Lycoming O-360-A1H6

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SDR 2017FA0000206Stop · strippedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND LOW PITCH STOP STRIPPED.Feb 22, 2017 · N781LU · Piper PA44180 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR FQAR20170123004O-Ring · cutA NEW GEAR FREEFALL VALVE WAS INSTALLED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS SENT TO FUNCTIONALLY TEST THE GEAR SYSTEM IN FLIGHT. THE FIRST TIME THE PILOT ON THAT FLIGHT SELECTED GEAR UP, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED AND THE GEAR STAYED DOWN. MADE AN UNEVENTFUJan 23, 2017 · N303PA · Piper PA44180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR FQAR20170119003Snap Ring · brokenTHE ENGINE OIL SCREENS WERE REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOR DEBRIS. THE LEFT ENGINE OIL SCREEN CONTAINED A SNAP RING THAT WAS BROKEN IN THREE PIECES. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO ANOTHER REPAIR STATION FOR OVERHAUL. THE STATION REPORTED THAT THE SNAP RING CAMJan 19, 2017 · N316PA · Piper PA44180 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 2017FA0000207Stop · strippedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND PROPELLER LOW PITCH STOP STRIPPED.Nov 17, 2016 · N781LU · Piper PA44180 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 2016FA0000555Cylinder · damagedDURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CYLINDER NR 2 FAILED A DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE CYLINDER LEAK CHECK, 54/80. CYLINDER NR 2 WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. VISUAL INSPECTION DISCOVERED A VISIBLE CRACK IN COMBUSTION CHAMBER.Oct 31, 2016 · N781LU · Piper PA44180 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2016FA0000535Pushrod · wornON THE 25 HOUR INSPECTION (2ND) INSPECTION IAW SA-167 THE FOLLOWING ABNORMALITIES WERE FOUND: CYLINDER NR 3 EXHAUST PUSHROD ROCKER ARM END AND ROCKER ARM WERE ABNORMALLY WORN. ENGINE TOTAL TIME: 3550.8 HRS. ENGINE TIME SINCE OVERHAUL: 25.9 HRS.Oct 25, 2016 · N782LU · Piper PA44180 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR FQAR20161020038Rib · crackedDURING INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE NOTED IN A RT WING RIB AT RWS 50.05. THESE CRACKS WERE IN A RIB IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP AND WERE SEEN AROUND THE RIVET HOLES WHERE RIB MEETS SPAR.Oct 20, 2016 · N317PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR FQAR20161020039Angle · crackedDURING A PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION, AN ANGLE IN THE RT WING WAS FOUND CRACKED BEHIND THE LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE FITTING. THE ANGLE HAD BEEN INSTALLED IAW SB 1161 & WAS CONTAINED IN KIT, PN 767-398. THE SB INDICATES THAT INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT WILL PREVENT CRAOct 20, 2016 · N317PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR FQAR20161020040Doubler · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A DOUBLER INSTALLED ON A BULKHEAD IN THE EMPENNAGE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE CRACKED DOUBLER WAS MADE VISIBLE BY REMOVING THE FAIRING BETWEEN THE VERTICAL FIN AND AFT FUSELAGE AND LOOKING AFT AND UP WITH A MIRROR AND FLASHLIGHTOct 20, 2016 · N438PA · Piper PA44180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2016FA0000526Pushrod · wornDURING SECOND INSPECTION IAW SA-167 THE FOLLOWING ABNORMALITIES WERE FOUND. CYLINDER NR 3 EXHAUST PUSHROD, ROCKER ARM END, AND ROCKER ARM WERE ABNORMALLY WORN. ENGINE TOTAL TIME SINCE NEW: 1127.4 HOURS.Oct 19, 2016 · N781LU · Piper PA44180 