# Service difficulty reports: Continental IO-346-A A list on [Continental IO-346-A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-346-a.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2010FA0001009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001009.md): Crankshaft · failed · Aug 14, 2010 · N1000J · Beech A23A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > IN-FLIGHT CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, DURING INITIAL CLIMB, ENGINE RAN ROUGH, QUIT PRODUCING POWER AND STOPPED. ACFT LANDED IN A FIELD. NO DAMAGE INCURRED. - [SDR 2007FA0000266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000266.md): Hinge Bracket · cracked · Mar 15, 2007 · N3573R · Beech A23 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure > UPON REMOVAL OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILATOR FOR BEARING REPLACEMENT, A CRACK WAS NOTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE LEFT HINGE BRACKET THAT IS RIVETED TO THE SPAR OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILATOR. (K) - [SDR AUS20030742](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030742.md): Cylinder Head · separated · Jul 15, 2003 · Beech A23A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (AUS) NR 1 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED AT HEAD TO BARREL JOINT. - [SDR AUS20021343](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021343.md): Rod · worn · Nov 22, 2002 · Beech A23A · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > (AUS) LH AND RH MAIN LANDING GEAR SHOCK ABSORBER RODS SEVERELY WORN. LH MLG RODS WORN APPROXIMATELY 0.863MM (0.034IN). RH MLG RODS WORN APPROXIMATELY 0.457MM (0.018IN). FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAWAD/BEECH23/13. AIRCRAFT HAD OPERATED FOR 20.7 HOURS SINCE LASTPE - [SDR AUS20021344](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021344.md): Washer · unapproved part · Nov 22, 2002 · Beech A23A · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > (AUS) LT AND RT MAIN LANDING GEAR SHOCK ABSORBERS FITTED WITH PLASTIC AUTOMOTIVE TYPE BUSHES ALONG WITH PNO 169-810000-119 WASHERS. UNAPPROVED PART. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. - [SDR AUS20021345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021345.md): Landing Gear · transposed · Nov 22, 2002 · Beech A23A · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > (AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR AND RT MAIN LANDING GEAR TRANSPOSED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. - [SDR AUS20021252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021252.md): Cylinder · worn · Oct 31, 2002 · Beech A23A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (AUS) ENGINE CYLINDERS (4OFF) SEVERELY ERODED ON EXHAUST FLANGES. GASKETS LEAKING AND CAUSING BLOW-BY. ENGINE, ENGINE COMPONENTS AND FIREWALL CORRODED DUE TO EXHAUST GAS CONTAMINATION. AIRCRAFT HAD COMPLETED 20.7 HOURS SINCE LAST PERIODIC INSPECTION. - [SDR AUS20021254](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021254.md): Spar · damaged · Oct 31, 2002 · Beech A23A · Wing Spar > (AUS) RT WING SPAR REPAIRED DUE TO CORROSION. A LARGE DOUBLER IS ATTACHED TO THE AFT SIDE OF THE SPAR WEB. NO RECORD OF REPAIR OR REFERENCE TO AN ENGINEERING ORDER OR APPROVED DATA IS RECORDED IN THE LOGBOOK. THE OWNER STATES THE REPAIRS WERE CARRIED OUT IN AU - [SDR AUS20021255](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021255.md): Bracket · cracked · Oct 31, 2002 · Beech A23A · Fuselage, Wing Attach Fittings > (AUS) LT AND RT WING FORWARD ATTACHMENT BRACKETS CRACKED. CRACKS ARE LARGE AND EASILY VISIBLE TOTHE NAKED EYE. LAST PERIODIC INSPECTION WAS 20.7 HOURS PREVIOUSLY. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/BEECH23/14A2 AND BEECH SI NO 0042-031 REVII. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE - [SDR AUS20021256](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021256.md): Spinner · cracked · Oct 31, 2002 · Beech A23A · Propeller Spinner Section > (AUS) PROPELLER SPINNER CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. SPINNER APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED BY WELDING. THE QUALITY OF THE WELD REPAIRS IS VERY POOR WITH CRACKS EMANATING FROM THE WELDS. LAST PERIODIC INSPECTION 20.7 HOURS PREVIOUS. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. - [SDR AUS20021257](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021257.