Lycoming O-320-D2J

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SDR AUS20040159Gear · broken(AUS) STARTER BENDIX DRIVE GEAR DISINTEGRATED DURING ENGINE START.Mar 2, 2004 · Cessna 172P · Engine StarterSDR 2004002Starter · disengagedSTARTER WAS INSTALLED AFTER ORIGINAL STARTER FAILED ON 2/11/2004 (SDR FILED) FOR A SHATTERED BENDIX DRIVE GEAR. ENGINE WAS SUCCESSFULLY STARTED TWICE AND RETURNED TO SERVICE. ON FIRST FLIGHT ATTEMPT AFTER STARTER WAS INSTALLED THE BENDIX DRIVE GEAR WOULD NOTFeb 20, 2004 · N97811 · Cessna 172P · Engine StarterSDR 2004001Starter · failedRECEIVED AN OVERHAULED ENGINE FROM MFG ON 5 DEC 2003 AND INSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT. STARTER BENDIX DRIVE GEAR SHATTERED AGAINST ENGINE RING GEAR ON A START ATTEMPT.Feb 11, 2004 · N97811 · Cessna 172P · Engine Starting SystemSDR CA031217002Ring · failed(CAN) REPORTED ENGINE BACKFIRING AT LOW RPM. CARRIED OUT COMPRESSION TEST ON ALL FOUR CYLINDERS. COMPRESSIONS WERE AS FOLLOWS, NR 1 70/80, NR 2, 72/80, NR 3, 60/80, NR 4, 74/80. REMOVED NR 3 CYLINDER AND FOUND MARKS IN CYLINDER AND RINGS WERE EXCESSIVELY SHARDec 16, 2003 · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA031029006Line · worn(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSP, TECH WAS FOCUSED ON STEERING ARM INSTALLATION AND NOTICED THAT RT STEERING ARM WAS CHAFING ON FUEL LINE. SECTION OF FUEL LINE AFFECTED RUNS FROM UNION FITTING NEAR FUEL SELECTOR TO FUEL STRAINER BOWL LOCATED AT FIREWALL. REASON FOR Oct 22, 2003 · Cessna 172P · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2003FA0001131Cylinder · damagedCYLINDERS FAIL TO PASS DIFFERENTIAL COMPRESSION TEST. NR 3 POSITION.Oct 10, 2003 · N5227D · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA030813002Piston · cracked(CAN) DEFECTIVE PART FOUND DURING A TOP OVERHAUL AT 1785.8 HOURS (ENGINE TIME). THIS ENGINE CYLINDERS HAD NEVER BEEN REMOVED SINCE LYCOMING OVERHAUL. PERTINENT INFORMATION: CRACK IN PROGRESS, 3/4 INCH LONG. WE CAN OBSERVE POROSITY IN THE MATERIAL AT THE CRAug 8, 2003 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2004FA0000082Carburetor · failedCARBURETOR FAILED AFTER 457.6 HOURS. ENGINE WAS INSTALLED AUG 6, 2002. PROBABLE CAUSE OF FAILURE; REPAIRED AS CHEAPLY AS POSSIBLE. WARRANTY EXPIRED NO INSTALLATION TIME BAD ATTITUDE.Jul 1, 2003 · N6288D · Cessna 172N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA030421002Screw · missing(CAN) PILOT FIRST NOTICED PROBLEM WHEN TURNED OFF RUNWAY AFTER LANDING. REPORTED ENGINE WILL NOT CONTINUE TO RUN BELOW 1200 RPM. MAINTENANCE FOUND IDLE MIXTURE SCREW MISSING FROM CARBURETOR. OPERATION OK WHEN PART REPLACED.Apr 11, 2003 · Cessna 172P · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA030410005Rib · cracked(CAN) REPOSITIONED RUBBER AND REPLACED CRACKED RIB.Mar 27, 2003 · Cessna 172P · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR CA030328001Crankshaft · corroded(CAN) UPON INSPECTION FOR AD 98-02-08 INTERNAL CORROSION. LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION WAS FOUND, WHEN LOG BOOKS CHECKED IT WAS FOUND THAT LYCOMING HAD SIGNED OFF SB530 WHICH A COATING THAT TERMINATES INSP. LYCOMING HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. TMar 11, 2003 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2003FA0000328Cylinder Head · crackedCYLINDER CRACKED IN EXHAUST PORT AREA OF THE HEAD.Mar 10, 2003 · N64551 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA030131002Crankshaft · corroded(CAN) CORROSION FOUND UNDERNEATH URETHABOND COATING APPLIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SB 505B, SB 530A, & AD 98-9Jan 24, 2003 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20030028Bearing · failed(AUS) NO4 MAIN BEARING