Lycoming IO-360-L2A

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duckdb -csv -c "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 = 'IO360L2A'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR AUS20030862Rivet · loose(AUS) RT FLAP INBOARD TRACK LOWER ATTACHMENT RIVETS WORKING.Aug 18, 2003 · Cessna 172R · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR AUS20030863Rivet · sheared(AUS) RT FLAP INBOARD TRACK LOWER ATTACHMENT RIVETS SHEARED. OTHER RIVETS WORKING.Aug 18, 2003 · Cessna 172R · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2003FA0000819Line · chafedNR 2 CYLINDER FUEL INJECTOR LINE RUBBING ON CYLINDER COOLING FIN, CAUSING A DEEP CUT IN OUTER WALL OF FUEL INJECTOR LINE, LEADING TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE.Jul 31, 2003 · N2370F · Cessna 172R · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR AUS20030838Pump · failed(AUS) FUEL BOOST PUMP FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND ONE VANE MISSING AND SIGNS OF ABRASION.Jul 29, 2003 · Cessna 172S · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AUS20030750Wheel · corroded(AUS) NOSE WHEEL CORRODED.Jul 16, 2003 · Cessna 172R · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AUS20030716Cable · misinstalled(AUS) AILERON CROSSOVER CABLE LOCATED IN RT WING WORN FLAT IN AREA WHERE CABLE RUNS ON FAIR LEAD. CABLE WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Jul 8, 2003 · Cessna 172R · Aileron Control SystemSDR CA030704003Motor · burned(CAN) ENGINE STARTER MOTOR WAS BURNED,Jun 23, 2003 · Cessna 172R · Engine StarterSDR 2003FA0000641Fuel Control · out of adjustDURING A RUNUP FOR A MAINTENANCE CHECK, THE IDLE RPM AS FOUND VERY LOW. IT WAS ADJUSTED AND CHECKED. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS FUEL CONTROL ENGINE COMBINATION THAT OCCURS REGULARLY.Jun 18, 2003 · N412ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000639Fuel Control · out of adjustDURING A PRE TAKEOFF ENGINE CHECK, THE ENGINE WAS IDLING AT APPROXIMATELY 1000 RPM, AND WAS ROUGH. THE FUEL CONTROL WAS ADJUSTED...Jun 18, 2003 · N405ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000640Fuel Control · out of adjustDURING A PRETAKEOFF IDLE CHECK, THE IDLE WAS FOUND TOO LOW AND ROUGH. THE FUEL CONTROL WAS ADJUSTD AND THE IDLE SPEED AND MIXURE CONFIRMED CORRECT..May 25, 2003 · N418ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA030528007Starter · failed(CAN) STARTER FAILED AFTER MINIMAL USE.May 20, 2003 · Cessna 172R · Engine StarterSDR 2003FA0000647Fuel Control · erraticDURING THE PRE TAKEOFF IDLE CHECK, THE IDLE RPM WAS FOUND VERY LOW. IT WAS ADJUSTED. THE IDLE MIXTURE/SPEED, ON THIS SERVO, IS VERY ERRATIC AND UNSTABLE WITHIN A VERY FEW NUMBER OF HOURS/DAYS.May 19, 2003 · N498ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000646Fuel Control · erraticDURING THE PRE TAKEOFF IDLE CHECK, THE IDLE RPM WAS FOUND VERY LOW. IT WAS ADJUSTED. THE IDLE MIXTURE/SPEED, ON THIS SERVO, IS VERY ERRATIC AND UNSTABLE WITHIN A VERY FEW NUMBER OF HOURS/DAYS.May 16, 2003 · N501ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000645Fuel Control · erraticDURING THE PRE TAKEOFF IDLE CHECK, THE IDLE RPM WAS FOUND VERY LOW. IT WAS ADJUSTED. THE IDLE MIXTURE/SPEED, ON THIS SERVO, IS VERY ERRATIC AND UNSTABLE WITHIN A VERY FEW NUMBER OF HOURS/DAYS.May 14, 2003 · N439ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000473Control Cable · chafedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LEFT AILERON BALANCE CABLE WAS FOUND CHAFING ON A FAIRLEAD LOCATED MIDWAY THROUGH THE FLAP WELL AREA. THE CABLE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO EXAMINE THOROUGHLY WHILE INSTALLED. A BORESCOPE CAN AID IN VIEWING THE AREA MORE ACCURATEMay 13, 2003 · N441ER · Cessna 172R · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2003FA0000474Control Cable · chafedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE RIGHT AILERON BALANCE CABLE WAS FOUND CHAFING ON A FAIRLEAD LOCATED MIDWAY THROUGH THE FLAP WELL AREA. THE CABLE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO EXAMINE THOROUGHLY WHILE INSTALLED. A BORESCOPE CAN AID IN VIEWING THE AREA MORE ACCURATMay 13, 2003 · N472ER · Cessna 172R · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2003FA0000472Control Cable · chafedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE RIGHT AILERON BALANCE CABLE (P/N 0510105-365) WAS FOUND CHAFING ON A FAIRLEAD LOCATED MIDWAY THROUGH THE FLAP WELL AREA. THE CABLE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO EXAMINE THOROUGHLY WHILE INSTALLED. A BORESCOPE CAN AID IN VIEWING THEMay 13, 2003 · N441ER · Cessna 172R · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2003FA0000477Control Cable · chafedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE RIGHT AILERON BALANCE CABLE (P/N 0510105-362) WAS FOUND CHAFING ON A FAIRLEAD LOCATED MIDWAY THROUGH THE FLAP WELL AREA. THE CABLE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO EXAMINE THOROUGHLY WHILE INSTALLED. A BORESCOPE CAN AID IN VIEWING THEMay 13, 2003 · N472ER · Cessna 172R · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2003FA0000443Manifold · inaccurateTHE PILOT REPORT A ROUGH ENGINE AT 1,000 FT. DURING SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION AND TROUBLESHOOTING, THE FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLES WERE CLEANED AND TESTED, THE FUEL MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED, AND THE FUEL SERVO WAS REPLACED.Apr 30, 2003 · N437ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000441Spinner · crackedDURING AN INSPECTION, THE SPINNER WAS FOUND CRACKED.Apr 30, 2003 · N407ER · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2003FA0000442Spark Plug · fouledTHE CREW REPORTED THE ENGINE (COUGHED) ON TAKE OFF. COMPLETED AN INSPECTION ON SUSPECT ITEMS. CLEANED, TESTED AND FLOW TESTED ALL NOZZLES, CLEANED AND TESTED SPARK PLUGS. SEVERAL WERE FOUND MARGINALLY FOULED. THIS ENGINE/FUEL CONTROL COMBINATION DOES REQUIRE SApr 30, 2003 · N477ER · Cessna 172R · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 2003FA0000421Servo · inaccurateDURING FLIGHT THE CREW REPORTED A ROUGH ENGINE. SUBSEQUENTLY THE FUEL SERVO AND FLOW DEVIDER WERE CHANGED.Apr 22, 2003 · N483ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000415Spinner · crackedPILOT WROTE UP MISSING SCREW. UPON EXAMINATION THE SPNNER AND BULKHEAD WERE FOUND CRACKED.Apr 21, 2003 · N409ER · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2003FA0000417Fuel Control · out of adjustDURING GROUND OPERATION, THE CREW NOTICED THE IDLE WAS TOO LOW TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT. THIS ENGINE/FUEL CONTROL COMBINATION REQUIRES A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF ADJUSTMENT TO MAINTAIN THE CORRECT IDLE MIXTURE AND SPEED.Apr 21, 2003 · N456ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000416Fuel Control · inaccurateDURING PRE TAKEOFF CHECK, THE IDLE WAS TOO LOW TO CONTINUE. THIS ENGINE/FUEL CONTROL COMBINATION REQUIRES SUBSTANTIAL ADJUSTMENT TO MAINTAIN THE CORRECT IDLE.Apr 21, 2003 · N409ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA030423007Lanyard · chafed(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE LANYARD CABLE WHICH LINKS THE ELT SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE ELT ANTENNA SUPPORT BRACKET HAS ENOUGH SLACK IN ITS LENGTH THAT IT RUBS AGAINST THE FUSELAGE (EMPENNAGE) SKIN. THE LANYARD APPEARS TO BE STEEL, Apr 17, 2003 · Cessna 172R · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 2003FA0000798Bolt · improper partTHE PROPELLER MOUNTING BOLTS ON NEW AC MODEL SEEM TO BE TOO SHORT. THEY DO NOT EXTRUDE AT ALL THRU THE CRANKSHAFT PRESSED THREADED BUSHINGS. USUALLY