# Service difficulty reports: Lycoming O-360-F1A6

A list on [Lycoming O-360-F1A6](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-360-f1a6.md).

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- [SDR 2023FA0000543](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000543.md): Exhaust Valve · broken · Aug 29, 2023 · N5143U · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > PART OF THE EXHAUST VALVE HEAD BROKE OFF RESULTING IN COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AND LOSS OF AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR 2020FA0000436](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000436.md): Line · broken · Sep 21, 2020 · N6330V · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic System, Main
  > NOSE GEAR UP HOSE P/N S2178-4-0105 PULLED OUT OF ITS CRIMPED FERRULE ON LANDING GEAR UP CYCLE DURING FLIGHT. ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID LOST FROM HYDRAULIC POWER PACK. EMERGENCY GEAR DOWN SYSTEM WAS INOPERABLE DUE TO NO HYDRAULIC FLUID.
- [SDR 2019FA0000264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000264.md): Governor · fluctuates · Jul 27, 2019 · N9924B · Cessna 172RG · Propeller Governor
  > PROPELLER GOVERNOR FAILURE/MALFUNCTION. GOVERNOR FLUCTUATED IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR CA190610008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190610008.md): Actuator · broken · Jun 7, 2019 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD NO GREEN GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT INDICATION. HE COULD SEE THAT THE MAIN GEAR WAS DOWN, AND HE FLEW BY THE TOWER TO GET A VISUAL REPORT FROM THE CONTROLLER. THEY REPORTED THAT THE GEAR APPEARED TO BE DOWN. UPON LANDING AFTER
- [SDR 2018FA0000341](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000341.md): Impulse Coupling · out of position · Aug 17, 2018 · N4791V · Cessna 172RG · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAGNETO FAILED. DRIVE GEAR SEIZED DUE TO IMPULSE COUPLING GETTING JAMMED ON HOUSING. CAUSED MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR TEETH TO BE STRIPPED OFF BY ACCESSORY DRIVE GEAR IN ENGINE. SEVERE ENGINE ROUGHNESS DURING TAKE OFF ROLL RESULTED IN ABORTED TAKE OFF.
- [SDR FAA201612020005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAA201612020005.md): Bolt · broken · Nov 13, 2016 · N751DW · Cessna 172RG · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > BOLTS USED FOR THE NUMBER TWO CONNECTING ROD AND END CAP. ONE OF THE BOLTS SHOWED SIGNS OF A 45 DEGREE FRACTURE AND SIGNS OF BEING STRETCHED AND BENDING CAUSING THE BOLT TO BREAK. THE END CAP ALSO SHOWED SIGNS OF BEING DEFORMED FROM ONE OF THE TWO BOLTS FAILIN
- [SDR 2016FA0000478](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000478.md): Crankshaft · failed · Oct 10, 2016 · N9453D · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > CRANKSHAFT FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF WITH NO REPORTED ENGINE ROUGHNESS OR LOSS OF POWER. CRANKSHAFT FOUND TO BE BROKEN AT COUNTERWEIGHT ATTACHMENT FLANGE RESULTING IN METAL FRAGMENTS CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT ENGINE RESULTING IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO ENGINE CASE AND ALL
- [SDR JM8S2015080700369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JM8S2015080700369.md): Bar · cracked · Jun 7, 2015 · N5176R · Cessna 172RG · Rudder Structure
  > UPON INSPECTION IAW MM, 10, RUDDER SYSTEM FOUND LT RUDDER BAR WELD ASSY, TO BE CRACKED RIGHT ALONG THE JOINT WELD ON THE PILOT SIDE WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE PEDALS: CO-PILOT SIDE SEEMED TO HAVE NO DEFECTS. R & R THE PART AND RE-RIGGED THE ENTIRE RUDDER SYSTEM
- [SDR CA150330007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150330007.md): Pivot · cracked · Mar 27, 2015 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Brake System
  > (CAN) LEFT BRAKE SYS HAD UNEXPLAINED LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, SO AS NO LINES WERE LEAKING, THE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR WAS REMOVED & THE SECTOR GEAR REMOVED. THE BRAKE SYS WAS PRESSURIZED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE & BRAKE FLUID COULD BE SEEN DRIPPING FROM CRACK IN THE
- [SDR CA141205004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141205004.md): Bolt · sheared · Dec 4, 2014 · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING A SCHEDULED TASK TO REMOVE THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR FOR A SERVICE BULLETIN INSPECTION, WE NOTED THAT 2 OF THE 3 ATTACHMENT BOLTS WERE SHEARED ON THE RH ASSEMBLY AND 1 ON THE LEFT. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS DETECTED AND THE THREAD PORTION
- [SDR CA141027011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141027011.md): Control Column · corroded · Oct 20, 2014 · Cessna 172RG · Control Column Section
  > (CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT SB SEB10-3 R1 CONTROL YOLK INSPECTION, SEVERE CORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE LOWER PIVOT AREA. THE CORROSION HAS COMPLETELY EATEN THROUGH THE MATERIAL AND CREATED A LARGE HOLE JUST BELOW THE YOLK PIVOT HINGE.
