# Service difficulty reports: Lycoming O-360-A1G A list on [Lycoming O-360-A1G](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-360-a1g.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR AU510001510](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001510.md): Bracket · cracked · Dec 12, 2005 · Beech 76 · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach Fittings > RT ENGINE FIREWALL BRACKET CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF ANCHOR NUT. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/BEECH76/10-2. - [SDR AU510002074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002074.md): Points · unserviceable · Dec 12, 2005 · Beech 76 · Magneto/Distributor > RT MAGNETO CONTACT BREAKER POINT LOOSE ON SPRING ASSEMBLY. CONTACTS HAD BEEN REPLACED APPROXIMATELY 13 HOURS PREVIOUSLY. SUSPECT BREAKER INCORRECTLY SWAGED ONTO SPRING. - [SDR AU510001633](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001633.md): Line · chafed · Jan 7, 2005 · Beech 76 · Engine Fuel Distribution > ENGINE FUEL LINE CHAFED AND WORN BY THROTTLE CABLE. LOSS OF APPROXIMATELY 5 GALLONS OF FUEL. THROTTLE CABLE HAD BEEN RECENTLY REPLACED. - [SDR AUS20040064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040064.md): Connector · contaminated · Feb 3, 2004 · Beech 76 · Electrical Connectors > (AUS) RT ENGINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONNECTOR CONTAMINATED. - [SDR 2003FA0000861](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000861.md): Dipstick · chafed · Aug 18, 2003 · N3724 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > OIL LEVEL INDICATOR (DIP STICK) ROD BECAME LOOSE IN HOUSING (THREADED CAP) THAT HOLDS ROD IN PLACE. THIS OCCURED WHERE ROD FITS INTO SCREW-IN PART OF DIP STICK CAP. THIS ALLOWED ROD TO MOVE IN AN ARC OVER 1INCH IN TRAVEL OVER A RANGE OF 360 DEGREES (AS MEASUR - [SDR AUS20030550](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030550.md): Heater · miswired · May 15, 2003 · Beech 76 · Air Conditioning System Wiring > (AUS) HEATER INCORRECTLY WIRED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE OVERHEAT CUTOUT AND COMBUSTION PRESSURE SWITCH HAD NOT BEEN WIRED UP. THIS ALLOWED THE HEATER TO SOURCE FUEL AND IGNITION WITHOUT AIRFLOW AND OVERHEAT PROTECTION. - [SDR 20000516SH016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000516SH016.md): Bushing · oversized · Apr 20, 2000 · Magneto/Distributor > A MAGNETO NEWLY OVERHAULED, WOULD NOT SEAT ON THE ENGINE. FOUND THE BUSHING WHICH CAME INSTALLED ON THE MAGNETO WAS TOO LARGE IN DIAMETER TO CENTER THE BORE OF THE DRIVE GEAR. COMPARED TO ANOTHER BUSHING.827 INCH, IT WAS.829 INCH. THE LYC TABLE OF LIMITS - [SDR CA991208083](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991208083.md): Rod End · failed · Nov 28, 1999 · Beech 76 · Landing Gear Actuator > (CAN) IN CRUISE, RT MAIN GEAR EXTENDED AND LOCKED DOWN. THE LEFT MAIN AND NOSE GEARS WERE LOWERED AND THE LANDING WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT EVENT. THE RIGHT ACTUATOR CYLINDER (P/N 105-384002-1) FAILED AT ROD END (P/N HFR6M). SERVICE DIFFICULTY REPORTED TO TSB A - [SDR CA991007067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991007067.md): Motor · damaged · Sep 30, 1999 · Beech 76 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > (CAN) GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND TO DOWN AND LOCKED WHEN SELECTED. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY EXTENSION. UPON INVESTIGATION, HYDRAULIC POWER PACK ELECTRIC MOTOR ARMATURE WAS FOUND DAMAGED. - [SDR CA990812003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990812003.md): Capacitor · failed · Aug 4, 1999 · Beech 76 · Magneto/Distributor > (CAN) MAGNETO CAPACITOR FAILED CAUSING EXCESSIVE MAGNETO DROP WHEN TESTED. - [SDR AU990734](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990734.md): Bearing · spalled · Apr 23, 1999 · Beech 76 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (AUS) NR 2 AND NR 3 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BIG END BEARINGS SPALLED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY PARTIAL BREAK-UP OF HYDRAULIC TAPPET. METAL CONTAMINATION OF ENGINE OIL SYSTEM. - [SDR CA990119016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990119016.md): Crankcase · cracked · Jan 4, 1999 · Beech 76 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (CAN) ON A SCHEDULED ON CONDITION INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND AT THE NR 2 CYLINDER HOLD DOWN STUD. - [SDR AU980568](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980568.md): Spring · broken · May 27, 1998 · Beech 76 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (AUS) LT ENGINE, NR 2 CYLINDER INLET VALVE PUSHROD SHROUD TUBE RETAINING SPRING BROKEN IN HALF AND LYING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE ROCKER BOX. - [SDR AU971522](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971522.md): Spring · broken · Dec 3, 1997 · Beech 76 · Magneto/Distributor > (AUS) RH ENGINE MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING SPRING BROKEN. - [SDR AU970681](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970681.md): Distributor · stripped · Jun 8, 1997 · Beech 76 · Magneto/Distributor > (AUS) MAGNETO PLASTIC DISTRIBUTOR GEAR TEETH STRIPPED - [SDR AU960072](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960072.md): Pin · fractured · Jan 22, 1996 · Beech 76 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (AUS) ENGINE NO1 PISTON PIN FRACTURED IN CENTRE CAUSING PISTON PIN BOSSTO BREAK EVENLY ON BOTH SIDES OF PISTON - DURING THE 100 HOURLYINSPECTION THE OIL PRESSURE FILTER WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN LARGE AMOUNTS OF STEEL AND ALLOY AND THE ENGINE WAS STRIPPED - DAMAGE ## 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 = 'O360A1G' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-360-a1g/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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