Continental TSIO-550-C

Service difficulty reports · 81

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_key = 'TSIO550C'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR CA110222011Header · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, DISCOVERED TURBO HEADER CRACKED. CRACKED IN THE BODY IMMEDIATELY FWD OF THE BALANCE TUBE HOOKUP. UPON RECIEVING PART, 4 ADDITIONAL CRACKS WERE FOUND IMMEDIATELY ABOVE BRAZED PORTION IN THE BODY. THESE 4 CRACKS WERE IN THE CORNERS WFeb 1, 2011 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR CA101102007Gear Shaft · cracked(CAN) MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION SHOWED A CRACK BEGINNING CLOSE TO THE END OF THE SCAVENGE PUMP GEAR SPLINE, PROGRESSING AROUND THE END OF THE SPLINE ABOUT 1/8".Nov 1, 2010 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR YWYR201209158126Spark Plug · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, 5 OF THE 12 ACFT SPARK PLUGS WERE FOUND TO HAVE CRACKS IN THE ELECTRODE INSULATORS. ENGINE CYLINDERS WERE INSPECTED USING BORESCOPE AND NO DEFECTS WERE FOUND. REPLACED DEFECTIVE SPARK PLUGS WITH NEW.Oct 26, 2010 · N385RW · Lancar LC41550FG · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 2010FA0001017Control Rod · wornFLAP ASSEMBLIES/SYS HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY: DURING ANNUAL INSP FOUND FLAP RODS HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY AT FLAP CONTROL RODS. URETHANE INSERTS IN EA FLAP ROD ARE LOOSE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALS THAT THE HOLES THROUGH THE URETHANE INSERTS ARE ELONGATED. AMM CHAP 27 Sep 17, 2010 · N623TS · Columb LC41550FG400 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR YWYR201209158048Spark Plug · crackedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, ONE OF TWELVE SPARK PLUGS WERE FOUND TO HAVE A CRACKED ELECTRODE INSULATOR. SPARK PLUG WAS REPLACED WITH NEW PART.Sep 13, 2010 · N512RP · Lancar LC41550FG · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 2010FA0000781Actuator · shortedACFT PARKED DURING HEAVY RAIN. PILOT WENT TO SET TRIM TO NEUTRAL PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. TRIM INDICATOR INDICATED TAKEOFF POSITION AND TAB WAS ACTUALLY AT FULL NOSE DOWN POSITION. UPON TAKEOFF AND DURING CLIMB OUT PILOT EXPERIENCED HEAVY NOSE DOWN CONDITION AND A PIAug 6, 2010 · N1271T · Columb LC40550FG300 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR CA100809010Mount · cracked(CAN) ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED AT 2 PIECE ATTACH FOOTING. CRACK IDENTIFIED BY VISUAL INSPECTION AS PER SB1103C. THIS IS THE 31ST ENGINE MOUNT WITH SUCH FAILURE THROUGH THE SHOP. ENGINE MOUNT WILL BE REPAIRED AND RE-INFORCED USING TCCA RDC C-RA03-047. FAILURE TAug 6, 2010 · Piper PA46310P · Engine Mount SectionSDR YWYR201209157863Spark Plug · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, TWO OF THE TWELVE ENGINE SPARK PLUGS WERE FOUND TO HAVE CRACKED ELECTRODE INSULATORS.Jun 4, 2010 · N400KH · Columb LC41550FG400 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 2010FA0000472Clamp · wrong partWRONG SIZE ADEL CLAMP ON OIL LINE TO WASTEGATE UNDERNEATH OIL SUMP. THE CLAMP MOVED ON ENGINE MOUNT CAUSING CONTACT BETWEEN THE METAL BAND ON OIL LINE AND THE SUMP. CHAFING OCCURRED RESULTING IN MATERIAL LOSE OF OIL SUMP. REPLACED CLAMP WITH PROPER SIZE, REApr 30, 2010 · N55NT · Columb LC41550FG400 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2010FA0000251Mount