# Service difficulty reports: Lycoming O-360-A1H6

A list on [Lycoming O-360-A1H6](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-360-a1h6.md).

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- [SDR 2024FA0000773](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000773.md): Muffler · cracked · Oct 3, 2024 · N280AG · Piper PA44180 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > L/H ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH AT HIGHER POWER SETTINGS. EGT WAS 300-400 DEGREES HIGHER THAN NORMAL. L/H ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH AT HIGHER POWER SETTINGS. EGT WAS 300-400 DEGREES HIGHER THAN NORMAL."- FOUND FORWARD AND AFT EXHAUST MUFFLER BAFFLES CRACKED AND CREATING
- [SDR 2024FA0000774](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000774.md): Muffler · cracked · Mar 13, 2024 · N278AG · Piper PA44180 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > R/H ENGINE DOES NOT DEVELOP FULL POWER. REMOVED DISASSEMBLED AND INSPECTED R/H AND L/H MAGNETOS PN: 4330, SN: 19121021 AND PN: 4330, SN: 19110026. FOUND POINTS AND ROTORS IN BOTH L/H AND R/H MAGNETOS TO HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND SIGNS OF ARCING. INSTALLED NEW L
- [SDR 2024FA0000062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000062.md): Rivet · loose · Sep 25, 2023 · N251AT · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAGNETO P/N 4371 S/N 19090683. LOOSE RIVETS FOUND ON IMPULSE COUPLING DURING 500 HOUR INSPECTION. REPLACED IMPULSE COUPLING WITH NEW.
- [SDR 2023FA0000209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000209.md): Impulse Coupling · loose · Apr 7, 2023 · N910KT · Ignition System
  > MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING SPRING MISSING, REPLACED COUPLING WITH NEW.
- [SDR 2023FA0000198](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000198.md): Impulse Coupling · loose · Mar 16, 2023 · N326ND · Ignition System
  > ENGINE LEFT MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING WILL NOT CATCH STOP PIN, REPLACED IMPULSE COUPLING WITH NEW.
- [SDR 2023FA0000132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000132.md): Impulse Coupling · defective · Mar 9, 2023 · N811AT · Ignition System
  > MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING FOUND TO HAVE LOOSE RIVETS, REPLACED IMPULSE COUPLING WITH NEW.
- [SDR NI1R552PC030623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI1R552PC030623.md): Oil Cooler · cracked · Mar 6, 2023 · N552PC · Piper PA44180 · Engine Fuel/Oil Cooler
  > DURING A DUAL TRAINING FLIGHT THE PILOT NOTICE THE OIL PRESSURE DROPPING AND THE OIL TEMP CLIMBING. A PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUTDOWN WAS PERFORMED, AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE L/H OIL COOLER HAD CRACKED ALONG THE BOT
- [SDR 2023FA0000057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000057.md): Impulse Coupling · defective · Jan 26, 2023 · N254AT · Magneto/Distributor
  > LEFT ENGINE LEFT MAGNETO MODEL 4373 S.N. 19071205, FOUND IMPULSE COUPLING RIVETS LOOSE. REPLACED IMPULSE COUPLING
- [SDR 2023FA0000068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000068.md): Impulse Coupling · loose · Jan 26, 2023 · N254AT · Ignition System
  > FOUND MAGNETO MODEL 4373 IMPULSE COUPLING P/N M3529 TO HAVE LOOSE RIVETS. REPLACED WITH NEW.
- [SDR 2022FA0000691](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000691.md): Transducer · fluctuates · Nov 15, 2022 · N886FT · Piper PA44180 · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > PILOT ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO A HIGH OIL PRESSURE INDICATION. AIRCRAFT EXITED AND TAXIED TO PARKING WITHOUT INCIDENT, MAINTENANCE REPLACE A FAULTY OIL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER, THE AIRCRAFT HAS MADE SEVERAL FLIGHT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
- [SDR 2022FA0000708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000708.md): Impulse Coupling · loose · Nov 15, 2022 · N814AT · Magneto/Distributor
  > SLICK MAG P/N 4373, S.N. 19071154 FOUND LOOSE RIVETS ON IMPULSE COUPLING DURING INSPECTION, REPLACED IMPULSE COUPLING WITH NEW.
