Lycoming IO-360-A1A

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SDR 2004FA0000648Downlock · crackedDURING INSPECTION FOR AN INTERMITTENT IN TRANSIT LIGHT, DISCOVERED CRACKED NLG DOWNLOCK ASSY. HALF OF THE IB PERIMETER AROUND ACTUATOR ROD ATTACH POINT WAS BROKEN OFF. REMAINING HALF HAS SEVERAL CRACKS EMANATING FROM BOLT HOLE. SEVERAL MORE GEAR ACTUATIONS Aug 19, 2004 · N8991E · Piper PA28R200 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR AP1718879Antenna · brokenELT ANTENNA SHAFT IS BREAKING OFF AT BASE AND ANTENNA BEING LOST IN FLIGHT. BASE THAT CONNECTS TO COAX IS STILL ON PLANE. CENTER SHAFT IS ACTUAL ANTENNA IS HELD IN PLACE WITH A JAM TYPE-LOCKING FEATURE. ANTENNA ROD IS CRIMPED TO A PIN THAT MAKES CONTACT WITAug 12, 2004 · N7579J · Piper PA28R180 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR N827SP1Indicator · inoperativeEGT/FUEL FLOW INDICATOR BECAME INOPERATIVE DURING FLIGHT.Aug 9, 2004 · N827SP · Cessna 172S · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR 2005FA0000232Warning Switch · looseLANDING GEAR WARNING SWITCH FOUND LOOSE ON THE ATTACH AREA OF THROTTLE CABLE CAUSING INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF HORN. SCREWS WERE TIGHTENED AND SYSTEM OPERATES NORMALLY.(K)Aug 8, 2004 · N6344Q · Mooney M20F · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA040825004Bracket · cracked(CAN) ELEVATOR REMOVED TO CHANGE BRACKET. CHANGED LT ELEVATOR BRACKET. PN 051042 REPLACED WITH NEW PART. ADJACENT RIVETS REPLACED. REASSEMBLED AND DUAL INSPECTED.Aug 5, 2004 · Cessna 170B · Elevator StructureSDR 2004FA0000703Exhaust Header · brokenON 100 HOUR INSPECTION FOUND EXHAUST RISER BROKEN AT NR 2 EXHAUST IB MOUNTING BOLT. SUBMITTED REPORT TO MFG.Aug 4, 2004 · N858PA · Diamon DA40 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 2004FA0000680Conduit · chafedFOUND DURING AN ENGINE CHANGE WHILE INSPECTING THE WIRES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THE CONVOLUTED TUBING USED TO PROTECT THE WIRES WAS CHAFING INTO THE WIRES. IF LEFT UNATTENDED COULD CAUSE AN OPEN IN WIRES FOR OIL PRESSURE, VACUUM MP AND VARIOUS OTHER WIRES Aug 2, 2004 · N441CA · Cessna 172R · Engine System WiringSDR 2004FA0000681Starter · failedDURING THE ENGINE START THE STARTER BENDIX STAYED ENGAGE. THIS SHREDDED THE GEARS ON THE STARTER AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE FLYWHEEL, GEARS TO THE POINT WHERE THE FLYWHEEL HAD TO BE REPLACED. ACCORDING TO THE POH THEIR IS NOT REQUIREMENT TO LOOK AT THE AMP GAUGEAug 2, 2004 · N465CA · Cessna 172R · Engine StarterSDR 2004FA0000682Bolt · shearedDURING AN INSPECTION, FOUND 2 OF THE 3 THROUGH BOLTS SHEARED OFF AT THE THREADS, REPLACED THE STARTER. IF LT UNATTENDED WOULD CAUSE THE BACKPLATE OF THE STARTER TO COME OFF.Aug 2, 2004 · N7275R · Cessna 172S · FastenersSDR 2004FA0000646Bearing · damagedMAGNETO OVERHAULED, WAS FOUND TO HAVE A LOOSE ROTOR TAB THAT CHEWED UP THE DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK TERMINALS. ALSO AN INNER BEARING RACE WAS LOOSE AND SCORED THE SHAFT AND AN OUTER BEARING RACE WAS LOOSE IN THE CASE AND THE CASE WAS THEREFORE JUNK.Jul 13, 2004 · N9442F · Hughes 269B · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2004FA0000564Handle · out of adjustCABIN DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY, TWO IN FLEET. THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES CONTINUALLY GET OUT OF ADJUSTMENT CAUSING THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE TO FALL TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THIS