Lycoming 0320-E3D

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SDR 2004FA0000412Seat Frame · crackedPILOTS TUBULAR SEAT FRAME (UPPER TUBULAR AT FWD CONNECTING BRACKETS) FOUND CRACKED AT LEAST 270 DEGREES CIRCUMFERENCE BOTH SIDES. THIS DISCREPANCY COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE SEAT FRAME RESULTING IN PILOTS LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AC ESPECIALLY DURING FINADec 6, 2003 · N16583 · Piper PA28140 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR CA030825005Float Valve · failed(CAN) FLOAT VALVE AND SEAT ASSEMBLY FOUND TO BE STICKING IN THE OPEN POSITION CAUSING A HIGH FUEL LEVEL IN THE FLOAT CHAMBER. THEREFORE GIVING A RICH MIXTURE IN THE IDLE RANGE CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL IN IDLE RANGE AND ROLL-OUT ON RUNWAY. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITJul 19, 2003 · Piper PA28140 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA031014002Bolt · worn(CAN) IN SPITE OF REPLACEMENT OF CLEVIS BOLT (AN23-11) AND BUSHING (63900-174) IN COMPLIANCE WITH AD 96-10-03, PIPER SERVICE BULLETIN 965, EXCESSIVE WEAR AND ELONGATION OF BUSHING HOLE WAS DISCOVERED. ALTHOUGH AD 96-10-03 DOES NOT REQUIRE A RECURRENT INSPECTIOJun 12, 2003 · Piper PA28140 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2003FA0000518Float · failedUPON TAKEOFF ENGINE QUIT. UNSCHEDULED LANDING, AIRCRAFT DAMAGE WAS HEAVY. INPSECTION OF CARBURETOR MA4SP, PART NUMBER 10-5217, SERIAL NUMBER 75-10-6625-CFA02043, FLOAT PART NUMBER CF-30-766, FLOAT SERIAL DATE 11-01. FLOAT SANK IN BOWL DO TO FLOATS SPLITTINGMay 16, 2003 · N43266 · Piper PA28151 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA031014001Frame · cracked(CAN) THIS FORWARD CABIN SEAT AND SOME SEATS IN OTHER SAME MODEL. DUE TO THEIR AGE, HAVE WEAKENED AND CRACKED AT WELDED JOINTS. THE MOST COMMON LOCATON HAS BEEN THE WELDED JOINT BETWEEN THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME AND THE 'S' BEND SUPPORT TUBE. THE OPPOSITE END OF Apr 25, 2003 · Piper PA28140 · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR CA030331002Oil Filter · leaking(CAN) NEW FILTER INSTALLED ON ABOVE AIRCRAFT HAD SEVERE OIL LEAK. LEAK BELIEVED TO BE COMING FROM ROLLED SEAM AT BASE OF FILTER. FILTER REMOVED AND NEW FILTER INSTALLED AND TESTED.Mar 31, 2003 · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR A5O2003F00000Piston Pin · wrong partDURING 100 HOUR INSP OF A/C, DISCOVERED NR 1 CYL COMPRESSION WAS READING 25/80 AND OIL FILTER CONTAINED AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM SHAVINGS. NR 1 CYL WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE TO INVESTIGATE REASON FOR LOW COMPRESSION AND EXCESS ALUMINUM IN THE FILTER. NR 1Mar 3, 2003 · N1475X · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA030214006Skin · cracked(CAN) THE DOUBLERS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE WING WALK SKINS JUST OUTBOARD OF THE INBOARD STAMPED STIFFENERS WERE SEVERELY CRACKED. THE AFT SKIN CRACK WAS 42CM IN LENGTH. THE FORWARD SKIN HAD 3 CRACKS 5CM IN LENGTH. THIS AREA IS NOT NORMALLY ACCESSIBLE BUT THIS AIRFeb 14, 2003 · Piper PA28140 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2002FA0001378Bearing · damagedTHE FRONT BEARING ON THE ALTERNATOR HOUSING FAILED CAUSING THE HOUSING THERE TO BE DAMAGED, THE BELT TENSIONING STRAP TO THE ENGINE CASE TO CRACK AND THE ROTOR TO FALL LOOSE ENOUGH INSIDE THE HOUSING TO DESTROY THE ELECTRICAL GENERATING CAPABILITIES OF THE ALTNov 4, 2002 · N56887 · Piper PA28140 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2002FA0001130Carburetor · inoperative(CARBURETOR) AN ALUMINUM SLIVER, .188 LONG, .018 THICK, .023 WIDE WAS FOUND BETWEEN THE NEEDLE VALVE AND SEAT. PREVENTING OPERATION OF NEEDLE VALVE. THE SLIVER APPEARS OF THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY, WHERE THE FUEL INLET AND STRAINER ASSEMBLY IS INSTALLED.Sep 9, 2002 · N43473 · Piper PA28151 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2002FA0000843Engine · fireFIRE OCCURED IN ACCESSORY AREA OF ENGINE DURING START RESULTING IN MINOR DAMAGE. UPON POST FIRE INSPECTION, ONLY DEFECT FOUND WAS BROKEN AND SEVERLY