Lycoming 0-360-A1D

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SDR 2024FA0000748Exhaust Duct · leakingTHE POWER FLOW EXHAUST INSTALLED ON THIS AC WAS FOUND TO HAVE EXTEME LEAKAGE INTO CABIN. THIS WAS A REBUILT EXHAUST LHE OWNER HAD LNSTALLED ON 10/22/22 AFTER THE THE FIRST POWERFLOW EXHAUST WAS FOUND LEAKING. THIS IS THO SEVENTH POWERFLOW EXHAUST SYSTEM THAT Oct 3, 2024 · N78875 · Mooney M20C · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 2024FA0000734Muffler · failedAFTER 3.5 HRS POST EXHAUST SYSTEM OVERHAUL, THE MUFFLER HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHERE SECTION OF MUFFLER DEPARTED ASSEMBLY DUE TO INNER BAFFLING FAILED DUE TO MISSING WELD. AIRCRAFT WIRING WAS BURNED ON LT SIDE OF ENGINE (STARTER WIRE) CARBURETOR BOX WAS Aug 11, 2024 · N1925Y · Mooney M20D · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR 2023F00011Accumulator · abnormalRTO + GTB: ABANDONED TAKE OFF (50KTS) HYD BLUE SYS LO PRESS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH AMM 29-12-42-000-001-A/400-001-A THE BLUE POWER ACCUMULATOR FIN 2070GM WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. AND OPERATIONAL TEST AND BLEED SYS. OK.Dec 29, 2022 · N724 · Aviat A1B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR FQAR20171127096Carburetor · leakingWHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS TAXIING ON THE APRON, THE RIGHT ENGINE EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THE CARBURETOR WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE MIXTURE SHAFT.Nov 27, 2017 · N433PA · Piper PA44180 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR EVGR201502200001Coil · wornTHE MAGNETO WAS INSTALLED NEW. DURING THE FIRST 500 HOUR INSPECTION, WE DISCOVERED THE COIL WAS INSTALLED WITH THE TAB NOT CORRECTLY ADJUSTED AND CAUSING ABNORMAL WEAR.Feb 20, 2015 · N6335Q · Mooney M20C · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2014FA0000232Exhaust Valve · brokenFOUND NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE FACE BROKEN DURNG INSPECTION, AFTER HELICOPTER EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION DURING FLIGHT.Mar 18, 2014 · N434DD · Robsin R22BETA · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2014FA0000233Selector Valve · damagedFUEL SELECTOR VALVE HANDLE MOVES ON SHAFT. HANDLE WILL MOVE FROM STOP TO STOP AND NOT CHANGE TANKS.Mar 11, 2014 · N6271U · Mooney M20C · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR 2013FA0000480Distributor Gear · damagedFOUND FINGER OF DISTRIBUTOR GEAR LOOSE ON SHAFT AND ON PLASTIC GEAR. TT ON THE PART WAS 546 HRS. THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR IS PART OF KIT K3822.Aug 23, 2013 · N2488P · Piper PA28181 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2013FA0000481Distributor Gear · looseFOUND FINGER OF DISTRIBUTOR GEAR LOOSE ON SHAFT AND ON PLASTIC GEAR. TT ON THE PART WAS 546 HRS. THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR IS PART OF KIT K3822.Aug 23, 2013 · N2488P · Piper PA28181 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2012FA0000142Actuator · crackedCRACKED LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR FOUND DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION. FOUND THIS PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES ON FLEET AND HAVE IMPLEMENTED A 400 HOUR INSPECTION TO DETERMINE IF CRACKS EXIST. CRACKS ON THIS ACTUATOR ARE FORMING ON THE INSIDE AREA