# Service difficulty reports: Continental IO-520-D A list on [Continental IO-520-D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-d.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. Page 1 of 6 · 283 reports - [SDR 2024FA0000749](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000749.md): Bracket · broken · Oct 3, 2024 · N185PM · Cessna A185F · Engine Mount Section > MOUNTED IN THE RT FRONT POSITION, FOUND BROKEN DURING OIL CHANGE. - [SDR 2016FA0000644](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000644.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTERS WHICH CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT IS SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS. - [SDR 2016FA0000645](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000645.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS. - [SDR 2016FA0000647](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000647.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS. - [SDR 2016FA0000649](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000649.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS. - [SDR 2016FA0000650](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000650.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS. - [SDR 2016FA0000651](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000651.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS. - [SDR 2016FA0000652](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000652.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS. - [SDR 2016FA0000653](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000653.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS. - [SDR 2016FA0000654](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000654.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS. - [SDR 2016FA0000643](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000643.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 7, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTERS, WHICH CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT HAVE SPALLED AND CORRODED. THE LIFTERS WERE REPLACED. - [SDR 2016FA0000585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000585.md): Lifter · spalled · Nov 30, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTERS WHICH CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT HAVE BEGUN TO SPALL AND PIT. THERE IS ONLY 268.2 HOURS SINCE THE ENGINE WAS REPAIRED AND THE LIFTERS WERE REPLACED DUE TO A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THE OLD LIFTERS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A CHRONIC PROBLEM AS IT HAS - [SDR CA160105006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160105006.md): Yoke · corroded · Dec 22, 2015 · Cessna A185F · Control Column Section > (CAN) DURING VISUAL INSPECTION OF CONTROL YOKE ASSEMBLY, PN 0760030-1, HOLE NOTED IN HORIZONTAL STEEL TUBE ON LT SIDE OF CONTROL YOKE WELDED ASSEMBLY, PN 0711850-1, APP. 2" FROM WELDED JOINT TO VERTICAL TUBE. HOLE APPROXIMATELY.2" ACROSS AND OVAL IN SHAPE. O - [SDR CA151214012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151214012.md): Nut · split · Dec 11, 2015 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE NR 6 CYLINDER FORWARD UPPER THROUGH STUD NUT WAS FOUND SPLIT. THE NUT WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW NUT, PN SA652541, BN 143819, AND TORQUE TO THE CORRECT VALUE IAW THE APPLICABLE MM. - [SDR 2015FA0000605](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000605.md): Bushing · failed · Oct 16, 2015 · N1541F · Cessna 185D · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > AIRCRAFT CAME IN FOR A 50 HR INSPECTION. WHEN ENGINE OIL SCREEN WAS PULLED, IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL IN IT. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NR 2 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BUSHING, PN 530658 WAS SIDINGRATING. NOTE: AT FIRST OIL CHA - [SDR 2015FA0000599](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000599.md): Lifter · spalled · Oct 6, 2015 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Engine (Reciprocating) > UNDER NORMAL OPERATIONS THE ENGINE DEVELOPED ALMOST ALL SPALLED VALVE LIFTERS AND CAM TO THE DEGREE NEEDING REPLACEMENT OF ALL LIFTERS AND THE CAM. THIS IS THE 3RD ENGINE TO SUFFER THIS TYPE OF OCCURRENCE IN 3 YEARS. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE - [SDR 2015FA0000600](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000600.md): Lifter · spalled · Oct 6, 2015 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > UNDER NORMAL OPERATIONS THE ENGINE DEVELOPED ALMOST ALL SPALLED VALVE LIFTERS AND CAM TO THE DEGREE NEEDING REPLACEMENT OF ALL LIFTERS AND THE CAM. TIME SINCE REBUILD 677 HRS. THIS IS THE 3RD ENGINE TO SUFFER THIS TYPE OF OCCURRENCE IN 3 YRS. CAUSE IS UNKNO - [SDR 2015FA0000601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000601.md): Lifter · spalled · Oct 6, 2015 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Engine (Reciprocating) > UNDER NORMAL OPERATIONS THE ENGINE DEVELOPED ALMOST ALL SPALLED VALVE LIFTERS AND CAM TO THE DEGREE NEEDING REPLACEMENT OF ALL LIFTERS AND THE CAM. TIME SINCE REBUILD 1092 HRS. THIS IS THE 3RD ENGINE TO SUFFER THIS TYPE OF OCCURRENCE IN 3 YRS. CAUSE IS UNKN - [SDR CA151007015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151007015.md): Shroud · broken · Oct 2, 2015 · Cessna A185F · Engine Noise Suppressor > (CAN) PILOTS NOTED BANGING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AT LOW IDLE. ENGINE SHUTDOWN, COWLING WAS REMOVED. HEAT MUFFLER SHROUD WAS FOUND BROKEN AND BANGING AGAINST ENGINE MOUNT. HEAT MUFFLER WAS INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE NONE WAS FOUND. NEW HEATER SHROUD WAS INSTALL - [SDR CA150827002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150827002.md): Spring · failed · Aug 19, 2015 · Cessna A188B · Main Landing Gear > (CAN) AT ABOUT 20 MILE AN HR ON THE TAKE OFF ROLL THE LT MAIN GEAR SPRING SNAPPED OFF ABOUT 6 " UP FROM THE AXLE, CAUSING THE ACFT TO SPIN TO THE LT AND TILT UP RESULTING IN THE PROPELLER IMPACTING THE GROUND AND A SUDDEN STOPPAGE OF THE ENGINE. ACFT CAME TO R - [SDR CA150617019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150617019.md): Support · damaged · Jun 17, 2015 · Cessna 182P · Elevator Miscellaneous Structure > (CAN) DURING ELEVATOR CONTROL MOVEMENT, THE CLEVIS PIN AN21-10, ATTACHED TO THE ARM ASSEMBLY, IS CONTACTING THE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY WEARING A.025 DEEP GROOVE IN THE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY. THIS IS APPROX 50% OF THE MATERIAL THICKNESS. THIS GROOVE EXTENDS DIRECTLY T - [SDR ZM9C2015FA0000433](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZM9C2015FA0000433.md): Mount · cracked · Jun 1, 2015 · N1238F · Cessna A185F · Engine Mount Section > CRACKS VISUALLY IDENTIFIED IN 3 LOCATIONS ON ENGINE MOUNT, 0751003-31. MOUNT IS APPROVED BY MFG FOR INSTALLATION WITH 2 BLADE PROP ONLY. ACFT IS APPROVED BY STC FOR INSTALLATION OF ENGINE AND 3 BLADE PROP WITH THIS MOUNT. - [SDR 2015F00081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015F00081.md): Stringer · cracked · Apr 1, 2015 · N3868Q · Cessna A185F · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib > DURING A YEARLY FLOAT REMOVAL, FOUND A CRACK IN BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL STRINGERS. THESE CRACKS WERE AT BOTH REAR ATTACH POINTS FOR THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. - [SDR CA131211001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131211001.md): Landing Gear · collapsed · Dec 11, 2013 · Cessna A185F · Main Landing Gear > (CAN) ACFT WAS TAXIING AROUND APRON, AND WHILE MAKING A RT TURN THE LT MAIN GEAR IN INADVERTENTLY COLLAPSED. PERFORMED ENGINE GROUND RUN TO RUN HYDRAULICS, HAS STC SA7GL INSTALLED, PUT SWITCH TO EXTEND GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED, RELEASED ACFT OFF OF FLOATS, CONFIR - [SDR CA131209014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131209014.md): Seal · leaking · Dec 9, 2013 · Cessna A185F · Fuel Boost Pump > (CAN) CUSTOMER REPORTS FUEL LEAKS FROM ELECTRIC FUEL BOOST PUMP WHEN OPERATING: TROUBLESHOOTING CARRIED OUT AND FOUND FUEL LEAKS FROM ELECTRIC FUEL BOOST PUMP MOTOR SHAFT SEAL WHILE OPERATING. REMOVED PN 4140-00-17. - [SDR CA131025008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131025008.md): Rotor · cracked · Oct 25, 2013 · Cessna 207 · Magneto/Distributor > (CAN) MAGNETO WAS RECEIVED WITH A TAG STATING "MAG DEAD". WHEN TESTED THE MAGNETO DID NOT PRODUCE A SPARK UNTIL OVER 1000 RPM. THE MAGNETO HAD ITS ORIGINAL TORQUE SEAL FROM TCM ON THE SCREWS, INDICATING IT HAS NOT BEEN APART SINCE O/H. THE POINTS WERE FOU - [SDR 2013F00177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013F00177.md): Engine · shutdown · Aug 30, 2013 · N6590E · Cessna A185F · Engine (Reciprocating) > APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER DROPPING OFF PASSENGERS, EXPERIENCED A TOTAL ENGINE SHUTDOWN. AFTER SAFELY LANDING, USED ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP TO RESTART ENGINE. WITH A SUCCESSFUL START, RESUMED TRIP. AGAIN ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER, EXPERIANCED TOTAL ENGINE S - [SDR CA130814003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130814003.md): Collector · cracked · Aug 13, 2013 · Cessna A185F · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > (CAN) DURING CLIMB OUT AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PILOT HEARD A LOUDER THAN NORMAL ENGINE NOISE. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL, SO THE PILOT FLEW TO THE MAINTENANCE FACILITY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE RT EXHAUST COLLECTOR WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT THE ELBOW. - [SDR CA130605011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130605011.md): Exhaust Duct · cracked · Jun 4, 2013 · Cessna A185F · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE RT EXHAUST COLLECTOR, PN 0750238-47AWL, TSN:96.7 HRS, WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE EXHAUST COLLECTOR WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW COLLECTOR, PN 0750238-47AWL TO RECTIFY THE DEFECT. - [SDR CA130605005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130605005.md): Bracket · bent · May 24, 2013 · Cessna A185F · Trailing Edge Flaps > (CAN) COULD NOT RETRACT FLAPS ON MORNING RUN UP. BRACKET BENT LOW ENOUGH FOR UPPER IN INBD FLAP ATTACHMENT TO INTERFERE WITH MOVEMENT. PREVENTING FLAP FROM RETRACTING. PREVIOUS FLIGHT CONDITION THAT COULD ACCOUNT FOR BENT BRACKET IS THAT THIS 185 FLOAT PLAN - [SDR CA130412014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130412014.md): Magneto · multiple fail · Apr 11, 2013 · Cessna A185E · Magneto/Distributor > (CAN) IMPULSE COUPLING CAM CRACKED AT KEYWAY, FOUND EXCESSIVE ANTISEIZE AND EXCESSIVE RETAINER NUT TORQUE AT FACTORY ASSY, BOTH CAPACITOR O-RING SEALS ROTTED BY OZONE (3-NEW NEEDLE BEARING CAME WITH LIGHT WHITE GRERASE WHICH ON 1ST 100HRS INSPECTIONS IS FOU - [SDR YAAA201306200001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YAAA201306200001.md): Piston · fractured · Mar 6, 2013 · N1704U · Cessna 207 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > NUMBER 1 PISTON WAS FRACTURED AT THE PISTON PIN BORE, RELEASING THE NR 1 ROD AND PISTON PIN ASSY AT THE SMALL END. THE UNSUPPORTED NR 1 ROD AND PISTON ASSY CAUSED EXTREME MECHANICAL DAMAGE TO THE REAR SECTION OF THE CRANKCASE AND CAMSHAFT. - [SDR CA130205003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130205003.md): Fitting · cracked · Jan 31, 2013 · Cessna A185E · Main Landing Gear Attach Section > (CAN) DURING REASSEMBLY AFTER REPAIR, THE LT MAIN GEAR SADDLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE CORROSION ON LOWER FORWARD EDGE. UPON A CLOSER INSPECTION OF THE AREA, A STRESS CRACK WAS DISCOVERED UNDER THE CORROSION. THE GEAR SADDLE WAS R & R WITH NEW TO RECTIFY THE DEFECT - [SDR CA120911007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120911007.md): Exhaust Duct · cracked · Sep 7, 2012 · Cessna A185E · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > (CAN) EXHAUST Y PIPE, CRACKED INTERNALLY AT THE JUNCTION OF LT AND RT HAND EXHAUST BANK. IF MATERIAL BREAKS FREE IT WILL GO DIRECTLY INTO THE INLET OF THE TURBO CHARGER. THIS EXHAUST SYS IS MFG AND INSTALLED UNDER STC SE00215DE AND STC SA00214DE. - [SDR CA120830002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120830002.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · Aug 30, 2012 · Cessna A185E · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > (CAN) ACFT APPLIED POWER FOR TAKEOFF AND ENGINE DID NOT ACCELERATE PAST IDLE. FCU REPLACED AND GROUND TESTED SERVICEABLE. NOT FURTHER PROBLEMS NOTED. - [SDR CA120820006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120820006.md): Leg Assy · broken · Aug 16, 2012 · Cessna A188B · Main Landing Gear > (CAN) ACFT WAS ON GROUND TIED DOWN CUSTOMER WALKED BY AND NOTICED GEAR LEG BROKEN. - [SDR CA120824008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120824008.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Aug 5, 2012 · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (CAN) NR 1 CYLINDER CRACKED IN THE HEAD DURING CLIMB ABOUT 10 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT. ACFT RETURNED TO BASE FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. - [SDR CA120525010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120525010.md): Adapter · failed · May 25, 2012 · Engine Starter > (CAN) DURING START UP WHEN THE STARTER WAS ENGAGED, THE STARTER SPUN OVER AS IF IT HAD NO LOAD AND UNUSUALLY HIGH SPEED. HOWEVER THE PROP DID NOT MOVE. STARTER ADAPTER WAS REPLACED AND THE ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. - [SDR CA120419003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120419003.md): Bearing · delaminated · Mar 29, 2012 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (CAN) OIL FILTER CONTAMINATION DELAMINATION MAIN BEARING. - [SDR CA111101006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111101006.md): Alternator · unserviceable · Oct 27, 2011 · Cessna A185E · DC Generator-Alternator > (CAN) BATTERY DISCHARGE NOTED DURING FLIGHT. ALTERNATOR FOUND U/S AND REPLACED. - [SDR CA111021011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111021011.md): Clamp · cracked · Oct 21, 2011 · Cessna A185E · Wheel/Ski/Float > (CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION, THE AME FOUND THE SPREADER BAR ASSY CRACKED AT AFT INBD BOTTOM BESIDE SPREADER BAR CLAMP ON CENTER LINE OF SPREADER BAR. SPREADER BAR ASSY REPLACED. - [SDR CA110823006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110823006.md): Link Rod · broken · Aug 19, 2011 · Cessna A185F · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > (CAN) GEAR SWING DURING MX. UPON RETRACTION PISTON ROD LINK BROKE. UPON INSPECTION FOUND INTERGRANULAR CORROSION AT BRAKE POINT. REPLACED PISTON ROD LINK WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR CA110817002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110817002.md): Thru Bolt · failed · Aug 12, 2011 · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (CA) DURING MX CRANKCASE & CYLINDER THRU BOLT BROKE AT AT AN ESTIMATED 10 FOOT POUNDS OF TORQUE. - [SDR CA110331026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110331026.md): Relief Valve · broken · Mar 21, 2011 · Cessna 180K · Engine Oil Pressure > (CAN) OIL PRESSURE VALVE HSG ON BACK OF ENGINE WAS FOUND LEAKING. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE VALVE, BUT UPON RE-INSTALLATION, THE VALVE BROKE IN HALF. THE AREA BETWEEN THE SEAT OF THE O-RING AND THE THREADS WAS FOUND CRACKED, CAUSING THE LEAK. THE UNIT WAS REMOV - [SDR 2011FA0000234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000234.md): Control Cable · out of position · Feb 21, 2011 · N724MT · Cessna A185F · Mixture Control > DURING THE FIRST FLIGHT TEST AFTER ENGINE INSTALLATION, THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE STARTED TO MOVE HARD AND SEEMED TO BE BINDING. PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAKE SMALL ADJUSTMENTS WITH THROTTLE. THE TEST FLIGHT WAS STOPPED AND ACFT LANDED ITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. ENGINE CO - [SDR CA110218007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110218007.md): Channel · cracked · Feb 17, 2011 · Cessna A185E · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure > DURING THE REPAIR OF THE STABILIZER WHILE REPLACING THE BRACKETS DUE TO CRACKS, IT WAS ALSO FOUND THAT THE CHANNEL WAS CRACKED (PN 0723603-1), BRACKETS AND CHANNEL REPLACED. - [SDR CA101130009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101130009.md): Sleeve · pulled · Nov 16, 2010 · Cessna A188B · Mixture Control > OUTER SLEEVE THAT KEEPS THE INNER CABLE STRAIGHT PULLED OUT FROM ITS PIVOT POINT BY WEAR. CABLE WAS EXPOSED (4 INCHES OF IT) AND WOULD KINK WHEN AT FULL RICH POSITION. NEW CABLE INSTALLED (SAME P/N) - [SDR CA100224013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100224013.md): Solenoid · failed · Feb 18, 2010 · Cessna A185E · Engine Starter > (CAN) STARTER SOLENOID STAYED CLOSED WHEN NOT SELECTED. RESULTED IN THE THE STARTER TURNING THE ENGINE OVER AS SOON AS THE MASTER IS TURNED ON EVEN THOUGH THE STARTER HAD NOT BEEN SELECTED. (TC 20100224013) - [SDR CA100224012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100224012.md): Solenoid · failed · Feb 15, 2010 · Cessna A185E · Engine Starter > (CAN) STARTER SOLENOID STAYED CLOSED WHEN NOT SELECTED. RESULTED IN THE STARTER TURNING THE ENGINE OVER AS SOON AS THE MASTER IS TURNED ON EVEN THOUGH THE STARTER HAD NOT BEEN SELECTED. THIS IS THE 2ND SOLENOID IN 15 HOURS. FIRST SINCE NEW STARTER AND DIODE. ( - [SDR 2010FA0000430](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000430.md): Castor · damaged · Jan 31, 2010 · N5108T · Cessna A185F · Wheel/Ski/Float > OWNER/OPERATOR OF AMPHIBIOUS AEROCET 3400 FLOATS INSTALLED ON ACFT HAD BEEN MAINTAINING THE FLOATS IAW THE MFG MM BY GREASING THE NOSE GEAR CASTOR ASSEMBLIES ONE HALF PUMP OF GREASE SLOWLY WITH NO INDICATION OF ANY PROPLEM. AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT RETRACTED T Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-d/reports.md?page=2 ## 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 = 'IO520D' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-d/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.