Lycoming IO-360-L2A

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SDR UKW2001F00000Bushing · wornPILOT REPORTED POPPING NOISE COMING FROM LEFT MAIN GEAR WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. BOLT AND BOLT HOLE IN THE LANDING GEAR SPRING ASSEMBLE WAS FOUND TO BE WORN BEYOND LIMITS. AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN USED AS A FLIGHT SCHOOL AIRCRAFT SINCE NEW. CAUSE IS NOT KNOWN AT Aug 6, 2001 · N208SP · Cessna 172S · Main Landing GearSDR CA010831012Brushes · failed(CAN) - AIRCRAFT ALTERNATOR FAILED. - ALTERNATOR INTERIOR INSPECTION REVEALED A BROKEN BRUSH BLOCK ASSEMBLY CAUSED BY A INCORRECT INSTALLATION.Aug 2, 2001 · Cessna 172R · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2001FA0000145Servo · frozenSECOND FLIGHT OF THE DAY, TEMP 89F, DA 9444. ENGINE START WAS DIFFICULT, TAXI AND ENGINE RUN UP NORMAL. AIRCRAFT TOOK THE RUN WAY FOR TAKE OFF. WHEN THROTTLE WAS OPENED TO FULL POWER, ENGINE HAD POPPING NOISE AND WOULD ONLY DEVELOP 2000 RPM. TAKE OFF WAS ABORJul 18, 2001 · N949SP · Cessna 172S · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR 2001FA0000388Bulkhead · crackedTHE AREA AROUND THE NUTPLATE NEAREST TO THE PROPELLER ON THE AFT SPINNER BULKHEAD HAD CRACKED AND BROKEN FREE OF THE BULKHEAD IN FLIGHT. THE SECTION OF THE SPINNER ATTACHED TO THE BROKEN PIECE WAS PULLED AWAY FROM THE BULKHEAD. THE SPINNER HAD STARTED TO DEVJul 11, 2001 · N3526J · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2001FA0000129Servo · malfunctionedRPM SET TO 1500 FOR PURGING FUEL VAPORS PRIOR TO TAXI, TAXI AND RUN UP WERE NORMAL. WHEN FULL THROTTLE WAS APPLIED FOR TAKE OFF THE ENGINE WOULD NOT DEVELOP FULL POWER. IT WOULD ONLY DEVELOP 2000 RPM. MAINTENANCE INSTALLED CLEAR FUEL LINE ON OUTLET LINE FROMJun 29, 2001 · N948SP · Cessna 172S · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 2001FA0000130Cylinder · overheatedPILOT REPORTED ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH IN FLIGHT AND LOOSING ALTITUDE. MADE EMERGANCY LANDING, WENT OFF END OF RUNWAY AND WENT UPSIDE DOWN. AIRCRAFT RIGHTED AND MOVED TO HANGER. MAINTENANCE FOUND #2 CYLINDER EXHAUST PUSHROD BENT IN HALF & BROKEN, THE PJun 29, 2001 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Powerplant SystemSDR 2001FA0000164Bulkhead · crackedUPON A POSTFLIGHT INSPECTION, THE PROPELLER SPINNER BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY WAS DISCOVERED CRACKED. THE CORNER PORTION OF THE BULKHEAD WAS COMPLETELY RIPPED AWAY AND THE EDGE OF THE SPINNER WAS PEELING UP. PROBABLE CAUSE: MANUFACTURING DEFECT SUSPECTED.Apr 25, 2001 · N430CP · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 20010423CW006Camshaft · wornCAMSHAFT WORN ON NR 5 LOBE. CYLINDERS NR 3 AND NR 4 INTAKE VALVE NOT OPENING FULLY. PILOT REPORTED ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH.Mar 30, 2001 · N467CM · Cessna 172R · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20010410AP013Servo · malfunctionedENGINE RSA-5AD1 FUEL SERVO WILL NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. FUEL FLOW BELOW 1700 RPM IS TOO HIGH. IDLE SPEED AND MIXTURE CAN NOT BE SET TO MFG SPECIFICATIONS WITH SATISFACTORY ENGINE OPERATION. FUEL SERVO REMOVED, SENT FOR REPAIRS. MAJOR REPAIRS ACCOMPLISHED AMar 16, 2001 · N949SP · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 20010410AP014Fuel Control · malfunctionedENGINE RSA-5AD1 FUEL SERVO WILL NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. FUEL FLOW BELOW 1700 RPM IS TOO HIGH. IDLE SPEED AND MIXTURE CAN NOT BE SET TO MFG SPECIFICATIONS WITH SATISFACTORY ENGINE OPERATION. FUEL SERVO REMOVED, SENT FOR REPAIRS. MAJOR REPAIRS ACCOMPLISHED Mar 16, 2001 · N567JW · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 20010410AP015Fuel Control · malfunctionedENGINE RSA-5AD1 FUEL SERVO WILL NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. FUEL FLOW BELOW 1700 RPM IS TOO HIGH. IDLE SPEED AND MIXTURE CAN NOT BE SET TO MFG SPECIFICATIONS WITH SATISFACTORY ENGINE OPERATION. FUEL SERVO REMOVED, SENT FOR REPAIRS. MAJOR REPAIRS ACCOMPLISHED Mar 16, 2001 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 20010409CW016Cylinder · crackedAIRCRAFT WAS 4 MILES FROM AIRPORT WHEN A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD AND THE ENGINE STARTED VIBRATING AND MISSING. PILOT PULLED POWER BACK TO IDLE AND LANDED SAFELY AT AIRPORT. INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND NR 3 ENGINE CYLINDER WITH A CRACK, HALF AROUND CYLINDER. THISMar 6, 2001 · N441CA · Cessna 172R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20010413CW004Dowel Pin · misinstalledDURING ENGINE INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE NUMBER ONE MAIN BEARING DOWEL WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS WITH IN THE CRANKCASE BEARING DOWEL BORE. THE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED DOWEL PREVENTED THE NEW BEARING FROM FULLY SEATING WITHIN THE CRANKCASE BORE.Mar 5, 2001 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20010320CW002Bolt · mismanufacturedTHE SIX A2513-92 PROPELLER MOUNTING BOLTS ARE APPROX .250 INCHES TOO SHORT. THEY ARE THREE THREADS TOO SHORT FROM BEING FLUSH WITH THE BACK SIDE OF THE PRESSED IN NUT ON CRANKSHAFT FLANGE. A LONGER BOLT (APPROX .250 IN) WOULD CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. THIS AIRFeb 23, 2001 · N172N · Cessna 172R · Propeller AssemblySDR 20010323CW005Valve · inoperativeSERVO WAS CLEANED AND RECERTIFIED, WHICH PARTIALLY IMPROVED ENGINE PERFORMANCE. ENGINE STILL BACKFIRED AT 1300-1500 RPM. CLEANED INJECTORS, WITH NO CHANGE. REMOVED AND INSPECTED FUEL DISTRIBUTION VALVE. FOUND SMALL AMOUNT OF LINT PARTIALLY BLOCKING PASSAFeb 14, 2001 · N74GW · Cessna 172S · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR NX4200420Bearing · defectiveDURING ENGINE DISASSEMBLY FOR ROUTINE OVERHAUL IT WAS NOTED THAT SOME NR 3 MAIN BEARING SURFACE MATERIAL HAD RELEASED FROM THE BEARING SHELL.Feb 7, 2001 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR NX4200440Main Bearing · defectiveDURING ENGINE DISASSEMBLY FOR ROUTINE OVERHAUL IT WAS NOTED THAT SOME NR 2 MAIN BEARING SURFACE MATERIAL HAD RELEASED FROM THE BEARING SHELL.Feb 7, 2001 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR NX4200315Pump · defectiveWHEN REASSEMBLING THE OIL PUMP, IT WAS NOTED THAT DESPITE ATTEMPTS TO CENTER THE OIL PUMP BODY, THE IMPELLERS WOUL BIND WITH TORQUE APPLIED TO THE HOUSING. ALL DIMENTIONAL INSPECTIONS WERE WITHIN LIMITS. THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARED AFTER REPLACING THE COMBINATIOFeb 7, 2001 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 20010320CW010Servo · malfunctionedFUEL INJECTOR SERVO CAUSING ERATIC IDLE. BACK FIRING