Lycoming O-320-E2G

Service difficulty reports · 23

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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 = 'O320E2G'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR 2018FA0000197Cylinder · damagedDISCOVERED THAT THE CYLINDERS 3 AND 4 WERE PRODUCING COMPRESSIONS BETWEEN 20 - 25 PSI. NEW CYLINDERS AND PARTS WERE INSTALLED AND BREAK IN PROCEDURES WERE FOLLOWED. DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION ALL FOUR CYLINDERS FAILED A COMPRESSION CHECK WITH RATINGS IN THEJun 28, 2018 · N858S · Amrgen AA5A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2017FA0000312Efi · failedHAD ABOUT 10 HRS ON A NEW G5 EFI WHEN IT STARTED TO GIVE FALSE BANK ANGLES. 5-10 DEGREES IN ONE DIRECTION FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN 5-10 DEGREES IN THE OTHER. THE UNIT GAVE NO WARNING THAT IT WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE FLIGHT CONDITIONS WERE VFR WITH NO TURJul 1, 2017 · N26167 · Amrgen AA5A · Navigation SystemSDR 2007FA0000091Pump · leakingAT ANNUAL FUEL STAINS WERE FOUND ON ENGINE LOWER COWLING. IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIND THE LEAK THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WAS TURNED ON TO PRESSURIZE THE FUEL SYSTEM BUT NO LEAKAGE WAS FOUND. WHILE TURNING ENGINE OVER BY HAND DURING THE COMPRESSION CHECK A LARGE FLOW Jan 18, 2007 · N24AU · Amrgen AA5 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR AUS20040161Cylinder · worn(AUS) NR 1 CYCLINDER WORN. PISTON, RING, & BARREL CLEARANCES EXCESSIVE.Feb 28, 2004 · Gulstm STCAA5 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2002FA0000821Exhaust Valve · brokenREPLACED NR 3 CYLINDER & PISTON DUE TO EXHAUST VALVE SEPARATION & DAMAGE TO CYLINDER CAUSED BY NOT REPLACING NEEDED PARTS AT M.O.H. (466.6-HRS S.M.O.H.) TOTAL TIME ON P/N 19001 EXHAUST VALVES 2351.6-HRS. THERE IS NO RECORD OF THE EXHAUST & INTAKE VALVES, EXHAUJun 29, 2002 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2001FA0000389Support · corrodedCORROSION DISCOVERED IN UPPER SURFACES OF BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SUPPORTS. DETECTED BY PREPING THE SUPPORTS FOR PAINT WITH A STAINLESS STEEL WIRE BRUSH AND SLIGHT RAISED LINE WAS NOTICED. PICKING REVEALED A LARGE AREA OF POWDER CORROSION AND EXFOLIATION BELOW TApr 18, 2001 · N5985L · Amrgen AA1 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 20001227SH034Camshaft · damagedCYLINDERS 2 AND 4 REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. AT THIS TIME, THE CAMSHAFT WAS FOUND SEVERELY PITTED, ONE LOBE WAS FLAT. LIFTER BODIES WERE ALSO PITTED. 1,317.0 HOURS, TOTAL TIME. (X)Dec 11, 2000 · N26993 · Amrgen AA5A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20001120SH058Plug · failedPISTON PIN PLUG IN CYLINDER NR 2 FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY ENLARGING PISTON BOSS AND WEARING INTO LOWER RING. ENGINE WAS 800 SMOH, CYLINDERS .010 INCH OS (PLAIN STEEL). SCREEN LAST CHECKED 48 HOURS PREVIOUSLY. PRESSURE SCREEN BECAME PLUGGED WITH ALUMINUM FLAKAug 2, 2000 · N6084L · Amrgen AA5 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2000ZZZX374Line · frozeENGINE AIR BREATHER PINCH HOLE HAD B EEN ELIMINATED BY PARTIES UNKNOWN. BREATHER LINE FROZE SHUT AT 15,000 FEET. EXCESSIVE CRANKCASE PRESSURE CAUSED THE CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL TO LEAK OIL. BREATHER LINE WAS REPOSITIONED AND A PINCH HOLE WAS DRILLED.Jan 3, 2000 · N26456 · Amrgen AA5A · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2000ZZZX48Screw · looseAIRCRAFT WAS REPORTED TO BE RUNNING ROUGH AND WOULD NEARLY 'DIE' ON ROLL-OUT. FOUND CARBURETOR THROTTLE BODY TO BOWL SCREW LOOSE. REMOVED FROM ENGINE. INSPECTED FOR FURTHER DAMAGE, GASKET AND LOCKING TAB WASHERS REPLACED. ADJUSTMENTS CHECKED AND RETURNED TDec 17, 1999 · N26411 · Amrgen AA5A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU990292Seat