Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD

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SDR 2022FA0000469Magneto · corrodedWHILE ENROUTE ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED CAUSING A FORCED LANDING INTO A WOODED AREA. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT CAM FOLLOWER ON RIGHT SIDE OF SINGLE SHAFT MAGNETO WAS MELTED WITH NO CONTACT POINT CLEARANCE. NO MELTING WAS OBSERVED ON LEFT SIDE BUT CONTACT POINT CLJul 28, 2022 · N3027J · Piper PA32RT300T · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2014FA0000492Clamp · failedFAILURE OF THE CLAMP AND OR EXHAUST GASKET WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE HEAT DAMAGE TO THE UPPER COWLING AND ASSOCIATED WIRING LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE EXHAUST LEAK. THE OCCURANCE HAPPEDED DURING THE TAKEOFF AT FULL POWER SETTING OF 2700 RPM AND 35" MAP. GASJul 2, 2014 · N401SL · Piper PA32RT300T · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 2014FA0000387Cowling · damagedFAILURE OF THE CLAMP AND OR EXHAUST GASKET WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE HEAT DAMAGE TO UPPER COWLING AND ASSOCIATED WIRING LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE EXHAUST LEAK. THE OCCURRENCE HAPPENED DURING TAKEOFF AT FULL POWER SETTING OF 2700 RPM AT 36" MAP. INSPECTION Jun 20, 2014 · N401SL · Piper PA32RT300T · Powerplant SystemSDR 2013FA0000737Breaker Points · looseTHE RIVET THAT HOLDS THE OPENING CONTACT POINT TO THE MOVEABLE ARM HAS LOOSENED ALLOWING THE ARM TO MOVE BUT THE POINTS DO NOT BREAK CONTACT. THE MAGNETO THEN DOES NOT DELIVER A SPARK.Nov 15, 2013 · N75AU · Piper PA32R301T · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2013FA0000738Breaker Points · looseTHE RIVET THAT HOLDS THE OPENING CONTACT POINT TO THE MOVABLE ARM HAS SOOSENED ALLOWING THE ARM TO MOVE BUT POINTS DO NOT BREAK CONTACT. THE MAG THEN DOES NOT DELIVER A SPARK TO THE PLUGS.Oct 10, 2013 · N75AU · Piper PA32R301T · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2PMR2014022800108Shaft · wornAIRCRAFT LANDED WITH NO OIL PRESSURE AND FUSELAGE INCLUDING WINDSCREEN TOTALLY COVERED IN OIL. PILOT REPORTED THAT 10,000 FT MSL, THE ENGINE STARTED LEAKING OIL, COVERING THE WINDSCREEN AND WAS SMOKING AND MAKING ABNORMAL NOISES. OIL PRESSURE READ 0 PSI. ACJul 11, 2013 · N61JW · Piper PA32R301T · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2012FA0000437Trunnion · crackedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, WHILE VISUALLY INSPECTING NOSE GEAR, MECHANIC NOTICED THE CRACK IN THE NOSE GEAR TRUNNION ASSY. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF HYD FLUID LEAKAGE OR LOSS OF THE NITROGEN CHARGE. ACFT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 09/29/1990 INVOLVING COMJun 26, 2012 · N22450 · Piper PA32RT300T · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR 2010FA0000032Magneto · misoverhauledMAGNETO WAS O/H ALONG WITH ENTIRE ENG 150 HRS AGO, 5 YRS CALENDAR TIME. ON A SUCCESSFUL RUN UP, DEPARTING, ENG BEGAN RUNNING VERY ROUGH ABOUT 100 FT ABOVE RUNWAY. ACFT WAS STILL GENERATING ENOUGH CLIMB POWER TO GET UP TO 1,000 FT AND COMPLETE A SAFE LANDING Nov 26, 2009 · N8062T · Piper PA32R301 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2009FA0000613Mount · brokenUPON REMOVAL OF THE ENGINE FOR OVERHAUL, DISCOVERED THAT THE NOSE GEAR DRAG LINK ATTACH POINT