Lycoming 0-320 series

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SDR 2005FA0000039Mount · brokenFOLLOW A LANDING, THE FORWARD AND AFT MOUNTING THAT SECURE THE ALTERNATOR TO THE AIR CONDITIONER MOUNT BROKE, ALLOWING THE ALTERNATOR TO SLIP, STRIKING AND DAMAGING THE LOWER NOSE BOWL.Dec 7, 2004 · N7063C · Piper PA28140 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2005FA0000091Smoke · detectedPILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE (AUDIO AMP) CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. COULD NOT FIND THE DIRECT CAUSE. HOWEVER, THE RADIOS ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED THE SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. (SO05200504849)Nov 14, 2004 · N75776 · Cessna 172N · Communications SystemSDR 2005FA0000809Spar · corrodedUPPER SPAR CAP WAS FOUND WITH SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION BEHIND THE FUEL TANK. TANK WAS PULLED TO COMPLY WITH SB. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF CORROSION SWELLING ON THE SURFACE OF THE WING. THE AREA WHERE THE CORROSION OCCURRED IS NOT VISIBLE FROM INSPECTIONov 8, 2004 · N8740N · Piper PA28140 · Wing SparSDR HQ82005F00000Hub · corrodedDURING THE REMOVAL FOR PROP/ENG TBO, DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION WAS NOTICED IN THE HUB, TN THE BOLT HOLES. THIS AC IS APPROX THREE YEARS OLD WITH 2000 HOURS. RECOMMEND: LUBE BOLT SHANKS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY; BETTER PRIMING INSIDE THE BOLT HOLES BY MFG. (WP0720Oct 15, 2004 · N616MA · Piper PA28161 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 2008FA0000713Seat Frame · crackedDURING A ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PILOTS FULLY ADJUSTABLE SEAT FRAME WAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. SOME AREAS WERE COVERED UP BY THE UPHOLSTERY WHICH IS GLUED TO THE FRAME IN THAT AREA. OTHER AREAS OF CONCERN WERE INCOMPLETE WELOct 13, 2004 · N20454 · Cessna 172M · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 2005FA0000173Link · failedON LANDING ROLLOUT, AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LT AND WENT INTO SOFT GROUND, COMING TO REST ON IT`S NOSE. FOUND LINK (PN 472681) PARTIALLY STRAIGHTENED, CAUSING THE RT TAIL WHEEL SPRING ASSY TO FAIL. (K)Oct 12, 2004 · N1121C · Piper PA18150 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR EEJ2005F00000Clevis · wornFIELD EXP HAS SHOWN DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD IS NOT JUST FOR THE RAILS INSP THE ENTIRE SEAT TOO! HAVE SEEN MS203922C11 CLEVIS PINS WORN TO .030. IF BOTH PINS FAIL, THE SEAT BACK WILL RECLINE ANOTHER 60 DEGREES OR GO FLAT RESULTING IN LOSS OF AIRCRAFT. (K)Oct 12, 2004 · N9390E · Cessna 172N · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 2004FA0000803Bulkhead · chafedUPON ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND AFT SPINNER BULKHEAD (PN TCB36323011) TO BE CHAFFING AGAINST PROPELLER BLADES. ONCE REMOVED, IT WAS ALSO EVIDENT THAT CORROSION HAD FORMED ON THE PROPELLER TUB. ALSO DISCOVERED WAS MATERIAL FROM THE BULKHEAD HAD TRANSFERRED TO TSep 28, 2004 · N8938C · Piper PA28140 · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2005FA0000331Sleeve · deterioratedBLEED AIR COUPLING FAILED LT ENGINE NACELLE. THIS PART IS ATHE FIRST COUPLING DOWN STREAM OF THE FLOW PAC. THE HEAT GOT TO IT, AGING AC ISSUE, 1983 MFG DATE.Sep 28, 2004 · Beech 200BEECH · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR 2004FA0000780Carburetor · malfunctionedOVERHAULED ENGINE INSTALLED ON AIRFRAME APPROXMIATELY 75 HRS AND 4 MONTHS AGO,CARBURETOR SET AND ADJUSTED TO SPECS AT INSTALLATION. ENGINE BECAME ERRATIC AND NEAR STALL OUT CONDITION WITHIN THE LAST 1 HOURS. ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST RICH/LEAN SETTING AND IDLE. ESep 23, 2004 · N56098 · Piper PA28140 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2004FA0000724Bearing · dislodgedIN FLIGHT, NOTICED THAT LOSS OF AILERON CONTROL INPUT HAD OCCURRED, AND UPON ADDED FORCE TO CONTROL YOKE, DETERMINED THAT TOTAL SEIZURE OF THE AILERONS HAD OCCURRED. LANDED WITH RUDDER CONTROL ONLY. REMOVED TUBE ASSY FROM FIREWALL AND FOUND SHAFT AND BEARINGAug 30, 2004 · N3202T · Cessna 177 · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2004FA0000603Nut · looseSAFETY WIRE BROKE FROM THE NUT THAT RETAINS THE NOSE LANDING GEAR PISTON/PISTON ROD ASSEMBLY INTO THE NOSE STRUT CYLINDER TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE PISTON/PISTON ROD ASSEMBLY SEPARATED FROM THE STRUT CYLINDER TUBE ASSEMBLY UPON LANDING. SUBSEQUENTLY THE NOSE GEAR/PIJul 29, 2004 · N6665D · Slinds 10AVOLAIRE · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2004FA0000630Strut · damagedLANDING ON GRASS STRIP WHICH WAS NOT AS SMOOTH AS THE USUAL PAVEMENT. THE STRUT APPEARED TO BE OVER EXTENDED. UPON CLOSER LOOK IT WAS NOTED THAT BOTH ON THE EARS WHICH CONNECT THE TORQUE LINK, HAD BROKEN OFF THE STRUT. CHECKING THE OTHER LANDING GEAR SHOWEDJul 9, 2004 · N98151 · Piper PA28140 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR CA040709001Cylinder · failed(CAN) NEW CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES (2), REMOVED FROM BOXES AND INSPECTED & MEASURED TO FIT RINGS. BARRELS FOUND TO BE AT SERICE LIMIT WITH .010 CHOKE AND .008 TO .010 OUT OF ROUND. NEW CYLINDERS OUT OF LIMITS. NO APPARENT PHYSICAL DAMAGE, QUALITY CONTROL PROBLEM.Jun 29, 2004 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2004FA0000773Line · chafedIN COMPLIANCE WITH MFG SL NR 419. FOUND FUEL LINE CHAFED OVER .5000 WAY THROUGH TUBE WALL. CAUSED BY FLAP ACTUATOR. CHAFE WAS NOT VISIBLE. FOUND BY FEELING. RECOMMEND MFG RUN LINE STRAIGHT THROUGH FUSELAGE WALL THEN ROUTE AFT. ALSO RECOMMEND MAKING INTO Jun 27, 2004 · N86727 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2004FA0000574Spar · damagedTWO SPARS SPLIT AT WING ROOT WING ATTACH FITTINGS, ONE SPAR SPLIT AT WING LIFT STRUT ATTACH FITTING. SPLITS FOUND DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. PROBABLE CAUSE: DRYING AND SHRINKAGE.Jun 11, 2004 · N50338 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR 2004FA0000429Control Cable · brokenANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND UPPER ELEVATOR CABLE WITH SOME BROKEN STRANDS. REPLACED BOTH CABLES BOTH AIRCRAFT HAVE A LITTLE OVER 5000.0 HOURS ON THEM.May 27, 2004 · N4366R · Cessna 172M · Elevator Control SystemSDR H2U2004F00000Nut · brokenLT IB MLG BOLT AND NUT THAT ATTACHES IB MLG TO AIRCRAFT FRAME CAME LOOSE AND FELL OUT. NUT IS LOCKNUT (PN AN365-720) (BOLT PN AN7-23A). WHEN BOLT CAME OUT IB MLG BROKE BOTTOM SKIN AND MLG PLASTIC FARRING. LOWER SKIN PANEL $80 , FARRING $70 NO OTHER DAMAGE May 13, 2004 · N103HS · Maule MXT7160 · FastenersSDR H2U2004F00001Bolt · brokenLT IB