# Service difficulty reports: Continental IO-360-K A list on [Continental IO-360-K](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-360-k.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR CA140626008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140626008.md): Ball · corroded · Jun 26, 2014 · Cessna 172K · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve > (CAN) PILOT COMPLAINED FUEL SELECTOR WAS VERY STIFF. CYCLED IT A COUPLE TIMES AND IT SEIZED IN THE LT TANK POSITION. FUEL WAS DRAINED AND SELECTOR REMOVED. THE DETENT BALL WAS FOUND TO BE ROUGH, CHROME PEELING SLIGHTLY, SMALL AMOUNT OF CORROSION. DETENT BALL - [SDR CA110112006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110112006.md): Bearing · wrong part · Jan 12, 2011 · Cessna R172K · Propeller Blade Section > BLADE RETENTION BEARINGS ARE MANUFACTURED AS MATCHED SETS WITH CORRESPONDING SERIAL NUMBERS. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT 2 OF THE BEARING HALVES SERIAL NUMBERS DID NOT MATCH REQUIRING REPLACEMENT YAW MANUAL #MPC200. - [SDR CA050416001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050416001.md): Spar · cracked · Apr 15, 2005 · Cessna R172K · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib > (CAN) FRONT SPAR CRACKED CENTER SECTION AT LIGHTNING HOLE. - [SDR AUS20040499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040499.md): Piston · failed · Apr 18, 2004 · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (AUS) PISTON FAILED. SUSPECT FAULTY INJECTOR. LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED. - [SDR 2002FA0000683](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000683.md): Bushing · worn · May 23, 2002 · N3712V · Cessna R172K · DC Generator-Alternator > ENGINE DRIVEN ALTENATOR DRIVE FOUND WORN. - [SDR AUS20011382](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011382.md): Exhaust Valve · worn · Oct 10, 2001 · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (AUS) EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WORN EXCESSIVELY. INVESTIGATION FOUND SPRINGCAP RIDING UP ON VALVE AND CONTACTING ROCKER ARM DUE TO WORNCOLLETS. - [SDR AUS20010938](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010938.md): Piston · damaged · Feb 14, 2001 · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER PISTON HOLED IN AREA OF RING GROOVES. EXCESSIVE CRANKCASE PRESSURE VENTED OIL THROUGH THE BREATHER. LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE CAUSED NR 1 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BIGEND FAILURE. INVESTIGATION FOUND A PIECE OF BROKEN PISTON RING HAD BEEN WORKING - [SDR CA000830032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000830032.md): Cylinder · broken · Aug 5, 2000 · Cessna 172 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (CAN) AMERICAN PRIVATE OWNED AIRCRAFT TOURING GASPE REGN. TAKEOFF FROM STE.ANNE DES MONTS. 20 MILES OUT-WEST, ENGINE WENT ROUGH AND RISE IN CHT. DATE: 25 JUL 2000. TIME: 02 HR.25. PILOT PURCHED GPS INDICATING STE.ANNE AS NEAREST AIRPORT AND ADVISED FSS - [SDR CA000606007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000606007.md): Support Bracket · worn · May 20, 2000 · Cessna R172K · Trailing Edge Flaps > (CAN) WEAR WAS FOUND WHERE ROLLER IS ATTACHED TO THE FLAP SUPPORT RIB. BEARING MUST BE REMOVED TO INSPECT. FOUND WORN OVER 1/3 THROUGH FLAP SUPPORT RIB, IN NICE CIRCLES CAUSED BY BEARING/ROLLER ITSELF. THIS THE 2ND CASE SUBMITTER HAS SEEN. - [SDR CA981230030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981230030.md): Rib · cracked · Dec 30, 1998 · Cessna 337G · Rudder, Spar/Rib > (CAN).75 INCH CRACK FOUND ON RIGHT RUDDER UPPER RIB WHERE THE MASS BALANCE WEIGHT ATTACHES. REPLACEMENT RIB FABRICATED PER SRM AND AC43.13 GUIDELINES. - [SDR 99ZZZX491](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX491.md): Cylinder · cracked · Oct 25, 1998 · N5453V · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING INSPECTION FOR AN OIL LEAK, FOUND THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED BEHIND THE ROCKER COVER AREA AND EXTENDING BEHIND THE INTAKE VALVE SPRAY. ONE DAY LATER, FOUND SIMILAR CRACK ON A DIFFERENT AIRPLANE WITH THE SAME MODEL ENGINE. AFTER CLOSE INSPECTION, - [SDR 98ZZZX4476](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4476.md): Piston Pin · broken · Oct 15, 1998 · N736VN · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > ENGINE DISASSEMBLED PER AD 98-19-02. FOUND NR 4 PISTON PIN BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES. REBUSHED NR 4 CONNECTING ROD, INSTALLED NEW PISTON AND RINGS. REPLACED ALL PISTON PINS WITH NEW. - [SDR CA980825007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980825007.md): Blade · corroded · Aug 21, 1998 · Cessna R172K · Propeller Blade Section > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PAINT WAS REMOVED FROM THE BLADES AND CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE CAMBER AND THE THRUST FACE OF THE PROPELLER BLADES. THE CORROSION WAS REMOVED BY GRINDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH MCCAULEY SERVICE MANUAL 780630 AN - [SDR CA980330011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980330011.md): Seal · scored · Mar 20, 1998 · Cessna R172K · Propeller Hub Section > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE CYLINDER WAS FOUND SCORED IN THE SEAL AREA. - [SDR 98ZZZX1176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1176.md): Fuel Pump · defective · Mar 1, 1998 · N736XB · Cessna R172K · Engine Fuel Pump > IN-FLIGHT MIXTURE CONTROL WOULD STICK AND WOULD NOT GO BACK TO FULL RICH MIXTURE. PREVIOUSLY, MOISTURE STIFF BUT WOULD MOVE, AND INSPECTION FOUND NO PROBLEMS. AFTER LAST 'STICK', INSPECTION FOUND THAT IDLE CUT-OFF STOP PIN WAS LOOSE IN ITS HOLE AND FREE TO M - [SDR CA980309007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980309007.md): Bearing · corroded · Feb 24, 1998 · Cessna R172K · Propeller Assembly > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE FOLLOWING PARTS WERE FOUND CORRODED: 2 BEARING SETS; 2 ACTUATING PINS; 2 PISTON PINS; 1 CYLINDER; 80 BALL BEARINGS AND ALL PROPELLER INTERNAL PARTS. THE SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THIS CORROSION WOULD HAVE CAUSED - [SDR AU980210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980210.md): Cylinder · separated · Feb 22, 1998 · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (AUS) RT REAR CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED. - [SDR AU980209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980209.md): Cylinder · failed · Feb 18, 1998 · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (AUS) RT FRONT CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED AT ROCKER BOLT DOWN PAD. - [SDR AU971338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971338.md): Plug · loose · Oct 26, 1997 · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > (AUS) ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG NOT TIGHTENED OR LOCKWIRED FOLLOWING AN OIL CHANGE. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. - [SDR 97ZZZX4625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4625.md): Crankcase · fractured · Oct 2, 1997 · N7342K · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > LT CRANKCASE BROKE OFF AT THE TOP SIDE AT THE PERIMETER OF NR 2 CYLINDER BASE. SUSPECT CAUSE, FAILURE OF FWD THROUGH-BOLT NUT OR THREADS OR POSSIBLE INTERNAL FLAW IN CRANKCASE HALF. - [SDR CA970930002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970930002.md): Fuel Inject Line · broken · Sep 24, 1997 · Cessna R172K · Engine Fuel Distribution > (CAN) DURING FLIGHT THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH WITH A LOSS OF POWER. THERE WAS ALSO THE SMELL OF FUEL. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE NR6 FUEL INJECTOR LINE BROKEN AT THE DISTRIBUTOR CENTRE OF THE ENGINE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS THE THROTTLE CONTROL C - [SDR CA970702021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970702021.md): Spinner Prop · cracked · Jun 18, 1997 · Cessna R172K · Propeller Spinner Section > (CAN) THE PROP SPINNER WAS CHANGED DUE TO CRACKING AT 21.7 HOURS. AT 62.5 HOURS THE NEW SPINNER TORE AT THE SCREW ATTACH HOLES. SUBMITTER INSTALLED AN OLDER SPINNER AND SUGGESTS A MANUFACTURING FAULT. - [SDR CA970612006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970612006.md): Pin Base Assembl · worn · Jun 5, 1997 · Cessna R172K · Propeller Hub Section > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PIN BASE ASSEMBLY REPLACED DUE TO WE - [SDR AU961213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961213.md): Spar · cracked · Aug 26, 1996 · Cessna R172K · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib > (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER FRONT SPAR AND DOUBLER CRACKED - FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/C170/59 - AIRCRAFT IS USED FOR CATTLE MUSTERING - [SDR 95ZZZX5934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5934.md): Filter Adapter · threads stripped · Aug 26, 1995 · N1439V · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > OIL FITLER ADAPTER SEPARATED FROM ENGINE AT CRANKCASE COVER MOUNTING BOSS ALLOWING OIL SUPPLY TO BE EXHAUSTED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED 80 PERCENT OF THE MOUNTING THREADS CONTAINED IN THIS BOSS WERE STRIPPED. HIGH TEMP RTV WAS FOUND ON THESE THREADS AS WELL AS - [SDR 95ZZZX1616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1616.md): Wrist Pin · failed · Feb 20, 1995 · N736DN · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > PISTON WRIST PIN BROKE IN NR 3 CYLINDER CAUSED PISTON SKIRT TO BREAK. POLLUTED THE ENGINE WITH ALUMINUM. DAMAGED NR 3 CYLINDER, ROD, AND NR 4 PISTON WAS MARRED. THE ONLY INDICATION OF A PROBLEM WAS THE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED OFF TO HALF OF NORMAL DUE TO METAL ## 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 = 'IO360K' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-360-k/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.