# Service difficulty reports: Continental TSIO-360-E

A list on [Continental TSIO-360-E](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-360-e.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR CA131121009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131121009.md): Shimmy Dampener · broken · Nov 13, 2013 · Piper PA34200T · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > (CAN) DURING A WALK AROUND, THE STUDENT PILOT NOTED THE SHIMMY DAMPENER AT AN AWKWARD ANGLE. THE SHAFT WAS BROKEN NEXT TO THE ROD END. NO OTHER VISIBLE DAMAGE WAS EVIDENT. THE PART WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR 2012FA0000230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000230.md): Link Assy · broken · Apr 20, 2012 · N1724H · Piper PA34200T · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > ON LANDING, LINK ASSY ON MAIN GEAR TRUSS ASSY BROKE AT STRUT ATTACHMENT AREA, CAUSING ACFT TO VEER OFF RUNWAY.
- [SDR APC2010F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/APC2010F00000.md): Bolt · broken · Mar 12, 2010 · N36319 · Piper PA34200T · Flight Control System
  > ON PREFLIGHT, THE PILOT FOUND THE STABILATOR TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE AND NOTIFIED MX. WHEN REMOVED TAIL CONE FOUND A BROKEN BOLT ON THE RT THAT HAD BACKED OUT. IMMEDIATELY GROUNDED THE WHOLE FLEET UNTIL SUCH TIME AS WE COULD INSPECT ATTACHING POINTS, BEARINGS
- [SDR 2007FA0000547](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000547.md): Pulley Bracket · chafed · Jun 20, 2007 · N301Q · Glasfl H301LIBELLE · Drag Control System
  > ROLL SPOILER CABLE PN:S3779-4P233.7M WAS ROUTED INCORRECTLY OVER LOW FRICTION PULLEY P/N:S3504-4.5 (THROUGH A TOOLING HOLE) IN PULLEY BRACKET P/N:6960236-17. THIS CAUSED AN INTERFERENCE AND WEAR IN THE PULLEY BRACKET, AND FLAT AREAS TO THE CABLE. CABLE AND
- [SDR NOB2007F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NOB2007F00000.md): Spring · obstructed · Mar 9, 2007 · N38858 · Piper PA34200T · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > NLG WOULD NOT EXTEND WHILE ON APPROACH. AC RETURNED & THROUGH G-LOAD MANUEVERS, MANAGED TO GET NLG TO EXTEND PRIOR TO LANDING. PROBLEM WAS DETERMINED TO BE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN NLG CENTERING SPRING ROD END ATTACHMENT CLEVIS BOLT HEAD AND REAR TORQUE TUBE FO
- [SDR CA060502008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060502008.md): Battery · leaking · Apr 27, 2006 · Piper PA34200T · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (CAN) ELT BATTERIES LEAKED. (TC NR 20060502008)
- [SDR AU510002146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002146.md): Hinge · corroded · Dec 12, 2005 · Piper PA34200T · Rudder Structure
  > RUDDER HINGE BRACKET CORRODED.
- [SDR 2005FA0000108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000108.md): Shaft · out of round · Jan 30, 2005 · N123AP · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > UPON INSTALLING A SHAFT INTO A ROCKER WITH INADEQUATE TOLERANCE LIMITS, NOTED BINDING IN THREE CLOCK POSITIONS. WITH PRUSSION BLUE, FOUND THAT THE SHAFT IS FORMED IN AN ELIPTICAL OR, MODIFIED TRI-ANGULAR SHAPE WITH REDUCED WEAR SURFACE AREA DUE TO INCONSISTANT
- [SDR 2005FA0000484](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000484.md): Shaft · out of round · Jan 30, 2005 · N123AP · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > UPON INSTALLING A SHAFT INTO A ROCKER WITH INADEQUATE TOLERANCE LIMITS, NOTED BINDING IN 3 O`CLOCK POSITIONS. WITH PRUSSION BLUE FOUND SHAFT IS FORMED IN ELIPTICAL OR, MODIFIED TRIANGULAR SHAPE WITH REDUCED WEAR SURFACE AREA DUE TO INCONSISTANT DIA OF SHAFT.
- [SDR CA040901001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040901001.md): Tube · out of tolerance · Aug 18, 2004 · Piper PA34200T · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > (CAN) TUBE PURCHASED NEW. INSTALLED NEW. TEE SHOOTING AT VARIOUS REPAIR STATIONS DISCOVER CIRCLIP GROOVE TOO SMALL TO ACCOMODATE FULL CLIP SEATING. (GROOVE UNDERSIZED)NEW TUBE PURCHASED AND REPLACED. NO FAULT TO DATE. INITIAL RECURRING FAULTS INC LUDED, LOSS
- [SDR AUS20040204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040204.md): Tube · worn · Feb 25, 2004 · Piper PA34200T · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION HYDRAULIC PIPE WORN THROUGH BY CONTACT WITH THE NLG BRAKE FLUID COVER ASSEMBLY. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
- [SDR CA030729020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030729020.md): Door · cracked · Jul 21, 2003 · Piper PA34200T · Landing Gear Doors
  > (CAN) CRACKS ON THE MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR FLANGE. BOTH LT AND RT DOOR. DOOR IS FIBERGLASS COMPOSITE STRUCTURE. MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR LT PN 67090-10 MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR RT PN 67090-11.