AROUND THE ATTACHING BOMar 6, 2012 · N81JD · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR FQAR2012021500925Distributor Gear · failedRIGHT MAGNETO FAILED AFTER CLIMBING TO ALTITUDE. FOUND RT MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR GEAR HAD FAILED. METAL PLATE THAT ATTACHES TO THE MIDDLE OF THE GEAR AND EXTENDS TO THE EDGE HAD COME OFF. THIS PIECE WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE MAGNETO. UPON FURTHER INSP, THE MAGNEFeb 15, 2012 · N915PA · Piper PA28181 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2011FA0000303Selector Switch · defectiveLANDING GEAR SELECTOR HANDLE BUMPED BY PILOT DURING LANDING, LANDING GEAR HANDLE DETENT WAS INEFFECTIVE ALLOWING GEAR TO BE SELECTED TO RETRACT POSITION, CAUSING RT LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE. UPON FURTHER INSP IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LANDING GEAR SELECTOR HMay 12, 2011 · N166AC · Beech 76 · Landing Gear SelectorSDR 2011FA0000049Shaft · mismanufacturedLOOKING UNDER 10X YOU CAN SEE MACHINE MARKS ON THE THREADS OF THE SHAFT PREVENTING THE SHAFT FROM THREADING INTO THE TRIM BARREL. 4 IN STOCK ALL ARE FROM DATE 3/19/10 WITH A BATCH NR OF 6641D28J ALL WITH SAME DEFECT. USED A SHAFT WITH A DIFFERENT BATCH NR ANJan 18, 2011 · N914PA · Piper PA28181 · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR 2011FA0000067Housing · faultyREMOVED VERNATHERM HSG (PN 700117) WHICH WAS INSTALLED ON 04/19/1996 IAW MFG, STC SA4172NM (DATED 04/01/1993) AS ADAPTER FOR EXTERNAL OIL FILTER. ANNUAL INSP (DATED 01/13/2011) DISCOVERED 2 PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE ORIGINAL VERNATHERM HOUSING PN 700117: WEAR Jan 13, 2011 · N6811U · Mooney M20C · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR FK8R201010080005Bracket · crackedOIL COOLER MOUNTING BRACKET WAS FOUND CRACKED.Oct 8, 2010 · N6784N · Mooney M20C · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 2010FA0000819Nut · backed outRT MAGNETO SEPARATED FROM ENGINE. ATTACH NUTS COMPLETELY BACKED OFF AND MISSING. AFTER OIL DELPETION, MAIN CASE CRACKED ABOVE LT FRONT CYLINDER ATTACH AREA.Aug 10, 2010 · N78905 · Mooney M20B · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA080428002Cylinder Head · cracked(CAN) ON TAKEOFF PILOT FELT SLIGHT VIBRATION THROUGH RUDDER PEDALS. AFTER GETTING TO HIS CRUISE LEVEL THE VIBRATION GOT WORSE. HE RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT, AC WAS BROUGHT INTO MAINT SHOP AND COWLING WAS REMOVED. COMPRESSION TEST WAS COMPLETED AND IT WAS FOUND TApr 25, 2008 · Mooney M20C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2008FA0000108Gauge · inaccurateFUEL GAUGE INDICATION IS APPROX 2.5 TO 3 GAL HIGHER THAN WHAT IS IN THE TANK. (K)Feb 27, 2008 · N6608U · Mooney M20D · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR 2008F00001Blade · crackedCOMPOSITE MAIN ROTOR BLADE CRACKED FROM STA 4855 TO 4880, (45 DEGREE CRACK) FROM TRAILING EDGE FWD TO EDGE OF SPAR. MFG TECHNICAL INFORMATION LETTER NR EC135 014-2005 ADDRESSES 45 DEGREE CRACKS IN EARLIER S/N BLADES. OPERATOR GROUNDED AIRCRAFT AND CONTACTED Feb 20, 2008 · N135U · Piper PA44180 · Main Rotor BladesSDR CA070828005Block · corroded(CAN) RT WING CENTER FLAP HINGE BLOCK HAD SERIOUS INTER-GRANULAR CORROSION. CORROSION APPEARS TO HAVE STARTED IN THE PORTION OF THE BLOCK THAT IS USED AS A STOP. THE STOP IS NOT EMPLOYED IN THE LOCATION THIS HINGE BLOCK WAS