- [SDR ECPR2022160000001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ECPR2022160000001.md): Points · failed · Sep 9, 2022 · N5911L · Piper PA44180 · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING RUNUP, CREW FOUND THAT THE LEFT ENGINE QUIT WHEN THE LEFT MAGNETO WAS SELECTED. THE MAGNETO WAS REPLACED. THE REMOVED MAGNETO WAS DISASSEMBLED AND INSPECTED. THE PORTION OF THE PRIMARY CONTACT POINTS THAT IS ACTED UPON BY THE CAM WAS FOUND BROKEN FRE
- [SDR 2021FA0000045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000045.md): Universal Joint · cracked · Feb 15, 2021 · N572A · Piper PA44180 · Control Column Section
  > PILOT SIDE YOKE SHAFT U-JOINT FAILURE. AFTER FLIGHT CREW TRIED TO USE SEAT BELT TO GUST LOCK YOKE AFTER FLIGHT. CREW NOTICED YOKE MALFUNCTION. DISCREPANCY WAS REPORTED TO MAINTENANCE. VISUAL INSPECTION INDICATED THAT YOKE U-JOINT FAILED.
- [SDR B4VR202011114405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B4VR202011114405.md): Snap Ring · broken · Nov 10, 2020 · N4405E · Piper PA44180 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > WHEN DRAINING THE OIL ON THIS ENGINE WE NOTICED A BROKEN METAL SNAP RING IN THE OIL. AFTER INVESTIGATION WE FOUND IT WAS THE SNAP RING FROM ACCESSORIES CASE FOR THE TACH CABLE. SOME HOW IT BROKE AND MADE ITS WAY INTO THE OIL SYSTEM.
- [SDR 2020FA0000481](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000481.md): Seal · leaking · Oct 27, 2020 · N46LU · Piper PA44180 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > IN RESPONSE TO A REPORT OF OIL ON THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE, THE MAINTENANCE STAFF DISCOVERED THE NOSE SEAL LOOSE AND ROTATING IN THE CASE WHEN THE PROP AND CRANKSHAFT WAS ROTATED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE SUSPECT NOSE SEAL WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW SEAL, IA
- [SDR 2019FA0000370](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000370.md): Plate · cracked · Nov 11, 2019 · N46LU · Piper PA44180 · Engine Air Intake System
  > UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE RIGHT ENGINE CARBURETOR HEAT AIRBOX BACKPLATE (WELD) CRACKED AT TOP LEFT ATTACH POINT. CRACK WAS FOUND NEAR TOP SUPPORT BRACKET. AIRCRAFT USED DAILY FOR FLIGHT TRAINING WITH AN AVERAGE OF 100 HOURS OF FLIGHT TIME EVERY 90 DAYS
- [SDR 2019FA0000369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000369.md): Plate · cracked · Oct 24, 2019 · N46LU · Piper PA44180 · Engine Air Intake System
  > UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE RIGHT ENGINE CARBURETOR HEAT AIRBOX BACKPLATE (WELD) CRACKED AT TOP LEFT ATTACH POINT. CRACK WAS FOUND NEAR TOP SUPPORT BRACKET. AIRCRAFT USED DAILY FOR FLIGHT TRAINING WITH AN AVERAGE OF 100 HOURS OF FLIGHT TIME EVERY 90 DAYS
- [SDR 2019FA0000368](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000368.md): Plate · cracked · Oct 23, 2019 · N47LU · Piper PA44180 · Engine Air Intake System
  > UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE RIGHT ENGINE CARBURETOR HEAT AIRBOX BACKPLATE (WELD) CRACKED AT TOP LEFT ATTACH POINT. CRACK WAS FOUND NEAR TOP SUPPORT BRACKET. AIRCRAFT USED DAILY FOR FLIGHT TRAINING WITH AN AVERAGE OF 100 HOURS OF FLIGHT TIME EVERY 90 DAYS
- [SDR 2019FA0000371](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000371.md): Plate · worn · Oct 23, 2019 · N47LU · Piper PA44180 · Engine Air Intake System
  > UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE LEFT ENGINE CARBURETOR HEAT AIRBOX BACKPLATE (WELD) STEEL STAPLES WEARING THROUGH ALUMINUM WALL DUE TO AIR VIBRATION WHEN CARB HEAT DOOR IS FULLY DEFLECTED. SHOULD THE STAPLES WEAR THROUGH THE WALL ENTIRELY, FELT DOOR-STOP COU
- [SDR 2019FA0000367](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000367.md): Plate · cracked · Sep 27, 2019 · N46LU · Piper PA44180 · Engine Air Intake System
  > UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE RIGHT ENGINE CARBURETOR HEAT AIRBOX BACKPLATE (WELD) CRACKED AT TOP LEFT ATTACH POINT. CRACK WAS FOUND NEAR TOP SUPPORT BRACKET. AIRCRAFT USED DAILY FOR FLIGHT TRAINING WITH AN AVERAGE OF 100 HOURS OF FLIGHT TIME EVERY 90 DAYS
