# Service difficulty reports: Continental TSIO-360-F A list on [Continental TSIO-360-F](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-360-f.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2012FA0000228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000228.md): Spark Plug · damaged · Mar 2, 2012 · N151JF · Piper PA28R201T · Spark Plug/Igniter > PILOT REPORTED ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AT 11,000 FT. DESCENDED TO 5,000 FT AND ENGINE OPERATED CORRECTLY. RETURNED TO AIRPORT, LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. REMOVED TOP COWLING AND ALL 12 SPARK PLUGS, PN RMH38E. ALL SPART PLUGS RUSTED ON OUTSIDE AND - [SDR CA090303006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090303006.md): Main Bearing · failed · Mar 2, 2009 · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (CAN) LARGE PIECE OF FERROUS MATERIAL FOUND IN OIL PICKUP SCREEN DURING ROUTINE INSP, PIECE IDENTIFIED AS PORTION OF CTR MAIN BRG. ENGINE REMOVED FROM ACFT, DISASSEMBLED, INSP CONFIRMS COMPLETE FAILURE OF NR 2 CTR MAIN BRG. IN CONJUNCTION, CRANKCASE BRG SADDL - [SDR CA090220005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090220005.md): Plug · missing · Feb 13, 2009 · Piper PA28R201T · Accessory Gearboxes > ON APPROACH TO YBL, THE PILOT DETECTED BURNING OIL AND SAW SMOKE, THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRCRAFT AND NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL ON THE BELLY OF THE AIRCRAFT AND DRIPPING FROM THE COWLS, AFTER THE TECHNICIAN INVESTIGATED THE OIL LEAK HE FOUND A HOLE WHERE A P - [SDR NTB2008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NTB2008F00000.md): Impulse Coupling · broken · Aug 8, 2008 · N5880V · Piper PA28R201T · Magneto/Distributor > IMPULSE COUPLING SPRING BROKEN. EVIDENCE OF PRE-EXISTING CRACK AND CORROSION. VERY LOW TIME IN SERVICE. MAG TO ENGINE TIMING LOST. BOTH MAGS EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE ALMOST SIMULTANEOUSLY. (K) - [SDR NTB2008F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NTB2008F00001.md): Spring · broken · Aug 8, 2008 · N5880V · Piper PA28R201T · Magneto/Distributor > IMPULSE COUPLING SPRING BROKEN. EVIDENCE OF PRE-EXISTING CRACK AND CORROSION. VERY LOW TIME IS SERVICE. MAG TO ENGINE TIMING LOST. BOTH MAGS EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE ALMOST SIMULTANEOUSLY. (K) - [SDR CA070919001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070919001.md): Tube · broken · Sep 17, 2007 · Piper PA28R201T · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System > (CAN) FUEL DISCHARGE TUBE BROKE, ENGINE LOST POWER. SUSPECT MID-TUBE CLIP P/N: 626477-2 MAY HAVE FAILED FIRST. (TC NR 20070919001) - [SDR CA070502008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070502008.md): Control Cable · damaged · Apr 27, 2007 · Piper PA28R201T · Mixture Control > (CAN) MIXTURE CONTROL WAS FOUND TO BE STIFF BY MAINT ON AN ENGINE START FOR TAXI TO HANGER. CABLE WAS REMOVED. THE CABLE ROUTING POSITIONS THE CABLE LESS THAN (6) INCHES FROM THE TURBOCHARGER. AN ASBESTOS COVER HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN PLACED OVER THE CABLE AND STI - [SDR CA070118003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070118003.md): Pump · faulty · Jan 10, 2007 · Piper PA28R201T · Engine Fuel Pump > (CAN) ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP OUTPUT IS LOW AT RATED RPM 2600. (TC NR 20070118003) - [SDR 2004FA0000845](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000845.md): Shaft · mismanufactured · Oct 18, 2004 · N43761 · Piper PA28R201T · Control Column Section > DURING 100 HOUR INSP AT 1V5, LT CONTROL COLUMN, P/N 62834-02, WAS REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT DUE TO EXCESS PLAY. UPON REMOVAL, CONTROL COLUMN SHAFT, P/N 62716-02, WAS FOUND TO BE DRILLED (FOR AN-386-1-6A TAPER PIN) LESS THAN 0.025 INCH FROM AFT END OF SHAFT. HOL - [SDR 2004FA0000846](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000846.md): Shaft · mismanufactured · Oct 18, 2004 · N43761 · Piper PA28R201T · Control Column Section > DURING 100 HR INSP AT 1V5, LT CONTOL COLUMN UNIVERSAL,P/N 62834-02, WAS REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT DUE TO EXCESS PLAY. CONTROL COLUMN SHAFT, P/N 62716-02, WAS FOUND TO BE DRILLED (FOR THE AN-386-1-6A TAPER PIN) LESS THAN 0.025 INCH FROM AFT END OF SHAFT. HOLE I - [SDR AUS20030626](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030626.md): Stud · cracked · Jun 20, 2003 · Piper PA28R201T · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > (AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE STUD CONTAINED LONGITUDINAL MPI INDICATIONS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/PA28/91 AMDT1. - [SDR AUS20030367](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030367.md): Link · failed · Mar 25, 2003 · Piper PA28R201T · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY SHEARED IN AREA LOCATEDFORWARD OF THE RH ATTACHMENT POINT. - [SDR AUS20020155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020155.md): Capacitor · faulty · Mar 1, 2002 · Piper PA28R201T · Magneto/Distributor > (AUS) LH MAGNETO CAPACITOR WIRE INTERMITTENT CONTACT. - [SDR AUS20020156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020156.md): Capacitor · faulty · Feb 5, 2002 · Piper PA28R201T · Magneto/Distributor > (AUS) RH MAGNETO CAPACITOR WIRE INTERMITTENT CONTACT. - [SDR AU000534](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000534.md): Stud · cracked · Jul 10, 2000 · Piper PA28R201T · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings > (AUS) LEFT AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE STUDS CRACKED. FOUND DURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION IAW AD/PA28/91. (X) - [SDR CA000530031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000530031.md): Trunnion · cracked · May 1, 2000 · Piper PA28RT201T · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle > (CAN) DURING A 50-HOUR INSPECTION OF THE LANDING GEAR, THE NOSE GEAR TRUNNION WAS FOUND CRACKED AT SHIMMY DAMPENER ATTACHMENT POINT. POSSIBLE CAUSE - OVERSTEER. - [SDR AU000342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000342.md): Fuel Tank · leaking · Apr 7, 2000 · Piper PA28R201T · Fuel Storage > (AUS) FUEL TANK LEAKING. INSPECTION FOUND FAULTY SEALANT. FOUND FOLLOWING COMPLIANCE WITH AD/GEN/80. - [SDR 99ZZZX1076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1076.md): Bypass Pipe · not installed · Mar 5, 1999 · N6140H · Piper PA28R201T · Exhaust Turbocharger > A TURBO HEAT BLANKET WAS INSTALLED ON 1-28-99. SUBMITTER STATED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE TURBO HEAT BLANKET, THE MECHANIC FAILED TO REINSTALL THE EXHAUST BYPASS VALVE PIPE (STC SA4731 NM/STC 4731 NM) THAT DIRECTED EXHAUST GAS OUTBOARD OF THE ENGINE. TH - [SDR CA990318049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990318049.md): Flyweight · loose · Feb 18, 1999 · Piper PA28RT201T · Magneto/Distributor > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE ON RUN-UP. INSPECTION FOUND RIGHT HAND MAGNETO DEAD. DURING REMOVAL OF THE MAGNETO, THE IMPULSE COUPLING FLYWEIGHT FELL OUT. THE AXLE/RIVET HEAD FOUND MISSING. ALL CYLINDERS, OIL SUMP AND ACCESSORY SECTION, WERE IN - [SDR CA980430038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980430038.md): Tube Assy · cracked · Apr 14, 1998 · Piper PA28R201T · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System > (CAN) TUBE CRACKED UNDER CLAMP. NOT VISIBLE WITH CLAMP ON. REPLACED. - [SDR CA980331021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980331021.md): Cable · stiff · Mar 9, 1998 · Piper PA28R201T · Mixture Control > (CAN) BOTH PROP AND MIXTURE CONTROL CABLES VERY STIFF. AREA BEHIND TURBO BADLY CORRODED. CABLES REPLACED. - [SDR AU970577](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970577.md): Elt · faulty · Jun 2, 1997 · Piper PA28RT201T · Emergency Locator Beacon > (AUS) ELT FAULTY - `G' SWITCH UNSERVICEABLE - BATTERIES OF EUROPEAN ORIGIN FITTED - BATTERY INSULATORS WORN - EVIDENCE OF MOISTURE INGRESS - [SDR AU970450](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970450.md): Cable · stuck · Apr 18, 1997 · Piper PA28R201T · Mixture Control > (AUS) MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE STUCK - CABLE RUNS ADJACENT TO TURBOCHARGER - THROTTLE CABLE AND PROPELLER CONTROL CABLES ALSO RUN ADJACENT TO THE TURBOCHARGER - [SDR 97ZZZX1589](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1589.md): Cylinder · head separated · Mar 21, 1997 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND NR 2 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATING FROM BARREL. THE HEAD WAS TURNED COUNTERCLOCKWISE 4 DEGREES AND WAS.0625 INCH FARTHER FROM FIRST CYLINDER FIN THAN OTHER CYLINDERS. LEAK CHECK (PARAGRAPH C TCM SB 96-12) REVEALED LEAK. COMPRESSI - [SDR AU970140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970140.md): Actuator · failed · Jan 27, 1997 · Piper PA28R201T · Landing Gear Actuator > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR FAILED AT FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT POINT - [SDR 97ZZZX3739](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3739.md): Stud · failed · Dec 31, 1996 · N40437 · Piper PA28201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT, FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ENGINE LOST POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE ROCKER ARM SHAFT HOLD-DOWN STUDS ON NR 2 CYLINDER. AD 92-04-09 WAS C/W. THE CYLINDER WAS AN EXCHANGE INSTALLED AT THE LAST OVERHAUL. STUDS FAILED MOST L - [SDR 96ZZZX5470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5470.md): Lock Tab · failed · Sep 10, 1996 · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDERS WERE SENT OUT FOR CHROMING AND OVERHAUL. CYLINDERS WERE RECEIVED BACK READY TO INSTALL. NEW SUPERIOR AIR PARTS ROCKER ARM SHAFT BOLT LOCK TABS WERE INSTALLED. UPON BENDING TANGS OVER BOLT HEADS, ALL TANGS EITHER CRACKED OR BROKE OFF COMPLETELY. S - [SDR 95ZZZX5104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5104.md): Piston Pin · broken · Aug 1, 1995 · N327LP · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > NR 2 CYLINDER PISTON PIN FAILED AT MIDSECTION (BROKEN IN HALF). SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF NR 2 PISTON AND METAL CONTAMINATED SUPERIOR AIR PARTS SUPPLIED PISTON PIN WITH A SHIP DATE OF 11-8-94. CAUSE 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 = 'TSIO360F' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-360-f/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.