# Service difficulty reports: Lycoming O-320-D2J

A list on [Lycoming O-320-D2J](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-d2j.md).

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- [SDR 2025FA0000713](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000713.md): Exhaust Valve · failed · Oct 10, 2025 · N739DB · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > EXHAUST VALVE FAILED DUE TO HEAT STRESS, CAUSING LOW COMPRESSION, LOW ENGINE SPEED AND ENGINE VIBRATIONS WHILE AT CRUISE.
- [SDR L9QS2024091200711](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/L9QS2024091200711.md): Pulley · damaged · Sep 12, 2024 · N4913G · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > L/H FLAP BINDING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO L/H FLAP & L/H FLAP DRIVE PULLEY. REPLACED DAMAGED PARTS
- [SDR 2024FA0000702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000702.md): Control Cable · frayed · Sep 9, 2024 · N73707 · Cessna 172N · Aileron Control System
  > FOUND BOTH AILERON CABLES P/N MC0510105-324 FRAYED AT OUTBOARD PULLEY. AILERON CABLES TSN: 2973.9
- [SDR 2024FA0000685](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000685.md): Bearing · brinelled · Sep 4, 2024 · N460LE · Robsin R22BETAII · Main Rotor Blades
  > BRINELLED MAIN ROTOR BLADE SPINDLE BEARINGS.TSN: 163.3
- [SDR 8HBR20240909067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20240909067.md): Gear · damaged · Aug 7, 2024 · N90558 · Cessna 172P · Magneto/Distributor
  > CAM GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED/SEATED DURING INITIAL MANUFACTURING WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR AND DAMAGE TO THE CAM GEAR DURING ROTATION AGAINST THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. THIS WAS THE FIRST 500HR INSPECTION SINCE MANUFACTURE.
- [SDR 2024FA0000242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000242.md): Control Module · inoperative · Mar 21, 2024 · N24155 · Cessna 172P · DC Generator-Alternator
  > AMMETER SHOWING DISCHARGE, NO VOLTAGE TO FIELD.
- [SDR 2023FA0000837](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000837.md): Pushrod · damaged · Dec 16, 2023 · N734BB · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > DURING SB388C, EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION FOUND 4EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-10 & 4EA ROCKERS P/N 17F19357 TO HAVE HEAVY SCUFF - SCORING. ENGINE TT: 2741.1 SINCE FACTORY REBUILT.
- [SDR 2023FA0000751](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000751.md): Pushrod · damaged · Nov 9, 2023 · N9012H · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INSPECTION FOR ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE, PERFORMED SB388C (EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION) & FOUND 3EA ROCKER ARMS P/N 17F19357 & 3EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F19957-10 WITH MECHANICAL DAMAGE (HEAVY SCUFF - SCORING). ROCKER ARMS & PUSH RODS TSN: 147.9. PREVIOUSLY RE
- [SDR 2023FA0000613](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000613.md): Rocker · damaged · Oct 19, 2023 · N9643Q · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > LYCOMING FACTORY OVERHAULED O-320-D2J, S/N L-17060-39E. DURING ROUTINE MX, SB388C (EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSP.) FOUND 4EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-10, 2EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-09, 6EA ROCKER ARMS P/N17F19357, 6EA SOCKETS P/N 15B21319 & 6EA LIFTERS P/N 15B26066 T
- [SDR 2023FA0000602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000602.md): Rocker · damaged · Oct 18, 2023 · N9936V · Cessna 172M · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > LYCOMING FACTORY REBUILT - O-320-D2J, S/N RL-20892-39E. DURING ROUTINE MX. SB388C (EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION) FOUND 3EA HYDRUALIC TAPPETS P/N 15B21319, 3EA HYDRAULIC LIFTERS P/N 15B26066, 3EA ROCKER ARMS P/N 17F19357, 2EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-10 & 1EA P
- [SDR 2023FA0000539](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000539.md): Rocker · damaged · Sep 14, 2023 · N9012H · Cessna 172M · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > LYCOMING FACTORY REBUILT O-320-D2J, S/N RL-20764-39E. DURING ROUTINE MX, SB388C (EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION) FOUND 7EA ROCKER ARMS P/N 17F19357, 1 EA PUSH ROD P/N 15F28835-09, 6EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-10, 7EA TAPPET SOCKETS P/N 15B21319 & 7EA PLUNGERS P/
