# Service difficulty reports: Lycoming 0320-E3D

A list on [Lycoming 0320-E3D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0320-e3d.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

Page 1 of 3 · 115 reports

- [SDR 2026FA0000419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000419.md): Magneto · out of adjust · May 20, 2026 · N556PA · Piper PA28140 · Magneto/Distributor
  > ENGINE WAS INSTALLED JULY 2025. TIME SINCE OVERHAUL IS 100 HOURS. FOUND ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO LEFT MAG BEING ADVANCED 15 DEGREES. PULLED ENGINE AND SHIPPED BACK TO AVIAN AERONAUTICS FOR REPAIR.
- [SDR 2025FA0000723](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000723.md): Sump · broken · Oct 17, 2025 · N61789 · Cessna 172M · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > STATIC CONDENSATION BULB P/N S-1258-1 FOUND SEPARATED FROM AN 1/8 PIPE BY PIPE 90 DEGREE FITTING. THESE CONDENSATION BULBS ARE OF VERY CHEAP PLASTIC AND ARE FAMOUS FOR LEAKING RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO OTHER PART OF BETTER QUALITY. I HAVE SEEN
- [SDR 2025FA0000666](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000666.md): Wire Harness · chafed · Sep 28, 2025 · N61789 · Cessna 172M · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > THE BATTERY BOX FOR THE LEAD ACID BATTERY INTERFERES WITH THE LEFT MAGNETO HARNESS AND CHAFES THE HARNESS LEADS OVER TIME. THE INBOARD, FORWARD CORNER IS THE POINT OF CONTACT. I HAVE SEEN THIS SITUATION IN MANY 172S. ELECTRONIC MAGNETOS LIKE THE SUREFLY HAVE
- [SDR 2024FA0000182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000182.md): Starter · broken · Feb 20, 2024 · N56090 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Starter
  > STARTER DRIVE MOTOR WAS FOUND LOOSE FROM BENDIX ASSEMBLY DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION. MOTOR IS ATTACHED TO BENDIX WITH 2 BOLTS THREADED INTO BENDIX HOUSING. BOTH BOLTS HAD LOCKING TAB WASHERS STILL IN-PLACE AND UNDISTURBED. FEMALE THREADS WERE PULLED LOOSE F
- [SDR 2021FA0000413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000413.md): Carburetor · jammed · Dec 17, 2021 · N4491F · Piper PA28151 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > ACCELLERATOR PUMP INJECTION NOZZLE WAS DISLODGED FROM CASTED CARBURATOR CAVITY. NOZZLE BECAME LODGED BETWEEN CARBURATOR VENTURI AND THROTTLE VALVE CAUSEING THROTTLE CONTROL VALVE TO BIND.
- [SDR 2019FA0000216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000216.md): Cylinder · leaking · Jun 14, 2019 · N9855W · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL FOUND IN COWLING DURING PREFLIGHT. FOUND OIL COMING FROM CYLINDER HEAD AND BARREL CONNECTION.
- [SDR 2018FA0000350](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000350.md): Muffler · eroded · Feb 18, 2018 · N56821 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION OF AN AIRCRAFT THAT HAD ACCUMULATED 300 HOURS SINCE THE INSTALLATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE (STC) SA02168AT THE FOLLOWING CONDITION WAS OBSERVED. THE MUFFLER OF THE POWERFLOW EXHAUST USES 4 SCREWS AND NUTS AROUND THE LIP O
- [SDR 2017FA0000164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000164.md): Crankcase · cracked · Apr 22, 2017 · N4437X · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY OFF AIRPORT LANDING AFTER EXPERIENCING A LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SMOKE. INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A CRACK OF APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES ON THE CRANKCASE STARTING FROM UNDER THE NR 3 CYLINDER FLANGE AT ABOUT
- [SDR CA160307002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160307002.md): Bar · cracked · Mar 2, 2016 · Piper PA28140 · Control Column Section
  > (CAN) THE CONTROL COLUMN TEE BAR ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT C-GQPV MODEL PA-28-140 SERIAL NUMBER 28-7725161 AT 18602.5 HOURS TTAF TO SERVICE C-GQPN MODEL PA-28-140 SERIAL NUMBER 28-7725157 DUE TO CONTROL COLUMN TEE BAR FAILURE IN FLIGHT. (REFERENCE SDR
- [SDR CA160213001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160213001.md): Bar · failed · Feb 13, 2016 · Piper PA28140 · Aileron Control System
  > (CAN) TRAINING FLIGHT, STUDENT IN LH SEAT, INSTRUCTOR IN RH SEAT. THE INSTRUCTOR WAS VERBALLY COACHING THE STUDENT ON APPROACH TO RUNWAY 13 WIND 140/12KTS, 10 DEGREES FLAP. ALTITUDE WAS MAINTAINED AT 300` AGL CLOSE TO THRESHOLD. ENGINE POWER WAS THEN RETARDED
- [SDR CA150608011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150608011.md): Gear · failed · Jun 7, 2015 · Piper PA28140 · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) PILOTS REPORTED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. THE RT MAGNETO HAD AN INTERNAL FAULT ON THE ROTOR GEAR WHICH WAS NEW FROM THE FACTORY 385 HRS AGO. THE METAL TAB ON THE GEAR HAD SEPARATED.
