# Service difficulty reports: Continental IO-360-KB A list on [Continental IO-360-KB](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-360-kb.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2026FA0000165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000165.md): Alternator · failed · Feb 16, 2026 · N6149K · Cessna R172K · AC Generator-Alternator > PILOT HAD AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE IN CRUISE. - [SDR NI6R201409110020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R201409110020.md): Fairing · wrong part · Sep 9, 2014 · N758HS · Cessna R172K · Aerodynamic Fairings > FOUND 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 AREA - [SDR CA130808002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130808002.md): Line · broken · Aug 7, 2013 · Cessna R172K · Engine Fuel Distribution > (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. M - [SDR 2011FA0000317](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000317.md): Engine · misoverhauled · May 16, 2011 · N736VG · Cessna R172K · Engine (Reciprocating) > REMOVED 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.7500 - [SDR CA110209030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110209030.md): Alternator · inoperative · Feb 8, 2011 · Cessna R172K · DC Generator-Alternator > DURING 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 THE - [SDR CA090514006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090514006.md): Retainer · cracked · May 14, 2009 · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (CAN) NR 1 CYLINDER INTAKE ROCKER RETAINER WAS FOUND CRACKED. - [SDR CA081125004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081125004.md): Engine · making metal · Nov 12, 2008 · Cessna R172K · Engine (Reciprocating) > (CAN) LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE DURING FLIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON NEARBY LAKE. INSP REVEALED HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN OIL SCREEN, POSSIBLY CRANKSHAFT BEARING. - [SDR CA081003009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081003009.md): Thru Bolt · broken · Oct 1, 2008 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (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 THE - [SDR CA060209003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060209003.md): Governor · damaged · Feb 2, 2006 · Cessna R172K · Propeller Governor > (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 - [SDR 2006FA0000045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000045.md): Distributor Gear · failed · Jan 18, 2006 · N4718K · Cessna R172K · Magneto/Distributor > ELEVEN GEAR TEETH FAILED ON NYLON DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. - [SDR 2005FA0000720](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000720.md): Adapter · cracked · May 2, 2005 · N9267W · Piper PA34220T · Engine Starter > STARTER 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. - [SDR 2005FA0000721](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000721.md): Adapter · cracked · May 2, 2005 · N9267W · Piper PA34220T · Engine Starter > STARTER 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. - [SDR 2005FA0000722](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000722.md): Adapter · cracked · May 2, 2005 · N9267W · Piper PA34220T · Engine Starter > STARTER 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. - [SDR 2005FA0000728](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000728.md): Adapter · cracked · May 2, 2005 · N9267W · Piper PA34220T · Engine Starter > STARTER 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. - [SDR 2005FA0000729](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000729.md): Adapter · cracked · May 2, 2005 · N9267W · Piper PA34220T · Engine Starter > STARTER 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. - [SDR 2005FA0000719](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000719.md): Adapter · cracked · May 2, 2005 · N9267W · Piper PA34220T · Engine Starter > STARTER 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. - [SDR 2004FA0000340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000340.md): Rocker · broken · Mar 31, 2004 · N736DU · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > FOUND 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 - [SDR CA031216003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031216003.md): Bracket · cracked · Nov 17, 2003 · Cessna R172K · Engine Mount Section > (CAN) ENGINE MOUNT TO FIREWALL 1/B LT LOWER CHANNEL BRACKET FOUND CRACKED. REPLACED WITH NEW. - [SDR CA020611004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020611004.md): Bearing · seized · May 26, 2002 · Cessna R172K · Alternator-Generator Drive > (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 WH - [SDR 98ZZZX3427](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3427.md): Magnet · cracked · Aug 17, 1998 · N758SZ · Cessna R172K · Magneto/Distributor > MAGNETO WAS DISASSEMBLED DUE TO BAD POINTS. INSPECTION OF ROTATING MAGNET SHOWED CRACKS ON THE BACK FACE. MAGNTO WAS REPLACED WITH NEW. - [SDR CA971128005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971128005.md): Control Cable · misinstalled · Nov 4, 1997 · Cessna R172K · Autopilot System > (CAN) AUTOPILOT NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. AILERON SERVO CABLES INSTALLED IN REVERSE, REPAIRED. - [SDR CA970930012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970930012.md): Blade · damage · Sep 19, 1997 · Cessna R172K · Propeller Blade Section > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER BLADE FOUND WITH STONE DAMAGE. PROPELLER BLADE WAS TRIMMED. - [SDR CA970530004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970530004.md): Blade · spray cut · May 20, 1997 · Cessna R172K · Propeller Blade Section > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER BLADE HAD SPRAY CUT ON LEADING EDGE. THE PROPELLER HUB REAR BORE AS OVERSIZE. - [SDR CA970501003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970501003.md): Blade · spray cut · Apr 16, 1997 · Cessna R172K · Propeller Blade Section > (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. - [SDR 96ZZZX5659](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5659.md): Adapter Assy · worn · Nov 1, 1996 · N758RV · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > BYPASS 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. - [SDR CA961002015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961002015.md): Mount · cracked · Jul 31, 1996 · Cessna R172K · Engine Mount Section > (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 PU - [SDR 96ZZZX3870](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3870.md): Piston · ring failed · Jun 27, 1996 · N758LR · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > UPON 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. - [SDR 96ZZZX369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX369.md): Cylinder · head separated · Jan 10, 1996 · N758FF · Cessna R172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > IMMEDIATELY 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. ## 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 = 'IO360KB' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-360-kb/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.