# Service difficulty reports: Gippsaero GA8

A list on [Gippsaero GA8](https://openairdocs.org/model/gippsaero-ga8.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2025FA0000541](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000541.md): Oil Filter · out of alignment · Aug 11, 2025 · Gippld GA8 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > TEMPEST OIL FILTER FOUND DEFECTIVE AT INSPECTION. NEW OIL FILTER HAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE MOUNT THREADS ARE NOT TRUE TO CENTERLINE OF THE FILTER. THIS IS A SPIN ON OIL FILTER. WHEN INSTALLING IT IS EASY TO SEE THAT IT IS NOT TRUE SO IT WOBBLES WHILE
- [SDR 2025FA0000542](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000542.md): Oil Filter · defective · Jul 24, 2025 · Gippld GA8 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > TEMPEST OIL FILTER PN AA48109 FOUND DEFECTIVE AT INSPECTION. NEW OIL FILTER HAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE MOUNT THREADS ARE NOT TRUE TO CENTERLINE OF THE FILTER. THIS IS A SPIN ON OIL FILTER. IT IS A PMA PART AND MFG. AND SOLD IN THE USA. WHEN INSTALLIN
- [SDR ENHA20241205001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA20241205001.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 29, 2024 · N13AV · Gippld GA8 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING PREFLIGHT PILOT NOTICED THE ENGINE HAD AN OIL LEAK. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND DETERMINED THAT THE CRANKCASE NEAR NUMBER 6 CYLINDER WAS CRACKED NEAR THE FORWARD UPPER CYLINDER HOLD DOWN STUD.
- [SDR ENHA202406130001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA202406130001.md): Brake Assy · weak · Jun 12, 2024 · N617AV · Gippld GA8 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > LEFT SIDE BRAKE SPONGY. MAINTENANCE BLED L/H BRAKE CALIPER. NO FURTHER DEFECTS STATED. GRANT LOG PAGE 248314
- [SDR ENHA LP236232](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA%20LP236232.md): Latch · out of adjust · May 23, 2023 · N616AV · Gippld GA8 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > CARGO DOOR OPENS DURING TAKEOFF. MECHANICS ADJUSTED CARGO DOOR LATCH AS REQUIRED. OPS CHECK SATISFACTORY. REF GA8 SM 52-40-00.
- [SDR ENHA202305230001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA202305230001.md): Latch · worn · May 23, 2023 · N616AV · Gippld GA8 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > CARGO DOOR POP IN FLIGHT DURING TAKEOFF. MECHANICS REMOVED AN OBSTRUCTION, INSPECTED, CLEANED, AND REPLACED LATCH WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT REFERENCING SB GA8-2005-23. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR ENHA202208090052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA202208090052.md): Brake Caliper · dry · Aug 8, 2022 · N525AV · Gippld GA8 · Brake
  > LEFT BRAKE COMPLETE FAILURE. MECHANICS BLED BRAKES AND FUNCTION RETURNED.
- [SDR ENHA2021111100001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA2021111100001.md): Panel · binding · Nov 6, 2021 · N523AV · Gippld GA8 · Landing Gear Steering System
  > PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING TAKEOFF ROLL THE RUDDER PEDAL LOCKED UP RESULTING IN AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AIRCRAFT AND DETERMINED THAT RUDDER BAR LOWER KICK PANEL PN: GA8-252025-021 WAS BINDING THE RUDDER/STEERING CONTROL. MAINTENANCE REPLACE
- [SDR 2020F00282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020F00282.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · May 24, 2020 · N617AV · Gippld GA8 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PILOT NOTICED BURNING SMELL AND A SPIKE IN OIL TEMPERATURE. PILOT LANDED AT NEAREST AIRPORT. MECHANIC FOUND CRACKED CYLINDER.
