Lycoming O-360 series

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SDR 2025FA0000352Cylinder Head · crackedFAILURE OF CYLINDER HEAD ALLOWING COOLANT TO ENTER THE CYLINDERS AND CRANKCASE. NO PRIOR WARNING FROM FADEC CONTROL AND WARNING SYSTEM.Oct 8, 2024 · N9839K · Piper PA28161 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR FQAR202409251214Shaft · shearedMAGNETO REMOVED AFTER 67 HRS IN SERVICE SINCE LAST 500HR INSPECTION, UPON DISSASSEMBLY FOUND THE DRIVE END OF THE ROTATING MAGNET SHAFT SHEARED INSIDE THE MAGNET BODYSep 25, 2024 · N302PA · Piper PA44180 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2022FA0000578Ignition Sys · failedLOST 50% OF MY ENGINE POWER DURING A CLIMB FROM 9,500 TO 11,000 FT. HAD A SLIGHT KNOCKING NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH THE POWER LOSS. WAS CONCERNED OF A MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE AND MADE A SAFE EMERGANCY LANDING IN BAKERFIELD, CA. A REPORT IS ON FILE AT THE LOCAL FAA OFAug 4, 2020 · Cessna 172RG · Ignition SystemSDR 2020FA0000126Bolt · crackedDURING ENGINE OVERHAUL THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR WAS BEING INSTALLED PER LYCOMING SB475C. AFTER THE INITIAL TORQUE WAS APPLIED AND THE GEAR SEATED INTO THE END OF THE CRANKSHAFT IT WAS BROUGHT UP TO 660 IN LBS. DURING THE TORQUEING PROCEDURE IT DID NOT TORQUE TO 6May 3, 2019 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2018FA0000519Spar · crackedTHE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, PN 2432000-201, MAIN FRONT SPAR, PN 0532001-98 AND REINFORCEMENT PN 0531037-1 WERE FOUND CRACKED, CRACKS RADIATING OUT FROM THE CENTER LIGHTNING HOLE, RESULTING IN TWO SEPARATE PLACES.Dec 11, 2018 · N9791B · Cessna 172RG · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 2018FA0000494Drive Belt · failedSTATEMENT INDICATED THAT AFTER ENTERING SANTA ANA AIRSPACE FROM THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PIER, THEY FLEW OVER COSTA MESA GOLF COURSE AND HEARD A NOISE FOLLOWED BY RUBBER SMELL, AND THE CLUTCH LIGHT TURNED ON. IN ADDITION VIBRATIONS WERE FELT SO THE INSTRUCTOR TOOKNov 8, 2018 · N421HK · Robsin R22 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2017FA0000414Fuel Bowl · damagedTHE FUEL STRAINER COVER DEVELOPS A BOW AFTER A YEAR OF CONTINUOUS PRESSURE BEING PUT ON IT FROM THE WIRE ASSEMBLY CAUSING IT TO LEAK FUEL. IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT REPLACING THE GASKET DOES NOT CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS WE HAVE FOUND THREE Aug 10, 2017 · N9033J · Piper PA18 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/StrainerSDR 2017FA0000150Cylinder · crackedAFTER TAKE OFF, PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM THE ENGINE FOLLOWED BY VIBRATION AND LOSS OF POWER. SUCCESSFULLY RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THE NR 1 CYLINDER HAD CRACKED APPROXIMATLY 75% OF THE CIRCUMFEMar 27, 2017 · N18889 · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR FQAR20161114050Float · stuckDURING AN ENGINE GROUND RUN, THE MAINTENANCE TECH OBSERVED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD DIE WHEN BROUGHT TO IDLE. FUEL WAS SEEN POURING FROM THE CARBURETOR. THE CARB HAD BEEN INSTALLED 4 DAYS PRIOR. IT IS SUSPECTED THE FLOAT SUNK OR BECAME STUCK.Nov 14, 2016 · N428PA · Piper PA28181 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2016FA0000282Spar · crackedCRACK IN REAR LT REAR SPAR 2ND BAY PAST STRUT FITTING. CRACK