# Service difficulty reports: Lycoming O-320-A2D A list on [Lycoming O-320-A2D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-a2d.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2015FA0000317](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000317.md): Master Cylinder · damaged · Jul 10, 2015 · N40SP · Cessna 172M · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve > WHILE BEING TAXIED FOR TAKEOFF, THE RT BRAKE FAILED, RESULTING IN THE ACFT PROPELLER TO CONTACT A TAXIWAY LIGHT RESULTING IN IRREPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE RT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER THE COVER CHAMPHER WAS DAMAGED NOT ALLOWI - [SDR 2013FA0000441](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000441.md): Spar · cracked · Jul 16, 2013 · N50564 · Blanca 7GCBC · Wing Spar > DURING INSPECTION OF WING IAW AD 2000-25-02R1, FOUND CRACK IN REAR SPAR ABOUT THREE INCHES LONG. ORIGINATES FROM FLAP SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACH POINT OUTWARD. - [SDR 2013FA0000295](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000295.md): Skin · cracked · May 30, 2013 · Piper PA18A150 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > AIRCRAFT BROUGHT IN FOR REFURBISHMENT, ON REMOVAL OF FUSELAGE FABRIC, REAR TAIL SECTION WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THREE PLACES. (REF:CE-13-14) FUSELAGE REPAIRED STC SA4051NM. - [SDR CA111026005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111026005.md): Tank · cracked · Oct 25, 2011 · Bbavia 7GCB · Fuel Storage > (CAN) FUEL WAS NOTED DRIPPING FROM SUMP DRAIN BOSS WHEN TANK WAS FULL. DRAIN VALVE WAS REPLACED BUT DRIP CONTINUED. INVESTIGATION NOTED FUEL STAINING ON TANK INSIDE WING, OPENING OF FABRIC REVEALED A CRACK AT THE INBOARD END OF THE TOP FORWARD STIFFENING BEAD - [SDR CA090915003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090915003.md): Follower · broken · Jul 29, 2009 · Blanca 7GCBC · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (CAN) HEAD OF CAM FOLLOWER BROKE OFF AND JAMMED UNDER HEAD OF AJOINING FOLLOWER, DAMAGING CRANKCASE. (TC# 20090915003) - [SDR 2008FA0000323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000323.md): Sleeve · crimped · May 4, 2008 · N53718 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Rudder Control System > RIGHT RUDDER CABLE SEPARATED AT RUDDER BELLCRANK DURING RECOVERY OF INTENTIONAL LEFT SPIN. CABLE APPARENTLY PULLED OUT OF NICOPRESS SLEEVE. AIRPLANE WAS LANDED AT KCHA, WITHOUT INCIDENT, AFTER DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. - [SDR CA061120006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061120006.md): Rudder Pedal · cracked · Nov 20, 2006 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Rudder Control System > (CAN) DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE THE LT FRONT RUDDER/BRAKE PEDAL WAS FOUND CRACKED BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL UPRIGHT AND THE OB PEDAL HINGE. THE DEFECT APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY BRAKING FORCES APPLIED BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IN THE REAR SEAT, TH - [SDR CA041221003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041221003.md): Muffler · cracked · Dec 10, 2004 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Engine Noise Suppressor > (CAN) AD CF90-03R2 REQUIRES PRESSURE TESTING OF MUFFLERS USED FOR CABIN HEAT. CRACK NOTED AT RT END PLATE ABOVE INLET PORT, AT OUTER EDGE OF PREVIOUS WELD REPAIR. CRACK WAS NOT INSIDE CABIN HEAT MUFF AREA. - [SDR CA040512005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040512005.md): Spar · chafed · May 7, 2004 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar > (CAN) ON METAL-SPAR WINGS RETROFITTED TO THIS AC THE AFT SPARS HAVE THREE FOOT STIFFENERS RIVETED TO THEM AT AFT STRUT ATTACH POINT. CLEARANCE BETWEEN FABRIC AND STIFFENER IS MINIMAL, AND INSPECTION HOLE COVER CLIPS CAN CONTACT STIFFENER AND CHAFE GROOVES INTO - [SDR CA030708007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030708007.md): Window · damaged · Apr 15, 2003 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Flight Compartment Windows > (CAN) THE ONLY EXPLANATION WE HAVE FOR THIS BURNED AREA COMES FROM THE FEW TIMES THIS AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN PARKED OUTSIDE, OR DURING FLIGHT. IT MIGHT SOUND CRAZY, BUT SUNLIGHT MUST HIT THE GLASS AT THE RIGHT PERFECT ANGLE, BUNDLE THE LIGHT LIKE A MAGNIFYING GLASS - [SDR CA030106017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030106017.md): Cotter Pin · broken · Aug 27, 2002 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control System > (CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION THE FLAP HANDLE RELEASE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT ENGAGING THE FLAPS IN THE CORRECT DEGREES SETTING. UPON INVESTIGATING THE FLAP HANDLE ASSEMBLY, WE FOUND A BROKEN COTTER PIN PN 38022 LOCATED IN THE RELEASE ASSEMBLY. THE FLAP HANDLE - [SDR 2002FA0000542](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000542.md): Control Cable · broken · Apr 26, 2002 · N75908 · Cessna 172N · Aileron Control System > LEFT AILERON DIRECT CONTROL CABLE SEPARATED IN FLIGHT RESULTING IN A FATAL ACCIDENT. THE CABLE P/N 0510105-224 WAS VERY BADLY RUSTED AT THE POINT OF FAILURE LOCATED ABOVE THE RIGHT DOORPOST WHERE THE CONTROL CABLE RIDES OVER A PULLEY. THE PULLEY IN THIS AREA - [SDR AUS20011454](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011454.md): Bolt · failed · Dec 28, 2001 · Bbavia 7GCAA · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle > (AUS) TAIL WHEEL ATTACHMENT BOLT FAILED. TAIL WHEEL SEPARATED FROM TAIL LEAF SPRING. - [SDR AUS20010642](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010642.md): Bolt · corroded · Jun 14, 2001 · Bbavia 7GCAA · Wing, Attach Fittings > (AUS) LOWER RH SIDE STRUT LOWER BOLT SEIZED. FOLLOWING BOLT REMOVAL ITWAS FOUND TO BE VERY RUSTED AND PITTED. - [SDR 2002FA0000238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000238.md): Spar · cracked · May 7, 2001 · N5038A · Bbavia 7GCAA · Wing Spar > INSPECTED AIRCRAFT AS PER AD, FOUND LEFT AFT SPAR HAS COMPRESSION CRACK AT OUTBOARD END OF DOUBLER PLATES FOR STRUT ATTACH FITTING. - [SDR CA000530027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000530027.md): Axle · cracked · Apr 11, 2000 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > (CAN) CRACK FOUND IN BEND JUST BELOW FORWARD UPPER BOLT HOLE - [SDR AU960856](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960856.md): Shaft · worn · Apr 25, 1996 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section > (AUS) ENGINE CRANKSHAFT LH IDLER GEAR SHAFT ATTACHMENT HOLES ELONGATED,LOCKWIRE BROKEN, BOLTS NECKED AND SHAFT LOOSE ## 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 = 'O320A2D' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-a2d/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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