# Service difficulty reports: Continental TSIO-360-FB

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

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2015FA0000189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000189.md): Cable · worn · May 11, 2015 · N679X · Piper PA28R201T · Engine Cowl Flaps
  > COWL FLAP CABLE RUBBING ON EXHAUST ON LT SIDE OF ENGINE. RUBBED THROUGH THE OUTER COVER AND HALF THROUGH THE INNER CORE. THIS ACFT HAS HAD A REPLACEMENT COWL INSTALLED UNDER STC SA03470AT.
- [SDR 2015FA0000190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000190.md): Housing · worn · May 11, 2015 · N679X · Piper PA28R201T · Engine Cowl Flaps
  > REPLACED COWL FLAP CABLE, PN LSM-SCD-032-1 DUE TO WORN SPOT NEAR CONNECTION TO COWL. COWL HAS BEEN REPLACE IAW STC SA03470AT. ACFT HAD TO MAKE AN UNSCHEDULED STOP DO TO SMOKE IN THE CABIN. INSPECTION FOUND CABLE COVERING MELTED DO TO BEING TO CLOSE TO THE EX
- [SDR 2013FA0000438](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000438.md): Switch · shorted · Jul 19, 2013 · N31698 · Piper PA28R201T · Fuel Boost Pump
  > ACFT DEPARTED, DURING INITIAL CLIMB, EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AT APPROX 1000 FT AGL. PILOT SWITCHED FUEL TANKS, CYCLED FUEL PUMP, AND MAGNETOS IN AN ATTEMPT TO REGAIN TAKEOFF POWER. ACFT CRASHED IN A RURAL AREA. DAMAGED RT WING ASSY AND LANDING GEAR.
- [SDR CA130412007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130412007.md): Hub · damaged · Apr 12, 2013 · Piper PA28RT201T · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) UPON DISASEMBLY OF THE PROPELLER THE PRELOAD SHELVES SHOWED EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS SEVERE PROPELLER IMPACT DAMAGE. ACCORDING TO PROPELLER MANUAL 202A THERE IS NO DAMAGE ALLOWED IN THIS AREA. THE CYLINDER CONTAINED IMPROPER REPAIRS TO THE SCREW HOLES. IT
- [SDR CA120607009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120607009.md): Coupling · failed · Jun 5, 2012 · Piper PA28RT201T · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ELECTRICAL FAILURE REPORTED. INSPECTED CHARGING SYS AND FOUND ALTERNATOR DRIVE COUPLING FAILED.
- [SDR CA111107008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111107008.md): Fairing · damaged · Nov 2, 2011 · Piper PA28RT201T · Vertical Stabilizer
  > (CAN) VERTICAL FIN AFT TIP FAIRING FOUND CONTACTING RUDDER TOP SURFACE DURING GROUND HANDLING AND PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION. FAIRING REMOVED AND FOUND MOUNTING HARDWARE HOLE ABNORMALLY OVERSIZED ALLOWING FOR AIRSTREAM TO MOVE FAIRING BOTTOM T/E TO CONTACT RUDDER
- [SDR CA110906002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110906002.md): Fork · damaged · Sep 6, 2011 · Piper PA28RT201T · Propeller Assembly
  > (CAN) UPON DISASSEMBLY AND VISUAL INSP OF THIS PROPELLER, WE FOUND 1 EA, A-2202 BEARING TO BE DENTED BEYOND REPAIR, THE HUB PRELOAD SHELVES TO BE DAMAGED FROM PREVIOUS IMPACT AT WHICH TIME THE HUB SHOULD HAVE BEEN SCRAPED OUT AND THE B-3252 FORK HAD BEEN DRILL
- [SDR 2011FA0000406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000406.md): Seal · failed · Apr 21, 2011 · N8320E · Piper PA28RT201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > OVERHAULED AND INSTALLED CYLINDERS, PN EC641370CN IAW SERVICE INFO AND MFG SERVICE INFORMATION. DURING THE OVERHAUL INTAKE VALVE SEALS PN 646678 WERE INSTALLED ONTO INTAKE VALVE GUIDES IAW MFG ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG. THE INTAKE VALVE SEALS FAILED AFTER AP
