Continental IO-520-L

Service difficulty reports · 257

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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 = 'IO520L'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR AUS20020993Alternator · failed(AUS) ALTERNATOR FIELD SHORTED.Aug 29, 2002 · Cessna 210L · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR AUS20020525Bulkhead · cracked(AUS) REAR FUSELAGE BULKHEAD CRACKEDIN AREA OF TOP LH HORIZONTALATTACHMENT BOLT LOCATION.May 29, 2002 · Cessna 210N · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR AUS20020526Bracket · corroded(AUS) BRACKETS PNO 1232400-1 (LH) AND PNO 1232400-2 (RH) CORRODED.May 29, 2002 · Cessna 210N · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR AUS20020546Csu · leaking(AUS) PROPELLER GOVERNOR (CSU) LEAKING OIL.May 16, 2002 · Cessna 210N · Propeller GovernorSDR AUS20020378Valve Guide · loose(AUS) NO.2 CYLINDER REVEALED A LEAKING EXHAUST VALVE DURING A COMPRESSION TEST AND ON DISASSEMBLY THE EXHAUST AND INLET GUIDESFELL OUT OF THE HEAD. FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THE REMAINING CYLINDERS FOUND THAT THE NO.4 CYLINDER INLET GUIDE WAS ALSO LOOSE IN HEAApr 19, 2002 · Cessna 210L · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20020355Piston · damaged(AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR PISTON AND GEAR TEETH DAMAGED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW SEB 01-2 REV1. SUSPECT DAMAGE OCCURRED DURING A PREVIOUS ACCIDENT.Apr 17, 2002 · Cessna 210R · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR AUS20020084Circuit Breaker · failed(AUS) CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILED.Jan 25, 2002 · Cessna 210N · DC Power Distribution SystemSDR AUS20020051Cable · worn(AUS) ALTERNATOR OUTPUT CABLE ARCING ON ALTERNATOR GROUND CABLE. CABLEHAD BEEN REMANUFACTURED FROM MIL-W-22759/16-4 MATERIAL.Jan 22, 2002 · Cessna 210N · DC Generating SystemSDR AUS20020049Actuator · faulty(AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR HAS NO PROVISION FOR SEPARATION WASHER AND FELT.Jan 18, 2002 · Cessna 210N · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR AUS20020062Spar · cracked(AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER MAIN SPAR CRACKED. CRACKS WENT THROUGH SPAR, SPLICE AND CHANNEL. CRACKS RADIATED FROM THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE CENTRAL LIGHTENING HOLE. REAR ATTACHMENT FITTING ALSO CRACKED AT THE TAILPLANE TO FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT POINT.Jan 9, 2002 · Cessna 210N · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CA011220001Nut · leaking(CAN) DURING ROUTINE GROUND MAINTENCE OIL WAS DISCOVERED EMINATING FROM THE ENGINE COWLING. INVESTIGATION WHICH INCLUDED WASHING DOWN THE AREA AND A RUN UP REVEALED OIL LEAKING FROM THE RELIEF VALVE ADJUSTMENT NUT. REPLACED PROPELLOR GOVERNOR, RAN ENGINE NODec 19, 2001 · Cessna 210R · Propeller GovernorSDR FPI2001F00002Cam · wornON 500 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND POINTS AND CAM ASSEMBLY WORN OUT.Oct 23, 2001 · N4637Y · Cessna 210N · Magneto/DistributorSDR AUS20011006Switch · faulty(AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK MICROSWITCH WIRE BROKEN FROM SWITCH BODY.Sep 12, 2001 · Cessna 210N · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR AUS20011083Pin · missing(AUS) FUEL CONTROL UNIT FUEL METERING LEVER TO SHAFT ATTACHMENT PIN MISSING.Sep 6, 2001 · Cessna 210L · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AUS20010721Hose · deteriorated(AUS) INSTRUMENT VACUUM HOSES LOCATED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DETERIORATED. HOSES ARE BRANDED IMPERIAL EASTMAN REDI-SEAL.Jul 2, 2001 · Cessna 210R · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR CA010530004Brushes · worn(CAN) PILOT REPORTED HE HAD TO MAKE A FLAPLESS LANDING AS FLAPS WOULD NOT LOWER TO SELECTED POSITION ON APPROACH. NO MOVEMENT OF FLAPS NOTED BY VISUAL CHECK. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE FLAP MOTOR WAS RECEIVING POWER BUT NO MOVEMENT OF MOTOR SHAFT WAS NOTIMay 3, 2001 · Cessna 210R · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR CA010508006Alternator · failed(CAN) PILOT REPORTED 1 ALTERNATOR OFF LINE LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION WHEN AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE, REVEALED THAT THE PULLY/FAN AND RETAINING NUT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE ALTERNATOR.Apr 20, 2001 · Cessna 210R · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA010503012Torque Link · cracked(CAN) UPPER NOSE GEAR TORQUE LINK FOUND CRACKED HALF WAY UP PART AS SHOW. CRACK WAS IN TWO LOCATIONS ABOUT 1/4 INCH LONG. PART HAD NOT FAILED.THIS IS THE SECOND PART FOUND CRACKED ON CESSNA 210 AIRCRAFT, BOTH IN THE SAME LOCATION.Apr 16, 2001 · Cessna 210L · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR AU010256Skin · chafed(AUS) LT AND RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER LOWER SKINS CHAFED BY THE GAP SEAL STRIP / ANGLE AT THE FUSELAGE TO STABILISER JUNCTION.REDUCTION IN SKIN THICKNESS FROM 0.635MM (0.025IN) TO 0.33MM(0.013IN).Mar 13, 2001 · Cessna 210N · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR AU010179Cylinder · cracked(AUS) NR 1 AND NR 3 CYLINDERS CRACKED FROM UPPER SPARK PLUG HOLE. CRACK LENGTHS APPROXIMATELY 25.4MM (1IN). BOTH CYLINDERS ARE P0.015IN.Feb 19, 2001 · Cessna 210L · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA010214009Adapter · broken(CAN) OIL FILTER ADAPTER WAS FOUND LOOSE DURING OIL FILTER REMOVAL. THIS PART IS SUBJECT TO INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH AD 96-12-22. ADAPTER WAS REMOVED AND SOME THREADS WERE BROKEN OR MISSING. NEW ADAPTER WILL BE INSTALLED.Jan 31, 2001 · Cessna 210L · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR AU010149Crankcase · cracked(AUS) CRANKCASE CRACKED IN NUMEROUS PLACES. INSPECTION FOUND EXCESSIVE FRETTING ON THE SECOND AND THIRD MAIN BEARING SADDLE FACES WHEN VIEWED FROM THE REAR. LOCTITE OR SIMILAR WAS FOUND ON THE BEARING SADDLE FACES. THE MAIN THROUGH BOLTS WERE OF THE OLDER SIX Jan 23, 2001 · Cessna 210N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20010205CW008Rotor · brokenROTOR BROKE AT CAM AND GEAR LOCATION/DRIVE GEAR.Jan 15, 2001 · N93111 · Cessna 210L · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU000683Rudder Bar · cracked(AUS) RUDDER PEDAL SEPARATED FROM RUDDER BAR AT WELD JOINT. BRAKES HAD BEEN BLED TWELVE HOURS PREVIOUSLY. (X)Sep 1, 2000 · Cessna 210L · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA000905012Impulse Coupling · failed(CAN) MAGNETO HAD 125 HOURS SINCE LAST 500 HOUR INSPECTION, AT WHICH TIME IMPULSE COUPLING WS WITHIN SPECS AS CALLED OUT IN SLICK MAINTENANCE AND OVERHAUL MANUAL. DURING END RUN FOR 50 HOUR A/C INSPECTION, R/H MAG FOUND DEAD. