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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_key = 'TSIO520E'
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SDR AU000352Skin · cracked(AUS) LEFT WING UPPER SKIN CRACKED IN AREA OF MLG WHEELWELL CENTER RIB. AIRCRAFT HAS A FACTORY INSTALLED RIB REINFORCEMENT FITTED AND IS ALSO OUTSIDE OF THE SERIAL NUMBER RANGE AS REFERENCED IN AD/CESSNA400/105 AND SERVICE LETTER MEB 76-2.May 8, 2000 · Cessna 402B · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR CA000511030Fitting · loose(CAN) DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MOVEMENT WAS NOTICED AT THE AFT TIP TANK FITTING AS MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL APPLIED UP AND DOWN FORCES TO THE TIP TANK TRAILING EDGE. THE TWO MOST OUTBOARD RIVETS WHICH ATTACH THE FITTING TO THE OUTBOARD RIB (THROUGH THE REAR SMay 2, 2000 · Cessna 402B · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA000222008Switch · shorted(CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE CREW NOTICED THE PANEL LIGHTS FLICKER FOLLOWED BY A BURNING SMELL AND COMBUSTION HEATER FAILURE. AFTER LANDING, THE MAINTENNANCE CREW FOUND THE HEATER DUCT SWITCH HAD OVERHEATED AND FAILED.Feb 9, 2000 · Cessna 402B · Heating SystemSDR CA000301003Transmitter · inaccurate(CAN) DUE TO A MALFUNCTIOING FUEL GAUGE, THE PILOT RAN THE LEFT ENGINE OUT OF FUEL ON FINAL APPROACH. THE SUBMITTER STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWED THAT THE LEFT TANK WAS NOT EMPTY WHEN INDEED IT WAS .Feb 9, 2000 · Cessna 401 · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR CA000209014Skin · cracked(CAN) DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE ATTACHMENT BRACKET, DOUBLERS AND THE WING SKIN UNDER THE AFT ENGINE NACELLE SKIN WERE FOUND CRACKED.Feb 2, 2000 · Cessna 402B · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR CA991231008Blower · overheated(CAN) WHILE TAXIING AND AFTER STARTING THE COMBUSTION HEATER, SMOKE ENTERED THE CABIN. THE CREW SHUT DOWN THE AIRCRAFT AND DEPLANED THE PASSENGERS AND THEMSELVES. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED THAT THE COMBUSTION HEATER GROUND BLOWER HAD OVERHEATED.Dec 6, 1999 · Cessna 402B · Heating SystemSDR 99ZZZX4219Cylinder Head · separatedDURING THE COURSE OF NORMAL FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTICED RIGHT ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH WITH A DROP IN ITS MANIFOLD PRESSURE. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT EVENT. MAINTENANCE WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THAT THE NR 2 CYLINDER HEAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE BARREL OF THE CYLINDOct 25, 1999 · N5040Q · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU990958Fcu · failed(AUS) LEFT ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT FAULTY.Oct 6, 1999 · Cessna 402A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA990907083Wire · broken(CAN) LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR GREEN (DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT AFTER LANDING GEAR SELECTED DOWN. EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM ACTIVATED WITH NO RESULTS. AFTER UNEVENTFUL LANDING, FAULT WAS TRACED TO A BROKEN WIRE AT THE LEFT GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED MICROSWITCH.Aug 14, 1999 · Cessna 402B · Landing Gear System WiringSDR AU990509Crankshaft · cracked(AUS) RT ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE COUNTERWEIGHT BUSHING. FOUND DURING ULTRASONIC INSPECTION IAW TCM CSB99-3A AND AD/CON/79.May 28, 1999 · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU990568Crankshaft · cracked(AUS) CRANKSHAFT CRACKED FROM CRANK GEAR DOWEL. CRANKCASE TUNNEL MEASUREMENTS OUT OF LIMITS.May 21, 1999 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX1947Filter · leakingROUTINE OIL CHANGE, FILTER STARTED LEAKING AT BASE. LOOKS LIKE CRACK OR SMALL PERFORATIONS WHERE HOUSING IS CRIMPED/WELDED TO END PLATE. INSPECTED INVENTORY, NONE OTHERS FOUND. (KEYSTONE AERIAL SURVEYS).Apr 12, 1999 · N69622 · Cessna 310Q · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA990223006Turbocharger · seized(CAN) ON TAKEOFF ROLL, THE NR 2 ENGINE RPM AND MANIFOLD PRESSURE WERE LIMITED TO 2200 RPM AND 26. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. INVESTIGATION FOUND A PIECE OF EXHAUST JAMMED IN THE TURBOCHARGER VANES. AFTER INSPECTION OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AN EXHAUST COUPLINGFeb 3, 1999 · Cessna 402CESSNA · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 99ZZZX981Bearing · failedPILOT REPORTED 20 MILES FROM DESTINATION, LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. CONTINUED TO DESTINATION AND SHUT ENGINE DOWN WHEN PILOT HAD THE FIELD MADE. UPON INSPECTION, IT APPEARED THE NR 2 ROD BEARING FAILED CAUSING THE NR 2 ROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE CRANKSHAFT CAUSINGJan 22, 1999 · N412RW · Cessna 402CESSNA · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU980927Crankcase · cracked(AUS) RIGHT ENGINE CRANKCASE CRACKED IN AREA OF NR 1 CYLINDER MOUNT PAD. CRACK LENGTH 50.8MM (2 INCHES).Jul 31, 1998 · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU980928Engine Cylinder · cracked(AUS) NR 2, NR 3, AND NR 5 CYLINDERS CRACKED BETWEEN TOP SPARK PLUG HOLE AND INJECTOR NOZZLE HOLE.Jul 31, 1998 · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX3037Stud · failedDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTICED RIGHT ENGINE, NR 6 CYLINDER, PER MOST AFT AND THE LOWER TWO MOST AFT STUDS HAD BROKEN OFF FLUSH WITH THE CYLINDER BASE/SKIRT. THE CASE WAS INSPECTED FOR CRACKS, AND A CRACK APPROXIMATELY A .50 INCH LONG WAS OBSERVJul 30, 1998 · N5040Q · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA980706004Case · fractured(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF WITH CRUISE POWER SELECTED, THERE WAS SEVERE VIBRATION FROM THE LEFT HAND ENGINE. SMOKE, FLAMES, AND OIL WERE SEEN COMING FROM THE ENGINE COWLING. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THERE WERE TWO HOLES IN THE UPPER EJun 10, 1998 · Cessna 401A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX680Hinge · crackedHINGE ATTACHMENT DOUBLER CRACKED FOR UPPER RADIUS CORNER FORWARD AND DOWN. CRACK LENGTH, APPROXIMATELY 1.25 INCHES.May 7, 1998 · N7947Q · Cessna 402B · Elevator StructureSDR 98ZZZX1994Crankcase Stud · brokenDURING THE COURSE OF A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE LEFT ENGINE, NR 1 CYLINDER, MOST FORWARD UPPER STUD HAD BROKEN OFF FLUSH WITH THE CYLINDER BASE/SKIRT. THE CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND THE CASE WAS INSPECTED FOR CRACKS AND ANY SIGNS OF CHAFINGApr 20, 1998 · N402BF · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX1996Crankcase Bolt · crackedDURING THE COURSE OF A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC NOTICED A SIZEABLE AMOUNT OF OIL ON THE TOP LEFT PORTION OF THE ENGINE CASE. A CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK APPROXIMATELY 1.6250 INCH LONG EMITTING FROM THE 9TH BACKBONE BOLT (COUNTING FROM FRONT Apr 15, 1998 · N5040Q · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU980232Crankcase Stud · cracked(AUS) CRANKCASE CRACKED AT NR 5 CYLINDER MOUNTING PAD. BOTTOM TWO MOUNT STUDS BROKEN.Mar 6, 1998 · Cessna 402A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX1012Rod Bearing · failedLEFT ENGINE SPUN NR 6 CYLINDER ROD BEARING ON TRIP BACK FROM NASSAU. ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED BY T.W. SMITH ENGINE. THE ENGINE HAD 1,313.9 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL.Feb 12, 1998 · N269JH · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX957Crankcase · crackedWHILE REPAIRING AN UNRELATED ITEM, THE MECHANIC NOTICED A CRACK APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH LONG (RUNNING TOP TO BOTTOM) ASSOCIATED WITH THE MOST FORWARD UPPER THROUGH-STUD ON THE NR 4 CYLINDER. THE CASE WAS INSPECTED IAW TCM SB M90-17 AND DETERMINED TO BE UNAIRWOJan 18, 1998 · N29MM · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU971636Exhaust Pipe · cracked(AUS) RH ENGINE INBOARD EXHAUST