Lycoming O-320-E2D

Service difficulty reports · 494

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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 = 'O320E2D'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR CA021010003Mount · cracked(CAN) ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY CRACKED AT LOWER CROSS MEMBER RT SIDE.Sep 27, 2002 · Cessna 172L · Engine Mount SectionSDR AUS20020945Strap · broken(AUS) LH FUEL TANK REAR STRAP ASSEMBLY LOOSE. RH FUEL TANK REAR STRAP ASSEMBLY BROKEN NEAR THE SCREW END. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW CESSNA CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS PROGRAM 28-30-01.Aug 21, 2002 · Cessna 172K · Fuel StorageSDR CA020830013Riser · cracked(CAN) FOUND CRACK JUST BELOW THE EXHAUST FLANGE WELD. CRACK HAD PROGRESSED HALF WAY AROUND THE BACK OF THE RISER ASSEMBLY. CRACK WAS FOUND DURING A REGULARLY SCHEDULED INSPECTION. CRACK HAD NOT BEEN VISIBLE AT THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION, SO CRACK DID PROGRESS QUIAug 20, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA030502002Magneto · failed(CAN) ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE DUE TO LT MAGNETO MALFUNCTION. INTERNAL DEFECTS, THEREFORE EXACT MALFUNCTION UNKNOWN.Aug 16, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR AUS20020913Cable · corroded(AUS) CONTROL CABLE CORRODED WITH APPROXIMATELY 50% OF THE STRANDSBROKEN/FRAYED.Aug 5, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Flight Control SystemSDR AUS20020916Cable · corroded(AUS) CONTROL CABLE RUSTED IN AREA OF REAR FUSELAGE.Aug 5, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Flight Control SystemSDR CA020830006Sensor · failed(CAN) HIGH VOLTAGE LIGHT CAME ON DURING FLIGHT. FLIGHT TERMINATED. OVER VOLTAGE SENSOR FAILED. RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND BATTERY CONTACTOR. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS REPLACED.Aug 2, 2002 · Cessna 172M · DC RegulatorSDR AUS20020914Cable · worn(AUS) MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE INNER WIRE WORN TO LESS THAN 50% OF NORMALTHICKNESS. CABLE DIAMETER WAS 62MM (0.024IN) INSTEAD OF THE NORMAL DIAMETER 1.6MM (0.062IN).Jul 25, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Mixture ControlSDR AUS20020915Cable · worn(AUS) THROTTLE CONTROL INNER CABLE WORN BY MORE THAN 60% OF THE DIAMETER. WIRE DIAMETER WAS 0.5MM (0.019IN) INSTEAD OF THE NORMAL 1.5MM (0.059IN).Jul 25, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Power LeverSDR CA020731014Stop · missing(CAN) UPON COMPLETING INSPECTION OF RUDDER STOPS PER AD CF-2000-20, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RUDDER STOPS WERE BOTH MISSING. THERE WERE NO HOLES IN THE TAILCONE SKIN WHERE THE STOPS SHOULD HAVE BEEN, BUT THE ANCHOR NUTS WERE RIVETS TO THE BULKHEAD. THIS SKIN WAS Jun 24, 2002 · Cessna 150J · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA020617002Spar · cracked(CAN) DURING A RECENT PAINT SHOP VISIT IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF SERIOUS STRUCTURALLY DAMAGED AREAS WERE AHMMERED OUT WITH A DOLLY, NOT REINFORCED, AND EITHER FILLED IN WITH BODY PUTTY OR COERED OER WITH A PATCH. THE LEFT WING MAIN SPAR APJun 13, 2002 · Cessna 172G · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CA020610010Gyro · unserviceable(CAN) AFTER INSTALLATION OF A NEW OVERHAULED GYRO HORIZON, IT HAD BEEN FOUND UNSERVICABE. THAT GYRO HAD BEEN OVERHAULED BY AERONEUF INSTRUMENTS LTEE APPROVAL 27-91 ON RELEASE NOTE 28244 DATED MAY 27, 2002. IT IS THE SECOND SDR SUBMIT FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ON RMay 31, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA020610009Gyro · unserviceable(CAN) AFTER INSTALLATION OF A NEW OVERHAULED GYRO HORIZON, IT HAD BEEN FOUND UNSERVICABE. THAT GYRO HAD BEEN OVERHAULED BY AERONEUF INSTRUMENTS LTEE APPROVAL 27-91 ON RELEASE NOTE 28017 DATED FEB. 05, 2002May 24, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA020522006Tube · defective(CAN) FAILURE OF CENTER SEAM OF 600 X 6 - 6 PLY