Lycoming O-320-D2A

Service difficulty reports · 67

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SDR PO4R2016FA0000012Cylinder Head · separated2 SECONDS AFTER FULL POWER APPLICATION FOR TAKEOFF, A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD AND THE PILOT DETECTED SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION IMMEDIATELY. PILOT ABORTED TAKEOFF, LIMPED TO PARKING AND SHUTDOWN. VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED NR 3 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATION CONSISTENT WITOct 15, 2015 · N507PC · Socata TB9CTAMPICO · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA121205007Elt · no test(CAN) WHILE TESTING THE ELT ON ITS ANNUAL CERTIFICATION IAW CAR 571, APPENDIX-G THE TRANSMITTING POWER OF THE UNIT STARTED. OK, BUT WITHIN THE 3 MINUTES THE TRANSMITTING POWER DROPPED WELL BELOW SPECIFICATIONS. ELT REMOVED FROM SERVICE.Dec 4, 2012 · Amtr · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 2011FA0000367Attach Fitting · brokenDURING REMOVAL OF INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY FOR OTHER MX, FOUND THAT THE LT FORWARD OTBD MLG ATTACHMENT BOLT FITTING THAT IS PART OF THE TUBE FUSELAGE WAS BROKEN COMPLETELY THROUGH ON BOTH SIDES. THIS FITTING IS A BUSHING THAT IS WELDED TO THE FUSELAGE TUBE THAT ATTJun 14, 2011 · N349TW · Sympho SA160 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR 2010FA0000460Pressure Switch · bindingLANDING GEAR DID NOT EXTEND AND GEAR-UP LANDING WAS MADE. POST INCIDENT INSPECTION AND OPERATION CHECK DEMONSTRATED REPEATABLE FAILURE CONDITION. HYDRAULIC PRESURE SWITCH WAS SHOWN A SOURCE OF FAILURE.May 2, 2010 · N123MX · Amtr LANCAIR235 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA100625004Crankshaft · broken(CAN) ON FEB 28/10, DURING CRUISE FLIGHT ENGINE DEVELOPED A VIBRATION FOLLOWED WITHIN SECONDS BY A TOTAL SEIZURE. AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED WITHOUT INJURY TO PILOT OR PASSENGER BUT TOTAL LOSS OF AIRFRAME. DISASSEMBLY OF ENGINE REVEALED THE CRANKSHAFT HAD FRACTUREDFeb 28, 2010 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2008FA0000544Alternator · failedALTERNATOR WILL FAIL ABOVE 2500 RPM, LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VOLTMETER INDICATES BATTERY VOLTAGE. OPS CHECK DURING GROUND RUNS ARE NORMAL MAX RPM DURING GROUND RUN 2400 RPM. ALTERNATOR APPEARS TO BE RPM SENSITIVE. POSSIBLE CAUSE: BRUSHES NOT RIDINGJul 30, 2008 · Socata TB9 · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2007FA0000784Float · failedTHE ENGINE DIED ON FINAL TO AIRPORT, PUMPED THE THROTTLE, AND THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING AGAIN, RETARDED THROTTLE, AND THE ENGINE DIED AGAIN. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. COULD NOT GET THE ENGINE TO RESTART ON THE GROUND. ENGINE WAS STARTED THE NEXT DAY, THE FUJul 8, 2007 · N12HE · Amtr RV9A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA060426001Mount · damaged(CAN) INSPECTION FOR ISSUANCE OF A C OF A AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME: 2.8 HRS DURING THE INSPECITON OF THIS AIRCRAFT BY CIVIL AVIATION INSPECTOR, IT WAS NOTED THAT AN ENGINE CONTROL SUPPORT BRACKET WAS CONTACTING THE LOWER TUBE OF THE ENGINE MOUNT. NO DAMAGE TO THE Apr 5, 2006 · Sympho SA160 · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA040823004Carburetor · failed(CAN) DURING A LOCAL FLIGHT, PILOT REPORTED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS BINDING. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. THE MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATION INDICATED THAT THE CARBURETOR BUTTERFLY VALVE WAS EXTREMELY STIFF. THIS CARBURETOR WAS INSTALLED PRIOR TO THIS FLIGHT AND UPON RUN Aug 20, 2004 · Slnsby T67C · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA031028004Volt Regulator · failed(CAN) VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILED AND ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ALTERNATOR DIODES. THE ALTERNATOR DIODES WERE REPLACED, AND THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR REPLACED WITH A NEW VR200A UNIT. CHARGING SYSTEM TESTED OK.Oct 16, 2003 · Piper PA28160 · AC RegulatorSDR CA030409014Bellcrank · cracked(CAN) FOUND BRACKET CRACKED FOR A LENGTH OF ABOUT 2 CENTIMETERS JUST BELOW FORWARD BOLT HOLE. DEFECT CAN ONLY BE SEEN WITH INSPECTION MIRROR FROM OUTBOARD INSPECTION HOLE.Apr 8, 2003 · Piper PA28160 · Aileron Control SystemSDR AUS20021166Mount · cracked(AUS) ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED IN SEVERAL AREAS. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND BOTH LOWER ENGINE MOUNT BRACKETS LOCATED BEHIND THE FIREWALL ALSO CRACKED. LH AND RH TOP FUSELAGE SKINS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION ANDLH TOP MOUNT STRUCTURE FOUND CRACKED. LH RUDDER BAR ATTACHMESep 13, 2002 · Avions R2160 · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA020917005Rod End · broken(CAN) ON A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION THE RT AILERON SWIVEL ROD END WAS FOUND STIFF. ON FURTHER INSPECTION THE BEARING RACE WAS FOUND BROKEN AND SOME OF THE BALL BEARINGS WERE MISSING.Sep 11, 2002 · Socata TB9 · Aileron Control SystemSDR AUS20020725Gear · stripped(AUS) RH MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR GEAR HAD FIFTEEN TEETH STRIPPED.Jul 16, 2002 · Fuji FA200160 · Magneto/DistributorSDR AUS20020726Exhaust Valve · cracked(AUS) NO3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE HEAD CRACKED AND BURNT.Jul 8, 2002 · Fuji FA200160 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20020475Spark Plug · fouled(AUS) NR 4 CYLINDER SPARK PLUGS FOULED.May 19, 2002 · Avions R2160 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR AU010182Crankshaft · corroded(AUS) CRANKSHAFT INTERNAL BORE CORRODED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAWAD/LYC/102 AMDT2 PART 1 AND PART 2.Mar 7, 2001 · Fuji FA200160 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU010184Pushrod · misinstalled(AUS) ENGINE PUSHRODS AND TAPPETS INCORRECTLY FITTED DURING ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING A BULK STRIP FOLLOWING A PROPELLER STRIKE. METAL CONTAMINATION OF ENGINE.Mar 7, 2001 · Fuji FA200160 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU001323Fitting · cracked(AUS) RT WING REAR SPAR INBOARD ATTACHMENT BRACKET CRACKED. CRACKSAPPEAR TO INITIATE FROM THE ACCESS PANEL ON THE LOWER WING SKIN PANELS ARE NONSTANDARD ACCESS PANELS.Dec 13, 2000 · Avions R2160 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR AU001324Fitting · cracked(AUS) LT WING REAR SPAR INBOARD ATTACHMENT BRACKET CRACKED. CRACKSAPPEAR TO INITIATE FROM THE ACCESS PANEL ON THE LOWER WING SKIN PANELS ARE NON STANDARD ACCESS PANELS.Dec 13, 2000 · Avions R2160 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR CA000427020Wire · corroded(CAN) THE AUDIO SYS INVESTIGATED DUE TO REPEATED PROBLEMS RPTED BY PILOTS EVEN FOLLOWING MAINT CARRIED OUT. COMPLETE WIRING CHECKED FROM DASHBOARD TO HEADSET/PHONES & JACK. SHIELDING OF WIRE STRIPPED TO CHECK ITS CONDITION. IT OBSERVED THAT BARE WIRE STRANDApr 17, 2000 · Slnsby T67C · Electrical Power System WiringSDR CA991210019Engine · failed(CAN) ENGINE STOPPED AT ALT, ENG WOULD NOT RESTART. NO FAULTS WERE FOUND WITH ENG AT BENCH TEST AFTER INCIDENT.Nov 24, 1999 · Avions R2160 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR AU990815Magneto · faulty(AUS) RIGHT MAGNETO FAULTY.Aug 17, 1999 · Avions R2160 · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU990737Magneto · faulty(AUS) MAGNETO FAULTY. ENGINE WAS JUST RECEIVED FROM OVERHAUL.Jul 30, 1999 · Avions R2160 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA990223010Tube · misinstalled(CAN) DURING FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTICED THROTTLE MOVEMENT WAS OBSTRUCTED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. ON THE GROUND, THE THROTTLE OPERATION WAS NORMAL. ON REMOVAL OF THE AIR INTAKE, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND THE PUMP DISCHARGE TUBE ASSEMBLY SITTING ON THE Feb 9, 1999 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU990057Bolt · cracked(AUS) WING SPAR BOLTS CRACKED UNDER THE BOLT HEAD. PART TC: 3,547.Jan 19, 1999 · Avions R2160 · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR AU990012Splice · cracked(AUS) LEFT WING AFT LOWER SPLICE PLATE CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 2 MM (0.079 INCH) IN LENGTH. ALSO, THE FORWARD RIGHT ANGLE DOUBLER WAS CRACKED IN THE LOWER BEND RADIUS FOR APPROXIMATELY 25 MM (0.984 INCH). FOUND IAW AD/ROBIN/8A2. PART TC: 5,707.Jan 13, 1999 · Avions R2160 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR AU990017Bolt · cracked(AUS) WHEN WING SPAR BOLTS