# Service difficulty reports: Mooney M20E

A list on [Mooney M20E](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20e.md).

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- [SDR 2024FA0000350](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000350.md): Exhaust Pipe · misrepaired · May 1, 2024 · N86UM · Mooney M20E · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > ON APRIL 2, 2024, N86UM (MOONEY M20E) CRASHED DURING AN ATTEMPTED OFF-AIRPORT LANDING NEAR ALPINE, AR. THE PILOT WAS UNINJURED BUT THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND BOTH CARBON MONOXIDE D
- [SDR 2024FA0000349](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000349.md): Exhaust Pipe · defective · May 1, 2024 · N86UM · Mooney M20E · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > ON APRIL 2, 2024, N86UM (MOONEY M20E), CRASHED DURING AN ATTEMPTED OFF-AIRPORT LANDING NEAR ALPINE, ARKANSAS. THE PILOT WAS NOT INJURED BUT THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND BOTH CARBON M
- [SDR 2024FA0000348](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000348.md): Air Box · broken · May 1, 2024 · N86UM · Mooney M20E · Engine Air Intake System
  > AIRCRAFT CRASHED DURING AN ATTEMPTED OFF-AIRPORT LANDING NEAR ALPINE, ARKANSAS. THE PILOT WAS UNINJURED BUT THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND BOTH CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) DETECTORS ALERTED.
- [SDR 2020FA0000263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000263.md): Indicator · faulty · May 24, 2020 · N93GG · Mooney M20E · Attitude and Direction Data System
  > HAVE HAD THE KI300 ATTITUDE INDICATOR REPLACED TWICE DUE TO BUILDING UP ERRONEOUS ERRORS AND BECOMING UNSAFE IN FLIGHT. IT WARMS UP AND ALIGNS CORRECT, JUST LIKE MY OTHER, BUT AFTER ANYWHERE BETWEEN 10-30 MINS OF FLIGHT IT BECOMES UTTERLY INACCURATE CAUSING A
- [SDR 2017FA0000641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000641.md): Pump · high pressure · Jul 22, 2017 · N7125U · Mooney M20E · Engine Fuel Pump
  > THE MECHANICAL LW-15473 FUEL PUMP WAS BEING REPLACED DUE TO AGE. UPON REVIEW OF LYCOMING SL L255A, IT APPEARED THAT THE 62B26931 WAS A DIRECT REPLACEMENT. UPON INSTALLATION THE AIRCRAFT WAS PULLED OUT FOR A RUN UP. USING THE SAME START TECHNIQUE WE HAVE BEE
- [SDR 2017FA0000625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000625.md): Pump · high pressure · Jul 22, 2017 · N7125U · Mooney M20E · Fuel Boost Pump
  > REPLACED THE ENGINE MOUNTED LW-15473 MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP WITH A 62B26931 PUMP. PER LYCOMING SL L255A, THE 62B26931 PUMP IS A DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR THE LW-15473. THIS WAS ALSO CONFIRMED WITH PHONE CALLS TO THE MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, DURING INITIAL START AF
- [SDR 2015FA0000400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000400.md): Actuator · seized · Aug 15, 2015 · N5620Q · Mooney M20E · Landing Gear Actuator
  > LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR SEIZED DURING GEAR EXTENSION. SEIZURE OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR PREVENTED THE ROTATION OF THE MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM. LOGBOOK ENTRY 281 HRS PRIOR TO FAILURE STATED "CLEANED AND INSPECTED ARMATURE AND BRUSHES IN LANDING GEAR MOTOR."
- [SDR 2014FA0000547](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000547.md): Pump · failed · Sep 23, 2014 · N3241F · Mooney M20E · Engine Fuel Pump
  > ENGINE QUIT DURING TAKEOFF. AFTER CONSIDERABLE TROUBLESHOOTING IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP WAS AFFECTED BY AD 93-11-11. THE PUMP EXHIBITED ALL THE SYMPTOMS AND FAILURES THAT THE AD NOTE ADDRESSED. INSTALLED A FACTORY NEW FUEL PUMP AND
- [SDR 2011FA0000515](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000515.md): Wire Harness · burned · Aug 11, 2011 · N7139V · Mooney M20E · Light System Wiring
  > HID BALLAST WIRE HARNESS THE LIGHT END MELTED AT LIGHT.