- [SDR BR8S2014011000014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BR8S2014011000014.md): Engine · power loss · Jan 7, 2014 · N9553B · Cessna 172RG · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > SLOW LOSS OF POWER & RPM DECREASE SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. CARBURETTOR HEAT ON AND ALL ENGINE INDICATIONS IN NORMAL RANGE EXCEPT RPM DECREASING. ATTEMPTED RETURN TO HOME FIELD BUT RPM DECREASED TO APPROX 1000. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN FLIGHT AND SET ACFT DOWN ON RO
- [SDR 2013FA0000373](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000373.md): Actuator · cracked · Jun 2, 2013 · N117PB · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > LEFT MLG ACTUATOR CRACKED THROUGH MOST FWD BOLT HOLE. DURING EXTENSION THE LT MLG WOULD NOT FULLY EXTEND IN NORMAL OPERATION OR IN EMERGENCY EXTENSION WITH THE HAND PUMP, RESULTING IN A GEAR UP LANDING. THE PROBABLE CAUSE IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR DURING NORMA
- [SDR CA130521002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130521002.md): Actuator · broken · May 18, 2013 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED THAT THE RT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT COME DOWN AND LOCKED. THE LT MAIN AND NOSE GEAR WERE OBSERVED TO BE DOWN. AFTER CONSULTING POH THE ACFT WAS LANDED ON THE LT MAIN AND NOSE GEAR AND DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE PILOT KEPT THE RT WING UP AS L
- [SDR CA130411017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130411017.md): Relay · faulty · Apr 6, 2013 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) GEAR DID NOT GO DOWN ALL THE WAY WHEN PILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN. PILOT USED HAND PUMP TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR THE REST OF WAY DOWN, GEAR LOCKED DOWN AND MADE NORMAL LANDING. ACFT WAS PUT ON JACKS AND FOUND THAT THE GEAR OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSE OF
- [SDR H6MR2013051644321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/H6MR2013051644321.md): Pivot · sheared · Jan 18, 2013 · N6290V · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear
  > LEFT MLG PIVOT ASSY, SHEARED AT THE DRIVE END WHERE THE GEAR IS ACTUATED. PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RETRACT OR EXTEND THE LT MAIN GEAR FOR LANDING, WHICH CAUSED THE LT GEAR TO BE IN A PARTIALLY EXTENTED POSITION. PILOT CHOSE TO LAND ACFT WITH GEAR RETRACTED TO MI
- [SDR CA130109006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130109006.md): Actuator · cracked · Jan 8, 2013 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) PILOT NOTICED AFTER TAKEOFF THAT LT MAIN GEAR DID NOT RETRACT ALL THE WAY AND WAS HANGING DOWN, SO HE SELECTED GEAR DOWN, GEAR CAME DOWN NORMALLY AND HE LANDED AND REPORTED IT TO MAINTENANCE. THE PROBLEM WAS CONFIRMED ON A GEAR SWING IN THE HANGAR AND T
- [SDR CA130110009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130110009.md): Powerpack · malfunctioned · Jan 8, 2013 · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) AFTER LANDING, PILOT AND INSTRUCTOR NOTICED WHINING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER DASH. CHECKED ENGINE INSTRUMENTS NOTICED ALTERNATOR WAS SHOWING HIGH DISCHARGE. NOISE STOPPED ALL OF A SUDDEN, ALTERNATOR NO LONGER DISCHARGING. CHECKED CIRCUIT BREAKERS NOTICE
- [SDR CA121115004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121115004.md): Distributor Gear · broken · Nov 15, 2012 · Cessna 172RG · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) DURING ROUTINE MAGNETO 500 HR INSPECTION, THE DISTRIBUTOR FINGER ON THE M3008 DISTRIBUTOR GEAR WAS FOUND TO BE SO LOOSE THAT IT FELL OFF WHEN GEAR WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA121005008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121005008.md): Motor · shorted · Oct 5, 2012 · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) PILOT WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT, NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE DASH. PILOT INFORMED TOWER OF PROBLEM AND CAME BACK TO LAND. WHILE PUTTING GEAR DOWN FOR LANDING NOTICED GEAR WAS REALLY SLOW IN COMING DOWN BUT FINALLY GOT GREEN LIGHT. LANDED WITHOUT
- [SDR 2012FA0000565](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000565.md): Alternator · defective · Aug 13, 2012 · N57AF · Cessna 172RG · Electrical Power System
  > PILOT REPORTED LOW VOLTAGE OF 22 VOLTS AND PERFORMED AN EMERGENCY LANDING. GROUND CHECK OF ALTERNATOR IDENTIFIED IT DEFECTIVE. ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR 2012FA0000254](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000254.md): Rudder Bar · cracked · May 2, 2012 · N9543B · Cessna 172RG · Rudder Structure
  > RUDDER BAR WELD ASSY, RT FOOT BRAKE & RUDDER PEDAL. THE PART CRACKED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AT THE APPROXIMATE MIDPOINT OF THE ASSY ALONG SIDE THE GEAR TEETH THAT ALLOW THIS PART TO ENGAGE THE WELD ASSY FOR THE LT BRAKE & RUDDER PEDALS.
