# Service difficulty reports: Lycoming O-320-A2B A list on [Lycoming O-320-A2B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-a2b.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. Page 1 of 2 · 71 reports - [SDR 2026FA0000342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000342.md): Thrust Button · melted · May 9, 2026 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > INSPECTION PERFORMED SHORTLY AFTER MAJOR ENGINE OVERHAUL DUE TO SUSPECTED DEFECTIVE SUPERIOR ROCKER SHAFT THRUST BUTTONS INSTALLED AT MAJOR OVERHAUL. THRUST BUTTONS WERE PARTIALLY MELTED, DEFECTIVE THRUST BUTTONS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH LYCOMING THRUST BUTTO - [SDR 2022FA0000551](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000551.md): Carburetor · misoverhauled · Sep 23, 2022 · N8576 · Piper PA18150 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > DURING DESCENT AND THROTTLE REDUCTION INTO KBZN, THIS AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS DUE TO A HYDRAULIC LOCKING OF THE ACCELERATOR PUMP IN THE CARBURETOR. THIS WAS IDENTIFIED THOUGH SUBSEQUENT TESTING. THE THROTTLE COULD BE REDUCED AND FILL THE ACCELERATOR - [SDR CA190619001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190619001.md): Cable · separated · May 13, 2019 · Piper PA12 · Power Lever > (CAN) THROTTLE REPORTED LOOSE. INSPECTED AND FOUND THROTTLE CABLE SEPARATED WHERE SLEEVE CRIMPS ON THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT. (TC# 20190619001) - [SDR CA190304019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190304019.md): Support · cracked · Mar 1, 2019 · Piper PA12 · Reciprocating Engine Front Section > (CAN) WHILE INSPECTING AT ANNUAL ONE OF THE AMES NOTICED AN ODD LINE THAT LOOKED LIKE A CRACK ON THE STARTER RING GEAR SUPPORT. HAD COMPANY PERFORM NDT AND A 4 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND AT THE SUSPECTED SPOT ALSO A SMALLER CRACK IN ANOTHER SPOT. - [SDR 2016FA0000289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000289.md): Fastener · loose · Jun 10, 2016 · N2899G · Bbavia 7GCAA · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead > UPON PERFORMING INSPECTION, FOUND 1 RIB NAIL MISSING AND 1 RIB NAIL LOOSE IN RT OTBD WING, 2 BAYS OTBD OF WING LIFT STRUT. INSPECTION DID NOT INDICATE A CRACK, IT APPEARS THAT THE NAILS WERE LOOSE IN THE HOLE, NAILS WERE SMOOTH NAILS AND DID NOT CONTAIN A RIB - [SDR CA150916003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150916003.md): Cylinder · loose · Sep 5, 2015 · Bbavia 7GCB · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > (CAN) THE LT MLG OLEO ASSY DETACHED FROM THE AXLE STRUT ASSY. THE OLEO CYLINDER HAD UNTHREADED FROM THE CAP ON THE AXLE STRUT, THE LOCK NUT WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE CYLINDER BUT DID NOT PREVENT THE CYLINDER FROM UNTHREADING. - [SDR CA150527009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150527009.md): Carburetor · defective · May 14, 2015 · Piper PA18 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > (CAN) AIRCRAFT TOOK OFF FOR ONE OF THE INITIAL FLIGHTS WITH THE NEWLY OVERHAULED FACTORY ENG. THE ACFT IS A PA22-160 BUSHMASTER & IS EQUIPPED WITH FLOATS. THE FLIGHT WAS ABOUT AN HOUR & HAD JUST DONE A TOUCH & GO ON THE WATER. THEY WERE TURNING BACK AROUND - [SDR CA141020007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141020007.md): Spar · cracked · Oct 20, 2014 · Blanca 7GCBC · Wing Spar > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION FOR FERRY FLIGHT DEFECT IN BUTT END OF SPAR AT ATTACH FITTING NOTICED A/C GROUND FOR REPAIRS AND FURTHER EVALUATION. - [SDR 2014FA0000451](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000451.md): Magneto · failed · Jul 25, 2014 · N8943 · Blanca 7GCBC · Magneto/Distributor > AFTER GROUND RUN, DISCOVERED THAT THE LT MAGNETO HAD FAILED IN FLIGHT. - [SDR 2014FA0000042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000042.md): Crankshaft · failed · Jan 21, 2014 · N5310W · Piper PA28* · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED AN ENGINE STOPPAGE, WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY AN EMERGENCY LANDING. A POST ENGINE TEARDOWN INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT HAD SEPARATED JUST INBD FROM THE NR 3 CYLINDER ROD MOUNTING JOURNAL. - [SDR 2013FA0000419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000419.md): Chip Detector · fractured · Jul 24, 2013 · N76KG · Robsin R22BETAII · Tail Rotor Gearbox > DURING 500 HOUR TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX FLUSH PRODEDURE, FOUND PLASTIC FALLING OUT OF CHIP DETECTOR/DRAIN WHEN REMOVED FROM GEARBOX. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES CHIP DETECTOR TO MAKE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND MAY SEEP OIL, BECOMES UNUSABLE. - [SDR CA100813006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100813006.md): Engine · making metal · Aug 11, 2010 · Piper PA18150 · Engine (Reciprocating) > (CAN) DURING ROUTINE (50 HR) INSP OF THE ENGINE - METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND WHEN THE OIL SCREEN WAS CHECKED. METAL SHAVINGS WERE CONFIRMED BY A MAGNET TO BE STEEL. ENGINE WAS REMOVED - SERVICEABLE ENGINE WAS INSTALLED AND ACFT WAS RELEASED TO SERVICE. - [SDR CA091105002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091105002.md): Control Cable · frayed · Nov 2, 2009 · Piper PA18150 · Aileron Control System > (CAN) DURING AN INSP WHICH INCLUDED REMOVING THE FLOOR, THE AME NOTICED A SHINY SPOT ON THE RT AILERON CABLE WHERE IT PASSES A PULLY AND MEETS THE FUSELAGE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS EVIDENT THAT THE CABLE WAS FRAYED. THERE WERE SEVERAL BROKEN STRANDS - [SDR 2009FA0000976](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000976.md): Cylinder · worn · Oct 5, 2009 · N7667H · Piper PA12 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > THIS ENG WAS O/H IN MAR 2007 AND CURRENTLY HAS 237.3 HRS SINCE O/H. THE MATERIAL AT LWR END OF THE INTAKE VALVE KEYS WORE AWAY ALLOWING THE UPPER VALVE SPRING SEAT TO MOVE TOO HIGH ON THE VALVE STEM. THIS CAUSED THE ROCKER ARM TIP TO WEAR ABNORMALLY RESULTIN - [SDR CA090612004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090612004.md): Housing · cracked · Jun 12, 2009 · Cessna 150H · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > (CAN) DURING GROUND RUN AFTER ANNUAL INSP OIL APPEARED ON THE WINDSHIELD SHORTLY AFTER STARTING. ENG WAS SHUTDOWN WITH NO FURTHER DAMAGE AND THE UPPER LT FLANGE OF THE OIL PRESSURE SCREEN HSG WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. UPON REMOVAL OF THE HSG THE FLANGE DEPART - [SDR MWP2009F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWP2009F00000.md): Housing · broken · Mar 31, 2009 · N987JB · Amtr MA5 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > ENGINE LOST ALL OIL WHILE IN FLIGHT. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS PERFORMED. UPON INSP IT WAS NOTED THAT NO OIL APPEARED ON DIP STICK. ACFT WAS DISASSEMBLED AND HAULED TO AIRPORT. ALTHOUGH INSP WAS PERFORMED TO DETERMINE WHERE OIL LEAK WAS. AFTER REMOVING OIL - [SDR CA090327006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090327006.md): Piston · cracked · Feb 18, 2009 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (CAN) ENGINE TORN DOWN DUE TO PROPELLER STRIKE, CUSTOMER DECIDED TO OVERHAUL ENGINE. PISTON REMOVED FROM CYLINDER AND 2 PISTONS WERE FOUND TO HAVE CRACKS IN PISTON SKIRT. PISTONS AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED. - [SDR CA080416003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080416003.md): Elt · inoperative · Apr 16, 2008 · Bbavia 7GCAA · Emergency Locator Beacon > (CAN) WHEN TESTING UNIT FOR ITS 12 MONTH CERTIFICATION IAW CAR 571 APPENDIX G, UNIT DID NOT HAVE ANY TRANSMIT POWER. ELT TRANSMITTER BOARD REPLACED AND UNIT TESTED SERVICEABLE. (TC NR 20080416003) - [SDR CA080226001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080226001.md): Throttle Body · loose · Feb 22, 2008 · Piper PA18A135 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > (CAN) DURING GROUND RUN UP PRIOR TO ANNUAL INSPECTION, ENGINE OBTAINED A