- [SDR 2011FA0000407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000407.md): Seal · failed · Apr 21, 2011 · N8320E · Piper PA28RT201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > OVERHAULED AND INSTALLED CYLINDERS, PN EC641370CN IAW SERVICE INFO AND MFG SERVICE INFORMATION. DURING THE OVERHAUL INTAKE VALVE SEALS PN 646678 WERE INSTALLED ONTO INTAKE VALVE GUIDES IAW MFG ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG. THE INTAKE VALVE SEALS FAILED AFTER AP
- [SDR 2011FA0000408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000408.md): Seal · failed · Apr 21, 2011 · N8320E · Piper PA28RT201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > OVERHAULED AND INSTALLED CYLINDERS, PN EC641370CN IAW SERVICE INFO AND MFG SERVICE INFORMATION. DURING THE OVERHAUL INTAKE VALVE SEALS PN 646678 WERE INSTALLED ONTO INTAKE VALVE GUIDES IAW MFG ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG. THE INTAKE VALVE SEALS FAILED AFTER AP
- [SDR 2011FA0000409](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000409.md): Seal · failed · Apr 21, 2011 · N8320E · Piper PA28RT201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > OVERHAULED AND INSTALLED CYLINDERS, PN EC641370CN IAW SERVICE INFO AND MFG SERVICE INFORMATION. DURING THE OVERHAUL INTAKE VALVE SEALS PN 646678 WERE INSTALLED ONTO INTAKE VALVE GUIDES IAW MFG ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG. THE INTAKE VALVE SEALS FAILED AFTER AP
- [SDR 2011FA0000410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000410.md): Seal · failed · Mar 21, 2011 · N8320E · Piper PA28RT201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > OVERHAULED AND INSTALLED CYLINDERS, PN EC641370CN IAW SERVICE INFO AND MFG SERVICE INFORMATION. DURING THE OVERHAUL INTAKE VALVE SEALS PN 646678 WERE INSTALLED ONTO INTAKE VALVE GUIDES IAW MFG ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG. THE INTAKE VALVE SEALS FAILED AFTER AP
- [SDR 2011FA0000411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000411.md): Seal · failed · Mar 21, 2011 · N8320E · Piper PA28RT201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > OVERHAULED AND INSTALLED CYLINDERS, PN EC641370CN IAW SERVICE INFO AND MFG SERVICE INFORMATION. DURING THE OVERHAUL INTAKE VALVE SEALS PN 646678 WERE INSTALLED ONTO INTAKE VALVE GUIDES IAW MFG ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG. THE INTAKE VALVE SEALS FAILED AFTER AP
- [SDR CA110215006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110215006.md): Tube · loose · Feb 10, 2011 · Piper PA28R201T · Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach Fittings
  > DURING THE ANNUAL INSP OF THE ACFT, THE STABILATOR BALANCE WEIGHT TUBE WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE. THERE ARE 2 ATTACH BOLTS. THE FWD ATTACH BOLT WAS LOOSE AND WAS RE-TORQUED. THE AFT ATTACH BOLT WAS LOOSE WITH SOME PLAY, THE BOLT WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED, WEAR WAS
- [SDR 2011FA0000168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000168.md): Link · cracked · Feb 3, 2011 · N2243N · Piper PA28RT201T · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > CRACK DISCOVERED IN FWD FACING RADIUS OF NOSE GEAR RETRACTION CYLINDER AND DOWN LOCK ATTACHMENT TANG DURING ANNUAL INSP. REPLACED ENTIRE NOSE GEAR LINK AND BRACE DOWN-LOCK ASSY WITH NEW TO RETURN ACFT TO AIRWORTHINESS.