- [SDR 2011FA0000750](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000750.md): Shaft · broken · Nov 8, 2011 · N5095V · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > RIGHT MAIN GEAR WAS DOWN BUT NOT LOCKED. PILOT PERFORMED GEAR UP LANDING. ON INSPECTION, THE RT PIVOT ASSY WAS PROTRUDING APPROX.5" OUT OF ACTUATOR. AFTER RAISING ACFT ON JACKS, HYD APPEARED TO BE WORKING PROPERLY AND POWER PACK WAS FULL OF FLUID. REMOVE
- [SDR 2011FA0000006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000006.md): Torque Tube · cracked · Jan 4, 2011 · N9991B · Cessna 172RG · Rudder Control System
  > DURING LANDING ROLLOUT, WITH CROSSWIND, THE ACFT DRIFTED RT. HARD LT RUDDER WAS APPLIED BY BOTH STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR AT WHICH TIME A "POP" WAS HEARD/FELT. ACFT CONTROL WAS MAINTAINED WITH BRAKING AND NOSE STEERING. INSP REVEALED A CRACK IN THE RT RUDDER T
- [SDR CA100817018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100817018.md): Pivot · cracked · Aug 16, 2010 · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear
  > LT MLG PIVOT FOUND TO BE CRACKED BETWEEN SPLINE DRIVE SECTION AND ACTUATOR CAP BUSHING SECTION. CRACK ORIGINATED AT BRAKE LINE CHANNEL INSIDE PIVOT.
- [SDR CA100218009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100218009.md): Actuator · cracked · Feb 7, 2010 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF AND RETRACTING LANDING GEAR PILOT WAS TOLD BY THE CONTROL TOWER THAT THE LT LANDING GEAR LEG WAS NOT COMPLETELY RETRACTED AND WAS HANGING DOWN. PILOT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT AND SELECTED GEAR DOWN WHICH WORKED NORMALLY AND REPORTED INCIDENT
- [SDR CA100203012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100203012.md): Gauge · stuck · Feb 1, 2010 · Cessna 172RG · Engine Oil Pressure
  > (CAN) ACFT WAS BEING BROUGHT INTO THE HANGAR FOR OVER NIGHT PARKING, PILOT NOTICED THAT WHEN HE SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE THAT THE OIL PRESSURE NEEDLE WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GREEN ARC. AME CHECKED THE GAUGE NEXT MORNING IT WAS STILL SHOWING READING IN MIDDL
- [SDR CA091116001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091116001.md): Shock Mount · broken · Nov 13, 2009 · Cessna 172RG · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (CAN) EXHAUST TAILPIPE SHOCK MOUNT BORKEN BETWEEN FIREWALL AND TAILPIPE.
- [SDR CA091019005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091019005.md): Actuator · cracked · Oct 7, 2009 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) LEAKED WHEN PRESSURIZED, MIDWAY ALONG CASTING SEAM (MLG).