- [SDR AUS20030413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030413.md): Fitting · fractured · Apr 3, 2003 · Piper PA34200T · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > (AUS) LEFT ENGINE FUEL LINE FITTING FAILED. FUEL LEAK.
- [SDR AUS20030371](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030371.md): Spar Cap · corroded · Feb 26, 2003 · Piper PA34200T · Empennage Structure
  > (AUS) RH STABILATOR LOWER SPAR CAP CORRODED.
- [SDR CA030107018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030107018.md): Line · corroded · Dec 24, 2002 · Piper PA34200T · Heating System
  > (CAN) DURING A GROUND RUN FOR CALIBRATION OF AN UNRELATED SYSTEM THE ENGINEER NOTICED A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN. THE SOURCE WAS FOUND TO BE A CORRODED HEATER FUEL LINE AT APPROXIMATELY FS 165. THE CARPET AHEAD OF PASSENGER SEAT NR 6 WAS SOAKED WITH FUEL
- [SDR AUS20020713](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020713.md): Cable · separated · Jun 18, 2002 · Piper PA34200T · Elevator Tab Control System
  > (AUS) FORWARD LH STABILATOR TRIM CABLE DISCONNECTED FROM TRIM WHEEL.BALL END OF CABLE HAD COME OUT OF THE SOCKET ON THE SIDE OF THE WHEEL.
- [SDR AUS20011341](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011341.md): Bolt · broken · Dec 14, 2001 · Piper PA34200T · Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) STABILISER ATTACHMENT FITTING BOLTS BENT (2OFF) AND BROKEN(2OFF). INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE BOLTS WERE THE INCORRECT TYPE. THE PART NUMBER OF THE INCORRECT BOLTS WAS PNO NAS425-3-7.UNAPPROVED PART. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR AUS20011183](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011183.md): Housing · cracked · Nov 2, 2001 · Piper PA34200T · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > (AUS) LH AND RH ENGINE TURBOCHARGER TURBINE HOUSINGS CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/TURBO/1. LH ENGINE - CONTINENTAL TSIO-360-E - SERIAL NUMBER 307156 TSO 338.6 HOURS - TSLSV 119.6 HOURS RH ENGINE - CONTINENTAL LTSIO-360-E - SERIAL NUMBER 306161TSO 33
- [SDR AU000624](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000624.md): Stud · wrong part · Sep 1, 2000 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) BOTH PROPELLERS COULD NOT BE FITTED CORRECTLY DURING INSTALLATION TO RECENTLY OVERHAULED ENGINES. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION FOUND THE ATTACHING STUDS WERE TOO LONG (-4 STUDS HAD BEEN FITTED INLIEU OF -3 STUDS). (X)
- [SDR 20000809SH004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000809SH004.md): Magneto · failed · Aug 1, 2000 · N4128M · Piper PA34220T · Magneto/Distributor
  > TEST RUN SHOWED MAGNETO TO BE DEAD. REMOVED AND DISASSEMBLED MAGNETO. FOUND WIPER TAB FOR DISTRIBUTOR GEAR TO BE SHEARED OFF OF GEAR. (X)
- [SDR AU000330](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000330.md): Crankcase · cracked · Jan 31, 2000 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) CRANKCASE CRACKED IN NUMEROUS PLACES. CRANKCASE HAD BEENPREVIOUSLY WELD REPAIRED.
- [SDR AU991037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU991037.md): Stall Warning · malfunctioned · Aug 26, 1999 · Piper PA34200T · Stall Warning System
  > (AUS) STALL WARNING SYSTEM FAULTY. SYSTEM WORKS PERFECTLY ON THE GROUND BUT FAILS TO OPERATE IN THE AIR. THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY CHECKED WITH NUMEROUS COMPONENT CHANGES TO NO AVAIL.
- [SDR 2000ZZZX163](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX163.md): Fuel Pump · broken · Aug 18, 1999 · N797MT · Piper PA34200T · Engine Fuel Pump
  > AIRCRAFT WAS EN ROUTE FROM OWA TO HTO, CRUISE AT 4,500 MSL. EXPERIENCED ENGINE AND FUEL FLOW FLUCTUATIONS, THEN COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. WAS CLOSE TO WST, SECURED LEFT ENGINE AND LANDED. REEVES AIR INSPECTED AND FOUND LEFT ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP INOPERABLE.
