# Service difficulty reports: Continental TSIO-520-H

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

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2014FA0000560](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000560.md): Tube · failed · Jul 29, 2014 · N100BG · Cessna T210L · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > ENROUTE, MANIFOLD PRESSURE DROPPED TO 24". INDUCTION TUBE FROM COMPRESSOR TO THROTTLEBODY FAILED WITH A 2" TO 3" HOLE ONLEFT SIDE BLEW OUT.
- [SDR CA090826018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090826018.md): Cable · failed · Aug 24, 2009 · Cessna T210K · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > OWNER/PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER LANDING, FLAPS WOULD NOT RETRACT TO FULL UP NOR DID FLAP INDICATOR INDICATE CORRECT POSITION OF FLAPS. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THAT FLAP FOLLOW UP CABLE OUTER CASING SHATTERED JUST INBD OF ATTACH CLAMP IN ROOF ABOVE PILOTS HE
- [SDR 2009FA0000004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000004.md): Bolt · failed · Dec 10, 2008 · N9426K · Cessna T210L · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > DURING CLIMB TO CRUISE ENGINE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND QUIT RUNNING, ENGINE REMAINED WINDMILLING TO LANDING. VISUAL INSP REVEALED NR 3 CYLINDER ROD BOLT MISSING, ROD CAP EXITED ENG THRU UPPER CASE, NO EVIDENCE OF OIL STARVATION.
- [SDR CA061019009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061019009.md): Spring · broken · Oct 18, 2006 · Cessna T210L · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) NOTE THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE ENGINE ON THIS FORM IS INCORRECT IT IS 217469-R. THE IMPULSE COUPLING SPRING WAS FOUND BROKEN. CUSTOMER HAD COMPLAINED OF ROUGH RUNNING CHECK MAG DROP, REMOVED MAGS AND INSPECTED. THE SPRINGS WERE BROKEN IN BOTH MAGNETOS,
- [SDR CA061109004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061109004.md): Bracket · loose · Sep 22, 2006 · Cessna T210L · Elevator Structure
  > (CAN) BRACKET P/N 1243019-2 FOUND LOOSE AGAINST TORQUE TUBE P/N 1234650-2. LOOSE FASTENERS REMOVED AND REPLACED. (TC NR 20061109004)
- [SDR AU510001486](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001486.md): Crankcase · damaged · Dec 12, 2005 · Cessna T210L · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) CRANKCASE HOLED. LOSS OF POWER IN NR 4 AND NR 6 CYLINDERS. (CASA# 510001486)
- [SDR CA050302004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050302004.md): Doubler · cracked · Mar 21, 2005 · Cessna T210K · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) THE BULKHEAD DOUBLER REINFORCES THE HOLE WHERE THE HORIZONTAL STAB ATTCHES. DOUBLER SPLIT IN TWO THROUGH THE ANCHOR NUT RIVIT HOLE. THIS DOUBLER IS ONLY FOUND ON EARLY MODELS.
- [SDR 2004FA0000580](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000580.md): Bolt · missing · Jul 14, 2004 · N2KD · Cessna T210J · Fasteners
  > WHILE MAKING A APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT FOR LANDING, THE PILOT ADDED POWER WITH NO ENGINE RESPONSE. THE THROTTLE CABLE DISCONNECTED FROM THE ENGINE CONTROL ARM DUE TO THE THROTTLE ATTACHING BOLT MISSING ALONG WITH THE WASHER, NUT AND COTTER PIN. THROTTLE WORKED
- [SDR CA040622005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040622005.md): Belt · failed · Jun 6, 2004 · Cessna T210L · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > (CAN) THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT CAME OFF IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR 2004FA0000432](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000432.md): Pump · inoperative · May 21, 2004 · N93379 · Cessna T210L · Engine Fuel Pump
  > ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP NO METERED OR UN METERED FUEL PRESSURE WHILE ENGINE RUNNING. FUEL PUMP RECENTLY INSTALLED HAD 2.7 HOURS ON IT, AFTER OVERHAUL. INSTALLED NEWLY OVERHAULD PUMP. OPS CHECK GOOD. PROBABLE CAUSE OF PUMP FAILURE, UNKNOWN.
