# Service difficulty reports: Continental TSIO-520-BE

A list on [Continental TSIO-520-BE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-520-be.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2014FA0000662](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000662.md): Lock Nut · detached · Nov 18, 2014 · N933TK · Piper PA46310P · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > THE LOCKNUT ON THE TURBO COMPRESSOR SHAFT CAME OFF. THE NUT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE COMPRESSOR FAN BLADES. THE INTER-COOLER WAS REPLACED AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE AFTER IT INGESTED FRAGMENTS FROM THE FAN BLADE AND NUT.
- [SDR 2013FA0000131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000131.md): Controller · malfunctioned · Feb 27, 2013 · N4323B · Piper PA46310P · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > DURING CLIMB, THE PILOT REPORTED A LOSS OF TURBOCHARGING AND CABIN PRESSURIZATION. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THE TURBO CONTROLLER HAD FAILED. THIS WAS THE 4TH FAILED TURBO CONTROLLER IN 12 MONTHS AND APPROX 165 HRS SMOH. THE TURBO CONTROLLER DELIVERED WITH
- [SDR CA100812019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100812019.md): Mount · cracked · Aug 12, 2010 · Piper PA46310P · Engine Mount Section
  > (CAN) ENGINE MOUNT DETECTED CRACKED BY AMO SENT IN FOR REPAIR. TWO PIECE FOOT STYLE MOUNT WITH CRACK IN TUBES ABOVE MLG ACTUATOR. ENGINE MOUNT WILL BE REPAIRED AND REINFORCED USING TCCA RDC C-RA03-047. THIS IS THE 33RD ENGINE MOUNT THROUGH THE SHOP WITH THIS
- [SDR R019692](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R019692.md): Rod · worn · May 19, 2006 · Piper PA46310P · Propeller Controlling System
  > THE AREA OF THE PITCH CHANGE ROD THAT IS GUIDED THROUGH THE ENGINE SIDE HUB HALF BORE HAS WORN THROUGH THE CHROME PLATING BEFORE FIRST OVERHAUL.
- [SDR 2005FA0001045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001045.md): Collector Ring · defective · Jul 8, 2005 · N802SL · Piper PA46310P · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > THIS IS THE COLLECTOR THAT MOUNTS TO THE TOP OF THE LT TURBO. FOUND HOLES ON BOTH SIDES OF WELDS ON THE AFT END NEAR THE SMALL BALANCE TUBE. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0001010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001010.md): Points · broken · Jun 10, 2005 · N818JP · Piper PA46310P · Magneto/Distributor
  > CONTACT SPRING BROKEN IN 300.7 HRS OF OPERATION. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0001011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001011.md): Points · broken · Jun 10, 2005 · N818JP · Piper PA46310P · Magneto/Distributor
  > CONTACT SPRING BROKNE IN 311.1 HOURS OF OPERATION. (K)
- [SDR 2003FA0000984](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000984.md): Safety Switch · defective · Sep 29, 2003 · N401TE · Cessna 401 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LANDING GERA WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER TAKE OFF DUE TO A DEFECTIVE GEAR SAFETY SWITCH.
- [SDR SL52003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SL52003F00000.md): Exhaust Gate · cracked · Apr 2, 2003 · N6920K · Piper PA46310P · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > DURING MAINTENANCE, CHECKING EXHAUST FOR POSSIBLE LEAKS, FOUND RIGHT HAND EXHAUST TEE ABOVE RIGHT TURBOCHARGER CRACKED HALF WAY AROUND, THE CRACK IS NOT VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE AND WAS FOUND BY PRESSURIZING EXHAUST AND SOAP AND WATER.
- [SDR 99ZZZX976](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX976.md): Gear Dist · failed · Feb 3, 1999 · N4380D · Piper PA46310P · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF POWER AND A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. AFTER COMPLETING MAGNETO CHECK, A DEAD LT MAGNETO WAS DISCOVERED. THE MAGNETO WAS DISASSEMBLED AND THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR WAS DISASSEMBLED AND THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR WAS FOUND TO HAVE 15 TEETH THAT WERE LI
- [SDR CA990119044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990119044.md): Bolt · fractured · Jan 5, 1999 · Piper PA46310P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) THE NR 2 CYLINDER ROCKER COVER HOLD-DOWN BOLTS BROKE, SENDING INTAKE BOLT UPPER BROKEN HALF THROUGH THE ROCKER COVER. THE CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS FOUND TO THE CYLINDER OR THE PISTON. ALL OTHER HOLD-DOWN BOLTS WERE
- [SDR 2002FA0000788](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000788.md): Flange · broken · Oct 30, 1998 · Piper PA46310P · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > PILOT EXPERIENCED LOW MP AT 22K. SLOWLY BLED DOWN AT CRUISE. PILOT SAID AT NORMAL 25 INCHES, IT BLED DOWN TO 22 INCHES WITH FUEL THROTTLE. UPON CHECK MECHANIC NOTED EX STAINS ON R/CYL BANK AND DISCOVERED FLANGE COMPLETELY SEPARATED AT TURBO FLANGE AREA EXHA
- [SDR 98ZZZX1551](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1551.md): Mount · cracked · Mar 26, 1998 · N40PM · Piper PA46310P · Engine Mount Section
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED ON RT SIDE. CRACK IS LOCATED WHERE NLG HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR ATTACHES TO MOUNT. DESIGN REQUIRES ACTUATOR TO BE POSITIONED SUCH THAT IT STRESSES THE MOUNT.