IS NEAR A GLUE JOINT ABOUT A FOOT LONG AND .333 THE WAY DOWN THE SPAR. ACFT PROBABLE CAUSE IS TOO MUCH WING OTBD OF STRUT AND ACFT TOTAL LOAD WEIGHT. THIS ACFT IS ON FLOATS PART OF THE TIME. WE AJun 8, 2016 · N7630S · Bbavia 8GCBC · Wing SparSDR 2015FA0000384Rotor · brokenROTOR BROKE OFF AT BASE OF FORK THAT RETAINS THE DRIVE GEAR. ROTOR, PN M3548, GEAR SITS DOWN ON THE FORK, BREAKS OFF JUST BELOW THE FORK AREA. THIS IS THE SECOND ONE IN 2 WEEKS WITH SAME SITUATION.Jul 13, 2015 · N8664C · Piper PA28181 · Magneto/DistributorSDR KC2R1010201449428Impulse Coupling · crackedDURING ROUTINE 500 HOUR INSPECTION, DISCOVERED IMPULSE COUPLING CRACKED AT FULL ADVANCE STOP ON FLYWEIGHT BASE PLATE. CRACKS DETECTED USING MAGNETIC PARTICLE NDT METHOD. HAVE SEEN THIS SAME ISSUE WITH MANY OTHER MAGNETOS. CRACKS APPEAR TO BE ORIGINATING FROM AOct 15, 2014 · N5171L · Piper PA28180 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2013FA0000303O-Ring · leakingACFT WAS IN FLIGHT AND UNABLE TO OBTAIN 3 GREEN LIGHTS. WHEN GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN. MANUAL EXTENSION WAS USED SUCCESSFULLY. FOUND POWERPACK EMPTY. FOUND LEAKING FITTING ON BOTTOM OF PACK. REPLACED O-RING, MS28778-A AND SERVICED SYS WITH 5606. PERFORMED May 13, 2013 · N6637L · Beech 76 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2013FA0000254Landing Gear · collapsedON ROLLOUT RT MLG COLLAPSED AND FOLDED UNDER RT WING. FASTENERS ATTACHING GEAR TRUNION TO AIRFRAME/WING FAILED ALLOWING GEAR TO EXIT WHEELWELL. EVIDENCE INDICATES 2 LOWER OTBD FASTENERS WERE BROKEN OR LOOSE ALLOWING THE WEAR OF THE BOLT HOLES IN THE WING SPARApr 29, 2013 · N3060B · Piper PA28181 · Main Landing GearSDR 2012FA0000338Line · leakingOIL LEAK ON BACK SIDE OF FIREWALL, UNDER THE PANEL ON THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE HARD LINE AFTER COMPLETING ENGINE CHANGE DURING FIRST ENGINE RUN-UP, FOUND EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON THE LINE WHERE IT PASSES THRU THE FIREWALL INSIDE THE FIREWALL GROMMENT - SUSPECT LIMay 10, 2012 · N7188W · Piper PA28180 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR 2012FA0000291Fastener · backed outON RT ENGINE MX FOUND THE CARBURETOR HEAT VALVE SHAFT SCREWS, WASHERS, AND NUTS MISSING. THE CARBURETOR HEAT VALVE SHAFT BEARING WAS DAMAGED. ONE OF THE MISSING SCREWS WAS LODGED IN THROAT OF THE CARBURETOR, BLOCKING THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM RETURNING COMPLEMay 1, 2012 · N969RA · Beech 76 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 2012FA0000377Cotter Pin · damagedLEFT PROPELLER FEATHERED IN FLIGHT FOR TRAINING. UNABLE TO UNFEATHER PROPELLER. FOUND CLEVIS PIN MISSING ON LEFT PROPELLER, CONTROL ARM AT CONTROL QUADRANT. FOUND EVIDENCE OF WEAR AT LT AND RT PROP CONTROL ARM, CAUSED BY FEATHER DETENT SPRING, SUSPECT THATApr 23, 2012 · N20107 · Beech 76 · Propeller AssemblySDR 2012FA0000199Autopilot Sys · malfunctionedDISCONNECTED AUTOPILOT AND HAND FLEW ACFT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. SHORTLY AFTER INITIATING DESCENT TO LAND, AILERONS BEGAN TO "SEIZE." ELEVATOR STILL HAD FULL MOVEMENT, THEN IT ALSO BEGAN TO SEIZE. IT TOOK ABOUT FIVE TO TEN SECONDS TO LOSE AILERON AUTHORITY, TApr 11, 2012 · N5888Q · Mooney M20C · Autopilot SystemSDR 2012FA0000466Actuator · crackedDURING DESCENT A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AT LANDING GEAR EXTENSION. ON INVESTIGATION, THE RT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. PART