- [SDR CA010503013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010503013.md): Torque Link · cracked · Apr 18, 2001 · Cessna T210K · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > (CAN) UPPER NOSE GEAR TORQUE LINK FOUND CRACKED AS SHOWN. CRACK WAS IN TWO LOCATIONS ABOUT 1/8 INCH LONG. PART HAD NOT FAILED.THIS IS THE SECOND PART FOUND CRACKED ON CESSNA 210 AIRCRAFT, BOTH IN THE SAME LOCATION.
- [SDR 20010403CW012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010403CW012.md): Rod · departed · Feb 24, 2001 · N5988M · Cessna 421B · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > AIRCRAFT ARRIVED WITH RIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK. FOUND OIL LINE TO BE LEAKING. REPAIRED OIL LINE AND SERVICED BACK UP WITH OIL. ENGINE WAS RERUN AND A ROD CAME LOOSE AND PENETRATED THE CRANKCASE. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED, EXCEPT THAT THE ENGINE RAN OU
- [SDR CA000802023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000802023.md): Solenoid · failed · Jul 14, 2000 · Cessna T210L · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF AND LANDING SELECTED UP AND LOCKED. LANDING GEAR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. (PROBLEM RETURNED INTERMITTENTLY.) PROBLEM TRACED TO DEFECTIVE LANDING GEAR SOLENOID. SOLENOID REPLACED, PROBLEM SOLVED.
- [SDR CA000802024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000802024.md): Bracket · cracked · Jul 14, 2000 · Cessna T210L · Elevator Control System
  > (CAN) DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE STABILIZER, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE INBOARD LT STABILIZER BRACKET TO ELEVATOR P/N 1232624-1 ATTACHED TO THE SPAR. PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED.
- [SDR 20000522SH016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000522SH016.md): Riser · cracked · May 15, 2000 · N732JF · Cessna T210L · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > MAINTENANCE LOOKED AT ACFT BEFORE FLIGHT. COWLING WAS REMOVED AND EXHAUST SOOT WAS SEEN AROUND LOWER SIDE OF NR 4 CYLINDER. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED A CRACK AROUND THE EXHAUST RISER THAT WAS ABOUT 270 DEGREES AROUND THE PIPE. HEAT EXCHANGER PORTION OF
- [SDR 99ZZZX922](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX922.md): Pin · mismanufactured · Feb 8, 1999 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > NEW VAR TYPE CRANK WAS RECEIVED TO REPLACE A NON-VAR TYPE. COUNTERWEIGHTS WERE AS INSTALLED BY TCM. COUNTERWEIGHTS WERE REMOVED TO CHECK PIN SIZES AND PART NUMBERS TO MAKE SURE TCM INSTALLED THE CORRECT ONES AND IN THE PROPER LOCATIONS. SUBMITTER FOUND THE T
- [SDR 98ZZZX1582](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1582.md): Cylinder · separation · Apr 8, 1998 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > INSPECTION FOUND NR 2 CYLINDER SEPARATED BETWEEN BORE AND HEAD.
- [SDR AU980402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980402.md): Valve · worn · Mar 24, 1998 · Cessna T210L · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) THREE ENGINE CYLINDERS REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. ALL EXHAUST VALVES PN 646286 AND VALVE GUIDES PN 636242 WERE FOUND TO BE WORN BEYOND LIMITS WITH 0.508MM (.020 INCH), 1.016MM (.041 INCH) AND 1.168MM (.046 INCH) CLEARANCES.