WERE MAGNAFLUXED, (NOT A REQUIREMENT OF THIS AD), ALL 12 BOLTS WERE FOUND CRACKED UNDER HEAD. FOUND DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD/ROBIN/8A2. PART TC: 5,707.Jan 13, 1999 · Avions R2160 · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR AU981274Skin · cracked(AUS) LEFT WING UPPER LEADING EDGE SKIN CRACKED IN AREA OF RIVET LINE ON THE MAIN SPAR. CRACK APPROXIMATELY 52.8 MM (2 INCHES) IN LENGTH LOCATED 209.55 MM (8.25 INCHES) OUTBOARD OF THE WING ROOT. CRACK APPROXIMATELY 19.05 MM (0.75 INCHES) LOCATED 514.35 MM (Sep 25, 1998 · Avions R2160 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR CA980810007Tappet · failed(CAN) PILOT REPORTED A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. INITIAL INVESTIGATION FOUND THE HYDRAULIC TAPPET BODY AND SYSTEM HAD FAILED ON THE NR 4 CYLINDER INTAKE SIDE. THE ENGINE IS BEING SENT FOR TEARDOWN AND INVESTIGATION. FURTHER REPORT TO FOLLOW.Jul 30, 1998 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA980602014Crankshaft · pitted(CAN) WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD 98-02-08 INSPECTION, PITS WERE FOUND IN THE CRANKSHAFT BORE.May 23, 1998 · Piper PA28160 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX4497Spark Plug · brokenENGINE RPM DROPPED TO APPROXIMATELY 2,000 RPM ON CLIMB-OUT. GROUND RUN-UP WAS NORMAL BEFORE AND AFTER FLIGHT AND DURING FIRST 200 FEET OF CLIMB OUT. INSPECTION OF INDUCTION, FUEL AND IGNITION SYSTEMS, REVEALED TWO AUBURN SR-87 AC PLUGS WITH BROKEN INSULATORSOct 8, 1997 · N3420T · Cessna 177 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 97ZZZX1224Crankshaft · crackedTHIS AIRCRAFT IS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR FLIGHT TRAINING. ON PRE-FLIGHT, STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR FOUND OIL ON THE COWLING. UPON INSPECTION, TWO CRACKS WERE FOUND ON THE CRANKSHAFT COVERGING AT THE RADIUS OF THE CRANKSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT FLANGE. THIS ENGINE AND Mar 18, 1997 · N508PC · Socata TB9 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU970165Torque Link · broken(AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR LOWER TORQUE LINK BROKEN AT INBOARD ATTACHMENT LUG - OUTBOARD LUG CONTAINS A HAIR LINE CRACK - RH MLG TORQUE LINK CONTAINS SOME PITTING IN THE ATTACHMENT LUG HOLESFeb 20, 1997 · Socata TB9 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR AU970107Torque Link · broken(AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR LOWER TORQUE LINK FAILED AT LOWER ATTACHMENT HOLESFeb 18, 1997 · Socata TB9 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR CA961216013Crankshaft · corroded(CAN) DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CARRIED OUT AS PER LYCOMING SB #505A REVEALED CORROSION AND DEEP PITTING IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER (I.D.). REMOVAL OF THE CORROSION AND PITTING TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE I.D. OF 1.910" STILL INDICATED PITTING IN TDec 3, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA961216014Crankshaft · corroded(CAN) DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CARRIED OUT AS PER LYCOMING SB #505A REVEALED CORROSION AND DEEP PITTING IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER (I.D.). REMOVAL OF THE CORROSION AND PITTING TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE I.D. OF 1.910" STILL INDICATED PITTING IN TDec 3, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA961216015Crankshaft · corroded(CAN) DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CARRIED OUT AS PER LYCOMING SB #505A REVEALED CORROSION AND DEEP PITTING IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER (I.D.). REMOVAL OF THE CORROSION AND PITTING TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE I.D. OF 1.910" STILL INDICATED PITTING IN TDec 3, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA961216016Crankshaft · corroded(CAN) DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CARRIED OUT AS PER LYCOMING SB #505A REVEALED CORROSION AND DEEP PITTING IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER (I.D.). REMOVAL OF THE CORROSION AND PITTING TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE I.D. OF 1.910" STILL INDICATED PITTING IN TDec 3, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA961216017Crankshaft · corroded(CAN) DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CARRIED OUT AS PER LYCOMING SB #505A REVEALED CORROSION AND DEEP PITTING IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER (I.D.). REMOVAL OF THE CORROSION AND PITTING TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE I.D. OF 1.910" STILL INDICATED PITTING IN TDec 3, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA961216018Crankshaft · corroded(CAN) DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CARRIED OUT AS PER LYCOMING SB #505A REVEALED CORROSION AND DEEP PITTING IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER (I.D.). REMOVAL OF THE CORROSION AND PITTING TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE I.D. OF 1.910" STILL INDICATED PITTING IN TDec 3, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA961216019Crankshaft · corroded(CAN) DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CARRIED OUT AS PER LYCOMING SB #505A REVEALED CORROSION AND DEEP PITTING IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER (I.D.). REMOVAL OF THE CORROSION AND PITTING TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE I.D. OF 1.910" STILL INDICATED PITTING IN TDec 3, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA961216020Crankshaft · corroded(CAN) DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CARRIED OUT AS PER LYCOMING SB #505A REVEALED CORROSION AND DEEP PITTING IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER (I.D.). REMOVAL OF THE CORROSION AND PITTING TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE I.D. OF 1.910" STILL INDICATED PITTING IN TDec 3, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA961216021Crankshaft · corroded(CAN) DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CARRIED OUT AS PER LYCOMING SB #505A REVEALED CORROSION AND DEEP PITTING IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER (I.D.). REMOVAL OF THE CORROSION AND PITTING TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE I.D. OF 1.910" STILL INDICATED PITTING IN TDec 3, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA961216022Crankshaft · corroded(CAN) DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CARRIED OUT AS PER LYCOMING SB #505A REVEALED CORROSION AND DEEP PITTING IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER (I.D.). REMOVAL OF THE CORROSION AND PITTING TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE I.D. OF 1.910" STILL INDICATED PITTING IN TDec 3, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA961216023Crankshaft · corroded(CAN) DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CARRIED OUT AS PER LYCOMING SB #505A REVEALED CORROSION AND DEEP PITTING IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER (I.D.). REMOVAL OF THE CORROSION AND PITTING TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE I.D. OF 1.910" STILL INDICATED PITTING IN TDec 3, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA961216024Crankshaft · corroded(CAN) DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CARRIED OUT AS PER LYCOMING SB #505A REVEALED CORROSION AND DEEP PITTING IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER (I.D.). REMOVAL OF THE CORROSION AND PITTING TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE I.D. OF 1.910" STILL INDICATED PITTING IN TDec 3, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA961115002Crankshaft · cracked(CAN) ENGINE RECEIVED FOR REPAIR FOR A CRANKSHAFT CRACKED AT THE MAIN BEARING JOURNAL EXTENDING FROM THE FRONT EXPANSION PLUG SEAT IN A SPIRAL (ANTI CLOCKWISE FROM THE FRONT) TO APPROXIMATELY HALF WAY BETWEEN THE FORWARD THRUST FACE AND THE CROSS FEED OIL HOLEOct 1, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA960916010Crankshaft · cracked(CAN) PILOT REPORTED AN OIL LEAK IN THE PROP AREA AND AN OIL SMELL IN THE CABIN. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY HAD A CRACK FROM THE PROP FLANGE GOING IN A SPIRAL AFT OF THE FLANGE ON THE CRANKSHAFT. THE CRACK WAS APPROXIMATELY 4.5" LONG ASep 3, 1996 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA960826065Pushrod · broken(CAN) UPON PULLING THE THROTTLE BACK THE PUSHROD BROKE AT THE FORWARD THREADED END, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE CLEVIS ASSEMBLY. THE PILOT HAD ENOUGH TRAVEL TO PERFORM A SAFE LANDING.Aug 9, 1996 · Power Lever
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