- [SDR AU990854](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990854.md): Co2 Detector · faulty · Aug 18, 1999 · Piper PA34200T · Emergency Equipment
  > (AUS) CARBON DIOXIDE DETECTOR FAULTY.
- [SDR AU990836](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990836.md): Liner · unserviceable · Aug 17, 1999 · Piper PA34200T · Heating System
  > (AUS) CABIN HEATER COMBUSTION LINER FAILED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/AIRCON/9 AMDT5.
- [SDR CA991231062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991231062.md): Cotter Pin · broken · Feb 22, 1999 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) COTTER PIN FOUND IN OIL SCREEN AT 100HR INSP.
- [SDR CA991231063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991231063.md): Crankshaft · cracked · Feb 22, 1999 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) TWO CRACKS FOUND BY NDI SHOP, CRANK REJECTED.
- [SDR AU980280](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980280.md): Crankcase · cracked · Feb 4, 1998 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) ENGINE CRANKCASE RT HALF CRACKED IN NR 4 MAIN BEARING TUNNEL AND LT HALF CRACKED IN NR 2 AND NR 3 MAIN BEARING TUNNELS. CRANKSHAFT CRACKED ON NR 4 MAIN BEARING. CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 50.8MM (2 INCHES).
- [SDR CA980302002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980302002.md): Cylinder · separated · Nov 20, 1997 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) THE TOP OF THE CYLINDER CONTAINING THE VALVES AND THE ROCKER ARMS SEPARATED FROM THE CYLINDER.
- [SDR CA971016002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971016002.md): Piston Ring · broken · Oct 8, 1997 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) DURING CYLINDER REMOVAL TO CORRECT AN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM, IT WAS FOUND THAT PISTON RING (P/N 684042) WAS BROKEN. IT APPEARS THERE WAS A CASTING PROBLEM DURING MANUFACTURER.
- [SDR AU970799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970799.md): Cylinder · distorted · Jun 20, 1997 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) NO6 CYLINDER EXHAUST FLANGE DISTORTED - 2MM (0.078IN) GAP ON FORWARD SIDE - FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND NO2 AND NO4 CYLINDERS WITH APPROXIMATELY 1MM (0.039IN) GAPS - HEAT DAMAGE TO ENGINE COWLS FROM LEAKING EXHAUST GASSES - NEW GASKETS HAD BEEN FITTED AP
- [SDR AU970915](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970915.md): Bearing · bindiing · May 20, 1997 · Piper PA34200T · Mixture Control
  > (AUS) LH ENGINE MIXTURE CONTROL ROD END BEARING AND CONTROL ARM BINDING ON FCU
- [SDR AU960808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960808.md): Exhaust Valve · failed · May 28, 1996 · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) LH ENGINE NO5 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE FAILED - SUSPECT CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE LEANING OF ENGINE
- [SDR 96ZZZX938](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX938.md): Line · broke · Jan 30, 1996 · N999CC · Piper PA34200T · Fuel Divider
  > FUEL LINE FROM FLOW DIVIDER TO NR 6 NOZZLE BROKE AT B-NUT NOZZLE AND SPRAYED RAW FUEL ON ENGINE. ENGINE ROUGH, BUT NOT SHUT DOWN AND LANDED OK WITH NO FIRE. VERY LUCKY!
- [SDR CA951218018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA951218018.md): Fuel Pump · faulty · Dec 11, 1995 · Piper PA34200 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > (CAN)DURING A TRAINING FLIGHT,AT 5,000 FEET,THE #2 ENGINE HAD A LOSS OF POWER & THE LOWERING OF PRESSURE ON THE FUEL FLOW INDICATOR.THE #2 ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN & THE AIRCRAFT LANDED.AFTER ARRIVAL THE #2 ENG INE WAS RUN UP,THREE TIMES IT FAILED TO EXCEED 2,000 R
- [SDR BIER950010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER950010.md): Adapter Shaft · sheared · Apr 21, 1995 · N9211K · Piper PA34200T · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > TACH INDICATED 0 RPM BUT ENGINE RAN NORM. FOUND TACH DRIVE ADAPTER SHEARED AT ATTACH NUT. REMOVED AND REPL WITH NEW.
- [SDR 96ZZZX4786](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4786.md): Crankcase · cracked · Mar 13, 1995 · N321GS · Piper PA34200T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > DURING TROUBLESHOOTING TO DETERMINE ORIGIN OF AN OIL LEAK, FOUND CASE CRACKED ON BOTH VALVES AT NR 3 BEARING WEB. UPON TEAR DOWN, CASE HALVES WERE REJECTED DUE TO FAILING HARDNESS TEST. CRACKS WERE IN AREA OF A PREVIOUS REPAIR. CAUSE OF FAILURE UNKNOWN.

## 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 = 'TSIO360E'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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

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