# Service difficulty reports: Continental LTSIO-360-EB

A list on [Continental LTSIO-360-EB](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-ltsio-360-eb.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR GAJA2016F00164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAJA2016F00164.md): Actuator · leaking · Jul 22, 2016 · N8514C · Piper PA34200T · Landing Gear Actuator
  > LANDING GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. PERFORMED EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR EXTENSION PROCEDURES LANDING GEAR WENT DOWN AND LOCKED. LANDED SAFE AND OBSERVED HYDRAULIC FLUID BEHIND NOSE WHEEL. JACKED ACFT AND PERFORMED LANDING GEAR SWING INSP. NLG ACT
- [SDR CA160222009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160222009.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · Feb 19, 2016 · Piper PA34200T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE RH ENGINE FUEL FLOW WAS LOW AND THE EGT WAS HIGH AT FULL RICH MIXTURE SETTING. THE FUEL SERVO WAS REMOVED AND ROUTED FOR WARRANTY CONSIDERATION. UNIT WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED WITH REPLACEMENT O
- [SDR CA151002007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151002007.md): Cylinder · damaged · Sep 30, 2015 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) FUEL PUMP SET UP IAW SID97-3F. AFTER GROUND ADJUSTMENTS, ENGINE PERFORMED WELL AND WITHIN LIMITS EXCEPT THAT AT ALTITUDE, THE FUEL FLOW COULD NOT BE OBTAINED TO MATCH THE 2ND ENGINE AND EGT AND CHT INDICATIONS WERE HIGHER. SEVERAL ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE T
- [SDR CA150916016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150916016.md): Display · failed · Sep 8, 2015 · Piper PA34200T · Central Display
  > (CAN) PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY`S ATTITUDE DISPLAY FAILED DURING FLIGHT. AFTER FAILURE, UPON GROUND TESTING THE PFD, IT WAS NOTICED TO HAVE ERRONEOUS AND WANDERING INDICATED AIRSPEED AND ALTITUDE DISPLAY. AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE MFG, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE
- [SDR CA150721004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150721004.md): Bracket · broken · Jul 16, 2015 · Piper PA34200T · Main Landing Gear
  > (CAN) LEFT MLG DOWN LOCK SPRING BRACKET FOUND BROKEN DURING WALK AROUND.
- [SDR CA150316010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150316010.md): Actuator · broken · Mar 11, 2015 · Piper PA34200T · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR BROKE AT AFT ATTACH END.
- [SDR CA130923015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130923015.md): Trunnion · loose · Sep 19, 2013 · Piper PA34200T · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) RT MAIN GEAR FORWARD TRUNNION ATTACH BOLTS FOUND LOOSE. BOLTS REPLACED WITH NEW AND TORQUED.
- [SDR CA130118007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130118007.md): Drive Assy · slipped · Jan 16, 2013 · Piper PA34200T · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > (CAN) LT ENGINE ALTERNATOR DRIVE COUPLING FOUND TO BE SLIPPING.
- [SDR 2013FA0000068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000068.md): Gear · out of tolerance · Dec 19, 2012 · N555L · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > UPON REMOVAL OF STARTER ADAPTOR FOR REPAIR DUE TO SLIPPAGE, IT WAS FOUND THA THE SCAVENGER PUMP HAD OUT OF TOLERANCE IMPESSER GEARS, PITTING AND CORROSION. ALSO, OTHER BUSHINGS WERE FOUND OUT OF LIMITS. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN INSERVICE FOR 49 HOURS AND 1 MONTH,
- [SDR CA121203007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121203007.md): Wheel Half · cracked · Nov 27, 2012 · Piper PA34200T · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) RIGHT INNER WHEEL HALF FOUND CRACKED AND RUBBING ON THE BRAKE BACK-PLATE. CRACK WAS ABOUT.1250" WIDE AND 4" LONG. WRONG PN FOUND INSTALLED IAW PARTS MANUAL. CEAVELAND WHEEL ASSY 40-120 WAS REPLACED WITH 40-120C WHEEL ASSY.
