# Service difficulty reports: N2611X

A list on [N2611X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2611X.md).

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first.

- [SDR HYIA20250725001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20250725001.md): Fitting · cracked · Jul 23, 2025 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
  > DURING SCHEDULED NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING AS NOTED IN CESSNA SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION DOCUMENT (SID) 57-10-16, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE RIGHT HAND INBOARD NACELLE FITTING (OEM P/N: 5292029-30) THIS CRACK MEASURES APPROXIMATELY.104 INCHES LONG ON THE LOWER O
- [SDR HYIA20250203001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20250203001.md): Transistor · burned · Jan 31, 2025 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > PILOT REPORTED A BURNING SMELL IN THE CABIN AFTER TURNING ON INSTRUMENT LIGHTS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND CO PILOT DIMMING CONTROLLER RESISTOR R1 AND HEAT SINK TRANSISTOR ASSY #7 TRANSISTOR BURNT. REMOVED AND REPLACED RESISTOR AND HEAT SINK ASSY WITH NO
- [SDR HYIA20241213002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20241213002.md): Circuit Breaker · failed · Dec 12, 2024 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Electrical Power System
  > PILOT REPORTED PLASTIC BURNING SMELL IN CABIN SMELLS FROM LEFT C/B PANEL. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE STROBE LIGHT SWITCH INOP. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR HYIA20240830001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20240830001.md): Switch · failed · Aug 29, 2024 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Propeller/Rotor Anti-Ice/De-Ice System
  > PILOT REPORTED STRONG BURNING SMELL IN COCKPIT. NOTICED PROP DE-ICE GAUGE WAS ON BUT THE SWITCH WAS OFF. CYCLED SWITCH BREAKER. DE-ICE GAUGE TURNED OFF, BUT SWITCH REMAINED LOOSE. THEY PULLED C/B'S AS PRECAUTION. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT TO BAD SWITCH. BYPASSED
- [SDR HYIA20240524003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20240524003.md): Nut · excess play · May 20, 2024 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · DC Generating System
  > UPON REMOVAL OF AN ALTERNATOR FOR AN INTERNAL OIL LEAK, THE HUB NUT WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE, ALLOWING THE THRUST WASHER TO ROTATE BY HAND. THE COTTER PIN REMAINED IN PLACE. THE UNIT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE PENDING FURTHER INVESTIGATION.
- [SDR HYIA20200422001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20200422001.md): Bushing · migrated · Apr 21, 2020 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE RIGHT ENGINE CYLINDER #6 IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OF THE #6 CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE AND MIGRATING. THE CONNECTING ROD AND CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED.
- [SDR HYIA20200313001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20200313001.md): Hose · broken · Mar 10, 2020 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Brake System
  > PILOT REPORTED RIGHT BRAKE FAILURE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE FLEXIBLE HOSE CONNECTED TO THE RIGHT MASTER CYLINDER BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FLEXIBLE HOSE, AND PREFORMED BLAKE BLEEDING PROCEDURES. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR HYIA20161108181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20161108181.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Oct 16, 2016 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION; EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE.
- [SDR HYIA20160913147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160913147.md): Cylinder · low pressure · Sep 17, 2016 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION; EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE.
- [SDR HYIA201609020114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA201609020114.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Aug 30, 2016 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE.
- [SDR HYIA20160802003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160802003.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Jun 8, 2016 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE.
- [SDR HYIA20160104002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160104002.md): Caliper · defective · Dec 30, 2015 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Brake
  > PILOT REPORTED BRAKES FAILED ON PARKING. R & R THE LT BRAKE CALIPER & SERVICED BOTH LT & RT BRAKE SYSTEMS. OPERATIONAL & LEAK CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HYIA20151223003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20151223003.md): Alternator · intermittent · Dec 19, 2015 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · DC Generator-Alternator
  > PILOT REPORTED BOTH ALTERNATORS KEPT GOING OUT INFLIGHT. INSPECTED ALTERNATORS IAW MM CH 24. RAN ENGS & ALTERNATORS, ALL OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HYIA20150918001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20150918001.md): Door · open · Sep 14, 2015 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > PILOT REPORTED THE LT WING LOCKER OPENED DURING FLIGHT. INSPECTED THE DOOR WITH NO DISCREPANCIES FOUND.
- [SDR HYIA20150624001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20150624001.md): Line · faulty · Jun 17, 2015 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Manifold Pressure (MP) Indicating
  > PILOT REPORTED LT ENG NOT RESPONSIVE TO THROTTLE CHANGES, DEVELOPING AMBIENT PRESS. ENG SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. INSPECTED THE LT ENG & FOUND A BAD MANIFOLD PRESS, MAP, LINE. REPLACED LINE, RAN ENG & FOUND TO BE WITHIN OPERATING LIMITS IAW MM CHAPTER 72 & 81.