- [SDR 2023FA0000467](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000467.md): Rocker · damaged · Aug 25, 2023 · N17HZ · Cessna 172M · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > LYCOMING FACTORY REBUILT O-320-D2J, TSN / TT: 2089.1. DURING ROUTINE MX, LYCOMING SB388C (EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION) FOUND 6EA VALVE PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-10, 6EA ROCKERS P/N 17F19357 & 1EA TAPPET SOCKET P/N 15B21319 TO HAVE MECHANICAL DAMAGE (HEAVY SCU
- [SDR 2023FA0000465](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000465.md): Unknown · unknown · Aug 22, 2023 · N733JP · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > WE EXPERIENCED TWO CRACKED CYLINDERS WITHIN 55.6 TACH HRS OF EACH OTHER. THE CRACKS WERE IN IDENTICAL LOCATIONS AT THE TOP OF THE CYLINDER BARREL WHERE THE BARREL MEETS THE CYLINDER HEAD. THE CRACKS WERE FOUND BY HIGH CHT INDICATIONS, VISUALLY SEEING EXHAUST
- [SDR 2023FA0000246](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000246.md): Crankcase · unknown · May 3, 2023 · N65497 · Cessna 172P · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > ON AUGUST 23, 2022 AN ENGINE EXAMINATION WAS CONDUCTED AT AIR SALVAGE OF DALLAS UNDER FAA OVERSIGHT. A GVI ON THE NUMBER 1 CYLINDER FOUND 4 SMALLER DIAMETER STUDS AND 1 LARGER DIAMETER STUD FRACTURED. THESE DECK STUD BOLTS EXHIBITED FATIGUE FAILURE/INDUCTILE O
- [SDR 2021FA0000050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000050.md): Lock Tab · loose · Jan 20, 2021 · N6519 · Cessna 172P · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > FOUND LOOSE CARBURETOR LOCK TAB AND FUEL STAIN. NO OPERATIONAL ABNORMALITY WAS NOTED RELATIVE TO THE DISCREPANCY. CARB WAS CHANGED INSTEAD OF REPAIR FOR CONVENIENCE.
- [SDR 2020FA0000440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000440.md): Cylinder · cracked · Oct 2, 2020 · N27GF · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NUMBER ONE CYLINDER BARREL SEPARATION.
- [SDR 2020FA0000318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000318.md): Cylinder · separated · Jun 30, 2020 · N555CV · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE FOUND FORWARD RIGHT CYLINDER SPLIT MIDWAY IN TWO SECTIONS EXPOSING PISTON AND COMBUSTION CHAMBER LEAVING 1 /1/2 INCH. ROCKER ARM TUBES ALSO SEPARATED FROM ENGINE BLOCK. CYLINDER ASSEMBLY PN: SL32006W-A20P WAS INSTALLED NEW ON LAST OV
- [SDR BQVD2020042400000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BQVD2020042400000.md): Exhaust Valve · stuck · Apr 20, 2020 · N65628 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > TACH TIME: 7661.5 POST FLIGHT INSPECTION OF COWL, OIL LEAK DISCOVERED. MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATED AND DISCOVERED #2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE PUSHROD TUBE BROKEN IN TWO PIECES AND PUSHROD BENT. CYLINDER WAS REMOVED. EXHAUST VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE STUCK AND HAD MA
- [SDR 2020FA0000095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000095.md): Muffler · cracked · Jan 29, 2020 · N733TP · Cessna 172N · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > PILOT SMELLED BURNING OIL IN CABIN, TURNED OFF CABIN HEAT AND SMELL WENT AWAY. INSPECTION FOUND MUFFLER CRACKED AT TAILPIPE ABOUT 3/4 AROUND TAILPIPE TO MUFFLER. MUFFLER WAS A NEW REPLACEMENT FROM AEROSPACE WELDING INSTALLED ON 4/13/3018 3125.8 TACH, REMOVED
- [SDR CA190808002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190808002.md): Impulse Coupling · failed · Jul 31, 2019 · Cessna 172M · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) DURING PRE-TAKEOFF GROUND RUN THE PILOT REPORTED A "DEAD RH MAG". MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT AND FOUND THE IMPULSE COUPLING ON THE RH MAGNETO HAD BROKEN WHICH CAUSED A SHIFT IN MAGNETO-TO-ENGINE TIMING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO NOT RUN ON THE RH MAGN