- [SDR CA121119012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121119012.md): Oil Filter · mismanufactured · Nov 19, 2012 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) ONE OF THE END CAPS THAT HOLD THE PAPER FILTER WAS NOT CRIMPED LIKE THE OTHER END WHEN THE FILTER WAS CUT FOR EXAMINATION DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA120430008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120430008.md): Tire · flat · Mar 19, 2012 · Piper PA34200T · Tire
  > (CAN) NOSE TIRE WENT FLAT DURING TAXI.
- [SDR CA111107004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111107004.md): Master Switch · unserviceable · Nov 1, 2011 · Piper PA34200T · AC Power Distribution System
  > (CAN) MASTER SWITCH WILL NOT SHUTOFF WHEN SET TO OFF POSITION. SWITCH VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE TO ON OR OFF POSITION. SWITCH R & R WITH NEW. SWITCH OPENED UP, FOUND WET AND CORRODED, SUSPECT CONDENSATION, NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKS ACFT KEPT IN DOORS.
- [SDR KRTR200110223001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KRTR200110223001.md): Engine · misoverhauled · Jan 25, 2011 · N51DB · Piper PA34200T · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE STARTER ADAPTER, P/N 635048A16. NOTICED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR LOCATED AT THE AFT END OF THE CRANSHAFT DID NOT HAVE SAFETY WIRE ON THE ATTATCHMENT BOLTS. IT WAS FURTHER DISCOVERED THAT THE CAMSHAFT GEAR LOCATED AT THE AFT END OF T
- [SDR CA101110008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101110008.md): Latch · bent · Nov 5, 2010 · Piper PA34200T · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > (CAN) PILOT’S REPORT -- NOSE BAGGAGE DOOR HANDLE/LOCKING SYSTEM SHOULD NOT ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED, UNLESS THE HANDLE IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION - THIS IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT IMPROPER DOOR SECURING. A FAULT HAS BEEN FOUND AS THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED AT "JUST
- [SDR CA091203005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091203005.md): Alternator · failed · Nov 24, 2009 · Piper PA34200T · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) RT ALTERNATOR QUIT FUNCTIONING DURING FLIGHT.
- [SDR CA091027003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091027003.md): Coupling · failed · Sep 30, 2009 · Piper PA34200T · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ON FINAL APROACH FOR LANDING IN IFR CONDITIONS, THE PILOT LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. PILOT INITIATED A "GO AROUND" AND LANDED AT A VFR AIRPORT NEARBY. (TC 20091027003)
- [SDR FFKA141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FFKA141.md): Turbocharger · leaking · Sep 24, 2009 · N1063X · Piper PA34200T · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > AFTER INSTALLING AN O/H TURBOCHARGER, SN TR0109050, 1 HOUR OF FLIGHT TIME WAS PUT ON PART, AFTER SEVERAL DAYS OF OTHER UNRELATED MX AND WAITING FOR VFR WEATHER, ACFT WAS SCHEDULED FOR ANOTHER TEST FLIGHT. ON PREFLIGHT INSP, IT WAS NOTICED THAT OIL HAD POOLED
- [SDR VOX2009F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VOX2009F00000.md): Bolt · broken · Dec 26, 2008 · N2883Q · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 3 CYL INTAKE ROCKER ARM RETAIN BOLTS BROKEN.