CAUSES THE DOOR TO LOCK AND BE UNABLE TO OPEN FRJul 12, 2004 · N9528W · Cessna 172R · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2004FA0000565Handle · out of adjustCABIN DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY, TWO IN FLEET. THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES CONTINUALLY GET OUT OF ADJUSTMENT CAUSING THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE TO FALL TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THIS CAUSES THE DOOR TO LOCK AND BE UNABLE TO OPEN FRJul 12, 2004 · N9528W · Cessna 172R · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2004FA0000554Lock · brokenPILOT SEAT BACK CYL LOCK ASSY ROD BROKE AT SWAGED ROD END. AC RETURNED TO AIRPORT. MFG RESCINDED SB DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH CYL LOCK ASSY. ANOTHER SB04-25-02 WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO TAKE CARE OF ANY PROBLEMS. ELECTED TO REMOVE ALL CYL LOCK ASSY, INSTALL SOLID RODJun 25, 2004 · N516ER · Cessna 172S · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 2004FA0000606Shaft · mispinnedTHIS FLEET OPERATOR OPERATES 10 DA40 AIRCRAFT. THERE WAS A PILOT REPORT OF THE FUEL SELECTOR NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, AND NOT ALLOWING THE PILOT TO SELECT THE OTHER TANK. A FLEET INSPECTION WAS INITIATED, AND THIS AIRCRAFT WAS FOUND TO HAVE THE SELECTOR SHAFTJun 16, 2004 · N809ER · Diamon DA40 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR 2004FA0000590Selector Valve · separatedDURING FLIGHT, THE FLIGHT CREW MADE A FUEL TANK SELECTION CHANGE AND NOTICED THE FUEL WAS BURNING FROM THE PREVIOUS TANK EVEN THOUGH THE SELECTOR HAD BEEN MOVED TO THE NEW TANK. AFTER LANDING, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND THE FUEL SELECTOR SHAFT HAD BECOME SEJun 5, 2004 · N807ER · Diamon DA40 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR 2004FA0000588Selector Valve · separatedDURING FLIGHT, THE FLIGHT CREW MADE A FUEL TANK SELECTION CHANGE AND NOTICED THE FUEL WAS BURNING FROM THE PREVIOUS TANK EVEN THOUGH THE SELECTOR HAD BEEN MOVED TO THE NEW TANK. AFTER LANDING, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND THE FUEL SELECTOR SHAFT HAD BECOME SEPJun 5, 2004 · N807ER · Diamon DA40 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR UC22004F00000Coupling · seizedDRY AIR PUMP SEIZED AND SHEARED THE PUMP DRIVE COUPLING WITHIN THE FIRST 2 HOURS OF FLIGHT. THE PUMP WILL BE SENT BACK TO THE MANUFACTURE FOR FURTHER EVALUATION. CAUSE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.Jun 4, 2004 · N41487 · Piper PA28181 · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR CA040712009Block · corroded3 HINGE BLOCKS HAD SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION OVER MUCH OF THEIR SURFACE. ONE BLOCK WAS SPLIT IN HALF AT THE LEADING EDGE. THE FLAP ITSELF HAD MINOR SURFACE CORROSION. THE LEFT FLAP WAS FOUND IN NORMAL CONDITION. THE HINGE BLOCKS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEJun 2, 2004 · Mooney M20E · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2004FA0000417Spar · damagedWHILE PERFORMING THE INSPECTIONS REQUIRED BY MFG SB04-55-01, FOUND THE RT SIDE HOLE IN THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AFT SPAR ELONGATED. THIS ELONGATION OPENED THE HOLE APPROX. .040 TO .050 INCHES IN THE 5 O`CLOCK DIRECTION (VIEWING THE HOLE FROM THE ACCESS IN THMay 4, 2004 · N24787 · Cessna 172S · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR BNG2004F00001Channel · crackedREAR CARRY THROUGH SPAR FRAME ASSY STA 128.237 