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND MAG LYINAug 23, 2000 · Cessna 210L · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA000719009Line · eroded(CAN) FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM BELLY OF AIRCRAFT WHILE PARKED. FLOOR WAS OPENED AND FUEL LINE BETWEEN FUEL PUMP AND F/W WAS ERODED (PITTED) AND LEAKING FUEL INTO BELLY. LINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACEMENT LINE INSTALLED.Jun 23, 2000 · Cessna 210L · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR AU000485Pressure Switch · faulty(AUS) LANDING GEAR POWER PACK PRESSURE SWITCH FAULTY.Jun 12, 2000 · Cessna 210L · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR AU000383Blade · loose(AUS) PROPELLER BLADES LOOSE ON FERRULE ASSEMBLIES. LOW TORQUE.May 15, 2000 · Cessna 210L · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 20000330SH012Bearing · damagedDURING ENGINE TEAR DOWN DUE TO SUDDEN STOPPAGE, INSPECTION OF THE BEARINGS FOUND 4 OUT OF 10 BEARING HALVES WERE FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE CRACKING ON THE SURFACE. ENGINE WAS ASSEMBLED 12-28-99, AND PUT INTO SERVICE ON 1-29-00, AND WAS DISASSEMBLED 2-25-00. CAUSEFeb 15, 2000 · N4667Q · Cessna 210L · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU000084Fuel Tank · faulty(AUS) AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTED IAW AD/GEN/79, AD/GEN/80 AND AD/GEN/81.Feb 8, 2000 · Cessna 210L · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR AU000297Fuel Tank · contaminated(AUS) AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATED WITH ETHYLENE DIAMINE (EDA).Feb 1, 2000 · Cessna 210L · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR AU000024Contactor · faulty(AUS) MAGNETO CONTACT SET FAULTY.Jan 14, 2000 · Cessna 210M · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2000ZZZX604Crankshaft · brokeCRANKSHAFT BROKE NEAR REAR JOURNAL. AD 99-09-17 C/W BY CONTINENTAL AFTER 85 HOURS TIS. DISASSEMBLED ENGINE AND MAGNIFLUXED CRANK PER AD. CRANKSHAFT FAILED 300 HOURS LATER. (X)Jan 3, 2000 · N2255S · Cessna 210L · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX4139Spark Plug · mismanufacturedUPON INSPECTION OF PLUGS, FOUND PLUGS, 4 EACH, TO TEST WEAK AND NOT APPROPRIATE FOR INSTALLATION ON AIRCRAFT. NOTE: BY DOM AIR CARRIERS, ONE OF THE FOUR SPARK PLUGS HAD A RED DISCOLORATION AT BASE OF ELECTRODE AND CERAMIC. LOT NR 4G99.Sep 30, 1999 · N761PS · Cessna 210M · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 99ZZZX4137Spark Plug · mismanufacturedSPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED BECAUSE OF WEAR. UPON INSPECTION OF NEW PLUGS, FOUND WIRE WRAPPED AROUND CENTER ELECTRODE ON TWO OF THE NEW PLUGS (WHICH GROUNDED IT OUT) AND ANOTHER SIX WOULD NOT TEST GOOD IAW CHAMPION TEST PROCEDURES. OBTAINED ANOTHER NEW SET OFSep 29, 1999 · N9163M · Cessna 210M · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 99ZZZX4138Spark Plug · mismanufacturedINSTALLED NEW PLUGS IN ENGINE. PERFORMED RUN-UP. OPS OK. FOUR HOURS LATER, ENGINE HAD A 600 RPM DROP. REMOVED SPARK PLUGS, FOUND A PIECE OF WIRE AROUND CENTER ELECTRODE OF 3 PLUGS AND 4 OTHER PLUGS NOT FIRING VERY HOT ON PLUG TESTER. OPENED ANOTHER SET OF Sep 29, 1999 · N9163M · Cessna 210M · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR AU990950Camshaft · cracked(AUS) CRANKCASE TUNNEL DIMENSIONS OUT OF LIMITS. CAMSHAFT CRACKED.Sep 14, 1999 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU990903Valve Guide · broken(AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE BROKEN.Aug 19, 1999 · Cessna 210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX3168Cylinder · wornDURING A ROUTINE 100-HOUR COMPRESSION TEST, EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE WAS NOTED GOING PAST THE EXHAUST VALVE. THE EXHAUST VALVE, EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE FOUND TO BE WORN OUT. THERE WAS NO CHOKE LEFT IN THE CYLINDER BORE. THIS IS A FACTORY RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE.Aug 10, 1999 · N962CC · Cessna 210R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU990686Camshaft Lobe · cracked(AUS) CRANKCASE MAIN TUNNEL DIMENSIONS OUT OF LIMITS. CAMSHAFT LOBE CRACKED.Jul 14, 1999 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX3143Bolt · brokenONE CONNECTING ROD BOLT BROKE ON NR 3 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD. THE CONNECTING ROD EXITED THE ENGINE THROUGH THE TOP OF THE ENGINE CRANKCASE. THE ENGINE WAS SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR METALURGY STUDY.Jul 7, 1999 · N29278 · Cessna 210L · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU990682Bearing · failed(AUS) CRANKSHAFT BEARING FAILED. THE BEARING FELL OUT OF THE SUMP PLUG HOLE DURING ENGINE OIL DRAIN. LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED.Jun 16, 1999 · Cessna 210M · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX2721Fcu · malfunctionedDURING FLIGHT, THE FUEL PRESSURE WAS NOTED TO FLUCTUATE ERRATICALLY. REPLACING THE FUEL CONTROL UNIT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM.May 21, 1999 · N961CC · Cessna 210N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 99ZZZX2722Cylinder · wornDURING A ROUTINE 50-HOUR OIL CHANGE COMPRESSION CHECK, EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE WAS FOUND LEAKING PAST THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVE ON THE NR 1 CYLINDER. THE CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND FOUND TO HAVE A WORN OUT EXHAUST VALVE AND GUIDE. IT ALSO HAD A BROKEN OUTER SPRINGMay 20, 1999 · N962CC · Cessna 210R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX2437Camshaft · chippedDURING A ROUTINE 100-HOUR INSPECTION EXCESSIVE METAL WAS FOUND IN THE ENGINE OIL FILTER. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED A CHIPPED CAM LOBE AND LIFTER.May 10, 1999 · N961CC · Cessna 210N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU990511Seal · missing(AUS) ALL INLET VALVE SEALS MISSING. OIL LEAKING FROM MANIFOLD DRAINS. THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETING GROUND RUNS FOLLOWING INSTALLATION OF AN OVERHAULED ENGINE. SEVERAL OTHER DEFECTS WERE FOUND DURING THE INVESTIGATION OF THE OIL LEAKAGE. THESE DEFECTS WERE: Apr 28, 1999 · Cessna 210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU990376Lifter · worn(AUS) NR 4 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE LIFTER DAMAGED DUE TO BREAKING AWAY OF THE HARD FACING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE LIFTER. INVESTIGATION FOUND SIMILAR DAMAGE ON NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE LIFTER, NR 5 CYLINDER INLET AND EXHAUST VALVE LIFTERS, AND, NR 2 CYLINDER EXApr 12, 1999 · Cessna 210M · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20000427SH001Fcu · leakingFUEL LEAKING FROM DATA PLATE ATTACH RIVET/SCREW. (X)Mar 30, 1999 · N59299 · Cessna 210L · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR AU990304Bolt · sheared(AUS) RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR FORWARD MOUNT BOLT SHEARED.Mar 29, 1999 · Cessna 210N · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR AU990373Filter · contaminated(AUS) ENGINE OIL FILTER CONTAMINATED BY METAL. LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED.Mar 23, 1999 · Cessna 210N · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
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