# Service difficulty reports: Schweizer G164A

A list on [Schweizer G164A](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-g164a.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2017FA0000196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000196.md): Tire · failed · May 8, 2017 · N171B · Scwzer G164A · Tire
  > TIRE BLEW DURING TAKEOFF CAUSING AIRCRAFT TO VEER TO THE RIGHT OF THE RUNWAY. AIRCRAFT HIT A DITCH, AND LEFT WING STRUCK BURM RUPTURING FUEL TANK. AIRCAFT CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS DESTROYED.
- [SDR 2012FA0000373](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000373.md): Handle · broken · May 27, 2012 · N8380 · Scwzer G164A · Agricultural Spray System
  > ACFT ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURAL OPS. AFTER A PASS ON A FIELD, PILOT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE HOPPER DOOR WITH DRY RELEASE HANDLE. HANDLE BROKE AT ONE HINGE PIVOT POINT RENDERING HANDLE INPUT INOPERATIVE. DUST CONTINUED TO EXIT HOPPER AND PILOT DID NOT WANT TO DISCHA
- [SDR MWR2008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWR2008F00000.md): Cylinder · cracked · May 13, 2008 · N48399 · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING FOLLOWING AN IN-FLIGHT LOSS OF ENG PWR. LANDED IN A FIELD APPROX.7500 MILE FROM APPROACH END OF AIRPORT. POST INCIDENT INSP REVEALED THAT NR 8 ENG CYLINDER HAD FAILED. CYLINDER CRACKED AT UPPER OIL DRAIN FITTING ON EXHAUST ROCKER HS
- [SDR 2007FA0000585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000585.md): Bolt · broken · May 7, 2007 · N5149 · Scwzer G164A · Standard Practices/Structures
  > THE BOLTS FAILED DUE TO LANDING WITH WHEEL LOCKED. THINK THE BOLTS WERE FINE BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0000563](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000563.md): Shaft · rough · May 7, 2007 · N5149 · Scwzer G164A · Landing Gear Brake System
  > ON DISASSEMBLY, THE SHAFT WAS FOUND TO BE QUIET ROUGH, WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE TAB LEVER 149-1 ENGAGES WITH THE SHAFT. THIS IS NOT APPARENT UNTIL IT IS REMOVED AND TAKEN APART, AS SPRING 02-9 OBSCURES THE NEW OF IT. TO PREVENT REOCCURRED THE SHAFT SHOULD BE
- [SDR 2005FA0001258](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001258.md): Cylinder · failed · Aug 6, 2005 · N9041M · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > FOUND NR 8 CYLINDER TO HAVE RUPTURED OUTWARD DURING CRASH INVESTIGATION. ENGINE WAS BEING INSPECTED IAW AD. PERHAPS THIS AD NEEDS TO BE RE-VISITED AS THIS PROBLEM IS TOO COMMON. (GL19299504540) (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0000192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000192.md): Crankshaft · fractured · Feb 7, 2005 · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE CRANKSHAFT REAR HALF FRACTURED IN TWO, JUST AFT OF THE MASTER ROD BEARING JOURNAL. (K)
- [SDR 2004FA0000764](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000764.md): Bushing · obstructed · Jul 2, 2004 · N915X · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > ENGINE LOST POWER ON TAKE-OFF. PILOT LANDED IN BOG AND FLIPPED OVER. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION SHOWED DAMAGE TO INDUCTION IMPELLER. TEARDOWN REVEALED IMPELLER SHAFT SUPPORTED BY TWO BRONZE BUSHINGS WHICH ARE LUBRICATED BY AN.1250 INCH HOLE ON BOTH BUSHINGS AN
- [SDR 2004FA0000535](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000535.md): Bolt · sheared · Jun 23, 2004 · N6567 · Scwzer G164A · Fasteners
  > AIRCRAFT WAS LOADED WITH 1600LBS OF FERTILIZER AND WAS TAKING OFF TO THE SOUTH ON A DIRT RUNWAY. PILOT WAS APPROACHING 65 MPH, WHEN THE RT MAIN WHEEL AND TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT. PROPELLER STRUCK THE GROUND SEVERAL TIMES, CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO FLI
- [SDR 2003FA0000943](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000943.md): Cylinder · cracked · Aug 16, 2003 · N48395 · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > FOUND ALUMINUM CHIPS IN SCREEN. INTERNAL ENGINE INSPECTION REVEALED A 5 INCH LONG CRACK IN THE NR 5 CYLINDER SKIRT.