MLG BOLT AND NUT THAT ATTACHES IB MLG TO AIRCRAFT FRAME CAME LOOSE AND FELL OUT. NUT IS (LOCKNUT PN AN365-720) (BOLT PN AN7-23A). WHEN BOLT CAME OUT IB MLG BROKE BOTTOM SKIN AND MLG PLASTIC FARRING. LOWER SKIN PANEL $80, FARRING $70 NO OTHER DAMAGE OMay 13, 2004 · N103HS · Maule MXT7160 · FastenersSDR 2004FA0000508Stud · shearedPILOT REPORTS EXHAUST PIPE LOOSE ON NR 4 CYLINDER. FOUND 4 STUDS SHEARED ON CYLINDER HOLD DOWN FLANGE. THIS CAUSED EXHAUST TO VIBRATE LOOSE. CHECK NUTS ON ANNUAL OR ANYTIME EXHAUST STUDS DROP OUT.May 4, 2004 · N174PC · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2004FA0000307Wire · shortedTHE 3 WIRES COMING FROM THE STATOR WERE SHORTED OUT ON THE CASE, THIS IS THE 4TH ALTERNATOR OVERHAULED WITH THE SAME FAILURE. WITH LESS THAN 390.0 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. WIRES NOT INSULATED PROPERLY.Apr 9, 2004 · N54589 · Cessna 172P · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 2004FA0000317Wire · shortedTHE 3 WIRES COMING FROM THE STATOR ARE SHORTED OUT ON THE CASE. THIS IS THE 4TH ALTERNATOR OVERHAULED BY FACILITY WITH THE SAME FAILURE. ALL 4 ALTERNATORS HAD LESS THAN 390 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE INSULLATION ON THE 3 WIRES.Apr 8, 2004 · N65045 · Cessna 172P · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 2004FA0000619Bolt · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE AND ATTACHMENT BOLTS WITH EXCESSIVE CORROSION. BOTH BOLTS AN175C33A THAT ATTACHES THE Mar 26, 2004 · N14A · Piper PA30 · FastenersSDR 2004FA0000364Fuel Control · mismarkedAS MANUFACTURED, THE FUEL VALVE SELECTOR HANDLE CONSISTS OF A SMALL POINTER AND A SILVER HANDLE OPPOSITE OF EACH OTHER ON THE LT INTERIOR WALL BY THE FRONT SEAT. OPPOSITE BOTH FUEL VALVE SELECTIONS OF (LT) AND (RT) IS AN (OFF) POSITION. THE POINTER IS OFTEN Mar 15, 2004 · Piper PA18 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR 2004FA0000264Tire · out of balancePILOT REPORTED NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY AFTER TOUCH DOWN AND HIGH SPEED TAXI. INSPECTED NOSE GEAR AND NOTED SHIMMY DAMPENER AND STEERING COLLAR BEARING A LITTLE MORE THAN NORMAL AXIAL MOVEMENT, TIRE STILL HAD 65 PERCENT TREAD AND SAW NO OBVIOUS TIRE DEFECTS. REMOVFeb 13, 2004 · N64107 · Cessna 172M · TireSDR 2005FA0000536Starter · failedSTARTER FAILED AFTER 48.1 HOURS SINCE REPAIR FOR SB A-112.Feb 12, 2004 · N151LH · Piper PA28161 · Engine StarterSDR CHQA000448Power Supply · dischargedAFT EMERGENCY LIGHTS OUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED 1, 2, 3, AND 4 EMERGENCY POWER PACKS IAW 135 AMM CH 33-50-04. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jan 21, 2004 · N844 · Emb EMB135LR · Emergency LightingSDR MYNR748KControl Tube · wornAILERON CONTROL SHAFT, WHERE IT MOUNTS TO FIREWALL BEARING WAS RUSTED AND GROVED BEYOND LIMITS, REPLACED LT AND RT SHAFTS AND BEARINGS. BEARING PN 0760633-1 END.Jan 14, 2004 · N3231T · Cessna 177 · Aileron Control SystemSDR AUS20031321Structure · corroded(AUS) STABILIZER STRUCTURE CORRODED.Dec 15, 2003 · Piper PA28140 · Empennage StructureSDR 2003FA0001205Vent · corrodedFOUND FUEL LEAK RT DOOR FRAME, CAUSED BY CORROSION AND CHAFING OF FUEL VENT PIPE IN WING ROOT. INSPECTED L/S AND FOUND BEGINNINGS OF LEAK ON THAT SIDE ALSO.Dec 2, 2003 · N734BZ · Cessna 172N · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2003FA0001252Pin · brokenDURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION ON THIS AIRCRAFT, FOUND THE TOP PILOT DOOR HINGE PIN OVER HALF MISSING AND ONLY A SMALL PORTION HOLDING THE HINGE TOGETHER, AM SUBMITTING THIS REPORT BECAUSE HAVE FOUND THIS PROBLEM ON MANY THIS TYPE AC HINGES IN THE LAST FEW YEARSNov 18, 2003 · N20215 · Cessna 172M · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AUS20031111Cylinder · cracked(AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT CYLINDER CRACKED IN AREA OF TORQUE LINK ATTACHMENT LUGS AS INDICATED IN MFG SB 1131.Oct 28, 2003 · Piper PA28140 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 2003FA0001115Axle · crackedWHILE INVESTIGATING OLEO FLUID LEAK, FOUND (3) .2500 INCH LONG CRACKS RUNNING HORIZONTALLY ACROSS THE OB FACING AREA OF THE LT MAIN GEAR STRUT TUBE. CRACKS LOCATED BETWEEN 7 INCHES AND 9 INCHES UP FROM THE BASE. CRACKS VISIBLE ONLY UPON COMPLETE STRUT EXTENSOct 17, 2003 · N109GP · Piper PA28161 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 2003FA0001075Spar Cap · corrodedRT WING REPLACED. EXISTING WING HAD EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN BOTTOM SPAR CAP AT INBOARD REAR OF FUEL TANK. THERE IS NO ACCEPTABLE REPAIR. CORROSION IS VISIBLE ONLY WHEN FUEL TANK IS REMOVED.Oct 9, 2003 · N4606R · Piper PA28140 · Wing SparSDR 2003FA0001081Fuel Cap · inadequateFUEL CAP DID NOT VENT. THE FUEL CAP WAS RETURNED TO MFG AND THEY REPORTED THE CAP TO BE VENTING PROPERLY. MFG REPLACED THE CAP AND THE REPLACEMENT REFUSED TO VENT. ON THE GROUND THERE APPEARS TO BE ADEQUATE VENTING CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FILLER NECK WASHER AOct 9, 2003 · N5852D · Piper PA22150 · Fuel StorageSDR 2003FA0001079Gear · destroyedPILOT SQUAWKED STARTER MAKING LOUD METAL GRINDING NOISE. MECHANIC INSPECTED BURNED BENDIX GEAR HAD COME APART. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURANCE ON A SIMILAR AIRCRAFT WITH APPROXIMATELY THE SAME TIME IN SERVICE.Oct 7, 2003 · N357ND · Piper PA28161 · Engine CrankingSDR 2003FA0001080Gear · destroyedPILOT SQUAWKED STARTER, WOULD NOT ENGAGE. UPON MECHANIC INSPECTION FOUND BENDIX DRIVE GEAR DESTROYED. RING GEAR WAS ALSO DAMAGED. SUSPECT GEAR NOT RETRACTING AFTER START. STARTER AND RING GEAR REPLACED AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Oct 7, 2003 · N359ND · Piper PA28161 · Engine CrankingSDR 2003FA0001106Torque Link · crackedDURING INSP OF MLG IAW SB 1131, DISCOVERED CRACK IN MLG TORQUE LINK. FURTHER NDI REVEALED ALL (4) TORQUE LINKS CRACKED (PN 633062) EXACTLY AS INDICATED IN FIG 1 OF SC600. THE TORQUE LINKS WERE NOT BEING INSPECTED IAW AD BECAUSE THE AD CITES PN 6569100 OR 65Oct 4, 2003 · N432FL · Piper PA28140 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2003FA0001067Sprocket · damagedAT ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND BACKUP STOP PIN ON PILOT SIDE CONTROL SPROCKET TO BE DAMAGED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE SPROCKET TOOTH LOCATED AT THE STOP PIN WAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SPROCKET. POSSIBLE CAUSE IS STRESS FRACTURE AT THE WELD OF THE STOPOct 3, 2003 · N3077M · Piper PA28161 · Control Column SectionSDR 2003FA0001046Fuel Cap · malfunctionedNEW FUEL CAP DID NOT VENT. FUEL TANK WAS PARTIALLY COLLAPSED AND SPEWING SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE CAP. CAP WAS TURNED FOR REMOVAL AND WHEN THE