- [SDR HYIA20140439114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20140439114.md): Spar · cracked · Apr 28, 2014 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Wing Spar
  > DURING A SCHEDULED MX EVENT, TWO CRACKS WERE FOUND AT THE AFT CARRY THROUGH SPAR WEB FLANGES. THE CRACKS WERE APPROXIMATELY.75 INCHES IN LENGTH & WERE LOCATED AT FS 186.15, RBL 7.75 AT THE FWD & AFT SPAR FLANGE. THE DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED IAW ENGINEERING DRAWI
- [SDR HYIA20130629106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20130629106.md): Starter · loose · Jun 26, 2013 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Engine Starter
  > DURING TAKEOFF, THE CREW REPORTED LT ENGINE DECREASING OIL PRESSURE. THE CREW ELECTED TO FEATHER THE PROP, SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE AND RETURN TO ORIGINAL BASE. CONTRACT MX PERFORMED AN INITIAL INSP AND DETERMINED THE LEFT STARTER HAD SEPARATED FROM THE STARTER A
- [SDR HYIA20130605100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20130605100.md): Web · cracked · May 31, 2013 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING A ROUTINE SCHEDULED INSPECTION, A.62" CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE RT SIDE OF THE FORWARD SPAR WEB AT BS 154.50. DAMAGE WAS MAPPED AND SENT TO ENGINEERING. THE DAMAGED AREA WAS REPAIRED IAW A REPAIR DEFINITION SUPPLIED AND SUBSTANTIATED BY REPORT AAS-SSR-1
- [SDR HYIA20130426001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20130426001.md): Engine · damaged · Apr 25, 2013 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT DURING CRUISE, NOTICED DECREASING MANIFOLD PRESSURE AS WELL AS DIMINISHING OIL PRESSURE ON THE RT ENGINE AT 6,000". CREW SHUTDOWN ENGINE IN FLIGHT. LANDED SAFELY AT DESTINATION AIRPORT. ON MX INSPECTION, DISCOVERED CONNECTING RODS
- [SDR HYIA20140414030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20140414030.md): Drag Brace · cracked · Nov 28, 2012 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AT SCHEDULED INSPECTION, NLG DRAG BRACE, PN 5142002-5 WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED IN THE AREA OF NLG ACTUATOR ATTACH POINT. METHOD OF INSPECTION WAS DYE PENETRANT. THIS CRACK WAS FOUND TO BE BEYOND LIMIT ALLOWABLE OF MEB91-11R1. THIS UNIT HAS BEEN SCRAPPED & A
- [SDR HYIA20121126002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20121126002.md): Bolt · missing · Nov 24, 2012 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Main Landing Gear
  > PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING LANDING ROLLOUT, THE AIRPLANE YAWED TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY TAXI THE ACFT OFF THE RUNWAY. UPON MX INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BOLT WAS MISSING FROM THE RT MLG TORQUE LINK AND THAT THE GEAR HAD SPUN 180
- [SDR HYIA20120817001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20120817001.md): Alternator · failed · Aug 13, 2012 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · DC Generator-Alternator
  > PILOT REPORTED AT APPLICATION OF TAKEOFF POWER, SMOKE BEGAN ENTERING THE COCKPIT FROM THE RT SIDE. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND ACFT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY SHUTDOWN AND EVACUATED. ON INSPECTION BY MX, SEVERAL PANELS IN COCKPIT WERE INSPECTED AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF SMO
- [SDR HYIA20140415077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20140415077.md): Drag Brace · cracked · Aug 9, 2012 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AT SCHEDULED INSPECTION, NLG DRAG BRACE, PN 5142002-5, WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED IN THE AREA OF NLG ACTUATOR ATTACH POINT. METHOD OF INSPECTION WAS DYE PENETRANT. THIS CRACK WAS FOUND TO BE WITHIN ALLOWABLE LIMIT OF MEB91-11R1. THIS UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED IAW
- [SDR HYIA2012021339811](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA2012021339811.md): Switch · arced · Feb 13, 2012 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Heating System
  > HEATER FAILED IN FLIGHT. ACFT DIVERTED, DUE TO ODOR OF ELECTRICAL BURNING AND SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT AREA. MX FOUND THE CYCLING SWITCH POINTS ON THE HEATER WERE ARCHING. R & R THE HEATER AND CYCLING POINTS TO CLEAR DISCREPANCY.