- [SDR 99ZZZX577](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX577.md): Manifold · worn · Feb 6, 1998 · N1228 · Piper PA46310P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > AS PART OF INSPECTION, DEICE CONTROL AND MANIFOLD ARE CHECKED. FOUND MANIFOLD NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. INTERNAL CHECK VALVES NOT SEALING WHEN AIR BLOWN IN ONE INLET AT A TIME. THIS COULD HAVE AN EFFORT ON BOOT OPERATION IF ONE VACUUM PUMP FAILED BY ALLOWING
- [SDR 98ZZZX837](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX837.md): Scavenge Pump · failed · Jan 15, 1998 · N357MM · Piper PA46310P · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > ACFT UNDERWENT SCHEDULED 50-HR INSP. UPON POST-INSP AND RUN AND LEAK TEST, OIL NOTED COMING FROM TURBOCHARGER OUTLETS AND WASTEGATE SEAL DRAIN. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED SCAVENGE PUMP FAILURE. UPON DISASSY, END BEARING FOUND LOOSE CAUSING A BREAK IN SE
- [SDR CA970707015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970707015.md): Skin · damaged · May 15, 1997 · Piper PA46310P · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (CAN) FOUND UPPER AND LOWER WING SURFACE SPAR RIVETS SMOKING. SUBMITTER STATES THAT A SIMILAR PROBLEM WAS ADDRESSED IN PIPER SB 796A.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5946](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5946.md): Primer Line · cracked · Nov 19, 1996 · N4323B · Piper PA46310P · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > AIRCRAFT ENGINE HARD TO START AND RUNNING LEAN WITH HIGH TIT READING WHEN FLYING. INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND CLAMP P/N 24609 (CONTINENTAL) WAS BROKEN THROUGH AND PRIMER VALVE WAS MOVING AROUND UNSUPPORTED. THIS CAUSED THE PRIMER LINE TO WORK-HARDEN AND AT TH
- [SDR 96ZZZX5806](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5806.md): Piston Pin · broken · Nov 6, 1996 · N37VM · Piper PA46310P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > REMOVED NR 4 CYLINDER FOR MAINTENANCE. FOUND PISTON PIN INTERNAL PIN BROKEN. INSTALLED NEW P/N 630046 PIN ASSY WITH EXCHANGE CYLINDER ASSY.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5809.md): Line · broke · Nov 6, 1996 · N4323D · Piper PA46310P · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > NR 5 CYLINDER FUEL INJECTOR LINE BROKE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS DIFFERENT TYPE CLAMPING SYSTEM BE USED ON THESE FUEL INJECTION LINES. CURRENT SYSTEM ALLOWS FOR ALOT OF VIBRATION.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5819](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5819.md): Piston Pin · broken · Nov 5, 1996 · N9133G · Piper PA46310P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > REMOVED NR 4 CYLINDER FOR MAINTENANCE FOUND PISTON PIN INTERNAL PIN BROKEN. INSTALLED NEW P/N 630046 PIN ASSY WITH EXCHANGE CYLINDER ASSY.
- [SDR 96ZZZX4408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4408.md): Filter · broken · Jun 25, 1996 · N94MA · Piper PA46310P · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > AFTER CUTTING OIL FILTER OPEN, THE MANUFACTURER'S ANTI-DRAIN BACK VALVE ROLLED EDGE WAS FOUND CRACKED APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF WAY AROUND AND A PIECE, APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH LONG, HAD BROKEN OFF. BROKEN PIECES WERE FOUND AFTER OIL COOLER WAS REMOVED AND BACK-FLUS
- [SDR 96ZZZX2995](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2995.md): Retainer · fractured · Apr 26, 1996 · N6908P · Piper PA46310P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ON REMOVAL OF NR 6 CYLINDER DUE TO METAL FOUND IN OIL FILTER, FOUND PIECES IN ROCKER AREA. THIS WAS VERIFIED AS CONTAMINANTS THROUGH T.C.M. NO SERVICE INFO ISSUED TO DATE ON AN ONGOING PROBLEM OF THIS PART.