- [SDR CA190319026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190319026.md): Propeller · malfunctioned · Mar 19, 2019 · Piper PA44180 · Propeller Feathering/Reversing
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT PROPELLER WAS FEATHERED WHEN HE WENT TO DO HIS WALK AROUND. AN ENGINE RUN WAS CARRIED OUT WITH NO DEFECTS FOUND. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN THE PROPELLER WOULD START TO FEATHER WITHIN 30 SECONDS AND CONTINUE UNTIL IT WAS
- [SDR B4VR120518](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B4VR120518.md): Fuel Line · cracked · Nov 21, 2018 · N4405Q · Piper PA44180 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > ENGINE FIRE WAS NOTED ON ENGINE START UP BY PILOTS. ANOTHER MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROVIDER TO THE FLIGHT SCHOOL LOOKED AT THE AIRCRAFT. THEY FOUND THAT THE FUEL LINE THAT CAME OFF OF THE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER HAD CRACKED NEAR THE FLARE ON THE FUEL LINE AND IT WAS
- [SDR ECQ2018F00005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ECQ2018F00005.md): Control Cable · binding · Sep 10, 2018 · N885FT · Piper PA44180 · Power Lever
  > ON POST MAINTENANCE CHECK FLIGHT RIGHT ENGINE THROTTLE BECAME STIFF AND HARD TO MOVE. PILOT RETURNED TO FIELD SHUTDOWN ENGINE AND LANDED. POST INSPECTION CABLE WOULD NOT MOVE. CABLE WAS REMOVED. CABLE WAS BINDING UP INTERNALLY WHEN REMOVED. AIRCRAFT TT 41
- [SDR 2018FA0000343](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000343.md): Motor · failed · Aug 24, 2018 · N263AT · Piper PA44180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LANDING GEAR MOTOR FAILED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO LOWER MAIN GEAR TO THE DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION, LT MAIN.
- [SDR 2018FA0000296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000296.md): Rivet · loose · Jul 27, 2018 · Magneto/Distributor
  > RIVET ON THE IMPULSE COUPLING IS LOOSE.
- [SDR 2018FA0000299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000299.md): Rivet · loose · Jul 27, 2018 · Magneto/Distributor
  > IMPULSE COUPLING RIVET FOUND LOOSE DURING INSPECTION, REPLACED IMPULSE COUPLING
- [SDR 2018FA0000229](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000229.md): Fuel Nozzle · malfunctioned · Jul 16, 2018 · N580ND · Piper PA44180 · Fuel Injector Nozzle
  > REMOVED FUEL PRIMER NOZZLES FROM ENGINE. THEY HAD NOT BEEN CLEANED IN AT LEAST 200 HOURS. CLEANED USING ULTRASONIC CLEANER AND CARBURETOR CLEANER. FOUND ONE OF THE THREE NOZZLES HAS AN INSERT THAT WAS LOOSE. IT COULD COME COMPLETELY OUT OF THE NOZZLE AND G
- [SDR 2018FA0000004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000004.md): Wire Harness · chafed · Jan 5, 2018 · N781ND · Piper PA44180 · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > CREW WAS PREPARING FOR TAXI JUST AFTER START UP AND GOING THROUGH CHECKLIST. THE BATTERY SWITCH WAS ON BUT THE AVIONICS WAS NOT. BOTH ENGINES WERE RUNNING AND THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON. IMMEDIATELY ON TURNING ON THE HEATER THE NOSE GEAR RETRACTED CAUSING BOTH
- [SDR FQAR20170905083](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170905083.md): Bracket · cracked · Sep 5, 2017 · N317PA · Piper PA44180 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A U-SHAPED BRACKET LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FIREWALL IN THE FWD FUSELAGE OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS FOUND CRACKED. THIS BRACKET ATTACHES A HAT CHANNEL ON TOP OF THE NOSE TO THE FIREWALL.
- [SDR FQAR20170829084](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170829084.md): Exhaust Riser · blown · Aug 29, 2017 · N318PA · Piper PA44180 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE RIGHT ENGINE NUMBER 3 EXHAUST RISER WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN APART AND GAPING OPEN. BREAK WAS ALONG THE LINE OF A PREVIOUS WELD REPAIR PERFORMED BY OTHER REPAIR STATION. BREAK WAS APPROX 350° AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE OF RISER.