TIRE TUBE. THIS HAS OCCURED ON 2 OTHER SEPERATE OCCASIONS. SUPPLIER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND HAS INDICATED THAT HE WAS GOING TO CONTACT MICHELIN AND INQUIRE ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PICTURES OF DEFECT ARE ON FILE AND MMay 21, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Tire TubeSDR CA020425003Rudder Horn · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION THE RUDDER HORN ASSY AT THE AREA WERE THE HORN STRIKES THE RUDDER STOPS HAD BEEN DAMAGED. WE BELIEVE BY GUSTY WINDS WITHOUT THE RUDDER LOCK ON. THE RUDDER STOP SCREW HAD ACTUALLY ROLLED THE ALUMINIUM BACK ON THE HORN WHICH MADEApr 4, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Rudder StructureSDR 2002FA0000469Coil · burnedDURING ROUTINE FLIGHT ENGINE BECAME ROUGH. PILOT CONTINUED TOWARDS AIRPORT, WITH NO OTHER OPTIONS, AND LANDED SAFELY. ONCE ON THE GROUND, THE PILOT/ MECHANIC DID AN ENGINE RUN-UP AND FOUND LEFT MAGNETO DEAD. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED A HOLE BURNED THROUGApr 1, 2002 · N80657 · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR AUS20020332Mount · cracked(AUS) ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED IN AREA OF LOWER CROSSOVER TUBE.Mar 28, 2002 · Cessna 172L · Engine Mount SectionSDR AUS20020333Mount · cracked(AUS) ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED IN AREA OF LOWER CROSSOVER TUBE.Mar 21, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA020312002Camshaft · worn(CAN) METAL FOUND IN OIL FILTER DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. ENGINE DISMANTLED AT OVERHAUL FACILITY. NR 4 EXHAUST LOBE FOUND TO BE WEARING AFTER 85.2 HOURS SINCE NEW.Mar 1, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA020226002Muffler · cracked(CAN) FOUND DURING AD CF90-03R2 MUFFLER INSPECTION. CRACK FOUND AT BASE OF TAIL PIPE TO MUFFLER CAN CONNECTION. (ALONG WELD BEAD.)MUFFLER REPLACED IN ACCORDANCE ADCF90-03R2. PART 1 SUB PART 5.Feb 26, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Engine Exhaust SystemSDR CA020213007Spring · broken(CAN) RUDDER WAS ANGLED TO ONE SIDE UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THAT IT WOULD NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL.RUDDER SPRING WAS FOUND HANGING IN POSITION DETACHED FROM ONE SIDE, THE END HAD BROKEN OFF. PART WAS REPALCED AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.Feb 13, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA020208002Vane · stuck(CAN) COPPER VANE RUBS AGAINST POT ALUMINUM GYRO CASE CREATING BLACK RESIDUE CAUSING VANE TO STICK. THIS CAUSES HORIZION TO DIPLAY A PITCH OR ROLL WHEN LEVEL.Feb 8, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA020325003Bearing · missing(CAN) PILOT OF AIRCRAFT FOUND "A PART" BENEATH THE COWLING. COWLINGS WERE REMOVED & ENGINE INSPECTED FOR "MISSING PARTS". REAR SUPPORT BEARING (ROLLER TYPE) FOUND MISSING ON LAMAIR STARTER. PILOT REPORTED FURTHER THAT STARTER WAS STILL ENGAGED TO FLYWHEEL AT TFeb 4, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Engine StarterSDR CA020116002Bushing · worn(CAN) BUSHING WAS FOUND TO BE ROTATING IN BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY.Jan 4, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Aileron Control SystemSDR AUS20020002Spar · corroded(AUS) FORWARD SPAR ASSEMBLY CONTAINED SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSIONBETWEEN THE SPAR PNO 0523014-2 AND THE ATTACHMENT PLATE PNO 0523016-1. THE THICKNESS OF THE ASSEMBLY WAS REDUCED BY APPROXIMATELY 50% DUE TO THE CORROSION. THE RIVETS HOLDING THEASSEMBLY TOGETHEJan 2, 2002 · Cessna 172M · Wing SparSDR CA011105015Case · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND IN CASE AROUND FORWARD UPPER THROUGH BOLT.Oct 15, 2001 · Cessna 172M · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2001FA0000487Tube · separatedDURING DECENT, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO REDUCE POWER. USING THE MIXTURE CONTROL, THE PILOT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND THE ACCELERATOR DISCHARGE TUBE LAYING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE INTAKE AIRBOX. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ACCELERATOOct 9, 2001 · N7564G · Cessna 172L · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA011011012Mount · cracked(CAN) ENGINE MOUNT WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING 50 HOUR INSPECTION. NO CRACKS WERE NOTICED AT THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION AND THE CRACK SHOWED NEW MATERIAL. THIS WOULD INDICATE DETERIORATION DURING THE LAST 50 HOUR.Sep 19, 2001 · Cessna 172L · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA010912017Stiffener · cracked(CAN) COMMON PROBLEM ON OLDER CESSNA 150 SERIES, MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN REPLACED THIS PART WITH A NEW IMPROVE PART P/N 0432169-1 ALSO INCLUDING NEW IMPROVE BULKHEAD ASSY P/N 0412177-2.Sep 4, 2001 · Cessna 150J · Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach FittingsSDR CA011004010Bolt · broken(CAN) ONE OF THE 6 BOLTS ATTACHING THE PROPELLER TO THE ENGINE CRANK SHAFT FLANGE BROKE AT THE TOP OF THE THREADED AERA ON INITIAL TORQUE.THE PROPELLER HAD A PLACARD INDICATING TORQUE SPED FOR 1/2" BOLTS. PROLLER IS ATTACHED WITH 7/16" BOLTS. IT IS SUSPECTED TAug 29, 2001 · Cessna 172M · Propeller SystemSDR CA010907010Stringer · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT HAND ENGINE RAIL WAS CRACKED. P/N 0513132-4 STRINGER ASSEMBLY IN FUSELAGE FRONT SECTION STRUCTURE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED.Aug 23, 2001 · Cessna 172K · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR AUS20010930Float · damaged(AUS) CARBURETTOR FLOAT CONTAMINATED WITH FUEL CAUSING CARBURETTOR TO FLOOD.Aug 22, 2001 · Cessna 172M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AUS20011088Brushes · worn(AUS) ALTERNATOR BRUSHES WORN PREMATURELY.Aug 22, 2001 · Cessna 172M · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA010814022Control Cable · frayed(CAN) AIRCRAFT DAMAGE ON LANDING AT PICTOU ISLAND. AIRCRAFT BEING STRIPPED FOR REPAIR WHEN THE CABLE, ABOVE WAS FOUND FRAYED WHERE IT PASSES OVER THE PULLEY. LT SIDE TOP OF FUSELAGE.Aug 2, 2001 · Cessna 172I · Aileron Control SystemSDR AUS20010826Hose · leaking(AUS) ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE POROUS AND LEAKING IN THE AREA ON THEOUTSIDE OF THE BEND AT THE ENGINE END. FIRE SLEEVINGCONTAMINATED. HOSE MANUFACTURED 30 DECEMBER 1996.Jul 31, 2001 · Cessna 172M · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR CA011105014Arm · cracked(CAN) THIS PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE AIRCRAFTS ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE CRACK IS ALL OF THE WAY THROUGH THE FORWARD SIDE OF THE ARM, VERTICALLY ORIENTED AND PASSES THROUGH THE GREASE FITTING HOLE.IT APPEARS TO HAVE ORIGINATED AT THE FILLET FORMED BY THE Jul 31, 2001 · Cessna 172M · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR CA010724011Spinner · cracked(CAN) CRACK IN PROPELLER CUTOUT OPENING IN SPINNER NOTED DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNED FOR REPAIRS.Jul 10, 2001 · Cessna 172L · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR CA010509007Stiffener · cracked(CAN) THE REINFORCEMENT RIVETED TO THE FIREWALL AT THE MIDDLE RT LOWER COWL ATTACH BRACKET WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE ATTACH BRACKET SITS ON TOP OF THE REINFORCEMENT (SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE FIREWALL AND BRACKET). THE CRACK WAS FOUND AT A 200 HR INSPECTION AND WAS Apr 11, 2001 · Cessna 172M · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA010504010Spring · disconnected(CAN) LT RUDDER AND BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING P/N 0310196-5 BECAME DISLODGED FROM FRONT ANCHOR POINT BRACKET P/N 510128 IN FORWARD CENTRE TUNNEL ASSEMBLY P/N 0591301-11.THIS ALLOWED THE LEFT BRAKE & RUDDER PEDAL TO MOVE FULL FWD. THE PEDALS WOULD NOT RETURN TOApr 8, 2001 · Cessna 172M · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA010502006Spar · cracked(CAN) HORIZONTAL