BURNED RUBBER PRIMER HOSE ADJACENT TO EGT PROBE.Jul 1, 2002 · N33439 · Piper PA28151 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR AUS20020447Rib · cracked(AUS) LT AND RT AILERON RIBS PN 35392-00 (LT) AND PN 35392-01 (RT) CRACKED ALONG RADIUS OF FRONT FLANGE.May 3, 2002 · Piper PA28151 · AileronsSDR CA020130004Exhaust Stack · cracked(CAN) CRACKED EXHAUST STACK FROM CYLINDER NR 3 MELTED THE CARB HEAT CABLE INTERIOR LINING CAUSING THE CABLE TO BE VERY STIFF. CABLE. CRACK LOCATED INSIDE THE CARB HEAT SHROUD AT THE MOST FORWARD POINT WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT TO INSPECT. RECOMMEND REMOVE SHROUJan 24, 2002 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA011121013Cylinder · failed(CAN) - UPON INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT FOR A REPORTED HARD LANDING TORQUE LINK LUGS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED (UPPER).- UPON REMOVAL IT APPEARS OUTBOARD LUG TO HAVE BEEN CRACKED FOR SOMETIME. INBOARD LUG HAD A SMALL CRACK ALSO ABOUT 20 PERCENT OR AREA. - AREA COVERED Nov 12, 2001 · Piper PA28140 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 2001FA0000537Housing · crackedUPON DIASSEMBLING THE OIL PUMP, A MINIMUM OF 4 CRACKS WERE FOUND EMANATING RADIALLY FROM THE IMPELLER SHAFT BORE EXTENDING THROUGH THE PUMP BODY. NO EVIDENCE OF FOREIGN OBJECTS PASSING THROUGH THE PUMP GEARS WAS FOUND.Oct 19, 2001 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA011030001Stringer · broken(CAN) FLANGES AT END OF STRINGER ARE CRACKING. EVENTUALLY THE ENTIRE END OF STRINGER WILL SEPARATE. EACH WING HAS TWO STRINGERS ON INBOARD BOTTOM SKIN. BOTH ARE BROKEN ON THE RIGHT WING. LEFT WING IS OKAY. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO INSPECT THIS AREA ON NEWER PA2Oct 4, 2001 · Piper PA28140 · Wing, Longeron/StringerSDR 2001FA0000189Lifter · brokenDURING TEAR DOWN FOR OVERHAUL A PIECE OF METAL WAS FOUND IN OIL SUMP. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE HEAD OF LIFTER BODY FOR NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE WAS HALF GONE. (PIECE IN OIL SUMP) FROM WEAR ON REMAINING PART, APPEARS THAT IT HAD BEEN THAT WAY FORJul 20, 2001 · N8715E · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2001FA0000190Exhaust Valve · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS ON A TRAINING FLIGHT, STEM BROKE AT VALVE HEAD. ENGINE LOST POWER BUT WAS ABLE TO LAND. ENGINE CHANGED. PROBABLE CAUSE OF BREAKAGE: OLD AGE.Jul 20, 2001 · N8715E · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA010402005Door Frame · cracked(CAN) LOWER AFT DOOR POSTS INSPECTED PER SEB 97-1 AND FOUND LT CRACKED. INSTALLED SERVICE KITS SK172-149-1 AND -2 TO CORRECT.Mar 10, 2001 · Cessna 172M · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CA000808005Blade · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION.Jul 11, 2000 · Piper PA28140 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 20000720SH007Mount · crackedPILOT REPORTED A SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK. PROBLEM TRACED TO LEFT MAGNETO, PULLED TO REPLACE MOUNTING GASKET AND NOTED MOUNTING FLANGE WAS CRACKED IN RADIUS APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES AROUND. MAGNETO WAS REPLACED. (X)Jun 22, 2000 · N3480Q · Piper PA28140 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA000621029Wheel · broken(CAN) PILOT SIDE OF CONTROL WHEEL BROKE IN-FLIGHT. LEFT SIDE OF WHEEL TOP PORTION AT CENTER OF WHEEL WHERE A HOLE HAD BEEN DRILLED TO ACCEPT WIRE FROM CONTROL SHAFT TO MIKE SWITCH MOUNTED ON TOP LEFT SIDE.Jun 15, 2000 · Piper PA28140 · Control Column SectionSDR CA000501036Ignition Switch · failed(CAN) SMOKE OBSERVED IN COCKPIT WHEN MAGNETO SWITCH SELECTED TO LT MAG POSITION. INSPECTED A/C WIRE BUNDLES AND CONNECTIONS. REPLACED FAULTY SWITCH. UNSERVICEABLE SWITCH DISASSEMBLED AND STRONG ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL WAS NOTED AS WELL AS SOME ELECTRICAL Apr 14, 2000 · Piper PA28140 · Ignition SwitchingSDR 20000414SH004Fuel Bowl · looseWHEN ENGINE WAS UNCOWLED, FOUND CARBURETOR BOWL LOOSE. THE BOLTS HAD LOCK WASHERS WITH THE TABS BENT UP. THE BOWL GASKET WAS IN PLACE. THE PRECISION