CRACKED LT SIDE REAR WING ATTACH FITTING AREA. CHANNEL PN 62411-02 CRACKED COMPLETELY EXCEPT LAST .2500 INCH OF TOP FLANGE. AREA PARTIALLY COVERED BY ELECTRICAL TERMINAL STRIP AND COVER ASSY.Apr 15, 2004 · N40697 · Piper PA28R200 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2004FA0000357Battery Pack · shortedEMERGENCY BATTERY PACK SHORTED DUE TO SET SCREW FALLING THROUGH HOLE IN BOTTOM OF INSTRUMENT PANEL DIRECTLY ABOVE BATTERY PACK TERMINALS. HOLE IS FOR WIRES FROM BATTERY PACK, HAS A RECESS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL TERMINALS. WHEN SET SCREW FELL THROUGH HOLE, LODMar 7, 2004 · N338MA · Diamon DA40 · Emergency LightingSDR 2004FA0000249Hose · misroutedLANDING GEAR (IN-TRANSIT) LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND FUEL FEED LINE FROM ELECTRIC PUMP TO ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP MISROUTED. HOSE WAS BEING JAMMED BETWEEN NLG TIRE AND ENGINE MOUNT WHEN GEAR IS RETRACTED. THIS CAUSED NLG TO INCOMFeb 27, 2004 · N15143 · Piper PA28R200 · Fuel StorageSDR 2004FA0000246Bolt · missingLANDING GEAR (IN-TRANSIT) LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND NLG DOWNLOCK BOLT MISSING (GOES IN METAL BLOCK ON RT LOWER ENG MOUNT STRUCTURE). THIS IS THE BOLT THE DOWNLOCK HOOK ENGAGES IF THE NLG COLLAPSES. ORDERED REPLACEMENT BOLT ANFeb 27, 2004 · N15143 · Piper PA28R200 · Main Landing GearSDR 2004FA0000248Retainer · looseON LANDING ROLL-OUT, RIGHT MLG COLLAPSED AFT AND CAME TO REST AGAINST AFT PORTION OF WHEEL WELL.RETAINING PIN HAD SLIPPED OUT OF TRUNNION, ALLOWING GEAR TO COLLAPSE. THIS GEAR WAS PREVIOUSLY REMOVED FOR SPAR REPAIR. THE RETAINER BOLT WAS EITHER LEFT OUT OR WASFeb 27, 2004 · N15412 · Piper PA34200 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2004FA0000261Master Cylinder · inoperativePILOT REPORTED NO RESPONSE FROM LT BRAKE PEDAL, FOUND THAT BOTTOM LT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ATTACHMENT CLEVIS PIN MISSING. LOCATED CLEVIS PIN ON UPPERSIDE OF BELLY SKIN AND COTTER PIN. FOUND THAT COTTER PIN WAS BARELY BENT AND APPEARENTLY FELL OUT O F CLEVIS Feb 1, 2004 · N641SP · Cessna 172S · Master Cylinder/Brake ValveSDR C852004F00000Plate · brokenDURING PREFLIGHT, SPRING WAS SEEN HANGING DOWN BY 1 END. THE SPRING ATTACHES TO THE PLATE. THE PLATE BROKE OFF THROUGH THE SPRING ATTACH HOLE. (THE SPRING IS THE EMERGENCY EXTENSION BACK UP SYSTEM, IF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BECOMES INOPERATIVE) THE SQUAT SWIJan 20, 2004 · N36282 · Piper PA28R201 · Main Landing GearSDR 2004FA0000256Hinge · wornRECEIVED 2 NEW HINGES FROM API WITH EXCESSIVE PLAY BETWEEN PIN AND HINGE HALFES. DATE CODES: 12/23/03 AND 01/16/04. HINGES ARE MADE BY AC MFG.Jan 16, 2004 · N56264 · Piper PA28R200 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2004FA0000186Magneto · failedROUGH ENGINE ON RUNUP. MAGNETO REMOVED AND DISASSEMBLED. BEARING CAP ASSEMBLY NOT HELD STATIONARY IN FRAME. RETAINING SCREWS AND TABS WERE FOUND TIGHT BUT NOT TIGHT ON BEARING CAP. BEARINGS FOUND TO BE OK. BELIEVE THAT CAP ON HOUSING WAS MACHINED INCORRECJan 14, 2004 · N6784V · Mooney M20C · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2004FA0000088Control Cable · failedNICOPRESS FITTING FAILED ON THIS PARTICULAR CABLE.Jan 12, 2004 · N154ZP · Amblp A150 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 2003FA0001251Rod End · brokenPILOT REPORTED NOSE GEAR RETRACTED AND A THUMPING NOISE WAS NOTED, UPON WHICH THE NOSE GEAR EXTENDED AND LOCKED. MAIN GEAR WERE EXTENDED AND PRECAUTIONARY LANDING