Flange · crackedOIL COOLER MOUNTING FLANGE IS CRACKED AT RADIUS. THIS IS A RECURRING ISSUE WITH THESE COOLERS. THIS COOLER IS HAS 254.0 HRS SINCE LAST CHANGE DUE TO THE SAME REASON, CRACKED FLANGE AT THE RADIUS WHERE THE FLANGE IS ATTACHED. LAST COOLER CHANGED WAS PN 65458Mar 10, 2010 · N5194Y · Lancar LC41550FG · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR 2010FA0000189Spark Plug · brokenONE SPARK PLUG CERAMIC WAS FOUND BROKEN. OTHERS WERE FOUND CRACKED. THESE SPARK PLUGS WERE MIS-FIRING DURING HIGH POWER OPERATION. NO DEFECT WAS NOTED DURING NORMAL GROUND ENGINE RUN UP MAGNETO CHECK.Jan 4, 2010 · N888NK · Lancar LC41550FG · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR CA091201003Terminal · failed(CAN) PILOT NOTICED PROPELLER DEICE FAILURE ANNUNCIATION. INVESTIGATION FOUND DEICE BOOT WIRE TERMINALS FAILED. (TC NR 20091201003)Nov 30, 2009 · Ice/Rain Protection System WiringSDR 2009FA0000723Guard · brokenTHE AIR CONDITIONER BELT GUARD FAILED IN FLIGHT. INSP REVEALED 2 SMALL CRACKS AT THE LT SIDE WELDED NUT. THIS FAILURE CAUSED A 2 INCH X 2 INCH STEEL PIECE OF THE BELT GUARD TO SEPARATE, STRIKE THE AIR CONDITIONER CLUTCH ASSY AND SHEAR THE CLUTCH ASSY, BOTH OAug 4, 2009 · N999GL · Lancar LC41550FG · Cabin Compressor SystemSDR YWYR201209157151Spark Plug · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, 1 OF THE 12 ENGINE SPARK PLUGS WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACKED ELECTRODE INSULATOR.May 21, 2009 · N440TM · Lancar LC41550FG · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 2009FA0000462Fairing · looseDURING A ROUTINE ANNUAL INSP, THE MAIN STRUT FAIRINGS WERE LOOSENED ENOUGH TO INSPECT. THE FAIRING WAS FOUND TO BE CHAFING BOTH BRAKE LINES JUST BELOW THE ATTACHMENT TO THE FUSELAGE. FORTUNATELY IN THIS CASE THE DAMAGE WAS MINIMAL AND COULD BE CORRECTED BY IMay 12, 2009 · N1566X · Columb LC41550FG400 · Main Landing GearSDR CA090310009Rod Bearing · broken(CAN) ENG RECEIVED FOR CYL CHANGE, FOUND CAMSHAFT WITH SOME PITS. ON DISASSEMBLY OF ENG TO REPAIR CAMSHAFT FOUND NR 4 CONNECTING ROD BRG SHELL ON ROD END SPLIT IN HALF. OTHER CONNECTING ROD BRG WERE ALSO SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR. TSN APPROX 1400 HOURS NORMAL TBMar 6, 2009 · Piper PA46310P · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2008FA0000640Brushes · wornDETECTED NUMEROUS MAGNETOS WITH CARBON BLOCKS AND COILS TABS THAT ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT IN MAGNETO PN 6320. HAVE HAD CUSTOMERS WITH MAGNETO FAILURES AS EARLY AS 5.5 HOURS ON THEIR NEW MAGNETOS. EVEN THOUGH MFG HAS IDENTIFIED THIS ISSUE AND PUT OUT GUIDANAug 1, 2008 · N623TS · Columb LC41550FG400 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2008FA0000225Transition Duct · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSP FOUND TURBO TRANSITION PART OF EXHAUST CRACKED ALL THE WAY THRU FRONT RADIUS OF THE PIPE. (K)Apr 1, 2008 · N431PC · Lancar LC41550FG · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 2008FA0000269Transition Duct · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND TURBO TRANSITION PART OF EXHAUST CRACKED ALL THE WAY THRU FRONT RADIUS OF THE PIPE. (K)Apr 1, 2008 · N139DC · Lancar LC41550FG · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 2008FA0000206Turbocharger · crackedRT TURBO TRANSITION PIPE CRACKED. THIS IS THE THIRD ONE INTO OUR SHOP.Mar 19, 2008 · Columb LC40550FG300 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 