WAS BROKEN. DISCOVERED THAT THE LWR RT ENGINE MOUNT MOUNTING BOLT WAS BENT. AFTER RESEARCHING THE LOG BOOKS, FOUND THAT SB 955 PATS I, II, AND III WHERE COMPLIED WIJul 7, 2009 · N8042G · Piper PA32R301T · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR 2007FA0000163Fitting · crackedTHIS PART IS BOLTED TO THE TURBOCHARGER ASSY BETWEEN THE HOT AND COLD SECTIONS. THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL LINE CONNECTS TO THIS PART VIA A FITTING IN THE TOP OF THE PART. AFTER AN ANNUAL INSP, THE ENG WAS RUN-UP AND SYSTEM CHECKED. AN OIL SEEP WAS NOTED IN THE Feb 1, 2007 · N8185Y · Piper PA32301T · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 2006FA0000407Hose · deterioratedPARTIAL POWER LOSS, TWO CYLINDERS DROPPED OUT, CAUSED BY SMALL PARTICLES OF RUBBER HOSE FROM UPPER DECK AIR REFERENCE LINES FLAKING OFF AND OCCLUDING THE FUEL INJECTORSApr 14, 2006 · N126LM · Piper PA32R301T · Hoses and TubesSDR CA040811007Cable · worn(CAN) STAB TRIM STIFF WHEN COLD, PILOT SUSPECTED AFT TRIM DRUM INSPECTION OF COMPLETE CONTROL SYSTEM. FOUND CABLE (NR 62701-135) FRAYED OVER 60 PERCENT AT AREA OF ELECTRIC AUTOPILOT MOTOR. SUSPECTED LOW TEMP AND LOW CABLE TENSION CAUSED CABLE TO JAM AROUND THEJul 2, 2004 · Piper PA32RT300T · Autopilot Trim ServoSDR CA040609013Throttle Cable · broken(CAN) AFTER A PREFLIGHT CHECK, THE PILOT COMPLAINED OF AN EXTREMELY LOOSE THROTTLE CONTROL. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTROL CABLE WAS DETERMINED TO BE INTERNALLY BROKEN. THE CABLE WAS REMOVED AND THE CONTROL LEVER END OF THE CABLE PULLED OUT OF THE EXTMay 27, 2004 · Piper PA32RT300T · Power LeverSDR AUS20031258Stud · corroded(AUS) LT ELEVATOR FORWARD CONTROL CABLE FAILED. CABLE LOCKING STUD CORRODED. CONTROL WHEEL HAD BEEN RESTRAINED WITH SEAT BELT AND CABLE LOCK STUD FAILED DUE TO WIND GUSTS.Nov 30, 2003 · Piper PA32RT300T · Elevator Miscellaneous StructureSDR AUS20030721Connecting Rod · cracked(AUS) CONNECTING ROD CONTAINED A CRACK INDICATION ADJACENT TO THE LITTLE END. LENGTH OF CRACK APPROXIMATELY 6.35MM (0.25IN). CAP ON ANOTHER CONNECTING ROD CONTAINED CRACK INDICATION ADJACENT TO BOLT HOLE. CRACK LENGTH 3.175MM (0.125IN). CRACKS FOUND DURINGMAGNJul 19, 2003 · Piper PA32R301T · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2003FA0000570Distributor Gear · brokenDISTRIBUTOR GEAR ON RIGHT MAGNETO, FAILED.May 10, 2003 · Piper PA32RT300T · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2003FA0000462Gasket · unserviceableGASKET FAILED NEAR MOUNTING STUD, ALLOWING OIL UNDER PRESSURE TO EXCAPE OVERBOARD, RESULTING IN LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AND SUBSEQUENT EMERGENCY OFF AIRPORT LANDING. THE VACUUM PUMP WAS INSTALLED NEW IN DECEMBER 1998 AND HAS BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 826.3 HOURS. THEMar 12, 2003 · N81573 · Piper PA32301T · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 2003FA0000515Gasket · failedGASKET FAILED NEAR MOUNTING STUD, ALLOWING OIL UNDER PRESSURE TO ESCAPE OVERBOARD, RESULTING IN LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AND SUBSEQUENT EMERGENCY OFF AIRPORT LANDING. THE VACUUM PUMP WAS INSTALLED NEW IN DECEMBER 1998 AND HAS BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 826.3 HOURS. THEMar 12, 2003 · N81573 · Piper PA32301T · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 2003FA0000409Bearing · wornFOUND