- [SDR CA090813008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090813008.md): Switch · unserviceable · Jul 18, 2009 · Mooney M20E · Power Lever
  > AFTER SELECTING GEAR UP, LANDING GEAR INDICATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER WOULD TRIP. ACFT COMPLETED FLIGHT WITH NO INCIDENT, AS THE GEAR IS MANUALLY DRIVEN. UPON INVESTIGATING THE PROBLEM, THE THROTTLE SWITCH WAS DISCOVERED TO BE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. THE SWITC
- [SDR 2009FA0000369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000369.md): Spinner · cracked · Mar 20, 2009 · N79330 · Mooney M20E · Propeller Spinner Section
  > A NEW PROPELLER WAS INSTALLED ON 10/23/08. ON 12/29/08, AFTER 10 HOURS, (2) DIFFERENT CRACKS WERE FOUND AT MOUNTING SCREW HOLES AT THE BLADE CUT OUT IN SPINNER DOME PN: D-5769-1P. A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT WAS SENT PN: 102965P, SN 0810591C AND INSTALLED. ON 3/
- [SDR 2009FA0000357](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000357.md): Spinner · cracked · Dec 29, 2008 · N79330 · Mooney M20E · Propeller Spinner Section
  > A NEW PROPELLER WAS INSTALLED ON 10/23/2008. ON 12/29/2008, AFTER 10 HOURS, 2 DIFFERENT CRACKS WERE FOUND AT MOUNTING SCREW HOLES AT THE BLADE CUTOUT IN SPINNER DOME PN D-5769-1P. A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT WAS SENT PN D-5769-1P. A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT WAS SENT
- [SDR 2008FA0000733](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000733.md): Coupling · failed · Oct 30, 2008 · N204WF · Mooney M20E · Landing Gear Actuator
  > DURING APPROACH FOR LANDING, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE LANDING GEAR TO EXTEND, EITHER NORMALLY OR USING THE EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM. A GEAR-UP LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH ONLY MINOR DAMAGE AND NO INJURIES. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION DETERMINED
- [SDR 2008FA0000587](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000587.md): Dome · cracked · Aug 19, 2008 · N9485V · Mooney M20E · Propeller Spinner Section
  > THE SPINNER ASSY FAILED IN FLIGHT ON A 2.2 HR FLIGHT LEG. APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HRS INTO THE FLIGHT A SMALL SHUDDER WAS FELT AND ALL INDICATION CHECKED NORMAL. THE AC COMPLETED THE FLIGHT AND IT WAS NOTED THAT 4" X 4" SECTION OF THE SPINNER BROKE OFF. THE COWLING
- [SDR 2008FA0000233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000233.md): Cylinder · worn · Mar 18, 2008 · N79337 · Mooney M20E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PILOT REPORTED PARTIAL POWER LOSS ON TAKEOFF. ENG INSP REVEALED THE FOLLOWING DISCREPANCIES AND CORRECTIONS AS NOTE: CYL NR 1 HAD BAD INTAKE VALVE SEAT WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR, AND FUEL INJECTOR AIR SCREEN CONTAMINATED. THIS POSSIBLY CAUSED CYL TO BURN LEAN AND
- [SDR CHI08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CHI08CA035.md): Nut · backed out · Nov 1, 2007 · N5912Q · Mooney M20E · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > NR 3 PISTON CONNECTING ROD SEPARATED FROM THE CRANKSHAFT. PISTON SHEARED MOUNTING STUDS OF CYLINDER HOUSING AT ENGINE CASING. CYLINDER HOUSING SEPARATED FROM ENGINE CASING. ENGINE SHUTDOWN.
- [SDR 2006FA0000995](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000995.md): Crankcase · broken · Jun 9, 2006 · N671DB · Mooney M20E · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > WHEN OUR ENGINE NEEDED A MAJOR OVERHAUL THE CRANKCASE WAS SENT TO DIVCO IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA FOR INSPECTION AND FAA AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION. DIVCO DID REPAIRS AND MACHINE WORK AND CERTIFIED THE CRANKCASE AS AIRWORTHY ON FAA FORM 8130 PER 14 CFR § 43.13 (B).