HEADER PIPE CRACKED UNDER CLAMP ATFLANGE JOINT.Dec 31, 1997 · Cessna 402B · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 98ZZZX2616Crankshaft · failedENGINE SHUT DOWN DURING FLIGHT FROM HOUSTON TO DALLAS. UPON TEAR DOWN, DISCOVERED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT HAD BROKEN. SUBMITTER STATED CAUSE IS UNKNOWN PENDING FURTHER INVESTIGATION.Dec 30, 1997 · N3378Q · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX188Harness · shortedDURING THE COURSE OF NORMAL OPERATION, PILOT NOTICED LEFT ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. AFTER LANDING, MAINTENANCE DETERMINED THE LEFT MAGNETO HARNESS, NR 5 CYLINDER, BOTTOM LEAD, HAD SHORTED INTERNALLY CAUSING THE SPARK PLUG TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.Dec 26, 1997 · N29MM · Cessna 402B · Ignition Harness (Distribution)SDR 97ZZZX4636Cylinder · crackedDURING FLIGHT FROM EWR TO PWM, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED THE LEFT ENGINE FAILURE. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. FOUND NR 6 CYLINDER CRACKED AT CYLINDER BASE CAUSING COMPLETE FAILURE. ENGINE COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED AND INSPECTED.Oct 20, 1997 · N567JS · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX4579Cylinder · separationDURING NORMAL FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED LEFT ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH AND RETURNED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE. DETERMINED THE NR 1 CYLINDER ON THE LEFT ENGINE HAD SEPARATED THE HEAD FROM THE BARREL. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED FROM PAST EXPERIENCE, THIS IS TYPICAL OF A TCM TSIO5Oct 10, 1997 · N5040Q · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU970732Crankcase · cracked(AUS) CRANKCASE CRACKED IN AREA OF NO3 AND NO5 CYLINDER PADS - CRACKS RADIATED FROM CYLINDER BASE STUD HOLESJun 22, 1997 · Cessna 402A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX2612Cylinder · leaksDURING 50-HOUR INSPECTION, MECH TURNED PROP AND NOTICED A 'HISSING' SOUND EMITTING FROM NR 4 CYLINDER ON LT ENGINE. UPON CLOSER INSP, THE HISS WAS DETERMINED TO BE COMING FROM THE CHT PROBE HOLE. SLIGHT SIGNS OF SOOT IN AREA. CYLINDER CHECKED WITH DIFFERENTMay 19, 1997 · N402BF · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX2068Stud · brokenDURING THE COURSE OF A NORMAL FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED OIL LEAK ON LEFT ENGINE. AFTER FLIGHT, REMOVED ENGINE COWLING AND SAW 5 CYLINDER STUDS HAD BROKEN ON THE NR 1 CYLINDER. ON ENGINES OPERATED ON 1600 TBO'S, SUSPECT TIME IN SERVICE IS THE MAIN CAUSE FOR BREAKMay 2, 1997 · N6350X · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX1153Cylinder · crackedWHILE TROUBLESHOOTING A LEAKING INTAKE VALVE GUIDE SEAL, FOUND A CRACK IN THE NR 1 CYL EXHAUST PORT. FOUND SAME CRACKS IN NR 4 AND NR 5 CYLINDERS. YOU CANNOT SEE THEM WITHOUT DROPPING THE EXHAUST STACKS OFF THE ENGINE. THESE CYLINDERS HAD APPROX 850 HOURS Feb 28, 1997 · N303DC · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZM670Bushing · failedFLT 131 - TCM TEARDOWN REPORT FOUND COUNTERWEIGHT BUSHING IN CRANKSHAFT CHECK, NR 2 LEADING EDGE, CRACKED AND BROKE UP AFTER ROTATING IN THE BUSHING BORE. THE COUNTERWEIGHT PIN BROKE THOUGH THE PLATE AND SNAP RING AND THEN ESCAPED FROM THE COUNTERWEIGHT. ALLJan 17, 1997 · N87147 · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 96ZZZX5297Turbocharger · failedPILOT COMPLAINED OF LOOSING POWER IN BOTH ENGINES ALTHOUGH NOT SIMULTANEOUSLY. DURING GROUND RUN BOTH WASTEGATES WERE FOUND STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. AFTER LUBRICATING WASTEGATE SHAFTS AND MOVING THEM BY HAND, SUBSEQUENT GROUND RUNS SHOWED NORMAL OPERATIONSep 12, 1996 · N401LF · Cessna 401 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 96ZZZX5212Turbocharger · failedWHILE IN-FLIGHT, NR 1 TURBOCHARGER FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT DAMAGE. UPON INSPECTION BY MAINTENANCE, DISCOVERED TURBO MAIN SHAFT HAD BROKEN AND WHEEL ON THE EXHAUST SIDE WAS MISSING. IT