- [SDR AU980392](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980392.md): Structure · misinstalled · Feb 1, 1998 · Cessna T210M · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER SPAR CAP CRACKED IN AREA OF THE LOWER REAR MOUNT BOLT HOLES. CRACK LENGTHS 12.7MM (0.5 INCH). INVESTIGATION FOUND NEW PN 1232624-1 REINFORCEMENTS (SE 84-17) HAD BEEN FITTED IN AMERICA (29JUL84), BUT HAD BEEN INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN
- [SDR CA971027010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971027010.md): Fuel Pump · rusted · Jul 17, 1997 · Cessna T210L · Fuel Boost Pump
  > (CAN) RIGHT AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP FOUND RUSTED. ALSO LEFT AND RIGHT CHECK VALVES PART NO. FACKV-5-100-6 FOUND CLOGGED. THIS AS A RESULT OF INSTALLATION OF FLINT AUXILIARY SYSTEM STC SA2862WE, SA3266NM OR SA4300WE ACCORDING TO SUBMITTER.
- [SDR CA970506010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970506010.md): Blade · damaged · Apr 29, 1997 · Cessna T210L · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. LEADING EDGE OF THE PROPELLER BLADE WAS FOUND DAMAGED. REWORK AND GRINDING WAS REQUIRED TO FIX THE AIRFOIL ON ALL BLADES.
- [SDR 97ZZZX2120](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2120.md): Spring · broken · Apr 23, 1997 · N93377 · Cessna T210L · Magneto/Distributor
  > TROUBLESHOOTING OF 400 RPM MAG DROP FOUND LEFT MAGNETO TIMING AT 7 DEGREES BTC. REMOVED MAG AND FOUND IMPULSE COUPLING SPRING BROKEN TWO INCHES FROM OUTER END.
- [SDR 97ZZZX14](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX14.md): Hub · cracked · Oct 31, 1996 · N8237M · Cessna T210K · Propeller Hub Section
  > DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND PROP HUB CRACKED AT 5 OF THE 6 MOUNTING STUDS.
- [SDR CA960826021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960826021.md): Reinforcement · cracked · Aug 8, 1996 · Cessna T210L · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > (CAN) HORIZONTAL STAB REINFORCEMENT BRACKET REPLACED WITH HEAVIER REPLACEMENT PART SUPPLIED THROUGH CESSNA.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3774](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3774.md): Cylinder · separated · Jul 11, 1996 · N6308H · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PILOT REPORTED ROUGH ENGINE AND LARGE RPM DROP ON MAG CHECK. INSPECTION FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER CRACKED. WHEN CYLINDER REMOVED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE HEAD WAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED. BOTTOM SPARK PLUG WAS FOULED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX4958](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4958.md): Crankshaft · flange failed · Jul 5, 1996 · N7398M · Cessna T210M · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > PROPELLER AND CRANKSHAFT PROPELLER FLANGE SEPARATED FROM ENGINE.
- [SDR AU960602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960602.md): Link · broken · May 10, 1996 · Cessna T210L · Propeller Controlling System
  > (AUS) PROPELLER NO1 BLADE PITCH CHANGE LINK BROKEN - FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND INCORRECT BLADE RETENTION NUT 'O' RINGS FITTED - PROPELLER IS GREASE FILLED WITH OIL FILLED PROPELLER 'O' RINGS FITTED TO UNMODIFIED GROOVES - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR - UNAPPROVE
- [SDR 96ZZZX383](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX383.md): Guide · worn · Oct 15, 1995 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > INSTALLED 6 CERMICHROME CYLINDER REBUILT UNITS WITH 643767 GUIDES. 120 SMOA. COMPRESSION LEAK ON TWO CYLINDERS. PULLED ALL 6 AND RETURNED UNITS TO ECI. THEY DIAGNOSED AS JUST WORN OUT. THEY REPAIRED SAME AND SUGGESTED FULL FLOW LIFTERS AND DRILLED ROCKERS

## 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 = 'TSIO520H'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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

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