- [SDR 2020FA0000239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000239.md): Nut · missing · Apr 27, 2020 · N521AV · Gippld GA8 · Power Lever
  > CREW BEGAN FLIGHT TRAINING TO GET RE QUALIFIED FOR GA8. AFTER COMPLETING PRACTICE MANEUVERS,CREW PROCEEDED TO AKIACHAK TO DO SPOT LANDING WITH CROSSWIND. AFTER THIRD LANDING EXECUTED A FULL STOP WITH TAXI BACK. AFTER A NORMAL DEMONSTRATED SOFT TAKEOFF, TRAINEE
- [SDR ENHA201911190001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA201911190001.md): Float Valve · malfunctioned · Nov 12, 2019 · N13AV · Gippld GA8 · Fuel Transfer Valve
  > PILOT WAS DOING IOE, ON THE WAY BACK FROM CYF TO BET CREW NOTICE ONLY FUEL WAS ONLY COMING OUT OF R/H FUEL TANK.R/H FUEL TANK WENT FROM 1/2 TO 1/4 IN 10 MINUTES AT CRUISE. CREW DECIDED TO DO AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING AS THEY WERE 12 MINUTES OUT OF BET. THEY LANDE
- [SDR ENHA2019100400001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA2019100400001.md): Transfer Sys · malfunctioned · Oct 4, 2019 · N525AV · Gippld GA8 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > PILOT STATED BEFORE LEEAVING, TOPPED OFF THE TANKS. DURING FLIGHT, NOTICED THE FUEL TANKS WERE FEEDING UNEVENLY. FURTHER INTO THE FLIGHT THE PROBLEM DID NOT CORRECT ITSELF AND THE IMBALANCE GOT WORSE. ON THE FINAL LEG THE LEFT TANK FUEL GAUGE WAS INDICATIN
- [SDR ENHA2019072500002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA2019072500002.md): Spark Plug · fouled · Jul 23, 2019 · N616AV · Gippld GA8 · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > LOSS OF RPM ON CLIMB. MX DETERMINED CAUSE WAS FOULED SPARK PLUG.
- [SDR ENHA2019072500001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA2019072500001.md): Spark Plug · fouled · Jul 23, 2019 · N616AV · Gippld GA8 · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > LOSS OF RPM ON CLIMB. MX DETERMINED CAUSE WAS FOULED SPARK PLUG.
- [SDR 2019FA0000182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000182.md): Latch · worn · Jun 11, 2019 · N616AV · Gippld GA8 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > REAR PASSENGER DOOR OPENED DURING TAKEOFF.
- [SDR ENHA2019F00167](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA2019F00167.md): Brake · inadequate · Mar 19, 2019 · N525AV · Gippld GA8 · Brake
  > LEFT BRAKE LOSING PRESSURE AND EFFECTIVENESS. SERVICED BRAKE, OPS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR ENHA2019F00166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA2019F00166.md): Brake · inadequate · Mar 19, 2019 · N525AV · Gippld GA8 · Brake
  > LEFT BRAKE LOSING PRESSURE AND EFFECTIVENESS. SERVICED BRAKE, OPS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR 2019FA0000077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000077.md): Gasket · loose · Mar 17, 2019 · N523AV · Gippld GA8 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING.
- [SDR 2019F00111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019F00111.md): Hose · chafed · Dec 28, 2018 · N616A · Gippld GA8 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > FAILURE OF LH BRAKE DUE TO MLG FAIRING CHAFFING HOLE IN BRAKE FLEX HOSE.
