# Service difficulty reports: Continental IO-360-HB

A list on [Continental IO-360-HB](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-360-hb.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR AUS20031217](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031217.md): Rocker · deformed · Nov 25, 2003 · Pac CT4B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) NR 4 CYLINDER INTAKE ROCKER DEFORMED. SUSPECT MANUFACTURING ERROR. ROCKER SHAFT RETENTION STUD BROKEN.
- [SDR AUS20031073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031073.md): Diode · failed · Sep 29, 2003 · Pac CT4B · ATC Transponder System
  > (AUS) TRANSPONDER DIODE FAILED. EVIDENCE OF MINOR BURNING ON CIRCUIT BOARD.
- [SDR AUS20030889](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030889.md): Insert · wrong part · Sep 3, 2003 · Pac CT4B · Propeller Hub Section
  > (AUS) ENGINE CRANKSHAFT FLANGE CRACKED AND LEAKING AROUND FACE. CRACK ORIGINATED AT DOWEL HOLE AND PROGRESSED APPROXIMATELY 75 PERCENT OF THE WAY AROUND THE FLANGE. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE PROPELLER HAD BEEN MODIFIED BY THE FITMENT OF A STEEL INSERT IN T
- [SDR AUS20030493](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030493.md): Control Cable · failed · May 7, 2003 · Pac CT4B · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > (AUS) FLAP LEVER INTERLINK CABLE BROKEN. LT (SLAVE) FLAP LEVER DISCONNECTED FROM RT (MASTER) LEVER.
- [SDR AUS20030008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030008.md): Control Valve · jammed · Jan 6, 2003 · Pac CT4B · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (AUS) AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF AEROBATICS A LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATIONWAS NOTED. GROUND CHECK FOUND THE ENGINE OIL QUANTITY OK. ONREMOVAL OF THE AEROBATIC OIL SYSTEM VALVE ASSEMBLY BOTTOM PLUG A1/4IN UNC SCREW WITH ATTACHED LOCKWASHER WAS FOUND. SUSPECT SCREW WA
- [SDR AUS20021268](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021268.md): Butterfly Valve · seized · Nov 1, 2002 · Pac CT4B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (AUS) THROTTLE BUTTERFLY VALVE SEIZED.
- [SDR AUS20021267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021267.md): Butterfly Valve · seized · Oct 30, 2002 · Pac CT4B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (AUS) THROTTLE BUTTERFLY VALVE PARTIALLY SEIZED.
- [SDR AUS20020415](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020415.md): Vent · fod · Apr 26, 2002 · Pac CT4B · Battery/Charger System
  > (AUS) PLASTIC BATTERY VENT TUBE INCOMPLETELY REMOVED DURING MAINTENANCE. THE LOOSE TUBE MOVED AFT AND LODGED IN THE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK LOCATED IN THE TAILCONE.
- [SDR AUS20020279](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020279.md): Housing · cracked · Mar 19, 2002 · Pac CT4B · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (AUS) ALTERNATOR FRONT HOUSING WEBS CRACKED.
- [SDR AUS20011106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011106.md): Pump · failed · Oct 19, 2001 · Pac CT4B · Vacuum Distribution System
  > (AUS) VACUUM PUMP FAILED AND DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED.
- [SDR AUS20011085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011085.md): Shaft · broken · Oct 9, 2001 · Pac CT4B · Power Lever
  > (AUS) THROTTLE LAYSHAFT CABLE CONNECTION FITTING BROKEN.
- [SDR AUS20010993](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010993.md): Tape · separated · Sep 8, 2001 · Pac CT4B · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) LH WING ROOT SEALING TAPE SEPARATED. CARBON MONOXIDE FUMESENTERED COCKPIT.
- [SDR AUS20010962](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010962.md): Pump · failed · Aug 22, 2001 · Pac CT4B · Vacuum Distribution System
  > (AUS) VACUUM PUMP SEIZED AND DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED.
- [SDR AUS20010992](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010992.md): Muffler · cracked · Aug 3, 2001 · Pac CT4B · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (AUS) RH MUFFLER CRACKED. CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES IN COCKPIT.
- [SDR AUS20010496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010496.md): Motor · failed · Apr 7, 2001 · Pac CT4B · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > (AUS) FLAP MOTOR BURNED OUT.
- [SDR AU010327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010327.md): Bearing · worn · Mar 20, 2001 · Pac CT4A · Control Column Section
  > (AUS) RT CONTROL COLUMN TORQUE TUBE BEARING WORN.
- [SDR AU010008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010008.md): Retainer · cracked · Jan 3, 2001 · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) NR 3 CYLINDER ROCKER HAT REMOVED TO REPAIR OIL LEAK. THE ROCKER PIN RETAINER WAS FOUND TO CRACKED. ON FURTHER INSPECTION OTHER ROCKER PIN RETAINERS SHOWED SIGNS OF INCIPIENT FAILURE.
- [SDR AU001156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001156.md): Pump · fod · Dec 5, 2000 · Pac CT4B · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (AUS) FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE TO ENGINE OIL PUMP. INSPECTION FOUND THAT A SMALL LOOP OF SPRING LIKE STEEL HAD ENTERED THE OIL PUMP ANDJAMMED TO PUMP GEARS CAUSING THE DRIVESHAFT TO SHEAR. INSPECTIONOF THE FOREIGN MATERIAL HAS DETERMINED THAT IT IS NOT FROM ACOMP
- [SDR AU001037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001037.md): O-Ring · damaged · Oct 22, 2000 · Pac CT4A · Engine Fuel Pump
  > (AUS) ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP O-G SEAL DAMAGED. A PORTION OF THE SEAL BLOCKED THE METERING ORIFICE AT THE FCU ALLOWING THROUGH ONLY ENOUGH FUEL FOR IDLE POWER. SUSPECT SEAL DAMAGED DURING PUMP ASSEMBLY AT OVERHAUL. (X)