- [SDR HYIA20140415042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20140415042.md): Drag Brace · cracked · Apr 5, 2011 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AT SCHEDULED INSPECTION, NLG DRAG BRACE, OEM PN 5142002-5, WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED IN THE AREA OF NLG ACTUATOR ATTACH POINT. METHOD OF INSPECTION WAS DYE PENETRANT. THIS CRACK WAS FOUND TO BE WITHIN ALLOWABLE LIMIT. THIS UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED IAW PROCEDURE
- [SDR HYIA2611XKG102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA2611XKG102.md): Gyro · odor · Mar 29, 2010 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > IN CLIMB CONFIGURATION, (APPROX 1800 FT), CREW REPORTED HEADING FLAG IN VIEW. CLIMBING THROUGH 2000 FT, CREW REPORT STRONG SMELL "CHLORINE LIKE ODOR". CREW ELECTED TO RETURN TO BASE, AFTER CONCLUDING THAT THERE MAY BE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT, OR POSSIBLE
- [SDR HYIA2611XWS](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA2611XWS.md): Static Inverter · burned · Jan 5, 2010 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Pitot/Static System
  > CREW REPORTED DURING CLIMB OUT, THE WIRING LOCATED ON THE LT SIDE OF THE HEATED (ELECTRIC) WINDSHIELD SPARKED, AND SMOKE IMMEDIATELY DEVELOPED. WINDSHIELD HEAT WAS TURNED OFF, AND THE SMOKE DISCONTINUED. ICE BEGAN TO DEVELOPE ON WINDSHIELD, RESULTING IN A TURN
- [SDR HYIA2611XNLG105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA2611XNLG105.md): Switch · out of rig · Oct 5, 2009 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > CREW REPORTED, ON APPROACH, NORMAL GEAR DOWN INDICATION UNTIL FLAPS WERE SELECTED BEYOND 15 DEGREES. GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND NOSE GEAR DOWN LOCK LIGHT FLICKERED, GEAR WARNING HORN SOUNDED. ABORTED APPROACH TO TROUBLESHOOT SYS. SUBSEQUENT GEAR EXT
- [SDR HYIA2611XAVSWX](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA2611XAVSWX.md): Circuit Breaker · unserviceable · Aug 30, 2009 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · DC Power Distribution System
  > PREFLIGHT, CREW REPORTED AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH INOPERATIVE. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH. SYS CHECKS OK. ACFT RELEASED BACK TO SERVICE.
- [SDR HYIAN2611X](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIAN2611X.md): Engine · failed · Jun 7, 2009 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > ON FINAL APPROACH, PILOT REPORTED LEFT ENGINE STARTED TO SPUTTER, AND RUN ROUGH, FOLLOWED BY SEVERE VIBRATION AND ENGINE STOPPAGE. MAINTENANCE FOUND CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE LEFT ENGINE WITH A LARGE HOLE IN THE TOP ENGINE CASE FROM CONNECTING ROD PENETRATI
- [SDR HYIA20090330001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20090330001.md): Limit Switch · unserviceable · Mar 30, 2009 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Heating System
  > CREW REPORTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AIRCRAFT, DETERMINED SOURCE OF SMOKE TO BE FROM AIRCRAFT HEATER DUCT LIMIT SWITCH. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED HEATER DUCT LIMIT SWITCH. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR HYIA2611X](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA2611X.md): Engine · failed · May 27, 2007 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > RIGHT ENGINE FAILURE ON 1/2 MILE FINAL TO RUNWAY 25 AT PVC, CREW FEATHERED ENGINE AND LANDED. LATER INSPECTION ON 5-27-07 FOUND INTERNAL FAILURE IN THE RIGHT ENGINE. ENGINE REMOVED AND REPLACED ON 5-28-07. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE AND ENG TO BE SENT TO MANUF
- [SDR HYIA052707](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA052707.md): Engine · failed · May 27, 2007 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Engine Emergency Shutdown System
  > RIGHT ENGINE FAILURE ON 1/2 MILE FINAL TO RUNWAY 25 AT PVC, CREW FEATHERED ENGINE AND LANDED. LATER INSPECTION ON 5-27-07 FOUND INTERNAL FAILURE IN THE RIGHT ENGINE. ENGINE REMOVED AND REPLACED ON 5-28-07. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE AND ENG TO BE SENT TO MANUF
- [SDR HYI2005F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYI2005F00004.md): Seat · broken · Mar 7, 2005 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Passenger Compartment Equipment
  > PILOT REPORTED FIXED BACK DOUBLE PASSENGER SEAT BROKEN. MAINTENANCE FOUND SEAT SEPARATED FROM PEDASTAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT AND SENT BACK TO ORIGINAL MFG FOR REPAIR. SEAT WAS INSTALLED UNDER AVIATION FABRICATOR STC SA2716CE. (K)
- [SDR HYI2003F00012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYI2003F00012.md): Master Switch · burned · Aug 18, 2003 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Central Warning
  > CLIMBING THROUGH 1000 FEET, CREW NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH, TURNED OFF SWITCH, TURNED ON ALTERNATE AVIONICS SWITCH, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MECHANIC REMOVED OLD, REPLACED SWITCH.
- [SDR 20001204SH015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001204SH015.md): Seal · leaking · Oct 18, 2000 · N2611X · Cessna 402C · Heating System
  > AFTER DEPARTURE, CREW SMELLED FUEL AND RETURNED TO LAND, LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND HEATER FUEL FILTERS LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACED GASKET. OPS AND LEAK CHECKED OK. AIRCRAFT RELEASED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (X)

## 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 n_number = 'N2611X' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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