MADE. INSPECTION BY MECHANIC PERSONNEL FOUND NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR ROD END HAD SHEARED AT THE END Dec 2, 2003 · N804ND · Piper PA28R201 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 2004FA0000253Duct · misroutedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, WE FOUND THAT THE PLASTIC GLOVEBOX WAS MELTED AT THE FORWARD RIGHT SIDE. WE FOUND THE HEATER DUCTING WAS ROUTED UP AGAINST THE GLOVEBOX CAUSING THE BOX TO MELT. REROUTED HEAT DUCTING TO PREVENT FUTURE OCCURANCE.Nov 24, 2003 · N792SP · Cessna 172S · Heating SystemSDR 2004FA0000089Tire · defectiveDURING PREFLIGHT A LARGE BUBBLE WAS FOUND ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE, NEAR THE TREAD AREA. THE BUBBLE WAS APPROX 5 INCHES, 1 INCH WIDE, AND STUCK ABOUT .5000 INCH. THE TIRE WAS REFORMED TO SPECIALTY TIRE CO FOR EVALUATION.Oct 15, 2003 · N33142 · Piper PA28R200 · TireSDR 2003FA0001094Elt · false activationWHEN TRANSMITTING WITH NR 2 GN5430 COM RADIO, ELT IS BEING ACTIVATED, NR 2 COM ANTENNA IS LOCATED DIRECTLY BENEATH ELT LOCATION.Oct 9, 2003 · N213CD · Cirrus SR20 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 2003FA0001164Shaft · wornSET OF SUBJECT GEARS WERE INSTALLED AT 4280.14 TT. OWNER CALLED AND WAS HAVING PROBLEM WITH ACTUATOR NOT SHOWING DOWN AND LOCKED. TOLD HIM NOT TO FLY THE AC AND TO BRING THE ACTUATOR. DISASSEMBLED ACTUATOR, FOUND WORN GEAR, PN B100-76 TO BE SO WORN THAT PIOct 2, 2003 · N201MX · Mooney M20J · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR CA040225006Flow Divider · failed(CAN) THE AIRCRAFT SAT FOR APPROXIMATELY 7 YEARS. AFTER A POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT, SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE INJECTOR NOZZLES (TO FIND CONTAMINATION PRESENT) THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS SENT FOR REPAIR. IT WAS GREEN-TAGGED AS REPAIRED. PROBLEM STILL PRESENT, WENT BASep 30, 2003 · Beech A2324 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0001105Worm Gear · strippedLANDING GEAR UNLOCKED BUT FAILED TO RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. ATTEMPS TO EXTEND GEAR TO DOWN AND LOCKED ELECTRICALLY AND MANUALLY WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. GEAR COLLAPSED UPON LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE RECENTLY REPLACED WORM AND DRIVE GEARS INSIDE THE Sep 27, 2003 · N201DP · Mooney M20J · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 2003FA0000997Control Cable · malfunctionedALTERNATE AIR CABLE WRAPPED AROUND NOSE GEAR WHEN RETRACTED AFTER TAKE-OFF. ROUTING OF CABLE BOTTOM RIGHT OF FIREWALL UP AND AROUND GEAR INDENTATION ON FIREWALL. IF CABLE COMES LOOSE IT WILL WRAP AROUND NOSEWHEEL TIRE. REROUTING OF CABLE ABOVE NOSE GEAR TOSep 2, 2003 · N7527J · Piper PA28R180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2004FA0000283Pump · burnedPROBABLE CAUSE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE OF UNDETERMINED SOURCE. REPORT CONCERNING SEPARATION OF FUEL LINE FROM FUEL PUMP. ACC REPORT NR IAD02FA086.Aug 17, 2003 · N35073 · Cessna 172S · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 2003FA0000839Elt · false activationWHEN COMM 2 TRANSMITS IT ACTIVATES ELT WHICH THEN NEEDS TO BE MANUALLY SHUT OFF. ELT HAS BEEN EXCHANGED, NO HELP. PROXIMITY OF NR 2 COMM ANTENNA (BOTTOM REAR MOUNT) MAY BE CAUSE OF PROBLEM.Aug 12, 2003 · N213CD · Cirrus SR20 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 2003FA0000848Camshaft · spalledCAMSHAFT, FOUND EVIDENCE OF SEVERE SPALLING ON SEVERAL CAM LOBES. ENGINE HAD APPROX 750 HOURS ON A FACTORY OVERHAUL.Aug 11, 2003 · N3534H · Mooney M20F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2003FA0000855Inertia Reel · failedIT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT LOWER IN REELS WILL NOT PROPERLY RETRACT UNLESS THE BELTS ARE MANUALLLY INSERTED/FED INTO THE REEL ASSY. ADDITIONALLY UNLESS THE BELTS ARE FULLY RETRACTED FIRST, THEY WILL NOT EXTEND. 