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Oct 31, 2002 · Beech A23A · Propeller Spinner Section > (AUS) PROPELLER SPINNER FORWARD BULKHEAD CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. BULKHEAD APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED BY WELDING WITH THEQUALITY OF WELDS VERY POOR. CRACKS EMANATING FROM THE WELDS.AIRCRAFT HAD OPERATED FOR 20.7 HOURS SINCE THE LAST PERIODICINSPECTION. PE - [SDR AUS20021258](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021258.md): Angle · corroded · Oct 31, 2002 · Beech A23A · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > (AUS) PILOTS INBOARD SEATBELT ATTACHMENT BRACKET CONTAINED SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION. AIRCRAFT HAD OPERATED FOR 20.7 HOURS SINCE LAST PERIODIC INSPECTION. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. - [SDR AUS20021259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021259.md): Bearing · unapproved part · Oct 31, 2002 · Beech A23A · Trailing Edge Flaps > (AUS) LT TRAILING EDGE FLAP OUTBOARD HINGE BEARING LOOSE IN BRACKET.SUSPECT UNAPPROVED PART. AIRCRAFT HAD OPERATED FOR 20.7 HOURS SINCE LAST PERIODIC INSPECTION. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. - [SDR AUS20021260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021260.md): Duct · unapproved part · Oct 31, 2002 · Beech A23A · Engine Air Intake System > (AUS) UNAPPROVED SCAT HOSE FITTED BETWEEN AIR FILTER AND CARBURETTOR. SCAT HOSE IS NOT DESIGNED FOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE SUCH AS FOUND ININDUCTION HOSES. WHEN REMOVED, THE HOSE WAS FOUND TO BE PARTIALLY COLLAPSED. CORRECT PNO 115167DXX100323. AIRCRAFT HADOPERATED - [SDR AUS20021261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021261.md): Yoke · cracked · Oct 31, 2002 · Beech A23A · Control Column Section > (AUS) PILOTS CONTROL YOKE CRACKED. AN ATTEMPT HAD BEEN MADE TO REPAIR THE YOKE USING GLUE. AIRCRAFT HAD OPERATED FOR 20.7 HOURS SINCE LAST PERIODIC INSPECTION. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. - [SDR AUS20021262](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021262.md): Mount · deteriorated · Oct 31, 2002 · Beech A23A · Engine Mount Section > (AUS) ENGINE MOUNT RUBBERS BADLY DETERIORATED. AIRCRAFT HAS OPERATEDFOR 20.7 HOURS SINCE PERIODIC INSPECTION. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. - [SDR 2000ZZZX404](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX404.md): Rod Bearing · worn · Dec 24, 1999 · N4708T · Beech A23A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > IN-FLIGHT, NR 3 CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILED POSSIBLY DUE TO WEAR. EXCESSIVE HEAT AND EXPANSION BUILD-UP AROUND THE NR 3 CONNECTING ROD CRANKPIN AND CAUSING THE ROD BOLTS TO BREAK APART AT THE SHANK. THE NR 3 CONNECTING ROD IS CONNECTED FROM THE CRANKSHAFT - [SDR CA990119023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990119023.md): Blade · corroded · Jan 13, 1999 · Beech A23 · Propeller Blade Section > (CAN) DUE TO CORROSION OF THE PROPELLER BLADES, CAMBER AND FACE GRINDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SENSENICH MAINTENANCE MANUAL WAS CARRIED OUT. - [SDR AU971474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971474.md): Frame · mis repair · Nov 27, 1997 · Beech A23 · Fuselage, Wing Attach Fittings > (AUS) FUSELAGE TO WING ATTACHMENT FRAME FILED OUT ON THE INSIDE RADIUS AND INCORRECT RIVET FITTED TO THE FORWARD WING MAIN SPAR SUPPORT. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PART/REPAIR. - [SDR AU971475](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971475.md): Stabilizer · incorrect mod · Nov 27, 1997 · Beech A23 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin > (AUS) STABILATOR INCORRECTLY MODIFIED IAW SI 1167. THE STABILISER HAD ONLY TWO INSPECTION PANELS FITTED TO THE UNDERSIDE INSTEAD OF THE FOUR STIPULATED IN SI 1167. - [SDR AU971477](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971477.md): Panel · incorrect mod · Nov 27, 1997 · Beech A23 · Wing, Plate/Skin > (AUS) WING INSPECTION PANELS INCORRECT SIZE. SI 0824-035 REV11 STIPULATES THE PANELS SHOULD BE 127MM (5IN) IN DIAMETER BUT THOSE FITTED ARE ONLY 100MM (4IN) DIAMETER MAKING ACCESS DIFFICULT. - [SDR AU971479](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971479.md): Coil · failed · Nov 27, 1997 · Beech A23 · Magneto/Distributor > (AUS) LH AND RH MAGNETO COILS BREAKING DOWN. MAGNETO LEADS ALSO FAULTY. ## 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 = 'IO346A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-346-a/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.