# Service difficulty reports: Lycoming IO-360-A1A

A list on [Lycoming IO-360-A1A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-360-a1a.md).

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- [SDR 2025FA0000507](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000507.md): Mount · cracked · Jul 17, 2025 · N6345Q · Mooney M20F · Engine Mount Section
  > DURING ENGINE OVERHAUL AND ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE R/H LOWER ENGINE MOUNT WAS FOUND CRACKED. THIS WAS HIDDEN UNTIL THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS REMOVED. RECOMMEND THAT MECHANICS VISUALLY INSPECT THE LOWER ENGINE MOUNT AREA WHERE IT AFFIXES TO THE FIREWAL, WITH A BORESC
- [SDR 2024FA0000371](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000371.md): Rivet · loose · May 3, 2024 · N227JK · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAGNETO P/N 4371 S/N 22071298. LOOSE RIVETS FOUND ON IMPULSE COUPLING DURING 500 HOUR INSPECTION. REPLACED IMPULSE COUPLING WITH NEW.
- [SDR 2019FA0000170](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000170.md): Magneto · arced · Jun 3, 2019 · N1138J · Magneto/Distributor
  > HIGH EGT DUE TO LEFT MAGNETO FAILURE. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED DISTRIBUTOR GEAR COPPER ELECTRODE HAD FAILED. AFFECTED PART K3008 IDENTIFIED IN SLICK SERVICE BULLETIN SB1-15A. HAD ALSO ARCED ACROSS DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK, SHORTING TO TERMINAL #1.
- [SDR 2018FA0000505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000505.md): Cylinder · fouled · Dec 11, 2018 · N652MA · Cessna 172R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING FLIGHT ENG THROTTLE RPM PULLED TO IDLE TO DESCEND WHILE RUNNING ROUGH. ENG SHUTOFF AND COULD NOT BE STARTED. EMERGENCY FIELD LANDING COMPLETED. ACFT SENT THROUGH ANNUAL INSPECTION AND CAUSE OF ROUGH RUNNING ENG FOUND. BOTH SPARK PLUGS IN NR 4 CYLIND
- [SDR 2017FA0000359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000359.md): Pushrod · lack of lube · Apr 19, 2017 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > PUSHROD END SEVERELY DAMAGED SEEN ON EVERY PUSHROD ON THE ENGINE. BELIEVE TO BE DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION, MAY CAUSE POWER LOSS OR FAILURE, FOUND ON ALMOST EVERY ROLLER ENGINE DURING OVERHAUL.
- [SDR 2017FA0000400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000400.md): Spring · broken · Mar 1, 2017 · N533CV · Amtr RV7 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ENGINE DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK AT THE NR 4 CYLINDER, AROUND THE PUSH ROD TUBES. AFTER REMOVING THE VALVE COVER IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE SPRING THAT HOLDS THE PUSH ROD TUBES INTO THE CASE WAS BROKEN. WHEN THE SPRING CLIP BROKE, IT ALLOWED THE PUSH ROD TUBE T
- [SDR 2016FA0000470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000470.md): Bolt · sheared · Oct 5, 2016 · Engine Starter
  > SHARED BOLT HEAD FOUND DURING WALK-AROUND INSPECTION BEFORE START UP. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BOLT HEAD ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE STARTER MOTOR. THE BOLT IS ONE OF TWO BOLTS KEEPING THE TWO MAIN PARTS OF THE STARTER TOGETHER (GEAR HOUSING AND MOTOR HOUSING).TH
- [SDR CA160128001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160128001.md): Transducer · leaking · Jan 22, 2016 · Diamon DA40 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > (CAN) DURING CRUISE HOBBS METER FAILED. ROUGHLY 2 HOURS INTO FLIGHT LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING ILLUMINATED. AFTER UNEVENTFUL LANDING, ENGINE REQUIRED BETWEEN 5 AND 6 QUARTS OF ENGINE OIL TO FILL. UPON INSPECTION LEAKING PRESSURE TRANSDUCER DISCOVERED.
- [SDR 2014FA0000547](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000547.md): Pump · failed · Sep 23, 2014 · N3241F · Mooney M20E · Engine Fuel Pump
  > ENGINE QUIT DURING TAKEOFF. AFTER CONSIDERABLE TROUBLESHOOTING IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP WAS AFFECTED BY AD 93-11-11. THE PUMP EXHIBITED ALL THE SYMPTOMS AND FAILURES THAT THE AD NOTE ADDRESSED. INSTALLED A FACTORY NEW FUEL PUMP AND
- [SDR 2013FA0000745](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000745.md): Terminal · corroded · Oct 20, 2013 · N213CS · Mooney M20J · Engine Fuel System Wiring
  > ERRATIC FUEL PRESSURE INDICATIONS WITH INTERMITTENT DROP TO ZERO PSI INDICATION. FOUND SMALL AMOUNT OF CORROSION UNDER TERMINAL STUD NUT AFFECTING RESISTANCE AND INDICATION.