2008FA0000194Pipe · crackedRT TURBO TRANSITION PIPE CRACKED. THIS IS THE THIRD ONE INTO OUR SHOP.Mar 19, 2008 · N1024Z · Columb LC40550FG300 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 2008FA0000097Crankshaft · brokenCRANKSHAFT BROKE JUST AFT OF PROPELLER MOUNTNG FLANGE. (K)Dec 26, 2007 · N47BC · Piper PA46310P · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2007FA0001060Strap · debondedPROPELLER DEICE BOOT RETAINER STRAP DEBONDED OVER HALF OF THE BLADE CIRCUMFERENCE. OTHER (2) BLADES DEBONDED ABOUT .3. THIS STRAP HOLDS THE IB END OF THE DEICE BOOT AND TRIES TO KEEP THE LONG DEICE LEADS FROM PULLING UP THE BOOT. THE PROP DEICE BOOT BEGINS Dec 3, 2007 · N969GM · Columb LC41550FG400 · Propeller/Rotor Anti-Ice/De-Ice SystemSDR 2007FA0000495Heater · debondedINBOARD PORTION OF ALL THREE PROP DEICE BOOTS DEBONDED AGAIN. ON THIS PROP, NEW BLADES WERE SENT FROM HARTZELL DUE TO DEBOND OF PREVIOUS BOOTS AT 28.4 HRS TT AND AGAIN AT 28.9 HRS TT. RETAINER STRAP AND BOOT DEBONDS DUE TO CENTRIFUGAL FORCE PULLING DEICE BOOJun 6, 2007 · N1439C · Lancar LC40550FG · Propeller/Rotor Anti-Ice/De-Ice SystemSDR 2007FA0000028Dipstick · separatedTHE OIL GAGE ASSEMBLY (DIPSTICK) SEPARATED AT THE UPPER SWEDGED JOINT. (K)Dec 29, 2006 · N442TA · Amtr LC41550FG · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2006FA0000889Union · crackedTHE AN911-1J UNION THAT SUPPLIES OIL TO THE OIL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER, THE HOBBS PRESSURE SWITCH, AND THE OIL FEED LINE, AT THE BASE OF THE OIL COOLER, ON THE BACK OF THE ENGINE, WAS CRACKED AT THE PIPE THREADS, AND THEN BROKE IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING THE PARTAug 29, 2006 · N999GL · Amtr LC41550FG · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR 2006FA0000829Points · brokenMAGNETO FAILURE, ON ECR ON INSP RT MAGNETO POINT HAD BROKEN IN HALF. (K)Aug 9, 2006 · N400UK · Amtr LC41550FG · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2006FA0000343Points · brokenON ENGINE GROUND RUN PRIOR TO FLIGHT MAGNETO CHECK FOUND RT MAGNETO HAD FAILED INSPECTION FOUND POINTS BROKEN PICTURE INCLOSED. (K)Apr 1, 2006 · N79HR · Amtr LC41550FG · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA040326006Mount · cracked(CAN) ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED AT AREA DESCRIBED IN MFG SB NR 1103 REV.B NOTE: THIS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED TO ALL OWNERS BY AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE.Mar 23, 2004 · Piper PA46310P · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2004FA0000052Fitting · looseDURING A RECENT INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE LOCK FASTENERS SECURING THE STEEL LOWER ENGINE MOUNT ATTACH FITTINGS, INBOARD AND OUTBOARD, TO THE FUSELAGE WERE EXTREMELY LOOSE. ALL OF THE LOCK FASTENERS WERE CHANGED TO THE NEXT SIZE UP. ACCESS TO AREA MAKES Jan 9, 2004 · N135US · Piper PA46310P · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA030828002Exhaust Valve · broken(CAN) CRUISING AT 25,000 FT, MANIFOLD PRESS DROPPED BY 5 INCHES, DID NOT RECOVER UNTIL BELOW 10,000 FT. MAINT CHECKS ON GROUND DETERMINED NO (ZERO) COMPRESS ON NR 6 CYL UPON REMOVAL OF CYL EXHAUST VALVE WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE .2500 OF VALVE FACE MISSING. PIECEAug 20, 2003 · Piper PA46310P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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