Lycoming O-360-A4M

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SDR 2003FA0000993Fastener · undertorquedAIRCRAFT OWNER REQURESTED THAT WE CHECK TORQUE ON BOLTS SECURING VERTICAL FIN TO TAILCONE BULKHEAD. FOUND ALL VERTICAL FIN ATTACH HARDWARE UNDER TORQUED. INSPECTED HARDWARE AND MOUNTING HOLES. FOUND NOT PERFECT. REINSTALLED BOLTS AND TORQUED TO MFG SPECIFIApr 18, 2003 · N134FC · Piper PA28181 · FastenersSDR 2003FA0000503Mount · damagedENGINE MOUNT WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION FOLLOWING PROPELLER STRIKE WITH AIRCRAFT. AEROSPACE WELDING REPORTED MOUNT WAS PUSHED UP ON LOWER SECTION AND PUSHED IN ON RIGHT SIDE. AT REMOVAL MOUNT AWAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FORM ATTACHMENT BOLTS. AFTER PROPELLER SApr 10, 2003 · N96573 · Cessna 172P · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2003FA0000204Engine · making metalAT JUST FIVE HOURS AFTER MAJOR OVERHAUL, THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE MADE NOISE AT LOWER RPMS METAL PARTICLES THAT LOOK LIKE BEARING MATERIAL WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER. AN OIL SAMPLE WAS SENT IN FOR ANALYSIS.Mar 1, 2003 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2004FA0000147Heater · contaminatedPILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN COCKPIT. INSPECTION FOUND HYDRAULIC FLUID ON CARPET COVERING HEATER DUCT. (EA17200405081)Feb 21, 2003 · N6530C · Piper PA28181 · Heating SystemSDR FQA2003F00002Channel · crackedDURING A HARD LANDING INSPECTION, A MECHANIC NOTED THE AFT STIFFENING CHANNEL, PN 62086-003 CRACKED ON THE LEFT, LOWER, SKIN NEAR THE WING ROOT. THE CRACK APPEARS OLD. THE LEFT WING FORWARD STIFFENING CHANNEL WAS NOT DAMAGED.Feb 13, 2003 · N918PA · Piper PA28181 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2002FA0001236Contactor · burnedA/C DIVERTED DUE TO THE SEVERE CHOKING SMOKE. PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND SQUAWKED 7700 STATING THAT DUE TO THE SMOKE HE WOULD HAVE TO DITCH IN THE OCEAN. HE SAW THE BLOCK ISLAND AIRPORT AND LANDED LONG AND FAST RUNNING OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY INTO A POct 29, 2002 · N5675V · Piper PA28181 · Electrical Power System WiringSDR VJ32002F00069Harness · failedDURING FLIGHT AND INSPECTION ON GROUND SHOULDER HARNESS KEEPS LOCKING UP BY THE INERTIAL REEL NO RECOMMENDATION AT THIS TIME.Sep 13, 2002 · N4130W · Piper PA28181 · Emergency EquipmentSDR VJ32002F00070Indicator · failedDURING FLIGHT INDICATOR SHOWS 10 DEGREE BANK PLUS 50 DEGREE PITCH DURING LEVEL FLIGHT. NO RECOMMENDATION AT THIS TIME.Sep 13, 2002 · N4130W · Piper PA28180 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR VJ32002F00055Pump · failedDURING FLIGHT OUTPUT OF ENGINE DRIVEN DRY AIR PUMP FAILED TO PUT OUT PROPER PRESSURE. CHECKED SYSTEM FOR LEAKS AND CHECKED REGULATOR FOR PROPER OPERATION, ALL CHECKED WELL. SUSPECT PROBABLE CAUSE IS HEAT. NO RECOMMENDATION FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION AT THIS TIMEJul 11, 2002 · N9299B · Piper PA28181 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR 2002FA0000773Bracket · failedTHIS BRACKET ATTACHES TO THE LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE COOLING BAFFLE AND ALSO SUPPORTS THE OIL COOLER ON THE LEFT HAND REAR CORNER. BRACKET REMOVED AND A NEW BRACKET INSTALLED.Jun 12, 2002 · N4175V · Piper PA28181 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR VJ32002F00046Magneto · inoperativeROUGH ENGINE ON GROUND RUN, A MAGNETO CHECK WAS PERFORMED AND THE LEFT MAGNETO HAD EXCESSIVE MAGNETO