50 PERCENT OF THE TIME, FACTORY Aug 4, 2003 · N24547 · Cessna 172R · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR EA01Magneto · failedENGINE FAILED IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT LANDED IN FIELD WITHOUT INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE DUAL MAGNETO HAD FAILED FROM BOTH SET OF POINTS NOT OPENING. 200 HRS ON MAGNETO SINCE OVERHAUL. POINTS ADJUSTED BY MECHANIC AT 100 HRS SINCE OVERHAUL WITHOJul 16, 2003 · N1084B · Mooney M20J · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2004FA0000200Gear · wornAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCING POPPING OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR CB ON RETRACTION AND WAS MAKING NOISE. AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN, GEAR DOWN AS A PRECAUTION. REMOVAL AND INSPECTION OF THE GEAR ACTUATOR REVEALED AN EXCESSIVELY WORN WORM GEAR IN THE JACKSCREW ASSEMBLY THAT WASJul 10, 2003 · N201HB · Mooney M20J · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 2003FA0000797Screw · looseDURING FLEET-WIDE INSPECTION, FOUND SCREW THAT ATTACHES CONTROL WHEEL TO CONTROL SHAFT LOOSE. RECOMMEND DIFFERENT METHOD OF ATTACHMENT OR THE USE OF A LOCKING/SAFETY DEVICE.Jul 8, 2003 · N4163W · Piper PA28181 · Control Column SectionSDR 2003FA0000852Spar · crackedDURING REPAIRS TO BOTH WINGS FOR DAMAGED RIBS AT WING STA B9.24. FOUND THE RT MAIN SPAR CRACKED AT WEB TO LOWER SPAR CAP JUNCTION UNDER THE MAIN GEAR TRUSS BRACKET(PN95642-5P). THE HORIZONTAL CRACK IS APPROX 1.5 INCH LONG, ABOUT .25 INCH OF THE CRACK IS PASTJul 1, 2003 · N75153 · Piper PA28R200 · Wing SparSDR 2003FA0000658Cable · brokenPILOT SEAT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR AFT WHEN MOVING SEAT LOCK CONTROL. INSPECTION FOUND OUTBOARD PIN NOT DISENGANGING FROM SEAT RAIL. FURTHER DISASSEMBLY FOUND THE CABLE BROKEN INTERNALLY JUST ABOVE PIN RETURN SPRING. (PREVIOUS MDR DATED 6/25/03 SHOWED INCORRJun 25, 2003 · N2083F · Cessna 172R · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 2003FA0000784Elt · inoperativeNEW ELT WAS INOPERATIVE. RETURNED TO SUPPLIER.Jun 13, 2003 · N201QX · Mooney M20J · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 2004FA0000201Worm Gear · wornTHIS GEAR WAS REMOVED FROM THE GEAR ACTUATOR AFTER COMPLAINTS THAT THE LANDING GEAR CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS POPPING DURING RETRACTION. REPLACED THE GEARS IAW SB M20-190B EXACTLY 112.8 AIRCRAFT HOURS AGO. THE GEAR REMOVED IS SEVERELY WORN.Jun 10, 2003 · N201DD · Mooney M20J · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 2003FA0000413Spring · wornDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT BOTH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK SPRINGS WERE WORN 80 PERCENT OF THE WAY THROUGH WHERE THEY CONNECT TO THE LANDING GEAR.Apr 21, 2003 · N3811T · Piper PA28R180 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR AUS20030456Nut · failed(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR AXLE BOLT NUT FAILED. NOSEWHEEL SEPARATED FROM AIRCRAFT.Apr 19, 2003 · Amtr RV8 · Wheel/Ski/Float
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