BEARING MATERIAL IN OIL SUCTION SCREEN. REMOVED CYLINDERS AND FOUND CYLINDER NR 2 CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILING BY LAMINATIONS PICKING LOOSE ON INSIDE DIAMETER. THIS IS THE SAME CONDITION FOUND DURING REPLACEMENT OF ROD BEARINGS UNDER MFG SA 59-800 WIMar 4, 2003 · N8096Y · Piper PA32R301T · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2003FA0000410Exhaust Valve · wornINVESTIGATED HEAVY OIL CONSUMPTION. UPON DISASSEMBLY, FOUND VALVES EXCESSIVELY WORN.Mar 4, 2003 · N8096Y · Piper PA32R301T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2003FA0000411Valve Guide · wornINVESTIGATED HEAVY OIL CONSUMPTION. UPON DISASSEMBLY, FOUND VALVE GUIDES EXCESSIVE WORN.Mar 4, 2003 · N8096Y · Piper PA32R301T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20021018Crankshaft · cracked(AUS) CRANKSHAFT CRACKED IN FORWARD RADIUS OF NO4 MAIN BEARING JOURNAL. FOUND DURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION. ENGINE HAD A BULKSTRIP CARRIED OUT AT 86.2 HOURS DUE TO PROPELLER STRIKE.Sep 6, 2002 · Piper PA32RT300T · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20020457Shaft · cracked(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT TORQUE TUBE SHAFT CRACKED FROM BOLT HOLE. FOUND DURING MAGNAFLUX INSPECTION.May 13, 2002 · Piper PA60601P · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR AUS20020326Switch · intermittent(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR STEERING SWITCH INTERMITTENT IN OPERATION.BRAKE CALIPERS LEAKING.Apr 5, 2002 · Piper PA60601P · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 2002FA0000860Magneto · crackedAIRCRAFT ON CLIMBOUT FROM AIRPORT, LOST ENGINE POWER AND CRASHED. INVESTIGATION CONCLUDED MAGNETO FAILED DUE TO FATIGUE CRACK IN HOUSING CAUSING MAGNETO HOUSING TO SEPARATE FROM ENGINE.Sep 25, 2001 · N39945 · Piper PA32RT300T · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20010511CW005Crankcase · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOTICED OIL ON LEFT FORWARD SECTION OF ENGINE. REMOVED PROP GOVERNOR AND ENGINE BAFFLING. FOUND SMALL CRACK IN CRANKCASE, FORWARD OF NR 2 CYLINDER UPPER FORWARD HOLD DOWN NUT. CONDITION PROBABLY CAUSED BY AGE, ENGINE HAS NEVER BEEMay 1, 2001 · N8314B · Piper PA32R301T · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU001264Valve Guide · failed(AUS) NR 5 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE BROKEN UP. PIECES OF THE VALVE GUIDE EXITED THE CYLINDER AND JAMMED AND DAMAGED THE TURBOCHARGER TURBINE. NR 5 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE NECKED AND COLLETTS WORN.Dec 1, 2000 · Piper PA32RT300T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA001123010Fitting · corroded(CAN) WHEN ENDEAVOURING TO REPLACED THE WINDSCREENS, THESE BRACKETS WERE FOUND HEAVILY CORRODED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.Nov 20, 2000 · Piper PA32300 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR 20001026SH010Magneto · contaminatedOWNER REPORTED ENGINE GETTING HARDER TO START, LAST START TOOK 20 MINUTES, WOULD NOT START AT NEXT FUEL STOP. REMOVED SPARK PLUG LEADS TO CHECK FOR SPARK, NONE NOTED ON EITHER MAGNETO. REMOVED BOTH MAGS AND OPENED FOR INSP. FOUND BOTH MAGS FULL OF MELTED GROct 26, 2000 · N9299X · Piper PA32R301T · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20001026SH011Magneto · contaminatedOWNER REPORTED ENGINE GETTING