- [SDR CA140429007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140429007.md): Baffle · collapsed · Apr 28, 2014 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (CAN) DURING A TRAINING FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTICED SIGNIFICANT ENGINE POWER LOSS AND RETURNED TO BASE. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INTERNAL BAFFLE INSIDE THE MUFFLER ASSY HAD COLLAPSED. MUFFLER ASSY WAS R & R WITH NEW UNIT, THE SQUIRREL CAGE WAS INT
- [SDR CA130115005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130115005.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Jan 9, 2013 · Cessna 172M · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > (CAN) UPON GROUND RUNUP ACFT ENGINE FOUND NOT TO BE MAKING TAKEOFF POWER. ENGINE REPORTED RUNNING GREAT WITH NO ABNORMALITLYS BUT PLANE RETURN TO MAINTAINCE. UPON MAINTAINCE GROUND RUN TACH STROBE UNIT USED TO DETERMINE THAT THE TACH WAS READING 200 RPM LOW.
- [SDR CA121122008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121122008.md): Spark Plug · damaged · Nov 22, 2012 · Piper PA28151 · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > (CAN) ACFT CAME IN FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION AND IT WAS OBSERVED THAT 1 SPARK PLUG APPEARED TO HAVE A LEAK FROM THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SPARK PLUG ITSELF WAS DEFECTIVE. THE END THAT THREADS INTO THE CYLINDER HAS
- [SDR CA130819018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130819018.md): Clamp · separated · Oct 11, 2012 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (CAN) THE EXHAUST CLAMP ON THE LT OF THE EXHAUST HAS A PIN WHICH LOCATES THE CLAMP ON BOTH THE MUFFLER AND THE PIPE IT ATTACHES TO. THE PIN HAD ERODED TO THE POINT WHERE IT ALLOWED THE PIPE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MUFFLER CAUSING SMOKE AND HEAT TO ESCAPE. THIS C
- [SDR CA121212001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121212001.md): Bushing · worn · Mar 12, 2012 · Cessna 172M · Ailerons
  > (CAN) UPON INSPECTION, CONTROL TEE LOWER PIVOT POINT RETAINING BUSHING FOR PIVOT BEARING FOUND TO HAVE COME LOOSE IN ITS CRIMP WITH BLACK FRETTING PRESENT AROUND THE BUSHING. WITH SLIGHT FOR AND AFT MOTION OF THE CONTROL YOKE WITH 1 HAND WILL CAUSE ONE TO SEE
- [SDR 2012FA0000109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000109.md): Distributor Gear · damaged · Feb 6, 2012 · N4166 · Piper PA28151 · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT REPORTED A NORMAL RUN-UP BEFORE TAKEOFF. DURING CLIMB-OUT POWER LOSS WAS EXPERIENCED. ON LANDING ANOTHER RUN UP SHOWED THE RT MAGNETO WAS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED THE RT MAGNETO AND FOUND THE PLASTIC DISTRIBUTOR GEAR WAS MISSING TEETH.2500 OF THE WAY ARO
- [SDR CA110726015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110726015.md): Spring · broken · Jul 26, 2011 · Piper PA28140 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > STUDENT NOTICED FLAPS NOT RETRACTING DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSP OF FLIGHT CONTROLS, THUS REFERRED TO MX. AFTER BRIEF INSP, ENGINEER NOTICED FLAP UPPER RETURN SPRING BROKEN. SPRING REPLACED. ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA110329010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110329010.md): Tension Spring · broken · Mar 21, 2011 · Piper PA28140 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (CAN) FLIGHT SCHOOL REPORTED ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM FLAPS DURING STUDENTS PRE-FLIGHT WALK AROUND INSPECTION OF CONTROL SURFACES. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION BY THE AMO, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LOWER FLAP CABLE TENSION SPRING WAS BROKEN. SPRING WAS REPLACED AND
- [SDR CA101220013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101220013.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Dec 16, 2010 · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) INSTRUCTER REPORTED ENGINE VIBRATION. SUSPECTED FOULED PLUG AND UPON INSPECTION NR 1 CYLINDER FOUND CRACKED AT UPPER SPARK PLUG HOLE. CYLINDER REMOVED.
