# Service difficulty reports: N618CA A list on [N618CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N618CA.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR HYIA20181031002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20181031002.md): Spar Cap · corroded · Oct 31, 2018 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Wing Spar > DURING MAINTENANCE CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LEFT HAND UPPER AFT SPAR CAP (P/N: 5122041-21). THIS CORROSION IS LOCATED BETWEEN LWS 229.71 AND 224.71, AND MEASURES.032 INCHES DEEP. THIS MEASUREMENT EXCEEDS THE LIMITS FOUND IN MEB95-11R1. THIS CAP WILL BE - [SDR HYIA20181024001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20181024001.md): Spar Cap · corroded · Oct 23, 2018 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Wing Spar > DURING MAINTENANCE CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LEFT HAND LOWER AFT SPAR CAP P/N 5122041-23, AT APPROXIMATE L.W.S. 215.20. THIS CORROSION IS MEASURED TO A DEPTH OF.019 INCHES AND IS BEYOND LIMITS FOUND IN MEB95-11R1. THIS CAP WILL BE REPLACED. - [SDR HYIA20160913151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160913151.md): A/C Pack · damaged · Sep 24, 2016 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION; EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE. - [SDR HYIA20160913150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160913150.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Sep 24, 2016 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION; EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE. - [SDR HYIA201608003018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA201608003018.md): Ring · damaged · Jun 30, 2016 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. PISTON SHOWS SIGNS OF DAMAGED RINGS. - [SDR HYIA201608003017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA201608003017.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Jun 30, 2016 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE. - [SDR HYIA20150903001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20150903001.md): Unknown · odor · Aug 29, 2015 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Air Distribution System > PILOT REPORTED FUEL SMELL IN CABIN. INSPECTED LT & RT WING FUEL LINES, CABIN FUEL LINE, HEATER FUEL LINES & ENG LT & RT FUEL LINES, NO LEAKS NOTED. - [SDR HYIA20150729002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20150729002.md): O-Ring · leaking · Jul 26, 2015 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System > PILOT REPORTED FUEL ODOR IN CABIN. FOUND THE FUEL SUMP ON LEFT WING LEAKING. R & R O-RING ON SUMP. OPERATIONAL & LEAK CHECK GOOD. - [SDR HYIA20150102001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20150102001.md): Caliper · defective · Jan 1, 2015 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Brake > THE BRAKES VERY WEAK, LT BRAKE IS NON-EXISTENT. R & R THE LT MLG CALIPER ASSEMBLY IAW MM CH 32-40-00. RT & LT BRAKES SERVICED IAW MM 12-10-05. OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR HYIA20140929001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20140929001.md): Brake Sys · low · Sep 26, 2014 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Brake System > VERY POOR BRAKING ALMOST NOTHING. THIS WAS NOTED AFTER DEPARTURE WHICH INDICATES THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND ON LANDING. THE BRAKE SYS WAS THEN SERVICED IAW MM CH 12-10-03 & 32-40-00. OPERATIONS CHECKED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. - [SDR HYIA20140415067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20140415067.md): Drag Brace · cracked · Jul 14, 2011 · N618CA · 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 HYIA618CARHAXLE](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA618CARHAXLE.md): Axle · broken · Jun 18, 2010 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > ON TAKEOFF ROLL, CREW EXPERIENCED A YAW WHICH CAUSED THE TAKEOFF TO BE DISCONTINUED AT LOW SPEED. CREW TAXIED BACK TO THE RAMP. MX FOUND RT MAIN GEAR AXLE ASSY BROKEN AT LOWER HALF. MX R & R AXLE ASSY, AND RETURNED THE ACFT BACK TO SERVICE. - [SDR HYIA20100512001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20100512001.md): Unknown · odor · May 12, 2010 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Air Distribution System > CREW REPORTED, ON CLIMB OUT, CABIN BECAME FILLED WITH SULFURIC / ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR. CREW ELECTED TO REMAIN IN PATTERN AND RETURNED TO BASE, LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. PILOT REPORTED THAT ODOR MAY HAVE EMINATED FROM REAR OF ACFT. MX INSPECTED ACFT. COULD - [SDR HYIA618CA](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA618CA.md): Torque Link · broken · Sep 14, 2009 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Main Landing Gear > DURING TRAINING FLIGHT, AFTER TOUCH AND GO, DURING GEAR RETRACTION, CREW REPORTED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK INDICATION REMAINED ILLUMINATED. PERFORMED "LANDING GEAR WILL NOT EXTEND HYDRAULICALLY" CHECKLIST WHICH RESULTED IN THREE GREEN LIGHTS. ON LANDIN - [SDR HYIA618CAGR](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA618CAGR.md): Downlock Switch · unserviceable · Jul 10, 2009 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Position and Warning > CREW REPORTED NO NOSE GEAR DOWN LOCK INDICATION ON FINAL APPROACH. LIGHT TESTED MORMAL. CREW DECLARED EMERGENCY AND PERFORMED EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENTION. STILL NO NOSE GEAR INDICATION. LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED DEFECTIVE DOWN LOCK SWITC - [SDR 1350516N618CA](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1350516N618CA.md): Circuit Board · defective · Aug 15, 2006 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Electrical Power System > CREW REPORTED AVIONICS MASTER INOP. MX CHANGED CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH. - [SDR HYI2006F00007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYI2006F00007.md): Uplock Switch · failed · Dec 2, 2005 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Position and Warning > CREW REPORTED RT MAIN GEAR DID NOT FULLY RETRACT WITH GEAR HANDLE IN UP POSITION, MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RT UPLOCK MICROSWITCH, GEAR SWING CHECKS OK. AIRCRAFT RELEASED FOR SERVICE. (K) - [SDR HYI2006F00006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYI2006F00006.md): Uplock Switch · failed · Dec 2, 2005 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > CREW REPORTED GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ON WITH GEAR HANDLE IN UP POSITION, MAINTENANCE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE RT UPLOCK MICROSWITCH, 2 SWITCHES FAILED (BAD FROM STOCK) BEFORE INSTALLING A SERVICEABLE UNIT, GEAR SWING CHECKS, OK. AIRCRAFT RELEAS - [SDR HYI2006F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYI2006F00004.md): Uplock Switch · failed · Dec 2, 2005 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Position and Warning > CREW REPORTED GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ON WITH GEAR HANDLE IN UP POSITION, MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RT UPLOCK SWITCH, GEAR SWING CHECKS OK. AIRCRAFT RELEASED FOR SERVICE. (K) - [SDR HYI2002F00012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYI2002F00012.md): Strut · damaged · Apr 9, 2002 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > DURING TAXI, RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT ASSEMBLY BROKE AT ACTUATOR ATTACH COLLAR. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND STRUT HAD LOST NITROGEN CHARGE AND HAD BEEN TAXIED IN THE FULLY DEPRESSED POSITION, POSSIBLY DAMAGING THE STRUT INTERNALLY. THE LANDING GEAR DID NOT R - [SDR 99ZZZX2100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2100.md): Cap · leaking · Mar 23, 1999 · N618CA · Cessna 402C · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System > CREW REPORTED FUEL/FUEL PUDDLE ON COCKPIT FLOOR ON THE FIRST OFFICER'S SIDE. DIVERTED TO HYA EN ROUTE FROM BOS TO ACK. MAINTENANCE COULD NOT CONFIRM PUDDLING OF FUEL. FOUND FUEL STAIN (BLUE DYE) ON FUEL FLOW BLEEDER LINE ASSY. TIGHTENED AN 929-2 CAP. C/W ## 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 = 'N618CA' AND registry_match = 'registration' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N618CA/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.