# Service difficulty reports: Continental TSIO-360-RB A list on [Continental TSIO-360-RB](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-360-rb.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. Page 1 of 2 · 96 reports - [SDR 2022FA0000739](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000739.md): Magneto · failed · Dec 5, 2022 · N9284R · Piper PA34220T · Magneto/Distributor > MISFIRE FROM ENGINE IN FLIGHT, AND 200+ RPM DROP ON MAGNETO CHECK AFTER LANDING APPROXIMATELY 120 HOURS SMOH ON ENGINE, TSIO-360-RB2 CONTINENTAL. NORMAL MAGNETO DROP IS 75 RPM, SO OUTSIDE OF TOLERANCE. MAGNETOS WERE OVERHAULED BY QAA IN OKLAHOMA AT THE TIME OF - [SDR CA190530009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190530009.md): Probe · malfunctioned · May 23, 2019 · Piper PA34220T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (CAN) ON JANUARY 24, 2019 THE LEFT HAND ENGINE CHT SHOWED AN OVER TEMP INDICATION AND ACTIVATED THE MASTER CAUTION. THE CHT WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT AT 2738.8 TAT. ON MAR 19, 2019 THE R/H CHT FAILED CAUSING A MASTER CAUTION INDICATION. THE CHT PROBE WAS RE - [SDR 2009FA0000463](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000463.md): Crankshaft · cracked · May 1, 2009 · N786MS · Piper PA34220T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > DURING ANNUAL INSP, OIL WAS FOUND AT FRONT OF ENGINE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED A CRACK OF THE CRANKSHAFT AT THE PROP MOUNTING FLANGE. CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. (K) - [SDR 2008FA0000003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000003.md): Strut · cracked · Jan 2, 2008 · N69BP · Piper PA34220T · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RT MAIN GEAR LOWER FORK ASSY PN 39489-003. THE CRACK IS LOCATED IN THE MILLED SECTION OF THE CASTING AT THE 11 O'CLOCK AND 1 O'CLOCK POSITIONS. THIS MILLED SECTION IS USED TO BOLT THE TORQUE - [SDR 2008FA0000004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000004.md): Strut · cracked · Jan 2, 2008 · N69BP · Piper PA34220T · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RT MAIN GEAR LOWER FORK ASSEMBLY PN 39489-003. THE CRACK IS LOCATED IN THE MILLED SECTION OF THE CASTING AT THE 11 O'CLOCK AND 1 O'CLOCK POSITIONS. THIS MILLED SECTION IS USED TO BOLT THE TO - [SDR 2007FA0000729](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000729.md): Bushing · misinstalled · Aug 3, 2007 · N19WE · Piper PA34220T · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > DURING THE PROCESS OF INSPECTING (6 EA) CONNECTING RODS IAW SB 07-1 AND SB 00-3, IT WAS FOUND THAT ALL WRIST PIN BUSHINGS WERE INSTALLED NOT IAW THEIR POSITIONS AS REQUIRED IN THE APPLICABLE SB AS REFERENCED. SPLIT LINE OF BUSHING ON WRONG SIDE OF CENTERLINE. - [SDR 2007FA0000288](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000288.md): Floor Panel · debonded · Apr 2, 2007 · N682JK · Piper PA34220T · Fuselage Floor Panel > FLOOR PANEL BETWEEN FORWARD AND REAR WING SPARS ON WHICH AFT FACING CENTER SEATS ARE MOUNTED IS DELAMINATING. THE FLOOR PANEL CONSISTS OF 2 SHEETS OF ALUMINUM (.040 INCH) WITH A SOUND DEADENING STIFF FOAM BETWEEN THEM. THE SEAT MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE BOLTED TH - [SDR 2007FA0000289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000289.md): Floor Panel · debonded · Apr 2, 2007 · N682JK · Piper PA34220T · Fuselage Floor Panel > FLOOR PANEL BETWEEN FORWARD AND REAR WING SPARS ON WHICH AFT FACING CENTER SEATS ARE MOUNTED IS DELAMINATING. THE FLOOR PANEL CONSISTS OF 2 SHEETS OF ALUMINUM (.040 INCH) WITH A SOUND DEADENING STIFF FOAM BETWEEN THEM. THE SEAT MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE BOLTED T - [SDR 2007FA0000290](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000290.md): Floor