HARDER TO START, LAST START TOOK 20 MINUTES, WOULD NOT START AT NEXT FUEL STOP. REMOVED SPARK PLUG LEADS TO CHECK FOR SPARK, NONE NOTED ON EITHER MAGNETO. REMOVED BOTH MAGS AND OPENED FOR INSP. FOUND BOTH MAGS FULL OF MELTED GROct 26, 2000 · N9299X · Piper PA32R301T · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20001109SH034Wastegate Valve · missingPILOT REPORTED UNABLE TO DEVELOP NORMAL POWER AT ALTITUDE. INSPECTION REVEALED 30 PERCENT - 40 PERCENT OF WASTEGATE BUTTERFLY VALVE MISSING. UNIT REMOVED, REPAIRED AND REINSTALLED. ENGINE HAD APPROX 730 HOURS SINCE FACTORY OVERHAUL. BUTTERFLY WAS NORMAL ATOct 2, 2000 · N81573 · Piper PA32301T · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR AU991089Capacitor · faulty(AUS) LEFT MAGNETO CAPACITOR OPEN CIRCUITED AND POINTS CAM FOLLOWER MELTED.Oct 25, 1999 · Piper PA32RT300T · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU990922Doubler · cracked(AUS) RUDDER LT AND RT DOUBLER ANGLES CRACKED. CRACK LENGTH LT ANGLE -19.050 MM (0.75 INCH). CRACK LENGTH RT ANGLE - 12.7 MM (0.5 INCH).Sep 9, 1999 · Piper PA32R301T · Rudder StructureSDR AU990923Spar · cracked(AUS) RUDDER SPAR CRACKED. REF: SEE MDR AU990922 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.Sep 9, 1999 · Piper PA32R301T · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR 99ZZZX3278Piston · damagedDURING TOP OVERHAUL, NOTICED LOWER EDGE OF PISTON SKIRT ON SUPERIOR SL10545 PISTONS HAD BEEN CONTACTING OPPOSING CONNECTING ROD CAPS AT BOTTOM OF STROKE. THE NEW PISTON REPLACMENTS SL10545 HAVE DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS MEASURED FROM LOWER EDGE OF PISTON PIN HOLE Aug 13, 1999 · N2144C · Piper PA32RT300T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA990719004Torque Tube · corroded(CAN) WHEN RUDDER WAS REMOVED FOR PAINTING , IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LOWER ENDS OF THE TORQUE TUBE WERE SEVERELY CORRODED BY STANDING WATER IN TUBE OVER A LONG PERIOD. THERE IS NO DRAIN IN TUBE AND IT FITS ONTO RUDDER BELLCRANK SO TIGHTLY THAT THE WATER WILL NOJul 9, 1999 · Piper PA32RT300T · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA990401013Fcu · malfunctioned(CAN) THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH, IN CRUISE, WITH MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER. THIS ENGINE HAD BEEN RUNNING INTERMITTENTLY FOR SOME TIME. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL CONTROL UNIT SEEMED TO HAVE SOLVED THIS PROBLEM.Mar 17, 1999 · Piper PA32RT300T · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU980771Spar Cap · corroded(AUS) LEFT WING FORWARD MAIN SPAR CAP CONTAINED INTERGRANULAR CORROSION IN AREA ADJACENT TO THE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD EDGES OF THE ENGINE NACELLES. PART TOTAL CYCLES: 2,011.Jul 9, 1998 · Piper PA60600 · Wing SparSDR 98ZZZX2671Point Set · failedUPON REPORT OF DEAD RIGHT MAGNETO, FOUND CONTACT POINT LOOSE IN POINT SET BODY. OTHERWISE, POINT SET IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.Jun 1, 1998 · N8216T · Piper PA32301 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA980608007Blade · damage(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. STONE DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE BLADE. THE BLADE WAS REPAIRED AND ANODIZED.May 26, 1998 · Piper PA32RT300T · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA980513001Cable · broken(CAN) THROTTLE CABLE BROKE DURING FINAL INSPECTION CHECK. CABLE BROKE INSIDE HOUSING CLOSE TO SWAGED END UNDER CLAMP. CABLE FLEXED AT THAT POINT. REPLACED.May 1, 1998 · Piper PA32RT300T · Power LeverSDR CA980309008Fork · lack of lube(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PITCH CHANGE FORK FOUND WORN, PROBABLY DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.Feb 23, 1998 · Piper PA32RT300T · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 98ZZZX2609Bolt · failedAPPEARS THAT THE CONNECTING ROD BOLT FAILED ALLOWING THE CONNECTING ROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE CRANKSHAFT. THE CONNECTING ROD SEPARATED FROM THE CRANKSHAFT SOON AFTER TAKEOFF. OIL COVERED THE WINDSHIELD AND SMOKE FILLED THE COCKPIT. A SUCCESSFUL LANDING WAS MDec 17, 1997 · N21018 · Piper PA32RT300T · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA970715019Valve Seat · cocked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION #6 CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE ZERO COMPRESSION. ON REMOVAL OF THE CYLINDER IT WAS FOUND THAT THE EXHAUST VALVE SEAT HAD LIFTED AND WAS COCKED AT AN ANGLE HOLDING THE EXHAUST VALVE OPEN. THIS RESULTED IN LACK OF COMPRESSION AND CAUSED ADMar 25, 1997 · Piper PA32RT300T · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU970486Drive Belt · failed(AUS) ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT FAULTY - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERRORFeb 16, 1997 · Piper PA32RT300T · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR 97ZZZX13Sump · crackedTHIS SUMP WAS INSTALLED ON AN ENGINE THAT CAME FROM LYCOMING AS A FACTORY OVERHAUL. THERE WOULD BE A SMALL PUDDLE OF OIL UNDER THE ACFT AFTER IT SAT IDLE FOR A FEW DAYS, BUT DURING OPERATION, NO APPRECIABLE AMOUNT WOULD SHOW UP ON IT. CRACK WAS LOCATED WITH Dec 18, 1996 · N8339Z · Piper PA32301T · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 97ZZZX182Housing · brokenAIRCRAFT TACK TIME 2951.81. ENG FAILURE RESULTED IN OFF AIRPORT LANDING CAUSING DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT OF UNREPAIRABLE AMOUNT. FAILURE CAUSED BY DUAL MAGNETO FALLING OFF OF ACCESSORY CASE AND DRIVE GEAR DISENGAGING FROM ENG. EXAM SHOWS LOWER MAG HOLD DOWN STUD Sep 4, 1996 · N8186G · Piper PA32R301T · Magneto/DistributorSDR 96ZZZX5130Line · failedAIRCRAFT OPERATOR REPORTED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. OWNER REMOVED TOP COWL AND FOUND NR 3 FUEL INJECTION LINE COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF AT AND JUST BEHIND WHERE NUT AND FITTING ARE WELDED TO LINE. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED NR 4 CYLINDER OIL RETURN TUBE CHAFED THRAug 28, 1996 · N39603 · Piper PA32RT300T · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 96ZZZX4076Gear · failedMAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR GEAR FAILED.Jul 1, 1996 · N36201 · Piper PA32RT300T · Magneto/DistributorSDR 95ZZZX5755Drain Tank · crackedTURBO DRAIN TANK FOUND CRACKED 1.50 INCHES LONG AND OIL LEAKING OUT. CRACK WAS AT BASE OF WELD WHERE MOUNT TUBE IS WELDED TO TANK. SHEET METAL WALL JUST AHEAD OF TANK WAS WORN THROUGH EDGE OF TANK WHICH HAD BEEN RIDING ON IT. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS INSPECTINGAug 11, 1995 · N9244C · Piper PA32RT300T · Exhaust Turbocharger
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