INSTALLED, (AFFECTED HINGE BLOCK, CEJul 26, 2007 · Mooney M20C · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR BAI71007Belt · brokenMAIN ROTOR DRIVE BELTS SEPARATED IN FLIGHT CAUSING THE CLUTCH ACTUATOR TO RUN EXCESSIVELY. THE OVER-TRAVEL LIMIT-SWITCH LANYARD WAS SEVERED BY A PORTION OF THE BROKEN BELTS AND DID NOT PERFORM IT'S INTENDED FUNCTION. THE PIC HAD TO DISABLED THE CLUTCH ACTUATORJul 10, 2007 · N7109C · Robsin R22BETAII · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR 2007FA0000185Bushing · looseBRONZE BUSHING VERY LOOSE IN DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK AND MAG WOULD NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE. (K)Feb 22, 2007 · N6914U · Mooney M20D · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2007FA0000024Bearing · frozenELEVATOR PUSH ROD END BEARING (PHF31-14, FOUND TO BE FROZEN FROM RUST AND GRIME. ROD END BEARING BROKE AT THREADED PORTION DUE TO LACK OF MOVEMENT. AD 73-21-01 ADDRESSES LUBRICATION OF ALL CONTROL AND LANDING GEAR ROD END BEARINGS BUT DOES NOT ADDRESS INSPECNov 30, 2006 · N684MA · Mooney M20G · Elevator StructureSDR 2006FA0000063Pushrod · disconnectedREPORTED LOSS OF ELEV CNTRL ON FINAL APROACH. BOOT AROUND REAR CNTRL STICK WAS REMOVED, ELEV PUSH ROD WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED, NO NUT WAS FOUND. ROD ENDS WERE INSP, FOUND THAT SELFLOCKING NUT, BOLT FOR AFT INTERCONNECT PUSH ROD WAS LOOSE. HARDWARE WAS NOT RDec 24, 2005 · N8XC · Aviat A1A · Elevator Control SystemSDR AU510001881Control Wheel · crackedCONTROL WHEEL CRACKED FROM TOP BOLT HOLE.Dec 12, 2005 · Mooney M20G · Control Column SectionSDR L7C2005F00000Elt · inoperativeELT REMOTE WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. ELT LIGHT WOULD COME ON BUT DID NOT TRANSMIT. INSTALLED IN AC FOR LESS THAN 4 YEARS. (K)Jul 18, 2005 · N4144E · Piper PA18150 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR CA050322001Shaft · separated(CAN) TACHOMETER CABLE DRIVE SEPARATED FROM OUTER SHAFT HOUSING, AND TURNING BELOW TRUE ENGINE RPM WHICH IN TURN GAVE FALSE INDICATION.Mar 21, 2005 · Mooney M20C · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 2006FA0000177Idler Gear · damagedENGINE FAILED IN FLIGHT PRELIMINARY INSPECTION REVEALED CAMSHAFT AND ASSOCIATED CRANKSHAFT IDLER GEAR WAS SEPARATED FROM CRANKSHAFT DRIVE GEAR IDLER GEAR SLOWS EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE TO DRIVE TEETH. UNABLE TO DETERMINE AT THIS TIME WHETHER THE CAMSHAFT OR LT MAGNMar 14, 2005 · N1202X · Mooney M20C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU510001820Spar · corrodedDURING MOD REPAIR, NUMEROUS DEFECTS FOUND RELATING MAINLY TO CORROSION IN WING & ATTACH STRUCTURE. FOLLOWING DEFECTS FOUND, EXFOLIATION OF EXTRUSIONS ON REAR SPAR CAPS IN BOTH W/W. CNTR SECTION OF 1 PIECE WING OPENED UP FOR INSPECT & REVEALED OLD FIBERGLASSJan 9, 2005 · Mooney M20C · Wing SparSDR 2005FA0000215Plate · misinstalledWHILE REPLACING REAR PX SEATBELTS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT REINFORCEMENT PLATE HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON FWD SIDE OF AFT SEAT BLKHD UNDER SEATBELT ATTACH BRACKET. (-6) PLATE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON AFT SIDE OF BLKHD IAW AGAG DWG 5102299. MS203641032 (THIN SJan 4, 2005 · N123VU · Amrgen AG5B · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR CA041222005Mount · broken(CAN) DURING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE, VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND THE ENGINE MOUNT P/N 590000, STRUT FORK CRACKED. THE FORK ATTACHES TO THE ENGINE MOUNT BLOCK P/N 590002, AFFIXED TO THE FIREWALL.Dec 17, 2004 · Mooney M20C · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2004FA0000831Plate · misinstalledWHILE REPLACING REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT PN 51023306 REINFORCEMENT PLATE HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON FWD SIDE OF AFT SEAT BULKHEAD UNDER SEATBELT ATTACH BRACKET. THE -6 PLATE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON AFT SIDE OF THE BULKHEAD IAW AGAG DSep 23, 2004 · N400LM · Amrgen AG5B · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR 2004FA0000752Bracket · crackedTHE FUSELAGE UPPER ENGINE MOUNT BRACKETS WERE DISCOVERED TO BE CRACKED AT MOUNTING HOLES. PN 0513132-11 FOR UPPER LT AND UPPER RT. NEW REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE NOTED TO BE SLIGHTLY THICKER AND MADE FROM SAME MATERIAL. SUGGEST ENGINE MOUNT REMOVAL FOR INSPECTISep 3, 2004 · N7487M · Cessna 175 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2004FA0000637Bushing · splitDURING 100 HR INSPECTION, FOUND BOTH LT AND RT MLG PIVOT BUSHINGS SPLIT AND LEAKING GREASE. THESE BUSHINGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED IAW AD2001-06-06, SB 90-1, SK 172-151. THE SRM HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED TO SHOW ANY DETAIL OF THIS STYLE BUSHING. NO INSPECTIAug 11, 2004 · N16ED · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2005FA0000087Wire · looseDURING TROUBLESHOOTING OF WIRES IN VM1000 SYSTEM, WIRE J4-13, VOLTAGE SENSE, CAME LOOSE AND SHORTED TO GROUND. THIS WIRE IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO BUS WITH NO CIRCUIT PROTECTION. LATER MODEL AIRCRAFT DO INCORPORATE CIRCUIT PROTECTION IAW MFG. RECOMMEND EARLIApr 30, 2004 · N36HY · Aviat A1B · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 2004FA0000320Gear · wornREMOVED OIL PUMP TO CHECK ON TYPE OF GEARS, FOUND SINTERED IRON IMPELLERS. REPLACED WITH HARDEN GEAR KIT.Apr 15, 2004 · N78940 · Mooney M20C · Accessory GearboxesSDR CA040409001Tube · bent(CAN) RT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING ROLL OUT. INITIAL FINDING MAIN GEAR ACTUATING TUBE INSIDE BELLY IS BENT. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS TUBE WAS BENT BEFORE OR AS RESULT OF GEAR COLLAPSE. FURTHER INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW AS MORE DETAIL INSPECTION/DISASSEMBLY Apr 7, 2004 · Mooney M20C · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR COMA0460165Panel · damagedFRETTING DAMAGE NOTED ON LT LOWER WING ACCESS HOLE CUTOUT AT 540CB. ALL DAMAGE REPAIRED BY BLENDING AND ROTO-PEENING IAW REO 601R-57-21-030.Feb 16, 2004 · N971CA · Cndair CL6002B19 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 2004FA0000122Elt · corrodedOPERATIONAL TEST OF ELT ON PRE-FLIGHT AT THE REMOTE SWITCH SHOWED THE ELT WAS NOT WORKING. MANUALLY TURNED THE ELT ON AT THE UNIT, STILL NOT WORKING. REMOVED ELT AND OPENED UP THE UNIT TO DISCOVER CONDENSATION AND ELECTROLYSIS CORROSION HAD COMPLETELY RENDERJan 5, 2004 · N40HU · Aviat A1A · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 2004FA0000033Elt · corrodedOPERATIONAL TEST OF ELT ON PRE-FLIGHT AT THE REMOTE SWITCH SHOWED THE ELT WAS NOT WORKING. MANUALLY TURNED THE ELT ON AT THE UNIT, STILL NOT