- [SDR RCO2002F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RCO2002F00001.md): Igniter · broken · May 23, 2002 · N6637 · Scwzer G164A · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > DURING A SCHEDULED PHASE INSPECTION ON THIS AIRCRAFT, THE IGNITERS WERE REMOVED FOR TEST AND WEAR CHECK. ONE IGNITOR WAS MISSING THE CENTER ELECTRODE. THIS PART HAS 150 HOUR SENSE IT WAS REPLACED AT THE LAST INSPECTION. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION THE CENTER ELE
- [SDR AUS20011460](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011460.md): Propeller · faulty · Dec 2, 2001 · Scwzer G164A · Propeller Assembly
  > (AUS) THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS WERE FOUND ON THE PROPELLER WHEN RECEIVED FOR OVERHAUL:-1. ZERO BEARING TENSION ON BOTH BLADES2. REAR BARREL HALF HAS BEEN DRILLED, TAPPED AND GREASE NIPPLES FITTED. NO CERTIFICATION COULD BE FOUND TO SUBSTANTIATE THIS MODIFICATION
- [SDR 20010501CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010501CW006.md): Cylinder · cracked · Mar 13, 2001 · N5076 · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NO RECORDS ON CYLINDERS. AIRCRAFT LOST POWER AFTER TAKE OFF AND LANDED LONG, RAN INTO WOODS (DESTROYED AIRCRAFT) PILOT UNHURT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NR 2 ENGINE CYLINDER VAS CRACKED FROM THE INTAKE VALVE HOLE TO SPARK PLUG HOLE, ALMOST COMPLETELY AROUND
- [SDR 20000504SH011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000504SH011.md): Gear · failed · Mar 3, 2000 · N6637 · Scwzer G164A · Magneto/Distributor
  > AIRCRAFT WAS INVOLVED IN PART 137 OPERATIONS, DURING A TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE STARTED TO MIS-FIRE AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO ABORT TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT OVER-RAN THE RUNWAY CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. INVESTIGATION BY FAA REVEALED A NON-FUNCTIONING LT MAGNETO. O
- [SDR 99ZZZX3065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3065.md): Impeller Shaft · broken · Jul 6, 1999 · N7869 · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > PRIOR TO DISASSEMBLY, A 'GRATING' OR 'RATCHETING' NOISE COULD BE HEARD AT A CONSTANT LOCATION DURING CRANKSHAFT ROTATION WITH THE NOSE OF THE ENGINE RACING DOWN. THE ACCESSORY CASE AND COLLECTOR CASE WERE REMOVED AS A UNIT. UPON REMOVAL, A SINGLE GEAR TOOTH
- [SDR 20000714SH009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000714SH009.md): Rudder · corroded · Apr 15, 1999 · N5304 · Scwzer G164A · Rudder, Spar/Rib
  > AN INTERNAL INSPECTION OF THE RUDDER SPAR RECEIVED CORROSION. AD 78-08-09 REQUIRES AN EXTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION EACH 300 HRS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED AN INTERNAL INSPECTION AT EACH ANNUAL AND FOR ALL G-164 SERIES AIRCRAFT. (X)
- [SDR CA980610012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980610012.md): Blade · corroded · Jun 3, 1998 · Scwzer G164A · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. CORROSION FOUND BORES WERE POLISHED, FILLETS MACHINED, LEADING EDGE FILED, THRUST WASHED GROUND AND BLADE ANODIZED. A COUNTERWEIGHT BRACKET AND THE COUNTERWEIGHT BEARINGS WERE FOUND WORN AND THEY WERE REPLAC
- [SDR CA980608010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980608010.md): Blade · damage · Jun 1, 1998 · Scwzer G164A · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER BLADE FOUND WITH STONE DAMAGE AND THE CYLINDER WAS FOUND CORRODED. THE PROP BLADE WAS TRIMMED AND A NEW CYLINDER LINER WAS INSTALLED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2164.md): Cylinder · cracked · May 18, 1998 · N48695 · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > INSPECTION FOUND NR 4 CYLINDER CRACKED IN ROCKER BOSS AREA.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3942](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3942.md): Supercharger · bearing failed · Aug 12, 1997 · N48395 · Scwzer G164A · Power Recovery Turbine
  > PLASTIC BEARING CAGE FAILED. CAUSED BEARING TO FAIL RESULTING IN TOTAL SUPERCHARGER FAILURE.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3889](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3889.md): Brake Assy · not modified · Aug 1, 1997 · N941X · Scwzer G164A · Landing Gear Brake System
  > INSPECTION FINDING THAT AG CATS 'G164A' MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 15, 1967, HAVE NOT BEEN MODIFIED PER ENGINEERING CHANGE ORDER S164-1845. CHANGE PREVENTS CHANCE OF ACCIDENTAL LOCKING OF RT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER DURING FLIGHT MANEUVERING.
- [SDR 97ZZZX1320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1320.md): Gauge · reads low · Mar 1, 1997 · N84PG · Scwzer G164A · Manifold Pressure (MP) Indicating
  > INVESTIGATION FOR CONTINUING CYLINDER PROBLEMS, CRACKS, ETC., FOUND MANIFOLD PRESSURE GAUGE READING LOW. VERIFIED INCORRECT READING PER BARO PRESSURE. SUSPECT OVERBOOST OF CYLINDERS DUE TO INCORRECT MP GAUGE READING.