- [SDR FQAR20170817080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170817080.md): Angle · cracked · Aug 17, 2017 · N303PA · Piper PA44180 · Nacelle/Pylon Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LEFT ENGINE NACELLE INBD ANGLE AT UPPER WING SKIN WAS FOUND CRACKED. CRACKING OCCURRED BETWEEN FASTENER HOLES MIDWAY UP NACELLE.
- [SDR FQAR20170808075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170808075.md): Rib · cracked · Aug 8, 2017 · N971PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A NOSE RIB IN THE LEFT WING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. RIB IN QUESTION IS LOCATED AT WING STA 50.05; CRACKING WAS SEEN WHERE RIB ADJOINS WING SPAR, DIRECTLY NEXT TO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. CRACKING OCCURRED AT RIVET HOLES. IT IS SUSPECTE
- [SDR FQAR20170808076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170808076.md): Rib · cracked · Aug 8, 2017 · N971PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A NOSE RIB IN THE RIGHT WING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. RIB IN QUESTION IS LOCATED AT WING STA 50.05; CRACKING WAS SEEN WHERE RIB ADJOINS WING SPAR, DIRECTLY NEXT TO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. CRACKING OCCURRED AT RIVET HOLES. IT IS SUSPECT
- [SDR FQAR20170802070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170802070.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 2, 2017 · N316PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE RIGHT WING SKIN AROUND FUEL TANK VENT PANEL WAS FOUND CRACKED. CRACK WAS APPROX 1.5 INCHES AND EXTENDED FWD OF THE PANEL. THE PANEL AND DOUBLER WERE NOT DAMAGED. THIS AREA HAS A HISTORY OF SEMI-FREQUENT CRACKING ON THIS AIRCRA
- [SDR FQAR20170802071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170802071.md): Rib · cracked · Aug 2, 2017 · N316PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A NOSE RIB IN THE LEFT WING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. RIB IN QUESTION IS LOCATED AT WING STA 50.05; CRACKING WAS SEEN WHERE RIB ADJOINS WING SPAR, DIRECTLY NEXT TO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. CRACKING OCCURRED AT RIVET HOLES. IT IS SUSPECTE
- [SDR FQAR201708002072](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR201708002072.md): Rib · cracked · Aug 2, 2017 · N316PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A NOSE RIB IN THE RIGHT WING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. RIB IN QUESTION IS LOCATED AT WING STA 50.05; CRACKING WAS SEEN WHERE RIB ADJOINS WING SPAR, DIRECTLY NEXT TO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. CRACKING OCCURRED AT RIVET HOLES. IT IS SUSPECT
- [SDR FQAR20170622054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170622054.md): Wire · failed · Jun 22, 2017 · N317PA · Piper PA44180 · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE GEAR WARNING AND HYDRAULIC PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKERS TRIPPED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED FOR A SAFE LANDING. DURING A MAINTENANCE GEAR FUNCTIONAL TEST, THE ISSUE COULD NOT BE IMMEDIATELY DUPLICATED, WHEN THE TECH BEGAN TO CLOSELY INSPE
- [SDR FQAR20170612045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170612045.md): Downlock Switch · erratic · Jun 12, 2017 · N434PA · Piper PA44180 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > PILOTS REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT GEAR DOWN/LOCKED LIGHT WOULD NOT WORK OR WAS BURNED OUT. AFTER SECOND REPORT OF MALFUNCTION, AN EXPANDED GEAR TEST WAS DONE. DURING TEST, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE DIMLY AND FLICKER. WHEN THE GEAR WAS LOWERED A
- [SDR FQAR20170606032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170606032.md): Skin · cracked · Jun 6, 2017 · N286PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LEFT WING SKIN AROUND FUEL TANK VENT PANEL WAS FOUND CRACKED. CRACK WAS APPROX 1.5 INCHES AND EXTENDED FWD OF THE PANEL. THE PANEL AND DOUBLER WERE NOT DAMAGED. THIS AREA HAS A HISTORY OF SEMI-FREQUENT CRACKING ON THIS AIRCRAF
- [SDR FQAR20170601050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170601050.md): Battery · failed · Jun 1, 2017 · N438PA · Piper PA44180 · Battery/Charger System
  > DURING FLIGHT, BOTH LOADMETERS WENT TO 0 AND THE ALTERNATOR INOPERATIVE ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED. THE PILOT TROUBLESHOT THE ISSUE BY RESETTING AN UNSPECIFIED CIRCUIT BREAKER. WHEN ALTERNATORS WERE TURNED BACK ON, THE BATTERY FEEDER BREAKER TRIPPED. THE AIRCRAF