AND EXTREMELY RICH MIXTURE WHEN THROTTLE IS RETARDED. DISCUSSION WITH TECH REP SUGGESTED TO SEND UNIT TO REPAIR STATION FOR CLEANING. DUE TO SERVO MOUNTED VERTICALLY, NOT ALLOWING FUEL TO BE PROPERLY EXFeb 5, 2001 · N74GW · Cessna 172S · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR 20010209CW007Firewall · crackedFOUND 1.8 IN LONG CRACK IN FIREWALL. CRACK IS LOCATED BEHIND COWL SHOCKMOUNT BRACKET AT RIGHT FIREWALL STEP. REPAIRED CRACK IN ACCORDANCE WITH SB.Jan 11, 2001 · N9421Z · Cessna 172R · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/FirewallSDR 20010222CW009Starter · inoperativePILOT ATTEMPTED ENGINE START, STARTER WOULD NOT ROTATE. MAINTENANCE FOUND STARTER HAD TWO TERMINALS MELTED WHERE THAT ATTACH TO COMMUTATOR BRUSHES. REPLACED STARTER, OPERATIONAL CHECKED SAT.Jan 8, 2001 · N949SP · Cessna 172S · Engine StarterSDR 20010323CW017Starter · inoperativePILOT ATTEMPTED ENGINE START. FIRST FLIGHT OF THE DAY, STARTER WOULD NOT ROTATE. MAINTENANCE FOUND STARTER HAD TWO TERMINALS MELTED WHERE THEY ATTACH TO COMMUTATOR BRUSHES. REPLACED STARTER, OPERATIONAL CHECKED SAT.Jan 8, 2001 · N949SP · Cessna 172S · Engine StarterSDR 20010223CW002Servo · vapor lockENGINE START, RUN UP AND TAKEOFF NORMAL, WHEN THROTTLE WAS RETARDED, ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH WITH POPPING OUT EXHAUST. MIXTURE WAS READJUSTED WITH NO CHANGE. ADVANCED THROTTLE AND RETURNED TO HOME STATION. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. ENGINE RUN UP AFTER ENGINE Jan 5, 2001 · N567JW · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 20010302AP004Engine · malfunctionedI AM A STUDENT PILOT AND WAS AT 3000 FT AT A LEVEL CRUISE AND THE ENGINE SHUTTERED FOR APPROX. 1-3 SECONDS. WE NEVER LOST POWER AND CONTINUED ON. APPROX. 20 MINUTES LATER AT 2000'''' THE SAME CONDITION OCCURED. MY FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR FELT THAT WATER HAD PASSEDDec 23, 2000 · N23838 · Cessna 172R · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 20010129CW019Washer · disintegratedINTERNAL TO THE LW15473 FUEL PUMP, ON THE UPPER END OF THE PULL ROD, SHOWS A WASHER PN6413701 AND PN6413703. WASHER 64113701 WAS MISSING FROM THE PULL ROD AND BELIEVED TO BE FOUND IN THE SUMP ANDSUMP SCREEN IN PIECES.Dec 15, 2000 · N503ER · Cessna 172S · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 20001206SH026Crankshaft · failedTHIS ACFT RECEIVED NEW FROM CESSNA FACTORY. UPON REMOVAL OF PROPELLER TO FACILITATE INSTALL OF AFTERMARKET AIR CONDITIONERS, NOTED THAT 2 OF THE 4 PROPELLER ALIGNMENT BUSHINGS THAT ARE PRESSED INTO THE CRANKSHAFT FLANGE WERE EXTRUDED FROM THE BACKSIDE OF THE Oct 30, 2000 · N2269S · Cessna 172R · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20001103SH008Gyro · fluctuatesDIRECTIONAL GYRO PRECESSES ABOUT 5 DEGREES EVERY 10 MINUTES IN-FLIGHT. WITH VACUUM SYSTEM TEST KIT INSTALLED, DG PRECESSES ABOUT ONE-HALF DEGREE EVERY 15 MINUTES. ON THE NEW CESSNA AIRCRAFT, THE INSTRUMENTS AS WELL AS THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ARE HARD MOUNTED TOOct 16, 2000 · N9550Q · Cessna 172R · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 20001101SH011Servo · failedENGINE RSA-5AD1 FUEL SERVO WILL NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. FUEL FLOW BELOW 1700 RPM IS TOO HIGH, AT IDLE RPM IS ERRATIC, AND THE IDLE SPEED AND IDLE MIXTURE CANNOT