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 AU010190Hinge · cracked(AUS) TOP CABIN DOOR FORWARD HINGE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION INDUCED CRACKING.Mar 12, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AU010185Turbocharger · faulty(AUS) RT ENGINE TURBOCHARGER FAULTY. LOSS OF ENGINE OIL (4LITRES).Mar 8, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR CA010323006Exhaust Valve · broken(CAN) PILOT REPORTED HIGH OIL TEMP VERNATHERN REPLACED AND ON GROUND RUN ENGINE RAN ROUGH. LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL NOTED COMING FROM SNIFFLE VALVE MIXED WITH FUEL. SPARK PLUGS REMOVED AND FOUND THOSE REMOVED FROM NR 5 CYLINDER WERE DAMAGED. REMOVED CYLINDER AND FOMar 7, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Indicating SystemSDR CA010313019Capacitor · failed(CAN) AIRCRAFT HAD FLOWN 2-3 HOURS ENGINE SHUT DOWN TO UNLOAD PASSENGERS. PILOT STARTED 1 ENGINE BUT 2ND WOULD NOT START. PROBLEM WAS INVESTIGATED AND CAPACITOR FOUND U/S. CAPACITOR REPLACED AND ENGINE STARTED. WE HAVE HAD 3 SUCH CASES IN THE LAST MONTH. WE HAFeb 28, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/DistributorSDR WVBA2001016Camshaft · damagedDURING INSPECTION METAL CONTAMINATION WAS DISCOVERED IN THE OIL FILTER. A CHECK OF VALVELIFT WAS DONE AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NR1 AND NR2 INTAKE LOBES WERE EXCESSIVE. NR1 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND DAMAGE OBSERVED ON THE CAM LOBES AND TAPPET FOLLOWERS. NOFeb 28, 2001 · N3527U · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU010173Spar · cracked(AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER SPAR CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW PIPER MSB 1007. WHEN INSPECTED IAW AD/PA31/97 AMDT2 NO CRACKS WERE FOUND DUE TO CRACKS BEING HIDDEN BY THE ELEVATOR OUTBOARD HINGE ATTACHMENT FITTING.Feb 28, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR AU010174Spar · cracked(AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER SPAR CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW PIPER MSB 1007. WHEN INSPECTED IAW AD/PA31/97 AMDT2 NO CRACKS WERE FOUND DUE TO CRACKS BEING HIDDEN BY THE ELEVATOR OUTBOARD HINGE ATTACHMENT FITTING.Feb 28, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CA010507007Tube · failed(CAN) NOSE WHEEL DEFLATED.TUBE WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE WITH PIN HOLE IN SIDEWALL. MANUFACTURE NTIFIED.Feb 27, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Tire TubeSDR WVBA2001015Camshaft · damagedDURING INSPECTION METAL CONTAMINATION WAS DISCOVERED IN THE OIL FILTER. A CHECK OF VALVELIFT WAS DONE AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NR5 AND NR6 INTAKE LOBES WERE EXCESSIVE. NR6 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND DAMAGE OBSERVED ON THE CAM LOBES AND TAPPET FOLLOWERS. NFeb 26, 2001 · N59764 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR WVBA2001014Camshaft · damagedDURING INSPECTION METAL CONTAMINATION WAS DISCOVERED IN THE OIL FILTER. A CHECK OF VALVELIFT WAS DONE AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NR1 AND NR2 INTAKE LOBES WERE EXCESSIVE. NR1 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND DAMAGE OBSERVED ON THE CAM LOBES AND TAPPET FOLLOWERS. NOTFeb 26, 2001 · N42WP · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR WVBA2001013Camshaft · damagedDURING INSPECTION METAL CONTAMINATION WAS DISCOVERED IN OIL FILTER. A CHECK OF VALVE LIFT WAS DONE AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NR5 AND NR6 INTAKE LOBES WERE EXCESSIVE. NR6 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND DAMAGE OBSERVED ON THE CAM LOBES AND TAPPET FOLLOWERS. NOTE: Feb 21, 2001 · N300ED · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR WVBA2001011Camshaft · damagedDURING INSPECTION, METAL CONTAMINATION WAS DISCOVERED IN OIL FILTER. A CHECK OF VALVELIFT WAS DONE AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NR5 AND NR6 INTAKE LOBES WERE EXCESSIVE. NR 6 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND DAMAGE OBSERVED ON THE CAM LOBES AND TAPPET FOLLOWERS. NOTE:Feb 20, 2001 · N792FC · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR WVBA2001012Computer · unserviceableAFTER INITIAL INSTALL AIRCRAFT WAS ON CHECK FLIGHT, IN ALTITUDE HOLD, AIRCRAFT PORPOISES. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PITCH COMPUTER WAS THE CAUSE. UNIT WAS REMOVED FOR ANALYSIS.Feb 20, 2001 · N4434D · Piper PA31350 · Autopilot ComputerSDR WVBA2001010Camshaft · damagedDURING INSPECTION, METAL CONTAMINATION WAS DISCOVERED IN OIL FILTER. A CHECK OF VALVELIFT WAS DONE AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NR5 AND NR6 INTAKE LOBES WERE EXCESSIVE. NR6 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND DAMAGE OBSERVED ON THE CAM LOBES AND TAPPET FOLLOWERS. NOTE:Feb 19, 2001 · N4082T · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR WVBA2001009Coil · inoperativePILOT REPORTED FRONT HEATER INOPERATIVE. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE COIL WAS INOPERATIVE ON THE IGNITION UNIT. THE IGNITIONUNIT WAS REPLACED, OPS CHECKED GOOD.Feb 16, 2001 · N792FC · Piper PA31350 · Heating SystemSDR CA010301035Idler Gear · worn(CAN) THE IDLER GEAR BETWEEN THE CRANKSHAFT AND THE CAMSHAFT GEAR DISENGAGED DUE TO FRACTURING OF THE CRANKCASE AND ACCESSORY CASE. THESE FRACTURES ARE DIRECTLY OPPOSITE THE CRAN GEAR AND WOULD INDICATE THAT A SOLID OBJECT WENT IN BETWEEN THE CRANK GEAR AND IDFeb 16, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR 20010320CW003Main Bearing · making metalWHILE PERFORMING A 100 HOUR ENGINE INSPECTION, LARGE METAL PRATICALS WHERE FOUND IN THE OIL SUCTION SCREEN. ALSO, AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF METAL FOUND IN THE ENGINE OIL FILTER. SAMPLES OF METAL SENT FOR TESTING. DETERMINED METAL PARTICALS TO BE CRANK AND OR RFeb 16, 2001 · N3581C · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU010141Baffle · damaged(AUS) ENGINE BAFFLES DAMAGED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/PA31/96REQ1.Feb 13, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Air Baffle SectionSDR CA010507006Tube · failed(CAN) NOSE TIRE DEFLATED. TUBE FOUND DEFECTIVE WITH HOLE IN SIDEWALL. MANUFACTURE NOTIFIED.Feb 13, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Tire TubeSDR AUS20010813Filter · leaking(AUS) FUEL FILTER BOWL LEAKING.Feb 12, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 20010320CW013Indicator · failedPILOT REPORTED COMPLETE HSI FAILURE ON TAKE OFF, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. REMOVED AND REPLACED REMOTE DIRECTIONAL GYRO AND HSI INDICATOR. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Feb 9, 2001 · N106TG · Piper PA31350 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA010219021Engine · failed(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF OUT OF URANIUM CITY PILOT HAD TO RETURN TO AIRPORT AFTER EXPERIENCING LOSS OF POWER ON RT ENGINE. MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATED AND FOUND THAT THE ACCESSORY CASE COMPONENT DRIVE GEARS WOULD NOT TURN. ALSO FOUND OIL FILTER FULL OF METAL. MATINTENFeb 5, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR AU010103Control Cable · worn(AUS) ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE SEVERELY WORN IN THE AREA AROUND THE TRIM SERVO. ALL WIRE STRANDS BROKEN EXCEPT FOR TWO.Feb 2, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR CA010323007O-Ring · nicked(CAN) GEAR HANDLE DID NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL WHEN GEAR SELECTED UP & GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ON. WHEN GEAR SELECTED DOWN DID NOT GET 3 GREEN LIGHTS ON FIRST ATTEMPT, ON SECOND