# Service difficulty reports: N548GA A list on [N548GA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N548GA.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR HYIA20251027001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20251027001.md): Fitting · corroded · Oct 24, 2025 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Wing, Attach Fittings > DURING MAINTENANCE A SMALL AREA OF SURFACE CORROSION WAS VISUALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE TOP FACE OF THE VERTICAL LEG OF THE 0822550-43 WING ATTACH FITTING (LT LOWER AFT). THIS CORROSION MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 1.5 INCHES LONG, BY.125 INCHES WIDE WITH AN APPROXIMAT - [SDR HYIA20251013001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20251013001.md): Beam · cracked · Oct 9, 2025 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame > DURING MAINTENANCE A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE INBOARD FACE OF THE RIGHT INBD ENGINE BEAM IN THE AREA OF THE VERTICAL ATTACH CHANNELS FOR THE CROSSOVER BEAM. THIS CRACK WAS DISCOVERED AFTER CHANGING THE CROSSOVER BEAM VERTICAL ATTACH BRACKET P/N: 5654107-15 - [SDR HYIA20230425001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20230425001.md): Fitting · cracked · Apr 23, 2024 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame > DURING MAINTENANCE A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE OUTBOARD LEG OF THE RIGHT HAND INBOARD NACELLE FITTING, (P/N: 5292029-22) THIS CRACK MEASURES APPROXIMATELY.250 INCHES LONG AND WAS DISCOVERED USING THE LIGHTED BORESCOPE INSPECTION PROCEDURE AS OUTLINED IN TEX - [SDR HYIA20240131001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20240131001.md): Fitting · cracked · Jan 29, 2024 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach Fittings > WHILE PERFORMING THE LIGHTED BORESCOPE PROCEDURE AS OUTLINED IN TEXTRON MEL-54-02 R2 TO SATISFY AS2017-10-19, A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF THE RIGHT HAND OUTBOARD NACELLE FITTING. THIS CRACK MEASURES.0799 IN LENGTH AND ITS LOCATION IS CONSI - [SDR HYIA20210603001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20210603001.md): Rib · cracked · Jun 1, 2021 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead > DURING MAINTENANCE A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LEFT HAND CLOSEOUT RIB (P/N: 5122115-55) AT L.W.S. 106.79. THIS CRACK ORIGINATES FROM A HOLE IN THE FORWARD ROW OF FASTENERS COMMON TO THE AFT MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION SUPPORT PLATE AND TRAVELS FORWARD AN APPR - [SDR HYIA20190226001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20190226001.md): Crossbeam · cracked · Feb 25, 2019 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon Structure > DURING MAINTENANCE A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LEFT HAND CROSSOVER BEAM (P/N: 5654104-11). THIS CRACK IS IN THE AREA OF THE EXHAUST MOUNT FOR THE INBOARD EXHAUST ELBOW (APPROXIMATELY LEFT WING STATION: 87.44) THE CRACK MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 1.964 INCHES IN - [SDR HYIA20171017002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20171017002.md): Beam · cracked · Oct 9, 2017 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Engine Mount Section > WHILE PREFORMING OTHER MAINTENANCE, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE AFT OUTBOARD SIDE OF THE RT INBOARD ENGINE BEAM. THE FASTENER HOLE WAS OUT OF TOLERANCE FOR THE PRESCRIBED FASTENER. THE BEAM WAS REPLACED. - [SDR HYIA20171017001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20171017001.md): Fitting · cracked · Oct 9, 2017 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach Fittings > WHILE CONDUCTING SID 57-10-16 INSPECTION, TWO CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED ON THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF THE INBOARD FITTING, JUST FORWARD OF THE SPAR STRAP. THE FITTING WAS REPLACED. - [SDR HYIA20170822002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20170822002.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Aug 19, 2017 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CREW REPORTED 'INTERMITTENT ENGINE MISFIRE IN FLIGHT. NO PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS WERE TAKEN BY THE CREW AND THE ACFT LANDED SAFELY AT ITS INTENDED DESTINATION WITH NO ISSUES. INSPECTION DISCOVERED LOW DIFFERENTIAL COMPRESSION CHECK RESULT AT CYLINDER NR 5 FOR - [SDR HYIA20170828010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20170828010.md): Fitting · cracked · May 4, 2017 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach Fittings > DURING A SID 57-10-16 INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE LT OUTBOARD NACELLE FITTING. THE CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE INBOARD SIDE, JUST FORWARD OF THE SPAR STRAP. THE CRACK MEASURED.145 IN LENGTH. - [SDR HYIA20170221001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20170221001.md): Pump · leaking · Feb 20, 2017 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Heating System > THE PILOT REPORTED HEATER FAILED IN FLIGHT, MAY WORK ON THE GROUND. ADDITIONALLY INDICATED AN ODOR OF GAS ON CLIMB OUT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE HEATER AND FOUND THE HEATER FUEL PUMP LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE HEATER FUEL PUMP. AFTER CONDUCTING AN OP - [SDR HYIA20151203003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20151203003.md): Pump · defective · Nov 26, 2015 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Heating System > PILOT REPORTED FUEL SMELL WITH HEATER RUNNING IN FLIGHT. R & R THE HEATER FUEL PUMP & HEATER FUEL LINE. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR HYIA20151124001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20151124001.md): Unknown · odor · Nov 18, 2015 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Air Distribution System > PILOT REPORTED STRONG FUEL SMELL IN CABIN WITH HEATER ON. INSPECTED HEATER FUEL LINES WITH NO LEAKS NOTED. AS PRECAUTION, CLEANED HEATER SPARK PLUG & FUEL NOZZLE. OPERATIONALLY CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR HYIA20140414038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20140414038.md): Drag Brace · cracked · Nov 29, 2012 · N548GA · 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 HYIA20140415047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20140415047.md): Drag Brace · cracked · Apr 12, 2011 · N548GA · 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 HYIA548GARTGR](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA548GARTGR.md): Uplock Hook · worn · Jan 21, 2011 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > CREW REPORTED, AFTER TAKEOFF, UPON GEAR RETRACTION, GREEN DOWNLOCK LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED, HYD PRESSURE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH RED GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT. LANDING GEAR CONTINUED TO CYCLE IN AND OUT OF THE WHEEL WELLS. AFTER LEVELING AT 1000 FT, EMERGENC - [SDR HYIA548GAHTR](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA548GAHTR.md): Limit Switch · shorted · Dec 24, 2010 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Heating System > CREW REPORTED, WHILE IN CRUISE, SMOKE APPEARED IN THE CABIN, ALONG WITH A ELECTRICAL ODOR. EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED, AFTER WHICH ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WAS TURNED OFF. FUEL SUPPLY TO HEATER WAS ALSO SHUT OFF. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, THE SMOKE AND ODOR DISSIPATE - [SDR HYIA548GALENG](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA548GALENG.md): Engine · unserviceable · Sep 17, 2009 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Engine (Reciprocating) > CREW REPORTED LT ENGINE POWER LOSS ENROUTE. ENGINE WAS SECURED AND PROPELLER FEATHERED. CREW ELECTED TO DIVERT TO HYA WHERE AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND 3 INCH DIAMETER HOLE IN RIGHT CRANKCASE HALF. MAINTEN - [SDR 04052005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/04052005.md): Uplock Switch · inoperative · Apr 5, 2005 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Position and Warning > AIRCRAFT HAD THE HYDRAULIC LIGHT REMAIN ILLUMINATED AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. MAINTENANCE WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE, THE LT DOWNLOCK SWITCH WAS RESEALED AND LUBRICATED, FLIGHT CHECK UNSATISFACTORY, STILL UNABLE TO DUPLICATE ON GROUND, REPLACED NOSE UPLOCK SWITCH AN - [SDR HYI2003F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYI2003F00004.md): Pin · sheared · Mar 27, 2003 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > TACHOMETER INOPERATIVE, RT DRIVE GEAR DOWEL PIN BROKE ON OIL PUMP GEAR. REMOVED OIL PUMP HOUSING COVER, REPLACED DRIVE PIN AND REINSTALLED COVER. - [SDR HYI2001F00012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYI2001F00012.md): Master Switch · failed · Nov 19, 2001 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · DC Power Distribution System > ON PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH FAILED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED SWITCH AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. - [SDR 20001205SH009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001205SH009.md): Pin · broken · Nov 3, 2000 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Passenger/Crew Doors > DURING FLIGHT, UPPER CABIN DOOR OPENED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND FORWARD LATCH PIN BROKEN AT BELLCRANK ATTACH POINT. REPLACED LATCH PIN AND ASSIST SPRINGS AND RELEASED THE AIRCRAFT BACK TO SERVICE. (X) - [SDR 20000907SH038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000907SH038.md): Bearing · destroyed · May 12, 2000 · N548GA · Cessna 402C · Propeller Governor > PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF POWER ON TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE FOUND PROPELLER GOVERNOR LEAKING OIL AND CONFIRMED POWER LOSS. CHANGED GOVERNOR AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. TEAR DOWN OF GOVERNOR REVEALED INTERNAL FAILURE CAUSED BY BEARING FAILURE. (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 = 'N548GA' AND registry_match = 'registration' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N548GA/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.