FAILED. BEARING MATERIAL MISSING FROM BEARINGSHELL. AREA OF MISSING MATERIAL APPROXIMATELY 15MM BY 10MM(0.59IN BY 0.39IN). A SMALLER AREA OF BEARING MATERIAL WAS ALSO FOUND MISSING FROM NO3 MAIN BEARING SHELL. THE AREA OF BEARINGMATERIALJan 13, 2003 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2002FA0001124Float · damagedCARBURETOR SEAT IN FOR REPAIR BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING. AFTER DISASSEMBLY ONE PONTOON OF (AP) FLOAT WAS FILLED WITH FUEL. OPPOSITE PONTOON HAD MARK FROM RUBBING HOUSING.Sep 20, 2002 · Cessna 172P · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA020619006Skin · corroded(CAN) DURING A T.C. AUDIT INSPECTION INTERGRANULAR CORROSION WAS OBSERVED. THE AREA IS THE TOP SKIN FORWARD OF WINDSCREEN ON THE LEFT SIDE. THERE IS A HOLE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH IN DIAMETER. AT THIS POINT, THERE IS ALSO "BUBBLING" OF THE PAINT ON THE RIGHT SIJun 10, 2002 · Cessna 172P · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR CA020619003Shaft · sheared(CAN) SEVERE NOSEWHEEL SHIMMY REPORTED AFTER LANDING. INSPECTION OF THE DEFECT BY MAINTENANCE REVEALED THAT THE SHAFT WAS SHEARED. THE DAMPENER UNIT REMAINED ATTACHED BUT IN TWO SEPARATE PARTS PREVENTING IT FROM FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. NO FURTHER DAMAGE WAS FMay 8, 2002 · Cessna 172P · Shimmy DamperSDR AUS20020432Battery · misinstalled(AUS) ELT BATTERIES INCORRECTLY FITTED.May 1, 2002 · Cessna 172P · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR AUS20020446Switch · faulty(AUS) IGNITION SWITCH CONTACTS DIRTY AND OILY. ONE CONTACT ARCING. SUSPECT INCORRECT LUBRICANT USED ON SWITCH.May 1, 2002 · Cessna 172P · Ignition SwitchingSDR CA020411005Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) SECOND PART FAILURE IN THE SAME AREA HEARD REPORTS OF THIS PART FAILING FROM OTHER OPERATORS. SPINNER AND AFT BULKHEAD HAVE A VERY POOR FIT.Mar 13, 2002 · Cessna 172P · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR CA020422003Bolt · sheared(CAN) WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE LT MLG LEG TO FACILITATE A REPAIR TO AN ADJACENT AREA, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE MAIN ATTACH BOLT WAS SOMEHOW SEPARATED AS INSTALLED THROUGH THE INBOARD SUPPORT AND THE GEAR LEG. EVENTUAL REMOVAL OF THE BOLT REVEALED THAT Mar 7, 2002 · Cessna 172P · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CA020116004Spar · cracked(CAN) CRACK WAS FOUND DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, IN THE AREA OF THE FRONT SPAR OF THE STABILIZER. AT THE LIGHTENING HOLE BETWEEN THE TWO NOSE RIBS.Jan 4, 2002 · Cessna 172P · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CA011212002Cylinder · cracked(CAN) DURING A REGULAR MAINTENANCE INSPECTION THE CYLINDERS WERE VISUALLY CHECKED USING A BORESCOPE, CRACKS WERE NOTED AT THE SPARK PLUGS PORTS OF NR 1 & 2 CYLINDERS. ALL CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED.Dec 3, 2001 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA020108002Cylinder · cracked(CAN) DURING CLIMB THE PILOT NOTICE A LOSS OF POWER AND ENGINE VIBRATION. RETURNED TO BASE. MAINTENANCE FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER CRACKED AT THE EXHAUST VALVE. THIS IS THE 3RD CYLINDER ON 2 DIFFERENT ENGINES TO CRACK IN THIS PLACE. ALL CYLINDERS REMOVED AND RETURNov 27, 2001 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA011127002Magneto · failed(CAN) ON LANDING ROLL PILOTS REPORTED A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. - THEY TAXIED OFF THE RUNWAY AND SHUT DOWN. AIRCRAFT PUSHED TO HANGAR.