MAXIMUM RPM OF 1900. INSPECTION FOUND CARBURETOR THROTTLE BODY SCREWS LOOSE AND FUEL STAINS ON BOWL. CARBURETOR REMOVED AND FORWARDED TO REPAIR FACILITY. (TC N 20080226001) - [SDR CA070917006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070917006.md): Throttle Cable · failed · Sep 12, 2007 · Piper PA12 · Power Lever > (CAN) AIRCRAFT ON FLOATS. PILOT DEPARTED RIVER AND WHEN THE PILOT PULLED THE ENGINE BACK THE RPM WOULD NOT RETARD. PILOT TURNED ONE MAG OFF AND HELD THE AIRCRAFT NOSE UP TO PREVENT ENGINE OVER-SPEED AND RETURNED TO STARTING POINT. PILOT PULLED MIXTURE WHEN HE - [SDR 2007FA0000631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000631.md): Spar · cracked · Jun 28, 2007 · N11666 · Bbavia 7GCAA · Wing Spar > (2) LONGITUDINAL CRACKS AT SPAR HINGE FITTING. SHAKING AND EXPANDING OF WOOD FIBERS DUE TO MOISTURE OR LACK OF. RECOMMEND USING ALUMINUM SPARS OF SUFFICIENT SIZE AND STRENGTH. (K) - [SDR 2007FA0000623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000623.md): Fuel · contaminated · Jun 16, 2007 · N6195Z · Piper PA25 · Fuel Storage > WATER IN FUEL. (K) - [SDR CA061002005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061002005.md): Cable · damaged · Aug 31, 2006 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Aileron Tab Control System > (CAN) IAW AD 2005-24-10 AND MFG SERVICE LETTER NR 427, THE FLIGHT CONTROL CABLE INCLUDED IN THE WING RETROFIT KIT WAS INSPECTED FOR PROPER SWAGING. AILERON CABLES REQUIRED PROPER SWAGING. (TC NR 20061002005) - [SDR CA060905002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060905002.md): Bolt · sheared · Aug 30, 2006 · Piper PA18150 · Main Landing Gear > (CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FORWARD LT LANDING GEAR ATTACH BOLT WAS LOOSENED IN THE FUSELAGE ATTACH FITTING. CLOSER EXAMINATION FOUND THE BOLT TO BE SHEARED ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN THE SHANK OF THE BOLT. ALL FOUR L - [SDR CA060227015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060227015.md): Mount · failed · Feb 23, 2006 · Piper PA12 · Wing, Attach Fittings > FLAP PULLEY MOUNT INSTALLED IN AFT FUSELAGE CABIN AS PER STC SA578AL AT UNKNOWN TIME, FAILED IN FLIGHT. MOUNT WAS WELDED TO FUSELAGE BRACE TUBE 5/8".035 WALL. TUBING FATIGUED AROUND WELD AND PULLEY MOUNT SHIFTED CAUSING MISALIGNMENT OF PULLEY TO CABLE. THIS - [SDR CA051221002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051221002.md): Attach Bracket · corroded · Dec 8, 2005 · Piper PA18 · Wing, Attach Fittings > REINFORCEMENT STRAP AT REAR SPREADER BAR ATTACHMENT LUG; INTERGRANULAR CORROSION DESTROYED PART FROM INSIDE OUT RESULTING IN LOOSE FASTENER. - [SDR CA051221003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051221003.md): Longeron · rotted · Dec 2, 2005 · Piper PA18150 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer > UPPER RT LONGERON AT TAIL WAS ROTTED. TUBING WAS REPLACED AS REQUIRED. - [SDR CA050831001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050831001.md): Capacitor · failed · Aug 29, 2005 · Piper PA12 · Magneto/Distributor > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED IGNITION PROBLEMS WHEN OPERATING ENGINE ON RIGHT HAND MAGNETO. ALL IGNITION COMPONENTS INSPECTED AND TESTED INCLUDING CAPACITOR. CAPACITOR ELECTRICALLY TESTED TO 0.358 MICRO FARADS. THIS VALUE IS ABOVE THE MAINTENANCE VALUE OF A 0.300 M - [SDR CA050805003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050805003.md): Baffle · warped · Aug 3, 2005 · Piper PA18 · Engine Noise Suppressor > (CAN) EXCESSIVE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE - MUFFLER 2 INCH STACK HOLE IN CAN 1.5 INCH DIAMETER LEFT A HIGH RESTRICTION CAUSING HIGH HEAT PROGRESSIVELY COLLAPSING THE PERFORATED BAFFLE AROUND THE EMERGECY BAIL RESULTING IN A SERIOUS LOSS OF POWER. - [SDR 2005FA0000797](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000797.md): Master Cylinder · leaking · Apr 29, 2005 · N624M4 · Piper PA18A150 · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve > NORTH RIVER BRAKE BOOSTERS INSTALLED WITH STC SA2318NM. BRAKE