Continental TSIO-520-E

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_key = 'TSIO520E'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR XGN2006F00024Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Apr 16, 2006 · N3260Q · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00015Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Mar 30, 2006 · N31DB · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00023Cylinder · crackedCYLINDR HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Mar 16, 2006 · N3260Q · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00030Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Mar 3, 2006 · N4165G · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00058Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Mar 3, 2006 · N4165G · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00022Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Dec 16, 2005 · N3260Q · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA051123008Cylinder · cracked(CAN) AT THE 200 HRS INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, AT ENGINE CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST, MFG SB M91-6, AND THE TEST FAILED FOR CYLINDER NR 4 DUE TO LEAK FOUND BETWEEN FINS AT CYLINDER HEAD. THE CYLINDER REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURN TO SERVICE AFTER THE INSPECTIONNov 17, 2005 · Cessna 402CESSNA · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA051123007Cylinder · cracked(CAN) AT THE 50 HRS INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, AT CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST, MFG ENGINE SB M91-6, AND THE TEST FAILED FOR CYLINDER NR 4 DUE TO A LEAK FOUND BETWEEN FINS AT CYLINDER HEAD (THE SIDE OF THE EXHAUST EXIT). THE CYLINDER REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNov 15, 2005 · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA050917001Cylinder Head · cracked(CAN) AT THE 50 HRS INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, DURING ENGINE CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST, MADE CONTINENTAL ENGINE SB M91-6, AND THE TEST FAILED FOR CYLINDER NR 2 DUE TO A LEAK FOUND BETWEEN FINS AT CYLINDER HEAD. THE CYLINDER REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURN TO SESep 6, 2005 · Cessna 402CESSNA · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR Z8T2005F00000Engine · seizedDURING ENGINE GROUND RUN ENGINE QUIT OPERATING. POST RUN-UP INSPECTION MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO ROTATE PROPELLER. AIRPLANE WAS FERRIED AND HAD BEEN FLOWN FOR A FEW HOURS PRIOR TO FERRY. ENGINE HAD VIBRATION WHEN RECEIVED FROM FERRY PILOT.Jul 16, 2005 · N3949C · Cessna 402B · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2005FA0001252Air Filter · failedACCIDENT INVESTIGATION FOUND RIGHT TURBO CHARGER COMPRESSOR INGESTED PAPER AND JAMMED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PAPER WAS THE INSTRUCTIONS AND APPLICATION CHART FOR THE FILTER. A CHECK OF A NEW REPLACEMENT DONALDSON (FAA/PMA FOR CESSNA FILTERS) FILTER REVEJun 21, 2005 · N3438Q · Cessna 320E · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR XGN2005F00006Cylinder · crackedTHIS CYLINDER WAS IN THE NR 6 POSITION AND IS A TYPE (X) HEAD. THIS CRACKED VYLINDER HEAD WAS FOUND AT THE 100 HOUR INSPECTION. WE ARE FINDING SIGNS OF AIR LEAKAGE ON THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD WHEN DOING A COMPRESSION CHECK. WE ARE SPRAYING SOAPJun 14, 2005 · N5421M · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2005F00007Cylinder · crackedTHIS CYLINDER WAS IN THE NR 6 POSITION AND IS A TYPE (A) HEAD. THIS CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD WAS FOUND AT THE 50 HOUR INSPECTION. WE ARE FINDING SIGNS OF AIR LEAKAGE ON THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD WHEN DOING A COMPRESSION CHECK. WE ARE SPRAYING SOAPYJun 14, 2005 · N31DB · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00035Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Jun 4, 2005 · N5421M · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00021Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)May 24, 2005 · N3260Q · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00020Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)May 23, 2005 · N3217Q · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00019Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)May 20, 2005 · N31DB · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00017Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)May 6, 2005 · N31DB · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00018Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)May 6, 2005 · N31DB · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00061Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)May 6, 2005 · N31DB · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00062Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)May 6, 2005 · N31DB · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2005F00001Cylinder Head · crackedTHIS CYLINDER WAS INSTALLED AS A SERVICEABLE CYLINDER 135.5 HOURS AGO. THE CRACK WAS FOUND DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION COMPRESSION CHECK. (K)May 4, 2005 · N4165G · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR TZR2005F00015Cylinder · crackedCRACK RUNS FROM THE SPARK PLUG BASE TO THE EXHAUST VALVE. THIS IS TYPICAL OF MOST CRACKS FOUND IN ECI CYLINDERS. TO DATE, FROM FIRST OF YEAR FOR THIS COMPANY, WE HAVE HAD 10 CRACKED CYLINDERS IN 1800 HOURS OF FLYING. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ANY AC OWNER OPERApr 27, 2005 · N404TE · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00057Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Apr 24, 2005 · N5421M · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2005F00000Cylinder Head · crackedFOUND CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD WHILE DOING A 50 HR INSPECTION. DUE TO THE NR OF CYLINDER HEAD FAILURES, DOING COMPRESSION CHECK AT EACH SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS (50 HOURS). (K)Apr 23, 2005 · N3378Q · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR TZR2005F00020Exhaust Valve · burnedTHE EXHAUST VALVE HAD A SMALL PORTION BURNED OFF. THIS IS AN ECI CYLINDER. (K)Apr 21, 2005 · N404TE · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00036Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Apr 18, 2005 · N5421M · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00059Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Apr 16, 2005 · N3260Q · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00034Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Apr 5, 2005 · N5421M · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00056Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Apr 5, 2005 · N5421M · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00028Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Apr 4, 2005 · N4165G · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00060Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Apr 3, 2005 · N3260Q · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00016Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Mar 30, 2005 · N31DB · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00065Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Mar 30, 2005 · N31DB · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00066Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Mar 30, 2005 · N31DB · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00033Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Mar 5, 2005 · N5421M · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR TZR2005F00001Attach Fitting · crackedTHE LT AND RT MAIN LANDING GEAR HAD CRACKS ON THE BOSS AREA WHERE THE TORQUE LINKS ATTACH. THE CRACKS WERE ABOUT .2500 INCH LONG AND LACATED NEXT TO WHERE THE BOSS CONNECTS TO THE TUBE. (SW05200506155) (K)Mar 4, 2005 · N409TE · Cessna 401A · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 2005F00040Governor · seizedWHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE RT ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE RPM. THE PILOT PUSHED THE PROPELLER CONTROL LEVER ALL THE WAY FORWARD TO MAX RPM WITH NO CHANGE. THE PILOT DESCENDED AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. THE RT ENGINE QUIT ON ROLL OUT AND THE RT PROPELLER WENT IMar 3, 2005 · N3796C · Cessna 402B · Propeller GovernorSDR 2005F00041Governor · seizedWHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE RT ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE RPM. THE PILOT PUSHED THE PROPELLER CONTROL LEVER ALL THE WAY FORWARD TO MAX RPM WITH NO CHANGE. THE PILOT DESCENDED AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. THE RT ENGINE QUIT ON ROLL OUT AND THE RT PROPELLER WENT INMar 3, 2005 · N3796C · Cessna 402B · Propeller GovernorSDR XGN2006F00063Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Mar 3, 2005 · N31DB · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00064Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Mar 3, 2005 · N31DB · Cessna 401 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00032Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Mar 2, 2005 · N5421M · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00029Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Feb 8, 2005 · N4165G · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR XGN2006F00027Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Dec 21, 2004 · N4165G · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2004F00430Turbine Wheel · excess playSHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE FROM SIOUX, THE PILOT NOTICED THE LEFT ENGINE MANIFOLD PRESSURE DROPPING OFF AND THE ENGINE LOSING POWER. ALL OTHER ENGINE INDICATORS SHOWED NORMAL BUT, AS A PRECAUTION, THE LEFT ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND SECURED. THE PILOT RETURNED TONov 15, 2004 · N402SS · Cessna 402B · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR XGN2006F00031Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)Nov 1, 2004 · N5421M · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2005FA0000165Fmu · out of adjustLT ENGINE LOST POWER ON FINAL APPROACH DUE TO THE FUEL METERING UNIT BECOMING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. UNIT WAS ADJUSTED IAW CSM AND ENGINE FUEL PRESSURES AND FLOWS WERE ADJUSTED IAW MFG SB97-3. GROUND RUN WAS PERFORMED AND FLIGHT TEST CONDUCTED. NO DEFECTS WERE Oct 29, 2004 · N3278Q · Cessna 402CESSNA · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA040923002Cylinder · cracked(CAN) AT THE 50 HRS INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, DURING ENGINE CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST, MADE ENGINE SB M91-6, AND THE TEST FAILED BECAUSE FOUND AIR LEAK AT THE JUNCTION OF THE CYLINDER BARREL AND THE TOP CYLINDER HEAD (BETWEEN FINS). THE ENGINE AND CYLINDERSep 16, 2004 · Cessna 402CESSNA · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2004F00145Idler Gear · brokenFOLLOWING TAKE OFF, THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE LT ENGINE WAS TRAILING SMOKE AND OIL. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND SECURED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT DURING START UP, THE ENMay 26, 2004 · N420SS · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR FFK2004F00004Pump · failedAFTER INSTALLING AN ENGINE WITHIN 3 FLIGHT HOURS THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP SHAFT FAILED. PUMP FAILED ON TAKEOFF AND QUIT RUNNING.Apr 27, 2004 · N10QP · Cessna 402B · Engine Fuel Pump
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