- [SDR CA100819014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100819014.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Aug 13, 2010 · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION AND FOLLOWING A CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST, NR 3 CYLINDER COMPRESSION WAS FOUND TO BE 20 OVER 80 PSI. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED A CRACK IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE UPPER SPARK PLUG HOLE. THE CRACK RADIATED FROM THE TOP SPAR
- [SDR CA100811011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100811011.md): Baffle · separated · Aug 6, 2010 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > ON AUGUST, 2010, AT APPROX 20:00 PDT, RECEIVED A CALL FROM FLIGHT SCHOOL, INFORMING US THAT ACFT HAD MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING FOLLOWING A PARTIAL POWER LOSS EVENT. ACFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE PENDING INVESTIGATION. ON THE 9TH OF AUGUST, CONDUCTED AN INS
- [SDR CA100820006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100820006.md): Strut · damaged · Jul 20, 2010 · Piper PA28151 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > (CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS IN FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION AND THE MLG ASSYS WERE FOUND CRACKED DURING THE SPECIAL INSPECTION CAST MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT CYLINDER 100 HR INSPECTION (SB 1131). UPON REMOVAL OF THE LT MLG ASSY, THE LOWER MLG TO MAIN SPAR ATTACH HOLES WERE DIS
- [SDR CA100622021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100622021.md): Crankshaft · cracked · Jun 20, 2010 · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > ON JUNE 20TH 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 1100 PDT, CHEROKEE C-GCEP DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK IN FLIGHT, BECOMING FIRST APPARENT TO THE INSTRUCTOR WITH THE APPEARANCE OF A LIQUID SPRAY ON THE WINDSHIELD (INITIALLY THOUGHT TO BE PRECIPITATION). THE INSTRUCTOR LANDED SAFEL
- [SDR CA100621013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100621013.md): Switch · overheated · Jun 4, 2010 · Cessna 172M · Exterior Lighting
  > UNKNOWN CYCLES, TSN AND PART TSO -AT PRESENT- HOWEVER WE CHANGED OUT COUPLE OF YEARS AGO DUE AMENDED LIFE LIMIT PARTS. THE SWITCH APPEARS TO HAVE OVERHEATED AND WELDED ACROSS CONTACTS, CONNECTIONS SHOWING BURNING, SWITCH TOGGLE CANNOT BE SWITCHED. APPEARS SW
- [SDR CA091127007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091127007.md): Lever · separated · Nov 23, 2009 · Piper PA28140 · Power Lever
  > (CAN) DURING THE DOWNWIND LEG, PRIOR TO LANDING, THE THROTTLE KNOB UNEXPECTANTLY SEPARATED FROM THE THROTTLE LEVER WHEN THE PILOT SOUGHT TO REDUCE POWER FOR THE DESCENT. THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE THE APPROACH AND LANDING UNEVENTFULLY BY MANIPULATING THE L
- [SDR CA090401007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090401007.md): Rocker · broken · Mar 24, 2009 · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF AND JUST AS THE PILOT WAS SETTING THE ACFT UP FOR CRUISE THE ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH AND THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND. PILOT DIVERTED TO A NEARBY AIRPORT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AME RAN ENGINE FOR A MINUTE OR SO AND FOUND THAT NR 3 EX
- [SDR CA090319013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090319013.md): Cable · sheared · Mar 12, 2009 · Piper PA28140 · Power Lever
  > (CAN) THE PILOT WAS CLEARED TO LAND, ATTEMPTED TO THROTTLE DOWN BUT THROTTLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE. EVASIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN, MIXTURE WAS LEANED TO DECREASE ENGINE SPEED (RPM), AND THE ACFT SAFELY LANDED UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. AN APPRENTICE ENGINEER, UNDERTOOK TH
- [SDR CA080908001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080908001.md): Mount · cracked · Aug 29, 2008 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Mount Section
  > (CAN) CRACKS WHERE TUBES ARE WELDED TO NOSE STRUT. CHAFING WHERE AERO DUCT HOSE TOUCHED MOUNT.