- [SDR 2005FA0001361](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001361.md): Coupling · failed · May 28, 2005 · N9362V · Mooney M20E · Landing Gear Actuator
  > SUFFERED A GEAR UP LANDING DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE COUPLING BETWEEN THE ACTUATOR AND GEARBOX. (K)
- [SDR CA040712009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040712009.md): Block · corroded · Jun 2, 2004 · Mooney M20E · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > 3 HINGE BLOCKS HAD SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION OVER MUCH OF THEIR SURFACE. ONE BLOCK WAS SPLIT IN HALF AT THE LEADING EDGE. THE FLAP ITSELF HAD MINOR SURFACE CORROSION. THE LEFT FLAP WAS FOUND IN NORMAL CONDITION. THE HINGE BLOCKS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NE
- [SDR 2002FA0000808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000808.md): Crankshaft · failed · Jul 1, 2002 · N5859Q · Mooney M20E · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > NR 3 CYLINDER AND ROD LOOSE FROM CRANKSHAFT AND CASE HALF SENT TO HALF SENT TO REPAIR FACILITY. THEY SAID WRONG OIL PUMP GEARS. FAILED PUMP OIL STARVATION DESTROYED CRANK SHAFT AND ENGINEER.
- [SDR CA020724005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020724005.md): Line · corroded · Jun 25, 2002 · Mooney M20E · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > (CAN) - DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL ODOR IN CABIN AND FUEL STAIN ON LOWER FUSELAGE AREA. CABIN SIDE PANEL REMOVED FOR INSPECTION AND FOUND BOTH RIGID FUEL LINE FROM WING FUEL TANK TO AIRCRAFT FUEL STRAINER CORRODED AND LEAKING FUEL. NEW RIGID FUEL LI
- [SDR 0242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0242.md): Wire · wrong part · Feb 20, 2002 · N5554Q · Mooney M20E · Propeller Hub Section
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND PROPELLER HUB SAFETY WIRE UNDER SIZE -.032. AIRCRAFT PARTS MANUAL CALLS FOR SIZE -.041 SAFETY. INSTALLED PROPER WIRE AND RETURNED TO SERVICE. SIX PRIOR INCIDENTS IN LAST THREE MONTHS. AC 43.13-1B DOES NOT SPECIFY ANYTHING.
- [SDR 2002FA0000342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000342.md): Actuator · failed · Feb 19, 2002 · N79830 · Mooney M20E · Landing Gear Door Actuator
  > AC MADE GEAR UP LANDING DUE TO FAILURE OF GEAR TO EXTEND EITHER ELEC OR MAN. FAILURE TO OPERATE ELEC WAS NOT DETERMINED BUT PROBABLY IN AC GEAR CONTROL SYS. FAILURE TO EXTEND WITH MAN SYS (EMERGENCY) WAS CAUSED BY A STRIPPED GEAR IN MAN DISENGAGE ASSY MOUNTE
- [SDR 0216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0216.md): Pinion Gear · failed · Feb 4, 2002 · N2103W · Mooney M20E · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION AND AD73-21-01 COMPLIANCE, FOUND END THREE THREADS BROKEN OFF, ACTUATOR BLOCK UNABLE TO RETRACK LANDING GEAR. THREADS WHERE CORRORDED AND SEPERATED FROM GEAR. TIME SINCE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION - 90 HOURS. PART NOT REPAIRABLE. REPLAC
- [SDR 2001FA0000252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000252.md): Housing · galled · Aug 14, 2001 · N9240M · Mooney M20E · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > WHEN COMPLYING WITH AD, OIL PUMP IMPELLERS, S1B524, FOUND OIL PUMP BODY GALLED DUE TO FOREIGN MATERIAL PASSING THROUGH OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY. REPLACED OIL PUMP BODY WITH NEW PART. (PHOTOS ATTACHED)
- [SDR 2001FA0000251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000251.md): Impeller · damaged · Aug 14, 2001 · N9240M · Mooney M20E · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > OIL PUMP IMPELLERS S1B 524, FOUND OIL PUMP GEARS TO BE STEEL TYPE BUT NO DOCUMENTATION AS TO WHAT PN THE GEARS WERE. FOUND GEARS HAD FOREIGN MATERIAL HAD PASSED THROUGH THE OIL PUMP. OIL PUMP GEARS WERE NOT AIRWORTHY REGARDLESS OF PART NUMBERS. INSTALLED IM
- [SDR 2001FA0000250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000250.md): Coil · cracked · Aug 14, 2001 · N9240M · Mooney M20E · Magneto/Distributor
  > WHILE REPAIRING LEFT BENDIX S20 SERIES MAGNETO, FOUND MAGNETO COIL CRACKED. REPLACED COIL WITH A NEW TCM COIL PN 10-357165 COIL. ALSO FOUND CRACK IN DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK, REPLACED.