- [SDR 97ZZZX1064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1064.md): Cylinder · cracked · Sep 15, 1996 · N8866H · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > INSPECTION FOUND NR 4 CYLINDER CRACKED AROUND HEAD OF CYLINDER JUST ABOVE THE TOP OF THE CYLINDER BARREL.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3932](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3932.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 22, 1996 · N8605H · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ENGINE INSPECTION FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER HEAD HAD CRACKED FROM FORWARD SPARK PLUG BOSS UP OVER CENTER OF CYLINDER HEAD AROUND BELOW EXHAUST PORT, FORWARD AT CYLINDER HEAD/BARREL ATTACH AREA, BACK TO LOWER SIDE OF FORWARD SPARK PLUG BOSS.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5593](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5593.md): Valve · stretched · Jul 18, 1996 · N5291 · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > DURING SPRAY APPLICATION, CYLINDER HOLD-DOWN STUDS SHEARED 8 OF 10. THE CYLINDER CAME LOOSE RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER AND FORCED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. NO RECOMMENDATION.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3813](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3813.md): Cylinder · head leakage · Jun 10, 1996 · N5296 · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > OVER LAST 200 HOURS, CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED ON 3 CYLINDERS IN FLIGHT OR ON TAKEOFF. THE 4TH CYLINDER HAD STAINS AND LEAKAGE AND REMOVED BEFORE FAILURES, BUT WAS NOT BETWEEN NR 2 AND NR 3 FIN PER AD 78-08-07. IT WAS LEAKING BETWEEN TOP STEEL FIN AND NR 1 ALU
- [SDR 96ZZZX2997](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2997.md): Piston · ring broke · May 17, 1996 · N6565 · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > FIRST OR SECOND COMPRESSION RING BROKE CAUSING RING LANDS TO WEAR BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND RING LAND AND THROUGH PISTON HEAD. COMBUSTION HEAT BURNED HOLE LARGER DIRECTING PRESSURE TO ENGINE CASE. THIS PRESSURE BLEW THE ENGINE OIL OVERBOARD. THIS RESULTED IN
- [SDR 96ZZZX2960](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2960.md): Cylinder · cracked · May 14, 1996 · N6620Q · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > PILOT EXPERIENCED POPPING, MISFIRING, AND POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF. AN UNSUCCESSFUL OFF AIRPORT LANDING MADE. AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 8 CYLINDER CRACKED BETWEEN SPARK PLUG BOSSES AND DOWN TO BARREL ON BAC
- [SDR 96ZZZX3561](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3561.md): Cylinder · cracked · May 6, 1996 · N48395 · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > INSPECTION FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER CRACKED HORIZONTALLY THROUGH SPARK PLUG BUSHING ON FORWARD FACE.
- [SDR 97ZZZX423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX423.md): Master Cyl · screws failed · May 1, 1996 · Scwzer G164A · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve
  > AFTER LANDING, THE PILOT WAS TURNING THE AIRPLANE AROUND ON THE GROUND TO TAXI BACK FOR ANOTHER LOAD, WHEN THE LEFT BRAKE PEDAL TIPPED FORWARD BEYOND THE NORMAL BRAKING ACTION AND SEEMED DISCONNECTED, AND THE BRAKE DID NOT WORK ANYMORE. INSP FOUND THE THREE S
- [SDR 96ZZZX673](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX673.md): Strut · corroded · Dec 26, 1995 · N84PG · Scwzer G164A · Wing Structure
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A RIVET HEAD FOUND MISSING FROM LOWER FITTING ON THE LT 'N' STRUT. DURING ATTEMPT TO REPAIR, STRUT WAS REMOVED AND SEVERE CORROSION WAS FOUND WHICH CAUSED REDUCTION OF WALL THICKNESS BY 40 PERCENT.
- [SDR 95ZZZX4489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4489.md): Cylinder · failed · Jul 27, 1995 · N6636Q · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEAD HAD CRACKED ON THE EXHAUST ROCKER BOX ASSEMBLY AREA CAUSING ENGINE TO QUIT AND AIRCRAFT CRASHED.
- [SDR 95ZZZX1307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1307.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 14, 1995 · N9041Q · Scwzer G164A · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > CRACK IN WING SKIN, EMANATING FROM NOSE PIECE SUPPORT OF AUTO FLAGGER. THIS ITEM INSTALLED IN WING SKIN AFT OF FRONT SPAR. SUBMITTER STATED DRAWING REQUIRES THIS ITEM BE LOCATED/INSTALLED IN UPPER REAR FLANGE OF FRONT SPAR: FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLI

## 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 = 'G164A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-g164a/reports

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