PLUNGER HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY WHICH CAUSED FLUID TO BYPASS INTERNALLY. PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT ON LANDING CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. THREE PREVIOUS LANDINGS THA - [SDR 2004FA0000686](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000686.md): Oil Cooler · failed · Jul 8, 2004 · N82667 · Piper PA18150 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > INSTALLED OVERHAULED OIL COOLER, TO AIRCRAFT ON 4/30/04, TACH 2028.5. NO LEAKS AT RUN UP. AFTER INSTALL AND NO LEAKS NOTICED AFTER TAXI TO HANGER. AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN. OIL COOLER FAILED IN FLIGHT WITH LESS THAN AN HOUR OF FLIGHT TIME. CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF - [SDR 2004F00121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00121.md): Leg Assy · broken · Mar 26, 2004 · N31276 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > UPON LANDING, GEAR RT MLG, BROKE FLUSH AT FUSELAGE. AIRCRAFT HAD SADDLE BLOCKS INSTALLED BY STC437SWP. THE LANDING GEAR BREAK, SHOW SIGNS OF INTERGRANULAR CORROSION. - [SDR AUS20040138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040138.md): Longeron · cracked · Feb 22, 2004 · Piper PA18150 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer > (AUS) UPPER LT LONGERON TUBE CRACKED IN AREA BETWEEN FORWARD WELD OF LT REAR STABILIZER SUPPORT AND FORWARD WELD OF CROSS BRACE TUBE. - [SDR CA031203005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031203005.md): Line · loose · Nov 19, 2003 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED LOW OIL PRESSURE AND SMOKE. LANDED OFF AIRPORT TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO ENGINE. NO LOSS OF POWER. INSPECTION REVEALED A LOOSE OIL PRESSURE LINE AT ENGINE. THE TECHNICAL RECORDS SHOWED NO INDICATION OF WORK BEING CARRIED OUT IN THAT A - [SDR TAM1112200301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAM1112200301.md): Plate · failed · Oct 31, 2003 · Piper PA18 · Propeller Spinner Section > SPINNER BACKPLATE BRACKETS SEEM TO FAIL OFTEN, PICTURE NR 1. THIS PARTICULAR BACKPLATE APPEARS VERY NEW, THE AIRCRAFT HAS FLOWN 35 HOURS SINCE ANNUAL INSPECTION. PICTURE NR 2 SHOWS HOW THE PROPELLER HITS THE BRACKET LEG AND PUSHES THE SPINNER BACKPLATE AFT, - [SDR 2003FA0000783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000783.md): Barrel · damaged · Jul 1, 2003 · N54182 · Piper PA18150 · Aileron Control System > UPON INSPECTION FOUND TURN BARREL THAT HAS GROOVE FOR CLIPS SPLIT LOCATION UPPER RT ALIRON TURNBUCKLE ONLY FOUND THESE STYLE TURN BARRELS THAT DONT REQUIRE SAFETY WIRE ON LATER AIRCRAFT. FOUND THIS BEFORE AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF AILRON CONTROL IF BROKEN. - [SDR CA030529003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030529003.md): Stitching · broken · May 23, 2003 · Piper PA18150 · Wing, Plate/Skin > (CAN) RIB STICHING BROKEN MOST RIBS RT WING RECORDS. ONLY GO BACK TO 1978 NO RECORD OF REPLACEMENT AT THAT TIME. FABRIC TESTED GOOD. (WING RESTITCHED.) - [SDR 5906L](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/5906L.md): Hose · separated · Apr 22, 2003 · N5906L · Amrgen AA1 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > THE 111-6 HOSE ASSEMBLY ORIGINALLY MANUFACTURED IN 1996 BY MFG WAS OVERHAULED/REPAIRED BY UNKNOWN PERSONS ON 7-02 AS STATED IN OWNERS ENGINE LOG BOOK ENTRY AND STAMP IMPRESSIONS DATED ON ORIGINAL TAG. THE ORIGINAL HOSE ASSEMBLY WAS TAKEN APART AND A NEW HOSE - [SDR CA030409006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030409006.md): Bolt · sheared · Apr 7, 2003 · Piper PA18150 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear > (CAN) GROUND CREW WAS MOVING THE AIRCRAFT ON RAMP AND RAN TAILWHEEL OF AIRCRAFT OVER SMALL ICE RIDGE IN ORDER TO GAIN ACCESS TO POSITION FOR PARKING. JOLT FROM THE WHEEL JUMPING ICE RIDGE RESULTED IN COLLAPSE OF THE TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE LEAF SPRING ASS - [SDR CA030107011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030107011.md): Structure · cracked · Aug 1, 2002 · Piper PA18 · Elevator Structure > (CAN) LT STABILIZER REAR TUBE WAS FOUND CRACKED INBOARD OF THE OUTBOARD ELEVATOR HINGE. - [SDR 2002FA0000851](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000851.md): Wire · shorted · Jul 5, 2002 · N43134 · Piper PA34200 · Electrical Power System > ON APPROACH TO LANDING, PILOT REPORTED ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDER INSTRUMENT PANEL. COCKPIT FILLED WITH SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE NOTED UNDER PANEL BEHIND GLOVE BOX. PILOT WAS ABLE TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT BUT THE FIRE DESTROYED THE AIRCRAFT. THE POWER WIRE FROM THE REL - [SDR AUS20020483](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020483.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Apr 11, 2002 · Piper PA25150 · Engine (Reciprocating) > (AUS) ENGINE REMOVED FOR INVESTIGATION INTO LOW OIL PRESSURE AND HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE. - [SDR CA020313001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020313001.md): Spar · cracked · Mar 13, 2002 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar > (CAN) LT WING SPAR CRACKS WERE FOUND. THE FRONT SPAR WAS CRACKED FROM THE STRUT ATTACHMENT OUTBOARD. THE REAR SPAR HAD A SEVERE COMMPRESSION CRACK STARTING 3 FEET FROM WINGTIP, PROGRESSING OUTBOARD. - [SDR CA020408006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020408006.md): Axle · sheared · Mar 11, 2002 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > (CAN) DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN ON ICE THE AIRCRAFT CROSSED OVER SOME SMALL SNOWMOBILE TRACKS. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE THE RIGHT SKI SEPARATED. THE SKI, STILL ATTACHED BY THE SAFETY WIRE, FLAILED AROUND CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE BELLY AND RT STR - [SDR CA011004016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011004016.md): Mount · broken · Oct 4, 2001 · Piper PA18A150 · Engine Mount Section > (CAN) ENGINE MOUNT RIGHT DIAGNEL ARM FOUND BROKEN APPROX 2" FROM UPPER RIGHT FIREWALL ATTACH POINT. ENGINE MOUNT REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW - [SDR CA010820014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010820014.md): Screw · broken · Jul 27, 2001 · Piper PA18 · Stabilizer Control System > (CAN) STABILIZER TRIM FOUND NOT WORKING ON PILOT'S WALK AROUND. DISASSEMBLE AND FOUND SCREW BROKEN IN HALF, JAMMED IN THE YOKE HOUSING. - [SDR 2002FA0000242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000242.md): Spar · failed · Jun 15, 2001 · N7591F · Bbavia 7GCAA · Wing Spar > CRACK IN REAR SPAR OF LEFT WING OUTBOARD OF DOUBLER AT SPAR ATTACH FITTING. WING HAS HIT GROUND BEFORE WHEN INBOARD LANDING GEAR BOLT FAILED. TIP OF FORWARD SPAR HAS REPAIR AND DOUBLER. - [SDR CA010103005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010103005.md): Bracket · broken · Dec 2, 2000 · Amrgen AA1B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > (CAN) PILOT SEAT TILLED TO LEFT. FOUND FORWARD OUTBOARD ATTACH FLANGE BROKE AWAY FROM THE BRACKET.NEW BRACKET INSTALLED. - [SDR 20001120SH062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH062.md): Rocker Boss · out of position · Oct 25, 2000 · N83296 · Piper PA18150 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER HAD LOW COMPRESSION. WHEN ROCKER BOSS COVER WAS REMOVED, THE EXHAUST SIDE OF ROCKER SHAFT BOSS WAS FOUND IN BOTTOM OF COMPARTMENT. CHROME CYLINDER WAS OVERHAULED 226 HOURS PRIOR. (X) - [SDR AU001137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001137.md): Propeller · unapproved part · Aug 2, 2000 · Piper PA18150 · Propeller Assembly > (AUS) INCORRECT PROPELLER FITTED TO AIRCRAFT. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PART. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-a2b/reports.md?page=2 ## 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 = 'O320A2B' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-a2b/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.