Continental IO-240-B
Service difficulty reports · 346
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duckdb -csv -c "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 = 'IO240B' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
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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 = 'IO240B' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
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SDR 2005FA0000931Magneto · brokenAFTER REMOVAL OF THE RT MAGNETO, INSPECTED THE MAGNETO AND FOUND THAT ONE END OF THE FORKEND OF THE ROTOR SHAFT HAD BROKEN OFF CAUSING THE POINT TO FAIL TO OPEN. THE MAGNETO WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, WAS UNABLE TO INSPECT MAGNETO FOR FURTHER DAMAGE. (K)SDR CA051102001Washer · wrong part(CAN) THE FOLLOWING SUBMISSION WAS FOUND MISSED DURING OUR MOST RECENT INTERNAL AUDIT. DURING THE 1000HR INSPECTION IS REQUIRED THAT THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER BE REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT WHICH REQUIRES THE 4 BOLTS OF BRACKET ATTACHING THE REAR HORIZONTAL STASDR CA050506014Caliper · failed(CAN) LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID DUE TO FAILED BRAKE CALIPER.SDR CA050401003Inertia Reel · broken(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND, WHILE CHECKING THE SHOULDER HARNESS OPERATION, THAT THE REEL MECHANISM IN THE LT SHOULDER HARNESS ASSY WAS DEFECTIVE AND WAS NOT ALLOWING THE BELT TO RETRACT. AFTER REMOVAL, THE BELT WAS FINALLY RETRACTED AFTER SHSDR CA050225005Seal · loose(CAN) DURING ROUTINE 100 HR INSPECTION THE SPLINE SEAL ON THE FLAP ACTUATOR WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE. REPLACED FLAP ACTUATOR ASSY WITH NEW UNIT. SEAL HAD BEEN GLUED 105.7 HRS EARLIER. FLAP UNIT WAS REPLACED ONCE BEFORE, MARCH 1/04.SDR CA041217003Seal · loose(CAN) IT WAS NOTICED DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION THAT THE FLAP ACTUATOR SEAL HAD COME LOOSE ON THE SHAFT. ASSY WAS REMOVED AND SEAL RE-GLUED IN PLACE AS PER DIAMOND INSTRUCTION, RE-INSTALLED.SDR CA041130008Seal · looseWITH FLAPS STUCK AT LANDING POSITION DURING WALK AROUND. INSPECTION REVEALED ANOTHER FLAP ACTUATOR SEAL SEPARATION. A/C HAD JUST UNDERGONE A 200 HR INSPECTION AT WHICH TIME SEAL INSPECTED & FOUND TO BE IN PLACE. SEAL AREA IS COVED BY A COMPOSITE COVER WHICH ISDR CA041130006Seal · loose(CAN)A/C HAD FLAP STUCK FULL DOWN. INSP REVEALED FLAP ACT SEAL HAD COME LOOSE, INTERFERED WITH NR 5 FLAP SWITCH. WILL TAKE ACTUATOR FROM OTHER AC TO USE ON THIS A/C. INSP REVEALED THAT SEAL ON OTHER A/C HAD COME LOOSE TOO, BUT HAD NOT YET CONTACTED SWITCHES,SDR CA041130007Seal · loose(CAN) AC HAD THE FLAP STUCK FULL DOWN. INSP REVEALED THAT FLAP ACTUATOR SEAL HAD COME LOOSE AND INTERFERED WITH THE NR5 FLAP SWITCH. A/C WAS IN MAINT FOR A TOTALLY UNRELATED DEFECT, TROUBLESHOOTING DECIDED, THAT WE TAKE THE ACTUATOR FROM IT TO USE ON A/C. INSPSDR 2005FA0000170Pump · defectiveFUEL PUMP FAILS TO HOLD PROPER PRESSURES. SAME