# Service difficulty reports: Continental IO-470-U

A list on [Continental IO-470-U](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-470-u.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2005FA0001244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001244.md): Attach Fitting · corroded · May 16, 2005 · N700MA · Cessna 310J · Fuselage, Wing Attach Fittings
  > DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE WING FITTING WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED SO SEVERE THAT IT WAS ALMOST.2500 OF THE WAY THRU THE FITTING. PICTURES ENCLOSED THAT SHOW DAMAGE. FITTING WAS LOCATED ON THE LT SIDE, AFT TOP FITTING. (K)
- [SDR 310EE](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/310EE.md): Support Bracket · broken · Aug 8, 2003 · N310EE · Cessna 310J · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > RH LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING. FOUND THAT THE UPPER BELLCRANK BRACKETT P/N 0811303-1 WHICH SUPPORTS AND GUIDES THE RT MAIN LANDING GEAR PUSH/PULL TUBES FROM GEAR BOX TO GEAR ASSEMBLY SEPERATED FROM BULKHEAD DUE TO MOUNTING RIVET FAILURE. THIS SEPERATION
- [SDR AUS20020003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020003.md): Door · misinstalled · Jan 2, 2002 · Cessna 310L · Emergency Exits
  > (AUS) EMERGENCY EXIT INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. ONLY TWO OF THREE LATCHING PINS ENGAGED. EMERGENCY RELEASE CABLE LOOPED AND THE TWO LATCHING PINS WERE FITTED BACKWARDS. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE EMERGENCY EXIT TO BE RELEASED.
- [SDR 20010412CW009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010412CW009.md): Cylinder · leaking · Mar 1, 2001 · N515HW · Cessna 310J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > AIRCRAFT LANDED. OIL LEAKING FROM LEFT ENGINE. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 4 CYLINDER VALVE COVER BROKEN DUE TO VALVE ROCKER ASSEMBLY BROKEN FROM CYLINDER BOSS. PROBABLE CAUSE STUCK VALVE OR METAL FATIGUE AT BOSS.
- [SDR CA001005010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001005010.md): Downlock · misaligned · Apr 9, 2000 · Cessna 310J · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) - RIGHT GEAR COLLAPSED AFTER LANDING. DOWNLOCK FOUND MISADJUSTED (TOO SHORT). DOWNLOCK BELLCRANK, SIDE BRACE LINK REPLACED. DOWNLOCK READJUSTED. (X)
- [SDR CA990318038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990318038.md): Window · separated · Feb 23, 1999 · Cessna 310J · Emergency Exits
  > (CAN) AFTER T/F EMERGENCY WINDOW DEPARTED AIRCRAFT. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE WINDOW SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT AND PROCEEDED TO PEEL BACKWARDS. THE EMERGENCY CABLE WAS NOT PULLED. THE REAR LOCKING PINS WERE BENT AND THE WINDOW TABS WERE RIPPED FROM THE
- [SDR AU990139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990139.md): Backplate · cracked · Feb 3, 1999 · Cessna 310K · Propeller Spinner Section
  > (AUS) RT PROPELLER SPINNER BACKING PLATE FAILED. BACKING PLATE HAD CRACKED AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE BEND FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 DEGREES.
- [SDR AU981033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981033.md): Hub · cracked · Jul 23, 1998 · Cessna 310K · Propeller Hub Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED THROUGH THE THREADS IN NR 2 BLADE SOCKET. CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 50.8MM (2 INCHES). CRACK DOES NOT FOLLOW THE THREADS AROUND THE SOCKET.
- [SDR AU980422](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980422.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Apr 9, 1998 · Cessna 310L · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > (AUS) FORWARD FUSELAGE BULKHEAD AND BRACKET AT LOCATED AT STN 27.25 CRACKED. BULKHEAD SUPPORTS THE PULLEYS FOR THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING CABLE. PART TC: 6,445.
- [SDR AU971345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971345.md): Control · jammed · Oct 16, 1997 · Cessna 310Q · Aileron Control System
  > (AUS) AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM JAMMED. EVIDENCE OF FOD LODGED BETWEEN CHAIN AND SPROCKET.
- [SDR AU970682](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970682.md): Electrical Sys · faulty · Jun 19, 1997 · Cessna 310L · Electrical Power System
  > (AUS) AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. FIBREGLASS PROTECTIVE SHIELD OVER LH AND RH FIELD FUSES ON THE LH FIREWALL HAD CHAFED THROUGH THE LH ALTERNATOR FIELD CABLE. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCEERROR
- [SDR AU970688](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970688.md): Cylinder · damaged · Jun 19, 1997 · Cessna 310L · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) NO2 AND NO6 CYLINDERS DAMAGED BY INGESTION OF SEPARATED ALTERNATE AIR DOOR BRACKET. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR AU970689](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970689.md): Bracket · separated · Jun 19, 1997 · Cessna 310L · Engine Air Intake System
  > (AUS) ENGINE ALTERNATE AIR DOOR BRACKET SEPARATED AND INGESTED INTO ENGINE
- [SDR AU970690](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970690.md): Nut · loose · Jun 19, 1997 · Cessna 310L · Mixture Control
  > (AUS) ENGINE MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE OUTER SHEATH NUT NOT ATTACHED
- [SDR AU970691](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970691.md): Alternator · inoperative · Jun 19, 1997 · Cessna 310L · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (AUS) ALTERNATOR EMERGENCY FIELD SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. SEE MDR 97/0682FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
- [SDR AU970692](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970692.md): Diode · inoperative · Jun 19, 1997 · Cessna 310L · Battery/Charger System
  > (AUS) BATTERY MASTER SYSTEM DIODE INOPERATIVE.
- [SDR AU970693](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970693.md): Mount · worn · Jun 19, 1997 · Cessna 310L · Engine Mount Section
  > (AUS) RH ENGINE RH REAR ENGINE MOUNT LANDS WORN EXCESSIVELY. SEE MDR97/0685 FOR DEFECT ON RH ENGINE LH REAR MOUNT FAILURE
- [SDR AU970428](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970428.md): Striker · cracked · Apr 26, 1997 · Cessna 310L · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > (AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR MICROSWITCH STRIKER ARM CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM SWITCH
- [SDR AU970505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970505.md): Headset · damaged · Apr 20, 1997 · Cessna 310L · Audio Integrating System
  > (AUS) HEADSET LEAD MELTED DUE TO SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN CO-PILOTS PHONEJACK AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTING WIRE
- [SDR AU970679](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970679.md): Plate · damaged · Mar 11, 1997 · Cessna 310L · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR FACE PLATE DAMAGED
- [SDR AU970685](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970685.md): Mount · broken · Mar 11, 1997 · Cessna 310L · Engine Mount Section
  > (AUS) RH ENGINE REAR ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER BROKEN.
- [SDR AU970686](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970686.md): Door · loose · Mar 11, 1997 · Cessna 310L · Engine Air Intake System
  > (AUS) ENGINE ALTERNATE AIR DOOR BRACKET LOOSE AND INCORRECTLY RIGGED
- [SDR AU970687](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970687.md): Exit Door · sealed · Mar 11, 1997 · Cessna 310L · Emergency Exits
  > (AUS) EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR SEALED CLOSED. SEALANT HAD TO BE CUT TO ALLOW THE EXIT TO BE REMOVED. AD/GEN/37 LAST CARRIED OUT ON THE 15TH OCTOBER 1996. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR AU961083](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961083.md): Spinner Blkhd · cracked · Jul 31, 1996 · Cessna 310L · Propeller Spinner Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKED FROM ATTACHMENT SCREW HOLES - SUSPECT CRACKS HAD EXISTED FOR SOME TIME - INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE DOUBLER ASSEMBLY PNO 0895008-4 HAD NOT BEEN FITTED - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR
- [SDR AU961082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961082.md): Switch · dirty · Jul 26, 1996 · Cessna 310L · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > (AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK MICROSWITCH DIRTY
- [SDR AU961081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961081.md): Torque Tube · failed · Jul 18, 1996 · Cessna 310L · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACTION SYSTEM TORQUE TUBE SPLIT - INBOARD LANDING GEAR DOOR ACTUATING ROD ROD-END PNO 5045025-1MISSING FROM MLG RETRACTION LINKAGE IDLER BELLCRANK PNO 0841106-5DUE TO LOSS OF TORQUE OF THE ATTACHMENT NUT
- [SDR AU960737](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960737.md): O-Ring · wrong part · May 24, 1996 · Cessna 310L · Propeller Assembly
  > (AUS) PROPELLER CONTAINED THE FOLLOWING FAULTS:- 1. INCORRECT RETENTION NUT 'O' RINGS FITTED2. RETENTION NUT NOT TORQUED 3. NO MOLY KOTE LUBRICANT ON FERRULE THREADS OR BLADE THREADS4. OLD TYPE PRESSURE LATCH STILL FITTED - SHOULD HAVE BEENREPLACED WITH LATEST

## 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 = 'IO470U'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-470-u/reports

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