- [SDR CA090520002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090520002.md): Packing · mismanufactured · May 1, 2009 · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) ENGINE WAS REMOVED DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE IN FLIGHT. UPON INSP IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NYLON PACKING INSIDE THE FRONT MAIN BEARING SHELLS WERE TOO SHORT. THEY DID NOT REACH THE FULL LENGTH OF THE GROOVE THAT THEY ARE SET IN. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THIS MA
- [SDR CA090326013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090326013.md): Dimmer · overheated · Mar 26, 2009 · Piper PA28RT201T · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > (CAN) PILOT OBSERVED SMOKE AND ODOR COMING FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL IN THE AREA OF ELECTRICAL SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL SYS WAS SWITCHED OFF AND ACFT LANDED SUCCESSFULLY. AFTER EXTENSIVE INSP TO DETERMINE CAUSE THE NAV LIGHT/RADIO DIMMER SWITCH WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE
- [SDR CA090112008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090112008.md): Gasket · leaking · Oct 31, 2008 · Piper PA28R201T · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) ENGINE INSPECTED FOR OIL LEAK AT REAR ACCESSORY SECTION, FOUND OIL COMING FROM RIGHT MAGNETO ATTACH GASKET. MAGNETO REMOVED, GASKET AND ENGINE MATING SURFACE INSPECTED OK. MOUNTING FLANGE ON MAGNETO INSPECTED AND FOUND CRACKED IN AREA WHERE BOTH HOLD D
- [SDR 2008FA0000243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000243.md): Turbocharger · fod · Apr 10, 2008 · N47550 · Piper PA28R201T · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR DAMAGED BY FOD INGESTED THROUGH THE ALTERNATE AIR DOOR. THIS DOOR IS ON TOP OF THE AIR FILTER BOX ALLOWING ANY OBJECT THROWN UP BY THE NOSE WHEEL TO ENTER THE INDUCTION SYSTEM WHEN THE DOOR IS ACTIVATED DURING PREFLIGHT CHECKS.
- [SDR UQM2005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UQM2005F00000.md): Crankshaft · broken · Dec 8, 2004 · N38567 · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > AFTER INSTALLING REBUILT MAGS, TEST RAN AND WAS KNOCKING. REMOVED NR 1 CYLINDER AND FOUND CRANKSHAFT BROKEN AT THE JOURNAL. I FEEL THE CRANK MAY BE BROKEN IN ANOTHER SPOT. MFG IS AWARE OF THIS AND A REPLACEMENT ENGINE HAS BEEN SENT. PILOT WAS FLYING AT 700
- [SDR UQM2005F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UQM2005F00001.md): Magneto · failed · Nov 18, 2004 · N38567 · Piper PA28R201T · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT WAS FLYING AT 7000 FT AND LOST POWER. ENGINE WENT TO IDLE. MADE A SAFE LANDING. AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE ENGINE WS NOT RUNNING. FOUND THE MAGS BOTH LT AND RT HAVE NO SPARK. REMOVED P LEADS AND STILL NO SPARK. REPLACED CONDENSORS AND STILL NO SPAR
- [SDR UQM2005F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UQM2005F00002.md): Magneto · failed · Nov 18, 2004 · N38567 · Piper PA28R201T · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT WAS FLYING AT 7000 FT AND LOST POWER. HE SAID ENGINE WENT TO IDLE. HE MADE A SAFE LANDING. AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. FOUND THE MAGS BOTH LT AND RT HAVE NO SPARK. REMOVED P LEADS AND STILL NO SPARK. REPLACED CONDENSERS AND S
- [SDR CA041013007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041013007.md): Fitting · cracked · Sep 16, 2004 · Piper PA28RT201T · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) BRASS OUTLET ANGLE FITTING ON FUEL PUMP CRACKED CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OUT IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR 2004FA0000339](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000339.md): Housing · cracked · Mar 23, 2004 · N8177C · Piper PA28RT201T · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > REMOVED TURBO FOR OTHER WORK, INSPECTED HOUSING PN 600510-04 AND FOUND IT TO BE CRACKED AS SHOWN IN AD 82-27-03 FIGURE 2, AD 82-27-03 DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS HOUSING NUMBER, RECOMMEND INSPECTING ALL TURBOS REGARDLESS OF AD.