- [SDR 2009FA0000505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000505.md): Actuator · cracked · May 20, 2009 · N4971V · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > DURING OCCURRENCE THE BODY OF THE MLG ACTUATOR HAS CRACKED AT THE UPPER PORTIONOF THE GEAR CAVITY OR THE BOLT HOLES. THE ACTUATOR BODY (-10) IS CONSTRUCTED FROM ALUMINUM WHILETHE PISTON/TRUNNION (-5) AND THE PISTON ROLLER (-11) ARE STEEL. CONSIDERING THE OPE
- [SDR CA090326005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090326005.md): Line · melted · Mar 16, 2009 · Cessna 172RG · Pitot/Static System
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED THAT AIRSPEED INDICATOR WAS READING 20 KNOTS LOW. WHEN PITOT HEAD WAS REMOVED IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PLASTIC PITOT LINE WAS MELTED HALF WAY THRU BY THE WIRES TO THE PITOT HEAT ELEMENT. AS THESE WIRES GET WARM WITH THE PITOT HEAT ON, IT IS I
- [SDR 2009FA0000157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000157.md): Pivot Assy · cracked · Mar 2, 2009 · N9543B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LT MAIN LANDING PIVOT FOUND CRACKED WHEN INSPECTED IAW SEB90-1 REV 3 DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2009FA0000158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000158.md): Pivot Support · cracked · Mar 2, 2009 · N9543B · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear
  > RT MAIN LANDING PIVOT FOUND CRACKED WHEN INSPECTED IAW SEB90-1 REV 3 DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2009FA0000159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000159.md): Pivot · cracked · Mar 2, 2009 · N5319V · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > LEFT MAIN LANDING PIVOT FOUND CRACKED WHEN INSPECTED IAW SEB90-1 REV 3.
- [SDR 2009FA0000102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000102.md): Setscrew · out of position · Feb 12, 2009 · N9553B · Cessna 172RG · Propeller Governor
  > ON DISASSEMBLY OF ENGINE FOR OVERHAUL, A SETSCREW FROM THE PROPELLER IDLER GEAR SHAFT WAS DISCOVERED SLIGHTLY EMBEDDED INTO THE INSIDE OF THE REAR-LT SIDE OF THE CRANKCASE. SETSCREW WAS PROBABLY IMPROPERLY PEENED FOR RETENTION IAW OVERHAUL MANUAL SEC 7-74, AT
- [SDR 2009FA0000063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000063.md): Pin · broken · Feb 4, 2009 · N9988B · Cessna 172RG · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > ONE OF THE NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK PINS BROKE, AT THE GROOVE MACHINED INTO THE PIN FOR ROLLPIN RETENTION, ALLOWING THE UNSECURED PORTION OF THE PIN TO JAM THE NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK HOOKS. THIS RESULTED IN A GEAR UNSAFE INDICATION AND SUBSEQUENT NOSE GEAR COLLAPSE ON L
- [SDR CA090115007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090115007.md): Gear · worn · Jan 7, 2009 · Cessna 172RG · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING SCHEDULED 500 HOUR MAGNETO INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THERE WAS ALOT OF WHITE DUST INSIDE MAGNETO. THEN IT WAS NOTED THAT THE PLASTIC GEAR TEETH WERE PARTIALLY WORN AWAY DUE TO BEING IMPROPERLY MESHED WITH THE PLASTIC DISTRIBUTOR GEAR DUE TO THE GEAR
- [SDR 2008FA0000731](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000731.md): Pivot Assy · sheared · Oct 30, 2008 · N5319V · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear
  > THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR PIVOT ASSY SHEARED IN TWO NEAR THE ACTUATOR END. THE SPLICED SECTION WHERE THE DRIVE GEAR IS INSTALLED SEPARATED.
- [SDR 2008FA0000762](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000762.md): Chain · broken · Oct 20, 2008 · N169EC · Cessna 172RG · Rudder Tab Control System
  > DURING A NON RELATED MAINTENANCE ACTION, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE RUDDER TRIM WHEEL WAS MOVING WITH NO RESISTANCE. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED FURTHER AND FOUND THE CHAIN HAD SEPARATED AT ONE OF THE LINKS. AFTER CLOSER EXAMINATION IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT SEVERAL OF
- [SDR CA080812002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080812002.md): Clevis · broken · Aug 8, 2008 · Cessna 172RG · Shimmy Damper
  > (CAN) DAMPER SHAFT CLEVIS BROKE AT NOSE STRUT ATTACHMENT ALLOWING UNRESTRAINED MOTION OF SHIMMY DAMPER.
- [SDR 2008FA0000583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000583.md): Cylinder Head · separated · Jul 8, 2008 · N5268U · Cessna 172RG · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ON JULY 8, 2008, MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN DESSERT TERRAIN AFTER THE ENGINE BEGAN TO EXHIBIT SEVERE VIBRATIONS, LOSS OF POWER AND SMOKE. THE NR 2 CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE SEPARATED FROM THE CASE, SEVEN OF THE EIGHT HOLD STUDS WERE FOUND TO HAVE SHEARED.
