Lycoming O-320-B2C

Service difficulty reports · 171

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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 = 'O320B2C'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR CA031119001Bearing · rough(CAN) PILOT REPORTED MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM ROUGH INTERMITTENT. INSPECTED BY AME, SPINDLE BEARINGS FOUND ROUGH. SENT FOR REPAIR.Nov 7, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Main Rotor HeadSDR AUS20031199Magneto · failed(AUS) LT MAGNETO HOUSING FAILED ALLOWING MAGNETO SHAFT TO COCK TO ONE SIDE AND SEIZE CAUSING DAMAGE TO MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR.Sep 16, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Magneto/DistributorSDR AUS20030843Limit Switch · failed(AUS) ACTUATOR UP LIMIT SWITCH FAILED.Aug 19, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR AUS20030840Alternator · failed(AUS) ALTERNATOR FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND BEARING AND DIODE FAILED.Aug 18, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR AUS20030860Diode · failed(AUS) DC ALTERNATOR DIODE FAILED.Aug 16, 2003 · Robsin R22MARINER · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR AUS20030851Drive Belt · distorted(AUS) ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELTS STRETCHED BEYOND LIMITS.Aug 15, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR AUS20030852Bearing · loose(AUS) TAIL ROTOR BLADE OUTBOARD BEARING LOOSE IN HOUSING.Aug 15, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Tail Rotor BladesSDR AUS20030770Bracket · cracked(AUS) ENGINE COOLING SCROLL BRACKET CRACKED FROM NOTCH ON RT SIDE OF THE BRACKET TO THE BOLT HOLE THEN CONTINUING FOR APPROXIMATELY 12.7MM (0.5IN) PAST THE BOLT HOLE TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE BRACKET. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/R22/24 AMDT1.Jul 31, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine Air Baffle SectionSDR AUS20030614Belt · stretched(AUS) ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION DRIVE VEE BELTS STRETCHED BEYOND LIMITS.Jun 17, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR AUS20030613Plunger · binding(AUS) CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP PLUNGER BINDING IN BORE.Jun 6, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA030710003Magneto · failed(CAN) INTERMITTENT ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE IN FLIGHT. MAGNETO'S CHANGED EARLY FOR 500 HR INSPECTION. ON REMOVAL FROM ENGINE, SUBJECT MAGNETO NOTED TO HAVE EXCESSIVE END PLAY ON GEARSHAFT. OVERHAUL VENDOR CONFIRMED END PLAY, OIL THROUGH OUT ASSEMBLY, BEARING BOREJun 6, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA030703001Oil Cooler · leaking(CAN) AT START AFTER LAST DAILY FLIGHT NOTED SMALL POOL OF OIL ON LANDING PAD. ALSO NOTICED .7500 INCHES CRACK ALONG CASTING WELD. ONLY LASTED SHORT TIME, ORDERED BRAND NEW COOLER. WILL STROBE FAN AND TAIL ROTOR AFTER INSTALL TO CHECK FOR VIBRATION.May 29, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA030603008Oil Cooler · leaking(CAN) NOTED A SMALL BIT OF OIL ACCUMULATING ON UNDER SIDE OF COOLER. NO EVIDENCE OF IAT RUNNING FROM ANYWHERE ELSE.May 24, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine Oil CoolerSDR AUS20030523Bracket · cracked(AUS) ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION LOWER ACTUATOR BEARING MOUNT BRACKET CRACKED ON RH SIDE. CRACK RUNS THROUGH BOLT HOLE AND THEN FOR AN EXTRA 12.7MM (0.5IN) TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE BRACKET.May 14, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR 2003FA0000481Bearing · failedENGINE WAS IN RUN UP/TEST WHEN LEFT HAND MAGNETO FAILED CHECK (DEAD MAG). MAGNETO PROBLEM WAS INVESTIGATED AND THE FOLLOWING CONDITION WAS NOTED. THREE SCREWS WERE MISSING THAT ATTACH THE LOWER AND UPPER MAIN HOUSING. TWO OF THESE SCREWS SEEMED TO HAVE BACKMay 1, 2003 · N23617 · Robsin R22BETA · Magneto/DistributorSDR AUS20030486Drive Belt · stretched(AUS) ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELTS STRETCHED BEYOND LIMITS.Apr 30, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR AUS20030447Intake Valve · failed(AUS) INLET VALVE FACE BREAKING UP.Apr 13, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20030398Retainer · cracked(AUS) FREE WHEEL ASSEMBLY BACKING PLATE CRACKED FROM BOLT HOLE TO EDGE.Apr 4, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR AUS20030399Hub · corroded(AUS) TAIL ROTOR HUB CORRODED AROUND STEEL BUSHINGS. TAIL ROTOR BLADE TIP CAPS CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION.Apr 4, 2003 · Robsin R22BETA · Tail Rotor HeadSDR AUS20030354Cylinder · damaged(AUS) NR 1 CYLINDER LOW COMPRESSION.Mar 20, 2003 · Robsin R22MARINER · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA021115002Oil Filter · separatedCAN- OIL PRESSURE WAS FLUCTUATING ON START. PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WAS INSPECTED & FOUND TWO PIECES OF 3/8 TO 1/2 INCH RUBBER (FROM THE OIL FILTER) WAS FOUND IN THE BAY & SEAT AREA. OIL FILTER REMOVED FOR INSPECTION, WAS SHOWING EVIDENCE OF RUBBER PART DETERIONov 5, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR AUS20021274Nut · loose(AUS) ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE BYPASS VALVE (VERNATHERM) NUT LOOSE. SUSPECT ROLL PIN NOT FITTED DURING ASSEMBLY.Nov 4, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR AUS20021247Gearbox · unserviceable(AUS) TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. GEARBOX WAS FLUSHED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN AGAIN AND CHIP LIGHT ONCE MORE ILLUMINATED. TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX WAS THEN CHANGED.Oct 28, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR AUS20021182Gearbox · making metal(AUS) TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX METAL CONTAMINATION.Sep 21, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR AUS20021043Belt · split(AUS) ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION AFT DRIVE BELT FOUND SPLIT FOR APPROXIMATELY 203.2CM (8INS) AND HAD BADLY WORN.Aug 31, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA020828004Oil Filter · separated(CAN) AIRCRAFT HAD OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS IN CRUISE AND RETURNED TO BASE. GROUND RUNS CONFIRMED LOW OIL PRESSURE AT IDLE. OIL FILTER WAS CUT OPEN & THE RUBBER FLAPPER VALVE WAS FOUND LOOSE AND MISSING AT 3/8 X 3/8 INCH PIECE. MISSING PART WAS FOUND IN OIL PAug 19, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine Oil PressureSDR AUS20020760Belt · distorted(AUS) ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION V' BELTS STRETCHED WITH UNEVEN WEAR PATTERNS. BELTS WERE WRAPPED AROUND ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY.Jul 29, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR AUS20020761Belt · damaged(AUS) ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION V' BELT CAME OFF PULLEYS. SUSPECT BELTS FAULTY.Jul 27, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR AUS20020762Belt · distorted(AUS) ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION V' BELTS STRETCHED BEYOND LIMITS.Jul 26, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR AUS20020680Belt · distorted(AUS) ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION "V" BELTS STRETCHED BEYOND LIMITS.Jul 8, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR AUS20020651Belt · distorted(AUS) MAIN ROTOR DRIVE BELTS STRETCHED BEYOND LIMITS.Jul 5, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR AUS20020654Belt · separated(AUS) ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT SEPARATED.Jun 26, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR AUS20020655Belt · failed(AUS) ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELTS FAULTY. ONE BELT FAILED ANDONE BELT STRETCHED BEYOND LIMITS.Jun 14, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA020523006Housing · cracked(CAN) SMALL CRACK ON OUTSIDE OF OIL COOLER HOUSING CLOSE TO THE CENTRE. NOTED SMALL DROPS OF OIL FORMING ON EXTERIOR OF ENGINE OIL COOLER.May 14, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine Oil CoolerSDR CA020621006Brushes · worn(CAN) THE ALTERNATOR IS "ON CONDITION", AND THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT BY EITHER ROBINSON HELICOPTERS OR TRANSPORT CANADA REGULATIONS TO INSPECT THE ALTERNATOR OR THE BRUSHES ON A REGULAR INTERVAL. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THIS ALTERNATOR HAD BRUSHES THAT RAN APPROX 50 Apr 8, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Starter-GeneratorSDR AUS20020321Pushrod · distorted(AUS) NO4 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE PUSHROD BENT. EXHAUST VALVE DID NOTAPPEAR TO BE STUCK OR TIGHT IN THE VALVE GUIDE.Mar 2, 2002 · Robsin R22ALPHA · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2002FA0000355Wheel · crackedDURING REMOVAL OF FAN ASSEMBLY WHICH IS MOUNTED ON A TAPERED SHAFT, THE FAN MOUNTING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED THROUGH. ALSO THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE WHICH IS USED TO STRENGTHEN THE FAN ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO BE SEVERELY CRACKED. THIS SIDE OF THE FAN ASSEMBLY MOFeb 1, 2002 · N2359T · Robsin R22BETA · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2002FA0000383Wheel · crackedDURING REMOVAL OF FAN ASSEMBLY WHICH IS MOUNTED ON A TAPERED SHAFT, THE FAN MOUNTING HUB WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED THROUGH. ALSO THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE WHICH IS USED TO STRENGTHEN THE FAN ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO BE SEVERELY CRACKED. THIS SIDE OF THE FAN ASSEMBFeb 1, 2002 · N2359T · Robsin R22BETA · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR AUS20020059Bearing · lack of lube(AUS) ALTERNATOR BEARING SEIZED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY LACK OF LUBRICATION.Jan 19, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA020122001Gear · stripped(CAN) THE AIRCRAFT RAN ROUGH ON L/H MAGNETO (APPROXIMATELY 200 RPM MAGNETO DROP). LT MAG WAS REMOVED AND FOUND TO HAVE 8-10 TEETH MISSING FROM GEAR (NYLON) WHEN VIEWED THROUGH TIMING WINDOW. MAG WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Jan 14, 2002 · Robsin R22BETA · Magneto/DistributorSDR AUS20011330Blade · cracked(AUS) MAIN ROTOR BLADES SUSPECT CRACKED.Nov 23, 2001 · Robsin R22MARINER · Main Rotor BladesSDR CA011217019Gearbox · making metal(CAN) OCT23 AT 1290 HRS M/R OIL CHANGED (500 HR CHANGE. OCT 30 IN CRUISE FLIGHT MAIN ROTOR CHIP LIGHT -M/R CHIP PLUG REMOVED AND CLEANED OCT 31. OCT 31 MADE ANOTHER FLIGHT 1.1 HRS NO CHIP LIGHT. NOV.1 ON START UP CHIP LIGHT ON M/R AGAIN. SHUT-DOWN AND INSPECTENov 1, 2001 · Robsin R22BETA · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA011003004V-Belt · torn(CAN) BELTS SENT TO R.H.C. FOR INVESTIGATION. THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT THE BELTS WERE DRY AND CAUSED SMALL CRACKS IN THE RUBBER WHERE THE BELTS ARE RIDING ON THE SHEAVE.Sep 21, 2001 · Robsin R22 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA020405017Plate · cracked(CAN) OIL COOLER MOUNTING PLATE CRACKED.Sep 12, 2001 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine Oil CoolerSDR AUS20011331Gear · broken(AUS) MAGNETO GEAR TEETH BROKEN.Sep 3, 2001 · Robsin R22BETA · Magneto/DistributorSDR AUS20010850Belt · frayed(AUS) REAR DRIVE BELT FRAYED, SPLIT AND ROLLED OFF PULLEY.Aug 7, 2001 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR AUS20010855Frame · cracked(AUS) UPPER FUSELAGE FRAME CRACKED. FOUND DURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION.Aug 3, 2001 · Robsin R22BETA · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR AUS20010769Shroud · misinstalled(AUS) ENGINE TO OIL COOLER WORN AND HOLED BY RUBBING ON CARBURETTOR HEAT SHROUD.Jul 5, 2001 · Robsin R22BETA · Engine Air Baffle SectionSDR CA020405016Transmitter · inoperative(CAN) FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE REPLACE TRANSMITTER.Jun 1, 2001 · Robsin R22BETA · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR AUS20010544Gearbox · cracked(AUS) MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX CRACKED IN LOWER AREA.May 22, 2001 · Robsin R22 · Main Rotor Gearbox
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