# Service difficulty reports: Lycoming IO-360-B1E

A list on [Lycoming IO-360-B1E](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-360-b1e.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2021FA0000108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000108.md): Piston Pin · mismanufactured · Apr 19, 2021 · N42FK · Amtr GLASAIRIISFT · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > LYCOMING PISTON PIN PLUG PART NUMBER 72198---IMPROPER MACHINING.--- SIX PISTON PIN PLUGS HAD TO BE MEASURED UNTIL WE FOUND ONLY TWO THAT WERE WITHIN THE LYCOMING TABLE OF LIMITS SOME WERE TRUNCATED--- IE BIGGER AT ONE END THAN THE OTHER
- [SDR 2015FA0000069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000069.md): Arm · binding · Feb 25, 2015 · N7578J · Piper PA28R180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LANDING GEAR EXTENDED FOR LANDING. PILOT REPORTED NO NLG LOCK INDICATION. AFTER LANDING, THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED WHEN THE PILOT LOWERED THE NOSE. DURING THE LANDING PHASE THE NOSE GEAR WAS PUSHED BACK INTO WHEEL WELL, WHICH BUILT PRESSURE CAUSING MLG TO U
- [SDR P48S2014FA0000339](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P48S2014FA0000339.md): Spar · cracked · May 13, 2014 · N4998J · Piper PA28R180 · Wing Spar
  > ACFT CAME BACK FROM TRAINING FLIGHT WITH LEFT GEAR LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED, AFTER A QUICK VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND THAT AFT WING SPAR WHERE LT LANDING GEAR MOUNTS HAD BEEN CRACKED, TEARING THE BOTTOM AFT SKIN AND SHEARING TOP SKIN MOUNTING RIVETS.
- [SDR CA120711004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120711004.md): Tube · cracked · Jul 9, 2012 · Piper PA28R180 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) THE ACFT WAS IN CRUISE AT 3500 FT AND START TO HAVE AN OIL LEAK, POWER SETTING WAS 2300 RPM AT 24" OF BOOST. ENGINE POWER WAS REDUCE TO 1500 RPM AND DESCEND START. AFTER COUPLE MINUTE, PILOT COULD NOT SEE IN WINDSHIELD AND ENGINE QUIT. EMERGENCY LANDIN
- [SDR 2009F00087](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009F00087.md): Piston · failed · Jul 31, 2009 · N4672J · Piper PA28R180 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > PISTON FAILED AT PISTON PIN POINT. STRESS MARKS FOUND ON INITIAL INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA080318008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080318008.md): Servo · malfunctioned · Mar 17, 2008 · Piper PA28R180 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > (CAN) CHECKED IAW EMERGENCY AWD 2008-06-51. FOUND, DID NOT APPLY BY DATE BUT WHEN VISUALLY INSPECTED FOUND SAME PROBLEM AS REPORTED IN AWD. O/H DATE WAS JANUARY 28, 2005. AWD STATED AUGUST 22, 2006. ALL SERVOS MAY NEED TO BE CHECKED. (TC NR 20080318008)
- [SDR 2006FA0000786](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000786.md): Drive Gear · broken · Aug 4, 2006 · N981CP · Cessna 172R · Engine Starter
  > BENDIX DRIVE GEAR BROKE INTO PIECES AFTER 1 YEAR OF SERVICE. (K)
- [SDR 1120057261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1120057261.md): Pump · mismanufactured · Nov 20, 2005 · N3843T · Piper PA28R180 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > PILOT NOTED RAPID LOSS OF ENGINE OIL PRESSURE. INITIATED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. VISUAL INSPECTION OF MODIFIED P/N 68761 DRAINBACK LINE CUTOFF FOR AIR-SIPHON PUMP ( AIR-OIL SEPARATOR STC NR SA3687WE INSTALLATION FOUND SHARP, UNDRESSED AND UNBEADED IAW ORIGINA
- [SDR 2005FA0001546](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001546.md): Support Bracket · broken · Nov 14, 2005 · N967SP · Cessna 172S · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > DURING APPROACH TO LANDING LT FLAP RETRACTED WHILE RT FLAP REMAINED EXTENDED. AN ASYMMETRICAL FLAP LANDING WAS MADE WITH MUCH DIFFICULTY BUT WITHOUT INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A FLAP SUPPORT BRACKET PN 0523231-24 LOCATED WITHIN THE WING HAD FAILED
