# Service difficulty reports: Continental O-200A

A list on [Continental O-200A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-200a.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

Page 1 of 9 · 438 reports

- [SDR 2026FA0000138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000138.md): Retainer · broken · Jan 16, 2026 · N6862F · Cessna 150 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ON 1/16/26 AT APPROX 2030Z 2NM NE OF THE LAKE MURRAY DAM, ON A FLT FROM KCUB - KEOE AT 2000' MSL, ENGINE BEGAN EXPERIENCING SEVERE VIBRATION & RPM LOSS. ENG BEGAN SPUTTERING & SHUT OFF. MIXTURE WAS FULLY ENRICHED & THROTTLE MOVED TO THE FULL POSITION, ENG THE
- [SDR 2026FA0000089](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000089.md): Cylinder · fractured · Oct 11, 2025 · N63079 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > AFER TAKING ON FUEL AT BAF, THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED FOR 47N. WHILE CLIMBING OUT THROUGH 2500 MSL, THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF CYLINDER NUMBER 4. THE UPPER SECTION OF THE CYLINDER BARREL SEPERATED FROM THE LOWER SECTION APPROXIMATELY FOUR
- [SDR 2025FA0000791](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000791.md): Volt Regulator · defective · Aug 24, 2025 · N18KK · Cessna 150L · DC Regulator
  > VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILURE IN FLIGHT RESULTED IN OVERVOLTAGE CONDITION. CAUSED BATTERY OVERHEATING/SWELLING AND COMMUNICATION RADIO FAILURE. NO FIRE OR SMOKE NOTED. PART INSTALLED PER AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY WITH LOSS OF COMMUNICATIO
- [SDR 2025FA0000265](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000265.md): Magneto · defective · Apr 12, 2025 · N7144S · Cessna 150H · Magneto/Distributor
  > LARGE MAG DROP ON RUNUP THAT WAS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO ALMOST SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE. MAGNETO HAD 568.9 HOURS SINCE INSTALLATION ON THE ENGINE, AND WAS INSTALLED 10 MONTHS AGO.
- [SDR 2023FA0000628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000628.md): Cylinder · damaged · Sep 30, 2023 · N6557Q · Alon A2 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > WE OVORNOULED LHLS ENGINE WITH FOUR (4), NEW CMI. (CONTINENTAL MOTORS INC) CY!NDER ASSEMBLIES. AL 112. 7 HO<N, WO HAD 10 REPLACE ALL FOUR CYLINDER AUEMBLIOS DUE 10 OIL WEEPING OUT BETWEEN COOIING FINS 11/CUND THE OUTSIDE OWC)S.TE OL WL\EFE U,E E.:J\A\JST VALVE
- [SDR 2022FA0000726](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000726.md): Exhaust Valve · stuck · Nov 23, 2022 · N69685 · Cessna 150H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ENGINE ROUGH RUNNING DURING TAKE OFF RUN UP. COMPRESSION TEST FOUND #4 CYLINDER LOW. REMOVED CYLINDER FOUND EXHAUST VALVE STUCK OPEN. REMOVED VALVE, CLEANED GUIDE OF CARBON BUILDUP, RE-ASSEMBLED, RE-INSTALLED, OPERATES SATISFACTORY.
- [SDR 2022FA0000727](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000727.md): Exhaust Valve · stuck · Nov 23, 2022 · N66062 · Cessna 150L · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ENGINE ROUGH RUNNING DURING PRE-TAKE OFF RUN UP. COMPRESSION TEST FINDS NONE IN #4 CYLINDER. DISASSEMBLED, FOUND EXHAUST VALVE STUCK DUE CARBON BUILD UP IN VALVE GUIDE. CLEANED VALVE AND GUIDE, RE-ASSEMBLED, RE-INSTALLED, OPERATION SATIFACTORY
- [SDR 2022FA0000752](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000752.md): Exhaust Valve · destroyed · Nov 20, 2022 · N10612 · Cessna 150L · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > EXHAUST VALVE BROKE OFF AT BASE OF VALVE STEM, CAUSING DESTRUCTION OF CYLINDER COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE FAILURE.