ATTEMPT GOT 3 GREEN LIGHTS & HANDLE DID NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL. LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL. MAINFeb 1, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Hydraulic Filter, MainSDR WVBA2001008Regulator · leakingDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING FROM THE PARTING SURFACE. THE UNIT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jan 30, 2001 · N3527U · Piper PA31350 · Heating SystemSDR AU010137Switch · failed(AUS) LH WING FLAP UPLIMIT MICROSWITCH FAILED.Jan 26, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR WVBA2001005Regulator · leakingDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION OBSERVED FUEL LEAK FROM PRESSURE REGULATOR CONTAINMENT VESSEL. REMOVED CONTAINMENT VESSEL AND FOUND FUEL LEAKING FROM PARTING SURFACE AT THE TOP OF THE REGULATOR.Jan 25, 2001 · N3582P · Piper PA31350 · Heating SystemSDR WVBA2001006Camshaft · damagedDURING VALVE CLEARANCE CHECK, INTAKE VALVE 3 AND 4 EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE LIFT. NR 4 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND DAMAGE OBSERVED ON 3 AND 4 INTAKE LOBES OF CAMSHAFT AND TAPET BODIES. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE.Jan 25, 2001 · N3582P · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20010228CW008Regulator · leakingTHIS FUEL REGULATOR WAS INSTALLED NEW, AND WHILE PRESSURE TESTING STATIC ON GROUND, IT WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING FROM SCREW ON TOP OF UNIT.Jan 24, 2001 · N4501B · Piper PA31350 · Heating SystemSDR 20010207CW002Shaft · looseTHE GEAR AND SHAFT WERE FOUND LOOSE AND RETAINER WASHER WAS LOOSE AND RUBBING ON COIL FINGER.Jan 22, 2001 · N59905 · Piper PA31350 · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU010142Exhaust Valve · worn(AUS) LH ENGINE EXHAUST VALVES (2OFF) ERODED. RT ENGINE EXHAUST VALVES(4OFF) ERODED.Jan 19, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU010036Actuator · worn(AUS) FLAP MOTOR BRUSHES AND COMMUTATOR WORN. MOTOR INOPERATIVE.Jan 16, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR CA010209022Tube · failed(CAN) IN A 10 DAY PERIOD, 9 OCCURRENCES OF FLAT TIRES APPEARED. UPON INVESTIGATION AND TALKING WITH OTHER OPERATORS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE TUBES WERE THE PROBLEM. ALL TUBES WERE REPLACED ON MAIN AND NOSE WHEELS. NO OTHER FLAT TIRES OCCURRED AFTER REPLACEMJan 15, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Tire TubeSDR AU010023Drag Brace · cracked(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG BRACE ACTUATOR ATTACHMENT LUGS CRACKED. FOUND USING VISUAL AND CONFIRMED USING NDI.Jan 15, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AL03200101158Alternator · defectiveLEFT VOLTAGE REGULATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS POPPING AS SOON AS AIRCRAFT POWER WAS APPLIED. TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM, FOUND ALTERNATOR TO BE INTERNALLY GROUNDING. ALTERNATOR ALSO HAD BURNED ELECTRICAL SMELL COMING FROM INSIDE.Jan 15, 2001 · N28KE · Piper PA31350 · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR AU010017Hose · deteriorated(AUS) RT ENGINE TURBOCHARGER OIL RETURN HOSE DETERIORATED AND LEAKING.HOSE FAILED PRESSURE TESTING. THE HOSE HAD BEEN AFFECTED BY THE HEAT FROM THE TURBOCHARGER.Jan 9, 2001 · Piper PA31350 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR 20010129CW004Gasket · cutGASKET FOUND CUT UPON REMOVAL. POSSIBLY DUE TO INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. RECOMMEND MORE CARE IN INSTALLING ADAPTER PLATE TO PREVIENT COCKING ON INSTALLATION. MAKE SURE GASKET IS CENTERED ON PLATE.Jan 4, 2001 · N35805 · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 20010125CW002Regulator · leakingPILOT REPORTED HEATER INOPERATIVE. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR LEAKING. UNIT WAS REPLACED, OPS GOOD.Jan 2, 2001 · N59764 · Piper PA31350 · Heating SystemSDR 20010125CW003Regulator · leakingPILOT REPORTED HEATER OUTPUT DECREASES AFTER ABOUT 20 MIN. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR LEAKING. UNIT WAS REPLACED. OPS CHECK GOODJan 2, 2001 · N27755 · Piper PA31350 · Heating SystemSDR 20010125CW004Valve · leakingDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FUEL WAS OBSERVED LEAKING FROM FUEL SOLENOID SHUT OFF VALVE. PART WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE.Jan 2, 2001 · N3527U · Piper PA31350 · Heating SystemSDR CA010118008Vortex Gen · missing(CAN) - AIRCRAFT OVERNIGHTED AT ALTERNATE AIRPORT DUE TO SNOW & RAIN (ICE). - WAS DEICE NEXT DAY. HOME BASE, AME NOTICED MISSING VORTEX GEN & NEXT INBOARD BENT.- THIS IS OUTBOARD VICINITY OF OUTBOARD FUEL CAP. - NOT ESTABLISHED IF DONE DURING DE-ICING OR DURIDec 31, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 20010208CW014Controller · failedAFTER 464.6 HOURS, THIS CONTROLLER SPLIT IN 2 PIECES, RENDERING THIS PART USELESS AND CAUSING BOOST TO FALL OFF IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. IT APPEARS THAT DURING MANUFACTURE, THE HOUSING FOR THE SPRING WAS MACHINED TOO DEEP ALLOWING ONLY ABOUT .0312 INCH METAL HDec 30, 2000 · N7164D · Piper PA31350 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 20010312CW014Controller · defectiveTHIS CONTROLLER SPLIT IN 2 PIECES, RENDERING THIS PART USELESS AND CAUSING BOOST TO FALL OFF IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. DURING MFG, HOUSING FOR THE SPRING WAS MACHINED TOO DEEP ALLOWING ONLY ABOUT .0312 IN OF METAL HOLDING THE PART TOGETHER.Dec 30, 2000 · N7164D · Piper PA31350 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CA010112015Structure · cracked(CAN) UNDER EACH HINGE BRACKET P/N 40042-09 (CENTRE) AND P/N 40042-08 (INBOARD) APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH CRACKS REINFORCING PLATE INSTALLED AFTER STOP DRILLING RE AC43 13-1B, FIGURE 4-21, PAGE 4-42.Dec 29, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Elevator StructureSDR CA010302009Camshaft · worn(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE METAL PARTICLES FOUND IN BOTH OIL AND OIL FILTER. ENGINE REMOVED AND SENT FOR OVERHAUL. STRIP REPORT FROM OVERHAUL SHOP INDICATES CAMSHAFT LOBES WORN. ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED, RE-INSTALLED AND AIRCRAFTDec 24, 2000 · Piper PA31 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU001236Valve · missing(AUS) CABIN HEATER FITTED WITHOUT USING PIPER KIT 764-005 SL 894. NO DUCTING OR AIR SHUTOFF VALVE FITTED BETWEEN AIR SCOOP AND HEATER.Dec 19, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Heating SystemSDR CA010206005Piston · broken(CAN) GEAR INSTRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ON WHEN GEAR UP SELECTED. FOUND THREADED PORTION OF ACTUATOR ROD FOR GEAR DOOR BROKEN.Dec 18, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR 20010205CW009Rod Bolt · brokenCONNECTING ROD BOLT BROKEN ON NR4 CYLINDER, LT ENGINE. DURING CRUSE FLIGHT. NR4 CYLINDER WAS PUSHED THRU COWLING AND BROKE OUT LEFT UPPER CRANKCASE.Dec 13, 2000 · N7090B · Piper PA31350 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA010507005Tube · pin hole(CAN) NOSE TIRE DEFLATED. TUBE WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE WITH PIN HOLE IN SIDE WALL.MANUFACTURE NOTIFIED.Dec 9, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Tire TubeSDR CA010108022Belt · broken(CAN) ON DAY OF INCID. A/C SAT ON GROUND, PILOTS RPORT APPROX. 10 MIN WAITING FOR TAKEOFF CLEARANCE, ENGINE AT 1000-1200 RPM, RADIOS ON, ALL LIGHTS ON TAKEOFF, EVERYTHING NORMAL, VOLTAGE REGULATOR INDICATING IN GREEN ARC 24-28 VO LTS TEN MINS OUT PILOTS EXPERIDec 7, 2000 · Piper PA31350 · Alternator-Generator Drive
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