Lycoming O-540 series

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SDR 2026FA0000347Thrust Button · faultyDURING MAJOR OVERHAUL INSTALLED SUPERIOR ROCKER SHAFT THRUST BUTTONS P/N SL12893.INFORMATION THAT WE RECEIVED STATED THAT FAULTY THRUST BUTTONS WILL FLOAT IN WATER AND GOOD PARTS WILL SINK. WE PERFORMED THIS TEST ON EVERY LOT NUMBER IN OUR INVENTORY AND FOUND May 9, 2026 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2020FA0000280Gearbox · making metalDURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, IT HAS BEEN FOUND MAGNETIC PARTICLES ON THE MGB DETECTOR CHIP. THE QUANTITY OF MAGNETIC PARTICLES IS HIGH, BUT THE LIGHT OF THE DETECTOR WAS NOT ON, ALTHOUGH IT HAS BEEN CHECKED THAT IT WORKS. ACCORDING TO THE SIJun 4, 2020 · Robsin R44 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 2019FA0000145Push-Pull Cable · defectiveAFTER ENGINE INSTALLATION THROTTLE SPRING BACK WAS EXCESSIVE WITH LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. THROTTLE WOULD GLADLY GO TO IDLE AND STAY THERE EVEN WHEN FULLY ADVANCED. FACTORY AIRFRAME ATTACHMENT IS ON THE FLEXIBLE CABLE 2.5 INCHES AWAY FROM SOLID ATTACHMENT SECMay 8, 2019 · N272C · Mrchti SF260B · Power LeverSDR CA190213015Pin · dislodged(CAN) IMPULSE COUPLING PIN (NO PART NUMBER FOR ONLY THE PIN) NORMALLY PRESSED INTO MAGNETO HOUSING HAD COME OUT OF THE HOUSING ALLOWING OIL TO ENTER THE CASE OF THE MAG, THE PIN (1/4 INCH DIAMETER BY 1 1/8 INCH LONG) WAS FLUNG LOOSE AND CAME TO REST AT THE BOTFeb 13, 2019 · Cessna 182 · Magneto/DistributorSDR EVGR2019030600001Contact Breaker · openTHE OVERHAULED MAGNETO WAS PURCHASED. UPON INSTALLATION OF THE MAGNETO, THE TACHOMETER DID NOT WORK. FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THAT THE TACHOMETER CONTACT ASSEMBLY HAD NO CONTINUITY ACROSS THE POINTS. THE CONTACT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW CONTJun 29, 2018 · N69KA · Robsin R44 · Magneto/DistributorSDR JIKA2018041260001Engine · making metalAFTER DEPARTING, THE PILOT NOTICE DURING CLIMB THROUGH 9000 TO 10500 FEET THAT THE MANIFOLD PRESSURE ON THE LEFT ENGINE WAS SLOWLY DROPPING. AS THE PILOT ATTEMPT TO TROUBLESHOOT THE ISSUES BY ADJUSTING THE MIXTURE, HE NOTICES THE LEFT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROApr 13, 2018 · N3BT · Piper PA31350 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2017FA0000602Alternator · failedPILOT DISCOVERED ALTERNATOR HAD FAILED DURING FLIGHT. THE BATTERY WAS QUICKLY DEPLETED AND PILOT MANUALLY EXTENDED GEAR. THE RIGHT MAIN SLOWLY RETRACTED ON LANDING ROLLOUT.Nov 2, 2017 · N87SX · Amtr SX300 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2017FA0000412Oil Cooler · vapor lockAFTER FACTORY REMANUFACTURED, INSTALLED THE ENGINE, FOUND THE TURBO LEAKING FROM CENTER SECTION DURING IDLE, BUT NOT ABOVE 1000 RPM. TROUBLESHOT OIL LEAK AND DETERMINED OIL COOLER VAPOR LOCK CAUSING TURBO LEAK. BLEEDING AIR FROM COOLER DID STOP THE OIL LEAK,Nov 9, 2016 · N5153R · Cessna TR182 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR E4FR2015FA0000621Attach Bracket · corrodedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION THE HORIZONTAL COUNTERBALANCE TUBE ATTACH BRACKET, FOUND TO BE SEVERLY CORRODED AND WORN. THE FLIGHT CONTROL WAS REMOVED FOR MAINTENANCE AND