WAS REPLACED AND ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Mar 30, 2012 · N9564B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR ASOA20120215018Seal · leakingTHE CREW REPORTED SMOKE IN CABIN AFTER TAKEOFF. THE ACFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MX INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE NR 1 ENGINE. OPS CHECKED GOOD. CAUSE OF SMOKE WAS OIL LEAKING UNDER NR 4 SEAL RUNNER. SB 72-401 INSTALLS A NEW DESIGFeb 15, 2012 · N16199 · Emb EMB145XR · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 2011FA0000524Skin · buckledRT WING HAS BUCKLING ON BOTTOM INBD PANELS. INSP OF INSIDE OF WING ROOT REVEALED MISSING AND INCOMPLETE BUCKED RIVETS.Aug 16, 2011 · N9617J · Piper PA28180 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 2011FA0000520Carburetor · misoverhauledCUSTOMER REPORTED THAT ENGINE STALLED AFTER LANDING. CUSTOMER ALSO REPORTED OBSERVING FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE THROAT OF THE CARBURETOR. INSPECTION FINDS THAT THE WHITE PLASTIC, ADVANCED POLYMER HALLOW FLOAT HAD TAKEN ON FUEL. CAUSING THE FLOAT TO RIDE LOWER Aug 5, 2011 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2011FA0000268Seat · failedPILOT REPORTED THAT HIS AILERON CONTROLS SUDDENLY BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF WHILE IN FLIGHT. UPON COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY, FOUND CONTROL "T" NEEDLE BRG SET TO BE COMPLETELY FAILED AND BINDING THE CONTROLS. CONTROLS WERE VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN LT TO RT. THIS WAS AApr 7, 2011 · N934TE · Amrgen AG5B · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2011FA0000608Spar · corrodedAT APPROX LT WING STA 56.0, THE UPPER OTBD QUADRANT OF AN ELECTRICAL WIRE PASS THROUGH HOLE IN THE WING SPAR WEB WAS FOUND TO HAVE EXFOLIATION CORROSION. THE PASS THROUGH HOLE, WHICH IS IN THE LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL AREA, HAD A CATERPILLAR GROMMET INSTALLED TFeb 26, 2011 · N5911L · Piper PA44180 · Wing SparSDR 2011FA0000170Attach Fitting · corrodedRT FWD AILERON FAILED DUE TO CORROSION AT ATTACH POINT TO AILERON CONTROL ARM PN 169-5240201. CORROSION WAS ON LAST 6 INCHES OF CABLE AND WAS SMOOTH TO TOUCH. FAILED AFTER TAKEOFF APPROX 50 FT IN THE AIR, PLANE LANDED SAFELY. WOULD RECOMMEND SMALL INSPECTIOFeb 19, 2011 · N6664N · Beech C23 · AileronsSDR F0TR20100001122Retainer · brokenSHROUD TUBES FOUND LOOSE IN CYLINDERS/CRANKCASE. SHROUD TUBE RETAINERS BROKEN (FOUND UNDER ROCKER BOX COVERS). SHROUD TUBES WERE LEAKING OIL.Oct 18, 2010 · N21857 · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2010FA0001111Connector · arcedINSTRUCTOR PILOT ACTING AS STUDENT FOR CFI TRAINING WAS AT THE CONTROLS AND WAS APPROX 4 MILES WEST OF AIRPORT (RVS). WITHIN A FEW SECONDS OF PLACING THE GEAR HANDLE IN THE DOWN POSITION FLAMES CONSUMED THE AREA OF THE RUDDER PEDALS. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED Oct 15, 2010 · N5145U · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic Power System WiringSDR 2010FA0000925Line · detachedLOSS OF OIL PRESSURE IN FLIGHT, UNSCHEDULED LANDING. FOUND .1250 PIPE PLUG THAT IS NORMALLY INSTALLED IN THE OIL PUMP HOUSING TO HAVE FALLEN OUT. MAX OIL PRESSURE ATTAINABLE WITH OUT THE PLUG WAS 20 PSI. SB555A DEAL WITH THIS ISSUE.Aug 31, 2010 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2010FA0000797Arm · looseDISTRIBUTOR ARM COMING LOOSE FORM THE GEAR. WHEN THE ARM COMES LOOSE, IT