Belt · wrong part(AUS) AUTOMOTIVE SEAT BELT INSTALLED IN REAR SEATS. SEAT BELTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AD/RES/10 AMDT4.Mar 24, 1999 · Gulstm AA5A · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR CA990330033Blade · damaged(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE PROPELLER BLADES WERE FOUND WITH STONE DAMAGE. THE BLADES WERE TRIMMED.Mar 4, 1999 · Gulstm AA5 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AU981421Line · corroded(AUS) ALUMINIUM FUEL PRESSURE LINE FROM FIREWALL REAR FITTING TO FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE CORRODED THROUGH FROM CONTACT WITH THE STEEL WIRE OF THE DE-MISTER SCAT HOSE. FUEL LEAKAGE.Oct 31, 1998 · Gulstm AA5 · Fuel Pressure IndicatorSDR AU981422Duct · chafed(AUS) DE-MISTER SCAT HOSE RUBBING ON FUEL PRESSURE PIPE. REF: OPERATOR CONTROL NR AU981421 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.Oct 31, 1998 · Gulstm AA5 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR CA980908019Nut · cracked(CAN) AIRCRAFT DAMAGED IN LANDING ACCIDENT. WHEN HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS BEING REINSTALLED AFTER REPAIR, A BOLT WOULD NOT REACH PROPER TORQUE. HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS REMOVED AND IT WAS FOUND THAT 4 OF THE 8 FRONT SPAR ANCHOR NUTS WERE CRACKED.Aug 25, 1998 · Gulstm AA5A · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 98ZZZX3307Bearing · spunAIRCRAFT HAD A LOSS OF POWER AND A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE DURING NORMAL FLIGHT. INSPECTION OF ENGINE AFTER EMERGENCY LANDING REVEALED A SPUN BEARING ON CRANKSHAFT AND THE NR 3 ROD WAS BROKEN.Jul 27, 1998 · N1931T · Gulstm AA5 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU970578Skin · delaminated(AUS) LH WING LOWER SKIN DELAMINATING - ELEVATOR TRIM TAB ALSO DELAMINATED - FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW SB -155May 28, 1997 · Gulstm AA5A · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR AU970579Aileron · worn(AUS) AILERON CONTROL CABLES LOOSE - AILERON BEARINGS WORN - OUTBOARD TORQUE TUBES WORN - TRIM TABS LOOSE - FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW SB 165AMay 28, 1997 · Gulstm AA5A · AileronsSDR AU970554Strut · corroded(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT CORRODED (RUSTED) AND SEIZED IN TORQUE TUBE FITTING - PROTECTION BOOT OLD AND DETERIORATEDFeb 5, 1997 · Gulstm AA5 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 96ZZZX3536Valve · blocked openON INITIAL RUN-UP AFTER INSTALLING ENGINE AFTER MAJOR OVERHAUL, ENGINE WAS RUN AROUND 5 MINUTES AT 1,000-1,200 RPM'S. ENGINE RPM WAS INCREASED TO 1,700 FOR MAG CHECK. THE ENGINE STARTED TO RUN EXTREMELY ROUGH. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. COMPRESSION CHECK SHOWEDJul 2, 1996 · N26390 · Gulstm AA5A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU960453Bolt · cracked(AUS) WING SHOULDER BOLTS (2OFF) CRACKED - FOUND DURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION (MPI)Apr 4, 1996 · Gulstm AA5A · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR 96ZZZX49Valve · leakingAIRCRAFT WAS TAKING OFF, NOT GENERATING FULL POWER. NOTICED SLIGHT VIBRATION. RETURNED TO AIRPORT. VIBRATION INCREASED AS AIRCRAFT EXECUTED EMERGENCY LANDING AT AIRPORT. PERFORMED COMPRESSION CHECK, FOUND TO BE 20/80. REMOVED CYLINDER.Nov 7, 1995 · N97520 · Gulstm AA5A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX5939Valve · failedPILOT REPORTED POWER LOSS OF MAX RPM 1600. INSPECTED POWERPLANT, FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER HAD NO COMPRESSION. PULLED CYLINDER, FOUND EXHAUST VALVE BROKEN. TOP OF PISTON AND CYLINDER HEAD DAMAGED BADLY. SUSPECT VALVE FATIGUE AS CAUSE OF FAILURE.Oct 5, 1995 · N9671U · Gulstm AA5A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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