- [SDR FFKA127](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FFKA127.md): Cylinder · failed · Mar 27, 2008 · N39545 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE MANIFOLD PRESSURE ON THE RIGHT ENGINE WAS CREEPING LOWER AND LOWER, PILOT COMPENSATED BY ADVANCING RIGHT ENGINE THROTTLE UNTIL THERE WAS NO MORE THROTTLE TO ADVANCE. THERE WAS NO OTHER INDICATION OF SOMETHING W
- [SDR FFKA123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FFKA123.md): Piston · burned · Dec 17, 2007 · N553DM · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > PILOT REPORTED A LOSS OF POWER ON THE RT ENGINE AND DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED A COMPRESSION CHECK ON THE CYLINDERS AND FOUND ZERO PRESSURE ON (1) OF THE CYLINDERS. UPON REPLACEMENT OF CYLINDER IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PISTON HAD A (HOLE) DOW
- [SDR TVD2006F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TVD2006F00001.md): Motor · failed · Oct 30, 2006 · N81070 · Piper PA34200T · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > LANDING GEAR FAILED TO FULLY RETRACT. FOUND ELECTRIC MOTOR ON HYDRAULIC POWERPACK FAILED. REPLACED POWER PACK AND LANDING GEAR FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0001116](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001116.md): Regulator Valve · ruptured · Aug 10, 2005 · N803G · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > UPON RUN UP, PILOT CYCLED BOOTS. BOOT CYCLE STATUS LIGHT CAME ON BUT EXTINGUISHED BEFORE 6 SECOND INFLATION CYCLE TIMED OUT. (PRESS TO TEST SHOWED LAMP OK). BOOTS REMAINED PARTIALLY INFLATED AND WOULD NOT DE-FLATE. PILOT SPOOLED ENGINES DOWN AND BOOTS DE-FLAT
- [SDR 2005FA0001117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001117.md): Regulator Valve · ruptured · Aug 10, 2005 · N803G · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > UPON RUN UP, PILOT CYCLED BOOTS. BOOT CYCLE STATUS LIGHT CAME ON BUT EXTINGUISHED BEFORE 6 SECOND INFLATION CYCLE TIMED OUT. (PRESS TO TEST SHOWED LAMP OK) BOOTS REMAINED PARTIALLY INFLATED AND WOULD NOT DE-FLATE. PILOT SPOOLED ENGINES DOWN AND BOOTS DE-INFLA
- [SDR 101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/101.md): Pump · inoperative · Mar 28, 2005 · N21407 · Piper PA34200T · Engine Fuel Pump
  > PILOT SQUAWKED THAT THE FUEL FLOW FOR THE RIGHT ENGINE WAS LOW AND ERRATIC IN-FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND TRIED TO ADJUST THE FUEL SYSTEM, REPLACED FUEL PUMP. NO FURTHER ACTION NEEDED.
- [SDR 100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/100.md): Pump · inoperative · Mar 16, 2005 · N6935C · Piper PA34200T · Engine Fuel Pump
  > INSTALLED A FACTORY REMANUFACTURED ENGINE FROM CONTINENTAL THAT CAME WITH A NEW FUEL PUMP. UPON DOING THE ENGINE GROUND RUNS AND INITIAL ENGINE SET UP THE FUEL PUMP WOULD NOT SHUT OFF THE FUEL AFTER THE MIXTURE HAD BEEN PULLED BACK. INSPECTED SYSTEM FOUND TO
- [SDR 2005FA0000255](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000255.md): Fitting · sheared · Jan 21, 2005 · N21407 · Piper PA34200T · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > AIRCRAFT WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT WHEN IT EXPERIENCED AN IMMEDIATE ENGINE FAILURE ON THE RIGHT ENGINE, PILOT COULD NOT RESTART ENGINE. AFTER LANDING MAINTENANCE REPORTED A FITTING ON THE FUEL PUMP FOR THE VAPOR RETURN LINE HAD SHEARED.