- [SDR CA151125006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151125006.md): Skin · unsecure · Nov 23, 2015 · Gippld GA8 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (CAN) SINCE THE OPERATION ON THE AIRCRAFT, ALL THE WING PANELS HAVE BEEN NOTICED TO BE COMING LOSE DURING ANY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE. ALL THE NUMBER 6 SCREWS THAT HOLD THE PANELS IN ARE ALL FOUND TO NOT TIGHTEN PROPERLY. A LARGER SCREW (NUMBER 8) IS N
- [SDR N3N2016060700001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3N2016060700001.md): Coil · failed · Oct 1, 2015 · N26NA · Gippld GA8 · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAGNETOS 6393 & 6350 AND SPARK PLUGS REM38E. THESE MAGNETOS ARE CONSISTENT AT FAILING. WE HAD TO KEEP 2 SPARES OF EACH MAGNETO ON THE SHELF AND SPAR INTERNAL REPLACEMENT PARTS JUST TO KEEP OPERATING. IT WAS NOT UNCOMMON TO HAVE TO REPLACE A BRAND NEW MAG A
- [SDR 3WGR20140502001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3WGR20140502001.md): Magneto · contaminated · Apr 18, 2014 · N87AG · Gippld GA8 · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND BOTH MAGNETOS WERE CONTAMINATED WITH ENGINE OIL. LT MAGNETO TO ENGINE WAS SET AT 25 DEGREES BEFORE TOP DEAD CENTER (BTDC). IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SET AT 20 DEGREES BTDC.
- [SDR OVF2008F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OVF2008F00001.md): Brushes · worn · May 8, 2008 · N7508M · Gippld GA8 · Magneto/Distributor
  > AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE. ATTEMPTS TO RESTART ENGINE FAILED AND SAFE LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED. CAUSE OF FAILURE REMAINS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. MAGNETOS FUEL PUMP, AND FUEL INJECTOR SERVO WERE SENT TO THE RESPECTIVE OEM`S. THE MAGNETOS WERE SENT
- [SDR OVF2008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OVF2008F00000.md): Brushes · worn · May 8, 2008 · N7058M · Gippld GA8 · Magneto/Distributor
  > THIS IS AN UPDATE OF A SDR FILED 15 APRIL, 2008. MAGNETOS, FUEL PUMP, AND FUEL INJECTOR SERVO WERE SENT TO THE RESPECTIVE OEM`S. MAGNETOS WERE SENT TO MFG FOR ANALYSIS. THEY WERE SENT AS REMOVED TO PRECLUDE ANY FIELD CONTAMINATION. THEY WERE NOT PRODUCING SPA
- [SDR 2008F00016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008F00016.md): Engine · failed · Apr 15, 2008 · N7508M · Gippld GA8 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE. ATTEMPTS TO RESTART ENGINE FAILED AND A SAFE LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED. CAUSE OF FAILURE REMAINS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. (K)
- [SDR HN8R200700001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HN8R200700001.md): Screen · contaminated · Dec 23, 2006 · N576GA · Gippld GA8 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > FOUND 2 PIECES OF METAL IN THE OIL SUMP SUCTION SCREEN DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. ONE PIECE LOOKS LIKE A DRILLED OUT HELI COIL.5 INCH LONG X.25 WIDE AND THE OTHER LOOKS LIKE A PIECE OF CASTING.2 LONG X.125 WIDE. THE ENGINE WILL BE REMOVED AND SENT OUT FOR
- [SDR HN8R200600001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HN8R200600001.md): Servo · defective · Dec 7, 2006 · N576GA · Gippld GA8 · Auto Flight System
  > NOSE DOWN AUTO TRIM INOP WAS REPORTED BY PILOT. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THE AUTOPILOT COMPUTER WAS NOT RECEIVING INPUT CALLING FOR NOSE DOWN TRIM FROM THIS PITCH SERVO.