- [SDR A1Z2005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/A1Z2005F00000.md): Magneto · failed · Aug 11, 2005 · N7565J · Piper PA28R180 · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAGNETO EXIBITED EXCESSIVE DROP AT RUN-UP. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE ROTATING MAGNET SHAFT HAD DISINTEGRATED BETWEEN THE FWD BEARING AND THE ROTATING MAGNET THE 2 WERE SEPARATED COMPLETELY. THE FAILURE DID NOT APPEAR TO BE CAUSED BY STRESS. IT EXIBITED E
- [SDR 2005FA0000032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000032.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Dec 1, 2004 · N35253 · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner Section
  > DURING 100 HRS INSPECTION, FOUND FWD BULKHEAD OF THE SPINNER CRACKED 4 PLACES AROUND PROPELLER BOLT HOLES. RECOMMENDATION: BULKHEAD MATERIAL STRONGER OR THICKER. (WP07200507539)
- [SDR CA041101004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041101004.md): Crankcase · cracked · Oct 20, 2004 · Piper PA28R180 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE ENGINE HAD AN OIL LEAK AT THE LT FRONT OF THE CRANKCASE. IT WAS CLEANED. A CLOSE CHECK FOUND TWO CRACKS LEAVING OIL. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT OUT FOR REPAIRS.
- [SDR 2004FA0000300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000300.md): Bridal Cable · worn · Mar 8, 2004 · N642SP · Cessna 172S · Autopilot System
  > ROLL SERVO BRIDLE CABLE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. TOP PORTION OF CABLE WAS WRAPPED AROUND PRIMARY AILERON CABLE, CAUSING BRIDLE CABLE TO CHAFE AGAINST A PULLEY FLANGE. INSTALLATION OF CABLE ASSEMBLY OCCURRED AT THE FACTORY AND HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED SINCE AIR
- [SDR 2004FA0000059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000059.md): Flow Divider · bypassing · Jan 12, 2004 · N4658J · Piper PA28R180 · Fuel Divider
  > FUEL FLOW DIVIDER, TEARDOWN AND TEST OF DIVIDER SHOWED UNIT WAS BY-PASSING FUEL, WHICH INTERRUPTED FLOW OF FUEL TO ENG UNDER HIGH POWER SETTINGS, LEADING TO INTERRUPTION OF ENG POWER AND/OR TOTAL LOSS OF ENG POWER. FURTHER TEAR DOWN, REVEALED DIAPHRAGM WAS S
- [SDR AUS20021372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021372.md): Hub · damaged · Nov 30, 2002 · Piper PA28R180 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER HUB PRELOAD SHELF MACHINED OR ALTERED. SUSPECT PROPELLER HAD SUFFERED A STRIKE IN THE PAST. UNAPPROVED REPAIR / MODIFICATION. PERSONNEL / MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR AUS20021047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021047.md): Fitting · broken · Sep 5, 2002 · Piper PA28R180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR FITTING BROKE INTO FOUR PIECES DURING FLIGHT AND LANDING GEAR FELL FREE BUT DID NOT LOCK. DURING INVESTIGATION THE SAME PART WAS REMOVED FROM THE RH MAIN LANDINGGEAR (PNO 67031-03) AND WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE BADLY CRACKED.
- [SDR AUS20020908](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020908.md): Actuator · cracked · Jul 20, 2002 · Piper PA28R180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK ACTUATOR DEFORMED AND CRACKED.INVESTIGATION FOUND WASHERS HAD BEEN ADDED BETWEEN THE FRONT ANDREAR HOOK ON THE LINK ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR AUS20020379](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020379.md): Brushes · worn · Feb 5, 2002 · Piper PA28R180 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > (AUS) MLG HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR FAILED TO OPERATE DUE TO WORN BRUSHES.
- [SDR 2001FA0000494](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000494.md): Connector · loose · Oct 23, 2001 · N35331 · Cessna 172R · Communications System
  > COM 1 AND COM 2 INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. UPON INSPECTION FOUND SMALL COLLARS THAT COME WITH 90 DEGREE CONNECTOR LOOSE IN THE REAR OF BOTH COM 1 AND COM 2 COAX CONNECTORS.