MANUAL CALLS FOR A TORQUE OF 35-45 INCH/POUNDS ON THESE BOLTS. SUBMITTER STATED UNABLE TO VERIFY THIS. (X)Mar 21, 2000 · N44542 · Piper PA28151 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA000322010Throttle Cable · damaged(CAN) PILOT REPORTED THROTTLE STUCK HALF WAYS WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. CABLE DISASSEMBLED AND FOUND SEVEN BROKEN STRANDS ABOUT .75 INCH FROM SWAGGED END WITH ABOUT 1.50 INCH MISSING (ON THE COCKPIT SIDE OF THE CONTROL).Mar 14, 2000 · Piper PA28140 · Power LeverSDR 20000515SH021Horn · brokenWHILE LANDING, EXPERIENCED EXTREME SHIMMY IN NOSE GEAR. NOSE GEAR STEERING HORN, PN 63300-008, FOUND BROKEN AT WELD. PART TT: 5,633.43 HRS. (X)Mar 10, 2000 · N7615F · Piper PA28140 · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR CA000301004Retainer · damaged(CAN) DURING CRUISE OPERATIONS, THE THUMB SCREW (PIPER P/N 63674-00) BECAME LOOSE OWING TO WORN PLASTI-LOK ON THE ANCHOR PLATE WHICH IS MOUNTED ON THE AIR FILTER RETAINING ASSEMBLY; WHICH IS THE ONLY ATTACHING POINT FOR THE AIR FILTER RETAINING ASSEMBLY. THE Feb 9, 2000 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR CA000110050Drain Line · worn(CAN) ROD THAT SECURES FRONT AND REAR BAFFLES LOST ORIENTATION DUE TO LOOSE RETENSION NUTS. THIS CAUSED FRETTING OF ROD ON OIL TUBE.Jan 6, 2000 · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA000118045Support · cracked(CAN) DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, A 1 INCH CRACK WAS DETECTED IN THE FORWARD RADIUS.Dec 7, 1999 · Piper PA28140 · AileronsSDR CA991230018Cable · broken(CAN) UPON POWER REDUCTION, THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE BROKE AND ENGINE WENT INTOHIGH POWER.CONTROL CABLE REPLACED WITH NEW PART. UPON DISSASEMBLY, TELEFLEX CABLE WAS FOUND BROKEN APPROX. 1 INCH BELOW SWAGEDARM AT THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER QUADRANT IN COCKPIT. TNov 7, 1999 · Piper PA28140 · Power LeverSDR 99ZZZX3667Dowel Pin · failedREMOVED ENGINE ACCESSORY HOUSING FOR INSPECTION DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE. CRANKSHAFT GEAR (PN 61155/13519646). DOWEL PIN (P/N STD 1065) SHEARED. CRANKSHAFT GEAR RETAINER BOLT LOOSE DUE TO ENGINE TORQUE RESULTING IN COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF CAMSHAFT AND ASSOCIATEDAug 31, 1999 · N5518U · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX2782Air Hose · misinstalledAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE COWL FIRE AFTER LANDING. INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THE CARBURETOR AIR INTAKE HOSE FROM THE AIR FILTER WAS CONNECTED TO THE MUFFLER WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO THE CARB AIR BOX. THE CABIN HEAT DUCT WAS FOUND CJul 12, 1999 · N43256 · Piper PA28151 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU990706Carburetor · fire(AUS) ENGINE FIRE. THE ENGINE STOPPED ON TOUCHDOWN AND WHEN A RESTART WAS ATTEMPTED A FIRE STARTED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CARBURETOR AIR BOX WHICH SPREAD UP THE SCAT HOSES TO THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SUSPECT THE HOT ENGINE WAS OVERPRIMED DURING THEJun 29, 1999 · Piper PA28151 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU990496Axle · damaged(AUS) LANDING GEAR STUB AXLE DAMAGED. SUSPECT HEAVY LANDING. LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED.May 23, 1999 · Piper PA28140 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR CA990513019Alternator · failed(CAN) DURING FLIGHT, THE AMPERE GAUGE WAS SLOWLY GOING TO ZERO. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED.May 6, 1999 · Piper PA28140 · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR AU990416020Torque Link · sheared(AU) AIRCRAFT HAD LANDED AND PARKED. THE LEFT WING WAS MUCH HIGHER THAN THE RIGHT .UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE TORQUE LINK HAD SHEARED FROM THE TRUNNION. UPPER PORTION WAS REPLACED BY A USED PART. LOWER OLEO, TORQUE LINK, AND LINKAGE WAS REUSED. PART GIVENMar 19, 1999 · Piper PA28140 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 99ZZZX2103Impulse Coupling · failedIMPULSE COUPLING FAILS TO RETURN TO NORMAL LOADED POSITION.Mar 17, 1999 · N41896 · Piper PA28151 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 99ZZZX1462Impulse Coupling · wornCUSTOMER COMPLAINED OF HARD STARTING. REMOVED LEFT MAGNETO AND FOUND IMPULSE FLYWEIGHTS (PAWLS) NOT ENGAGING THE STOP PINS WHEN ROTATED AT STARTING SPEED DUE TO SEVERE WEAR OF THE PAWL OR PIVOT PINS. IMPULSE COUPLING HAD BEEN INSTALLED 54 HOURS AGO.Mar 12, 1999 · N33319 · Piper PA28151 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA990223015Bolts · sheared(CAN) LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR CYLINDER MOUNT, 2 BOLTS OF P/N AN525-416-20 AND P/N AN4-11A WERE SHEARED OFF. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE CYLINDER, BUT THE REMAINING 3 BOLTS WERE FOUND LOOSE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED THESE BOLTS BE TORQUE CHECKED EVERY 100 HOURS.Feb 2, 1999 · Piper PA28140 · Main Landing GearSDR AU981200Crankshaft · failed(AUS) CRANKSHAFT FAILED TO MEET DIMENSIONAL LIMITS FOLLOWING REWORK IAW AD/LYC/102 AMDT 1 (LYC SB 05) (HAWKER PACIFIC ENGINEERING ORDER ENG 1627/2).Sep 16, 1998 · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA980827012Control Cable · failed(CAN) ON START, CARBURETOR HEAT WOULD NOT FUNCTION. INSPECTION FOUND THE CARBURETOR HEAT CABLE BROKEN. IT IS THOUGHT THAT THE CONNECTOR WHERE THE CABLE ATTACHES TO THE VALVE ARM ON THE AIR BOX WAS OVERTORQUED CAUSING THE CABLE TO FLEX AND BREAK.Aug 19, 1998 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR CA980513004Exhaust Valve · fractured(CAN) AFTER A FORCED LANDING, INSPECTION FOUND THE NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE BROKEN IN THE AREA OF THE FILLET.May 13, 1998 · Piper PA28151 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA980519022Mount · damaged(CAN) DURING INSPECTION THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET WAS FOUND CHAFING INTO THE LOWER RIGHT HORIZONTAL ENGINE MOUNT SUPPORT WEARING A HOLE IN STRUCTURE.May 6, 1998 · Piper PA28140 · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA980424021Crankshaft · corroded(CAN) INSPECTION OF CRANKSHAFT CARRIED OUT PER LYCOMING SERVICE BULLETIN 505B. CORROSION PITS WERE FOUND. FLUORESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION CARRIED OUT. NO CRACKS NOTED.Apr 15, 1998 · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU980374Mount · misinstalled(AUS) BOTH LOWER RUBBER ENGINE MOUNTS FITTED THE WRONG WAY AROUND. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Apr 6, 1998 · Piper PA28161 · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA980330024Plug · missing(CAN) DURING INSPECTION A BLUE FUEL STAIN WAS SEEN ON THE CARBURETOR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE IDLE DRILL PLUG SCREW WAS MISSING. THE CARBURETOR WAS SENT FOR REPAIR.Mar 18, 1998 · Piper PA28140 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU971341Alternator · failed(AUS) ALTERNATOR FAILED. BATTERY WENT FLAT.Sep 18, 1997 · Piper PA28151 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 97ZZZX3475Pin Plug · failedTHIS AIRPLANE MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON A HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. NO DAMAGES TO THE AIRCRAFT OR THE PASSENGERS. A TEAR-DOWN INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETED WITH THE FOLLOWING RESULTS. NR 3 CYLINDER PISTON PIN PLUG SEVERELY WORN. ALUMINUM FROM THE PLUG Jun 8, 1997 · N520ST · Piper PA28140 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970603013Blades · stone damage(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. STONE DAMAGE FOUND ON THE LEADING EDGES OF THE PROPELLER BLADES.May 27, 1997 · Piper PA28151 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX3422Valve · brokenPILOT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND POWER LOSS LED HIM TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY/EMERG LANDING IN WHICH AIRCRAFT WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED. FAA/NTSB INSPECTED ENGINE, FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE BROKEN OFF AT BASE OF May 20, 1997 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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