Lycoming O-320-E2D

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
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SDR CA040429005Filter Adapter · malfunctioned(CAN) IN CRUISE THE OIL TEMPERATURE CLIMB INTO THE RED ZONE. THE THERMOSTATIC VALVE WAS REPLACED AND A TEST FLIGHT WAS CARRIED OUT WITH THE ENGINE STILL OVERHEATING. WE REPLACED THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER P/N 75528 AND THE OIL SCREEN HOUSING P/N 69510 AND EVERYTHIApr 7, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA040415003Clevis Bolt · misinstalled(CAN) INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF UPPER ELEVATOR CABLE TO ELEVATOR BELLCRANK. AFTER A RECENT PAINT JOB WHERE THE ELEVATOR HAD BEEN REMOVED, THE UPPER BOLT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE AIRCRAFT SERVICE MANUAL MAKES (SPECIAL NOTE) THAT THE UPPER CABLE MUST BE ATMar 25, 2004 · Cessna 172M · FastenersSDR CA040315004Lighter · shorted(CAN) SMOKE/ FUMES DETECTED IN COCKPIT DURING CRUISE FLT. CREW SURVEYED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTROLS AND FOUND CIGAR LIGHTER TO BE HOT. REMOVED LIGHTER FROM DASH AND RETURNED TO BASE WITH NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS. INSPECTION REVEALED COILS OF LIGHTER SHORTED CAMar 11, 2004 · Cessna 172N · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR CA040301006Tube · cracked(CAN) HAIRLINE CRACK IN TUBING, AROUND APPROXIMATELY .25 OF THE CIRCUMFERENCE, IMMEDIATELY BELOW WELDED FLANGE. CRACK WAS ON IB SIDE OF FLANGE AND NOT READILY VISIBLE.Feb 25, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA040220006Line · chafed(CAN) FUEL LINE WAS FOUND CHAFED DURING 200 HR INSPECTION.Feb 13, 2004 · Cessna 172K · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2004FA0000263Impulse Coupling · crackedONE OF THE MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING PAWLS OR PAWL ATTACH RIVETS FAILED DURING TOUCH AND GO OPERATION. THE PAWL BROKE THE MAGNETO MOUNTING CASTING AND DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT. MAGNETO WAS HANGING FROM THE ACCESSORY HOUSING WITH THE HELP OF THE IGNITION HARNESS.Feb 13, 2004 · N9210H · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA040506003Torque Link · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE UPPER TORQUE LINK PART NUMBER 0442506-1WAS CRACKED. NEW PART WAS INSTALLED.Feb 6, 2004 · Cessna 172K · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CA040212001Post · cracked(CAN) DURING 200 HR INSPECTION, CRACK NOTED AT LOWER DOOR HINGE IN LT FRONT DOORPOST. VISIBLE THROUGH ACCESS HOLE ON INSIDE OF POST. CRACK APPEARS TO HAVE INITIATED DUE TO FLEXING CAUSED BY HINGE PULLING ON POST WHEN DOOR CLOSES.Feb 4, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA040127020Ring · cracked(CAN) LANDING LIGHT ASSEMBLY MOUNTING RING (MADE OF ALUMINUM, RIVETED INTO COWLING NOSE BOWL) CRACKED THROUGH SEVERAL RIVET HOLES AND ANCHOR NUT HOLES. THESE RINGS ARE PRONE TO CRACKING, BUT THIS ONE HAS LASTED ONLY 20 MONTHS/1100 HOURS. MATERIAL MAY BE TOO BRJan 12, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Exterior LightingSDR CA040216005Connecting Rod · worn(CAN) ENGINE WAS CONTAMINATED. ABNORMAL WEAR WAS DETECTED ON FOUR CONNECTING RODS CAUSING METAL CONTAMINATION. DEMARCATION WAS ALSO NOTED ON CRANKSHAFT. AFTER COMPLETING A THOROUGH INSP (MEASUREMENT OF INTERNAL BUSHINGS, A TORSION, PARALLELISM, INSPECTION OFJan 10, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA040127012Exhaust Valve · failed(CAN) NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE WAS INGESTED BY ENGINE AND EXPELLED OUT THE EXHAUST, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO ENGINE AND METAL CONTAMINATION. ENGINE REMOVED FOR OVERHAUL.Dec 2, 2003 · Cessna 172L · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA031205005Wire Harness · burned(CAN) PILOT NOTICED HIGH VOLTAGE LIGHT- ELECTRICS TURNED OFF - RETURNED TO BASE. CONTACT WITH TOWER BY CELL PHONE.