- [SDR CA070821001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070821001.md): Housing · cracked · Aug 20, 2007 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) 500 HOUR LIQUID PENETRANT INSPECTION IAW MFG SEB 01-2 REVEALED, CRACK AT INDICATED AREA (TC NR 20070821001)
- [SDR 2007FA0000481](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000481.md): Spar · damaged · May 23, 2007 · N5145U · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > FOUND SMOKING RIVETS ON TOP OF FUSELAGE IN AREA OF THE REAR CENTER SECTION SPAR. REMOVED RIVETS (APPROX. EIGHT ON EACH END OF SPAR) AND FOUND RIVET HOLES SEVERELY ELONGATED. FACTORY ORIGINAL RIVETS WERE.1250 INCH DIA. AND SEVERAL HAD BEEN REPLACED IN THE FI
- [SDR CA070508001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070508001.md): Starter · malfunctioned · May 7, 2007 · Cessna 172RG · Engine Starter
  > (CAN) PILOT DID RUN-UP, ALL ENGINE INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL SO HE COMMENCED HIS TAKE-OFF. JUST AFTER HE STARTED TO CLIMB HE NOTICED THAT THE ACFT DID NOT WANT TO CLIMB AS IT SHOULD. ALL ENGINE INSTRUMENTS WERE WHERE THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE. HE ABORTED HIS TAKE
- [SDR CA070502005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070502005.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Apr 10, 2007 · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > (CAN) PARTS WERE CRACKED AT ATTACH POINTS OF WHEEL WELL COVER SKIN 2412011-1 AND BULKHEADS STATION 108 AND 124 AND CRACK ON WHEEL WELL COVER AT RT FRONT CORNER WHERE IT ATTACHES TO BULKHEAD STATION 108. TIEDOWN RINGS ALSO ATTACH IN THIS AREA. (TC NR 20070502
- [SDR 2007FA0000394](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000394.md): Actuator · cracked · Apr 6, 2007 · N9353D · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > PILOT REPORTED LOUD POP JUST BEFORE INTERING THE PATTERN AT M89. WHEN HE EXTENDED THE GEAR THE GREEN GEAR DOWN LIGHT WOULD NOT COME ON. FLY BY REVEALED THE LEFT GEAR WAS IN TRANSIENT. GEAR UP LANDING FOLLOWED. INSPECTION OF LT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR REVEALED T
- [SDR 2007FA0000238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000238.md): Brake Pads · fractured · Mar 16, 2007 · N6440V · Cessna 172RG · Brake
  > DURING A 50 HR OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION, FOUND BOTH LT AND RT BRAKE PADS FALLING APART, SEVERELY CRACKED WITH LARGE PIECES MISSING. BOTH SIDES WERE CHANGED AT THE PREVIOUS 100 HOUR INSPECTION. THIS HAS BEEN A FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH THESE BRAKE PADS ON ALL OF
- [SDR 2006FA0000983](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000983.md): Control Cable · failed · Oct 9, 2006 · N9991B · Cessna 172RG · Power Lever
  > UPON SHUTDOWN AFTER FLIGHT, PILOT PULLED ON CARBURETOR MIXTURE CABLE TO IDLE CUT-OFF. THE CABLE CAME OUT IN THE PILOTS HAND. SUSPECT CARBURETOR MIXTURE CABLE BROKE DURING FLIGHT. SUSPECT CABLE HAS A QUALITY ISSUE. NOTE: DID NOT EFFECT OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT DUR
- [SDR 2006FA0000750](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000750.md): Housing · cracked · Jun 4, 2006 · N9394D · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > RT MAINT GEAR ACTUATOR HOUSING CRACKED THROUGH THE BOLT HOLES OF CASTING, CAUSING RACK TO DISENGAGE FROM PIVOT GEAR.
- [SDR CA060510002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060510002.md): Rib · cracked · May 2, 2006 · Cessna 172RG · Rudder, Spar/Rib
  > AT A 100 HOUR INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND UNDER THE LEFT INBOARD RUDDER BAR BLOCK, AT THE MOST FORWARD BOLT HOLE. RUDDER BLOCK HAD ABNORMAL MOVEMENT. CRACK COULD ONLY BEEN SEEN AFTER BLOCK WAS REMOVED.

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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 = 'O360F1A6'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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