- INITIAL INVESTIGATION SHOWED DEAD LT MAGNETO (TIMING INDICATOR). - MAGNETO REMOVED, SHAFT BENT AND GEAR GROUND BY ENSep 27, 2001 · Cessna 172P · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA020411006Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) AFT SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKED AT RADIUS OF PROP CUT OUT.Aug 16, 2001 · Cessna 172P · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 20010410AP017Cylinder · crackedCRACK IN CYLIDER EXTENDED FROM BOTH SPARK PLUG BOSSES TO THE EXHAUST SEAT.Mar 28, 2001 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20010419CW001Yoke · corrodedMAINTENANCE TECH FOUND AREA BELOW PIVET BOLT EXCESSIVELY COVERED TO THE POINT OF EXFOLIATION. WHEN DRILLING THE INSPECTION HOLE CALLED FOR, THE DRILL BIT ACTUALLY FELL THROUGH AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2 TURNS OF THE BIT. CENTRAL YOKE WAS REPLACED AT THIS TIME. TMar 14, 2001 · N97662 · Cessna 172P · Control Column SectionSDR CA010223014Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) DURING CESSNA PHASED INSP, BULKHEAD, STATION 108, FOUND CRACKED IN 3 PLACES AT RADIUS OF EACH CORNER EXCEPT FOR TOP LEFT. BULKHEAD FORMS BACK OF BAGAGE COMPT AREA. CRACKS RADIATE FROMTHE FLANGE OF BULKHEAD & EXTEND INTO WEB OF BULKHEAD. CHECK OF REST OFFeb 14, 2001 · Cessna 172P · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR CA010219009Rod · bent(CAN) FLAP ROD BENT.Jan 29, 2001 · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA010212006Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE CESSNA PROGRESSIVE CARE INSPECTION, THE BULKHEAD AT THE BACK END OF THE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT STATION 108 WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT BOTH LOWER CORNERS, AND THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER. THE CRACKS ARE APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES LONG. THIS AIRCRAFT ISJan 23, 2001 · Cessna 172P · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CA010110004Bracket · worn(CAN) - MASTER CYLINDER MOVEMENT IN BRACKET SEEMED EXCESSIVE- FOUND BRACKET PIN HOLE WORN, PIN (CLEVIS) WON, AND TAB ON BRACKET WORN APPROXIMATELY 33% FROM ORIGINAL THICKNESS.Dec 7, 2000 · Cessna 172N · Fuselage, Equipment Attach FittingsSDR CA001201017Handle · separated(CAN) FUEL SELECTOR WAS BEING TESTED DURING TAXI WHEN FUEL SELECTOR HANDLE BECAME DISENGAGED FROM FUEL SELECTOR WHEN HANDLE WAS BETWEEN TANK POSITIONS. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE COTTER PIN THAT HOLDS THE SHAFT ASSEMBLY IN THE FUEL SELECTOR BROKEN ALLOWING THE SHNov 14, 2000 · Cessna 172P · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR CA000427005Plug · backed out(CAN) EXPANSION PLUG AT FRONT OF CRANKSHAFT HAD COME LOOSE ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK OUT.Apr 10, 2000 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA000404021Switch · loose(CAN) DURING THE RUN-UP, THE PILOT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE AIRCRAFT WAS TAXIED BACK TO THE RAMP AND SHUT DOWN. MAINTENANCE FOUND A LOOSE/OVERHEATED CONNECTOR ON THE BACK OF THE LANDING LIGHT SWITCH.Mar 28, 2000 · Cessna 172P · Exterior LightingSDR CA000606014Cylinder · failed(CAN) AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT, OVER LETHBRIDGE CLIMB-OUT. BIG BANG, NR 2 CYLINDER EXITED LEFT COWL, OIL ALL OVER. PILOT LANDED AIRCRAFT AT LETHBRIDGE. ENGINE MADE ENOUGH POWER TO GET AIRCRAFT TO AIRPORT. CYLINDER NOT FOUND. SMALL PART OF PISTON, RINGS, HYDRAULFeb 28, 2000 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU000037Skin · corroded(AUS) FUSELAGE SKIN CORRODED ON RIGHT SIDE WALL BENEATH SOUND DEADENING PATCH.Feb 10, 2000 · Cessna 172P · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR CA991112014Rivets · sheared(CAN) AFTER REMOVAL OF FUEL TANK, TWO RIVETS WERE FOUND