- [SDR 2017FA0000204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000204.md): Stop · stripped · May 25, 2017 · N781LU · Piper PA44180 · Propeller Hub Section
  > DURING INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE NOTED A LOW PITCH STOP TREADS WERE STRIPPED AND DAMAGED HUB THREADS AS WELL. THE PROPELLER WAS SENT OUT FOR REPAIR,
- [SDR FQAR20170506023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170506023.md): Throttle Cable · jammed · May 6, 2017 · N303PA · Piper PA44180 · Power Lever
  > WHEN ON APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT, THE RIGHT ENGINE THROTTLE CABLE BECAME JAMMED. THE AIRCRAFT WENT AROUND AND POSITIONED FOR ANOTHER APPROACH WITH THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND MADE A SAFE LANDING. INSPECTION REVEALED THE THROTTLE CABLE, WHICH HAD BEEN INSTALLED FOU
- [SDR FQAR20170504019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170504019.md): Rib · cracked · May 4, 2017 · N433PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A NOSE RIB IN THE LEFT WING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. RIB IN QUESTION IS LOCATED AT WING STA 50.05; CRACKING WAS SEEN WHERE RIB ADJOINS WING SPAR, DIRECTLY NEXT TO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. CRACKING OCCURRED AT RIVET HOLES. IT IS SUSPECTE
- [SDR FQAR20170504020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170504020.md): Rib · cracked · May 4, 2017 · N433PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A NOSE RIB IN THE RIGHT WING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. RIB IN QUESTION IS LOCATED AT WING STA 50.5; CRACKING WAS SEEN WHERE RIB ADJOINS WING SPAR, DIRECTLY NEXT TO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. CRACKING OCCURRED AT RIVET HOLES. IT IS SUSPECTE
- [SDR FQAR20170504021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170504021.md): Angle · cracked · May 4, 2017 · N433PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > AN ANGLE AT WING STA 49.25 IN THE LEFT WING WAS FOUND CRACKED. ANGLE WAS LAST INSTALLED AS TERMINATING ACTION OF PIPER SB 1161; HOWEVER, THE ANGLES REQUIRED BY THIS SB CRACK AS FREQUENTLY AS THE RIBS THEY REPLACE.
- [SDR FQAR20170504022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170504022.md): Angle · cracked · May 4, 2017 · N433PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > AN ANGLE AT WING STA 49.25 IN THE RIGHT WING WAS FOUND CRACKED. ANGLE WAS LAST INSTALLED AS TERMINATING ACTION OF PIPER SB 1161; HOWEVER, THE ANGLES REQUIRED BY THIS SB CRACK AS FREQUENTLY AS THE RIBS THEY REPLACE.
- [SDR 2017FA0000205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000205.md): Stop · stripped · Apr 19, 2017 · N781LU · Piper PA44180 · Propeller Hub Section
  > DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION MAINTENANCE CREW DISCOVERED LOW PITCH STOP WAS STRIPPED REQUIRING REPLACEMENT.
- [SDR FQAR20170405014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170405014.md): Bracket · broken · Apr 5, 2017 · N433PA · Piper PA44180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE GEAR RETRACTION FITTING OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. THE THINNER OF THE TWO EARS THAT BOLTS TO THE ACTUATOR ROD-END HAD SEPARATED. THE FITTING IN QUESTION IS MOUNTED AT THE TOP OF THE GEAR TRUSS ASSY
- [SDR FQAR20170323008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170323008.md): Rib · cracked · Mar 23, 2017 · N440PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A NOSE RIB IN THE RIGHT WING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. RIB IN QUESTION IS LOCATED AT WING STA 50.5; CRACKING WAS SEEN WHERE RIB ADJOINS WING SPAR, DIRECTLY NEXT TO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. CRACKING OCCURRED AT RIVET HOLES. IT IS SUSPECTE
- [SDR FQAR20170323009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170323009.md): Angle · cracked · Mar 23, 2017 · N440PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > AN ANGLE AT RWS 49.25 WAS FOUND CRACKED. ANGLE WAS LAST INSTALLED AS TERMINATING ACTION OF PIPER SB 1161. THE ANGLES REQUIRED BY THIS SB CRACK AS FREQUENTLY AS THE RIBS THEY REPLACED.

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## 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 = 'O360A1H6'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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