DROP. MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND A REPAIRED MAGNETO INSTALLED. MAGNETO OPERATION CHECK OF THE ENGINE WAS PERFORMED AND CHECKED NORMAL.Jun 5, 2002 · N9299B · Piper PA28181 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2002FA0000717Magneto · failedROUGH ENGINE ON GROUND RUN, A MAGNETO CHECK WAS PERFORMED AND THE LEFT MAGNETO HAD EXCESSIVE MAGNETO DROP. MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND A REPAIRED MAGNETO INSTALLED. MAGNETO OPERATION CHECK OF THE ENGINE WAS PERFORMED AND CHECKED NORMAL.Jun 5, 2002 · N9299B · Piper PA28181 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA020617005Bellcrank · cracked(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE LOWER SEAT FORWARD RT BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND DETACHED LEAVING THE SEAT BOTTOM ATTACHED IN ONLY 3 CORNERS. THE BELLCRANK WAS FOUND DETACHED IN 3 WELDS. THE WELDS WERE ONLY "TACK" WELDS. THE 3 OTHER BELLCRANKS HAVE WELDSJun 4, 2002 · Piper PA28181 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 2002FA0000540Oil Filter · mismanufacturedDURING A PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION ON A MFG. SPIN ON OIL FILTER THE CENTER ATTACH STUD WAS FOUND TO BE ONLY FINGER TIGHT. THIS DEFECT COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF ENGINE OIL AND POSSIBLY ENGINE FAILURE IF THE DEFECT GOES UNDETECTED.Apr 2, 2002 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR VJ32002F00011Carburetor · leakingFUEL LEAKING FROM BODY OF CARBURETOR WHEN ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN, MIXTURE VERY RICH. TOTAL TIME ON UNIT IS (0). CARBURETOR REMOVED FOR WARRANTY. OVERHAULED CARBURETOR INSTALLED, GROUND OPERATION CHECKED NORMAL.Feb 27, 2002 · N4130W · Piper PA28181 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AUS20020145Camshaft · failed(AUS) CAMSHAFT LOBE FAILED. METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL SYSTEM. OILPRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OFF SEAT. LOW OIL PRESSURE LED TO BEARING FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE SEIZURE.Feb 25, 2002 · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20011452Connecting Rod · mismanufactured(AUS) FOLLOWING BULK STRIP DUE TO FAILURE OF THE NR 2 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD IT WAS FOUND THAT THE OIL GALLERY SUPPLYING NR 2 MAIN BEARING WAS NOT DRILLED INTO THE MAIN OIL GALLERY.Dec 12, 2001 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA020117010Circuit Breaker · broken(CAN) AT A ROUTINE 100 HOUR ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT TWO CIRCUIT BREAKERS HAD BROKEN REAR ATTACHMENT LUG AT THE BUS BAR ATTACH POINT.Nov 20, 2001 · Piper PA28181 · DC Power Distribution SystemSDR 2001FA0000555Bearing · failedWHILE ACCOMPLISHING 50 HOUR INSPECTION, METAL WAS FOUND IN FILTER. TEAR DOWN OF ENGINE REVEALED THAT BEARING PART FAILED. BATCH NUMBER ON BEARING WAS 5-99.Nov 7, 2001 · N8458H · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20011026Alternator · failed(AUS) ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TERMINAL FRACTURED AND ADJACENT WIRING MELTED.Sep 17, 2001 · Cessna 172N · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2001FA0000368Exhaust Valve · failedTHE AIRCRAFT WAS AT NORMAL CRUISE, THE PILOT STATED THAT IT STARTED TO LOSS POWER AND RAN ROUGH. AFTER LANDING AT A ALTERNATE AIRPORT THE AIRCRAFT STOPPED RUNNING. AFTER PULLING THE CYLINDER, THE TOP OF THE EXHAUST VALVE WAS MISSING. THE STEM AND RETAINING Jun 25, 2001 · N47702 · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2001FA0000021Cylinder · crackedCRACKED FROM SPARK PLUG HOLE TO EX SEAT.May 24, 2001 · N4350G · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2001FA0000022Cylinder · crackedCRACKED FROM TOP OF SPARK PLUG HOLE, AROUND OUTSIDE OF EX SEAT TO BOTTOM OF SPARK PLUG HOLE.May 24, 2001 · N2366W · Piper PA28161 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA010508010Bracket · loose(CAN) MOUNTING BRACKET FOR PORTABLE ELT ANTENNA HAS LOOSE FIT AND ALLOWS ANTENNA TO FALL OUT. MS 28775-009 O-RING USED TO RETAIN ANTENNA.Apr 24, 2001 · Cessna 172P · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 20010511CW014Float · damagedDURING OVERHAUL THE CARBURETOR FLOAT WAS FOUND WITH ONE OF THE CHAMBERS HALF FULL OF 100 LOW LEAD.Apr 19, 2001 · N41460 · Piper PA28181 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 20010423CW014Plate · brokenDURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THE ALTERNATOR END PLATE WAS FOUND WITH THE FORWARD ATTACH EAR BROKEN OFF.Apr 3, 2001 · N4146T · Piper PA28181 · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 20010423CW013Rotor · brokenPILOT REPORTED EXCESSIVE MAG DROP. FOUND RIGHT MAGNETO ROTOR ASSEMBLY CAM SLOT TO BE BROKEN.Mar 26, 2001 · N4148V · Piper PA28181 · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU010255Magneto · failed(AUS) RT MAGNETO FAILED.Mar 13, 2001 · Piper PA28181 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20010322CW014Rotor · shearedPILOT REPORTED RT MAGNETO TO BE INOPERATIVE DURING GROUND RUNUP. THE ASSIGNED TECHNICAN REMOVED THE RIGHT MAGNETO AND FOUND THE CAM SLOT ON THE ROTOR SHAFT COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF. CAUSE UNKNOWN POSSIBLE PART DEFECT. THIS MAGNETO WAS INSPECTED EVERY 500 HOURFeb 6, 2001 · N41487 · Piper PA28181 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20010215CW003Cylinder · unserviceableA CRACK RUNS FROM TOP SPARKPLUG HOLE AROUND OUTSIDE EXHAUST SEAT TO TOP SPARKPLUG AND CYLINDER WILL SPLIT IN TWO PIECES.Jan 16, 2001 · N4350G · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20010123CW008Rotor · crackedCRACK FOUND AT ROUTINE 500 HOUR INSPECTION.Dec 20, 2000 · N4149T · Piper PA28181 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20010227CW002Control Cable · frayedSTABILIZER CABLE FRAYED.Dec 20, 2000 · N4142Q · Piper PA28181 · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR 20010227CW003Control Cable · frayedAILERON BALANCE CABLE FRAYED ABOUT 8 INCHES FROM TURN BUCKLE, NEW CABLE INSTALLED.Dec 20, 2000 · N4142Q · Piper PA28181 · Aileron Control SystemSDR 20001207SH007Carburetor · crackedFOUND CRACKS IN FLOAT BOWL ON LOWER THROUGH-BOLT BOSS. APPEARED TO BE A FORGING PROBLEM. (X)Nov 27, 2000 · N65516 · Cessna 172P · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA001212022Magneto · failed(CAN) LT MAGNETO SHOWED EXCESSIVE RPM DROP DURING GROUND RUN. (X)Nov 14, 2000 · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20001120SH037Armature · defectiveTHE ARMATURE DRIVE SPLINE WAS FOUND ALMOST COMPLETELY STRIPPED AWAY LEAVING SHARDS OF STEEL IN THE GEAR HOUSING THAT CONTAMINATED THE BEARINGS. THE BENDIX DRIVE END WAS UNDAMAGED AND THE SHEAR PIN DID NOT SHEAR. THE ARMATURE DRIVE END MAY NOT BE PROPERLY HESep 11, 2000 · N4147K · Piper PA28181 · Engine StarterSDR AU000700Rotor · broken(AUS) RIGHT MAGNETO ROTOR SHAFT SHEARED. (X)Sep 1, 2000 · Cessna 172P · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20000925SH024Stud · brokenLYC WORK ORDER NR LB 1027207 FACTORY ZERO TIME ASSEMBLED 11-10-92 INSTALLED 12-28-92 IAW PEN YAN STC. 18 HOURS SINCE LAST