APPEARS TO HAVE GONE OUT THE OVERBOARD STACK. THE OTHER WHEESep 1, 1996 · N82TA · Cessna 402CESSNA · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR AU961021Seal · loose(AUS) MAGNETO OIL SEAL LOOSE IN HOUSING ALLOWING MAGNETO TO FILL WITH OILJul 26, 1996 · Cessna 402B · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU961010Spring · wrong part(AUS) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE SPRING WAS INCORRECT PART - CORRECT SPRING PNO 634150 - UNAPPROVED PART - ENGINE WAS A CONTINENTAL REBUILD ENGINE - SEE ALSO MDR 96/0726Jul 22, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR AU961019Gear · stripped(AUS) MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR GEAR TEETH STRIPPEDJul 15, 1996 · Cessna 402A · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU961020Points · worn(AUS) MAGNETO POINTS WORNJul 15, 1996 · Cessna 402A · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU960550Connecting Rod · distorted(AUS) RH ENGINE NO6 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BENT DUE TO HYDRAULIC LOCK DUE TO EXCESSIVE FUEL IN CYLINDERApr 22, 1996 · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU960726Spring · wrong part(AUS) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE SPRING WAS AN INCORRECT PART - FOUND DURING POST INSTALLATION GROUND RUN - ENGINE WAS A FACTORY REMANUFACTURED ENGINE - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR - UNAPPROVED PARTMar 17, 1996 · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 96ZZZX1524Oil Filter · leakingWHILE AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT, PILOT REPORTED OIL LEAKING FROM LEFT ENGINE. DURING INSPECTION OF LEFT ENGINE, FOUND OIL FILTER AND SURROUNDING AREA OIL SOAKED. AFTER CLEANING AND RUNNING ENGINE FOUND OIL LEAKING FROM HEXHEAD OF OIL FILTER (CH48108). REMOVED FILTMar 1, 1996 · N401GB · Cessna 401B · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR AU960952Camshaft · failed(AUS) RH ENGINE CAMSHAFT FAILED AND COMPLETELY SEPARATED APPROXIMATELY 30MM (1.18IN) FROM THE FORWARD END CONTAINING THE EXPANSION PLUGFeb 14, 1996 · Cessna 402A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 96ZZZX1400Crankcase · crackedDURING TROUBLESHOOTING OIL LEAK ON RT ENGINE, MECHANIC FOUND CASE CRACKED. LT CASE HALF JUST FORWARD OF THE OIL COOLER. ENGINE REMOVED FOR REPAIR.Feb 7, 1996 · N13GM · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU960159Bolt · failed(AUS) ENGINE CRANKCASE THROUGH BOLT SHEARED AT BASE OF NUT - BOLT GOES FROM NO2 CYLINDER LOWER FORWARD POSITION TO N03 CYLINDER LOWER AFT POSITION - CRANKCASE ALSO CRACKEDFeb 4, 1996 · Cessna 402B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 96ZZZX721Clutch Spring · failedDURING CRUISE, PILOT NOTICED OIL COMING OUT OF THE TURBOCHARGER VENT AND ENGINE COWLING ON THE RIGHT ENGINE. THE STARTER/ADAPTER SPRING CLUTCH WAS FOUND TO HAVE APPARENTLY FAILED AND AT LEAST ONE PIECE OF THE SPRING CAME INTO CONTINUOUS CONTACT WITH THE STARTJan 25, 1996 · N7816Q · Cessna 402A · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR 96ZZZX722Shaft · shearedINSTALLED REBUILT STARTER/ADAPTER AFTER PREVIOUS ONE FAILED AFTER 26 HOURS OF USE. THIS CURRENT ONE, SN 77371, FAILED AFTER 2.5 HOURS AND SIX STARTS DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM - SHEARED GEAR.Jan 19, 1996 · N7816Q · Cessna 401A · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR CA951228003Bearing · failed(CAN)DURING FLIGHT THE OIL PRESSURE ON THE #2 ENGINE BEGAN TO DROP SO THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THE OIL BREATHER LINE HAD FROZEN AND CREATED A PRESSURE BUILD THAT CAUSED ONE OF THE PUSH RODS SEAL TO BLOW OUT RESULTDec 11, 1995 · Cessna 401A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR ZWZA0013Magneto · failedLEFT MAG, LEFT ENGINE, HAS DEAD MAG ON GROUND RUN CHECK. THE FAILED MAGNETO HAD 33.6 HOURS SINCE BEING OVERHAULED. THIS WAS THE THIRD MAG FAILURE IN A ROW, SAME MAG, SAME PLANE, SAME OVERHAULER. (X)Nov 18, 1995 · N80Q · Cessna 402B · Magneto/Distributor
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