- [SDR CA190429020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190429020.md): Shutoff Valve · contaminated · Apr 25, 2019 · Cessna 172P · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > (CAN) ON A TRAINING FLIGHT IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON THE TAKE-OFF ROLL THE ENGINE QUIT AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF THE RUNWAY TO A TAXIWAY. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RE-STARTED AND TAXIED BACK TO THE HANGAR. MAINTENANCE DID A THOROUGH RUN-UP ON THE AIRCRAFT AN
- [SDR CA190401014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190401014.md): Bolt · missing · Apr 1, 2019 · Cessna 172N · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) LOWER NOSE LANDING GEAR ATTACH COLLAR (CAP) HAD ONE OF THE 2 ATTACH BOLTS MISSING AND A GAP WAS EVIDENT ON THE MATING SURFACE ON ONE SIDE. THE FIREWALL, CAP, NOSE GEAR, AND ATTACH BRACKETS WERE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE WITH NONE FOUND. THE CAP RETENTION HARD
- [SDR CA190325005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190325005.md): Radio · malfunctioned · Mar 21, 2019 · Cessna 172N · Data Transmission Auto Call
  > (CAN) WHILE ON FINAL IN THE CIRCUIT, AIRCRAFT X-XXXX LOST RADIO RECEPTION. STUDENT HAD PREFORMED A GO-AROUND, ENTERED TRANSPONDER SQUAWK CODE 7600 AND CALLED TOWER BY CELL PHONE. THE STUDENT RECEIVED LANDING CLEARANCE FROM TOWER AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AI
- [SDR CA190312013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190312013.md): Line · loose · Mar 12, 2019 · Cessna 172N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) ACCELERATOR PUMP LINE IN CARBURETOR CAME LOOSE AND STOPPED THROTTLE FROM CLOSING ALL THE WAY. (TC# 20190312013)
- [SDR CA190311024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190311024.md): Switch · melted · Mar 6, 2019 · Cessna 172N · Exterior Lighting
  > (CAN) DURING THE FLIGHT THE PILOT REPORTED SMOKE FROM UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THE LANDING LIGHT SWITCH HAD OVERHEATED, PARTIALLY MELTING. THESE SWITCHES HAVE A MANDATORY REPLACEMENT LIFE OF 48 MONTHS. THE FAILED SWITCH WA
- [SDR CA190201017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190201017.md): Alternator · inoperative · Jan 31, 2019 · Cessna 172N · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) AT CRUISE RETURNING TO BASE CREW NOTICED ALTERNATOR DROPPED OFF. CREW CHECKED SWITCH AND CIRCUIT BREAKER. CHECKED OK. ON FINAL INTO CYBW INTERMITTENT FLAPS, RADIO AND LIGHT FAILURES. UPON INVESTIGATION AND INSPECTION THE POWER TERMINAL TO THE ALTERNATOR
- [SDR CA180207025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180207025.md): Limit Switch · failed · Feb 6, 2018 · Cessna 172N · Trailing Flap Position Indicating System
  > (CAN) PILOT NOTED THAT THE FLAPS WOULD NOT RETRACT FROM 10 DEGREES AFTER LANDING. AIRCRAFT WAS BROUGHT INTO HANGAR AND FLAP SYSTEM WAS CHECKED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FLAP UP LIMIT SWITCH P/N S1906-1 ON THE FLAP POSITION SELECTOR HAD FAILED. AME DECIDED
- [SDR CA180116016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180116016.md): Valve Seat · worn · Jan 12, 2018 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) DURING HOT CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST OF ENGINE FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER TO HAVE 0 COMPRESSION. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND EXHAUST VALVE TRAIN TO HAVE ZERO CLEARANCE BETWEEN ROCKER ARM AND VALVE STEM AT TOP DEAD CENTER. REMOVED CYLINDER TO INSPECT AND FOU
- [SDR 2017FA0000503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000503.md): O-Ring · worn · Sep 11, 2017 · N52364 · Cessna 172P · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve
  > AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF LT BRAKES DURING TAXI TO RUNWAY. PILOT WAS ABLE TO STOP WITH OTHER BRAKE AND ELECTED TO HAVE AIRCRAFT TOWED TO PARKING. NO PRESSURE WAS EXPERIENCED WITH OPERATION OF BRAKE. REMOVED MASTER CYLINDER AND FOUND AN O-RING WAS WORN FLAT
- [SDR 8HBR20170710005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20170710005.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 7, 2017 · N65259 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PILOT REPORTED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. THE NR 1 CYLINDER WAS FOUND CRACKED FOUR INCHES ACROSS THE INTAKE VALVE.