- [SDR CA080805013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080805013.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Aug 5, 2008 · Piper PA28151 · Propeller Spinner Section
  > (CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSP FWD SPINNER BULKHEAD WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT SCREW ATTACHMENT HOLE. NEW PART WAS ORDERED FROM MFG IAW APPLICABLE PARTS CATALOGUE. NEW PART RECEIVED WAS STAMPED WITH CORRECT PN AS ORDERED, BUT WAS PHYSICALLY DIFFERENT IN DEPTH AND
- [SDR CA080215003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080215003.md): Muffler · damaged · Feb 14, 2008 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (CAN)FOUND OVER THE PAST YEAR THAT USING PRESSURE TESTING VS VISUAL HAS CAUGHT MANY PIN HOLE LEAKS IN THE MUFFLER. IN THE PAST WE WERE FINDING LARGE CRACKS IN BEHIND WHEN WE PRESSURE TESTED EVERY 200 HOURS WHICH YOU COULD NOT SEE VISUALLY SO WE BEGAN PRESSURE
- [SDR CA070802007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070802007.md): Clamp · worn · Jul 22, 2007 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (CAN) PIN THAT PROTRUDES THROUGH THE MUFFLER AND EXHAUST PIPE WAS WORE ALLOWING THE THEM TO SEPARATE. OTHER AIRCRAFT IN THE FLEET WERE CHECKED AND FOUND OK. (TC NR 20070802007)
- [SDR CA070314006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070314006.md): Structure · cracked · Mar 7, 2007 · Piper PA28140 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > (CAN) RT FORWARD WING WALK ASSEMBLY, P/N 62061-002. RT ROOT WAS CRACKED. (TC NR 20070314006)
- [SDR CA061110003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061110003.md): Shroud · overheated · Nov 9, 2006 · Piper PA28140 · Ice/Rain Protection System
  > (CAN) PART FOUND DEFORMED ABD DISCOLORED AND HEAT BLISTERS. (TC NR 20061110003)
- [SDR CA060328005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060328005.md): Seal · collapsed · Mar 21, 2006 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)
  > (CAN) INTERNAL SEAL BETWEEN CARTRIDGE AND BASE PLATE COLLAPSED INTO CENTER OF FILTER. (TC NR 20060328005)
- [SDR CA060316010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060316010.md): Gear · cracked · Mar 16, 2006 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Starter
  > THE STARTER BENDIX GEAR WAS BROKEN IN 3 THREE PLACES. THE STARTER HOLD DOWN BOLTS WERE EITHER BROKEN OR STRETCHED. SINCE THE STARTER AND ALT HAVE A SUPPORTING BRACE BETWEEN THEM, VERY STRONGLY SUSPECT THAT THE STARTER WAS ENGAGED WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING
- [SDR CA060221012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060221012.md): Camshaft · spalled · Feb 20, 2006 · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > SPALLING ON CAM AND LIFTERS.
- [SDR CA060124004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060124004.md): Bellcrank · cracked · Jan 24, 2006 · Piper PA28140 · Rudder Control System
  > (CAN) CRACKS ON THE LT RUDDER CABLE ATTACHING BELLCRANK FOR MORE INFORMATION INCLUDING PICTURES CONTACT SUBMITTER. (TC NR 20060124004)
- [SDR CA060125008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060125008.md): Bar · cracked · Jan 24, 2006 · Piper PA28140 · Rudder Structure
  > (CAN) PILOTS SIDE LT RUDDER BAR, CRACK FOUND ON COLLER BETWEEN ACCUATING ARM (FOR RUDDER CABLE) AND RUDDER BAR. 2 ADDITIONAL CRACKS WERE FOUND ADJACENT TO THE INITAL CRACK. (TC NR 20060125008)
- [SDR AU510001983](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001983.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Dec 12, 2005 · Piper PA28151 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > REAR FUSELAGE BULKHEAD CRACKED. FOUND FOLLOWING REMOVAL OF STEEL FORWARD FIN ATTACHMENT FITTING.