- [SDR 20000330SH002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000330SH002.md): Case · cracked · Mar 6, 2000 · N3419X · Mooney M20E · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > PILOT NOTED OIL LEAK. DURING INSPECTION FOR OIL LEAK, ENGINE CASE WAS FOUND CRACKED BELOW NR 1 CYLINDER BASE PAD. CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 4.5 INCHES PARALLEL TO CYLINDER PAD. ALSO FOUND NR 1 INTAKE TUBE LOOSE.
- [SDR CA000209005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000209005.md): Link · corroded · Jan 27, 2000 · Mooney M20E · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > (CAN) WHILE RPLACING THE RUBBER SHOCKS ON THE NOSE GEAR SHOCK ASSEMBLY, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE POST WHERE THE RUBBER DISCS ARE PLACED.IN ORDER TO DETECT CORROSIONIN THIS AREA,THIS ASSEMBLY HAS TO BE REMOVED AND DISSASEMBLED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3186](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3186.md): Oil Cooler · leaking · Aug 19, 1999 · Mooney M20E · Engine Oil Cooler
  > PART FAILED DURING NORMAL SERVICE DUE TO EPOXY REPAIR FAILURE. EPOXY FAILURE IS COMMON IN OIL COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN REPAIRED USING EPOXY.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2150.md): Spar · corroded · May 8, 1999 · N5636Q · Mooney M20E · Wing Spar
  > LOWER SPAR CAP ON STUB SPAR FROM STA 33 OUTBOARD SUFFERING FROM INTERGRANULAR CORROSION SO SEVERE THAT IT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. CORROSION FOUND WHILE REPLACING DAMAGED OUTBOARD WING ASSEMBLY, AND WAS NOT DETECTABLE FROM INSPECTIONS PERFORMED DURING ANNUAL INS
- [SDR 99ZZZX963](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX963.md): Stud · broken · Feb 3, 1999 · N333WS · Mooney M20E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PILOT REPORTED LOSS IN ENGINE POWER WHILE AIRCRAFT IN CRUISE POWER SETTING. INSPECTION REVEALED BROKEN CYLINDER HOLD-DOWN STUDS, CYLINDER NR 3. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED UNDER OR OVERTORQUE POSSIBLY A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IN HOLD-DOWN STUDS FAILURE.
- [SDR CA990209015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990209015.md): Spindle · cracked · Jan 19, 1999 · Mooney M20E · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) UPON REMOVAL OF WHEEL ASSY, THE WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE GUSSET ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT ASSY WERE FOUND CRACKED. MOONEY INFORMED, AND SUGGESTED THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF IT BEFORE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THAT TO FIND BOTH LEGS CRACKED INDICATES A POSSIBLE HARD
- [SDR 99ZZZX3110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3110.md): Fuel Drain · misinstalled · Nov 22, 1998 · N79340 · Mooney M20E · Fuel Storage
  > RUNNING FUEL LEAK AFER REPLACEMENT OF O-RING ON DRAIN VALVE. ORIGINAL LEAKAGE WAS MINOR FROM AROUND ELONGATED RIVET HOLE ON RETAINING NUT INSTALLATION. HOSE FOR DRAIN VALVE WAS.50 INCH INSTEAD OF.4375 INCH AND NUT WAS OFFSET FROM HOLE BY.1250 INCH DUE TO
- [SDR 99ZZZX589](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX589.md): Push Rod · worn · Jul 20, 1998 · N2585W · Mooney M20E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > THIS ENGINE WAS DISASSEMBLED FOR REPLACEMENT OF 4 CYLINDERS DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. IT HAD 125 HOURS SMOH BY LYCOMING. THE NR 1 ROCKER ARMS WERE FOUND SWITCHED. THE EXHAUST ROCKER IN THE INTAKE POSITION DID NOT DAMAGE, HOWEVER, THE INTAKE ROCKER WORE THE PU
- [SDR 98ZZZX150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX150.md): Valve · failed · Dec 1, 1997 · Mooney M20E · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator
  > RECEIVED PN 53E22144 AND INSTALLED, OIL TEMPERATURE PROBLEM. REMOVED AND HAD TRUED PER SB 1316. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED NUT IMPROPERLY CRIMPED ON NEW VALVE, SEAT COULD NOT SIT SQUARELY ON NUT, NO THREADS PROTRUDED OUT THE TOP OF THE CRIMPED NUT. REPLACED
- [SDR CA970923004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970923004.md): Blade · corroded · Sep 16, 1997 · Mooney M20E · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER BLADE AND THE HUB NUTS (P/N A2043-1) WERE FOUND CORRODED AND WERE REPLACED.