- [SDR CA040921006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040921006.md): Bearing · destroyed · Aug 27, 2004 · Piper PA34200T · Propeller Governor
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED MINOR DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING A CONSTANT: RPM SELECTION, RPM WOULD WANDER +/- 50 RPM (RT SIDE. PROPS NEW. CONTROL LINKAGE AND GOVERNORS INSPECTED, NIL DEFECTS FOUND. GOVERNOR SENT TO O/H SHOP FOR REPAIR. O/H SHOP STATES BEARING DESTR
- [SDR CA040720002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040720002.md): Spar · worn · Jul 13, 2004 · Piper PA34200T · Wing Spar
  > DURNG 100 HOURS INSPECTION, RT WING REAR SPAR ATTACHMENT BOLT P/N NAS464P6LA6 FOUND LOOSE. BOLT WAS REMOVED AND FOUND SEVERLY DAMAGED (DEFORMED) AND BOTH SPAR FITTINGS P/N 68621-003 AND 66762-000 BOLT HOLES FOUND ELONGATED. BOTH SPAR FITTINGS WERE REPLACED,
- [SDR 2004FA0000277](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000277.md): Cylinder · leaking · Feb 24, 2004 · N1063X · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > VALVE COVER GASKETS ON RT ENGINE WERE SEEPING. PROCEEDED TO CHANGE GASKETS ON NR 1 CYLINDER AND DISCOVERED THE LOCKING SAFETY FOR THE NUTS ON THE VALVE ROCKER ARM WERE NOT BENT TO SECURE THE NUT FROM BACKING OFF. INSPECTED ALL 6 CYLINDERS AND FOUND ALL SIX T
- [SDR ZKG2003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZKG2003F00001.md): Cylinder · separated · Feb 24, 2003 · N4516F · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > IN CRUSE FLIGHT ENGINE LOST POWER, OIL PRESSURE WAS DECREASING, PILOT SHUT ENGINE DOWN AND LANDED WITH NO TROUBLE UPON INSPECTION, FOUND NR 2 CYLINDER OFF OF CASE WITH ALL 8 STUDS (HOLDDOWN) BROKEN, FOUND CONNECTING ROD CAP MISSING FROM CONNECTING ROD. CAP JA
- [SDR 2002FA0000230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000230.md): Pushrod · cracked · Jan 10, 2002 · N91284 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > ON ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE LT ENGINE (TOTAL TIME 3197.9) THREE PUSH RODS WERE NOTED TO BE CRACKED ALONG ALMOST THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE PUSHRODS EXTENDING FROM THE VERY TOP. PUSHRODS REPLACED WITH NEW AND 9 OVERHAULED. BECAUSE OF THIS FINDING ALL 12 PUSHROD
- [SDR CTU2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CTU2002F00000.md): Regulator · leaking · Dec 13, 2001 · N121WA · Piper PA34200T · Heating System
  > HEATER FUEL REGULATOR INSPECTED IAW AD, FOUND TO BE LEAKING.
- [SDR CTU2002F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CTU2002F00002.md): Regulator · leaking · Dec 13, 2001 · N121WA · Piper PA34200T · Heating System
  > HEATER FUEL REGULATOR INSPECTED IAW AD FOUND TO BE LEAKING.
- [SDR WD42002F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WD42002F00001.md): Tube · corroded · Sep 21, 2001 · N8186R · Piper PA34200T · Hydraulic System, Main
  > SHORTLY AFTER AIRCRAFT DEPARTURE, THE PILOT SMELLED HYDRAULIC FLUID IN COCKPIT. DECISION WAS MADE TO DIVERT BACK TO AIRPORT. WHEN CYCLING GEAR DOWN, AN UNSAFE CONDITION WAS INDICATED AND GEAR WAS PLACED IN DOWN POSITION BY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND LANDED WIT
- [SDR 20001031SH017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001031SH017.md): Spring · broken · Sep 25, 2000 · N13AG · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > PILOT REPORTED THAT OIL PSI WAS LOW AS HE REDUCED POWER FOR LANDING. THE SPRING BROKE DUE TO RUBBING ON THE INSIDE OF THE RELIEF VALVE PISTON. (X)
- [SDR 20001018SH012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001018SH012.md): Servo · defective · Sep 15, 2000 · N4128X · Piper PA34220T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > THROTTLE HARD TO MORE IN-FLIGHT, SERVO REMOVED AND A NEW ONE INSTALLED. OVER FOUR POUNDS TO MOVE CONTROL. (X)