PAINTING. THE COROSSION AND WEAR WAS COVERED UP BY THE INSTALLATION OF THE WASHERS ON EACDec 3, 2015 · N227RF · Piper PA32260 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR 2015FA0000342Hub · crackedACFT BROUGHT IN FOR AN ON WING INSPECTION UNDER AD 2009-22-03. INDICATION NOTED BY EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION. PROPELLER HUB REJECTED. THE PROPELLER HAS HAD MANY PREVIOUS 100 HR INSPECTIONS.Jul 24, 2015 · N3014X · Piper PA32300 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 2014FA0000599Air Filter · defectiveDURING A VFR STAGE CHECKOUT. AFTER A NORMAL START UP, PILOT EXECUTED A MAX PERFORMANCE TAKEOFF FROM THE DEPARTURE. NO ISSUES, AND ACFT BEHAVED NORMALLY. PILOT EXECUTED A NORMAL APPROACH. INSTRUCTOR TOOK CONTROLS. GAUGES WERE NORMAL AFTER PEDAL TURN. A NOct 10, 2014 · N7188D · Robsin R44 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 2013FA0000137Distributor Gear · brokenDURING INSPECTION, DISCOVERED MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR GEAR , MISSING TEETH ON BOTH GEARS.Feb 28, 2013 · N2114S · Cessna R182 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2012FA0000715Air Box · damagedDURING FLIGHT, POWER LOSS FROM ENGINE. SUCCESSFUL OFF FIELD LANDING WAS MADE. INSPECTION REVEALED A BAFFLE INSIDE THE CARBURETOR AIR BOX, CAME LOOSE STARTVING THE CARB OF AIR CAUSING ENGINE TO LOOSE POWER.Oct 22, 2012 · N82509 · Piper PA25235 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 2012FA0000471Points · looseFOUND MAGNETO CONTACT POINTS LOOSE WHEN POINTS ARE OPEN.Jul 1, 2012 · N4928Y · Piper PA25260 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2011FA0000697Carburetor · misoverhauledUPON INSPECTION OF THE CARBURETOR, FOUND THAT THREAD SEALANT HAD BEEN APPLIED TO THE FILTER SCREEN ASSY AS WELL AS THE DRAIN PLUG.Oct 14, 2011 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2011FA0000696Carburetor · misoverhauledUPON INSPECTION, CARBURETOR THE THREAD SEALANT HAD BEEN APPLIED TO THE DRAIN PLUG AS WELL AS THE FUEL FITTINGS.Oct 13, 2011 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2011FA0000494Baffle · looseCONE SHAPED BAFFLE IN MUFFLER CAME LOOSE AND COMPLETELY BLOCKED EXHAUST STACK.Jul 5, 2011 · N7392X · Cessna R182 · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR 2010FA0001249Spring · brokenTRACING AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PUSHROD SHROUD TUBE RETAINING SPRINGS (SL14995)HAD FAILED ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS. THE PART FAILED BY BREAKING INTO 2 OR MORE FRAGMENTS; THIS ALLOWED THE SHROUD TO UNSEAT FROM THE HEAD AND LEAK OIL. ALL 6 SPRINDec 16, 2010 · N8176P · Piper PA24250 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2010FA0001131Antenna · failedTHE GNS 430W INDICATED NO SATELLITE COVERAGE WHILE IN FLIGHT. AN ADDITIONAL PORTABLE GPS ALSO INDICATED A LOSS OF SATELLITE COVERAGE. ATC INDICATED THAT THERE WERE NO OTHER REPORTS OF GPS PROBLEMS. LANDED AND TURNED OFF ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL DEVICES EXCEPT FOOct 22, 2010 · N3UW · Piper PA28235 · Global Positioning SystemSDR 2010FA0001090Impulse Coupling · brokenPILOT REPORTED LT MAGNETO FAULTY DURING RUN-UP. INVESTIAGTION REVEALED HOLE IN MAGNETO ADAPTER PLATE, WITH ALUMINUM