- [SDR AU000933](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000933.md): O-Ring · wrong part · Sep 27, 2000 · Pac CT4A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (AUS) THROTTLE METERING PLATE O RING SEAL NOT USED IN THIS LOCATION. NO REFERENCE TO THIS O RING IN THE PARTS CATALOGUE. UNAPPROVED PART. (X)
- [SDR AU001168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001168.md): Connecting Rod · failed · Sep 1, 2000 · Pac CT4B · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) NR 1 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD LITTLE END FAILED RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE LITTLE END BUSH WAS CRACKED CAUSING THE FAILURE. SUSPECT CRACKING CAUSED BY ENGINE OVERSPEED.
- [SDR AU000248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000248.md): Relay · stuck · Mar 7, 2000 · Pac CT4A · Engine Cranking
  > (AUS) ENGINE STARTER SOLENOID RELAY JAMMED IN THE ON POSITION. STARTER MOTOR WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. (X)
- [SDR AU000279](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000279.md): Fitting · damaged · Feb 9, 2000 · Pac CT4A · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > (AUS) DISTRIBUTOR VALVE TO FUEL INJECTOR LINE FITTING LOOSE. INVESTIGATION FOUND DAMAGED THREADS WHICH ALLOWED THE NUT TO LOOSEN. FUEL LEAKING FROM FITTING.
- [SDR AU000323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000323.md): Relay · stuck · Jan 24, 2000 · Pac CT4A · Engine Cranking
  > (AUS) STARTER RELAY JAMMED ON.
- [SDR AU000322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000322.md): Mount · cracked · Jan 17, 2000 · Pac CT4A · Rudder Control System
  > (AUS) LEFT PILOT SIDE BRAKE CALIPER MOUNT CRACKED.
- [SDR AU991103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU991103.md): Switch · faulty · Oct 13, 1999 · Pac CT4A · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > (AUS) FLAP MICROSWITCH SUSPECT FAULTY.
- [SDR AU990878](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990878.md): Rocker Arm · fractured · Aug 20, 1999 · Pac CT4A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) NR 5 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE ROCKER ARM FRACTURED. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED ROCKER ARM BUSHING INCORRECTLY FITTED, COVERING THE OIL HOLE AND PREVENTING LUBRICATION. (X)
- [SDR AU990038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990038.md): Line · fractured · Jan 16, 1999 · Cessna R172K · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > (AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER INJECTOR LINE FRACTURED AT THE FERRULE ON THE DISTRIBUTOR END.
- [SDR AU981297](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981297.md): Capacitor · faulty · Oct 12, 1998 · Magneto/Distributor
  > (AUS) MAGNETO CAPACITORS FAULTY. THE EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL LEAD BREAKS AT THE SOLDER JOINT. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS A FLEET WIDE PROBLEM.
- [SDR AU970739](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970739.md): Hub · corroded · Jun 23, 1997 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER HUB EXTENSIVELY CORRODED IN MOUNTING SEAL GROOVE
- [SDR AU970606](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970606.md): Drive Hub · sheared · May 23, 1997 · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > (AUS) ALTERNATOR DRIVE HUB SHEARED
- [SDR AU970358](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970358.md): Roller · worn · Apr 14, 1997 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) CRANKSHAFT COUNTERWEIGHT ROLLERS WORN UNEVENLY
- [SDR AU970280](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970280.md): Hub · sheared · Mar 27, 1997 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > (AUS) ALTERNATOR DRIVE HUB SHEARED AT BOTH SHOULDERS - BROKEN PARTS ENTERED ENGINE OIL SYSTEM
- [SDR AU970228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970228.md): Bushing · worn · Mar 14, 1997 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) ENGINE COUNTERWEIGHT BUSHES AND ROLLERS PNO 639198 AND PNO630261-43 WORN UNEVENLY - INTERNAL CORROSION EVIDENT ON STEEL PARTS
- [SDR AU970270](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970270.md): Alternator · cracked · Mar 7, 1997 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (AUS) ALTERNATOR FRONT HOUSING CONTAINED FIVE CRACKS AROUND THE FLANGES - ON ENGINE STRIP DOWN (REFER MDR 97/0228) IT WAS FOUND THAT THE COUNTER WEIGHT ROLLERS ON THE CRANKSHAFT HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR AND THE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION IS SUSPECTED TO HAVE BEEN THE CAU
- [SDR AU960673](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960673.md): Cylinder · failed · May 20, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) ENGINE NO2 CYLINDER HAD NIL COMPRESSION - LOSS OF OIL QUANTITY AND PRESSURE - METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTER
- [SDR AU960679](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960679.md): Bearing · wrong part · May 20, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) CRANKSHAFT COUNTERWEIGHT ROLLER BEARING PNO 630261-43 INCORRECT PART - CORRECT PART NUMBER FITTED SHOULD HAVE BEEN PNO 630261-44 - COUNTERWEIGHT RETAINING WASHER WORN INTO COUNTERWEIGHT - UNAPPROVED PART - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR

## 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 = 'IO360HB'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-360-hb/reports

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