Lycoming O-360-A4K

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SDR 2023FA0000844Seal · failedUPON ,NSPECLION OL THE ENGINE TO DOTERMINE THE SOURCE OF A SIGNIFICANT OIL LEAK, IT WAS DETERMMED TO BE FROM LHE CRANKSHAFT SEAL. THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WAS REMOVED. AND THE AREA WAS CLEANED AND PEEPARED. AND A NEW SEAL WAS INSTALLED IAW SERVICE INSTRUCTION 13792Dec 1, 2023 · N1420 · Amrgen AG5B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2023FA0000096Magneto · destroyedBOTH MAGNETOS WERE REMOVED AS PART OF THE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND SENT TO NORVIC AERO ENGINES LTD (FAA APPROVAL 33NY343C) FOR THEIR 500 HOUR INSPECTION. THE MAGNETOS WERE RETURNED WITH 8130 PAPERWORK, RE-INSTALLED AND FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE ANNUAL INSPECTIOFeb 13, 2023 · N6632L · Beech C23 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2021FA0000016Cover · dentedENGINE WAS HAVING INTERMITTENT RPM LOSS & POWER LOSS WITH NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHY. ON THE GROUND DURING MAGNETO CHECK IT WOULD SOMETIMES BE NORMAL AND SOMETIMES LOSE RPM AND POWER ENOUGH TO ABORT A FLIGHT. OWNER ORDERED NEW MAGNETOS, HARNESS AND SPARK PLUGSJan 22, 2021 · N599J · Amrgen AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2019FA0000322Cylinder · brokenFRONT PILOT SIDE CYLINDER (#2?) BROKE APART IN FLIGHT. I'M NOT SURE WHICH CYLINDER SERIAL NUMBER BROKE, BUT IT IS ONE OF: 28520-16, 28279-14, 28387-30, 28415-23.Sep 22, 2019 · N28991 · Amrgen AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA190522007Slip Ring · out of position(CAN) SLIPRING FOUND INCORRECTLY POSITIONED ON ROTOR SHAFT AND BRUSH BLOCK ASSY FOUND IN CONTACT WITH THE SLIPRING WIRES. (TC# 20190522007)May 17, 2019 · Beech C23 · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR CA180808017Magneto · separated(CAN) DURING A FLIGHT AIRCRAFT LOST THE USE OF A MAGNETO. AFTER OPENING THE ENGINE COVER, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FLANGE OF THE MAGNETO WAS HANGING. A LARGE QUANTITY OF METAL FILINGS HAS BEEN FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER. (TC# 20180808017)Aug 8, 2018 · Beech C23 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2017FA0000454Indicator · failedINSTALLED G5 ATTITUDE INDICATOR AS REPLACEMENT FOR VACUUM ATTITUDE INDICATOR. REMOVED VACUUM SYSTEM. UNIT FAILED 8 HOURS AFTER INSTALLATION. MANUFACTURER REPAIRED THE UNIT, SO FAR WORKING PROPERLY.Jul 2, 2017 · N1193V · Amrgen AG5B · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 2017FA0000001Connecting Rod · brokenTHE ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL 1979. IT SUFFERED A PROPELLER STRIKE/SUDDEN STOPPAGE EVENT IN JANUARY 1996. THE CRANKSHAFT WAS BENT BEYOND LIMITS. THE CRANKSHAFT AND CASE WERE REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PARTS GROUND .006 OVER. ON 12/21/16, THE ENGINE FAILED IN FLIGHT Dec 21, 2016 · N505 · Amrgen AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR BQVR201603290001Engine · making metalWHILE ACCOMPLISHING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE ACFT, NOTED FERROUS METAL INSIDE OIL FILTER CAN, AND DRAINED OIL. ENGINE IS NOT APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. CUSTOMER WAS ADVISED OF FINDINGS. THIS ENGINE HAS 805.6 HRS SINCE O/H.Mar 22, 2016 · N274CT · Beech C23 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR JJ8S2014FA0000693Valve · crackedDURING TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTICED THE ENGINE HAD LOST POWER. PERFORMED AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON INTERSTATE. SUSPECT CARBURETOR HEAT BOX VALVE FAILURE. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VALVE HAD FAILED AGAIN. THIS VALVE, HAD BEEN REPLACED 50 HRDec 2, 2014 · N9298S · Beech C23 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2014FA0000551Butterfly Valve · crackedWHILE PERFORMING TOUCH AND GO , PILOT NOTICED THAT ENGINE LOST POWER. SAFELY LANDED ACFT AND INSPECTED ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VISUAL INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE CARBURETOR HEAT BOX VALVE HAD SEPARATED AND JAMMED INSIDE INTAKE. REMOVED CARBURETOR HEAT BOX AND RESep 24, 2014 · N9298S · Beech C23 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2011FA0000671Alternator · looseALTERNATOR CASE BOLTS WORKED LOOSE, SAFETY WIRE BROKEN. CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AT 152 HRS SINCE O/H. THE ORIGINAL MFG HISTORICALLY LAST MUCH LONGER. ADVISE SELF LOCKING BOLTS AND LOCK TABS AS THE ORIGINAL, AND EXTREME CLEANING OF MATING SURFACES PRIOR TO ASSYAug 7, 2011 · N4521A · Amrgen AA5B · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA101117001Valve Spring · broken(CAN) LORS D`UN INSPECTION DE 100 HRS, LE TECHNICIEN D`ENTRETIEN A DECOUVERT DU METAL (BRASSE) DANS LE FILTRE A L`HUILE. APRES INVESTIGATION, UNE "PUSH ROD TUBE" DE LA VALVE D`ADMISSION A ETE TROUVE DEFORME. APRES ANALYSE, LE RESSORT INTERIEUR DE LA VALVE A ETNov 16, 2010 · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA090106007Wire · burned(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FLASHING BEACON WAS FOUND TO BE NOT WORKING. UPON TRACING THE WIRING A BURNED WIRE WAS DISCOVERED AT JUNCTION JP-1-2 BELOW INSTRUMENT PANEL AFT OF CENTER CONSOLE. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THAT BURNED WIRES WERE FOUND AT THIS LOJan 6, 2009 · Amrgen AA5B · Light System WiringSDR CA070423002Cylinder · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND IN CYLINDER. (TC NR 20070423002)Apr 23, 2007 · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2006FA0000964Attach Bolt · wornDURING PRE-RUNUP INSPECTION FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION ALTERNATOR BELT NOTED TO BE LOOSE. UPON INSPECTION OF ALTERNATOR FOR BELT TENSION THE FOLLOWING WAS NOTED: THE CASTLE NUT WAS BACKED OUT TO THE POINT OF CHAFING ON THE A+ WIRE, THE WIRE WAS KEEPING THE NUT FRSep 19, 2006 · N9239S · Beech C23 · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR 2005FA0001552Connecting Rod · brokenCONNECTING ROD TO CRANKSHAFT BEARING FAILED RESULTING IN ROD DISCONNECTING FROM CRANKSHAFT AND SUBSEQUENT CASE PENETRATION AND ENGINE STOPPAGE.Sep 30, 2005 · N23JK · Amrgen AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2005FA0001341Throttle · stiffANNUAL INSP, IT WAS DISCOVERED THA THE THROTTLE WOULD NOT REACH THE FULL THROTTLE STOP. THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE THROTTLE ARM WAS MOVED BY HAND. THE THROTTLE WOULD BECOME STIFF AT HALF TRAVEL AND VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE BEFORE REACHINSep 20, 2005 · N938TE · Amrgen AG5B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2004FA0000169Pump · inoperativeAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE DURING TRAINING FLIGHT. STUDENT FAILED TO TURN ON ALTERNATOR SWITCH AND BATTERY POWER WAS INSUFFICIENT TO OPERATE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. FAILURE OCCURRED IN VICINITY OF AIRPORT AND SAFE LANDING WADec 15, 2003 · N6756B · Beech C23 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 2003FA0001146Drive Gear · inoperativeWHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE, THE STARTER WOULD SPIN BUT WOULD NOT TURN THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE COWL WAS REMOVED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STARTER DRIVE GEAR WOULD ENGAGE THE STARTER RING GEAR BUT WOULD NOT TURN. THE STARTER SHAFT WOULD ROTATE INSep 29, 2003 · N940TE · Amrgen AG5B · Engine CrankingSDR 2002FA0001191Lock · overtorquedLOCKPLATE FOR CRANKSHAFT GEAR RETAINING BOLT NOT SUFFICIENTLY BENT ALLOWING CRANKSHAFT GEAR BOLT TO LOOSEN. CRANKSHAFT GEAR DOWEL PIN SHEARED. RECOMMENDATION TO PREVENT RECURRENCE: CRANKSHAFT GEAR BOLT TORQUE SHOULD BE VERIFIED AT 204IN/LBS AND LOCKPLATE INOct 3, 2002 · N837KS · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA020503005Crankcase · cracked(CAN) DURING A 50 HOUR INSPECTION, AN OIL LEAK WAS NOTED ON THE CRANKCASE HOUSING. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK ON THE FORWARD LEFT HAND PART OF THE CASE.Apr 11, 2002 · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20020717Screw · missing(AUS) CARBURETTOR HEAT INOPERATIVE DUE TO MISSING SCREWS (3OFF) AND NUTS ALLOWING THE BUTTERFLY VALVE TO ROTATE FREELY ON THE SHAFT PNO 169-910049-47.Mar 20, 2002 · Beech C23 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 2002FA0000096Engine · leakingENGINE DEVELOPED OIL LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE CASE NEAR THE ACCESSORY CASE. LEAK BEGAN DURING INITIAL ENGINE RUN. LEAK IS APPX 1/8 QT PER 6 HRS. LEAK COULD NOT BE FIXED WITHOUT REMOVING ENGINE.Dec 10, 2001 · N999TE · Amrgen AG5B · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA010118012Stop · bent(CAN) LEFT AND RIGHT AILERON STOPS FOUND SEVERELY BENT. POSSIBLE WING DAMAGE.Dec 1, 2000 · Amrgen AA5B · AileronsSDR CA001129004Cylinder · cracked(CAN) THE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY CRACKED AT THE CYLINDER HEAD FLANGE. THE CRACK EXTENDED HALF WAY THROUGH THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE CYLINDER. (X)Nov 1, 2000 · Beech C23 · Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Indicating SystemSDR CA001129010Cylinder · cracked(CAN) THE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY CRACKED AT THE CYLINDER HEAD FLANGE. THE CRACK EXTENDED HALF WAY THROUGH THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE CYLINDER. (X)Nov 1, 2000 · Beech C23 · Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Indicating SystemSDR 20000811SH013Exhaust Valve · crackedEXHAUST VALVE BROKE ON NR 1 CYLINDER. HALF OF VALVE HEAD CAME OFF CAUSING DAMAGE TO NR 1 CYLINDER AND THEN BROKE INTO 3 PIECES. TWO PIECES LODGED IN THE MUFFLER. ONE SMALL PIECE TRAVELLED THROUGH THE INTAKE SYSTEM TO NR 4 CYLINDER WHERE IT DID DAMAGE TO THEJul 24, 2000 · N28384 · Amrgen AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000515SH020Float · damagedENGINE WOULD NOT RUN UNLESS MIXTURE WAS LEANED ALMOST TO IDLE CUT OFF. IT WAS VERY RICH AND WOULD NOT RUN ABOVE 1,500 RPM. FOUND PLASTIC FLOAT TO BE FILLED WITH AVGAS TWO OF THREE CHAMBERS. FLOAT, P/N 30-800, CARBURETOR ASSY DATE, 9-97. (X)Mar 20, 2000 · N4553C · Amrgen AA5B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 20000517SH024Float · damagedENGINE WOULD NOT RUN UNLESS MIXTURE WAS LEANED ALMOST TO IDLE CUT-OFF, IT WAS VERY RICH AND WOULD NOT RUN ABOVE 1,500 RPM. FOUND PLASTIC FLOAT FILLED 100 II AVGAS TWO OF THREE CHAMBERS, FLOAT PN 30-800 CARBURETOR ASSY, DATE 9-97. (X)Mar 20, 2000 · N4553C · Amrgen AA5B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2000ZZZX265Cylinder · mismanufacturedPORT DOES NOT ALIGN WITH EXHAUST GASKET. ON RECEIPT OF CYLINDERS, THEY ARE CHECKED FOR CONFORMITY. ONE OF THE CHECKS IS PLACING A GASKET ON THE EXHAUST STUDS TO CHECK FOR CONCENTRICITY WITH THE PORT. ANOTHER CHECK IS TO SEE IF THE CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE DJan 14, 2000 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX3607Valve · failedREMOVED NR 3 CYLINDER DUE TO BROKEN EXHAUST VALVE. VALVE BROKE IN-FLIGHT AND ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. REPLACED CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, PISTON AND RINGS. ENGINE HAS 888.41 HRS SMOH.Aug 25, 1999 · N74641 · Gulstm AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU981080Hub · cracked(AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED IN TWO AREAS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/PFP/13 AMDT3.Aug 27, 1998 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA980908032Rod · disconnected(CAN) NR 1 AND NR 3 CONNECTING RODS WERE FOUND DISCONNECTED FROM THE CRANKSHAFT. ENGINE IS BEING SENT FOR INVESTIGATION.Aug 20, 1998 · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX3035Hose · collapsedIN CRUISE FLIGHT, ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. THE PILOT NOTED LOST OIL PRESSURE. HE CONTACTED ATC WHO DIRECTED HIM TO NEAREST AIRPORT. THE ENGINE KEPT DETERIORATING AND WHEN PILOT HAD THE FIELD MADE, SHUT ENGINE DOWN TO AVOID A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. ACFT LAJun 18, 1998 · N4542L · Gulstm AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR AU980560Bearing · loose(AUS) MAGNETO BEARING SPINNING IN PLATE.May 21, 1998 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA980504026Cylinder · cracked(CAN) FOUND THE ALUMINUM HEAD ON NR 3 CYLINDER CRACKED AT THE TOP OF THE STEEL BARREL.Apr 28, 1998 · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU980411Diode · failed(AUS) DURING CRUISE, THE 'OVER-VOLTAGE' PROTECTION ZENER DIODE FAILED, CAUSING EXTENSIVE FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL AND AVIONICS EQUIPMENT.Mar 26, 1998 · Gulstm AA5B · DC RegulatorSDR CA971021016Rotor · broken(CAN) AFTER STARTING THE ENGINES, A CHECK OF THE MAGNETOS REVEALED THE RIGHT HAND MAGNETO WAS DEAD. THE AIRCRAFT WAS TAKEN TO MAINTENANCE AND THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THE CAM BROKEN.Oct 10, 1997 · Beech C23 · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU970670Crankcase · cracked(AUS) ENGINE CRANKCASE CRACKED IN WEB BETWEEN CYLINDER BASE PADS -CRANKSHAFT GEAR SPALLED - CAM GEAR TEETH SPALLED - FUEL PUMP IDLER GEAR TEETH SPALLED - OIL PUMP HOUSING SCORED - STARTER RING GEAR CHIPPEDJun 6, 1997 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX3089Throtle Body · stuck openTHROTTLE STUCK OPEN. GAINED ACCESS TO AIRCRAFT ENGINE THROTTLE BODY BY REMOVING RT AND LT TOP ENGINE COWLINGS AND LOWER ENGINE COWL. RAN THROTTLE THROUGH AND SAW THROTTLE ARM LOOSE AND SLIPPING ON CARBURETOR. REMOVED AND INSPECTED ARM SERRATIONS AND CARBURETJun 3, 1997 · N28339 · Gulstm AA5B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU970541Coil · open(AUS) MAGNETO COIL OPEN CIRCUITED ON HIGH TENSION SIDEMay 14, 1997 · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU971134Spark Plug · intermittent(AUS) SPARK PLUGS INTERMITTENT IN OPERATION.Apr 15, 1997 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 97ZZZX2854Valve · failedVALVE MALFUNCTION OCCURRED DURING TAKEOFF AT APPROXIMATELY 2,450 RPM. (AIRPORT AT 5,100 FEET). OAT 20 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.Apr 12, 1997 · N38X · Gulstm AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX1879Rod Bearing · failedMETAL WAS FOUND IN THE SCREEN AND OIL FILTER AT THE 100-HOUR INSPECTION. THE CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED AND NO EVIDENCE OF METAL WEAR COULD BE FOUND. THE AIRCRAFT WAS PUT BACK INTO SERVICE AND FLOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 HOURS. THE SCREENS AND FILTERS WERE AGAINApr 3, 1997 · N13FC · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 96ZZZX6141Retain Screw · loosePILOT REPORTED ENIGNE HAD STARTED RUNNING ROUGH AND EGT AT PEAK WITH MIXTURE FULL RICH. INVESTIGATION REVEALED MIXTURE CONTROL VALVE END PLAY OF APPROX .0625 INCH. PRECISION AIRMOTIVE SB MSA-6 HAD NOT BEEN C/W. RETENTION SCREW P/N 15-B395 WAS FOUND TO HAVEDec 12, 1996 · N28794 · Gulstm AA5B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA960826093Rotor · broken shaft(CAN) THE MAGNETO DID NOT FUNCTION DURING GROUND RUN. THE MAGNETO WAS REPLACED. INSPECTION OF THE FAULTY MAGNETO REVEALED THE SLOTTED END OF THE ROTOR SHAFT BROKE NEAR THE SHOULDER.Aug 14, 1996 · Beech C23 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA960826091Cable · broken(CAN) AT RUN-UP THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE INPUT. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN BY THE MIXTURE CONTROL AND THE AIRCRAFT TOWED TO THE HANGAR. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE INNER CABLE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE BROKEN.Aug 13, 1996 · Beech C23 · Power LeverSDR 96ZZZX3876Cylinder · crackedINSPECTION FOUND NR 4 CYLINDER CRACKED FROM OUTSIDE RADIUS OF INTAKE VALVE TO OUTSIDE RADIUS OF EXHAUST VALVE. CYLINDER HEAD SPLIT OPEN BLOWING BOTTOM SPARK PLUG FROM CYLINDER.Jul 1, 1996 · N63TW · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX4954Distributor Blk · defectiveDISASSEMBLED RT MAGNETO. FOUND EXCESSIVE CARBON RESIDUE IN COIL AREA. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ROTOR ARM ON GEAR ASSY HAD BECOME LOOSE ALLOWING APPROXIMATELY 30 DEGREE MOVEMENT SIDE TO SIDE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS 500-HOUR INSPECTION OF BLOCK AND GEJun 19, 1996 · N66343 · Beech C23 · Magneto/Distributor
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