CAUSES WEAR ON THE ARM CTR AND AS THE CTR WEARS TO A LARGER DIAMETER HOLE, THE ARM FLIES OUT CLOSING THE GAP AND GRINDS INTO THE CONTACTS OF THE DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK. THE MAG RAN NORMAL ANJul 15, 2010 · N423FP · Diamon DA40 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2010FA0000529Torque Link · brokenLT MLG TORQUE LINK BROKE ABOUT 1" BELOW UPPER MOUNT AFTER LANDING. TORQUE LINK WAS SENT TO NTSB FOR TESTING WITH THE FOLLOWING REPORT. THE FATIGUE ORIGIN AREAS CONTAINED NO EVIDENCE OF GOUGE DAMAGE OR CORROSION DAMAGE. ON ONE SIDE OF THE LINK THE FATIGUE CRACKJun 8, 2010 · N3470R · Piper PA28180 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 2010FA0000410Rib · cracked( BF8R) (W/O NR: 01000553) THE DISCREPANCY WAS FOUND DURING (1) OF OUR PROGRESSIVE INSPECTIONS. IN THE LT AND RT WING GEAR WELL AREA, THE WING RIB BEHIND EACH MAIN GEAR STRUT AT THE OPEN ACCESS HOLE IN THE RIB THERE ARE 4 CRACKS PROPAGATING FROM THE HOLE OUApr 15, 2010 · N573ER · Piper PA44180 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 2010FA0000412Rib · cracked(BF8R) (W/O NR: 01000553) THE DISCREPANCY WAS FOUND DURING (1) OF OUR PROGRESSIVE INSPECTIONS. IN THE LT AND RT WING GEAR WELL AREA, THE WING RIB BEHIND EACH MAIN GEAR STRUT AT THE OPEN ACCESS HOLE IN THE RIB THERE ARE 4 CRACKS PROPAGATING FROM THE HOLE OUApr 15, 2010 · N573ER · Piper PA44180 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 2010FA0000270Rotor Shaft · shearedROTOR SHAFT SHEARED AT SPLIT FOR POINT CAM.Mar 16, 2010 · N9290P · Piper PA44180 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2010FA0000629Bolt · bentNLG DOWNLOCK HOOK BOLT, BENT.Feb 15, 2010 · N2163N · Piper PA44180 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2010FA0000161Spar · corrodedCORROSION, VISUALLY APPEARED TO BE INTERGRANULAR TURNING TO EXFOLIATION, FOUND EXPLODING OUT OF THE LOWER PORTION OF THE VERTICAL SURFACE OF THE RT WING SPAR WEB, PN 86152-001, AT APPROX WING STA 56.0. THE AREA IS JUST OTBD OF THE LANDING GEAR TRUSS BRACKET, PNov 10, 2009 · N7702B · Piper PA44180 · Wing SparSDR 2009FA0000930Ignition Switch · burnedPILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN THE CABIN WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS PLACED IN THE START POSITION AND ENGINE WOULD NOT START. UPON INSPECTION THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS FOUND TO BE BURNED AND MELTED. THE CONTACTS ALSO SHOWED ARCING AND WAS ALSO BURNED. IT IS UNKNOWNSep 9, 2009 · N3334Q · Piper PA28181 · Ignition SwitchingSDR 2009FA0000894Cylinder Head · separatedON FINAL, PILOT LOST OIL AND ENGINE WENT TO ROUGH RUNNING. ONCE LANDED, POPPED COWLING AND FOUND HEAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL. (K)Jul 20, 2009 · N4140W · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2009FA0000454Tail Wheel · crackedFOUND TAILWHEEL HAD LONGITUDINAL CRACK IN BRACKET ASSEMBLY.May 28, 2009 · N78SE · Bbavia 7GCBC · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2009FA0000468Shroud · chafedREMOVED ACFT MUFFLER (ATLEE DODGE PN 3241) TO PERFORM MUFFLER INSP AND FOUND THA THE HOSE CLAMP ON THE MUFFLER SHROUDS (ATLEE DODGE PN 3236) LEFT CABIN HEAT INLET PORT HAD WORN A NOTCH THRU THE ENGINE MOUNTS (PN 12351-15) LT LWR VERTICAL SUPPORT TUBING. A SMAMay 13, 2009 · N866MM · Cubcft CC18180 · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR 2009FA0000360Camshaft · worn(1) CAMSHAFT LOBE HAS EXCESSIVE WEAR THE NR 2 LIFTER THAT RIDES ON THE WORN LOBE ALSO WORN PUTTING METAL IN THE OIL FILTER. LOBE AND LIFTER ARE PITTED AND WORN EXCESSIVELY. (K)May 1, 2009 · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2009FA0000006Tube · damagedUPON REMOVAL OF TUBE FROM TIRE. TUBE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A HOLES FROM AN UNKNOWN ORIGIN CAUSING AIR DEFLATION OF TIRE.Jan 9, 2009 · N928PA · Piper PA28181 · Tire TubeSDR 2008FA0000528Strut · damagedPILOT REPORTED A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE NLG. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT .2500 INCH UP AND DOWN PLAY AT THE LOWER TRUNNION ASSY. THE AC`S NLG ASSY WAS REMOVED AND DURING FATHER INSPECTION THE BARREL WAS FOUND TO BE THE CULPRIT. THE BOLT THAT Jul 29, 2008 · N6448V · Cessna 172RG · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 2008FA0000627Hinge Bracket · corrodedLT FLAP OB HINGE BRACKET, SEVERE CORROSION AT IB AND OB SUPPORTING RIBS WHERE HINGE BRACKET JOINS FLAP. UNABLE TO PERFORM VISUAL INSPECTION OF AREA AS DAMAGE IS CONCEALED BY SKIN. (K)Jul 23, 2008 · N6708A · Beech 76 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2008FA0000630Hinge Bracket · corrodedLT FLAP OB HINGE BRACKET, SEVERE CORROSION AT IB AND OB SUPPORTING RIBS WHERE HINGE BRACKET JOINS FLAP. UNABLE TO PERFORM VISUAL INSPECTION OF AREA AS DAMAGE IS CONCEALED BY SKIN. (K)Jul 23, 2008 · N278D · Beech 76 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2008FA0000628Hinge Bracket · corrodedLT FLAP OB HINGE BRACKET, SEVERE CORROSION AT IB AND OB SUPPORT RIBS, WHERE HINGE BRACKET PIN FLAP. UNABLE TO PERFORM VISUAL INSPECTION OF AREA AS DAMAGE IS CONCEALED INSIDE OF SKIN. (K)Jul 22, 2008 · N6638D · Beech 76 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2008FA0000629Hinge Bracket · corrodedLT FLAP OB HINGE BRACKET, SEVERE CORROSION AT IB AND OB SUPPORTING RIBS WHERE HINGE BRACKET JOINS FLAP. UNABLE TO PERFORM VISUAL INSPECTION OF AREA AS DAMAGE IS CONCEALED BY SKIN. (K)Jul 22, 2008 · N110SU · Beech 76 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR LJER210408Housing · crackedLANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT. LT MAIN ACTUATOR HOUSING CRACKED AT MOUNTING HOLE.Apr 21, 2008 · N9877B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 2008FA0000303Drag Link · crackedNOSE GEAR DRAG LINK (PN 86280-003) CRACK LOCATED IN PIVOT BOLT HOUSING ON DRAG LINK WHERE A STANDARD (AN175-22A) BOLT ATTACHES NOSE GEAR DOWN LOCK (PN 86275-004). PROBABLE FATIGUE CRACK FROM NORMAL CYCLE TIME ON GEAR. RECOMMEND VISUAL INSP OF AREA AT A SPECIApr 21, 2008 · N5328L · Piper PA44180 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 20080420001Bracket · crackedON TAKE-OFF, 50 FEET, PARTIAL POWER LOSS (2,500+ RPM TO 1,100 RPM) AND ENGINE ROUGHNESS. ABORTED TAKE-OFF. WHEN CARBURATOR TAKEN OFF PLANE, FOUND 1 INCH X .5 INCH PIECE OF METAL LOOSE IN AIR/FUEL MIXING CHAMBER UPSTREAM OF VENTURI. PIECE WAS TOO BIG TO GO THApr 20, 2008 · Maule MX7180A · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 2008FA0000288Bulkhead · crackedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND PART CRACKED. CHECKED (2) OTHER CARDINALS THAT HAPPENED TO BE IN OUR SHOP AND FOUND (1) OF THEM TO HAVE A SIMILAR CRACK. THIS SECTION OF THE BULKHEAD IS THE ATTACH STRUCTURE FOR THE LOWER ATTACH ANGLE FOR THE IB FLAP DRIVE BEApr 1, 2008 · N99NA · Cessna 177B · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
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