- [SDR 2022FA0000437](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000437.md): Transmitter · defective · Aug 8, 2022 · N8057F · Cessna 150F · Fuel Quantity Sensor
  > TEST, TEST, TEST - AC LANDED SHORT OF RUNWAY AFTER ENGINE QUIT. AC HAD SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE NO INJURIES. DETERMINED AC RAN OUT OF FUEL DUE TO FAULTY FUEL GUAGE. REMOVED FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTER FOR FUNCTIONAL TESTING. FOUND TWO RUB SPOTS ON FLOAT, REASON FO
- [SDR 2020FA0000249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000249.md): Crankshaft · cracked · May 12, 2020 · N21900 · Cessna 150L · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > AIRCRAFT IN FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION, REMOVED SPINNER TO CHECK PROP HUB, S/N, MODEL. NOTICED CRANKSHAFT OIL PLUG MISSING, LOOKED INSIDE CRANKSHAFT BORED HOLE I NOTICE A 1/2" CRACK AT BOTTOM OF BORED HOLE CRACK STARTS AT CENTER OF CRANKSHAFT AND RADIATES OUTWARD.
- [SDR 20191204001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20191204001.md): Bolt · missing · Dec 4, 2019 · N148MA · Cessna 150A · Elevator Tab Control System
  > THE AN3-6 BOLT WHICH CONNECTS THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB CONTROL ROD TO THE TRIM ACTUATOR WAS MISSING AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE LOCATED. FAILURE OF THE ITEM COULD NOT BE PROVED OR DISPROVED AT THIS TIME. THE ABSENTS OF THIS HARDWARE DIRECTLY CAUSED THE UNSCHEDULED DEC
- [SDR 2018FA0000314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000314.md): Cylinder · separated · Jul 31, 2018 · N704UT · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER NUMBER 3 SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAD SEPARATION FROM BARREL AT TT 115.3. PREVIOUSLY CYLINDERS NUMBER 1 AND NUMBER 2 WERE REMOVED FOR SAME REASON AT TT OF 47.6 AND 16.5 RESPECTIVELY.
- [SDR 2018FA0000317](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000317.md): Cylinder Head · separated · Jul 31, 2018 · N704UT · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 1 CYLINDER SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAD SEPARATION FROM BARREL AT TT 47.6.
- [SDR 2018FA0000073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000073.md): Holder · deteriorated · Feb 28, 2018 · N3495 · Cessna 150 · DC Generating System
  > OLD FUSE HOLDERS DETERIORATED SO MUCH THEY FALL APART. SUGGEST AD TO REPLACE WITH "BUTTON HEAD" CIRCUIT BREAKERS SO AS TO BE ABLE TO FOLLOW AC ON EXERCISING OCCASIONALLY.
- [SDR 2017FA0000319](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000319.md): Journal · worn · Jun 12, 2017 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > ENGINE RECEIVED FOR INSPECTION DUE TO EXCESSIVE CRANKSHAFT END PLAY. UPON DISASSEMBLY, THE CRANKSHAFT HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR FOR A 500 HR CRANK AND THE WEAR PATTERN IMITATED THE OILING GROOVES OF THE MAIN BEARINGS. THE MAIN BEARING SADDLES EXHIBITED NO WEAR, IE
- [SDR XYZA20170228001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XYZA20170228001.md): Carburetor · contaminated · Feb 12, 2017 · N921MA · Cessna 150K · Fuel Boost Pump
  > AFTER TAKEOFF AT APPROXIMATELY 200-250 FEET AGL THE ENGINE POWER DECREASED AND SUBSEQUENTLY WOULD NOT GO ABOVE IDLE. AIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING SAFELY PAST THE END OF THE RUNWAY IN A GRASSY AREA. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED CARBURETOR TO BE CONTAMINATED W
- [SDR FAA2016FA0000602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAA2016FA0000602.md): Dipstick · cracked · Nov 10, 2016 · N448EM · Amtr HARTZCB1 · Oil Servicing
  > IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PILOT OBSERVED SMOKE EMANATING FROM THE ENGINE. A MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK CAP WAS NOT SECURELY LOCKED IN PLACE AND OIL HAD BEEN ESCAPING FROM THE DIPSTICK CAP SEAL AREA. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE OIL DIPSTICK
- [SDR 2016FA0000323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000323.md): Magneto · damaged · Jul 11, 2016 · N973CC · Cubcft CC11100 · Magneto/Distributor
  > BOTH MAGNETOS HAD INTERNAL DAMAGE. BOTH MAGNETOS REQUIRED NEW ROTORS, LT MAGNETO REQUIRED NEW ROTOR AND HOUSING DUE TO ROTOR BREAKING AND DAMAGING HOUSING.
