Continental IO-360-KB

Service difficulty reports · 28

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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 = 'IO360KB'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR 2026FA0000165Alternator · failedPILOT HAD AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE IN CRUISE.Feb 16, 2026 · N6149K · Cessna R172K · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR NI6R201409110020Fairing · wrong partFOUND LT MLG FAIRING CHAFING FUSELAGE. DETERMINED THAT AFTERMARKET FAIRING PRODUCED BY UNDER PMA SA-1741005-239 TO BE MADE OF FIBERGLASS, AND AFTER APPROXIMATELY 800 FLIGHT HOURS, IT CHAFED THROUGH THE .051 SHEET METAL FUSELAGE SKIN IN SEVERAL CONTACTING AREASep 9, 2014 · N758HS · Cessna R172K · Aerodynamic FairingsSDR CA130808002Line · broken(CAN) DURING THE CRUISE PORTION OF AN FLOAT INSTRUCTION FLIGHT, THE INSTRUCTOR NOTICED AN ODOR OF FUEL AND A REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER. THE CREW DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTINARY LANDING AT A NEAR-BY FLOAT BASE. THE LANDING WAS EXECUTED WITHOUT FURTHER ISSUE. MAug 7, 2013 · Cessna R172K · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 2011FA0000317Engine · misoverhauledREMOVED ENGINE OIL PUMP SUCTION SCREEN AS PART OF 100 HR INSP. FOUND OLD STYLE SUCTION SCREEN WITH FOD IN IT CONSISTING OF 1EA, .2500" AN FLAT WASHER, 2 EA SPRINGS SUCH AS USED IN GARLOCK SEALS (THESE HAD PARTIALLY PENETRATED THE SUCTION SCREEN BY ABOUT .7500May 16, 2011 · N736VG · Cessna R172K · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA110209030Alternator · inoperativeDURING FLIGHT, THE GPS THEN THE RADIOS CUT OUT. THE PILOT LANDED SAFELY FOLLOWING PROCEDURES. MX DISCOVERED THAT THE ALTERNATOR OUTER CASE HAD SEPERATED FROM THE ALTERNATOR BODY CAUSING THE CHARGING SYS TO BE INOPERATIVE THUS THE BATTERY WAS DEPLETED AND THEFeb 8, 2011 · Cessna R172K · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA090514006Retainer · cracked(CAN) NR 1 CYLINDER INTAKE ROCKER RETAINER WAS FOUND CRACKED.May 14, 2009 · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA081125004Engine · making metal(CAN) LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE DURING FLIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON NEARBY LAKE. INSP REVEALED HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN OIL SCREEN, POSSIBLY CRANKSHAFT BEARING.Nov 12, 2008 · Cessna R172K · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA081003009Thru Bolt · broken(CAN) ON A PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, THE PILOT NOTICED A LOOSE WASHER ON THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE TOP FWD ENGINE THROUGH BOLT FOR NR 6 CYLINDER WAS BROKEN ON THE CYLINDER SIDE. THE LOOSE WASHER WAS BECAUSE THEOct 1, 2008 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA060209003Governor · damaged(CAN) ENGINE OVERSPEED ON A TOUCH AND GO LANDING AT AIRPORT, ON TAKEOFF. ENGINE WAS REPORTED ROUGH ON THE RETURN FLIGHT. THE INSTRUCTOR AND THE OWNER ONBOARD DECIDED TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY AND LAND BACK WHERE THE AIRCRAFT IS BASED AT THIS TIME. MAINTENANCE Feb 2, 2006 · Cessna R172K · Propeller GovernorSDR 2006FA0000045Distributor Gear · failedELEVEN GEAR TEETH FAILED ON NYLON DISTRIBUTOR GEAR.Jan 18, 2006 · N4718K · Cessna R172K · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2005FA0000720Adapter · crackedSTARTER ADAPTER ASSEMBLY BOLT FLANGE CRACKED AT E THE 10 O'CLOCK POSITION. HOUSING UNIT DOES NOT MATCH STARTER ADAPTER ACCESSORY CASE FOOTPRINT (OVERLAYS), RESULTING IN DIMINISHED LOAD AND VIBRATION DISTRIBUTION.May 2, 2005 · N9267W · Piper PA34220T · Engine StarterSDR 2005FA0000721Adapter · crackedSTARTER ADAPTER ASSEMBLY BOLT FLANGE CRACKED AT E THE 10 O'CLOCK POSITION. HOUSING UNIT DOES NOT MATCH STARTER ADAPTER ACCESSORY CASE FOOTPRINT (OVERLAYS), RESULTING IN DIMINISHED LOAD AND VIBRATION DISTRIBUTION.May 2, 2005 · N9267W · Piper PA34220T · Engine StarterSDR 2005FA0000722Adapter · crackedSTARTER ADAPTER ASSEMBLY BOLT FLANGE CRACKED AT E THE 10 O'CLOCK POSITION. HOUSING UNIT DOES NOT MATCH STARTER ADAPTER ACCESSORY CASE FOOTPRINT (OVERLAYS), RESULTING IN DIMINISHED LOAD AND VIBRATION DISTRIBUTION.May 2, 2005 · N9267W · Piper PA34220T · Engine StarterSDR 2005FA0000728Adapter · crackedSTARTER ADAPTER ASSEMBLY BOLT FLANGE CRACKED AT E THE 10 O'CLOCK POSITION. HOUSING