- [SDR 2003FA0000939](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000939.md): Attach Fitting · cracked · Sep 17, 2003 · N1996 · Piper PA28R201T · DC Generator-Alternator
  > COMPONENT WAS CRACKED IN THREE PLACES, THIS IS IN THE DRIVE ATTACHMENT BASE. (JUST FORWARD OF THE ATTACHMENT PLATE), ON THE WEB THAT SECURES THE ALTERNATOR. OWNER SAID THAT HE HAD REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR 7 MONTHS AGO FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, CRACKED JUST AFT OF
- [SDR 920DM](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/920DM.md): Valve Guide · broken · Aug 12, 2002 · N920DM · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER WAS REMOVED FOR LEAKING EXHAUST VALVE BY CUSTOMER. UPON DISASSEMBLY AND REMOVAL OF LOWER VALVE SPRING RETAINER, THE GUIDE WAS FOUND TO BE IN TWO PIECES. THE LOWER HALF WAS STILL IN THE CYLINDER HEAD AND ID WAS EXTREMELY WORN AND OVAL SHAPED. THE FR
- [SDR 2002FA0000217](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000217.md): Line · worn · Feb 15, 2002 · N113VK · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. THE PILOT MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE OIL FILLER CAP HAD COME OFF AND THE ENGINE LOST OIL. THE INTERNAL AREA OF THE OIL FILLER TUBE HAD WORN AND WOULD NO LONGER PUT SUFFICIENT PRESS
- [SDR 2001FA0000376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000376.md): Isolator · burned out · Oct 2, 2001 · N3543M · Piper PA28R201T · Electrical Power System
  > IN CRUISE FLIGHT NOTICED THE AMP GAUGE WAS SHOWING THE ALTERNATOR PUTTING OUT OVER 45 TO 50 AMPS. DME DROPPED OF LINE, LOST THE TRANSPONDER SIGNAL. VFR CONDITIONS AND CANCLED FLIGHT. LANDED AT THE CLOSEST AIRPORT. STARTED AIRCRAFT. RADIOS WORKING. 30 TO
- [SDR CA010627054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010627054.md): Trunnion · cracked · Jun 8, 2001 · Piper PA28RT201T · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > (CAN) WHILE INSPECTING SHIMMEY DAMPENER AS PART OF 100 HOUR INSPECTION. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE NLG TRUNNION ASSEMBLY WAS CRACKED AT SHIMMEY DAMPENE R ATTACH POINT.
- [SDR 20000425SH039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH039.md): Drive Gear · broken · Apr 3, 2000 · N47445 · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > PILOT WAS IN-FLIGHT WHEN ENGINE FAILED. PILOT PERFORMED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT. INSPECTION REVEALED THE GOVERNOR DRIVE GEAR HAD FAILED. GOVERNOR DRIVE GEAR ALSO DRIVES THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP WHICH, WHEN GEAR FAILED, TOOK THE ENGIN
- [SDR 99ZZZX956](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX956.md): Retainer · cracked · Feb 3, 1999 · N2610M · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > UPON COMPLETION OF CSB 98-1A, FOUND THAT NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST ROCKER SHAFT RETAINER WAS CRACKED. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED A POSSIBLE CAUSE IS OVERTORQUING OF ROCKER SHAFT RETAINER NUT OR MANUFACTURER DEFECT.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4047.md): Stud · separated · Sep 18, 1998 · N8252S · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 3 CYLINDER ROCKER ARM CAME LOOSE, STUDS PULLED OUT OF CYLINDER. TACHOMETER: 540.