- [SDR 2013FA0000476](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000476.md): Retaining Ring · detached · Aug 15, 2013 · N1043X · Piper PA28R200 · Propeller Blade Section
  > RETAINING RINGDEPARTED PROPELLER BLADE, NR 1 IN FLIGHT. LANDED, REMOVED PROPELLER AND SENT FOR REPAIR AFTER 4.4 HRS SINCE O/H. BLADE NR 1 REMOVE SCRATCH MARKS SANDED AND REPAIR IAW BOM100, ALL DIMENSION CHECK FOR COMPLIANCE. PAINTED BLADE AND INSTALLED FACT
- [SDR ECQR2013F00066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ECQR2013F00066.md): Structure · out of limits · Mar 15, 2013 · N882FT · Piper PA44180 · Magneto/Distributor
  > WHEN TRYING TO INSTALL THE DRIVE GEAR ON REPLACEMENT MAGNETO, THE GEAR WOULD NOT FIT ONTO THE IMPULSE COUPLER BASE. WHEN MIC/MEASURED, THE BASE WAS.008 LARGER IN DIAMETER. MAG WAS REJECTED AND REPLACEMENT MAG WAS INSTALLED.
- [SDR UVVR2012062500021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UVVR2012062500021.md): Attach Fitting · broken · Jun 25, 2012 · Raythn HAWKER800XP · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > RT MLG SIDE STAY WING ATTACH FITTING FOUND BROKEN DURING VISUAL INSPECTION AFTER PILOT COMPLAINED ABOUT A VIBRATION DURING LANDING.
- [SDR 2012FA0000434](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000434.md): Terminal · shorted · Jun 25, 2012 · N286DS · Diamon DA40 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, NOTICED STRONG SMOKE JODOR IN COCKPIT. TURNED OFF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND LANDED. EXAMINATION SHOWED THAT THE ESSENTIAL BUSS EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK UNDER CO PILOT PANEL WAS BURNED. FOUND A VERY SMALL SCREW HAD FALLEN FROM SOMEWHERE IN PANEL
- [SDR 2012FA0000003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000003.md): Spinner · cracked · Dec 14, 2011 · N6437Q · Mooney M20F · Propeller Spinner Section
  > INSTALLED A NEW STC PROPELLER WITH A NEW SPINNER AND ADAPTER PLATE SUPPLIED IAW STC SA02414CH-D. AFTER 30 HOURS OF OPERATION, WHILE DOING A WALK AROUND INSPECTION, NOTICED THE SPINNER WAS CRACKED AT A SCREW HOLE. REMOVED SPINNER AND FOUND ADAPTER PLATE CRACK
- [SDR 2012FA0000004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000004.md): Adapter · cracked · Dec 14, 2011 · N6437Q · Mooney M20F · Propeller Spinner Section
  > INSTALLED A NEW STC PROPELLER WITH A NEW SPINNER AND ADAPTER PLATE SUPPLIED IAW STC SA02414CH-D. AFTER 30 HOURS OF OPERATION, WHILE DOING A WALK AROUND INSP, NOTICED THE SPINNER WAS CRACKED AT A SCREW HOLE. REMOVED SPINNER AND FOUND ADAPTER PLATE CRACKED. T
- [SDR 2011FA0000687](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000687.md): Trunnion · cracked · Oct 17, 2011 · N2611R · Piper PA28R200 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > DURING A 100 HR. INSPECTION NOTICED THAT RT MLG WAS LOOSE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED CRACK IN RT FORWARD TRUNNION FITTING ASSY. REMOVED 4 BOLTS THAT ATTACH TRUNNION FITTING TO WING AND DISCOVERED THAT FITTING WAS COMPLETLY CRACKED AND IN 2 PIECES INSTEA
- [SDR CA110829008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110829008.md): Selector Switch · broken · Aug 28, 2011 · Mooney M20F · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > (CAN) FLAPS T/O, FULL FLAP AND FLAPS UP SELECTED ON RUN UP. FLAPS STOPPED AT T/O POSITION AND WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN SELECTED UP OR DOWN. FOUND THE FLAP SELECTOR SWITCH BROKEN AT THE PIVOT POINT OF THE SWITCH. NO REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH THIS SWITCH SINCE ACFT WA
- [SDR 2011FA0000464](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000464.md): Torque Tube · broken · Jun 29, 2011 · N9212V · Mooney M20F · Rudder Control System
  > RUDDER TORQUE TUBE ASSY BROKE AT POINT WHERE BELCRANK IS ATTACHED TO TORQUE TUBE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
- [SDR CA110517002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110517002.md): Camshaft · making metal · Apr 25, 2011 · Mooney M20F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > INSPECTION OF OIL FILTER DURING ROUTINE MX REVEALED SMALL FERROUS METAL PARTICLES THAT WARRANTED FURTHER INVESTIGATION RESULTING IN THE REMOVAL OF NR 1 CYLINDER. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE NR1 INTAKE TAPPET WAS SEVERELY GALLED. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR REPA
- [SDR 2010FA0001253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001253.md): Rocker Boss · broken · Dec 14, 2010 · N7965A · Amtr RV9A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > FAILURE OF NR 2 CYLINDER ROCKER ARM BOSSES RESULTING IN ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE, DAMAGE TO ROCKER ARM COVER, AND LOSS OF OIL.
