Continental TSIO-520 series
Service difficulty reports · 403
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 = 'TSIO520' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 = 'TSIO520' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
SDR 2005FA0000430Torque Tube · crackedLANDING GEAR TORQUE TUBES ARE CRACKED.SDR HYI2005F00004Seat · brokenPILOT REPORTED FIXED BACK DOUBLE PASSENGER SEAT BROKEN. MAINTENANCE FOUND SEAT SEPARATED FROM PEDASTAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT AND SENT BACK TO ORIGINAL MFG FOR REPAIR. SEAT WAS INSTALLED UNDER AVIATION FABRICATOR STC SA2716CE. (K)SDR TZR2005F00011Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER CRACKED FROM EXHAUST VALVE. (K)SDR TZR2005F00009Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER CRACKED VALVE TO VALVE. (K)SDR TZR2005F00010Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER HAS A HOLE AT EXHAUST VALVE. (K)SDR TZR2005F00006Cylinder Head · crackedCYLINDER CRACKED AT HEAD. (K)SDR TZR2005F00012Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER CRACKED FROM EXHAUST VALVE. (K)SDR TZR2005F00007Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER CRACKED FROM EXHAUST VALVE. (K)SDR TZR2005F00008Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER CRACKED AT SPARK PLUG HOLE. (K)SDR TZR2005F00013Cylinder · damagedCYLINDER COMPRESSION BELOW MINIMUMS. (K)SDR HYI2005F00001Relay · stuckAIRCRAFT LOST ELECTRICAL POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT LANDED W/O INCIDENT. MECHANIC FOUND RT STRAT RELAY STUCK ON. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT AND RT RELAYS, RT STARTER. AIRCRAFT IS EQUIPPED WITH STAART WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM. MX DETERMINED THAT THE SYSDR TZR2005F00002Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER CRACKED FROM EXHAUST VALVE TO SPARK PLUG HOLE. (K)SDR TZR2005F00003Cylinder · crackedCYLINDER CRACK FROM EXHAUST VALVE TO SPARK PLUG. (K)SDR 2005FA0000697Pressure Switch · failedLANDING GEAR FAILED TO FULLY RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. FOUND THAT THE WIRE SOLDERED TO THE HYDRAULIC POWER PACK PRESSURE SWITCH HAD CORRODED BENEATH THE HEAT-SHRINK TUBING, NEAR THE SOLDER JOINT. SUSPECTED: THE MFG OF THE PRESSURE SWITCH ASSY USED ACID CORE SOSDR 2005FA0001298Alternator · failedOVERHAULED ALTERNATOR FAILED IN FLIGHT AFTER 351 HOURS IN SERVICE.SDR 2005FA0000235Exhaust Riser · crackedFOUND LT ENGINE OB EXHAUST RISER CRACKED WHILE PERFORMING A 50 HOUR EXHAUST INSPECTION IAW AD 00-01-16. (GL21200500869) (K)SDR 2005FA0000127Heater · crackedPILOT REPORTED SMELLING A BURNED ODOR WHILE DESCENDING IN SEVERE ICING CONDITIONS. ON A POST FLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT A V SHAPED CRACK WITH THE TIP MISSING WAS FOUND IN THE ENGINE INLET HEATER. IT APPEARS THAT PART OF THE HEATER HAS SHORTED OUT CAUSSDR GNB2005F00000Line · crackedCRACKED PRESSURE LINE AT THE BEND. (SW01200502449) (K)SDR HXR2004F00000Adc · malfunctionedADC AND ALTIMETER READING 2000 FT DIFFERENCE.SDR 2004F00391Wheel · separatedON TAKEOFF, LT OB HALF OF WHEEL, TIRE AND TUBE SEPARATED FROM AC. THE IB HALF OF WHEEL STAYED ON THE AXLE AS WELL AS THE AXLE NUT, BEARING CONE AND INNER RACE FOR OUTER HALF. DUE TO HIGH SPEED AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT THE TIRE AND TUBE HAVE NOT BEEN LOCATED. SDR GNB2004F00000Line · crackedPILOT PRE-FLIGHT, HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR LOW. MAINTENANCE PRESSURE CHECKED SYSTEM, FOUND NR 6 PRESSURE LINE CRACKED AT BEND RADIUS.SDR 2004FA0000750Bolt · incorrectAFT UPPER LT WING ATTACH BOLT FOUND INSTALLED AND PRESUMABLY TORQUED WITHOUT CHAMFERED WASHER UNDER HEAD. DAMAGE TO BATHTUB FITTING UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.SDR 2005FA0000166Crankshaft · crackedCRANKSHAFT CRACKEDSDR HFB2004F00000Line · corrodedLT ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE. OIL PRESSURE LINE IN LT SIDE PANEL BY PILOT`S LT LEG HAD CORROSION HOLE IN IT. APPROXIMATELY 5 WEEKS LATER LT ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE AGAIN. OIL PRESSURE LINE UNDER FLOOR UNDER PILOTS SEAT HAD CORROSION HOLE IN IT.SDR HFB2004F00001Line · corrodedLT ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE. OIL PRESSURE LINE IN LT SIDE PANEL BY PILOTS LT LEG HAD CORROSION HOLE IN IT. APPROXIMATELY 5 WEEKS LATER LT ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE AGAIN. OIL PRESSURE LINE UNDER FLOOR UNDER PILOTS SEAT HAD CORROSION HOLE IN IT.SDR RSH2004F00000Barrel · crackedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION OF LANDING GEAR A CRACK WAS FOUND ON LT LANDING GEAR ANCHOR LUG UPPER TORQUE LINK AND TRUNION ASSY.SDR TRK2004F00000Pulley · separatedTHE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE NUT FOR THE PULLEY WHICH IS PART OF THE STC WAS TORQUED IAW THE STC. APPROXIMATELY 10 HOURS LATER THE PULLEY CAME OFF THE ALTERNATOR. THERE IS NO WOODRUFF KEY, TAPERED PULLEY SHAFT OR ANY TYPE OF SAFETY USED DURING THE INSSDR T4C2004F00000Bolt · brokenTHIS AIRCRAFT WAS STOPPED WAITING TO TAXI, WHEN THE LT GEAR COLLAPSED. UPON INSPECTION, A BOLT NAS464P4-26 AND ADJUSTING SCREW 0841113-1 WERE BROKEN. UNSURE WHICH WAS BROKE FIRST. RECOMMEND THAT ALL BOLTS ON LANDING GEAR BE REPLACED EVERY 5 YEARS OR 5000 HOSDR T4C2004F00001Screw · brokenTHIS AIRCRAFT WAS STOPPED, WAITING TO TAXI, WHEN THE LT GEAR COLLAPSED. UPON INSPECTION A BOLT NAS 464P4-26 AND ADJUSTING SCREW 0841113-1 WERE BROKEN. NOT SURE WHICH BROKE FIRST. RECOMMEND THAT ALL BOLTS ON LANDING GEAR BE REPLACED EVERY 5 YEARS OR 5000 HOUSDR BWV2004F00000Housing · crackedWHILE AIRCRAFT WAS UNDERGOING AN ANNUAL/PREBUY INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED UPON EXAMINATION OF THE TURBOCHARGER OUTLET THAT A CRACK WAS FOUND RADIATING AROUND THE V-BAND CLAMP AREA. A SMALL AMOUNT OF MATERIAL REMAINED ATTACHING THE TAILPIPE TO TURBOCHARGER. LOSSDR 2004FA0000530Spar · crackedLT SKIN CRACKED 6 INCHES AFT OF LOWER RUDDER HINGE POINT. RT SKIN WRINKLED 6 INCHES AFT OF LOWER HINGE POINT. LOWER RIB CRACKED 5 INCHES AFT OF SECURING POINT TO FORWARD RUDDER SPAR, CRACKED ON LT SIDE. PROBABLE CAUSE UNNECESSARY ROUGHNESS. (WP25200406045)SDR 2004FA0000531Spar · crackedLT SKIN CRACKED 6 INCHES AFT OF LOWER RUDDER HINGE POINT. RT SKIN WRINKLED 6 INCHES AFT OF LOWER HINGE POINT. LOWER RIB CRACKED 5 INCHES AFT OF SECURING POINT TO FORWARD RUDDER SPAR, CRACKED ON LT SIDE. PROBABLE CAUSE UNNECESSARY ROUGHNESS. (WP25200406045)SDR 2004FA0000532Spar · crackedLT SKIN CRACKED 6 INCHES AFT OF LOWER RUDDER HINGE POINT. RT SKIN WRINKLED 6 INCHES AFT OF LOWER HINGE POINT. LOWER RIB CRACKED 5 INCHES AFT OF SECURING POINT TO FORWARD RUDDER SPAR, CRACKED ON LT SIDE. PROBABLE CAUSE UNNECESSARY ROUGHNESS. (WP25200404045)SDR 2004FA0000558Attach Bracket · misinstalledWHEN PN 1232041 ARE INSTALLED, INCORRECT FIT UNLESS SK210-125 ALSO INSTALLED ON STA 209.0 BULKHEAD. NO CORRELATING REFERENCE IN MFG PARTS OR SERVICE. TOOK 2 WEEKS WITH MFG TECH TO WORK OUT. IMPROPER FIT CAUSES STRESS AND BINDING ON PARTS THAT COULD LEAD TO SDR S5M2004F00000Pump · failedTHE PILOT WAS FLYING IN CLEAR WEATHER. SUDDENLY HE LOST ALL INSTRUMENT AIR PRESSURE. THIS IS A DUAL PUMP AND BOTH PUMPS FAILED AT THE SAME TIME. WHEN PUMP WAS REMOVED, THE DRIVE SHAFT COULD BE PULLED OUT OF THE PUMP ABOUT 2 INCHES. WHEN SPOKE WITH THE MFG SDR 2004FA0000653Line · corrodedOIL PRESSURE HARD LINES LEAKING OIL UNDER CABIN FLOOR AFT OF PILOTS AND COPILOTS SEATS. LINES MAKE A 90 DEGREE TURN FORWARD AND CONTACT CABIN DUCTWORK. LINE CORRODED AND APPROXIMATELY 2-3 QUARTS OF OIL DISCOVERED IN CABIN BELOW FLOOR.SDR HYI2004F00001Relay · overheatedPILOT ATTEMPTED START OF LEFT ENGINE, ENGINE DID NOT TURN. MECHANIC FOUND