PROBLEM WITH ORIGINAL PUMP. CHANGED PUMP, SET PRESSURES IAW SI 097-3B. PRESSURES TO BE RE-ADJUSTED APPROXIMATELY ONCE EVERY 2-3 WEEKS. NOTICED PRESSURES CHANGE WITH SEASON TEMPERATURES. (K)SDR CA040609017Stud · broken(CAN) ENGINE RAN ROUGH ON FINAL APPROACH AND STOPPED ON ROLL OUT. ENGINE RESTARTED TO TAXI IN AND RAN VERY ROUGH AND BACKFIRED. EXHAUST VALVE ON CYLINDER NR 3 DID NOT MOVE WHEN ENGINE TURNED OVER. FOUND ROCKER AND SHAFT LOOSE IN ROCKER COVER.SDR 2004FA0000373Manifold · malfunctionedENGINE DIED ON DOWNWIND. PILOT LANDED SAFELY. ENGINE STARTED ON GROUND, BUT WAS IDLING AT 750 HAS BEEN SET AT 900. ALSO, HAD NO MIXTURE RISE. DURING SETUP FOR FUEL PRESSURE TESTS THE LINE FROM THE THROTTLE BODY TO THE FUEL MANIFOLD HAD RESIDUAL PRESSURE. THE FSDR HUN2004F00000Throttle Body · malfunctionedON THREE OCCASIONS THIS AC HAD FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. IN FEBRUARY THE ENGINE DIED AT IDLE/LOW POWER OPERATIONS. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND PROBLEM WENT AWAY (OUR OTHER DA-20C1, N6634DC, HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND REMEDY). AT THE END OF APRIL 556DC LOST POWSDR HUN2004F00001Pump · failedON THREE OCCASIONS THIS AC HAD FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. IN FEB THE ENGINE DIED AT IDLE/LOW POWER OPERATIONS. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND PROBLEM WENT AWAY (OUR OTHER DA20C1, N6634DC, HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND REMEDY). AT THE END OF APRIL 556DC LOST POWER ANDSDR CA040408005Pump · failed(CAN) INCONSISTENCIES IN FUEL PRESSURE, FUEL PRESSURE WAS CHECKED AND FOUND THAT THE LOW SIDE OF THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WAS NEAR NIL. HIGH SIDE WAS 5.5. THE FUEL PUMP FAILURE IS BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY THE AIRCRAFT BEING OUT OF SERVICE FOR LONG PERIOD OF TIMESDR CA040406006Pump · inoperative(CAN) AIRCRAFT HAD JUST BEEN RETURNED TO SERVICE AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF STORAGE (ABOUT18 MOTHS). THE AIRCRAFT FLEW 11.7 AFTER RETURNING FROM STORAGE BEFORE THE FUEL PUMP FAILED.SDR CA040308003Seal · loose(CAN) DURING A 50 HR INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SPLINED SEAL PUSHED OUT OF POSITION ON FLAP ACTUATOR ROD ASSY. ON THIS AIRCRAFT IT DID NOT MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FLAP POSITION SWITCHES. THE COMPLETE ASSY HAD BEEN REPLACED ONLY 26.3 HRS PREVIOUSLY DUE TSDR CA040222001Seal · loose(CAN) IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SPLINED RUBBER SEAL PUSHED OUT OF POSITION ON FLAP ACTUATOR ROD ASSY. ON THIS AIRCRAFT IT DID NOT MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FLAP POSITION SWITCHES. THE COMPLETE ASSY WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR INSPECTION. NEW ASSY INSTALLED.SDR CA040114002Seal · loose(CAN) PILOT REPORTED FLAP STUCK IN LANDING POSITION, UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SPLINED RUBBER SEAL PUSHED OUT OF POSITION ON FLAP ACTUATOR ROD ASSY. SPLINED RUBBER SEAL INTERFERED WITH FLAP POSITION MICRO SWITCHES. RE-INSTALLED SPLINED RUBBER SEALSDR CA040112006Seal · loose(CAN) PILOT REPORTED FLAP STUCK IN LANDING POSITION, OVERSPED FLAPS 100 KTS FOR 5 MIN,FLAP INDICATOR U/S. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT SPLINED RUBBER SEAL PUSHED OUT OF POSITION ON FLAP ACTUATOR ROD ASSY. SPLINED RUBBER SEAL INTERFERED WITH FLAP POSITIONSDR CA040127013Pump · failed(CAN) ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP P/N 653351-2 FAILED DUE TO THE SEAL BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL PUMP DRIVE. ALLOWING THE FUEL PRESSURE TO DROP AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN FOR LACK OF FUEL. THE FUEL PASSED THROUGH THE FUEL PUMP DRIVE DRAIN & OVER BOARD THE AIRCRASDR 2003FA0001230Bracket · crackedALTERNATOR BRACKET FAILED AFTER THE HEAD BROKE OFF THE AN4-5A BOLT THAT RETAINS THE BRACKET TO THE SPACER BETWEEN THE CASE AND BRACKET.SDR CA031203006Nut · loose(CAN) DURING 100 HR INSPECTION THE ROD END JAM NUT OF THE ELEVATOR PUSH PULL ROD P/N 22-2730-02-00 WAS FOUND LOOSE. THE OPPOSITE ATTACHMENT OF THE PUSH PULL ROD IS SUCH THAT THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD END TURNING IN THE TUBE THEREFORE THERE WAS NO LOSSSDR CA031118009Relay · stuck(CAN) TRIM WAS STUCK IN NOSE UP. TRIM INDICATOR WAS NOT SHOWING FULL UP (ONE LIGHT FROM FULL UP IND), WHEN TRIM WAS SELECTED BY EITHER TRIM SWITCHES THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. FOLLOWING MFG EMER PROCEDURES CHECK CB, (IN) AS THE TRIM MOVED TO FULL UP INDICATION ANSDR 2003FA0001108Control Cable · brokenMIXTURE CONTROL CABLE BROKEN AT THE FIREWALL. THIS IS THE FIFTH ONE TO FAIL ALL AT THIS LOCATION. INSPECTION OF THE 28 AIRCRAFT FLEET REVEALED 16 CABLES WITH A NOTICABLE KINK IN THE CABLE FELT WHEN LEVER IS ACTUATED AND HAND IS WRAPPED AROUND THE CABLE FORWARDSDR CA031007001Washer · worn(CAN) INVEST OF CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM NOSE AREA OF DA20-C1 , FOUND THAT LT LWR ENG MNT TO FIREWALL ATTACH BOLT WAS UNDER TORQUE (5 FT LBS VS. 15 FT LBS). MNT HAD APPROX. 60 THOU END PLAY,WAS SOURCE OF CLUNKING SOUND. RT MNT WAS ALSO UNDER TORQUE AT ABOUTSDR 2003FA0000860Throttle Cable · brokenTHROTTLE CABLE BROKE IN FLIGHT AT FULL POWER.SDR 2003FA0000700Exhaust Pipe · crackedEXHAUST STACK FLANGE CRACKED.SDR 2002FA0001329Support · crackedTHE SUPPORT BRACKET HAS BEEN FOUND CRACKED AT THE WELD ON THE LOWER LEFT SUPPORT LEG. AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME 2568. THE SUPPORT IS VERY LIGHT AND IS MOUNTED TO THE COMPOSIT VERTICAL SPAR. THE AREA UNDER THE TOWER IS NOT FLAT AND CAUSES THE TOWER TO CRACK DUE TOSDR CA020729004Hinge Bracket · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND ON BOTTOM LEFT WELD OF SUPPORT BRACKET.SDR CA020722008Support Bracket · cracked(CAN) RUDDER SUPPORT BRACKET DEVELOPED CRACKS ON THE WELD.SDR 2002FA0000170Pump · inoperativeENGINE QUIT DURING STALL PRACTICE. ENGINE WOULD START BUT NOT RUN. LANDED IN FIELD. FUEL PRESSURE TOO LOW. FACTORY REP INSTALLED SETUP GAGES AND ADJUSTED TO PROPER SPECS. ENGINE RAN GOOD AFTER PROPER ADJUSTMENT.SDR BB1Blade · separatedEXPERIMENTAL AMATEUR BUILT AIRCRAFT, INITIAL FLIGHT WITH NEW NON-CERTIFICATED VARIABLE PITCH PROPELLER MANUFACTURED BY AEROTEK AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND. BOTH COMPOSITE BLADES SEPARATED SIMULTANEOUSLY ON TAKE OFF AT 500 FT. AGL. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE BLADSDR CA010131009Flange · cracked(CAN) FLANGE CRACKED.SDR CA001107018Rotor Shaft · sheared(CAN) PLANE HAD BEEN SNAGGED FOR A 200 RPM DROP ON RT MAGNETO. MAGNETO WAS PULLED FOR INSPECTION, FOUND THE ROTOR SHAFT TO BE SHEARED. A NEW MAGNETO HAS BEEN RE-INSTALLED. (X)SDR CA001020020Drive Gear · broken(CAN) L/H MAGNETO (SLICK 4310 S/N 99042051) HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR 500 HR INSPECTION. FOUND ONE (1) TOOTH ON THE DRIVE GEAR WAS MISSING. REPLACED DRIVE GEAR (P/N 36066). REMOVED ENGINE OIL SUMP AND FOUND THE MISSING GEAR TOOTH.SDR CA000801025Clutch · slipped(CAN) STARTER MOTOR TURNS ON ATTEMPTED START. ENGINE WILL NOT ROTATE. STARTER CLUTCH REMOVED FOR ATTENTION BY CONTINENTAL MOTORS.SDR 20000907SH022Bracket · brokenBRACKET/CLAMP BROKEN AT BOND. SUBMITTER STATED MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO MISALIGNMENT AT JOINT. (X)SDR 20000831SH016Bracket · brokenBRACKET BROKEN AT BAND. CAUSE MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO MISALIGNMENT WITH MATING STRAP AT LOCATION A. (X)SDR CA000801024Clutch · slipped(CAN) STARTER SLIPPED DURING ATTEMPTED START. CONTINENTAL/DIAMOND AIRCRAFT ADVISED US TO CHANGE STARTER TO P/N 634464 I.A.W. DWG. NO.655557. A IRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICESDR CA000215030Shaft · sheared(CAN) STARTER BENDIX FOUND SHEARED AND FOUND SOME DAMAGE TO CRANKSHAFT GEAR AND ACCESSORY CASE. ENGINE SENT TO TCM FOR INVESTIGATION.SDR 99ZZZX4180Exhaust Stack · separatedSUBMITTER STATED THEY HAVE ENCOUNTERED MULTIPLE EXHAUST STACK FAILURES ON FLEET OF KATANA DA-20-C1. THE SEPARATION OCCURRING AT THE EXHAUST PORT ATTACH FLANGE. AT THIS POINT, FLEET HAS BEEN GROUNDED UNTIL ALL STACKS HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND A CAUSE HAS BEEN DSDR AU990709Lifter · faulty(AUS) HYDRAULIC VALVE LIFTERS (8OFF) FAULTY.SDR AU990696Pump · faulty(AUS) ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS: 1. STAIN MARK ON RELIEF VALVE SEAT IN PUMP HOUSING. 2. FINE SEDIMENT IN AREA OF PUMP ROTOR. 3. LIGHT SCORING ON METERING SHAFT OUTSIDE DIAMETER AND BUSH INSIDE DIAMETER. 4.SDR AU990697Fcu · faulty(AUS) FUEL CONTROL UNIT FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND SCORING ON THE SURFACES OF THE METERING PLUG AND SHAFT.SDR 99ZZZX2071Gear · failedOPERATOR REPORTED BIG DROP IN OIL PRESSURE. REMOVED OIL FILTER AND FOUND STEEL AND ALUMINUM CHUNKS (LARGE). SOURCE OF METAL WAS FOUND TO BE CAUSED BY A FAILURE OF THE STARTER DRIVE GEAR AND THE ACCESSORY DRIVE GEARS. ALL THE ABOVE GEARS WERE MISSING TEETH A
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