- [SDR 98ZZZX3876](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3876.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 17, 1998 · N33401 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PILOT STATED IN CRUISE, THE RT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING SLIGHTLY ROUGH. AFTER A CHECK OF THE ENGINE GAUGES, PILOT NOTED A SLIGHT DROP IN THE MANIFOLD PRESSURE FOLLOWED BY A DECREASE IN OIL PRESSURE. THE ENGINE WAS FEATHERED AND SECURED AND A SINGLE ENGINE LAND
- [SDR 98ZZZX136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX136.md): Stud · sheared · Dec 22, 1997 · N2159S · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > NOTICED BASE NUT AND PART OF STUD MISSING ON TOP REAR STUD LOCATION OF NR 1 CYLINDER. NUT HAD COME OFF OTHER END OF STUD. STUD HAD FAILED AT CYLINDER BASE FLANGE. ENGINE OVERHAULED BY MATTITUCK 1,267 HOURS PREVIOUSLY. UNKNOWN IF STUD WAS NEW THEN. (PART I
- [SDR 97ZZZX4149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4149.md): Adapter · broken · Sep 5, 1997 · N8174H · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > TACHOMETER DRIVE ADAPTER IS A 90-DEGREE DRIVE THAT REVERSES OUTPUT ROTATION AND ANGLE OF OUTPUT FROM ENGINE TO DRIVE TACHOMETER SHAFT. FOUND MOUNTING NUT AND FLANGE STILL ON ENGINE ACCESSORY CASE AND ADAPTER HANGING ON TACHOMETER DRIVESHAFT. FLANGE BROKEN OF
- [SDR 97ZZZX2871](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2871.md): Bearing · loose · May 28, 1997 · Magneto/Distributor
  > DRIVE END BEARING INNER RACE BECAME LOOSE ON SHAFT CAUSING OIL TO LEAK THOUGH SEAL. MAG HAD AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF OIL INTERNALLY AND STILL RAN NORMALLY.
- [SDR BIER970040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER970040.md): Sealing Lip · eroded · Jan 23, 1997 · N9211K · Piper PA34200T · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > DURING UNRELATED MAINTENANCE, FOUND SEALING LIP THAT HELPS SEAL THE TURBINE HOUSING TO THE TURBOCHARGER CENTER SECTION ERODED AWAY AND THE GASKET PARTIALY BLOWN OUT. INSPECTION OF THE NUMBER ONE ENGINE TURBO WITH LIKE HOURS REVEALED A SIMILAR CONDITION. SUBM
- [SDR 96ZZZX5263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5263.md): Distributor Bloc · overheat · Sep 27, 1996 · N91284 · Piper PA34200T · Magneto/Distributor
  > DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK AND DISTRIBUTOR GEAR HAD EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP AND MELTING OF GEAR POSSIBLY DUE TO LACK OF SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE DURING MANUFACTURE OR IMPROPER OIL IMPREGNATION DURING MANUFACTURE.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3130](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3130.md): Pump · seal leak · May 16, 1995 · N76PB · Piper PA34200T · Engine Fuel Pump
  > ON 2-21-95, THE RIGHT ENGINE DEVELOPED A SURGE ON F.F. AND M.A.P. DURING CRUISE. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING, DISCOVERED ANEROID SEAL HAD FAILED. THE PUMP WAS REPAIRED AND REINSTALLED (PART TT 257.5.) ON 5-16-95, THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE RIGHT ENGINE 62.6 H
- [SDR 95ZZZX604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX604.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Jan 8, 1995 · N24KG · Piper PA34200T · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > VFR FROM MARSHALLTOWN TO DSM. RT ENGINE QUIT, PILOT WENT THROUGH THE CHECK LIST AND FEATHERED THE ENGINE. THE FUEL SELECTOR COULD NOT MOVE. THE A/C HAD BEEN STORED IN A HEATED HANGAR OVERNIGHT. OPERATOR TOOK SAMPLES OF FUEL AND NOTHING FOUND. TEST FLEW OK

## 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 = 'LTSIO360EB'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-ltsio-360-eb/reports

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