Control Tube · corroded · Sep 2, 2005 · N89671 · Cessna 140 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > THE IB RT FLAP AND SECTION OF THE FLAP CONTROL TUBE WERE EXAMINED. THE CONTROL TORQUE TUBE WELD CONTAINED SURFACE CORROSION AND A FATIGUE CRACK WAS NOTED.
- [SDR 2005FA0001397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001397.md): Throttle Cable · failed · Nov 4, 2004 · N102U · Diamon DA20C1 · Power Lever
  > THROTTLE CABLE BROKEN INSIDE OF CABLE HOUSING 26 INCHES FROM CABLE END. NOTED THAT CABLE ASSEMBLY MAKES TIGHT RADIUS BEND BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL, JUST AFT OF FIREWALL. (K)
- [SDR 2004FA0000230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000230.md): Sleeve · loose · Feb 20, 2004 · N922AF · Diamon DA20C1 · Empennage Flight Control Surfaces, Attach Fittings
  > THE SLEEVE ON THE RUDDER HINGE PIN CAME LOOSE FROM ITS LOCTITED POSITION ON THE PIN AND WORKED UP INTO THE CAVITY ABOVE THE BEARING ON THE FIN. RUDDER HAD CONSIDERABLE PLAY AT THE TOP.
- [SDR 2004FA0000255](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000255.md): Stall Warning · frozen · Jan 5, 2004 · N102U · Diamon DA20C1 · Stall Warning System
  > WE HAVE FOUND THAT THE STALL WARNING SYSTEM ON THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT IS PRONE TO FREEZE UP. MOISTURE IS INTRODUCED TO THE SYSTEM THROUGH THE SENSORY HOLE IN THE LEFT WING. MOISTURE TRAVELS TO THE LOW POINT IN THE SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE AIRCRAFT BELLY AD FREEZ
- [SDR AUS20030522](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030522.md): Bracket · cracked · May 12, 2003 · Eagle EAGLEXTS150 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (AUS) FLAP HINGE SUPPORT BRACKETS (PN 5731001-05 AND PN 5731001-02) CRACKED. RT INNER BRACKET FAILED AND LT INNER BRACKET CRACKED.
- [SDR AUS20030126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030126.md): Bolt · sheared · Jan 15, 2003 · Eagle EAGLEXTS150 · Engine Mount Section
  > (AUS) BOTTOM RT ENGINE MOUNT BOLT SHEARED.
- [SDR 2002FA0001239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001239.md): Hinge · cracked · Sep 13, 2002 · N978CT · Diamon DA20C1 · Rudder Structure
  > DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION MECHANIC FOUND CRACK ON LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF LOWER RUDDER HINGE SUPPORT TOWER NEXT TO THE WELD LINE. PART WAS REPLACED WITH NEW PART.
- [SDR 2002FA0000269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000269.md): Valve Spring · failed · Feb 16, 2002 · N731LJ · Cessna A188B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, PERFORMED A COMPRESSION CHECK ON ALL ENGINE CYLINDERS. TWO CYLINDERS FAILED THE CHECK LEAKING BY THE VALVES. REMOVED CYLINDERS, DISASSEMBLED. CHECKED VALVE SPRINGS INNER AND OUTER TENSION PER CONT OVERHAUL MANUAL USING A VALVE SPRI
- [SDR AUS20020086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020086.md): Gear · worn · Jan 30, 2002 · Eagle EAGLEXTS150 · Magneto/Distributor
  > (AUS) LH AND RH MAGNETO GEARS WORN.
- [SDR AU990814](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990814.md): Exhaust Pipe · cracked · Aug 17, 1999 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (AUS) ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE CRACKED IN THE AREA BELOW THE MOUNT FLANGE ATTACHMENT WELD. THE CRACK HAD PROGRESSED FOR APPROXIMATELY HALF OF THE PIPE CIRCUMFERENCE.
- [SDR AU990698](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990698.md): Muffler · cracked · Jul 14, 1999 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (AUS) EXHAUST MUFFLER CRACKED IN THREE PLACES FROM SHROUD SUPPORT WELDS. CRACK LENGTHS ALL LESS THAN 12.7 MM (0.5 INCH).
- [SDR AU990357](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990357.md): Exhaust Pipe · cracked · Apr 19, 1999 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE CRACKED AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE IN THE AREA JUST BELOW THE MOUNTING FLANGE.
- [SDR AU990049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990049.md): Exhaust Pipe · cracked · Jan 25, 1999 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE TO CYLINDER MOUNTING FLANGE CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 50.8 MM (2 INCHES) AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE OF WELD. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/X-TS/1. PART TC: 195.
- [SDR AU990047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990047.md): Exhaust Pipe · cracked · Jan 16, 1999 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (AUS) NR 2 AND NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE TO CYLINDER MOUNTING FLANGES CRACKED AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE WELD. CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 50.8 MM (2.0 INCH). MUFFLER CANS ALSO CRACKED IN THREE PLACES AT WELDS SECURING THE SHROUD SUPPORT BRACKETS. FOUN
- [SDR AU971353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971353.md): Gear · damaged · Oct 8, 1997 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > (AUS) ENGINE ACCESSORY DRIVE GEARS HAD DAMAGED AND BROKEN TEETH.
- [SDR AU970730](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970730.md): Seal · loose · Jun 27, 1997 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > (AUS) VACUUM PUMP DRIVE SHAFT SEAL LOOSE - FOUND WHEN PAD BLANKING PLATE REMOVED TO RECTIFY OIL LEAK - NO VACUUM PUMP FITTED TO THIS AIRCRAFT

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_key = 'IO240A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-240-a/reports

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