THE THREADS WILL EXTRUDE 2-3 THREADS THRU THE BUSHING. RECOMMENDATION IS TO HAVE A LONGER BOLT INSTALLED SO Apr 3, 2003 · N397SP · Cessna 172S · FastenersSDR 2003FA0000383Cylinder · inoperativePRIOR TO ENGINE START, PILOT COULD NOT GET SEAT BACK TO STAY UPRIGHT. LOCK CYLINDER WILL ALLOW SEAT BACK TO FULLY RECLINE.Apr 1, 2003 · N3519U · Cessna 172S · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 2003FA0000362Carburetor · inaccurateDURING PRE TAKEOFF RUN, THE IDLE SPEED WOULD DROP TO ABOUT 500 RPM WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS REDUCED TO THE STOP. THIS ENGINE FUEL CONTROL COMBINATION REQUIRES SUBSTANTIAL ADJUSTMENT TO MAINTAIN THE CORRECT IDLE SPEED/MIXTURE.Mar 31, 2003 · N418ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000333Carburetor · inoperativeDURING PRE-TAKEOFF CHECK, THE CREW REDUCED THE THROTTLE TO CHECK THE IDLE SPEED. THE ENGINE WOULD ALMOST QUIT EACH TIME IT WAS ATTEMPTED. THIS ENGINE/FUEL CONTROL COMBINATION REQUIRES SUBSTANTIAL ADJUST FOR A VERY FEW HOURS FLOWN.Mar 27, 2003 · N478ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000334Spinner · crackedDURING AN INSPECTION, THE SPINNER WAS FOUND CRACKED. ALL MFG. SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS PROBLEM HAD BEEN COMPLIED WITH.Mar 27, 2003 · N408ER · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2003FA0000335Carburetor · inaccurateDURING PRE TAKEOFF IDLE CHECK, THE SPEED WAS ONLY 300-500 RPM. THIS ENGINE/FUEL CONTROL COMBINATION REQUIRES SUBSTANTIAL ADJUSTMENT OVER A FEW HOURS TYPICALLY.Mar 27, 2003 · N404ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000336Spinner · crackedDURING AN INSPECTION, THE SPINNER WAS FOUND CRACKED.Mar 27, 2003 · N425ER · Cessna 172R · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR AUS20030513Fuel Control · contaminated(AUS) FUEL CONTROL UNIT AIR CHAMBER CONTAMINATED WITH FUEL. CAUSED BY OVERPRIMING.Mar 27, 2003 · Cessna 172R · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000320Carburetor · inaccurateDURING PRE TAKEOFF GROUND OPERATIONAL CHECK, THE IDLE SPEED WAS ONLY ABOUT 400 RPM. IT WAS ADJUSTED ALONG WITH THE MIXTURE. THIS ENGINE FUEL CONTROL COMBINATION WAS THE SUBJECT OF AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE VARIOUS OTHER COMPONENTS OF THMar 22, 2003 · N497ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000312Carburetor · inaccurateTHE CREW REPORTED A ROUGH ENGINE DURING VARIOUS PHASES OF THE PRE-TAKE OFF RUN UP. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING AND TESTING, THE FUEL CONTROL, FLOW DIVIDER AND ONE FUEL NOZZLE WERE REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PARTS. THIS ENGINE/FUEL CONTROL COMBINATION HAS BEEN THE SUBMar 20, 2003 · N444ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000337Carburetor · inaccurateDURING NORMAL OPERATIONS, THE ENGINE WOULD SPUTTER AND RUN VERY IRREGULARLY AT IDLE. AFTER ROUTINE IDLE SPEED/MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT THE ENGINE RAN PROPERLY. THIS ENGINE/FUEL CONTROL COMBINATION REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT OF THE IDLE SPEED/MIXTURE MORE OFTEN THAN TYPICALMar 20, 2003 · N472ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000311Carburetor · inaccurateTHE CREW REPORTED A ROUGH IDLE DURING GROUND OPERATION. THIS ENGINE/AIRCRAFT COMBINATION HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE REGARDING UNSTABLE IDLE/MIXTURE ISSUES. IT IS NOT UNCOMMON FOR THIS SITUATION TO OCCUR NOT ONLY DURING INSPECTION GROUNDMar 17, 2003 · N420ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000309Carburetor · inaccurateTHE CREW REPORTED A ROUGH IDLE DURING GROUND OPERATION. THIS ENGINE/AIRCRAFT COMBINATION HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF AN AD REGARDING UNSTABLE IDLE/MIXTURE ISSUES. IT IS NOT UNCOMMON FOR THIS SITUATION TO OCCUR NOT