INDENTS RELEASED THE CAP, THE TANK POPPED BACK UP IN PLACE. THE CAP DOES NOT SHOW ANY DEFORMATION OR DAMAGE, IT AOct 1, 2003 · N5852D · Piper PA22150 · Fuel StorageSDR 2003FA0001107Float · obstructedPILOT DEPARTED HOME AIRPORT FOR INSTRUCTURAL FLIGHT WITH STUDENT. ON TAKE OFF ROLL AT DESTINATION AIRPORT, ENGINE LOST POWER. INSTRUCTOR LANDED ON PARALLEL RUNWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSTRUCTOR RESTARTED ENGINE AND PERFORMED RUN-UP SATISFACTORY. A/C WAS INSPSep 30, 2003 · N5208D · Cessna 172N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR KENT200300001Mount · crackedLEFT WING AILERON BELLCRANK MOUNT HOUSING IS CRACKED ON FWD HORIZONTAL FLANGE AT MOUNT BOLT LOCATION. TTAF 5665.7Sep 25, 2003 · N5FN · Piper PA28140 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR 2003FA0000940Bearing · overheatedALTERNATOR HARD TO ROTATE DUE TO NON-DRIVE END BEARING BEING PRESSED INTO HOUSING TOO FAR. BEARING COVER FOUND (BLUED) DUE TOO EXCCESIVE HEAT. DRIVE PULLEY HARD TO ROTATE BY HAND. NOTE: 0 TIME SINCE OVERHAUL!Sep 18, 2003 · Piper PA18 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2004FA0000000Wire · misinstalledSB 1135 DOES NOT APPLY DUE TO AIRCRAFT SERIAL NUMBER, HOWEVER, CONNECTOR WAS WIRED WITH PILOT HEADPHONES WIRE IN LOCATION 31 INSTEAD OF 16. AIRCRAFT WAS CORRECTED TO ALLOW FAILSAFE USE OF NR 1 COM.Sep 18, 2003 · N53215 · Piper PA28161 · Communications System WiringSDR 2003FA0001048Spar · crackedDURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD 78-08-03, FOUND CRACKS IN THE UPPER HINGE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET (PN 17067-18) OF THE VERTICAL STABILIZER. REMOVAL OF THE BRACKET WAS PERFORMED AND A CLOSE INSPECTION OF THE BOLT HOLES IN THE REAR SPAR FOR THE UPPER RUDDER HINGE CASTISep 15, 2003 · N4159P · Piper PA23160 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 2003FA0000969Line · failedDURING LANDING ROLLOUT, RT MAIN BRAKE LINE FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE. INSPECTION DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LINE HAD BEEN CHAFING ON FAIRING ASSEMBLY AND SIDEWALL OF RIGID LINE HAD FAILED. SUGGEST MORE FREQUENT INSPECTIONS AND MORE ATTENTION TO CLEARASep 8, 2003 · N63541 · Cessna 172P · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 2003FA0001060Strut · crackedSTRUT CRACKED AT LOWER SISSOR ATTACH POINT. REPLACED WITH NEW FORGED PART 65489002 ASSY.Sep 5, 2003 · N80166 · Piper PA28161 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 2003FA0001199Fitting · crackedDISCOVERED CRACKS DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION. AD 58-01-06 HAD BEEN COMPLIED WITH BY REPLACEMENT OF PN 1709303.Sep 3, 2003 · N64M · Piper PA23 · Empennage StructureSDR 2003FA0000837Power Supply · malfunctionedTHIS UNIT WAS PURCHASED TO REPLACE AN EXISTING FACTORY UNIT. UPON INSTALLATION IT WAS TESTED AND DETERMINED TO BE MALFUNCTIONING, FLASHES ARE SPACED APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS APART. MARKINGS ON THE DATA TAG OF THE POWER UNIT ARE UNCLEAR AS TO THE VOLTAGE. THAug 9, 2003 · N737XS · Cessna 172N · Exterior LightingSDR AUS20030713Hub · misrepaired(AUS) UNAPPROVED MACHINING CARRIED OUT ON PROPELLER HUB PRE-LOAD SHELF. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PROCEDURE.Jun 30, 2003 · Piper PA39 · Propeller Hub Section
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