- [SDR 2017FA0000181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000181.md): Wire Harness · defective · May 9, 2017 · N64875 · Cessna 172P · Ignition Harness (Distribution)
  > BAD MAG DROP. UNABLE TO BURN OFF. LOSS OF RPM ON TAKEOFF ROLL. DECIDED TO REPLACE IGNITION HARNESS BY PROCESS OF ELIMINATION. REPLACEMENT CORRECTED THE ISSUE.
- [SDR 2016FA0000394](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000394.md): Battery Pack · exploded · Jul 26, 2016 · Cessna 172P · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > ONE OF OUR AIRCRAFT WAS INSTALLED WITH ELT, MODEL AK-451 ON OCTOBER 2010. ON MARCH 15, 2016 WE REPLACED THE BATTERY. ON JULY 26, 2016 AIRCRAFT FLEW FOR TRAINING UNTIL 14:00 HOURS LOCAL TIME, AIRCRAFT WAS PARKED AND A TRAINEE AND PILOT INSTRUCTOR LEFT THE AIR
- [SDR CA160221003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160221003.md): Control Cable · frayed · Feb 13, 2016 · Cessna 172N · Aileron Control System
  > (CAN) BOTH AILERON DIRECT CABLES FRAYED AT PULLEYS. NORMAL WEAR.
- [SDR CA160221004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160221004.md): Control Cable · frayed · Feb 13, 2016 · Cessna 172N · Rudder Control System
  > (CAN) BOTH RUDDER CABLES FOUND FRAYED AT PULLEYS.
- [SDR CA160211008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160211008.md): Tube · failed · Feb 11, 2016 · Cessna 172N · Tire
  > (CAN) STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR WERE TAXING TO RUNWAY WHEN STUDENT NOTICED STEERING FELT STIFF. INSTRUCTOR TOOK OVER AND MOVED ACFT OFF TO SIDE OF TAXIWAY. INSTRUCTOR SHUTDOWN ACFT, GOT OUT AND FOUND NOSE WHEEL TIRE FLAT.
- [SDR CA160205007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160205007.md): Heater · smoke · Feb 5, 2016 · Cessna 172N · Heating System
  > (CAN) DURING TAXI FOR TAKOFF, PILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT AND REQUESTED RETURN TO BLOCKS. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION COULD FIND NO DEFECT WITH WIRING OR WITH TUBING IN THE ACFT AND THE ELECTRICAL AND HEATING SYS WAS GROUND CHECKED SERVICEABLE. THE ACFT WA
- [SDR CA151217004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151217004.md): Magneto · out of limits · Dec 10, 2015 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) MAGNETO TIMING ADVANCED 5 DEGREES IN 50 HRS SINCE 500 HR INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA151217005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151217005.md): Magneto · not reported · Dec 10, 2015 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) MAGNETO TIMING ADVANCED 3 DEGREES IN 50HRS SINCE 500HR INSP.