ANNUAL. FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER TOP RIGHT .50 INCH THROUGH STUD BROKEN FLUSH WITH CASE. ALL OTHER STUDS ON NR 1 OK. RESEARCH SEEMS TO INDAug 28, 2000 · N12970 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20001101SH010Rotor Shaft · crackedMAGNETO HAD A 250 RPM DROP DURING PRE-FLIGHT RUN UP. A CHECK OF THE TIMING OF MAGNETO TO ENGINE SHOWED IT TO BE APPROX 10 DEGREES RETARDED. MAG WAS NOT FOUND LOOSE AT ITS MOUNT, SO IT WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. UPON DISASSEMBLY, DISCOVERED A CRACK ON THE 'Aug 18, 2000 · N9812C · Piper PA28181 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20000731SH005Crankshaft · failedCRANKSHAFT FAILED IN-FLIGHT, FORWARD CHEEK OF NR 4 CONROD JOURNAL. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT AIRPORT. NO DAMAGE. (X)Jul 17, 2000 · N2265M · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Front SectionSDR CA000828009Shaft · loose(CAN) IDLER GEAR SHAFT FOUND LOOSE IN ENGINE CASE ALLOWING IDLER GEAR TO CONTACT CASE CAUSING METAL CONTAMINATION.Jul 6, 2000 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20000523SH019Ignition Lead · failedIGNITION NOISE IN RADIO REPORTED BY OWNER. TRACED PROBLEM TO FOUR IGNITION LEADS WITH UNGROUNDED WIRE SHIELDING. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED POOR QUALITY CONTROL/FINAL INSPECTION BY MANUFACTURER. (X)Apr 27, 2000 · N4198F · Piper PA28181 · Ignition Harness (Distribution)SDR 20000505SH027Cylinder · brokenEXHAUST VALVE BROKE ON FINAL APPROACH. (X)Apr 7, 2000 · N4350G · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000504SH005Armature · mismanufacturedSUBMITTER STATED THEY HAVE FOUND 6 ARMATURES TO HAVE SEEMINGLY SOFT METAL ON THE DRIVE END SPLINES. THEY HAVE BEEN FOUND WITH THE SPLINES COMPLETELY GROUND OR STRIPPED AWAY LEAVING SHARDS OF STEEL IN THE GEAR CASING THAT CONTAMINATE THE ROLLER BEARINGS. THE Mar 31, 2000 · N4149G · Piper PA28181 · Engine StarterSDR AU000093Cylinder · cracked(AUS) NR 4 CYLINDER CRACKED FROM LOWER SPARK PLUG HOLE TO EXHAUST PORT.Feb 19, 2000 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU000267Skin · cracked(AUS) WING SKIN CRACKED.Feb 16, 2000 · Piper PA28181 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 99ZZZX3926Pin Plug · destroyedOWNER NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT DROP IN OIL PRESSURE DURING FLIGHT AND MADE AN IMMEDIATE LANDING AT THE NEAREST AVAILABLE AIRPORT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE OIL FILTER, MUCH ALUMINUM WAS FOUND. UPON REMOVAL OF THE NR 1 AND NR 2 CYLINDERS, IT WAS EVIDENT THE PISTON Sep 16, 1999 · N38735 · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX3749Magneto · failedPILOT REPORTED THE AIRCRAFT WAS HARD TO START AFTER ENGINE WARMED UP. TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM AND FOUND RT MAGNETO RUNNING ROUGH. MAGNETO ONLY HAD 678 HOURS SINCE NEW.Aug 20, 1999 · N6606D · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU990870Fuel Tank · mismarked(AUS) EACH FUEL TANK HELD THREE LITRES LESS CONTENTS THAN FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS (TOTAL OF SIX LITRES LESS OVERALL). INSPECTION OF TANKS FOUND NIL DAMAGE OR NON-STANDARD CONSTRUCTION. FOUND DURING FUEL CALIBRATION TEST.Aug 19, 1999 · Piper PA28181 · Fuel StorageSDR 20000714SH018Coil · defectiveHAVE FOUND FOUR OCCURRENCES OF FAULTY COILS IN SLICK MAGNETOS WITH HOURS FROM 400 - 1,900. SOME COILS ARE OLDER, P/N M3114C. REPLACEMENT P/N, K3975. (X)Jun 16, 1999 · N7382T · Cessna 172N · Magneto/Distributor
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