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2016FA0000518Pushrod · wornDURING INITIAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST PUSHROD AND ROCKER ARM ABNORMALLY WORN,Oct 5, 2016 · N783LU · Piper PA44180 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2016FA0000468Pushrod · damagedUPON INSPECTION DUE TO PREVIOUSLY DISCOVERED WORN PUSHRODS, INSPECTED LH ENGINE VALVE TRAIN PER LYCOMING AND OWNER/OPERATOR REQUEST, RESULTS AS FOLLOWS: CYLINDER #2 INTAKE AND EXHAUST PUSHRODS AND ROCKER ARMS SHOW ABNORMAL WEAR, CYLINDER #3 INTAKE PUSHROD ANDSep 30, 2016 · N781LU · Piper PA44180 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2016FA0000524Pushrod · wornUPON INITIAL INSPECTION IAW SA-167 THE FOLLOWING ABNORMALITIES WERE FOUND. CYLINDER NR 2 INTAKE AND EXHAUST PUSHRODS (ROCKER ARM ENDS) AND ROCKER ARMS WERE ABNORMALLY WORN. CYLINDER NR 3 INTAKE PUSHROD (ROCKER ARM END) AND ROCKER ARM WERE ABNORMALLY WORN, CYSep 27, 2016 · N781LU · Piper PA44180 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR L48S2016FA0000437Pushrod · defectiveDURING CYLINDER CHANGE DUE TO FAILED DIFFERENTIAL CYLINDER LEAK CHECK OF LT ENGINE CYLINDER NR 2, A DEFECTIVE ROCKER ARM AND PUSHROD WAS DISCOVERED. WEAR, DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY OIL STARVATION CAUSING EXCESSIVE VALVE LASH CLEARANCE, CHATTER. TIME SISep 19, 2016 · N783LU · Piper PA44180 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2017FA0000208Stop · strippedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT PROPELLER LOW PITCH STOP STRIPPED.Jul 4, 2016 · N781LU · Piper PA44180 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR L48S2016FA0000445Cylinder · wornDURING 50 HOUR OIL CHANGE OF LT ENGINE CYLINDER 2 AND 4 FAILED DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE CYLINDER LEAK CHECK. LEAK BY EXHAUST VALVES ON BOTH CYLINDERS.Jun 24, 2016 · N783LU · Piper PA44180 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR FQAR20160617027Doubler · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A DOUBLER INSTALLED ON A BULKHEAD IN THE EMPENNAGE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE CRACKED DOUBLER WAS MADE VISIBLE BY REMOVING THE FAIRING BETWEEN THE VERTICAL FIN AND AFT FUSELAGE AND LOOKING AFT AND UP WITH A MIRROR AND FLASHLIGHTJun 17, 2016 · N318PA · Piper PA44180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2017FA0000215Stop · strippedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION THE LT PROPELLER LOW PITCH STOP WAS FOUND TO BE STRIPPED.Jun 13, 2016 · N134DW · Piper PA44180 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR FQAR20160607024Doubler · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A DOUBLER INSTALLED ON A BULKHEAD IN THE EMPENNAGE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE CRACKED DOUBLER WAS MADE VISIBLE BY REMOVING THE FAIRING BETWEEN THE VERTICAL FIN AND AFT FUSELAGE AND LOOKING AFT AND UP WITH A MIRROR AND FLASHLIGHTJun 7, 2016 · N971PA · Piper PA44180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR FQAR20160531023Doubler · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A DOUBLER INSTALLED ON A BULKHEAD IN THE EMPENNAGE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE CRACKED DOUBLER WAS MADE VISIBLE BY REMOVING THE FAIRING BETWEEN THE VERTICAL FIN AND AFT FUSELAGE AND LOOKING AFT AND UP WITH A MIRROR AND FLASHLIGHTMay 31, 2016 · N303PA · Piper PA44180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR FQAR20160523022Downlock Switch · separatedWHILE PERFORMING A GEAR FUNCTIONAL TEST, NOTED THAT THE RT GEAR DOWNLOCK SWITCH FAILED TO ACTIVATE THE GEAR PUMP WHEN THE DOWNLOCK WAS UNSEATED. CLOSE INSPECTION