- [SDR 2016FA0000143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000143.md): Cylinder Head · broken · Mar 25, 2016 · N63507 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING CLIMB THE RPM DROPPED AND POWER WAS LOST FORCING THE AIRCRAFT TO LAND IN A FIELD. INSPECTING THE ENGINE ON CYLINDER NR 2, THE 3 ROCKER SHAFT RETAINING BOSSES WERE FOUND BROKEN AND THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST ROCKER'S WERE NO LONGER OPENING THE VALVES. THE
- [SDR 2016FA0000094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000094.md): Hinge · worn · Feb 24, 2016 · N60233 · Cessna 150J · Elevator Structure
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, 2 MISSING PULL-TYPE RIVETS WERE FOUND MISSING ON THE LT OTBD ELEVATOR HINGE ASSY PN-0432165-1 ALONG WITH A WORN BUSHING, PN-0432003-1 AT SAME LOCATION. ALSO NOTED, WERE THE 2 MISSING HOLES REQUIRED TO BE DRILLED DURING MFG TO RECEIVE
- [SDR 2016FA0000082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000082.md): Magnet · defective · Feb 5, 2016 · N606CC · Cubcft CC11100 · Magneto/Distributor
  > REMOVED DEFECTIVE RT MAGNET, OWNER REPORTED DEAD MAG ON RUN UP. REMOVED COVER, BREAKING FACTORY TORQUE SEAL. APRON INSPECTION FOUND THE ROTATING MAGNET CRACKED AND THAT THE SHAFT HAD SLIPPED ON THE SHAFT 6 TEETH FROM ALINEMENT WITH KEY WAY.
- [SDR 2015FA0000658](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000658.md): Valve · burned · Nov 2, 2015 · N61288 · Cessna 150J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > REMOVED CYLINDERS NRS 1 AND 3 DUE TO NEAR ZERO COMPRESSIONS AND AUDIBLE LEAKING INTO EXHAUST SYS. BEGAN INVESTIGATION DUE TO LOW RPM AND VIBRATION ON TAKEOFF. EXAMINATION REVEALED INTAKE VALVES, PN 655970, INSTALLED IN BOTH THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST POSITIONS OF
- [SDR CA151002004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151002004.md): Cap · failed · Oct 2, 2015 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE WITH SUBSEQUENT POWER LOSS AT CRUISE SETTING. FORCED LANDING IN FIELD UNEVENTFUL. INITIAL ENGINE INSPECTION REVEALED LOW COMPRESSION ON CYLINDER 1, CONSISTENT WITH INTAKE VALVE LEAK. CYLINDER REMOVED AT NEXT OCCASION
- [SDR CA150923010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150923010.md): Crankshaft · damaged · Sep 22, 2015 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) END PLUG SEPARATED FROM CRANKSHAFT, FLOATED AROUND IN PROPELLER HUB. VIBRATION ONLY FELT BELOW 1200 RPM.
- [SDR 2015FA0000474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000474.md): Cylinder · cracked · Aug 28, 2015 · N152ML · Cessna 150J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ACFT DECLARED EMERGENCY DUE TO OIL LEAK AND EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. LANDED ON AIRFIELD WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 3 CYLINDER BASE WAS CRACKED 75 PERCENT OF THE WAY AROUND AND NEARLY SEPARATED FROM ENGINE. SUSPECT 2 POSSIBLE CAUSES: FWD UP
- [SDR CA150604020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150604020.md): Coupling · sheared · May 17, 2015 · Cessna 150G · Vacuum Distribution System
  > (CAN) VACUUM COUPLING FAILED. PROBLEM FOUND ON START UP AND FLIGHT ABORTED. REPLACED VACUUM PUMP WITH NEW UNIT. ALL WORK PERFORMED BY MAINTENANCE AND SIGNED OUT IN LOGS.
- [SDR CA150223008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150223008.md): Fitting · cracked · Feb 20, 2015 · Cessna 150J · Vertical Stabilizer
  > (CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION ON THE FITTING HOLDING VERTICAL STAB TO HORIZONTAL STAB. WHEN CORROSION WAS REMOVED, FAINT LINES WERE NOTICED. UNDER 10X MAGNIFICATION A CRACK WAS DETECT ON FORWARD VERTICAL SECTION OF FITTING APPROX 1/2" LONG. F
- [SDR CA150225007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150225007.md): Spring · broken · Feb 17, 2015 · Cessna 150M · Rudder Control System
  > (CAN) PILOT NOTICED RUDDER DEFLECTION TO RT WITH NOSE WHEEL STRAIGHT DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. INSPECTION FOUND THE LT RUDDER CABLE TENSIONING SPRING BROKEN.