SHAVINGS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. REMOVED ENGINE FROM ACFT, AND REMOVED SUMP AND ACCESSORY CASE. FUND DAMAGED LT MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR, LT CRANKSSep 22, 2010 · N758AZ · Maule MX7235 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2010FA0000790Oil Cooler · leakingTHE FIRST UNIT THAT FAILED WAS AN O/H COOLER, PN 8000074, SN 1041411 MFG. 04/05, INSTALLED 12/01/09 AND FAILED ON 3/19/10. THE REPLACEMENT COOLER WAS NEW WITH SAME PN 8000074 AND SN 1041905 , MFG. 10/09, INSTALLED ON 3/25/10. THE FIRST WAS INSTALLED ON A FACTAug 6, 2010 · N2129Z · Piper PA28236 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 2010FA0000526Oil Cooler · failedNEW OIL COOLER INSTALLED FAILED WITH ONLY A TOTAL OF 29 CUMMLATIVE HOURS AT THE BRAZE WELD OF THE CASING.Jun 7, 2010 · N2129Z · Piper PA28236 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 2009FA0000759Beam · crackedWHILE PERFORMING FLUORESCENT DYE PENETRANT INSP IAW AD 2002-25-03 OF CAPTAINS RUDDER PEDAL BEAMS FOUND CRACKED ON (LT) INNER SIDE FWD BEAM. (K)Jul 7, 2009 · N903VL · Bnorm BN2A26 · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA080709008Exhaust Valve · seized(CAN) DURING A FLIGHT IN THE R44 HELICOPTER, THE PILOT NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION APPROX. 2 HOURS INTO THE FLIGHT. THE VIBRATION LASTED 45 SECONDS. THERE WERE NO AUDIBLE ALARMS & ALL GAUGES READ NORMAL. THE A/C WAS DESCENDING WITHOUT CONTOL INPUTS,AFTER Jul 4, 2008 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2008FA0000235Screw · improper partMFG SB NR SEB07-3 TO CHECK THE LENGTH OF THE SCREWS IN ACCESS PLATE UNDER REAR SEAT. THE PLATE MAY HAVE HAD TOO LONG A SCREW INSTALLED WHICH COULD CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR TO OPERATE DOWN. THE SB LISTED THE PROPER SCREWS TO USE IN EACH HOLE IN THEMar 1, 2008 · N757XU · Cessna R182 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 2007FA0000982Bearing · brokenRT OB HEIM BEARING BROKE AT THREADS NEXT TO JAM NUT ON ACTUATOR ROD DURING TAKEOFF ROLL W/RESULTANT GEAR COLLAPSE. INCREASE SIZE AND STRENGTH OF PART. (K)Oct 28, 2007 · N108SG · Piper PA24250 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 2007FA0000583Starter · defectiveREMOVED THIS STARTER FROM SAME AIRCRAFT FOR THE 4TH TIME WITH 11.3 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. STARTER BENDIX WOULD NOT ENGAGE ANYMORE DURING STARTUP. NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND WITH AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. INSTALLED ON ANOTHER AIRCRAFT TO VERIFY PROBLEM AND FMay 24, 2007 · N182MS · Cessna R182 · Engine StarterSDR 2007FA0000581Starter · malfunctionedREMOVED THIS STARTER FROM SAME AIRCRAFT FOR THE 3RD TIME WITH 62.3 HRS SINCE OVERHAUL. STARTER BENDIX WOULD NOT ENGAGE ANYMORE DURING START UP. NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND WITH AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. (K)May 18, 2007 · N182MS · Cessna R182 · Engine StarterSDR 2007FA0000383Horn · crackedFOUND STABILATOR HORN P/N 20397-00 SEVERELY CRACKED FROM THE INSIDE WHERE THE ATTACH BOLTS CONNECT THE BALANCE WEIGHT TUBE P/N 20398-02 AND STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY P/N 20203-03.Apr 30, 2007 · N5977P · Piper