BE SET TO SPECIFICATION WITH SATISFACTORY ENGINE OPERATION. FUEL SERVO REMOVED, SENT FOR REPAIR.Sep 28, 2000 · N948SP · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 20001019SH012Propeller · crackedPROPELLER SUBMITTED FOR SB 233A COMPLIANCE. PROPELLER FOUND CRACKED AS INDICATED IN THE SERVICE BULLETIN, IN THE PILOT BORE, FACE SIDE OF THE PROPELLER. PROPELLER IS TO BE RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR DISPOSITION. (X)Sep 27, 2000 · N325SP · Cessna 172S · Propeller AssemblySDR 20010212CW004Engine · failedUNEXPECTED ENGINE FAILURE DURING LANDING FLAIR. ON DUAL TRAINING FLIGHT, IP DEMONSTRATING A SHORT-FIELD LANDING , OVER AN OBSTACLE, IN THE LANDING FLAIR, THROTTLE IDLE, ENGINE QUIT, PROP STOPPED TURNING. IP LANDED UNEVENTFULLY AND PULLED OFF RUNWAY. CREW PESep 21, 2000 · N453SP · Cessna 172S · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 20001018SH006Fuel Line · vapor lockAFTER 3RD SORTIE OF THE DAY, AIRCRAFT SAT FOR 45 MINUTES BEFORE NEXT FLIGHT. ENGINE START WAS DIFFICULT USING HOT STARTING PROCEDURES WITH ENGINE RUNNING RPM WAS INCREASING AND DECREASING 200 RPM AND ENGINE OPERATION WAS ROUGH AND ERRATIC. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADAug 21, 2000 · N948SP · Cessna 172S · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 20001108SH031Fuel Line · vapor lockPILOT REPORTED AT 2,400 RPM, NO CLIMB POWER. TRIED ADJUSTING MIXTURE SETTINGS, NOTHING WORKED. ENGINE COUGHED ON DOWNWIND, ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB. MAINT ATTEMPTED ENGINE START AFTER PARKING ACFT. ENGINE WAS VAPOR LOCKED, WITH ELEC BOOST PUMP ON AND MIXTURE Aug 16, 2000 · N567JW · Cessna 172S · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR AU000568Engine · failed(AUS) ENGINE FAILED ON TAKEOFF RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING. AIRCRAFT DAMAGED. GROUND RUNS ON ENGINE COULD NOT REPLICATE FAULT AND ENGINE RAN OK.Jul 9, 2000 · Cessna 172R · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 20000623SH002Plug · wornPERFORMED LYC SI 1492B. DURING PHASE 2 INSPECTION, OIL FILTER WAS REMOVED AND CUT OPEN FOR INSPECTION. AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM FLAKES WERE DISCOVERED. ALL 4 CYLINDERS REMOVED ENOUGH TO INSPECT AND REPLACED 8 WORN PISTON PIN PLUGS WITH PN 60828 PLUGSJun 8, 2000 · N789EP · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000720SH011Plug · wornPERFORMED LYC SI 1492B. DURING THE PHASE 2 INSPECTION, OIL FILTER REMOVED AND CUT OPEN FOR INSPECTION. AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM FLAKES WERE DISCOVERED. ALL 4 CYLINDERS REMOVED ENOUGH TO INSPECT AND REPLACED 8 WORN PISTON PIN PLUGS WITH P/N 60828 PLUGJun 8, 2000 · N789EP · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000531SH006Seal · failedDURING FINAL APPROACH, PILOT NOTED LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATION. DURING INVESTIGATION OF OIL LOSS, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE OIL SEAL LIP WAS TURNED OUTWARD AND THE TENSION SPRING WAS MISSING. APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART OF OIL REMAINED IN THE OIL SUMP. SEAL WAS IN LOMay 2, 2000 · N502ER · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR AU000120Contactor · burned(AUS) IGNITION SWITCH CONTACTS BURNT/DAMAGED. AIRCRAFT IS NOT SUBJECT TO AD/ELECT/59.Apr 13, 2000 · Cessna 172R · Ignition