- [SDR 2014FA0000661](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000661.md): Cylinder Head · corroded · Nov 17, 2014 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > BRAND NEW CYLINDERS WERE DISASSEMBLED AND INSPECTED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, EXCESSIVE PITTING WAS FOUND ON BOTH INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVE SEATS OF NEW, O-200 POWER ASSEMBLIES SA10200-A20P SHIPPED BETWEEN 10-11-2013 AND 7-22-2014. VALVE AND SEATS MEET NONE OF T
- [SDR CA150319006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150319006.md): Muffler · cracked · Oct 5, 2014 · Cessna 150G · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (CAN) CRACK IN THE INTERIOR OF THE RT MUFFLER FOUND DURING ANNUAL ENGINE INSPECTION. NEW MUFFLER TO BE INSTALLED.
- [SDR CA140407011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140407011.md): Spring · missing · Apr 4, 2014 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CYLINDER ASSY IN QUESTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST VALVE SPRING, WAS NOT INSTALLED, AND AS VERIFIED BY WEAR PATTERNS ON THE VALVE SPRING SEATS, HAD BEEN OPERATED WITHOUT THIS SPRING FOR SOME TIME. THE LACK
- [SDR T22R2014051600001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/T22R2014051600001.md): Cylinder · cracked · Feb 17, 2014 · N9173U · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > AFTER ONE HOUR FLIGHT WITH LANDING. ON GROUND FOR 45 MINUTES, PREFLIGHT, CHECK OIL QTY, 5.8 QTS, STARTED ENGINE, TAXI TO RUN UP AREA, ENGINE RUN UP NORMAL, NORMAL TAKEOFF, APPROXIMATELY 100 METERS PILOT FELT SOME ENGINE VIBRATIONS, SMELLED OIL IN COCKPIT, SAW
- [SDR CA140127003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140127003.md): Muffler · cracked · Jan 17, 2014 · Cessna 150L · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (CAN) DURING CF-90-03, INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND AT FORWARD FLANGE. CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 75 PERCENT AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE. THERE IS SEPERATION ALONG THE CRACK. EXHAUST TRAILS ARE FOUND INSIDE SHROUD AND WELL DOWN INTO HOT AIR DUCTING. MUFFLER IDENTIFI
- [SDR CA130819016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130819016.md): Exhaust Valve · failed · Aug 11, 2013 · Cessna 150K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) ENGINE INSPECTED AFTER UNSCHEDULED LANDING, FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER WITH NO COMPRESSION, CYLINDER REMOVED AND FOUND EXHAUST VALVE BROKEN.
- [SDR CA131111017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131111017.md): Transmitter · failed · Jun 14, 2013 · Cessna 150M · Fuel Quantity Sensor
  > (CAN) RIGHT FUEL TANK TRANSMITTER FOUND TO BE READING EMPTY ALL THE TIME. TROUBLESHOT PROBLEM TO BE THE RT FUEL TRANSMITTER PN MC04265171. RT FUEL TRANSMITTER REPLACED NEW, FUNCTION CHECKED SERVICEABLE.
- [SDR CA131111006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131111006.md): Transmitter · faulted · Jun 4, 2013 · Cessna 150M · Fuel Quantity Indicator
  > (CAN) LT FUEL TRANSMITTER PN 0426517-1 REPORTED READING EMPTY WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL. LT FUEL TRANSMITTER FOUND TO HAVE A HOLE IN FOAT. TRANSMITTER REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT, FUNCTION CHECKED SERVICABLE.
- [SDR CA130501003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130501003.md): Wire · burned · Apr 30, 2013 · Cessna 150G · Heating System
  > (CAN) AIRCRAFT IN CRUISE FLIGHT. PILOT SAW SMOKE AND SHUT DOWN ELECTRICAL POWER TO AIRCRAFT. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION FOUND RING TERMINAL LAYING ON CABIN HEAT CONTROL. WIRE TRACED BACK AND FOUND CONNECTED TO AMMETER. THIS WIRE MUST B
- [SDR 2013FA0000253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000253.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Apr 27, 2013 · N7343X · Cessna 150B · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > FUSELAGE TAILCONE BULKHEAD, FOUND TO BE CRACKED IN BEND RADIUS AT BOTH RUDDER STOP BOLT LOCATIONS. BULKHEAD REINFORCEMENT PLATE, PN 0412181-1, FOUND TO BE CRACKED BETWEEN EXISTING VERTICAL STABILIZER ATTACHMENT ANCHOR NUTS.
- [SDR CA130429014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130429014.md): Tube · leaking · Apr 26, 2013 · Cessna 150M · Tire Tube
  > (CAN) TUBE DEVELOPED SMALL HOLE AT MANUFACTURING SEAM LINE LIKE PREVIOUSLY FAILED TUBES.