Panel · debonded · Apr 2, 2007 · N682JK · Piper PA34220T · Fuselage Floor Panel > FLOOR PANEL BETWEEN FORWARD AND REAR WING SPARS ON WHICH AFT FACING CENTER SEATS ARE MOUNTED IS DELAMINATING. THE FLOOR PANEL CONSISTS OF 2 SHEETS OF ALUMINUM (.040 INCH) WITH A SOUND DEADENING STIFF FOAM BETWEEN THEM. THE SEAT MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE BOLTED TH - [SDR 2007FA0000291](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000291.md): Floor Panel · debonded · Apr 2, 2007 · N682JK · Piper PA34220T · Fuselage Floor Panel > FLOOR PANEL BETWEEN FORWARD AND REAR WING SPARS ON WHICH AFT FACING CENTER SEATS ARE MOUNTED IS DELAMINATING. THE FLOOR PANEL CONSISTS OF 2 SHEETS OF ALUMINUM (.040 INCH) WITH A SOUND DEADENING STIFF FOAM BETWEEN THEM. THE SEAT MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE BOLTED T - [SDR 2007FA0000292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000292.md): Floor Panel · debonded · Apr 2, 2007 · N682JK · Piper PA34220T · Fuselage Floor Panel > FLOORPANEL BETWEEN FORWARD AND REAR WING SPARS ON WHICH AFT FACING CENTER SEATS ARE MOUNTED IS DELAMINATING. THE FLOOR PANEL CONSISTS OF 2 SHEETS OF ALUMINUM (.040 INCH) WITH A SOUND DEADENING STIFF FOAM BETWEEN THEM. THE SEAT MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE BOLTED THR - [SDR AU510002022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002022.md): Shaft · worn · Dec 12, 2005 · Piper PA34220T · Engine Fuel Pump > ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP LEAKING. THE PUMP WAS DISMANTLED AND THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS WERE FOUND, ROTOR SHAFT FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXTREME SCORING, DEEP SCORING IN SHAFT BEARING (BUSHING), LOWER FACE OF ROTOR SHAFT HAS CONTACTED AND DAMAGED LOWER THRUST - [SDR AU510002134](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002134.md): Pump · contaminated · Dec 12, 2005 · Piper PA34220T · Engine Fuel Pump > LT ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP CONTAMINATED AND WORN INTERNALLY. SUSPECT CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION FROM ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP VANES AND/OR BRUSH MATERIAL. - [SDR AU510002137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002137.md): Pump · contaminated · Dec 12, 2005 · Piper PA34220T · Engine Fuel Pump > RT ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP CONTAMINATED AND WORN INTERNALLY. SUSPECT CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION FROM ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP VANES AND/OR BRUSH MATERIAL. - [SDR AU510002138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002138.md): Pump · contaminated · Dec 12, 2005 · Piper PA34220T · Engine Fuel Pump > RT ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP CONTAMINATED AND WORN INTERNALLY. SUSPECT CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION FROM ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP VANES AND/OR BRUSH MATERIAL. - [SDR AU510002139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002139.md): Pump · contaminated · Dec 12, 2005 · Piper PA34220T · Engine Fuel Pump > LT ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP CONTAMINATED AND WORN INTERNALLY. SUSPECT CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION FROM ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP VANES AND/OR BRUSH MATERIAL. - [SDR AU510002140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002140.md): Pump · contaminated · Dec 12, 2005 · Piper PA34220T · Engine Fuel Pump > LT ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP CONTAMINATED AND WORN INTERNALLY. SUSPECT CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION FROM ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP VANES AND/OR BRUSH