# Service difficulty reports: Lycoming AEIO-360 series

A list on [Lycoming AEIO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-aeio-360-series.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2025FA0000278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000278.md): Leg Assy · sheared · Mar 12, 2025 · N1967 · Mooney M20F · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > NOSE/FRONT LANDING GEAR SHEARED AFTER ENCOUNTERING 2-DEGREE DRAINAGE INDENTURE/DIP WHEN TAXING FROM PARKING. EXAMINATION OF NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY REVEALED THAT FRONT GEAR FORK/GEAR LEG OF THE NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY (PN: 54004-505) AT WELDING POINT, JUST ABOVE THE SH
- [SDR NI6R202508120064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R202508120064.md): Spark Plug · failed · Aug 12, 2024 · N4345Q · Cessna 172L · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > FULL TAKE OFF POWER WAS ACHIEVED AT 2500 + RPM, NORMAL TAKE OFF, AND ENGINE GAUGES IN THE GREEN NOTED. ROTATION AND CLIMB NORMAL UNTIL 3500 AND ENGINE SURGED, SPUTTERED, AND STUMBLED, LOOSING RPM TO 1600-1700 RPM, WITH EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FELT THROUGHOUT AIRCR
- [SDR 2024FA0000505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000505.md): Counterweight · worn · Jul 18, 2024 · N59GT · Amrgen AA5B · Ailerons
  > DURING INSTRUMENT TRAINING, EXPERIENCED INCREASED INPUT NEEDS TO KEEP THE AIRCRAFT STRAIGHT AND LEVEL. CFII TOOK POSITIVE EXCHANGE OF CONTROLS AND NOTICED SIMILAR INPUT ISSUE SO WE FLEW BACK TO THE AIRPORT. AFTER LANDING WE WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE A
- [SDR 2020FA0000037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000037.md): Spar · cracked · Apr 19, 2019 · N50636 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Wing Spar
  > SPAR BUTT CRACKS, AFT SPARS, BOTH WINGS, NOTED AT ANNUAL INSPECTION, ALL SPARS, BOTH WINGS REPLACED REF FAA FORM 337 DATED APRIL 10, 2019.
- [SDR 2018FA0000469](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000469.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Sep 19, 2018 · N28AU · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACK FOUND IN HEAD OF NUMBER 3 CYLINDER.
- [SDR DSFA20151026001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DSFA20151026001.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Oct 21, 2015 · N405S · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > OUR ACFT DEPARTED WITH ONLY THE PILOT ON BOARD. THE ENG LOST PARTIAL POWER SO HE RETURNED. UPON INVESTIGATION CYLINDER 2 HAD NO COMPRESSION & WAS CRACKED HALF WAY AROUND THE CYLINDER HEAD. CYLINDER 4 WAS FOUND TO HAVE SOMEWHAT NORMAL COMPRESSION BUT DID IND
- [SDR 2015FA0000502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000502.md): Injector · stripped · Sep 8, 2015 · N8162S · Piper PA28RT201 · Fuel Injector Nozzle
  > DURING THE INSPECTION A BRASS PLUG ON THE FUEL INJECTOR SERVO, MODEL RSA-5AD1, PN 2524297-10, SN 55603 WITH A REPAIR FACILITY O/H STAMP. THE BRASS PLUG WAS FOUND POPPED OUT OF THE FUEL INJECTOR SERVO WITH SAFETY WIRE STILL ATTACHED. THIS SERVO WAS PART OF AN
- [SDR 2012FA0000252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000252.md): Spar · cracked · May 2, 2012 · N789JF · Grtlks 2T1A2 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > INSPECTED ACFT IAW SB-GL12-01R. AFTER REMOVING THE RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ALONG THE INBD RIVET LINE WHICH COVERED APPROX 70 DEGREES OF THE TUBE CIRCUMFERENCE. THE LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFER
- [SDR 2012FA0000065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000065.md): O-Ring · torn · Jan 23, 2012 · N221SD · Piper PA28R200 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > A DEFECTIVE EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR EXTENSION VALVE. SPECIFICALLY THE INTERNAL O-RING SEALS WERE FOUND TORN AND DAMAGED. THIS CONDITION WAS DETERMINED TO BE CAUSING THE LANDING GEAR EMERGENCY EXTEND LEVER FROM PROPERLY FUNCTIONING, AS WELL, IT CAUSES THE LANDI
- [SDR 2011FA0000197](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000197.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 1, 2010 · Amtr RV7 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > UPON INSP OF THE ENGINE DURING CONDITION INSPECTION, A VERY LIGHT AMOUNT OF OIL SEEPAGE WAS OBSERVED ON THE ENGINE CRANKCASE NEAR THE NR 2 CYLINDER STUD. CLOSER INSP WITH DYE PENETRANT REVEALED A HAIRLINE CRACK EMENATING FROM THE TOP LT THROUGHBOLT ON THE NR
- [SDR 2010FA0000461](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000461.md): Control Cable · frayed · May 13, 2010 · N144FS · Moravn Z242L · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > FOUND FLAP CABLE STRANDS BROKEN.