REVEALED 2 BROKEN WIRES AT THE SWITCH BODY; THE SWITCH HAD BEEN IN SERVICE 2 WEEKS AND HAD ACCRUEMay 23, 2016 · N316PA · Piper PA44180 · Landing Gear System WiringSDR FQAR20160504021Push-Pull Cable · disconnectedDURING PREFLIGHT ENGINE RUN UP, THE PILOT NOTED THE CARB HEAT FOR THE RT ENGINE WAS INOPERATIVE. TECHS FOUND THAT THE CARB HEAT CABLE HAD SNAPPED AT THE AIR BOX. CABLE SNAPPED AT SWAGE WHERE CABLE MEETS ROD END. CABLE HAD BEEN IN SERVICE 1 YEAR. THE DESIGN OFMay 4, 2016 · N292PA · Piper PA44180 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR FQAR20160421018Exhaust Riser · separatedPILOTS REPORTED THE RT ENGINE WAS RUNNING VERY ROUGHLY AND PRODUCING LOUD BACKFIRING, THUMPING SOUNDS. INSPECTION BY MAINTENANCE TECHS REVEALED THE RT ENGINE NR 3 EXHAUST RISER TUBE AND FLANGE HAD SEPARATED COMPLETELY.Apr 21, 2016 · N434PA · Piper PA44180 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR FQAR20160421019Muffler · crackedDURING REPLACEMENT OF THE RT ENGINE NR 3 EXHAUST RISER, THE TECH REMOVED THE AFT MUFFLER. NOTED THE MUFFLER HAD A LARGE, FOUR INCH CRACK. THE CRACK WAS NOT VISIBLE UNLESS THE MUFFLER IS REMOVED, BECAUSE THE FORWARD MUFFLER BLOCKS THE VIEW OF THE AFT MUFFLER'Apr 21, 2016 · N434PA · Piper PA44180 · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR 2017FA0000214Stop · strippedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LEFT PROPELLER LOW PITCH STOP WAS FOUND TO BE STRIPPED.Apr 16, 2016 · N134DW · Piper PA44180 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR FQAR20160324017Control Cable · frayedDURING A LANDING GEAR FUNCTIONAL CHECK, THE GEAR UP/POWER REDUCED WARNING HORN, FAILED TO SOUND WHEN THE FLAPS WERE EXTENDED TO 25 DEGREES, SECOND NOTCH. THE MAINTENANCE TECH BELIEVED THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE FLAP POSITION MICROSWITCH BECOMING MISADJUSTED, SO Mar 24, 2016 · N318PA · Piper PA44180 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR L48S2016FA0000449Exhaust Valve · stuckDURING ANNUAL 100 HR INSPECTION OF LT ENGINE. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED A DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE CYLINDER LEAK CHECK, CYLINDER NR 4 FAILED, 0/80 PSI, VISUAL INSPECTION CONFIRMED STUCK EXHAUST VALVE.Mar 8, 2016 · N782LU · Piper PA44180 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR FQAR20160307010Doubler · crackedDURING INSPECTION, A BULKHEAD DOUBLER IN THE EMPENNAGE WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE DEFECT WAS VISIBLE BY REMOVING A FAIRING THAT JOINS THE EMPENNAGE AND VERTICAL FIN AND LOOKING UP AND AFT. THE DOUBLER HAD 2 CRACKS; 1 TO THE SIDE OF THE UPPER, 2ND FROM RIGHT MOSTMar 7, 2016 · N292PA · Piper PA44180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR FQAR20160301008Doubler · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A DOUBLER INSTALLED ON A BULKHEAD IN THE EMPENNAGE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE CRACKED DOUBLER WAS MADE VISIBLE BY REMOVING THE FAIRING BETWEEN THE VERTICAL FIN AND AFT FUSELAGE AND LOOKING AFT AND UP WITH A MIRROR AND FLASHLIGHT.Mar 1, 2016 · N435PA · Piper PA44180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR FQAR20160229008Bulkhead · crackedDURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, A BULKHEAD AND DOUBLER WERE FOUND CRACKED IN THE EMPENNAGE. THE CRACKS WERE VISIBLE ONLY BY REMOVING THE FAIRING BETWEEN THE VERTICAL FIN LEADING EDGE AND EMPENNAGE AND SEARCHING WITH A MIRROR AND LIGHT. THE BULKHEAD AND DOUBLER AREFeb 29, 2016 · N287PA · Piper PA44180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2016FA0000095Cylinder Head · wornENGINE HAD LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. MECHANIC FOUND BURNED EXHAUST VALVE. THE CYLINDER WAS DISASSEMBLED AND THE EXHAUST GUIDE WAS FOUND TO BE WORN BEYOND LIMITS. GUIDE WAS WORN TO .5080", MAX WEAR IS .5025". THIS IS THE THIRD LOW TIME ENGINE WE HAVE FOUNDFeb 24, 2016 · N695ND · Piper PA44180 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR FQAR20160215006Doubler · crackedDURING AN INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON A BULKHEAD DOUBLER IN THE EMPENNAGE. THE DOUBLER IS PART OF THE STRUCTURE THAT ACTS AS THE FORWARD ATTACHMENT FOR THE VERTICAL TAIL FIN. THE CRACK IS BARELY VISIBLE WHEN THE FIBERGLASS L/E FAIRING IS REMOVED.Feb 15, 2016 · N286PA · Piper PA44180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR FQAR20160214004Oil Cooler · leakingDURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, THE PILOTS NOTED THERE WAS OIL STREAKING FROM THE LT ENGINE COWLING BACK TO THE T/E OF THE FLAP. INSPECTION BY A MAINTENANCE TECH REVEALED THE OIL COOLER WAS LEAKING AT THE END OF THE COOLER ADJACENT TO THE INLET FITTING. FORTUNATFeb 14, 2016 · N302PA · Piper PA44180 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR FQAR20160211005Rib · crackedDURING A PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION, AN ANGLE IN THE LT WING WAS FOUND CRACKED BEHIND THE LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE FITTING. THE RIB HAD BEEN INSTALLED IAW SB 1161 & WAS CONTAINED IN KIT, PN 767-397. THE INSTALLATION OF THE RIB KIT IS CONSIDERED TO BE THE TERMINATIFeb 11, 2016 · N440PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 2017FA0000213Stop · strippedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE PROPELLER LOW PITCH STOP WAS FOUND TO BE STRIPPED.Jan 30, 2016 · N134DW · Piper PA44180 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR FQAR20160125002Bulkhead · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE NOTED IN A BULKHEAD IN THE AFT UPPER FUSELAGE ADJACENT TO THE DORSAL FIN FORWARD ATTACH FITTING. THE CRACKS WERE MADE VISIBLE BY REMOVAL OF THE FAIRING THAT COVERS THE FORWARD ATTACH FITTING. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THEJan 25, 2016 · N436PA · Piper PA44180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR FQAR20160125003Doubler · crackedTHE AFT FUSELAGE BULKHEAD, HAD BEEN FOUND CRACKED AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPLACED. WHEN THE BULKHEAD WAS REMOVED, THE DOUBLER, SUBJECT OF THIS REPORT, WAS FOUND TO HAVE NUMEROUS CRACKS AS WELL. CRACKS WERE CONCENTRATED IN THE 2 OTBD TOP RIVET HOLES,Jan 25, 2016 · N436PA · Piper PA44180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR FQAR20160124001Trunnion · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION EVENT, THE NOSE GEAR TRUNNION WAS FOUND TO BE BADLY CRACKED. THE CRACK BEGAN BETWEEN THE DRAG LINK ATTACH AND THE CENTERING SPRING ATTACH EARS AND EXTENDED FORWARD TO THE EDGE OF PART. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW LONG THIS DEFECT EXISTED, BUTJan 24, 2016 · N433PA · Piper PA44180 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR 2016FA0000087Magneto · looseENGINE ROUGHNESS ON TAKEOFF. BENCH INSPECTION SHOWED BOTH LT AND RT MAGNETO DISTRIBUTER DRIVE GEAR ARMS LOOSE, MFG HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.Jan 21, 2016 · N886FT · Piper PA44180 · Magneto/DistributorSDR FQAR20150923096Bulkhead · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE NOTED IN A BULKHEAD IN THE AFT UPPER FUSELAGE ADJACENT TO THE DORSAL FIN FORWARD ATTACH FITTING. THE CRACKS WERE MADE VISIBLE BY REMOVAL OF THE FAIRING THAT COVERS THE FORWARD ATTACH FITTING. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE BSep 23, 2015 · N316PA · Piper PA44180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR FQAR20150923097Doubler · crackedTHE AFT FUSELAGE BULKHEAD, HAD BEEN FOUND CRACKED AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPLACED. WHEN THE BULKHEAD WAS REMOVED, THE DOUBLER, SUBJECT OF THIS REPORT, WAS FOUND TO HAVE NUMEROUS CRACKS AS WELL. CRACKS WERE CONCENTRATED IN THE 2 OTBD TOP RIVET HOLES,Sep 23, 2015 · N316PA · Piper PA44180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR FQAR20150913094Downlock Switch · separatedDURING GEAR EXTENSION, THE PILOTS NOTED THAT THE NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE GEAR HANDLE WAS MOVED DOWN, SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE THE GEAR WAS ACTUALLY DOWN AND LOCKED. INSPECTION REVEALED THE NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK, DOWN Sep 13, 2015 · N303PA · Piper PA44180 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 2017FA0000212Stop · strippedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LEFT PROPELLER LOW PITCH STOP WAS FOUND TO BE STRIPPED.Sep 9, 2015 · N134DW · Piper PA44180 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 2015FA0000434Rheostat · failedPANEL RHEOSTAT DOES NOT HIT ANY BRIGHT/DIM DETENT AND IS NOT ILLUMINATING ANY LIGHTS.Sep 2, 2015 · N688ND · Piper PA44180 · Flight Compartment LightingSDR 2015FA0000435Rheostat · failedPANEL RHEOSTAT DOES NOT HIT ANY BRIGHT/DIM DETENT AND IS NOT ILLUMINATING ANY LIGHTS.Sep 2, 2015 · N689ND · Piper PA44180 · Flight Compartment LightingSDR FQAR20150826093Squat Switch · separatedAFTER TAKEOFF AND GEAR RETRACTION, THE CREW NOTED THE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND WIND NOISE WAS PRESENT, AS THOUGH THE GEAR WAS STILL DOWN. THE CREW SELECTED GEAR DOWN AND THE RT MAIN GEAR INDICATED IT WAS NOT DOWN & LOCKED. THEY RECYCLED THE GAug 26, 2015 · N434PA · Piper PA44180 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR FQAR201508146089Switch · separatedDURING TOUCH-AND-GOES, THE CREW NOTED THE DOWN/LOCKED LIGHT FOR THE LT MAIN GEAR WAS FLICKERING. THEY FIDDLED WITH THE LIGHT CAPSULE IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESEAT THE LAMP, HOWEVER THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED. THEY RETURNED TO THE APRON UNEVENTFULLY. MAINTENANCE TAug 16, 2015 · N434PA · Piper PA44180 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR FQAR20150813086Pump · blockedDURING A PREFLIGHT ENGINE RUN, THE CREW SET BOTH ENGINES RPM TO 1500; THE RT ENGINE SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED. THE CREW NOTED THE RT SIDE FUEL PRESSURE WAS ZERO. THEY SELECTED FUEL CROSSFEED, WHICH RESTORED FUEL PRESSURE AND ALLOWED THE RT ENGINE TO BE STARTED. WAug 13, 2015 · N440PA · Piper PA44180 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR FQAR20150805087Angle · crackedDURING A PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION, AN ANGLE IN THE LT WING WAS FOUND CRACKED BEHIND THE LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE FITTING. THE CRACK HAD BEEN INSTALLED IAW SB 1161 & WAS CONTAINED IN KIT PN 767-397.Aug 5, 2015 · N317PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR FQAR20150805088Angle · crackedDURING A PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION, AN ANGLE IN THE RT WING WAS FOUND CRACKED BEHIND THE LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE FITTING. THE CRACK HAD BEEN INSTALLED IAW SB 1161 & WAS CONTAINED IN KIT, PN 767-398.Aug 5, 2015 · N317PA · Piper PA44180 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
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