MATERIAL. - [SDR AU510002142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002142.md): Pump · contaminated · Dec 12, 2005 · Piper PA34220T · Engine Fuel Pump > LT ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP CONTAMINATED AND WORN INTERNALLY. SUSPECT CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION FROM ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP VANES AND/OR BRUSH MATERIAL. - [SDR AUS20040227](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040227.md): Bearing · failed · Mar 22, 2004 · Piper PA34220T · Engine Fuel Pump > (AUS) ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAULTY. PUMP CONTAMINATED WITH A BLACK CARBON POWDER TYPE SUBSTANCE. POOR PUMP LUBRICATION CAUSED EXCESSIVE BEARING WEAR. - [SDR AUS20040238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040238.md): Pump · contaminated · Mar 22, 2004 · Piper PA34220T · Engine Fuel Pump > (AUS) INSPECTION OF ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FOLLOWING STRIP FOR OVERHAUL. THE PUMP WAS FOUND TO CONTAMINATED WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE CARBON POWDER. PUMP SHAFT BUSHING CONTAMINATED, CAUSING PUMP ROTATION TO BE RESTRICTED. - [SDR AUS20040255](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040255.md): Servo · leaking · Mar 22, 2004 · Piper PA34220T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > (AUS) ENGINE FCU SERVO STEM SEAL LEAKING FUEL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THERE WERE MANY SMALL PARTS OF BLUE RUBBER THROUGH OUT THE UNIT. THESE RUBBER PARTS HAD COME FROM A POSSIBLE DAMAGED O RING SEAL DURING ASSEMBLY. ON TOTAL STRIP OF THE UNIT NONE OF - [SDR AUS20031119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031119.md): Bolt · loose · Oct 30, 2003 · Piper PA34220T · Fasteners > (AUS) AILERON CONTROL COLUMN IDLER SPROCKET BOLT LOW TORQUE. SUSPECTBOLTS LOOSENED DURING RIGGING AT MANUFACTURE AND NOT RETORQUED. - [SDR AUS20031120](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031120.md): Bolt · loose · Oct 30, 2003 · Piper PA34220T · Fasteners > (AUS) AILERON CONTROL COLUMN IDLER SPROCKET BOLT LOW TORQUE. SUSPECT BOLTS LOOSENED DURING RIGGING AT MANUFACTURE AND NOT RETORQUED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. - [SDR AUS20031118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031118.md): Bolt · loose · Oct 29, 2003 · Piper PA34220T · Fasteners > (AUS) AILERON CONTROL COLUMN IDLER SPROCKET BOLT LOW TORQUE. SUSPECT BOLTS LOOSENED DURING RIGGING AT MANUFACTURE AND NOT RETORQUED. - [SDR AUS20021323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021323.md): Pin · chafed · Nov 4, 2002 · Piper PA34220T · Magneto/Distributor > (AUS) MAGNETO HARD TO TIME. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE SPLIT PIN SECURING THE MAGNETO COUPLING NUT WAS CONTACTING THE END OF THE DRIVE CUSHION BEARING STUD ON THE CRANKCASE. MAGNETO WAS A NEWLY FITTED UNIT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND OTHER SIMILAR MAGNETOS. THE - [SDR AUS20021210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021210.md): Control Valve · loose · Oct 21, 2002 · Piper PA34220T · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main > (AUS) LANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC PUMP PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE LOOSE IN HOUSING. - [SDR AUS20021177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021177.md): Line · corroded · Oct 16, 2002 · Piper PA34220T · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > (AUS) LANDING GEAR DOWN HYDRAULIC TUBE LOCATED IN NLG WHEEL WELL CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. - [SDR AUS20021178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021178.md): Line · corroded · Oct 16, 2002 · Piper PA34220T · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > (AUS) LANDING GEAR UP HYDRAULIC TUBE LOCATED IN NLG WHEEL WELL CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. - [SDR AUS20021160](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021160.md): Line · leaking · Oct 14, 2002 · Piper PA34220T · Heating System > (AUS) HEATER FUEL LINE LEAKING. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE ALUMINIUM FUEL LINE HAD BEEN CHAFED BY ELECTRICAL WIRING RUNNING ADJACENT TO THE FUEL LINE. THE WIRE WAS WORN TO THE EXTENT OF ARCING AND BURNING THROUGH THE FUEL LINE. ELECTRICAL WIRING WAS POORLY FITTED - [SDR AUS20021172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021172.md): Plate · cracked · Oct 9, 2002 · Piper PA34220T · Propeller Controlling System > (AUS) PROPELLER CONTROL FEATHER GATE STOP PLATE ASSEMBLY LOCATED IN COCKPIT CONTROL QUADRANT CRACKED. - [SDR 3399](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3399.md): Line · chafed · Oct 8, 2002 · N6TZ · Piper PA34220T · Engine Fuel Distribution > FUEL INJECTION LINE TO NR 3 CYLINDER CHAFED BY CLAMP SECURING RUBBER INDUCTION COUPLING FROM INDUCTION SPIDER TO NR 5 CYLINDER INTAKE TUBE. - [SDR AUS20020986](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020986.md): Line · corroded · Sep 5, 2002 · Piper PA34220T · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR, DOWN HYDRAULIC LINE CORRODED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY LACK OF CORROSION PREVENTION DURING MANUFACTURE. - [SDR AUS20020987](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020987.md): Line · corroded · Sep 5, 2002 · Piper PA34220T · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR UP HYDRAULIC LINE CORRODED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY LACK OF CORROSION PREVENTION DURING MANUFACTURE. - [SDR AUS20020544](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020544.md): Relay · faulty · May 3, 2002 · Piper PA34220T · Battery/Charger System > (AUS) BATTERY RELAY SEIZED IN THE ON' POSITION. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT WATER HAD LEAKED PAST THE AFT CABIN DOOR SEAL AND DRIPPED ONTO THE RELAY. - [SDR U23R624Y](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U23R624Y.md): Bracket · broken · Jan 8, 2002 · N35GK · Piper PA34200T · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > UPON ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE AIRCONDITIONING COMPRESSOR, IT WAS NOTED TO MOVE AROUND BY PRESSING ON THE AIRCONDITIONING BELT FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE FORWARD AIRCONDITIONING BRACKET TO BE BROKEN. DURING REMOVAL OF THE BRAKET IT WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE BRO - [SDR 20010124CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010124CW006.md): Ignition Lead · shorted · Jan 24, 2001 · N4166R · Piper PA34200T · Ignition Harness (Distribution) > NR2 AND NR6 CYLINDER IGNITION LEADS ON BOTTOM PLUGS SHORTED OUT, BEHIND IGNITION LEAD SPRING ASSEMBLY. - [SDR 20001218SH029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001218SH029.md): Distributor · worn · Dec 5, 2000 · N9284R · Piper PA34220T · Magneto/Distributor > DURING SCHEDULED 500-HOUR INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, FOUND DISTRIBUTOR GEARSHAFT AND BLOCK BEARINGS WORN. THIS WEAR HAD ALLOWED BRUSH TO WEAR WHICH CAUSED METAL CONTACT AND WEARING OF THE COIL, THE MAGNETO WAS REPLACED. GEAR AND BLOCK ASSY, PN K-3823. (X) - [SDR 20001218SH032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001218SH032.md): Distributor · worn · Dec 5, 2000 · N9284R · Piper PA34220T · Magneto/Distributor > DURING SCHEDULED 500-HOUR INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, FOUND DISTRIBUTOR GEARSHAFT AND BLOCK BEARINGS WORN. PARTS WERE REPLACED. P/N M3828 GEAR REPLACED AND MAGNETO INSTALLED AND TIMED. (X) - [SDR 