- ON INSPECTION AT AMO FACILITY IT WAS LEARNED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE ALTERNATOR FAILED/SHORTED OUT.- REPAIRS TO THE HARNESS WAS MADE AND Dec 1, 2003 · Cessna 172M · Electrical Power System WiringSDR AUS20031170Cylinder · cracked(AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR CYLINDER CRACKED IN LOWER SECTION OF TORQUE LINK ATTACHMENT LUG.Nov 3, 2003 · Piper PA28140 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR AUS20031165Hose · deteriorated(AUS) FUEL SUPPLY HOSE FROM TANK OUTER SECTION PERISHED.Oct 23, 2003 · Piper PA28140 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR AUS20031166Hose · deteriorated(AUS) FUEL SUPPLY HOSE FROM TANK OUTER SECTION PERISHED.Oct 23, 2003 · Piper PA28140 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR AUS20031169Hose · deteriorated(AUS) RT BRAKE HOSE OUTER COVERING DETERIORATED.Oct 23, 2003 · Piper PA28140 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR AUS20031096Exhaust Valve · separated(AUS) NR 4 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE HEAD SEPARATED FROM VALVE STEM. VALVEGUIDE LOOSE IN HEAD.Oct 21, 2003 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2003FA0001087Seat · crackedAFTER A PURCHASE OF A/C, A/C WAS HANGERED AND PREPPED FOR INTERIOR REFURBISH. UPON INSPECTION OF LT AND RT FRONT SEATS BEFORE PRIMING AND REPAINTING, CRACKS FROM APPROX. 270 TO 320 DEGREES AROUND WERE DETECTED EXTENDING FROM WELDS AT SUPPORT BRACKETS CONNECTIOct 9, 2003 · N16583 · Piper PA28140 · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR 2003FA0001088Seat · crackedSEATS WERE REMOVED, UNUPHOLSTERED, STRIPPED OF ORIGINAL PAINT FOR REPAINTING. UPON INSP OF LT AND RT FRONT SEATS BEFORE PRIMING AND REPAINTING, CRACKS APPROX. 270 TO 320 DEGREES AROUND WERE DETECTED FROM WELDS AT SUPT BRKTS CONNECTING UPPER TUBULARS OF SEAT FROct 9, 2003 · N16583 · Piper PA28140 · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR CA030930008Muffler · leaking(CAN) PILOT NOTICED CO DETECTOR INDICATING MONOXIDE IN CABIN AND COULD DETECT EXHAUST ODOR. CABIN HEAT SHUT OFF AND VENTS OPENED AND UNSCHEDULED LANDING CARRIED OUT AT ERICKSON, MB. MUFFLER WAS REPLACED BY AME WITH OVERHAUL ACORN WELDING UNIT AND FURTHER FLIGSep 24, 2003 · Cessna 172L · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR CA040310006Mount · cracked(CAN) A WELD WAS DISCOVERED CRACKED IN THE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE SUPPORT.Sep 18, 2003 · Cessna 172M · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA030915006Spar · corroded(CAN) RT WING FORWARD UPPER SPAR PLATE HAS SEVERAL AREAS OF EXHALATION. PART REPLACED.Sep 5, 2003 · Cessna 172M · Wing SparSDR CA030908005Brushes · worn(CAN) PREMATURELY WORN FIELD BRUSHES, SHORTED FIELD CIRCUIT FAILING ALTERNATOR, VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND OVERVOLTAGE SENSOR.Aug 26, 2003 · Cessna 172M · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA030812004Solenoid · failed(CAN) DURING CRUISE THE PILOT EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. UPON LANDING BACK AT BASE IT WAS DETERMINED THE STARTER SOLENOID WAS STUCK AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE BATTERY NEGATIVE POST MELTED. THE STARTER & MASTER RELAYS, STARTER AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED. THE Jul 31, 2003 · Cessna 172M · Engine Start Valves/ControlsSDR CA030717003Alternator · failed(CAN) PILOT REPORTED ELECTRICAL FAILURE DURING TAXI. INVESTIGATION FOUND ALTERNATOR HAD A LOOSE HOUSING. ALL LOCKING TABS WERE SECURE ON THRU BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FORWARD AND AFT CASE HALVES TOGETHER, YET THECASE WAS CLEARLY LOOSE AND THE TWO SECTIONS FRETTINGJul 16, 2003 · Cessna 172M · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA030806007Lifter · worn(CAN) METAL FOUND IN FILTER DURING INSPECTION AFTER 62.3 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. ENGINE DISMANTLED CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS FAILED.Jul 16, 2003 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA030703002Mount · broken(CAN) LOWER CROSS TUBE FOUND BROKEN AT WELD ON LT SIDE.Jun 20, 2003 · Cessna 172M · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA030604007Carburetor · failed(CAN) ACCELERATER DISCHARGE TUBE IN THE CARBURETOR VENTURI BROKE OFF, IT WAS SUCKED UPTO THE THROTTLE PLATE AND APPARENTLY JAMMED THE THROTTLE AT 2,00 RPM. PILOT COULD NOT ADJUST POWER UP OR DOWN. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN TO THE AIRPORT, ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN ANDMay 26, 2003 · Cessna 172M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA030729009Carburetor · failed(CAN) AIRCRAFT ENGINE LOST POWER IN A CLIMB, LEVELLING OUT RESTORED POWER, ANY ATTEMPT TO CLIMB RESULTED IN PARTIAL POWER LOSS. AT 231.2 HOURS THE CARB WAS REMOVED AND REPAIRED. THE FLOAT BOWL THREADS WERE STRIPPED OUT, A USED SERVICEABLE FLOAT BOWL WAS INSTAMay 26, 2003 · Cessna 172L · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR ISO11030019Exhaust Valve · brokenAIRCRAFT IN CRUISE AT 5000 FT., EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER, PILOT LANDED IN WHEAT FIELD, 2 POB, NO INJURIES, MINOR DAMAGE.May 20, 2003 · N7355G · Cessna 172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA030430005Wire · broken(CAN) CARB HEAT CONTROL WIRE BROKE AT PIVOT BOLT AT AIRBOX ARM. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE, BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN OVERTIGHT AND NICKED WIRE. NO WEAR ON CONTROL OTHERWISE, CABLE WIRE AND SHEATH ADJUSTED AND WIRE REATTACHED (EXTRA LENGTH AVAILABLE FOR ADJUSTMENT). AIRCRAFT Apr 30, 2003 · Cessna 172M · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR CA030627015Line · chafed(CAN) ABOVE FUEL LINE WAS FOUND CHAFED DURING 200 HR INSPECTION. IT WAS DETERMINED THIS WAS CAUSED FROM RUBBING ON STEERING ROD MOUNT. THIS WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE BUT CLOSE INSPECTION SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT.Apr 29, 2003 · Cessna 172M · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA030425006Alternator · failed(CAN) WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNING TO AIRPORT, THE PILOT NOTICED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE, AND RADIO QUIT. CONTINUED APPROACH AND LANDING.Apr 14, 2003 · Cessna 172M · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA030423002Circuit Breaker · failed(CAN) THE PILOT WAS DOING NIGHT TRAINING LOCALLY WHEN HE NOTICED THE LOW VOLTAGE INDICATOR LIT AND THE AMMETER SHOWING A DISCHARGE. HE FOUND THE ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED.THE BREAKER WAS RESET WHICH RESULTED IN SOME SMOKE AND SPARKS FROM UNDER THE PANApr 8, 2003 · Cessna 172M · DC Generating SystemSDR CA030331003Tube · torn(CAN) ON WALK AROUND PILOT NOTICE RT MAIN TIRE FLAT. WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVED AND TUBE INSPECTED, TWO TEAR APPROX 1/4 INCH AND APPROX 7 INCHES APART FOUND ON OUTBOARD CENTER SEAM. MICHELIN WAS CONTACTED AND THE FOUR PREVIOUS TUBES WERE SENT TO MICHELIN FOR MOREMar 28, 2003 · Cessna 172M · Tire TubeSDR CA030306002Tube · torn(CAN) A/C LANDED AND PILOT TAXIED OFF THE RUNWAY. 20 TO 30 FEET ON TAXIWAY AND A/C BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO TAXI. FOUND LEFT MAIN WHEEL FLAT.WHEEL DISASEMBLED AND FOUND TUBE WITH TEAR APPROX 1/4 INCH LONG ON THECENTER OF THE TUBE ALONG THE MOLDING RIBS.Mar 4, 2003 · Cessna 172M · Tire TubeSDR 2003FA0000269Roller · damagedRT FLAP, INBOARD AFT FLAP ROLLER, FAILED AND BOUND DURING FLAP RETARCTION. THE RT OUTBOARD FLAP END CONTINUED TO RETRACT DEFORMING THE FLAP TO SOME EXTENT.Feb 27, 2003 · Cessna 172K · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR CA030228010Muffler · cracked(CAN) RT MUFFLER END PLATE CRACKED BEHIND RT FORWARD EXHAUST INLET (NR 1 CYLINDER). NOT LEAKING INTO HEAT MUFFLER. BARREL ALSO BULGED FORWARD SIDE NEAR OUTLET (USUAL PLACE). BOTH DAMAGES MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY AFTER FIRING IN MUFFLER. MUFFLER HAS BEEN PREVIOUFeb 21, 2003 · Cessna 172M · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR CA030211003Valve Guide · stuck(CAN) IN CRUISE FLIGHT ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN POWER ABOVE 1800 RPM. PILOT LANDED WITHOUT PROBLEMS. ON INVESTIGATION NOTICED NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE STUCK OPEN ALSO NOTICED VALVE TAPPET BODY CRACKED. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIRFeb 4, 2003 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA030114004Mount · cracked(CAN) ONE CRACK FOUND AT ONE TOP DYNAFOCAL WELD TO TUBE, FOUR CRACKS FOUND AT CROSS TUBE BETWEEN LOWER LEGS AT WELDED AREAS. ALL CRACKS FOUND DURING DYE-PENETRANT INSPECTION CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CESSNA'S CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS PROGRAM, CAP 71-20-00Jan 9, 2003 · Cessna 172L · Engine Mount SectionSDR AUS20030011Cable · worn(AUS) ENGINE MIXTURE CONTROL INNER CABLE WORN.Jan 7, 2003 · Cessna 172K · Mixture ControlSDR CA030108008Rheostat · failedTHIS 'SDR' IS BEING RAISED BECAUSE OF AD 93-24-15 AND SEB92-33R1 REGARDING INSTRUCTIONS OF RHEOSTAT P/N RD-0015H-1600. WHEN AN AD IS ISSUED, AS THIS ONE WAS, REGARDING AN IMPROVED PART THE REGULATORY BODY SHOULD ENSURE PARTS CATALOGS OR MAINTENANCE MANUALS ARDec 11, 2002 · Cessna 172I · Instrument PanelSDR K7B2002F00000Float · crackedRECEIVED THIS CARBURETOR FLOAT IN CRACKED CONDITION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. FLOAT HAS SPLIT IN SEAM.Dec 1, 2002 · N21272 · Cessna 172M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA021204010Pushrod Tube · broken(CAN) WITH THE ENGINE COWLING REMOVED TO REPLACE UNSERVICEABLE LANDING LIGHT, OIL WAS NOTED AROUND THE NR 3 CYLINDER. INVESTIGATION SHOWED SHROUD WAS BROKEN APPROXIMATELY MIDWAY ALONG THE TUBE. AS THE CRACK WAS A RATHER SHARP BREAK THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FOUND UNNov 20, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20021377Torque Tube · corroded(AUS) LH AND RH ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLIES SEVERELY CORRODED PARTICULARLY FITTINGS PNO 0734102-4 AND PNO 0734102-3. LOWER LEFT HAND SKIN PNO 0532001-91 ALSO CORRODED.Nov 19, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Elevator StructureSDR CA021119012Flapper Valve · failed(CAN) VALVE ASSEMBLY CENTER SECTION PIN AND SPRING FAILURE. THE FAILURE ALLOWED FUEL TO EXIT FUEL VENT SYSTEM. CORRECT BY REPLACING ENTIRE VALVE ASSEMBLY.Nov 16, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Fuel StorageSDR CA021118008Baffle · broken(CAN) A PIECE OF BAFFLE BROKE OFF OF THE AIRBOX BAFFLE CONTROL. THE PIECE LOGGED IN THE CARBURETOR VENTURIRESULTING IN A RICH MIXTURE AND PARTIAL POWER LOSS. REPAIRS MADE BY AMO 98.91, OCTOBER 28/02. INCIDENT REPORTED AS POWER LOSS DUE TO CARB ICE - SUBSEQUENTNov 7, 2002 · Cessna 172 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR CA030131003Encoder · failed(CAN) ATC REPORTED ENCODER READ OUT AT 7,500 FEET, ACTUAL ALTITUDE 3,500 FEET.ENCODER ASSEMBLY REPLACED, NO FURTHER DEFECT.Oct 30, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR CA021030001Riser · cracked(CAN) EXHAUST PORT MATING FLANGE ON RISER CRACKED THROUGH FLANGE AND ALONG LOWER EDGE OF WELD 5/8 OF CIRCUMFERENCE. REPLACED RISER ASSEMBLY.Oct 10, 2002 · Cessna 172L · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA021016030Bolt · broken(CAN) UPON COMMENCING TAXI, BRAKES WERE TESTED BY PILOT AS PER CHECKLIST, AND CALIPER ASSEMBLY BOLTS FAILED AND ALLOWED PISTON TO OVER EXTEND AND CAUSE LOSS OF FLUID. BOLTS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN FRACTURED FOURSOME TIME, DUE EITHER TO FATIGUE OR OVERTORQUING. BOLOct 8, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Brake
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