- [SDR CA151119011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151119011.md): Axle · cracked · Nov 18, 2015 · Cessna 172P · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > (CAN) WHILE DOING A ROUTINE TIRE REPLACEMENT, UPON REMOVAL OF THE TIRE ASSY FROM THE LT AXLE, THE AXLE WAS CLEANED AND INSPECTION REVEALED WHAT LOOKED LIKE A CRACK OR INCLUSION ON THE AXLE AT THE END OPPOSITE WHERE THE COTTER PIN/NUT SECURE THE WHEEL ASSY. IT
- [SDR CA151109007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151109007.md): Rib · cracked · Nov 6, 2015 · Cessna 172P · Rudder Structure
  > (CAN) DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, UPON INSPECTION AT 100 HR INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BULKHEAD ASSY, PN 0513363-23, TUNNEL LT RIB WAS CRACKED WHERE THE RUDDER BEARING ASSY FOR THE RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE TUBES ATTACHES. THE CRACK WAS LESS THAN.5" BY THE B
- [SDR 2015FA0000461](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000461.md): Carburetor · loose · Sep 23, 2015 · N65191 · Cessna 172P · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > FOUR SCREWS ON THE CARBURETOR CAME LOOSE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RUN ROUGH AND THE PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.
- [SDR CA150707008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150707008.md): Magneto · out of adjust · Jun 23, 2015 · Cessna 172P · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) MAGNETO TIMING HAD DRIFTED FROM 25 TO 32 DEGREES BTDC AFTER ONLY 53.9HRS SINCE 500HR INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA150611007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150611007.md): Magneto · malfunctioned · May 28, 2015 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) MAGNETO WOULD NOT TIME PROPERLY AT 490 HRS TTSN. SUSPECT CARBON TRACKING OR OTHER INTERNAL FAILURE.
- [SDR CA150611006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150611006.md): Magneto · failed · May 27, 2015 · Cessna 172P · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) MAGNETO FAILED FUNCTION CHECK AT ONLY 200.5 HRS TTSN. MAGNETO SHOWED SIGNS OF INTERNAL CARBON TRACKING.
- [SDR CA150511012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150511012.md): Tube · broken · May 7, 2015 · Cessna 172N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) THE ACCELERATOR TUBE BROKE & BECAME JAMMED IN BETWEEN THE BUTTERFLY VLV & HOUSING OF THE CARB. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO ADJUST THE THROTTLE CONTROL. THE TUBE EVENTUALLY DISLODGED & WAS SUCKED INTO THE INTAKE OF THE ENG CAUSING PARTIAL POWER LOSS.
- [SDR CA150505003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150505003.md): Magneto · out of adjust · May 4, 2015 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) MAGNETO TIMING OUT BY 5 DEGREES ONLY 101.5 HRS AFTER 500 HR INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA150501004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150501004.md): Crankcase · cracked · Apr 29, 2015 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) CRANKCASE HALVES FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT NR 2 & NR 4 LOWER FORWARD THRU STUD REINFORCMENT BOSSES.
- [SDR CA150417006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150417006.md): Nut · separated · Apr 13, 2015 · Cessna 172P · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > (CAN) CROSSWIND HARD LANDING ON NOSE CAUSING NUT TO SEPARATE, OPENING OF THE FORK, WHEEL FOUND SHIFTER. PART SEND FOR NDT. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE EXCEPT SCRATCH ON 1/2 WHEEL HUB.
- [SDR CA150310010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150310010.md): Spring · broken · Mar 9, 2015 · Cessna 172P · Rudder Control System
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED LOUD BANG ON TAXI IN FROM FLIGHT AND RUDDER FELT LOOSE. RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM INSPECTED FOUND RUDDER RETURN SPRING BROKEN ON LT RUDDER BAR. NEW SPRING WAS INSTALLED RUDDER FEELS NORMAL WHEN MOVED. NO IDEA HOW OLD THE OLD SPRING WAS. RT
- [SDR CA150316009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150316009.md): Points · failed · Mar 2, 2015 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) MAGNETO POINTS FAILED TO OPEN DURING ROUTINE TIMING CHECK AT 253 HRS SINCE 500HR INSPECTION.

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## 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 = 'O320D2J'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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