20001102SH004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001102SH004.md): Servo · inoperative · Oct 11, 2000 · N9299E · Piper PA34220T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > UNABLE TO ADJUST MIXTURE AND IDLE. WILL NOT STAY SET. ENGINE QUITS WITH BOOST PUMP ON. (X) - [SDR 20001017SH012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001017SH012.md): Controller · malfunctioned · Sep 22, 2000 · N4177R · Piper PA34220T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > THE CONTROLLER PISTON STICK IN. A SPLIT IN POWER SETTING IN-FLIGHT AND ON GROUND. CONTROLLER REPLACED. (X) - [SDR 20001018SH010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001018SH010.md): Controller · stuck · Sep 21, 2000 · N9299E · Piper PA34220T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > THE CONTROLLER PISTON STICK IN. A SPLIT IN POWER SETTING IN-FLIGHT AND ON THE GROUND. CONTROLLER REPLACED. (X) - [SDR 20001019SH030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001019SH030.md): Servo · faulty · Sep 21, 2000 · N9299E · Piper PA34220T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > THROTTLE HARD TO MOVE, CHECKED FORCE TO MOVE THROTTLE ON THE GROUND AND FOUND OVER SPECS. SERVO REMOVED AND A NEW ONE INSTALLED IAW PIPER MANUAL. (X) - [SDR 20001018SH013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001018SH013.md): Servo · defective · Sep 15, 2000 · N4128X · Piper PA34220T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > THROTTLE HARD TO MOVE IN-FLIGHT, SERVO REMOVED AND A NEW ONE INSTALLED. OVER FOUR POUNDS TO MOVE CONTROL. (X) - [SDR 20001019SH016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001019SH016.md): Tube · cracked · Sep 8, 2000 · N4142N · Piper PA34220T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > INSPECTION OF INTAKE FOUND NR 2 INTAKE TUBE CRACKED AT THE FLANGE. (X) - [SDR 20001023SH002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001023SH002.md): Tube · cracked · Sep 8, 2000 · N4142N · Piper PA34220T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > INSPECTION OF INTAKE FOUND NR 2 INTAKE TUBE CRACKED AT THE FLANGE. (X) - [SDR 20000911SH040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000911SH040.md): Servo · faulty · Aug 21, 2000 · N4123C · Piper PA34220T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > UNABLE TO ADJUST FUEL FLOW AT IDLE. (X) - [SDR 20000925SH037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000925SH037.md): Servo · failed · Aug 17, 2000 · N4177R · Piper PA34220T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > THROTTLE HARD TO MOVE IN FLIGHT, SERVO REMOVED AND A NEW ONE INSTALLED. OVER FOUR POUNDS TO MOVE CONTROL. (X) - [SDR 20000925SH035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000925SH035.md): Servo · failed · Aug 16, 2000 · N4177R · Piper PA34220T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > THROTTLE END PLAY ON SHAFT. NEW FROM TCM. (X) - [SDR 20000911SH025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000911SH025.md): Servo · failed · Aug 13, 2000 · N4128X · Piper PA34220T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > ON LANDING, LEFT ENGINE LAGGED POWER TO LANDING. THE RPM DROPPED FROM 2,400 TO 1,800. THROTTLE POWER TO 22 INCHES. (X) - [SDR 20000925SH029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000925SH029.md): Servo · failed · Aug 13, 2000 · N4128X · Piper PA34220T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > ON LANDING AT GOODYEAR AIRPORT IN AZ, THE LEFT ENGINE LAGGED POWER TO LANDING. THE RPM DROPPED FROM 2,400 TO 1,800. THROTTLE POWER TO 22 INCHES. (X) Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-360-rb/reports.md?page=2 ## 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 = 'TSIO360RB' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-360-rb/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.