ONLY DURING INSPECTION GROUND RUNS, BUT ALSO DURINMar 14, 2003 · N432ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000310Carburetor · inaccurateTHE CREW REPORTED A ROUGH IDLE DURING GROUND OPERATION. THIS ENGINE/AIRCRAFT COMBINATION HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE REGARDING UNSTABLE IDLE/MIXTURE ISSUES. IT IS NOT UNCOMMON FOR THIS SITUATION TO OCCUR NOT ONLY DURING INSPECTION GROUNDMar 14, 2003 · N420ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000283Bulkhead · crackedDURING INSPECTION, THE REAR SPINNER BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED. THIS IS A COMMON OCCURANCE WITH THIS PART.Mar 7, 2003 · N405ER · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2003FA0000281Fuel Control · erraticDURING A PRE TAKEOFF IDLE CHECK, THE ENGINE RAN EXTREMELY SLOW. IT WAS ADJUSTED. THIS ENGINE/FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE CONCERNING IDLE ANOMALIES.Mar 6, 2003 · N497ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000282Fuel Control · erraticDURING A PRE TAKE OFF IDLE CHECK, THE ENGINE IDLED VERY SLOWLY. IT WAS ADJUSTED. THIS ENGINE/FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE REGARDING ERRATIC IDLE OPERATION.Mar 6, 2003 · N407ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000252Valve · scoredTHE CREW REPORTED FLUCTUATING IDLE DURING GROUND CHECK. THE CREW RETURNED TO THE RAMP. TYPICALLY THIS IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A REPORTABLE EVENT, HOWEVER THIS ENGINE/AIRCRAFT COMBINATION HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE REGARDING UNSTABLE IDMar 5, 2003 · N416ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000243Spinner · crackedTHE PROP SPINNER ON THE 172 RS SERIES CRACKS VERY FREQUENTLY. THE CRACKS RADIATE FROM THE CUT OUT FOR THE PROP BLADES.Mar 1, 2003 · N448ER · Cessna 172R · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2003FA0000244Engine · fluctuatesDURING AN INSPECTION THE IDLE WAS FOUND TO BE ABOUT 900 RPM. TYPICALLY THIS IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A REPORTABLE EVENT, HOWEVER THIS ENGINE/AIRCRAFT COMBINATION HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE REGARDING UNSTABLE IDLE/MIXTURE ISSUES. IT IS NOMar 1, 2003 · N497ER · Cessna 172R · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2003FA0000270Injector · restrictedDURING CRUISE, THE ENGINE SPUTTERED FOR 1-2 SECONDS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO HOME BASE. A THOROUGH INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE AND SYSTEMS WAS MADE, AND THE ONLY OBSERVABLE ITEM WAS A FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLE THAT PRODUCED A MINOR IRREGULAR FLOW PATTERN DURING TFeb 20, 2003 · N433ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR 2003FA0000263Fuel Control · failedDURING A PRE TAKE OFF IDLE CHECK, THE ENGINE QUIT. THIS ENGINE/FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM IS THE SUBJECT OF AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE CONCERNING UNSTABLE IDLE TENDENCIES.Feb 19, 2003 · N420ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000265Fuel Control · fluctuatesTHE CREW REPORTED A ROUGH IDLE DURING GROUND OPERATION. THIS ENGINE/AIRCRAFT COMBINATION HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE REGARDING UNSTABLE IDLE/MIXTURE ISSUES. IT IS NOT UNCOMMON FOR THIS SITUATION TO OCCUR NOT ONLY DURING INSPECTION GROUNDFeb 19, 2003 · N416ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000262Fuel Nozzle · obstructedON TAKE OFF THE ENGINE RAN ROUGH. INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT ONE FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLE WAS FOUND WITH AN IRREGULAR FLOW. IT WAS REPLACED.Feb 18, 2003 · N456ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Injector Nozzle
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