SHEARED ON THE FRONT SPAR. THE RIVETS WERE LOCATED AT THE SPAR ANGLE (PN 0523017-14) AND THE INBOARD RIB (PN 0523010-14).Nov 2, 1999 · Cessna 172P · Wing SparSDR 99ZZZX3625Follower · brokeSTUDENT PILOT FLYING, HAD ENGINE QUIT WHILE DOING TOUCH AND GOES. A TEST RUN OF THE ENGINE AFTER RECOVERY REVEALED THE ENG WOULD MAKE 1,850 RPM'S WHEN LEANED OUT. INVESTIGATIVE DISASSEMBLY REVEALED THE NR 1 INTAKE VALVE STUCK OPEN APPROX .3750 INCH. THE VALAug 30, 1999 · N531PC · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA990907006Plug · worn(CAN) METAL CONTAMINATION FOUND IN FILTER SCREEN FROM PISTON PIN WARE.Aug 12, 1999 · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA990804008Engine · making metal(CAN) ENGINE MAKING METAL, OIL PRESSURE VARIED WITH THROTTLE MOVEMENT.Jul 30, 1999 · Cessna 172N · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 99ZZZX2389Carburetor · malfunctionedENGINE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF WITH MIXTURE CONTROL. FOUND CARBURETOR BOWL LOOSE, BUT MOUNTING BOLTS STILL HAD LOCK TABS IN PLACE. BOLTS APPEARED TO BE LOOSE IN THREADS IN BOWL. NEED TO HAVE A LOOK AT PAM MANUFACTURING PROCEDURES.Jun 3, 1999 · N65058 · Cessna 172P · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 99ZZZX2123Camshaft · wornCAM LOBE WORN OUT CAUSING INTAKE VALVES ON NR 1 AND NR 2 CYLINDERS TO NOT FULLY OPEN. SYMPTOMS WERE LOW TAKEOFF POWER (2,000 RPM) AND WOULD NOT IDLE.May 14, 1999 · N54844 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU990418Wire · broken(AUS) ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE PROBE RESISTOR WIRE BROKEN.Apr 21, 1999 · Cessna 172P · Engine Oil System WiringSDR AU990359Vacuum Pump · removed(AUS) ENGINE RAN OUT OF OIL. VACUUM PUMP HAD BEEN REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT AND PILOT TOOK THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT EITHER THE NEW VACUUM PUMP OR A COVER PLATE FITTED. THE ENGINE CONSEQUENTLY RAN OUT OF OIL.Mar 31, 1999 · Cessna 172P · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 99ZZZX1946Line · misinstalledTHE MAIN FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE RUDDER CONTROL CABLE WAS ROUTED BENEATH THE FUEL LINE IN SUCH A WAY TO BE RUBBING DIRECTLY ON THE LINE. WHEN DISCOVERED, THE LINE WAS CUT MORE THAN HALFWAY THROUGH, BUT ONLY SLIGHTLY LEAKING.Mar 18, 1999 · N66717 · Cessna 172P · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA990111001Stud · broken(CAN) DURING TAXI, A VIBRATION WAS FELT FROM THE ENGINE. INSPECTION AFTER RETURN TO RAMP FOUND ONE .50 INCH STUD AND THREE .3750 STUDS AT NR 1 CYLINDER BROKEN. ALL CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOR CRACKS AND CONFORMITY. ALL CYLINDERS WERE SERVICEABLDec 18, 1998 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU981633Nut · loose(AUS) ENGINE THERMOSTATIC VALVE (VERNATHERM) WAS REMOVED TO DETERMINE PART NUMBER WAS COMPLIANT WITH AD/LYC/78A5. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE VALVE'S P/N 53E22144 WAS NOT APPLICABLE, BUT THE VALVE STILL FAILED THE INSPECTION CRITERIA - LOOSE RETAINING NUT. NOTE: Dec 15, 1998 · Cessna 172P · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR CA981202017Woodruff Key · worn(CAN) THE WOODRUFF KEY FOUND WORN CAUSING A TIMING PROBLEM WITH THE LEFT MAGNETO.Oct 22, 1998 · Cessna 172P · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA980928003Crankshaft · pitted(CAN) TO COMPLY WITH AD 98-02-08, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LYCOMING SERVICE BULLETIN 505B, PITTING WAS NOTED ON THE INTERNAL BORE OF THE CRANKSHAFT. FPI CARRIED OUT, NO CRACKS WERE FOUND.Sep 10, 1998 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
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