Lycoming IO-320 series

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SDR 2026FA0000200Impulse Coupling · destroyedPILOT REPORT OF HEARING A BANG AT STARTUP. WHILE BRINGING THE PLANE TO THE MAINTENANCE SHOP ACROSS THE AIRFIELD, THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE LH ENGINE, HE THEN SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN. IT WAS DISCOVERED DURING VISUAL INSPECTION THAT THEJun 30, 2025 · N2VQ · Piper PA30 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2024FA0000231Hose Connector · disconnectedBRASS 1/4" HOSE COUPLING CAME DISCONNECTED INSIDE THE COCKPIT WHERE THE PITOT LINE ENTERS THE CABIN. THIS RESULTED IN A LOSS OF INDICATED AIRSPEED DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. LIKELY CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS IMPROPER ASSEMBLY WHEN ORIGINALLY INSTALLED. A NEW COUPLING WASDec 9, 2023 · N752JB · Amtr VANSRV6A · Navigation SystemSDR 2022FA0000663Bearing · wornCROSSMEMBER ON P/N M3819 COMES LOOSE CAUSING BRUSH WEAR THAT BREAKS TAB ON P/N K3975 TAN.Nov 2, 2022 · N593EH · Cirrus SR20 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2022FA0000631Carburetor · leakingMARVEL-SCHEBLER CARBURATOR WAS REMOVED DO TO SIGNS OF FUEL LEAKING AROUND CARB BOWL HALFS AND THROTTLE BODY. COMPLIED WITH SB 366C TOTAL TIME OF CARB. SINCE OVERHAUL WAS 198 HRS.Feb 24, 2022 · N602FT · Piper PA28161 · Fuselage Structure (General)SDR 2016FA0000467Carburetor · looseDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION NOTICED DARK STAIN BETWEEN FLOAT BOWL AND TOP OF CARB (BUT NO FUEL STAIN). WIGGLED AIR BOX AND DISCOVERED THE FLOAT BOWL WAS LOOSE EVEN THOUGH BOWL SCREWS AND LOCK TABS WERE STILL IN PLACE. THERE APPEARS TO BE SIGNIFICANT PLAY IN THE SOct 3, 2016 · N63WT · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2016FA0000023Receiver · malfunctionedAIRCRAFT IS CONFIGURED WITH AN IFR CERTIFIED GTN-750 GPS COUPLED TO AN E2000 PFD/MFD AS THE PRIMARY FLIGHT INSTRUMENTATION DISPLAYS. THE PILOT WAS ALSO UTILIZING A STARTUS 2 WITH THE OPTIONAL OEM EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA AND PROGRAMMED WITH THE CURRENT FIRMWARE 2Jan 18, 2016 · N8706Y · Piper PA30 · Global Positioning SystemSDR 2011FA0000228Spar · corrodedCORROSION LOCATED ON RT WING SPAR AFT SIDE, WS 59-61, AT FUEL TANK FLEXIBLE ACCESS.Apr 6, 2011 · N4592R · Piper PA28140 · Wing SparSDR 2010FA0001125Diode · brokenMASTER SWITCH TURNED ON TO START ENGINE FOR FLT RESULTING IN VISIBLE SMOKE & ODOR IN CABIN. RETURNED TO HANGAR & FOUND IMPROPER RESPONSE & FUNCTION OF MASTER SWITCH. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE MASTER CONTACTOR CONTROL WIRE FROM AIRFRAME GROUND POINT BEHIND IOct 6, 2010 · N528CC · Amrgen AA5 · Flight Control System WiringSDR 2010FA0000195Capacitor · leakingNAVIGATION RECEIVER BECAME INOPERATIVE AFTER THE BELOW LISTED COMPONENT LEAKED ELECTROLYTE ON TO THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD.Mar 2, 2010 · N8598Y · Piper PA30 · Navigation SystemSDR 2007FA0000989Landing Gear · wornPART (A) OF AD 77-13-21 REQUIRES INSPECTION OF LANDING GEAR EVERY 1000 HRS IAW SL 782. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A COLLAPSED RT MLG FOLLOWING A SCENARIO THAT IS IDENTIFIED IN SL 782. THIS SCENARIO INCLUDES A POPPED LANDING GEAR MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER RESULTING IN Nov 6, 2007 · N22HW · Piper PA30 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 2006FA0000146Skin · bentDURING INSP OF HORIZ STAB, FWD SPAR AND CTR SECTION SKIN WAS FOUND BENT, DISTORTED AT CENTER LIGHTENING HOLE. SKIN AND SPAR BOTH SHOWED SIGNS OF WRINKLING AND DEFORMATION. CLOSE INSP OF PARTS DID NOT SHOW ANY CRACKS. SPAR HAD BEEN REINFORCED WITH SPAR REINFJan 19, 2006 · N7368Y · Piper PA30 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR 2005FA0001519Commutator · destroyedA SEGMENT OF THE COMMUTATOR CAME OFF DURING STARTING, COMPLETELY DISTROYING THE BRUSES AND THE INSIDE OF THE STARTER. (K)Nov 1, 2005 · N9918F · Cessna 172R · Engine StarterSDR 2005FA0001437Stud · collapsedTHE STUD SPRINGS ARE COLLAPSING UPON INSTALLATION. SUSPECT POOR HEAT-TREATING OF THE SPRINGS. NOTICED EXCESSIVE CHAFFING (SMOKING) FROM THE ENGINE COWLING SINCE AIRCRAFTS WERE NEW. AT ABOUT 300TT THE RECEPTACLES FOR THE STUDS STARTED TO FAIL. WHEN NEW STUDS Oct 17, 2005 · Cessna 172R · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR 2005FA0001260B-Nut · looseENGINE OIL PRESSURE LINE B-NUT AT GEAR CASE LOST TORQUE AND THE ENGINE LOST ALL OIL. LACK OF LUBRICATION CAUSED FAILURE OF THE NR2 CONNECTING ROD BEARING. (K)Aug 22, 2005 · N7546F · Bbavia 7KCAB · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2005FA0000038Bolt · improper partDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT ONE OF THE NAS BOLTS HOLDING THE IB END OF THE LANDING GEAR WAS TOO SHORT AND DID NOT GO ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE NAS NUT. THESE BOLTS WERE INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY, DURING A REPAIR IN 2001. FAILURE WOULD RESULT IN Nov 2, 2004 · N76ML · Bbavia 7KCAB · FastenersSDR 2004FA0000614Bolt · 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 · N7192Y · Piper PA30 · FastenersSDR 2004FA0000395Servo · inoperativeFUEL MIXTURE CONTROL ARM WILL NOT ROTATE TO (IDLE CUT-OFF) POSITION.Mar 18, 2004 · N974SP · Cessna 172S · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2004FA0000287Control Wheel · crackedA CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE CO-PILOT CONTROL WHEEL WHEN IT WAS REMOVED. THE BOTTOM OF THE WHEEL FROM FRONT TO REAR THROUGH THE PIN HOLE. THIS CRACK IS NOT VISABLE FROM THE OUTSIDE.Feb 19, 2004 · N752CF · Piper PA30 · Control Column SectionSDR BAQA091185Blade · inoperativeFAN BLADES CAME OFF. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Nov 18, 2003 · N117KY · Bolkms BK117C1 · Air Distribution FanSDR 2003FA0000965Seat Frame · broken2 SEAT BACK SUPPORT STRAPS BROKE ON HARD LANDING (G-METER REUD 9G) UPPER STRAP WAS A NEW BREAK AT WELD CENTER STRAP BROKE AT REPAIR WELD FROM PREVIOUS BREAK. CFI IN REAR SEAT SUSTAINED MINOR BACK INJURY, AIRCRAFT LT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED RESULTING IN PROP STRIKAug 23, 2003 · N8730V · Bbavia 7KCAB · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR 2004FA0000613Bolt · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON THE PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE AND ATTACHMENT BOLTS WITH EXCESSIVE CORROSION. BOTH BOLTS AN175C33A THAT ATTACHES THE STJun 30, 2003 · N8458Y · Piper PA30 · FastenersSDR 2004FA0000616Bolt · 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 Jun 30, 2003 · N7321Y · Piper PA30 · FastenersSDR 2003FA0000523Cylinder Head · crackedCYLINDER HEAD FOUND CRACKED FROM UPPER TO LOWER SPARK PLUG HOLES. BEING FOWARDED FOR MECHANIC AS FAX NUMBER DOES NOT WORK AT AFS-640. POC J. SHAPIRO 201-556-6600 EXT 230.May 21, 2003 · N64551 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2004FA0000611Bolt · 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 Jan 17, 2003 · N8560Y · Piper PA30 · FastenersSDR 2004FA0000624Bolt · 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 Jan 17, 2003 · N8560Y · Piper PA30 · FastenersSDR 2004FA0000609Bolt · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA 30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE AND ATTACHMENT BOLTS WITH EXCESSIVE CORROSION. BOTH BOLTS AN175C33A THAT ATTACHES THENov 15, 2002 · N8943Y · Piper PA39 · FastenersSDR 2004FA0000615Bolt · 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 Sep 19, 2002 · N7672Y · Piper PA30 · FastenersSDR 2002FA0001093Points · burnedDURING ENGINE RUN AND MAGNETO CHECK, MAGNETO WOULD RUN. FOUND POINTS BURNED, PITTED AND WORN. TOTAL HOURS ON ITEM: 195.0, REPLACED BREAKER POINTS. (SW15200210915)Jul 1, 2002 · N814RC · Piper PA30 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2002FA0001094Bolt · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE TUB AND ATTACHMENT BOLTS WITH EXCESSIVE CORROSION. BOTH BOLTS (PN AN175C33A) THAT ATTACHES THE STAJul 1, 2002 · N8030Y · Piper PA30 · FastenersSDR 2002FA0001095Bolt · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE AND ATTACHMENT BOLTS WITH EXCESSIVE CORROSION. BOTH BOLTS (PN AN175C33A) THAT ATTACHES THE STJul 1, 2002 · N814RC · Piper PA30 · FastenersSDR 2002FA0001096Bolt · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE AND ATTACHMENT BOLTS WITH EXCESSIVE CORROSION. BOTH BOLTS (PN AN175C33A) THAT ATTACHES THE STMar 25, 2002 · N7008Y · Piper PA30 · FastenersSDR 2002FA0000235Spar · crackedWING MAIN SPAR, TOP OF SPAR OUTBOARD OF STRUT FITTING.Sep 25, 2001 · N8615V · Bbavia 7KCAB · Wing SparSDR 2001FA0000225Bulkhead · crackedUPON A POSTFLIGHT INSPECTION, THE PROPELLER SPINNER BULKHEAD AND SPINNER ASSEMBLY WERE DISCOVERED CRACKED. THE CORNER PORTION OF THE BULKHEAD WAS COMPLETELY RIPPED AWAY AND THE EDGE OF THE SPINNER WAS PEELING UP AND TORN. PROBABLE CAUSE: MANUFACTURING DEFECT Jul 17, 2001 · N430CP · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2002FA0000245Spar · crackedAIRFRAME TOTAL TIME 3161 DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD INSTRUCTIONS. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT WING REAR SPAR HAD AN 8 INCHES LONG LONGITUDINAL CRACK AT THE REAR STRUT ATTACH POINT. ITS SUSPECTED THAT THE AIRFRAME HIGH TIME Jun 30, 2001 · N8643 · Bbavia 7KCAB · Wing SparSDR 2001FA0000123Spar · crackedDURING INSPECTION OF RIGHT WING, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE AFT SIDE OF THE FORWARD WOOD SPAR, 79 INCHES OUTBOARD FROM THE BUTT RIB. THE 5 INCH LONG, HORIZONTAL CRACK WAS LOCATED AT THE COMPRESSION MEMBER AND RAN THROUGH THE HOLES FOR THE DRAG WIRES. UNDETERMIJun 29, 2001 · N86960 · Bbavia 7KCAB · Wing SparSDR 2001FA0000112Bolt · brokenTHE AN3-10A BOLT, HOLDING THE MAIN GEAR SPRING ATTACH BRACKET ON TO THE STRUT HOUSING, BROKE. IT CAUSED THE BRACKET TO JAM AGAINST THE GEAR FORWARD ATTACH FITTING AND WOULD NOT LET THE GEAR GO DOWN. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH THE GEAR UNSAFE.Jun 27, 2001 · N7993Y · Piper PA30 · Main Landing GearSDR 2002FA0000250Spar · crackedWOODEN SPARS, NAILS OUT OF LEADING EDGE RIBS, WOODEN SPACERS WERE LEFT OUT OF FIRST FOUR INBOARD LEADING EDGE RIBS. LEADING EDGE LOOSE, NAILS LOOSE. HAD BEEN PATCHED BEFORE, HAD PUT SCREWS INSTEAD OF NAILS ON LEADING EDGE SPARS AND RIBS. SOME RIBS CRACKED,Jan 25, 2001 · N6369N · Bbavia 7KCAB · Wing SparSDR 20010222CW006Tube · brokenFLAP ROD BROKE JUST BELOW UPPER BALL JOINT CAUSING FLAP TO RETRACT ON LANDING. THIS PART IS .3125 X .058 6061 T6 ALUMINUM TUBING AND APPEARS TO BE WEAK AFTER THREADS ARE CUT IN ENDS.Jan 10, 2001 · N3891P · Amtr VANSRV6 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR AU000237Pipe · leaking(AUS) RIGHT FUEL FLOW LINE LOCATED AT BACK OF INSTRUMENT INADEQUATELY FLARED. FUEL LEAKING.Apr 2, 2000 · Piper PA30 · Fuel Indicating System
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