- [SDR 2001FA0000160](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000160.md): Cylinder · separated · Jun 4, 2001 · N3708T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > THE NUMBER ONE CYLINDER HEAD SEPERATED FROM THE CYLINDER RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT DESTROYING THE AIRCRAFT AND INJURING THE PILOT. NOTE: THE ENGINE EXCEEDED THE MANUFACTURERS CALENDER TBO OF 12 YEARS AND 2000 HOURS.
- [SDR 20000828SH026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000828SH026.md): Diaphragm · worn · Aug 15, 2000 · N26PB · Amtr SH2R · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > SERVO HAD WORN THROTTLE SHAFT BUSHINGS AND IDLE LINK LEVER HOLES. COMPONENT APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN SUBJECTED TO ABNORMAL VIBRATION INPUT. TIME SINCE LAST OVERHAUL - MAY 1965. ALL INSPECTION DATA IS AVAILABLE ON JWO 2705. (X)
- [SDR 20000404SH019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000404SH019.md): Mount · cracked · Dec 8, 1999 · N7625J · Piper PA28R180 · Engine Mount Section
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOTICED A RUST COLORED AREA ON THE ENG MOUNT, LOWER CROSSTUBE, ON LT SECTION. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED TUBE WAS CRACKED ALMOST ALL THE WAY AROUND. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND THE CRACKED AREA WELDED. NOTE: SUBMITTER STATED IN THE
- [SDR 20000404SH020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000404SH020.md): Mount · cracked · Dec 8, 1999 · N251DB · Piper PA28R180 · Engine Mount Section
  > DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND THE ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED, LOWER CROSS MEMBER, LEFT SIDE. REMOVED ENGINE AND FOUND THE TUBE CRACKED ALMOST ALL THE WAY AROUND. WELDED. (X)
- [SDR AU990723](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990723.md): Rudder · separated · Jul 9, 1999 · Amtr MUSTANG2 · Rudder Structure
  > (AUS) RUDDER FLUTTER CAUSED THE RUDDER TO SEPARATE FROM THE FIN REAR SPAR AT THE HINGE POINT.
- [SDR AU990542](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990542.md): Bracket · corroded · Jun 11, 1999 · Piper PA28R180 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE BRACKET CORRODED.
- [SDR AU990543](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990543.md): Nut · cracked · Jun 10, 1999 · Piper PA28R180 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) LT AND RT MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACKET SUPPORT NUTS CRACKED. FOUND DURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION.
- [SDR 98ZZZX190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX190.md): Housing · cracked · Dec 3, 1997 · N4957J · Piper PA28R180 · Magneto/Distributor
  > INSPECTION FOUND BOTH MAGNETO HOUSINGS ARE CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. SUSPECT THAT WHEN NEW COILS WERE INSTALLED, THE WEDGES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR OVERDRIVEN INTO POSITION.
- [SDR 98ZZZX191](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX191.md): Housing · cracked · Dec 3, 1997 · N4957J · Piper PA28R180 · Magneto/Distributor
  > INSP FOUND BOTH MAGNETO HOUSINGS ARE CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. SUSPECT THAT WHEN NEW COILS WERE INSTALLED, THE WEDGES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR OVERDRIVEN INTO POSITION.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3703](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3703.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 14, 1997 · N4620J · Piper PA28R180 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THREE OF THE CYLINDERS WERE FOUND CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORTS. RESEARCH OF LOG BOOKS INDICATE CYLINDERS WERE OVERHAULED BY CHROME PLATE IN 1979.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5304.md): Pump · port blocked · May 1, 1996 · N7567J · Piper PA28R180 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > PILOT REPORTED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. CAUSE WAS A RUBBER WASHER BLOCKING FUEL OUTLET PORT OF A NEW TEXTRON FUEL PUMP. TEXTRON SB 525 ADDRESSES THE PROBLEM. NO AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE HAS BEEN ISSUED TO DATE. SUBMITTER STATES THERE ARE 4 KNO
- [SDR 95ZZZX6617](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6617.md): Connect Rod · bolt failed · Oct 23, 1995 · N7471J · Piper PA28R180 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > NR 4 CONNECTING ROD CAP CAME OFF. ENGINE FAILED. ENGINE TEAR DOWN REVEALED THAT ONE NUT CAME OFF OF ONE CONNECTING ROD BOLT AND THE OTHER CONNECTING ROD BOLT BROKE. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT ONE CONNECTING ROD BOLT WAS MISSING FROM THE NR 2 CONNECTING ROD. TH

## 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 = 'IO360B1E'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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