- [SDR 98ZZZX998](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX998.md): Coupling · failed · Feb 23, 1998 · N2175K · Piper PA28RT201T · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > ALTERNATOR FAILED WHEN GEAR WAS RETRACTED. GEAR LOWERED AND RETURNED TO FIELD. PILOT REPORTED ALTERNATOR CHANGED ABOUT 10 HOURS AGO AND REGULATOR CHANGED ABOUT 20 HOURS AGO FOR SAME PROBLEM. FOUND ALTERATOR DRIVE SHEARED. REF: SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS BULLET
- [SDR 97ZZZX574](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX574.md): Inject Pump · pin detached · Jan 14, 1997 · N28MC · Piper PA28RT201T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > UPON REACHING AN ALT OF 4500 FEET, THE PILOT LEANED THE MIXTURE CONT. AT THE POINT OF ENG ROUGHNESS, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENRICHEN THE MIXTURE. THE MIXTURE WOULD NOT ADVANCE. IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO FREE THE MIXTURE, THE ENG QUIT, AND THE MIXTURE COULD NOT B
- [SDR 96ZZZX5448](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5448.md): Crankshaft · broken · Oct 8, 1996 · N99TM · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > ENGINE LOST POWER IN-FLIGHT. ACFT ABLE TO LAND AND TAXIED IN UNDER ITS OWN POWER. ENG INSP REVEALED PROP COULD BE MOVED 15 TO 20 DEGREES WITHOUT RESISTANCE. WITH PLUGS REMOVED, FND THE FRONT 4 PISTONS WOULD MOVE IN THAT 15 TO 20 DEGREES, BUT NR 1 AND NR 2 C
- [SDR 96ZZZX4383](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4383.md): Stud · stretch · Aug 1, 1996 · N2847J · Piper PA28RT201T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > ENGINE WAS BEING REPAIRED FOR SEVERAL BROKEN CYLINDERS, BASE STUDS, AND LOOSE NUTS. MECHANIC RECEIVED 36 BRAND NEW STUDS FROM THREE DIFFERENT VENDORS IN TCM PACKAGING. UPON TORQUING TO THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TORQUE VALVE, A TOTAL OF 12 STRETCHED. THEY WERE AL
- [SDR 96ZZZX3207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3207.md): Fill Tube · rusty · May 29, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > THE INSIDE OF THE OIL FILLER TUBE AND OIL CAP WERE RUSTED TO THE POINT OF FLAKES OF RUST BEING KNOCKED OFF OF THE SURFACE AND FALLING INTO THE CRANKCASE. SUBMITTER STATED THESE ASSEMBLIES SHOULD PROBABLY BE MADE OF STAINLESS STEEL. THEY ARE CADMIUM PLATED WH
- [SDR 96ZZZX3072](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3072.md): Coil · wire broken · May 28, 1996 · N42946 · Piper PA28RT201T · Magneto/Distributor
  > INSTALLED NEW MAGNETO, WAS INOPERATIVE. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THE COIL WIRE WAS BROKEN AT THE TERMINAL END. (INSULATION WAS STILL INTACT). SUBMITTER STATED CAUSE WAS DUE TO THE TERMINAL END BEING CRIMPED TOO HARD RESULTING IN BROKEN WIRE. RECOMMEND MANU
- [SDR 96ZZZX3074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3074.md): Condenser · failed · May 28, 1996 · N42946 · Piper PA28RT201T · Magneto/Distributor
  > INVESTIGATION FOR MAG PROBLEM FOUND CONDENSER HAD NO CONTINUITY.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3075.md): Condenser · wire broken · May 28, 1996 · N42946 · Piper PA28RT201T · Magneto/Distributor
  > RT MAG INOPERATIVE. INSTALLED NEW MAG, SN 1069532DR. THIS NEW MAG WAS INOPERATIVE. TROUBLESHOOTING BOTH MAGS REVEALED ORIGINAL MAG HAD BAD CONSENSER AND THE NEW MAGNETO HAD A BAD COIL. BOTH NEW MAGNETOS HAD A BAD COIL. BOTH THE CONDENSER AND COIL PROBLEMS
- [SDR 96ZZZX3073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3073.md): Magneto · failed · May 26, 1996 · N42946 · Piper PA28RT201T · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAGNETO FAILED. DID NOT TROUBLESHOOT MAG DUE TO IT BEING UNDER WARRANTY.