SwitchingSDR AU000134Camshaft · spalled(AUS) CAMSHAFT LOBES AND ASSOCIATED LIFTER BODIES EXCESSIVELY SPALLED.Apr 4, 2000 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20000328SH001Engine · malfunctionedENGINE RAN ROUGH AND ALMOST SHUT DOWN DURING DESCENT. (X)Mar 21, 2000 · N9559D · Cessna 172R · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 20000329SH048Pump · inoperativeTHE CREW REPORTED THE ELECTRIC BOOST PUMP INOPERABLE. THE PUMP WAS REPLACED. THIS PUMP ROUTINELY FAILS IN THIS FLEET OF 172R AIRCRAFT, AND IN MOST CASES, PRODUCES METAL THAT CONTAMINATED THE FUEL INJECTION COMPONENTS. (X)Mar 16, 2000 · N416ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Boost PumpSDR 20000331SH021Engine · roughTHE ENGINE WAS REPORTED ROUGH IN CRUISE. CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)Mar 12, 2000 · N410ER · Cessna 172R · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 20000407SH030Engine · malfunctionedWHILE IN THE PATTERN ON A DUAL FLIGHT, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH ON THE CROSS-WIND LEG. IT CONTINUED DOING SO ON DOWN-WIND. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND A SUCCESSFUL LANDING WAS MADE. (X)Mar 7, 2000 · N476ER · Cessna 172R · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 20000407SH029Engine · malfunctionedDURING FINAL APPROACH, THE ENGINE STUMBLED AND RAN ROUGH. (X)Mar 6, 2000 · N445ER · Cessna 172R · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR AU000133Camshaft · spalled(AUS) CAMSHAFT LOBES AND ASSOCIATED LIFTER BODIES EXCESSIVELY SPALLED.Mar 3, 2000 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2000ZZZX713Injector Nozzle · failedPILOT EXPERIENCED A BRIEF ROUGHNESS IN CRUISE. THREE FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLES WERE CHANGED.Feb 17, 2000 · N498ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR 20000329SH005Spark Plug · dirtyDURING FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED ROUGH ENGINE OPERATION FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. THE SPARK PLUGS WERE SERVICED. (X)Feb 17, 2000 · N477ER · Cessna 172R · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 20000329SH006Spark Plug · dirtyDURING FLIGHT, PILOT REPORTED ROUGH ENGINE OPERATION FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE INJECTOR NOZZLES WERE CLEANED, THE SPARK PLUGS WERE SERVICED, AND THE ELECTRIC BOOST PUMP WAS REPLACED. (X)Feb 17, 2000 · N417ER · Cessna 172R · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 20000329SH007Flow Divider · malfunctionedDURING FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED ROUGH ENGINE OPERATION FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE FUEL FLOW DIVIDER WAS REPLACED AND THE NR 1 NOZZLE WAS REPLACED. (X)Feb 17, 2000 · N460ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR 20000405SH009Flow Divider · malfunctionedENGINE HAD MOMENTARY ROUGHNESS WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. REPLACED FUEL FLOW DIVIDER, FUEL SERVO, AND ELECTRIC BOOST PUMP. (X)Feb 15, 2000 · N403ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel DividerSDR 20000405SH010Nozzle · dirtyENGINE HAD MOMENTARY ROUGHNESS WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. CLEANED ALL FUEL NOZZLES. (X)Feb 15, 2000 · N403ER · Cessna 172R · Fuel Injector Nozzle
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