PA24250 · Elevator StructureSDR 2007FA0000582Starter · failedREMOVED THIS STARTER WITH 3.3 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. STARTER BENDIX STAYED ENGAGED DURING START UP. NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND WITH AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. (K)Apr 30, 2007 · N182MS · Cessna R182 · Engine StarterSDR 2007FA0000580Starter · failedREMOVED THIS STARTER FROM AIRCRAFT DUE TO BENDIX FAILURE. TIME ON THIS STARTER IS UNKNOWN. (K)Apr 27, 2007 · N182MS · Cessna R182 · Engine StarterSDR 2007FA0000096Conduit · separatedTHE LT MAIN LANDING GEAR PUSH PULL CONDUIT SEPARATED AT THE BALL END WHERE IT IS ATTACHED TO THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE IN THE WHEEL WELL. BELIEVE THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AT THE PREVIOUS LANDING GEAR RETRACTION. (K)Jan 3, 2007 · N6632P · Piper PA24250 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2007FA0000055Hydraulic Line · failedHYDRAULIC HOSE ON RETRACT SIDE OF NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR FAILED AS AIRCRAT WAS ON APPROACH AND GEARDOWN WAS SELECTED. RESULTED IN AIRCRAFT MAKING AN EMERGENCY GEARUP LANDING. AFTER AC WAS RECOVERED, INSPECTION OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REVEALED; TEFLON HYDRAULIC HOSE Dec 12, 2006 · N5091S · Cessna TR182 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 2006FA0001171Boot · leakingFLUID LEAKING FROM MAIN ROTOR BLADE PITCH BEARING HOUSING.Dec 4, 2006 · N7133E · Robsin R44 · Main Rotor BladesSDR 2006FA0001172Boot · leakingFLUID LEAKING FROM MAIN ROTOR BLADE PITCH BEARING HOUSING.Dec 4, 2006 · N7133E · Robsin R44 · Main Rotor BladesSDR 2006FA0001056Pin · brokenLOCKDOWN PINS BROKE AT GROOVE FOR ROLL PINS. THIS ALLOWED THE PINS TO MOVE OUT OF ACTUATOR BEARING END AND JAM THE ACTUATOR. IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION, SEB95-20 ACTUATOR DOWNLOCK PIN. INSPECTION SAYS TO CHECK FOR LOOSE PINS. THESE PINS WERE NOT LOOSE IN THEOct 22, 2006 · N5274S · Cessna R182 · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR 608062Clamp · crackedBLADE CLAMPS CRACKED.Jun 8, 2006 · Gulstm 500 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 608063Clamp · crackedBLADE CLAMP CRACKED.Jun 8, 2006 · Gulstm 500 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 2006FA0000627Washer · crackedCOUNTER WEIGHT RETAINING WASHER P/N 71907 CRACKED AND BROKE. THIS ALLOWED THE COUNTER WEIGHT RETAINING PIN TO FALL OUT. ENGINE SEIZED.Jun 5, 2006 · N7785Z · Piper PA25235 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2006FA0000459Attach Fitting · out of limitsATTACHMENT CONNECTIONS AT RT AND LT SIDES ARE BELOW MINIMUM SPECIFIED IN AD. INSPECTION METHOD- ULTRASONIC. (K)Apr 19, 2006 · N6719Z · Piper PA25235 · Fuselage, Wing Attach FittingsSDR IBI2006F00000Alternator · failedALTERNATOR FAILED AT 18.51 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. WITH FAILURE, AMMETER WAS STUCK AT 35 AMPS INDICATED. VOLTAGE REGULATOR WAS ALSO DISABLED FROM ALTERNATOR FAILURE. INSPECTION OF ALTERNATOR REVEALED AN ASSY TYPE SCREW LODGED IN BETWEEN STATOR AND HOUSING SHOMar 21, 2006 · N8264G · Piper PA28236 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2006FA0000184Selector · inoperativeRT FUEL