- [SDR CA051213005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051213005.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Dec 11, 2005 · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED FROM TOP SPARK PLUG TO BOTTOM SPARK PLUG.
- [SDR 2005FA0001535](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001535.md): Camshaft · making metal · Oct 17, 2005 · N5563U · Piper PA28140 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FERROUS FLAKES OF METAL WERE FOUND IN OIL FILTER, ALSO, SEVERAL PIECES FOR FERROUS METAL WERE FOUND IN THE FINGER STRAINER. THE OIL FILTER AND THE PIECES FOUND IN THE FINGER STRAINER WERE SENT TO MFG FOR ANALYSIS. IT WAS REPORTED TH
- [SDR CA051103010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051103010.md): Screw · backed out · Oct 16, 2005 · Piper PA28140 · Exterior Lighting
  > (CAN) THE THUMB SCREW HOLDING THE AIR FILTER/LANDING LIGHT ASSY BACKED OFF AND THE ASSY CAME OFF DURING RUNUP. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS INCURRED.
- [SDR CA050802003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050802003.md): Venturi · mismanufactured · Aug 2, 2005 · Piper PA28140 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) INSPECTION PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY REVEALED SERIOUS CASTING FLAW IN PART.
- [SDR 2004FA0000778](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000778.md): Float · leaking · Sep 23, 2004 · Piper PA28140 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > ENGINE STARTED FALTERING DURING POWER REDUCTION FOR DESCENT. ENGINE RAN FINE AT CRUISE POWER. UPON INSPECTION OF CARB, ONE OF THE PLASTIC FLOAT CELLS IS FULL OF FUEL. CARB LESS THAN 100 HOURS OUT OF OVERHAUL.
- [SDR 2004FA0000779](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000779.md): Float · leaking · Sep 23, 2004 · Piper PA28140 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > ENGINE STARTED FALTERING DURING POWER REDUCTION FOR DESCENT. ENGINE RAN FINE AT CRUISE POWER. UPON INSPECTION OF CARB, ONE OF THE PLASTIC FLOAT CELLS IS FULL OF FUEL. CARB LESS THAN 100 HOURS OUT OF OVERHAUL.
- [SDR CA040713002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040713002.md): Exhaust Stack · cracked · Jun 30, 2004 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (CAN) UNDISTINGUISHABLE ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING, FOLLOWED BY STIFF CARB HEAT CABLE AND ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH WITH CARB HEAT APPLICATION. THE RT EXHAUST STACK HAD CRACKED, HIDDEN BY THE CARBURETOR HEAT SHROUD. DURING FLIGHT, THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST BEING E
- [SDR CA040423001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040423001.md): Bolt · failed · Apr 13, 2004 · Piper PA28140 · Power Lever
  > THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE PWR SETTINGS IN FLT AS THE THROTTLE DID NOT RESPOND FROM MOVEMENTS IN THE PWR LVR. THE A/C IMMEDIATELY RETURNED FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WITH THE RPM SET AT 2300. INSPECTION OF A/C FOUND THAT THROTTLE CNTRL WAS DISCONNECTED FRO
- [SDR AUS20040020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040020.md): Hinge · corroded · Jan 15, 2004 · Piper PA28151 · Rudder Structure
  > (AUS) UPPER RUDDER HINGE BRACKET CONTAINED SEVERE CORROSION EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT OF THE DEPTH OF THE BRACKET.
- [SDR AUS20040021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040021.md): Mount · loose · Jan 15, 2004 · Piper PA28151 · Engine Mount Section
  > (AUS) RT LOWER ENGINE MOUNT LOOSE.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0320-e3d/reports.md?page=2

## 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 = 'O320E3D'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0320-e3d/reports

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.