- [SDR CA960227024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960227024.md): Ball Bearing · disintegrated · Feb 20, 1996 · Piper PA46310P · Cabin Cooling System
  > (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING ENGINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING IDLER SHEAVE (PULLEY) WAS NOT ALIGNED WITH THE COMPRESSOR PUMP SHEAVE AS IS NORMALLY THE CASE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION WARRANTED DISASSEMBLY, AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE IDLER SHEA
- [SDR 95ZZZX6409](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6409.md): Magneto · corroded · Nov 1, 1995 · N511PJ · Piper PA46310P · Magneto/Distributor
  > REMOVED MAGS AND OPENED UP FOR CORROSION INSPECTION PER OWNER'S REQUEST. BOTH MAGS WERE FULL OF CORROSION OF ALL METAL SURFACES. MAGS WERE INSTALLED NEW 11/94 FOR SAME REASON. FILTERS CHANGED REGULARLY.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3572](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3572.md): Magneto · lead broken · Jul 11, 1995 · N888HL · Piper PA46310P · Magneto/Distributor
  > OWNER COMPLAINED OF A 'DEAD' LT MAGNETO. CHECKED TIMING AND FOUND POINTS OPENING PROPERLY. REMOVED MAGNETO AND DISASSEMBLED. FOUND INSIDE OF MAGNETO CORRODED AND COIL GROUND LEAD BROKEN. SUSPECT LEAD BROKE DUE TO THE CORROSION. SLICK SB1-88 REFERS TO INSP
- [SDR 95ZZZX2683](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2683.md): Clamp · broken · May 3, 1995 · N424J · Piper PA46310P · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > ON 5-3-95 WHILE ENGINE WAS BEING CHECKED FOR UNRELATED MATTER, MECHANIC NOTED BROKEN CLAMP WHICH HOLDS EXHAUST TO LEFT TURBOCHARGER. IT APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN OVERTORQUED AS ENDS OF CLAMP WERE TOUCHING AND SAFETY WIRED IN THAT POSITION. MECHANIC THEN REMOVED
- [SDR 95ZZZX2260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2260.md): Piston · pin boss cracked · Mar 23, 1995 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > UPON DISASSEMBLY OF ENGINE FOR PROP STRIKE INSPECTION AND TOP O/H, PISTONS FOUND CRACKED IN THE PIN BOSS AREA EXTENDING UP TO THE TOP INSIDE SURFACE (ONE SIDE ONLY). SUBMITTER UNSURE OF CAUSE. COULD BE MANUFACTURE DEFECT, DETONATION, MISUSE, ETC.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2054.md): Distributor Gear · wqorn · Mar 3, 1995 · N121RF · Piper PA46310P · Magneto/Distributor
  > OWNER COMPLAINED OF ROUGHNESS IN FLIGHT. MIXTURE CHANGE OR FUEL PUMP OPERATION WOULD NOT AFFECT ENGINE. PERFORMED MAGNETO CHECK ON GROUND. FOUND RT MAGNETO WOULD NOT KEEP ENGINE RUNNING. REMOVED RT MAGNETO AND FOUND 10 TEETH MISSING FROM DISTRIBUTOR GEAR.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2666](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2666.md): Cylinder · cracked · Feb 16, 1995 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ROCKER ARM RETAINING STUD HELICOIL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE CYLINDER WAS CRACKED OUT OF SAME HOLE.
- [SDR 95ZZZX1466](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1466.md): Turbocharger · bolts missing · Feb 10, 1995 · N4378S · Piper PA46310P · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > DURING REPAIR OF PILOT COMPLAINT ON CHT SYSTEM, NOTED AND REPAIRED: LT TURBO MOUNT BOLTS MISSING.
- [SDR 95ZZZX1467](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1467.md): Turbocharger · incorrect bolts · Feb 10, 1995 · N4378S · Piper PA46310P · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > DURING REPAIR OF PILOT COMPLAINT ON CHT SYSTEM, NOTED AND REPAIRED: INCORRECT MOUNT BOLTS IN RT TURBO.
- [SDR 95ZZZX1470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1470.md): Fitting · missing · Feb 10, 1995 · N4378S · Piper PA46310P · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > DURING REPAIR OF PILOT COMPLAINT ON CHT SYSTEM, NOTED AND REPAIRED: LT TURBO WASTEGATE DRAIN LINE AND FITTING MISSING.

## 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 = 'TSIO520BE'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-520-be/reports

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