- [SDR MCA12BMV](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MCA12BMV.md): Valve · leaking · Oct 27, 1995 · N8412B · Piper PA28RT201T · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > FUEL MANIFOLD VALVE FOUND LEAKING AROUND VALVE DIAPHRAGM. REASON FOR LEAK UNKNOWN. ENGINE AND COMPONENTS REBUILT BY TCM 5-12-95. (X)
- [SDR 95ZZZX6417](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6417.md): Rocker Shaft · worn · Oct 18, 1995 · N8277W · Piper PA28RT201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, OIL FILTER WAS FOUND CONTAMINATED WITH FERROUS MATERIAL. OIL ANALYSIS DETERMINED MATERIAL TO BE CASE HARDENED STEEL. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND SEVERE CORROSION IN CYLINDER WALLS, STARTER HOUSING, AND GEARS. ALSO, WORN ROCKER SHAFTS.
- [SDR 95ZZZX5949](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5949.md): Housing · cracked · Sep 29, 1995 · N8088D · Piper PA28R201T · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD 82-27-03 AND AFTER REMOVING THE EXHAUST HOUSING OF THE TURBOCHARGER, A CRACK, APPROXIMATELY.75 INCH LONG, WAS NOTED IN THE WEB AREA NEAR THE INLET. PARAGRAPH J OF THE AD STATES THE 200-HOUR REPETITIVE INSPECTION REQUIREMENT IS RELIE
- [SDR 96ZZZX936](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX936.md): Retainer · cracked · Sep 25, 1995 · N123HD · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING C/W CONTINENTAL SB CSB95-4, FOUND 2 ROCKER SHAFT RETAINERS CRACKED THROUGH THE BOLT HOLE.
- [SDR 95ZZZX5765](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5765.md): Gasket · failed · Aug 14, 1995 · N38182 · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > REPLACED ROCKER BOX COVER GASKETS WITH NEW SUPERIOR SILICON GASKET. USED ALL NORMAL PROCEDURES FOR INSTALLATION. COVERS CAME OFF IN-FLIGHT CAUSING ENGINE OIL LOSS. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, SUPERIOR FOUND A SL NR P1B-93007, THAT SAYS TO USE LOCTITE ON SC
- [SDR 95ZZZX3244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3244.md): Idle Shaft · worn · Jun 13, 1995 · N8168Z · Piper PA28201T · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > OIL PUMP WOULD LOSE PRIME AND HAVE NO OIL PRESSURE AFTER START-UP. OIL PUMP IDLE SHAFT EXTREMELY WORN AND BOTH GEARS WORN. WORE THE PUMP HOUSING CAUSING AN OIL SHORTAGE TO THE ENGINE WITH BEARING AND CASE DAMAGE. THE PUMP HOUSING AND SHAFTS WERE TIGHT AND C
- [SDR 95ZZZX1601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1601.md): Connect Rod · failed · Mar 21, 1995 · N2443M · Piper PA28R201T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THIS ENGINE, CONVERTED FROM A TSIO-360-GB, HAD NR 3 AND NR 4 CONNECTING RODS FAIL AT THE SAME TIME KNOCKING A HOLE IN THE UPPER CASE AREA OF ABOUT 8 INCHES DIAMETER. TELEDYNE-CONTINENTAL SB M86-11 R1 PERTAINS TO THIS SUB JECT.
- [SDR 95ZZZX764](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX764.md): Adapter · failed · Jan 1, 1995 · N8271Z · Piper PA28RT201T · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > STARTER ADAPTER FAILED. FOUND SPRING, PN 539800, BROKE AT LOCATION OF LOCK SCREW, PN 633845.

## 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 = 'TSIO360FB'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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

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