PRESSURE WOULD OCCASIONALLY DROP OFF TO BOTTOM OF GREEN RANGE AFTER AIRCRAFT IN CRUISE CONFIGURATION, (ELECTRIC PUMPS OFF) AFTER EXTENDED TROUBLESHOOTING IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RT FUEL COCK HAS VACUUM LEAK AT THE SHAFT AT HIGHER MANIFOLD PRESSURE 23-24 Dec 19, 2005 · N80KM · Bnorm BN2A · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR BG001Line · failedDOWN HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LINE FAILED AT ACTUATOR. LINE PULLED OUT OF SWAGED END FITTING.Oct 6, 2005 · N2426S · Cessna TR182 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 2005FA0001317Bladder · collapsedFOUND AC TO HAVE DAMAGE TO L G BUNGEE, LT BOOM OB ATTACH POINT AT AFT WING CLOSEOUT. NO FUEL IN TANK, VERIFIED BY REMOVAL OF FUEL LINE AT FUEL VALVE ON BOTTOM OF TANK. FILLED TANK TO OVERFLOW CONDITION. WAS ONLY ABLE TO GET 23.2 OF 38 GALLONS INTO TANK. FUSep 20, 2005 · N4827Y · Piper PA25235 · Fuel StorageSDR 2005FA0000754Gascolator · contaminatedDURING AN ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION FUEL GASCOLATOR WAS FOUND WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER AND SOLID CONTAMINANTS. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE PART COULD NOT BE ROTATED TO ENSURE DRAINAGE OF CONTAMINANTS WHEN AC IS ON THE GROUND DUE TO COWL SUPPORT STRUTS INTERFERENCE.May 11, 2005 · N4514Y · Piper PA25235 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/StrainerSDR 2005FA0001578Tube · corrodedANNUAL INSPECTION DISCOVERED WIDESPREAD CORROSION OF 4130 STEEL FUSELAGE STRUCTURE. LOWER DOOR POST TUBES WERE CORRODED NEARLY THROUGH, RENDERING AIRPLANE UNAIRWORTHY. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF APPARENT ORIGINAL YELLOW FIBERGLASS INSTALLATION WERE WET. AIRCRAFApr 15, 2005 · N56395 · Maule M5235C · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 2005FA0000132Support · damagedWHILE COMPLETING GROUND RUN, PRIOR TO 100 HOUR INSPECTION, NOTICED RUDDER PEDALS DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE NUT-PLATES HAD RIPPED THROUGH THE RUDDER PEDAL SUPPORT PIECES. (K)Jan 28, 2005 · N7579T · Cessna R182 · Rudder Control SystemSDR R7S2005F00000Nut · wornDURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION, THE ROD END BEARING JAM NUT ON CONTROL TUBE (C336-1) AT THE CARBURETOR ATTACHMENT ARM WAS FOUND TO BE ONLY HAND TIGHT. THE ORIGINAL SAFETY WIRE INSTALLED BY THE FACTORY WAS STILL IN PLACE, BUT THE ROD END BEARING WAS ALLOWED TO MNov 2, 2004 · N748BP · Robsin R44 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR UIA9317Tube · deformedNO.2 BLEED HOT CAUTION LIGHT ON (IN FLIGHT),AFTER LANDING IAW AMM21-11-00 AND AMM 49-10-00 CHECK FOUND ENG BLEED HEATSHIELD DEFORM.REPLACED HEATSHIELD PIPE AND ENG RUN-UP CHECK CONDCTION BACK NORMAL.Oct 8, 2004 · N15219 · Dhav DHC8311 · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR 2005FA0000759Actuator · obstructedAC NOSE DAMAGE DUE TO FAILURE OF NOSE GEAR TO EXTEND FOR LANDING. PROP LINKAGE RUNS DOWN OUTSIDE NLG TUNNEL, IS ATTACHED TO IT IN 2 PLACES WITH ADEL CLAMPS, STANDOFFS, AND AN3 BOLTS. AFT ATTACH HOLE IS DIRECTLY IN LINE WITH NOSE DOOR ACT ARM, WHICH IS HOLLOWOct 6, 2004 · N756TK · Cessna R182 · Landing Gear Door Actuator
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