STAB SPAR FOUND CRACKED FROM CENTRE RELIEF HOLE (LIGHTNING HOLE) OUTWARD APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH. PART REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT. THIS PROBLEM IS PROBABLY DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE GROUND LANDING OF THE AIRCRAFT, I.E. USING STAB AS SURFACE TO PUSH ON TMar 31, 2001 · Cessna 172M · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CA010323013Clamp · loose(CAN) THROTTLE SHEAF HAD VIBRATED LOOSE FROM CONNECTING CLAMP WHICH LEFT NO CONTROL FOR THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT. THROTTLE CABLE WAS RE-POSITIONED IN THE SHEAF AND NEW HARDWARE WAS INSTALLED.AIRCRAFT WAS GROUND UN AND ALL PARAMETERS NORMAL.Mar 15, 2001 · Cessna 172M · Power LeverSDR CA010313024Battery · failed(CAN) PILOT ENCOUNTERED COMPLETE (GREATER THAN 50 PERCENT) ELECT. FAILURE IN FLT. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO GET A/C RADIOS TO TRANSMIT/RECEIVE, PILOT SQUAKED RADIO FAILURE CODE. FURTHER ATTEMTPS AT GETTING OTHER ELECT. SYSS TO FUNCTION, PILOT FOUND THAT ALL ELECT. Mar 9, 2001 · Cessna 172L · Battery Overheat Warning SystemSDR 20010412CW002Carburetor · defectiveDURING FLIGHT, AIRCRAFT WAS DOING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. PILOT PULLED BACK ON THROTTLE FOR MORE POWER BUT COULD NOT MOVE THROTTLE. LANDED SHORT OF RUNWAY, IN A FIELD. INVESTIGATION OF THROTTLE , FOUND CARBURETOR STUCK IN IDLE POSITION. REMOVED CARBURETOR AMar 7, 2001 · N12182 · Cessna 172M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA010307004Wheel · damaged(CAN) REPORTED TO MAINTENANCE OF CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT AREA DURING TAXI. INSPECTION REVEALED THREE (3) THRU BOLTS MISSING ON WHEEL RIM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO NOSE FORK. TWO OF THREE REMAINING BOLTS FOUND LOOSE. SUSPECT INCORRECT TORQUE ON WHEEL BOLTS.Feb 20, 2001 · Cessna 172M · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA010219010Spring · broken(CAN) HOOK BROKEN OFF SPRING (FOR LT RUDDER BAR) AND ALLOWED R/H SPRING TO PULL RUDDER TO RIGHT. PILOT HAD TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE ON LEFT PEDAL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT. UNEVENTFUL LANDING CARRIED OUT AFTER COMPLETE CIRCUIT AND APPROACH. SPRING DID NOT BRFeb 1, 2001 · Cessna 172L · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA010226018Magneto · failed(CAN) ENGINE STARTING RUNNING ROUGH IN CRUISE FLIGHT PILOT RETURNED TO STATION. GROUND RUN INDICATED EXCESSIVE RPM LOSS ON RT MAGNETO. MAGNETO REPLACED AND FOLLOW UP GROUND RUN CARRIED OUT RESULTING IN NORMAL RPM (STATIC) AND RT RPM DROP WITHIN LIMITS. NO APPAJan 1, 2001 · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20010206CW002Engine · failedENGINE HAD LOW OIL PRESSURE AND HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE IN CLIMB. TEMP STABILIZED IN DESCENT BUT OIL PRESSURE STILL LOW. LANDED AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE FOUND ALUMINUM ON OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. OIL PRESSURE SCREEN COVERED WITH ALUMINUM, STEEL FLAKES. SUSPECDec 18, 2000 · N6802H · Cessna 172M · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA010119005Screw · bent(CAN) NAS 603 RUDDER STOP SCREWS FOUND BENT AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. SUSPECT DAMAGE CAUSED BY RUDDER BEING BLOWN AGAINST STOPS AND RUDDER LOCKS NOT USED.Dec 14, 2000 · Cessna 150C · Rudder Control SystemSDR 20010409CW017Exhaust Valve · brokenAIRCRAFT ARRIVED WITH A ROUGH ENGINE. OPERATIONAL CHECK OF ENGINE REVEALED DANAGE IN NR 2 CYLINDER. FOUND THAT EXHAUST VALVE HAD BROKEN AND DESTROYED PISTON ALSO. ENGINE HAD 1122.7 TIME SINCE OVERHAUL. PREVIOUS COMPRESSION CHECK SHOULD HAVE REVEALED ANDec 12, 2000 · N3922Q · Cessna 172L · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA001229011Mount · cracked(CAN) CRACK DEVELOPED IN CORNER WELD OF CROSS TUBE MEMBER.Nov 30, 2000 · Cessna 172M · Engine Mount Section
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