- [SDR CA970520010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970520010.md): Blade · corrosion · May 12, 1997 · Mooney M20E · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. ONE BLADE REJECTED DUE TO CORROSION IN THE BALANCE HOLE. HUB PILOT BORE OVERSIZE AND HUB HAD CORROSION.
- [SDR AU970273](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970273.md): Camshaft · worn · Feb 13, 1997 · Mooney M20E · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) ENGINE WAS BULK STRIPPED FOLLOWING METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTER - CAMSHAFT LOBES FOUND TO BE WORN
- [SDR 97ZZZX367](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX367.md): Prop Assy · corroded · Nov 5, 1996 · Mooney M20E · Propeller Assembly
  > INSP FOUND PROP ASSY P/N 2421 CORRODED.
- [SDR 97ZZZX185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX185.md): Tube · split · Oct 3, 1996 · N333WS · Mooney M20E · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND CABIN STRUCTURAL TUBE NR 340117-119 LT HAD FILLED WITH WATER, FROZEN AND SPLIT OPEN. REPAIRED IAW 43.13-1A. INSPECTED AND SEALED STRUCTURES IAW M20-208B.
- [SDR EY2R9601162](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601162.md): Socket Set Screw · corroded · Oct 1, 1996 · Mooney M20E · Propeller Assembly
  > PROP ASSY SOCKET SCREW CORRODED
- [SDR CA960715201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960715201.md): Battery · leaking · Jul 9, 1996 · Mooney M20E · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (CAN) ON ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE ELT CORROSION WAS NOTED ON THE LOWER END OF THE CASE. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE BATTERY HAD LEAKED AND CORRODED THE INSIDE OF THE CASE AND BOTTOM OF THE PC BOARD.
- [SDR EY2R9600676](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600676.md): Hub · corroded · May 1, 1996 · Mooney M20E · Propeller Hub Section
  > HUB FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2298](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2298.md): Rod End Bearing · failed · Apr 17, 1996 · N5638Q · Mooney M20E · Elevator Control System
  > WHILE PERFORMING A FLIGHT CONTROL OPERATIONAL INSPECTION DURING AN ANNUAL, RESTRICTED MOVEMENT OF ELEVATOR CONTROL WAS NOTED. AFTER MOVING THE ELEVATOR CONTROL THROUGH ITS FULL RANGE OF MOTION 4 TO 5 CYCLES, MOVEMENT BECAME UNRESTRICTED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THE
- [SDR 96ZZZX1705](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1705.md): Engine · seized · Mar 15, 1996 · N1940Y · Mooney M20E · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > AIRCRAFT WAS IN LEVEL FLIGHT AT 13,500 FEET, HAD COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AND SEIZED WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. DECLARED EMERGENCY. GLIDED 17.2 NM BACK TO AIRPORT, LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT AND NO INJURIES. ENGINE SCHEDULED TO BE RE
- [SDR AU960526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960526.md): Wing · corroded · Mar 13, 1996 · Mooney M20E · Wing Main, Frame Structure
  > (AUS) WING CENTRE SECTION SEVERELY CORRODED - THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NEEDED REPAIR: 1.PNO 210022-091 - WING RIB INBOARD FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT - LH 2. PNO 210022-901 - WING RIB INBOARD FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT - RH 3.PNO 210029-4 - WING RIB INBOARD UNDERCARRIAGE BAY 4
- [SDR AU960239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960239.md): Hub · corroded · Feb 28, 1996 · Mooney M20E · Propeller Hub Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER HUB SEVERELY CORRODED INTERNALLY IN HUB CAVITY AND AROUND ATTACHMENT BOLT FILLETS
- [SDR 96ZZZX390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX390.md): Magneto Tab · bent · Dec 29, 1995 · Mooney M20E · Magneto/Distributor
  > OPENED MAGNETO TO TROUBLESHOOT TIMING PROBLEM. FOUND COIL TAB BENT AT DOWNWARD ANGLE SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE STEEL BARREL OF CARBON BRUSH HOLDER TO BE ROTATING ON COIL TAB, DAMAGING IT SUBSTANTIALLY. THE SLICK MANUAL CALLS FOR FLUSH TO.0312 INCH FROM THE PARTIN
- [SDR 96ZZZX72](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX72.md): Valve · defective · Dec 11, 1995 · N7427V · Mooney M20E · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator
  > RED TAG IAW SB 518C ABOUT 85 PERCENT OF THESE VALVES INSPECTED HAVE FAILED IAW SB 518C. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS SB BE MADE AN AD.

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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 aircraft_model_key = 'M20E'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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