# Service difficulty reports: Superior O-360 series

A list on [Superior O-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-o-360-series.md).

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Page 1 of 6 · 289 reports

- [SDR 2025FA0000352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000352.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Oct 8, 2024 · N9839K · Piper PA28161 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > FAILURE OF CYLINDER HEAD ALLOWING COOLANT TO ENTER THE CYLINDERS AND CRANKCASE. NO PRIOR WARNING FROM FADEC CONTROL AND WARNING SYSTEM.
- [SDR FQAR202409251214](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR202409251214.md): Shaft · sheared · Sep 25, 2024 · N302PA · Piper PA44180 · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAGNETO 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 BODY
- [SDR 2022FA0000578](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000578.md): Ignition Sys · failed · Aug 4, 2020 · Cessna 172RG · Ignition System
  > LOST 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 OF
- [SDR 2020FA0000126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000126.md): Bolt · cracked · May 3, 2019 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > DURING 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 6
- [SDR 2018FA0000519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000519.md): Spar · cracked · Dec 11, 2018 · N9791B · Cessna 172RG · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > THE 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.
- [SDR 2018FA0000494](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000494.md): Drive Belt · failed · Nov 8, 2018 · N421HK · Robsin R22 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > STATEMENT 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 TOOK
- [SDR 2017FA0000414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000414.md): Fuel Bowl · damaged · Aug 10, 2017 · N9033J · Piper PA18 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer
  > THE 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
- [SDR 2017FA0000150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000150.md): Cylinder · cracked · Mar 27, 2017 · N18889 · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > AFTER 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 CIRCUMFE
- [SDR FQAR20161114050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20161114050.md): Float · stuck · Nov 14, 2016 · N428PA · Piper PA28181 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR 2016FA0000282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000282.md): Spar · cracked · Jun 8, 2016 · N7630S · Bbavia 8GCBC · Wing Spar
  > CRACK 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 A
- [SDR 2015FA0000384](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000384.md): Rotor · broken · Jul 13, 2015 · N8664C · Piper PA28181 · Magneto/Distributor
  > ROTOR 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.
- [SDR KC2R1010201449428](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KC2R1010201449428.md): Impulse Coupling · cracked · Oct 15, 2014 · N5171L · Piper PA28180 · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING 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 A
- [SDR 2013FA0000303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000303.md): O-Ring · leaking · May 13, 2013 · N6637L · Beech 76 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > ACFT 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
- [SDR 2013FA0000254](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000254.md): Landing Gear · collapsed · Apr 29, 2013 · N3060B · Piper PA28181 · Main Landing Gear
  > ON 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 SPAR
- [SDR 2012FA0000338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000338.md): Line · leaking · May 10, 2012 · N7188W · Piper PA28180 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)
  > OIL 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 LI
- [SDR 2012FA0000291](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000291.md): Fastener · backed out · May 1, 2012 · N969RA · Beech 76 · Engine Air Intake System
  > ON 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 COMPLE
- [SDR 2012FA0000377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000377.md): Cotter Pin · damaged · Apr 23, 2012 · N20107 · Beech 76 · Propeller Assembly
  > LEFT 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 THAT
- [SDR 2012FA0000199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000199.md): Autopilot Sys · malfunctioned · Apr 11, 2012 · N5888Q · Mooney M20C · Autopilot System
  > DISCONNECTED 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, T
- [SDR 2012FA0000466](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000466.md): Actuator · cracked · Mar 30, 2012 · N9564B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR ASOA20120215018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20120215018.md): Seal · leaking · Feb 15, 2012 · N16199 · Emb EMB145XR · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > THE 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 DESIG
- [SDR 2011FA0000524](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000524.md): Skin · buckled · Aug 16, 2011 · N9617J · Piper PA28180 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > RT WING HAS BUCKLING ON BOTTOM INBD PANELS. INSP OF INSIDE OF WING ROOT REVEALED MISSING AND INCOMPLETE BUCKED RIVETS.
- [SDR 2011FA0000520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000520.md): Carburetor · misoverhauled · Aug 5, 2011 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > CUSTOMER 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
- [SDR 2011FA0000268](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000268.md): Seat · failed · Apr 7, 2011 · N934TE · Amrgen AG5B · Aileron Control System
  > PILOT 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 A
- [SDR 2011FA0000608](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000608.md): Spar · corroded · Feb 26, 2011 · N5911L · Piper PA44180 · Wing Spar
  > AT 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 T
- [SDR 2011FA0000170](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000170.md): Attach Fitting · corroded · Feb 19, 2011 · N6664N · Beech C23 · Ailerons
  > RT 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 INSPECTIO
- [SDR F0TR20100001122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/F0TR20100001122.md): Retainer · broken · Oct 18, 2010 · N21857 · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > SHROUD TUBES FOUND LOOSE IN CYLINDERS/CRANKCASE. SHROUD TUBE RETAINERS BROKEN (FOUND UNDER ROCKER BOX COVERS). SHROUD TUBES WERE LEAKING OIL.