UNIT DOES NOT MATCH STARTER ADAPTER ACCESSORY CASE FOOTPRINT (OVERLAYS), RESULTING IN DIMINISHED LOAD AND VIBRATION DISTRIBUTION.May 2, 2005 · N9267W · Piper PA34220T · Engine StarterSDR 2005FA0000729Adapter · crackedSTARTER ADAPTER ASSEMBLY BOLT FLANGE CRACKED AT E THE 10 O'CLOCK POSITION. HOUSING UNIT DOES NOT MATCH STARTER ADAPTER ACCESSORY CASE FOOTPRINT (OVERLAYS), RESULTING IN DIMINISHED LOAD AND VIBRATION DISTRIBUTION.May 2, 2005 · N9267W · Piper PA34220T · Engine StarterSDR 2005FA0000719Adapter · crackedSTARTER ADAPTER ASSEMBLY BOLT FLANGE CRACKED AT E THE 10 O'CLOCK POSITION. HOUSING UNIT DOES NOT MATCH STARTER ADAPTER ACCESSORY CASE FOOTPRINT (OVERLAYS), RESULTING IN DIMINISHED LOAD AND VIBRATION DISTRIBUTION.May 2, 2005 · N9267W · Piper PA34220T · Engine StarterSDR 2004FA0000340Rocker · brokenFOUND HOLE IN ROCKER COVER CAUSED BY ROCKER ARM ON EXHAUST SIDE. FOUND FWD STUD ASSY BROKEN OFF FLUSH WITH CYLINDER HEAD. STUD (PN 401852). ROCKER RETAINER (PN 631996) WAS BROKEN AND HALF MISSING (GONE OUT OF HOLE IN COVER) IB STUD HOLD DOWN NUT WAS 4 TO 5 Mar 31, 2004 · N736DU · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA031216003Bracket · cracked(CAN) ENGINE MOUNT TO FIREWALL 1/B LT LOWER CHANNEL BRACKET FOUND CRACKED. REPLACED WITH NEW.Nov 17, 2003 · Cessna R172K · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA020611004Bearing · seized(CAN) ALTERNATOR FAILURE. REAR ROLLER BEARING SEIZED SHAFT CAUSING SHAFT TO SHEAR IMMEDIATELY AFT OF THE DRIVE ASSEMBLY.NO EVIDENCE OF OR ADEQUATE LUBRICANT IN AFFECTED BEARING. OTHER PARTS OF THE ALTERNATOR APPEARED IN GOOD CONDITION EXCEPT FOR THE BRUSHES WHMay 26, 2002 · Cessna R172K · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR 98ZZZX3427Magnet · crackedMAGNETO WAS DISASSEMBLED DUE TO BAD POINTS. INSPECTION OF ROTATING MAGNET SHOWED CRACKS ON THE BACK FACE. MAGNTO WAS REPLACED WITH NEW.Aug 17, 1998 · N758SZ · Cessna R172K · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA971128005Control Cable · misinstalled(CAN) AUTOPILOT NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. AILERON SERVO CABLES INSTALLED IN REVERSE, REPAIRED.Nov 4, 1997 · Cessna R172K · Autopilot SystemSDR CA970930012Blade · damage(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER BLADE FOUND WITH STONE DAMAGE. PROPELLER BLADE WAS TRIMMED.Sep 19, 1997 · Cessna R172K · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA970530004Blade · spray cut(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER BLADE HAD SPRAY CUT ON LEADING EDGE. THE PROPELLER HUB REAR BORE AS OVERSIZE.May 20, 1997 · Cessna R172K · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA970501003Blade · spray cut(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. INSPECTION FOUND SPRAY CUTS ON THE LEADING EDGE AND THE TIP ANGLES OUT. THE BLADE EDGES WERE FILED AND THE TIP ANGLES WERE REPAIRED.Apr 16, 1997 · Cessna R172K · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 96ZZZX5659Adapter Assy · wornBYPASS PLUG CAME OUT OF HOUSING. FOUND WORN PLUG AND DAMAGED HOUSING. PLUG IS STAKED IN IF BYPASS VALVE IS NOT USED. FOUND METAL IN OIL FILTER AT PREVIOUS OIL CHANGE 10 HRS PRIOR AND AT THIS OIL CHANGE. SUBMITTER STATED MFG NEEDS BETTER WAY TO SECURE PLUG.Nov 1, 1996 · N758RV · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA961002015Mount · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION THE AME NOTICED UNUSUAL MOVEMENT IN THE ENGINE COWLING. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE STEEL END FITTING ON THE LEFT HAND UPPER ENGINE MOUNT STRINGER ON THE AFT FACE OF THE FIREWALL TO BE SEVERELY CRACKED. THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS FOUND PUJul 31, 1996 · Cessna R172K · Engine Mount SectionSDR 96ZZZX3870Piston · ring failedUPON DISASSEMBLY AFTER LOW COMPRESSION READING, FOUND THE LOWER PORTION BY OIL SCRAPER RING MISSING FROM THE PISTON. SUSPECT DUE TO THE OIL SCRAPER RING HANGING UP, THUS, STUCTRURAL MALFUNCTION.Jun 27, 1996 · N758LR · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX369Cylinder · head separatedIMMEDIATELY AFTER LIFT OFF HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, 3 MORE ENTERED CABIN, ABORTED TAKEOFF AND SHUT DOWN ENGINE. REMOVED COWL AND FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL.Jan 10, 1996 · N758FF · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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