- [SDR CA061026004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061026004.md): Indicator · burned · Oct 26, 2006 · Gippld GA8 · Pitot/Static System
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED MALFUNCTION OF PITOT HEAT BREAKER SWITCH, UPON INSPECTION, CIRCUIT BOARD ATTACHED TO BACK OF SWITCH WAS FOUND BADLY BURNT AND END OF WIRE CONNECTION FROM THE PITOT TO THE POWER SWITCH WAS FOUND OVERHEATED. MAIN PITOT WAS REPAIRED. THE CI
- [SDR AU510002133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002133.md): Trim System · faulty · Dec 12, 2005 · Gippld GA8 · Elevator Tab Control System
  > (AUS) RUNAWAY ELEVATOR TRIM SYSTEM. AIRCRAFT IS FOREIGN REGISTERED. (CASA NR 510002133)
- [SDR AU510002073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002073.md): Crankshaft · faulty · Dec 12, 2005 · Gippld GA8 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) CRANKSHAFT REMOVED AND REPLACED DUE TO APPLICABILITY WITH AD AND SB 566. (AD/SB DESC: SB 566 AND AD/LYC/112) (CASA NR 510002073)
- [SDR AU510001788](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001788.md): Pump · failed · Dec 12, 2005 · Gippld GA8 · Fuel Boost Pump
  > (AUS) AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP DRIVE SHEARED. PUMP IS LOCATED BENEATH COPILOT SEAT.(OTHER CAUSE: MATERIAL) (CASA NR 510001788)
- [SDR AU510001789](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001789.md): Pump · failed · Dec 8, 2005 · Gippld GA8 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > (AUS) ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAILED. (CASA NR 510001789)
- [SDR CA051117005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051117005.md): Control Cable · broken · Nov 17, 2005 · Gippld GA8 · Stabilizer Position Indicating
  > (CAN) AC DEPARTED, WHEN STAB TRIM STARTED TO RUN AWAY TO NOSE UP POSITION. PILOT HAD TO HOLD WHEEL TO KEEP IN POSITION ON CLIMB. AC LANDED AT MAINT BASE TO GET CHECKED OUT. CABLE TENSION WAS BROUGHT UP TO MAX TENSION IAW MM. WHEN TENSION WAS CHECKED ON 17TH
- [SDR AU510001483](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001483.md): Blade · failed · Sep 6, 2005 · Gippld GA8 · Propeller Blade Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER BLADE TIP SEPARATED IN FLIGHT. APPROXIMATELY 228.6 (9IN) OF BLADE SEPARATED. SEVERE VIBRATION CAUSED ENGINE TO SEIZE DURING EMERGENCY LANDING. AIRCRAFT IS REGISTERED AND OPERATING IN CANADA. (CASA# 510001483)
- [SDR CA050630005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050630005.md): Blade · broken · Jun 9, 2005 · Gippld GA8 · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) AC WAS IN CRUISE AT 3500 FEET. PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG, AC STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. PILOT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AND TURNBACK. EMERGENCY CALL WAS MADE. ENGINE STARTED TO SURGE ON SHORT FINAL, OIL LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE QUIT. MADE A SAFE LAND
- [SDR AUS20040295](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040295.md): Bushing · galled · Apr 23, 2004 · Gippld GA8 · Control Column Section
  > (AUS) CONTROL WHEEL SHAFT BUSHING GALLED AGAINST WELD PENETRATION ON INNER FACE OF CONTROL COLUMN SLEEVE.
- [SDR AUS20030793](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030793.md): Bolt · sheared · Aug 7, 2003 · Gippld GA8 · Fasteners
  > (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER RT REAR PIVOT ATTACHMENT BOLT SHEARED.
- [SDR AUS20030063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030063.md): Screw · loose · Jan 16, 2003 · Gippld GA8 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (AUS) ENGINE OIL PUMP BODY 'ALLEN' SCREW LOOSE. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW LYCOMING SB/555.
- [SDR AUS20021007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021007.md): Structure · cracked · Aug 19, 2002 · Gippld GA8 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CRACKED.
- [SDR AUS20011077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011077.md): Bracket · sheared · Sep 28, 2001 · Gippld GA8 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) RT HORIZONTAL STABILISER ATTACHMENT BRACKET RIVETS SHEARED.

## 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 aircraft_model_key = 'GA8'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/gippsaero-ga8/reports

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