- [SDR 2010FA0000462](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000462.md): Control Cable · frayed · May 13, 2010 · N147FS · Moravn Z242L · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > FOUND FLAP CABLE STRANDS BROKEN.
- [SDR 2010FA0000463](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000463.md): Control Cable · frayed · May 13, 2010 · N149FS · Moravn Z242L · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > FOUND FLAP CABLE STRANDS BROKEN.
- [SDR 2010FA0000296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000296.md): Line · split · Apr 7, 2010 · N59LS · Beech 95 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > DURING FLIGHT, SHUTDOWN THE RT ENGINE DUE TO OIL LOSS. AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO THE ONE OF THE OIL LINE FROM THE OIL COOLER APPEARED TO SPLIT WHERE IT WAS ROUTED TO CLOSE TO AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
- [SDR 2009FA0000988](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000988.md): Retainer · failed · Nov 24, 2009 · N571SA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Propeller Blade Section
  > DURING ANNUAL INSP FOUND COULD ROTATE ONE BLADE AN EXCESSIVE DISTANCE, SENT OUT FOR REPAIR AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INSIDE STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER HAD FAILED AND ALLOWED THE BALL BEARINGS TO FALL OUT OF THEIR SEAT, HUB WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND IT WAS CL
- [SDR 2006FA0000590](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000590.md): Vent Line · cracked · Jun 8, 2006 · N316CA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Fuel Storage
  > CREW REPORTED STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN CABIN. MX INSPECTED FOUND FUEL LEAKING ONTO CARPET ON THE FWD LT SIDE OF CABIN. TRACED LEAK TO THE VENT LINE HEADER TANK ATTACH FITTING. FITTING FOUND TO BE TIGHT BUT LINE CRACKED AT COMPRESSION SLEEVE CONNECTOR. LINE AN
- [SDR 2006FA0000591](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000591.md): Sleeve · broken · Jun 8, 2006 · N316CA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Fuel Storage
  > CREW REPORTED STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN CABIN.MX INSPECTED FOUND FUEL LEAKING ONTO CARPET ON THE FWD LEFT SIDE OF CABIN. TRACED LEAK TO THE VENT LINE HEADER TANK ATTACH FITTING. FITTING FOUND TO BE TIGHT BUT LINE CRACKED AT COMPRESSION SLEEVE CONNECTOR. LINE AND
- [SDR 2005FA0001548](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001548.md): Harness · broken · Nov 9, 2005 · N912MA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Emergency Equipment
  > JUST PRIOR TO INITIATING AEROBATICS THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RATCHET DOWN HIS AEROBATIC HARNESS. THE HANDLE FOR THE RATCHET BROKE ALLOWING THE RATCHET LOCK TO FALL OUT OF THE ASSEMBLY. FLIGHT WAS TERMINATED. HARNESS REPLACED WITH NEW ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR 2005FA0001294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001294.md): Bolt · misinstalled · Sep 15, 2005 · N912MA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Elevator Structure
  > DURING PREFLIGHT THE PILOT FOUND EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THE LT OB ELEVATOR HINGE PIN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED BOTH ELEVATORS AND THE RUDDER AND FOUND LONGITUDINAL SCORING ON ALL THE HINGE BOLTS (AN23-40) APPARENTLY CAUSED DURING MFG OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE LONGITUDI
- [SDR 07092004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/07092004.md): Landing Gear · collapsed · Jul 9, 2004 · N6817V · Mooney M20F · Main Landing Gear
  > LANDING GEAR CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED, ATTEMPTED TO RESET IT AND SAW SPARKS. PILOT ATTEMPTED MANUAL EXTENSION OF GEAR BUT WAS UNABLE TO GET DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION. PILOT REPORTED GEAR PROBLEM TO TOWER. GEAR APPEARED TO BE DOWN AND THE PILOT FLEW BY TOWER
- [SDR 2004FA0000537](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000537.md): Spar · cracked · May 5, 2004 · N1182E · Bbavia 8KCAB · Wing Spar
  > SPAR INSPECTED IAW 00-25-02R1. FOUND 2 CRACKS IN BUTT END, DOUBLER PLATES APPEAR TO BE LOOSENING. CRACKS ARE HORIZONTAL ACROSS THE END GRAIN.
