Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD

Service difficulty reports · 868

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duckdb -csv -c "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 = 'TIO540J2BD'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR AUS20010807Engine · failed(AUS) LT ENGINE POWER LOSS AND VIBRATION.Jul 24, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR AUS20010700Hose · leaking(AUS) FUEL PRESSURE HOSE TO FUEL FLOW GAUGE LEAKING UNDER PRESSURE.Jul 5, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR AUS20010687Lead · fractured(AUS) BATTERY POSITIVE LEAD LOCATED INSIDE THE BATTERY BOX FRACTURED.Jul 4, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Battery/Charger SystemSDR AUS20010688Cylinder · failed(AUS) ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL IN THREADED AREA.Jun 17, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA010703026Spring · broken(CAN) AFTER LANDING, THE PILOT NOTED UNUSUALY LIGHT ELEVATOR.UPON SHUTDOWN, THE ELEVATOR WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SPRING WAS BROKEN. UPON INSPECTION OF RECORDS, THE PART WAS FOUND TO HAVE 632HOURS SINCE REPLACEMENT AS PER AWD 98-08-18. THE PART Jun 14, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA010625044Connecting Rod · failed(CAN) ON TAKEOFF FROM YVG (VERMILION) THE PILOT NOTICED THE LH ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH AND LOSE POWER. THE ENGINE THEN STARTED TO VIBRATE BADLY AT WHICH POINT THE PILOT STOPPED AND FEATHERED THE # 1 ENGINE. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO VERMILION WHERE MAINTENAJun 11, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA020226006Spring · weak(CAN) OVERHAULED ENGINE INSTALLED, TEST RUN COMPLETED SATISFACTORY, ON TEST FLIGHT OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO 65 P.S.I. AIRCRAFT LANDED AND OIL PRESSURE READJUSTED TO 75 P.S.I., BUT WAS AT MAX ADJUSTING LIMITS. REPLACEMENT ADJUSTMENT SPRING INSTALLED AND OIL SCREJun 8, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Oil PressureSDR 2001F00113Camshaft · chippedWHEN REMOVING NR 3 CYLINDER DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE LOBE ON THE CAMSHAFT FOR THE NR 3 INTAKE WAS CHIPPED. PEELING THE FACE OF THE INTAKE BODY WHICH RIDES ON THE LOBE REVEALED THAT IT ALSO WAS CHIPPED. BOTH OIL AND FILTER WERE CHANGED Jun 5, 2001 · N555FS · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2001F00114Camshaft · chippedWHEN REMOVING NR 3 CYLINDER DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE LOBE ON THE CAMSHAFT FOR THE NR 3 INTAKE WAS CHIPPED. PEELING THE FACE OF THE INTAKE BODY WHICH RIDES ON THE LOBE REVEALED THAT IT ALSO WAS CHIPPED. BOTH OIL AND FILTER WERE CHANGED Jun 5, 2001 · N555FS · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20010633Stud · broken(AUS) LH ENGINE NO3 CYLINDER HOLDDOWN STUDS BROKEN. CYLINDER WAS HELD IN PLACE BY THE THROUGH BOLTS ONLY.May 30, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20010834Cylinder · failed(AUS) LT ENGINE NR 2 CYLINDER FAILED.May 29, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA010625034Distributor Blk · worn(CAN) PILOT EXPERIENCED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. INSPECTION OF THE MAGNETO REVEALED A SEVERLY WORN BRONZE BUSHING ON THE DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK. ROUGH RUNNING WAS ATTRIBUTED TO INTERNAL CONTAMINATION OF THE MAGNETO WITH FINE BRONZE FILINGS, PARTIMay 18, 2001 · Piper PA31 · Magneto/DistributorSDR WVBA2001033Pump · leakingDURING INSPECTION IT WAS NOTICED THAT FUEL STAIN WAS ON THE BODY OF THE FUEL PUMP NEAR THE DRAIN COMING FROM THE PARTING SURFACE (LOWER) NOTE THIS IS A NEW STYLE PUMP DESIGNED TO RELIEVE THE LEAKING PROBLEM THE OLDER PUMPS HAD IN THIS AREA. THE PUMP WAS REPLMay 17, 2001 · N3527U · Piper PA31350 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA010625043Exhaust Valve · damaged(CAN) ON GROUND RUN PILOT REPORTED R/H ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. MAINTENANCE FOUND #2CYLINDER, EXHAUST VALVE SEAT DISLODGED, DAMAGING THE PISTON. ENGINE HAD METAL CONTAMINATION. ENGINE FIREWALL FORWARD REPLACEDWITH O/H UNIT AND COMPONENTS AND HOSES. CYLINDER ASSY May 15, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20010810Handle · misrepaired(AUS) CABIN DOOR INNER HANDLE HAD UNAPPROVED REPAIR. HANDLE HAD BEENWELDED IN TWO PLACES. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED REPAIR.May 15, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AUS20010903Control Unit · loose(AUS) AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. INVESTIGATION FOUNDUNIVERSAL PNO 46203-02 WORN COMPLETELY THROUGH BUSH PNO 453-824 AND INTO BRACKET PNO 29197-02 MOUNTED ON FORWARD BULKHEAD.May 15, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Aileron Control SystemSDR 20010516CW001Stud · fracturedAT CRUISE FLIGHT, THE NR 3 CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINE CASE, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT FIRE. THE ENGINE CASE, CYLINDER HOLD DOWN STUDS THROUGH BOLT STUDS AND NR 3 CONNECTING ROD WERE SENT FOR LAB INVESTIGATION. INVESTIGATION RESULTS: THE PRIMARY May 11, 2001 · N45008 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR FWRA2001003Thru Bolt · fracturedAT CRUISE FLIGHT, THE NR 3 CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINE CASE, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT FIRE. THE ENGINE CASE, CYLINDER HOLD DOWN STUDS, THROUGH BOLT STUDS AND NR 3 CONNECTING ROD WERE SENT FOR LABORATORY INVESTIGATION. THE INVESTIGATION RESULTEDMay 11, 2001 · N45008 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20010808Bolt · unapproved part(AUS) ELEVATOR PUSHROD BOLTS INCORRECT TYPE AS REQUIRED BY AD/PA31/121AMDT1. UNAPPROVED PART. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.May 10, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Elevator Control SystemSDR AUS20010411Switch · out of adj(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR UP LIMIT SWITCH OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.May 7, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR AUS20010425Hinge · misinstalled(AUS) LT AND RT HORIZONTAL STABILISER OUTBOARD HINGES FITTED WITH ONLYTWO RIVETS ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM WHEN THE PIPER MODIFICATION KITPNO 766-646 WHEN THE CORRECT NUMBER SHOULD BE FOUR RIVETS.PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.May 7, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR PNSA010506Servo · failedLT ENGINE WOULD NOT DEVELOP TAKEOFF POWER. ABORTED TAKEOFF. RETURNED FOR MAINTENANCE. REPLACED FUEL SERVO.May 1, 2001 · N3588Z · Piper PA31350 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AUS20010493Rod End · contaminated(AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR RODEND CONTAMINATED AND DRY.SUSPECT CAUSED BY EXHAUST GASES FROM TAILPIPE.May 1, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 20010508CW020Bracket · crackedDURING LANDING GEAR INSPECTION DISCOVERED THE FORWARD BRACKET FOR THE RIGHT INNER GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR WAS CRACKED THROUGH THE BOLT HOLE ON THE BEARING SIDE. NOTE: THIS BRACKET HAS A DOUBLER PIECE BEHIND THE STAMPED PIECE WHICH WAS NOT CRACKED.Apr 30, 2001 · N300ED · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear Door ActuatorSDR AUS20010809Filter · leaking(AUS) RH ENGINE FUEL FILTER SEAL LEAKING.Apr 28, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR CA010523024Clamp · worn(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT EXCESSIVE OIL WAS LEAKING AROUND THE MAGNETO GASKET. UPON REMOVAL OF THE MAGNETO, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE MAGNETO HAD ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF WEAR IN THE MAGNETO CLAMP AREA. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED ONE OF THApr 27, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/DistributorSDR AUS20010395Filter · intermittent(AUS) LH NOISE FILTER INTERMITTENT IN OPERATION.Apr 26, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · DC Generating SystemSDR AUS20010811Hose · deteriorated(AUS) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE HOSE LOCATED BETWEEN VERNATHERM AND OIL COOLER INCORRECTLY ROUTED CAUSING PREMATURE DETERIORATION DUE TOHEAT DAMAGE. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Apr 24, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR AUS20010829Hose · deteriorated(AUS) TURBOCHARGER OIL PRESSURE HOSE INCORRECTLY ROUTED. HOSE DETERIORATED DUE TO HEAT. HOSE LOOSE ON END FITTING.PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Apr 24, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR CA010622024Valve Guide · worn(CAN) ON THE 1ST EVENT INSPECTION AFTER ENGINE WAS INSTALLED FOUND NR 5 CYLINDER FAILED COMPRESSION CHECK WITH 15/80. PROGRESSIVE AIR IN KAMLOOPS SUSPECTS GUIDE WORN. RETURNED CYLIDER TO THEM FOR WARRANTY CONSIDERATION.Apr 21, 2001 · Piper PA31 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20010812Filter · leaking(AUS) FUEL FILTER LEAKING. FILTER BOWL LOOSE.Apr 19, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR AUS20010814Cable · misrigged(AUS) THROTTLE CABLE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED AND RIGGED.PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Apr 19, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Power LeverSDR AUS20010827Hose · deteriorated(AUS) TURBOCHARGER OIL SUPPLY LINE DETERIORATED.Apr 19, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR AUS20010817Rod End · wrong part(AUS) RT ENGINE CONTROL ARM RODEND INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ARM CAUSING LOAD ON THE CABLE BALL END.Apr 12, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Power LeverSDR AUS20010818Hose · deteriorated(AUS) ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE DETERIORATED DUE TO BEING INCORRECTLYROUTED CLOSE TO TURBOCHARGER. HOSE ALSO HAD EXCESSIVE BENDRADIUS.Apr 12, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR AUS20010819Exhaust Pipe · cracked(AUS) ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSITIONS HOLED AND CRACKED.Apr 12, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR AUS20010820Exhaust Pipe · misinstalled(AUS) LT TAILPIPE INCORRECTLY FITTED TO TURBOCHARGER CAUSING BURNING OF THE EXHAUST CLAMP.Apr 12, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR AUS20010821Gasket · missing(AUS) RH ENGINE TURBOCHARGER EXHAUST TRANSITIONS FITTED WITHOUT A CRUSH GASKET. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Apr 12, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA010507012Drive Shaft · worn(CAN) AN OIL LEK LOCATED ON DAILY INSPECTION REVEALED A LEAK AT THE TACHOMETER DRIVE SEAL AREA. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SHAFT HAD A WEAR GROOVE AROUND THE RADIUS OF THE TACHOMETER DRIVE SHAFT. IT WAS REPLACED AND NO OIL LEAKS FOUND AFTER. Apr 11, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR AUS20010816Cable · separated(AUS) RH ENGINE THROTTLE CABLE SECTIONS LOCKWIRED TOGETHER. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Apr 10, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Power LeverSDR 20010425CW017Coil · crackedDURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON DUAL MAGNETO, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RIGHT IGNITION COIL OUTER INSULATION COVERING. THE CRACK STARTED FROM THE HIGH TENSION OUTLET CLIP AND RAN ALONG THE MOLD LINE APPROX .25. BOTH SIDES OF THE CLIP HAD THE SAME TYPE OF CRACK,Apr 2, 2001 · N27329 · Piper PA31350 · Low Tension CoilSDR AUS20010830Baffle · missing(AUS) LOWER ENGINE BAFFLE MISSING.Apr 2, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Air Baffle SectionSDR AU010312Fitting · corroded(AUS) LT AND RT UPPER MAIN SPAR ATTACHMENT FITTINGS CORRODED ANDPARTIALLY EXFOLIATED. WHEN THE FITTINGS WERE REMOVED THE ATTACHMENT RIVETS WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED.Mar 30, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR AU010313Fitting · corroded(AUS) LT AND RT UPPER MAIN SPAR ATTACHMENT FITTINGS CORRODED ANDPARTIALLY EXFOLIATED.Mar 30, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR AU010314Bracket · cracked(AUS) FORWARD SPAR ATTACHMENT BRACKET LOCATED AT STN 104.6 CRACKED ONFORWARD AND REAR SIDES.Mar 30, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR AU010315Bracket · cracked(AUS) FORWARD SPAR ATTACHMENT BRACKET LOCATED AT STN104.6 CRACKED ONFORWARD AND REAR SIDES.Mar 30, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR AUS20010815Uplock · sheared(AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK EYE SHEARED.Mar 29, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU010279Bolt · broken(AUS) LT ENGINE CONNECTING ROD BOLT FAILED. ENGINE SUMP HOLED.Mar 26, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA010406010Crankcase · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE 50 HR INSP, BROKEN CYLINDER HOLD DOWN STUD FOUND SITTING IN BOTTOM OF ENGINE COWLING. LATER INVEST., BROKEN STUDS ORIG LOCATION LOCATED ON FRONT INNER CYLINDER OF RT ENGINE. UPON CONSULTATION WITH AERO RECIP ENGINES OF WINNIPEG, MANBITOBA,Mar 16, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU010317Hinge · cracked(AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR INBOARD DOOR FORWARD HINGE CRACKED. FOUNDDURING INSPECTION IAW AD/PA31/93 AMDT1.Mar 14, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear Doors
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