- [SDR NX4R0004AA](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NX4R0004AA.md): Fuel Tank · cracked · Oct 5, 2010 · N915ER · Diamon DA42 · Fuel Storage
  > DURING A PREFLIGHT INSP, A WET FUEL STAIN WAS OBSERVED BELOW THE RT AUX FUEL TANK. THE FUEL TANK WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED ALONG THE ROW OF SPOT WELDS. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED WITH PN-D60-2814-12-00.
- [SDR TRBA2010112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TRBA2010112.md): Lens · damaged · Sep 26, 2010 · N49AE · Aerosp ATR72212 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS COVER SEPARATED FROM HOUSING. RESECURED LENS ON EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY AS REQUIRED. OPS CHECKED IAW ATR JIC 33-50-00, OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR 2010FA0000956](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000956.md): Wire · broken · Aug 18, 2010 · N418AM · Diamon DA40 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > ALTERNATOR FAILED IN FLIGHT. FOUND BRUSH BLOCK WIRE BROKEN.
- [SDR 2010FA0000706](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000706.md): Drag Link · broken · Jun 21, 2010 · N78WA · Piper PA28R201 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > DURING A TRAINING FLIGHT, THE LANDING GEAR WAS EXTENDED. UPON GEAR EXTENSION ONLY THE MAIN GEAR DOWN LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE NOSE GEAR DOWN LIGHT REMAINED EXTINGUISHED AND THE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. AFTER EXHAUSTING ALL EFFORTS TO LOCK THE N
- [SDR 2009FA0001039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0001039.md): Drag Link · broken · Dec 13, 2009 · N8279W · Piper PA28RT201 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > UPON DESCENT, HAD NO NOSE GEAR DOWN INDICATION. APPARENTLY CYCLED GEAR SEVERAL TIMES AND USED THE EMERGENCY DROP PROCEDURES. ASKED TOWER FOR A VISUAL OF ALL 3 GEARS. LANDED WITH NO GEAR COLLAPSE. UPON INSP OF NOSE GEAR, FOUND DRAG LINK ASSY REAR RT LEG BROKE
- [SDR 2009FA0000832](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000832.md): Jumper · burned · Jun 23, 2009 · N283DS · Diamon DA40 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > JUMPER WIRE FROM 70 AMP ALTERNATOR BREAKER TO BUSS BAR WAS BURNED AND DISCOLORED CAUSING INFLIGHT ALTERNATOR FAILURES AS WELL AS AVIONICS INTERFERENCE AND FAILURE. SMOKE IN CABIN WAS ALSO REPORTED. UPON INSPECTION FOUND JUMPER TERMINALS WERE NEVER CRIMPED AT
- [SDR 2008FA0000869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000869.md): Bracket · cracked · Oct 29, 2008 · N4155G · Piper PA28R201 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR AFT ATTACH POINT CRACKED. PROBABLE CAUSE IS TIME IN SERVICE. CHANGE AT A REASONABLE TIME. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000651](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000651.md): Trunnion · cracked · Aug 28, 2008 · N27GS · Piper PA28R201 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > AIRCRAFT CAME IN FOR HARD STARTING. WHILE REMOVING LOWER COWL, TO ACCESS LOWER SPARK PLUGS, TECH NOTICED THE NOSE LANDING GEAR TRUNNION CRACKED WHERE DRAG BRACE ATTACHES TO IT. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000587](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000587.md): Dome · cracked · Aug 19, 2008 · N9485V · Mooney M20E · Propeller Spinner Section
  > THE SPINNER ASSY FAILED IN FLIGHT ON A 2.2 HR FLIGHT LEG. APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HRS INTO THE FLIGHT A SMALL SHUDDER WAS FELT AND ALL INDICATION CHECKED NORMAL. THE AC COMPLETED THE FLIGHT AND IT WAS NOTED THAT 4" X 4" SECTION OF THE SPINNER BROKE OFF. THE COWLING