START RELAY OVERHEATED AND DISCOLORED REMOVE AND REPLACED RELAY AND STARTER AS A PRECAUTION AIRCRAFT RELEASED BACK TO SERVICE.SDR BHA04RSAttach Fitting · corrodedIN COMPLYING WITH SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION 57-10-20, FOUND THE RT WING LOWER SPAR ATTACH FITTING HAD SIGNIFICANT CORROSION IN SOME OF THE FITTING MOUNTING HOLES. THE FITTING WAS REPLACED. NO FURTHERDEFECTS WERE NOTED.SDR CLS2004F00000Hose · leakingDURING 100 HOUR, INSPECTION FOUND LT MAIN LANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR HOSE LEAKING HOSE WAS HARD AND NOT FLEXIBLE HOSE TAG SHOWS MFG DATE 3Q77 AND APPEARS TO BE ORIGNAL HOSE INSTALLED. AC MFG DATE 1978 WITH 7221.9 HOURS TT. RECOMMEND TO REPLACE FLEX HOSESDR QCW2004F00000Heat Shield · chafedTHE TURBO HEAT SHIELD CHAFED 30 PERCENT THROUGH THE LT INDUCTION ELBOW DUE TO ENGINE VIBRATION. STRICT ATTENTION SHOULD BE PAID TO THE AFT IB SIDE OF HEAT SHIELD. THE HEAT SHIELD HAD TO BE ALTERED TO PREVENT FURTHER REOCCURRENCE OF THIS SITUATION.SDR 2004FA0000819Reinforcement · brokenFOUND REINFORCEMENT BROKEN AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. BREAK IS AT LOWER OB BOLT HOLE. PROBABLE CAUSE UNKNOWN. RECOMMEND CAREFUL INSPECTION OF AFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER SPAR REINFORCEMENTS AT EACH 100 HOUR/ ANNUAL INSP.SDR 21200004Autopilot Sys · defectiveAIRCRAFT PORPOISES WHILE IN ALTITUDE HOLD MODE. DISABLE ALTITUDE HOLD MODE. MAINTENANCE CONFIRMS DEFECTIVE UNIT BY MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER UNABLE TO SUPPLY REPLACEMENT PART.SDR 2004FA0000198Oil Cooler · crackedLOWER OB FLANGE OF ENGINE OIL COOLER IS CRACKED AND LEAKING.SDR TZR2004F00002Magneto · corrodedPILOT REPORTED AN EXCESSIVE MAGNETO DROP ON LT AND RT MAGNETOS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THE MAGNETOS FULL OF CORROSION AT HARNESS CONNECTION AND IN THE AREA WHERE POINTS ARE LOCATED. THIS AIRCRAFT HAD NOT BEEN FLOWN IN A WHILE AND HANGARED FOR MOST OF SDR 2004FA0000173Downlock Switch · failedLANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND, FOUND LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR DOWN LIMIT SWITCH STUCK IN GEAR DOWN POSITION. PERIODIC REPLACEMENT OF SWITCH WOULD BE THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT REOCURRENCE. THE SWITCH IS A SEALED UNIT AND CANNOT BE INSPECTED INTERNALLY. (GL1720040SDR XGN2004F00002Safety Switch · inoperativeNOSE GEAR LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE AND THE GEAR WARNING HORN WAS GOING OFF ON APPROACH. PILOT DID A FLY BY THE TOWER TO VERIFY NOSE GEAR DOWN. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENCES AND NOSE GEAR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TOUCH DOWN AND GEAR WARNING HORN ALSO SHSDR ACS2004F00000Actuator · inoperativePILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN AND DID NOT GET AN INDICATION OF THE RT GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. AFTER CYCLING THE GEAR SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS OF A DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT, PILOT THEN PERFORMED EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR EXTENSION WITH THE BLOW DOWN BOTTLE. GEAR ON RSDR VAZ2004F00000Linkage · crackedPARTS WERE FOUND CRACKED AT THE RT PIVOT POINT OF THE NOSE GEAR RETRACTION LINKAGE OF AIRCRAFT.SDR VAZ2004F00001Web · crackedNLG WW WEB FOUND CRACKED AT THE RT PIVOT POINT OF THE NOSE GEAR RETRACTION LINKAGE.SDR 2004FA0000051Fastener · looseDURING A RECENT INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT ALL OF THE LOCK FASTENERS THAT SECURE THE STEEL ATTACH FITTINGS TO THE AIRFRAME FOR THE ENGINE MOUNT LOWER ATTACH POINTS WERE VERY LOOSE (COULD BE TURNED BY HAND). ACCESS TO THE AREA MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO INSPECT.
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