WORKING. REMOVED ELT AND OPENED UP THE UNIT TO DISCOVER CONDENSATION AND ELECTROLYSIS CORROSION HAD COMPLETELY RENDERJan 5, 2004 · N40HU · Aviat A1A · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 2004FA0000009Flying Wire · brokenUPPER LT FLYING WIRE TAIL BROKE ABOUT 6 INCHES FROM TOP ATTACH POINT. WHILE FLYING, FLAT TYPE WIRE.Dec 12, 2003 · N2868M · Chris A1 · Wing StructureSDR AUS20030854Fitting · cracked(AUS) ELEVATOR HINGE FITTING BRACKET CRACKED.Aug 15, 2003 · Socata TB10TOBAGO · Elevator StructureSDR 2003FA0000778Fitting · corrodedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION REMOVED TRIM FROM LEFT AND RIGHT WINDSHIELD POSTS. FOUND FOAM INSULATION IN CONTACT WITH STEEL FITTINGS. PN 79553-00 AND 7955301. FITTINGS AND ATTACHING AN3 BOLTS WERE CORRODED. THIS IS THE SECOND INSTANCE OF THIS CONDITION SEVEJul 18, 2003 · N9088Q · Piper PA28181 · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR 2003FA0000785Screw · looseDURING FLEET-WIDE INSPECTION, FOUND SCREW THAT ATTACHES CONTROL WHEEL TO CONTROL SHAFT LOOSE. RECOMMEND DIFFERENT METHOD OF ATTACHMENT OR THE USE OF A LOCKING/ SAFETY DEVICE.Jul 8, 2003 · N4141U · Piper PA28181 · Control Column SectionSDR 2003FA0000294Mount · brokenDURING CONDUCT OF ANNUAL INSPECTION AND AD 75-09-08 COMPLIANCE, FOUND LOWER RH CORNER WELD JUNCTION FULLY BROKEN AND SEPARATED. SB M20-175 & M20-192 HAD NOT BEEN COMPLETED, THAT WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT BY INSTALLING GUSSET AT THIS CORNER (P/N 590041-1). MOUNMar 16, 2003 · N9656M · Mooney M20C · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2003FA0000393Wire · burnedAIRCRAFT ALTERNATOR ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT STAYS ON BUT AMMETER SHOWS OUTPUT. FOUND ALTERNATOR POWER WIRE AND ANNUNCIATOR WIRES BURNED AT DIODE ASSEMBLY. REPLACE TERMINAL ENDS AND WIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN.Feb 5, 2003 · N9105X · Piper PA28181 · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 2003FA0000078Link · brokenPILOT REPORTED HEARING A BANG WHEN GEAR RETRACTED. NO NOSE GEAR INDICATION ON GEAR EXTENSION. UPON LANDING, NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED WITH GREEN LIGHT. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ON INSPECTION, FOUND HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR CONNECTOR LINKS BROKEN IN HALF WHICH ALDec 27, 2002 · N4188P · Piper PA23160 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA030108004Adapter · corroded(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION CORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE AREA OF THE ADAPTER FOR THE FUEL FILLER CAP WHERE THE O-RING SEALS AGAINST WATER ENTERING THE FUEL TANK.Dec 3, 2002 · Mooney M20C · Fuel StorageSDR 2002FA0001157Line · failedDURING FLT,SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE FROM LAF, IN CRUISE AT 3,000 FT, PILOT HEARD A POP FROM THE ENGINE. SMOKE FROM FRONT COWLING, AND IN THE COCKPIT. CONTACTED TOWER TO ADVISE OF SITUATION AND BEGAN 180 DEGREE TURN TO RETURN TO LAF. HEARD TWO MORE POPS FROM Sep 21, 2002 · N6231U · Mooney M20C · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2002FA0000578Baffle · missingREMOVED MUFFLER/ EXHAUST DUCT ASSEMBLY INTERNAL BAFFLES MISSING, AND NR 4 CYLINDER LOWER SLIP JOINT LEAKING.Apr 19, 2002 · N37HY · Aviat A1B · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
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