- [SDR CA130422005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130422005.md): Tube · failed · Apr 21, 2013 · Cessna 150M · Tire Tube
  > (CAN) TUBE DEVELOPED SMALL PIN HOLE AT SEAM JOINT. UPON LANDING THE TIRE WENT FLAT AND SHEARED THE STEM. DO NOT KNOW IF AIRPORT FOUND THE FOD. TUBE IN SERVICE FOR 5.4 MONTHS OR 195.9 HOURS, AVERAGE FLIGHT TIME IS 1 HR, THUS TUBE ONLY HAD 196 CYCLES ON IT.
- [SDR CA130419004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130419004.md): Tube · failed · Mar 26, 2013 · Cessna 150M · Tire Tube
  > (CAN) TUBE DEVELOPS SMALL HOLE THEN EVENTUALLY IN LIFE CYCLE FINDS ITSELF FLAT.
- [SDR CA130406001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130406001.md): Tube · punctured · Mar 11, 2013 · Cessna 150M · Tire Tube
  > (CAN) SMALL PIN HOLE FOUND. TIRE WENT FLAT MFG DEFECT.
- [SDR CA130406002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130406002.md): Tube · failed · Mar 11, 2013 · Cessna 150M · Tire Tube
  > (CAN) SMALL PIN HOLE TOP OF TUBE BETWEEN 2 SEAMS. COMPONENT HAS 7.53 MONTHS IN SERVICE.
- [SDR CA130219004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130219004.md): Housing · cracked · Feb 19, 2013 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) DURING UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, AN OIL LEAK WAS DISCOVERED AT THE OIL SCREEN HOUSING. UPON REMOVAL OF THE HOUSING, A CRACK WAS FOUND FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER OF ONE OF THE MOUNTING EARS. THE HOUSING WAS REPLACED WITH AN INSPECTED USED SERVICEABLE HOUS
- [SDR 2013FA0000098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000098.md): Muffler · failed · Jan 10, 2013 · N3096J · Cessna 150E · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > PILOT OBSERVED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT, DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED NORMALLY. ON INSPECTION OF THE RT ENGINE COMPARTMENT, MUFFLER AFT WALL WAS MISSING AND EXHAUST BLAST WAS DIRECTED ON THE BATTERY BOX DIRECTLY AFT OF THE MUFFLER. BLAST MELTED THE BATTERY AND
- [SDR CA130115016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130115016.md): Tube · failed · Jan 10, 2013 · Cessna 150M · Tire Tube
  > (CAN) ON LANDING, THE TIRE WENT FLAT. NO FAULT FOUND WITH TIRE CAVITY, TUBE JUST DEVELOPED HOLE. CALENDAR TIME ON TUBE 7.5 MONTHS.
- [SDR 2013FA0000019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000019.md): Boss · cracked · Dec 6, 2012 · N2252J · Cessna 150G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ROCKER SHAFT BOSSES FOUND CRACKED WHEN CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO FAILURE. LAST DYE CHECK WAS DONE IN 5/6/2007 (O/H DATE 1998). CYLINDER ONLY HAD 50 HRS SINCE LAST INSPECTION, BUT 5 YEARS CALENDAR TIME. POSSIBLE MORE FREQUENT DYE CHECK ON ROCKER BOSSES FOR AD
- [SDR CA121212006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121212006.md): Control Cable · frayed · Nov 21, 2012 · Cessna 150M · Rudder Control System
  > (CAN) RUDDER CABLES FOUND FRAYED AND STRETCHED, CABLE 0400107-49 FOUND FRAYED IN MIDDLE OF ITS CABLE RUN. CABLE 0400107-50 FOUND FRAYED AT AFT MOST PULLEY BOTH CABLES REPLACED NEW, ALONG WITH ASSOCATED PULLEYS, RETURN SPRINGS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE.
- [SDR CA121212003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121212003.md): Bushing · worn · Nov 20, 2012 · Cessna 150M · Ailerons
  > (CAN) UPON INSPECTION CONTROL TEE LOWER PIVOT POINT RETAINING BUSHING FOR PIVOT BEARING FOUND TO HAVE COME LOOSE IN ITS CRIMP WITH BLACK FRETTING PRESENT AROUND THE BUSHING. WITH SLIGHT FOR AND AFT MOTION OF THE CONTROL YOKE WITH ONE HAND WILL CAUSE ONE TO SE
- [SDR CA121119008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121119008.md): Exhaust Valve · failed · Nov 17, 2012 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) EXHAUST VALVE FAILURE, CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATION.

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## 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 = 'O200A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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