- [SDR 2010FA0001111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001111.md): Connector · arced · Oct 15, 2010 · N5145U · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic Power System Wiring
  > INSTRUCTOR 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
- [SDR 2010FA0000925](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000925.md): Line · detached · Aug 31, 2010 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > LOSS 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.
- [SDR 2010FA0000797](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000797.md): Arm · loose · Jul 15, 2010 · N423FP · Diamon DA40 · Magneto/Distributor
  > DISTRIBUTOR 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 AN
- [SDR 2010FA0000529](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000529.md): Torque Link · broken · Jun 8, 2010 · N3470R · Piper PA28180 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > LT 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 CRACK
- [SDR 2010FA0000410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000410.md): Rib · cracked · Apr 15, 2010 · N573ER · Piper PA44180 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > ( 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 OU
- [SDR 2010FA0000412](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000412.md): Rib · cracked · Apr 15, 2010 · N573ER · Piper PA44180 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > (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 OU
- [SDR 2010FA0000270](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000270.md): Rotor Shaft · sheared · Mar 16, 2010 · N9290P · Piper PA44180 · Magneto/Distributor
  > ROTOR SHAFT SHEARED AT SPLIT FOR POINT CAM.
- [SDR 2010FA0000629](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000629.md): Bolt · bent · Feb 15, 2010 · N2163N · Piper PA44180 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > NLG DOWNLOCK HOOK BOLT, BENT.
- [SDR 2010FA0000161](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000161.md): Spar · corroded · Nov 10, 2009 · N7702B · Piper PA44180 · Wing Spar
  > CORROSION, 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, P
- [SDR 2009FA0000930](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000930.md): Ignition Switch · burned · Sep 9, 2009 · N3334Q · Piper PA28181 · Ignition Switching
  > PILOT 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 UNKNOWN
- [SDR 2009FA0000894](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000894.md): Cylinder Head · separated · Jul 20, 2009 · N4140W · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ON FINAL, PILOT LOST OIL AND ENGINE WENT TO ROUGH RUNNING. ONCE LANDED, POPPED COWLING AND FOUND HEAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL. (K)
- [SDR 2009FA0000454](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000454.md): Tail Wheel · cracked · May 28, 2009 · N78SE · Bbavia 7GCBC · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > FOUND TAILWHEEL HAD LONGITUDINAL CRACK IN BRACKET ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR 2009FA0000468](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000468.md): Shroud · chafed · May 13, 2009 · N866MM · Cubcft CC18180 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > REMOVED 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 SMA
- [SDR 2009FA0000360](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000360.md): Camshaft · worn · May 1, 2009 · Piper PA28181 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (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)
- [SDR 2009FA0000006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000006.md): Tube · damaged · Jan 9, 2009 · N928PA · Piper PA28181 · Tire Tube
  > UPON REMOVAL OF TUBE FROM TIRE. TUBE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A HOLES FROM AN UNKNOWN ORIGIN CAUSING AIR DEFLATION OF TIRE.
- [SDR 2008FA0000528](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000528.md): Strut · damaged · Jul 29, 2008 · N6448V · Cessna 172RG · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > PILOT 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
- [SDR 2008FA0000627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000627.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · Jul 23, 2008 · N6708A · Beech 76 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LT 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)
- [SDR 2008FA0000630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000630.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · Jul 23, 2008 · N278D · Beech 76 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LT 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)
- [SDR 2008FA0000628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000628.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · Jul 22, 2008 · N6638D · Beech 76 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LT 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)
- [SDR 2008FA0000629](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000629.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · Jul 22, 2008 · N110SU · Beech 76 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LT 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)
- [SDR LJER210408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LJER210408.md): Housing · cracked · Apr 21, 2008 · N9877B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT. LT MAIN ACTUATOR HOUSING CRACKED AT MOUNTING HOLE.
- [SDR 2008FA0000303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000303.md): Drag Link · cracked · Apr 21, 2008 · N5328L · Piper PA44180 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > NOSE 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 SPECI
- [SDR 20080420001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20080420001.md): Bracket · cracked · Apr 20, 2008 · Maule MX7180A · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > ON 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 TH
- [SDR 2008FA0000288](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000288.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Apr 1, 2008 · N99NA · Cessna 177B · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > DURING 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 BE

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 = 'O360'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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