- [SDR MW82004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MW82004F00000.md): Mount · chafed · Apr 7, 2004 · N912MA · Bbavia 8KCAB · Engine Mount Section
  > DURING A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE NEW AC, ENGINE MOUNT WAS NOTED HAVING AN EXCESSIVE CHAFFING CAUSED BY A TINNERMAN NUT USED FOR WINTER BAFFLE ON IB SIDE OF OIL COOLER. SEVERAL OTHER AC HAVE BEEN NOTED WITH TINNERMAN NUTS ON THE OIL COOLERS BUT NO DAMAGE NOT
- [SDR CHQA000450](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CHQA000450.md): Connector · loose · Jan 15, 2004 · N292 · Emb EMB145LR · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY EXIT LOCATOR SIGN ROW 12 OVERHEAD POSITION INOPERATIVE. RESECURED CONNECTION TO EXIT LIGHT ASSY. OPS CHECK GOOD REF 145 AMM 33-50-01.
- [SDR AUS20030799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030799.md): Spar · cracked · Jun 10, 2003 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) LT WING REAR SPAR CONTAINED A NUMBER OF LENGTH WISE CRACKS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/CHA/23.
- [SDR AUS20030490](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030490.md): Fuse · disconnected · May 8, 2003 · Bbavia 8KCAB · Engine Indicating System Wiring
  > (AUS) ENGINE HOURMETER INLINE FUSE HOLDER DISCONNECTED.
- [SDR 2003F00113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003F00113.md): Attach Fitting · chafed · Feb 1, 2003 · N330MS · Bbavia 8KCAB · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > DURING A ROUTINE SERVICE INTERNAL CUSTOMER REQUESTED THE 1000 HOUR INSPECTION DETAILED IN AIRWORTHY LIMITATIONS OF MM. ON ALL FOUR STRUT ATTACH FITTINGS. BOTH FITTINGS WERE REJECTED ON LEFT WING DUE TO CHAFING ON EDGES WHERE FITTINGS PASS THROUGH LEADING EDG
- [SDR AUS20021098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021098.md): Blade · delaminated · Oct 3, 2002 · Amtr RV8 · Propeller Blade Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER LEADING EDGE DELAMINATING IN AREA OF TIP.
- [SDR 2002FA0001090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001090.md): Bracket · misinstalled · Sep 5, 2002 · N2523Z · Bbavia 8KCAB · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND WING ROOT FAIRING BRACKET AGAINST LOWER PART OF FORWARD SPAR (LEFT WING). THE BRACKET APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE SPAR AT MANUFACTURE, CAUSING LOCAL MINOR DAMAGE. REPAIRED LOCAL DAMAGE. INSPECTED ENTIRE
- [SDR 2002FA0000244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000244.md): Fastener · missing · May 17, 2001 · N2561Z · Bbavia 8KCAB · Miscellaneous Hardware
  > APPROXIMATELY 10 RIB NAILS WERE MISSING ON EACH WING. NAIL HOLES WERE NOT ELONGATED. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS FOUND. THE GENERAL LOCATION OF MISSING NAILS WERE AT STRUT ATTACH AREAS.

## 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 = 'AEIO360'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-aeio-360-series/reports

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