- [SDR 2008FA0000411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000411.md): Rod End · broken · Jun 12, 2008 · N7044Q · Cessna T310Q · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, WHEN RETRACTING GEAR, PILOT HEARD LOUD CRACK. NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH NOSE GEAR TRAILING AFT. NOSE GEAR COLLAPLSED ON LANDING. INSPECTION REVEALED ROD END UNDER PILOT`S FLOOR THAT CONNECTS NOSE GEAR RETRACT ROD TO B
- [SDR 2008FA0000577](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000577.md): Valve Seat · damaged · Jun 12, 2008 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > INTAKE VALVE SEAT CAME LOOSE FROM THE SEAT BORE IN THE CYLINDER HEAD. THE LOOSE SEAT DAMAGE TO THE CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE, AND VALVE SEAT. INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN THE VALVE SEAT AND THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS NOT CORRECT. THIS WAS AN OVERHAULED CYLINDER. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000444](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000444.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jun 9, 2008 · N537SP · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner Section
  > DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION, PROPELLER SPINNER FWD BULKHEAD WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED FROM A PROP BOLT HOLE OUT TOWARD THE OUTER EDGE OF THE BULKHEAD, APPROX 1.5 INCH LONG. THE PROP BOLTS AND THE BULKHEAD WERE REMOVED FRO THE AIRCRAFT. CLOSER INSPECTION SHOWED T
- [SDR 2008FA0000413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000413.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Apr 23, 2008 · N897LP · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner Section
  > REPEATED FINDINGS OF CRACKS AT EDGE OF WASHER FOOT PRINT. ALLOY CHANGE, OR HARDWARE CHANGE MAY HELP. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000203.md): Starter · failed · Mar 20, 2008 · N9615M · Mooney M20F · Engine Starter
  > THIS STARTER WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM A LOCAL VENDOR. THE STARTER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER LESS THAN A YEAR AND LESS THAN 100 HOURS OF SERVICE. THE OWNER\OPERATOR WANTED TO HAVE THE OLDER, HEAVIER STARTER INSTALLED HOWEVER NONE WERE AVAILABLE, AFTER CONTACTING S
- [SDR 2008FA0000233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000233.md): Cylinder · worn · Mar 18, 2008 · N79337 · Mooney M20E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PILOT REPORTED PARTIAL POWER LOSS ON TAKEOFF. ENG INSP REVEALED THE FOLLOWING DISCREPANCIES AND CORRECTIONS AS NOTE: CYL NR 1 HAD BAD INTAKE VALVE SEAT WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR, AND FUEL INJECTOR AIR SCREEN CONTAMINATED. THIS POSSIBLY CAUSED CYL TO BURN LEAN AND
- [SDR 2008FA0000190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000190.md): Nut · loose · Mar 13, 2008 · N283PA · Piper PA28R201 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > AD 2008-06-51 IS NOT APPLICABLE DUE TO THE ENGINE AND FUEL SERVO WERE OVERHAULED BY MFG ON MARCH 03, 2006 (OUTSIDE THE DATE RANGE OF THIS AD). HOWEVER, WE DECIDED TO CHECK ALL OF OUR AIRCRAFT AND DURING THIS INSPECTION FOUND THE HEX NUT WAS LOOSE ON THIS PART
- [SDR 2008FA0000192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000192.md): Link Assy · sheared · Feb 18, 2008 · N1031U · Piper PA34200 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > ACFT EXPERIENCED A NLG COLLAPSE UPON LANDING. INSPECTION OF ACFT, NLG DOWNLOCK LINK ASSY FOUND SHEARED NEAR ATTACHMENT TO DOWNLOCK ASSY BODY. IT IS NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THIS LINK ASSY TO SHEAR. DETERMINED THAT NOT ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF AD 2005-13-16 WERE
- [SDR HN8R200800001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HN8R200800001.md): Control Cable · broken · Jan 22, 2008 · N58102 · Mooney M20J · Propeller Governor
  > PROPELLER GOVERNOR CONTROL CABLE BROKE WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS ON GROUND.
- [SDR 2008FA0000091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000091.md): Tube · failed · Jan 22, 2008 · N784WW · Cessna 172R · Tire Tube
  > FROM SEPT 7 TO PRESENT, AC HAS EXPERIENCED (3) LANDING GEAR TIRE TUBE FAILURES. FAILURES ALL OCCURRED IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TUBES. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF THE TUBES BEING PINCHED OR OTHERWISE DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION. DAMAGE RANGED FROM SMALL (.1250 IN
- [SDR 2008FA0000057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000057.md): Throttle Cable · inflt separation · Jan 18, 2008 · N701ER · Piper PA28R201 · Power Lever
  > DURING FLIGHT, THE CREW EXPERIENCED A SEPARATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE POWER SETTING ALLOWED THEM TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE PLUS A SLIGHT CLIMB. THE CREW POSITIONED THE AIRCRAFT FOR A LANDING ON A RUNWAY THAT HAD AMPLE LENGTH. AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. T
- [SDR ZB0R20080001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZB0R20080001.md): Sensor · intermittent · Jan 11, 2008 · N272RP · Cessna 172S · Fuel Quantity Sensor
  > RT FUEL QUANTITY INTERMITTENT AT HIGH FUEL LEVELS.
- [SDR ZB0R20080002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZB0R20080002.md): Sensor · intermittent · Jan 11, 2008 · N963AC · Cessna 172S · Fuel Quantity Sensor
  > RT FUEL QUANTITY INTERMITTENT AT HIGH FUEL LEVELS.
- [SDR 2008FA0000041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000041.md): Mount · cracked · Jan 9, 2008 · N25EL · Piper PA28R201 · Engine Mount Section
  > ENGINE MOUNT FOUND CRACKED AT BOTTOM LT WHERE SHOCK MOUNT ATTACHES. (K)
- [SDR EA25200802753](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EA25200802753.md): Fitting · corroded · Dec 18, 2007 · N1031U · Piper PA34200 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > DURING WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT, NOTED STEEL FITTINGS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WERE SUBSTANTIALLY CORRODED. FUNCTION OF FITTINGS IS ATTACHMENT OF FUSELAGE OVERHEAD (A) PILLAR TO FUSELAGE STRUCTURE PROPER. OTHER THAN SOME RIVETS THROUGH THE SKINS, THESE FITTINGS AR
- [SDR EA25200803022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EA25200803022.md): Fitting · corroded · Dec 18, 2007 · N1031U · Piper PA34200 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > DURING WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT, MECHANIC NOTED STEEL FITTINGS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WERE SUBSTANTIALLY CORRODED. FUNCTION OF FITTINGS IS ATTACHMENT OF FUSELAGE OVERHEAD A PILLAR TO FUSELAGE STRUCTURE PROPER. OTHER THAN SOME RIVETS THROUGH THE SKINS, THESE FITT
- [SDR 2007FA0001056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001056.md): Circuit Breaker · inoperative · Nov 13, 2007 · N24442 · Cessna 172R · AC Power Distribution System
  > PILOT SQUAWKED ON INTERMITTENT SWITCH. THE SWITCH WAS DISASSEMBLED AND INSPECTED. THE BONDED INTERNAL CONDUCTOR HAD SEPARATED FROM CONTACTOR. A TOTAL OF 20 SWITCHES IN OUR FLEET, HAVE ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. UPON INSPECTION, NUMEROUS SWITCHES HAD SIMILAR PR
- [SDR ZB0R20070006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZB0R20070006.md): Skin · cracked · Nov 2, 2007 · N15143 · Piper PA28R200 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > DURING PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION, DISCOVERED WING WALK ON RT WING SPONGY. INSPECTION REVEALED SUBSTRATE REINFORCEMENT CRACKED IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS. REPLACED WING WALK.
- [SDR CHI08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CHI08CA035.md): Nut · backed out · Nov 1, 2007 · N5912Q · Mooney M20E · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > NR 3 PISTON CONNECTING ROD SEPARATED FROM THE CRANKSHAFT. PISTON SHEARED MOUNTING STUDS OF CYLINDER HOUSING AT ENGINE CASING. CYLINDER HOUSING SEPARATED FROM ENGINE CASING. ENGINE SHUTDOWN.
- [SDR 2007FA0000932](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000932.md): Camshaft · spalled · Oct 18, 2007 · N6956Q · Beech A2324 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > 556 HOURS SINCE MAJOR OVERHAUL, CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS SPALLED AND CORROSION IS EVIDENT. ENGINE HAS BEEN OPERATED ON PHILLIPS XC 20W50 OIL.

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## 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 = 'IO360A1A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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