# Service difficulty reports: N740CA A list on [N740CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N740CA.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR HYIA20220316001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20220316001.md): Propeller · cracked · Mar 15, 2022 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Propeller Hub Section > PILOT REPORTED THE LEFT PROPELLER CONTROL WAS UNRESPONSIVE AT CLIMB OUT AND PERFORMED AN AIR RETURN. COMPANY MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE LEFT PROPELLER AND FOUND CRACKS IN THE PROPELLER HUB AT ALL 3 BLADE SOCKET LOCATIONS. AT BLADE 1 LOCATION THE CRACK IS APPR - [SDR HYIA20210311002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20210311002.md): Wire · chafed · Mar 9, 2021 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Auto Flight System Wiring > THE PILOT REPORTED A BURNING SMELL AFTER THE AUTOPILOT CB POPPED DURING FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND CHAFFED WIRING AT THE PTT SWITCH. THE WIRES WERE REPAIRED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. - [SDR HYIA20181218002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20181218002.md): Cable Assy · failed · Dec 14, 2018 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Power Lever > PILOT REPORTED RIGHT ENGINE THROTTLE STUCK AT 35 INCHES MAP. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE FIELD WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION FOUND THE RIGHT THROTTLE CABLE PROPERLY ATTACHED AT BOTH ENDS, AND THE CABLE FAILED INTERNALLY. THE CABLE - [SDR HYIA20180906001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20180906001.md): Door Frame · corroded · Sep 4, 2018 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Fuselage Main, Structure > WHILE CONDUCTING OTHER MAINTENANCE, AN AREA OF CORROSION WAS NOTED ON THE FUSELAGE FRAME ASSEMBLY AT FS 214.00, JUST ABOVE THE 501110-12 STRIKER PLATE FOR THE LOWER PASSENGER DOOR PIN. THE 501110-12 STRIKER PLATE WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. UPON REMOVA - [SDR HYIA20180827002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20180827002.md): Fitting · corroded · Aug 27, 2018 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach Fittings > DURING MAINTENANCE, CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE RIGHT NACELLE OUTBOARD FITTING, AROUND THE FASTENER HOLES OF THE TOP FORWARD FACE OF THE FITTING, JUST FORWARD OF THE FIREWALL. THE DEPTH OF THIS CORROSION IS.019 IN. THE FITTING WAS REPLACE - [SDR HYIA20180827001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20180827001.md): Crossbeam · chafed · Aug 27, 2018 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame > DURING MAINTENANCE, CHAFING DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE RIGHT NACELLE CROSSOVER BEAM. - [SDR HYIA09092017001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA09092017001.md): Rotor Coil · damaged · Sep 7, 2017 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CREW REPORTED ENGINE ROUGHNESS IN FLIGHT AT POWER REDUCTION FOR CRUISE AND MIXTURE FULL RICH. THE ACFT LANDED SAFELY AT ITS INTENDED DESTINATION WITH NO ISSUE. INSPECTION DISCOVERED LOW DIFFERENTIAL COMPRESSION CHECK RESULT AT CYLINDER NR 4 OF THE LT ENGINE - [SDR HYIA20170826001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20170826001.md): Cylinder · damaged · Aug 23, 2017 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CREW REPORTED A STRONG VIBRATION FROM RT ENGINE AS MIXTURE WAS REDUCED BELOW 100 PPH. THE CREW ENRICHED THE MIXTURE AND ELECTED TO DIVERT TO KHYA AS A PRECAUTION. INSPECTION DISCOVERED LOW DIFFERENTIAL COMPRESSION, 0 PSI/80PSI, AT CYLINDER POSITION NUMBER 1 - [SDR HYIA20170718001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20170718001.md): Indicator · faulty · Jul 15, 2017 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Weather Radar System > PILOT REPORTED SMELL OF SMOKE IN COCKPIT UPON ACTIVATION OF WEATHER RADAR. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND DETERMINED TO BE DUE TO FAULTY INDICATOR. SYSTEM WAS PLACED ON MEL. - [SDR HYIA20160825096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160825096.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Aug 22, 2016 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE. - [SDR HYIA20160825095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160825095.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Aug 22, 2016 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION, EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE. - [SDR HYIA20160825094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160825094.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Aug 22, 2016 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION; EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE. - [SDR HYIA20160706001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160706001.md): Clamp · loose · Jun 30, 2016 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Propeller Controlling System > PILOT REPORTED LT PROP LEVER DOES NOT CONTROL RPM, LT PROP WILL NOT FEATHER. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE LT PROPELLER GOVERNOR CONTROL CABLE BRACKET ATTACH CLAMPS TO BE LOOSE. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED AND SECURED LT PROP GOVERNOR CABLE BRACKET IAW AMM CH - [SDR HYIA20151019001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20151019001.md): Rod · severed · Oct 16, 2015 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Trailing Edge Flap Control System > PILOT REPORTED ON APPROACH, WHEN FLAPS DEPLOYED TO 30 DEGREES THE ACFT ROLLED AGGRESSIVELY TO THE RIGHT. INSPECTED & FOUND THE RT FLAP OTBD FLAP ROD SEVERED. R & R THE FLAP ROD, OPERATIONALLY CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR HYIA20151002001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20151002001.md): Governor · defective · Sep 30, 2015 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Propeller Governor > PILOT REPORTED RT PROPELLER OVERSPEED INDICATION ON CLIMB OUT, THEN DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE PROPELLER AT A STEADY RPM AFTER THAT POINT. R & R THE RT ENG PROPELLER GOVERNOR, OPERATIONAL & LEAK CHECKED GOOD WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS AT THAT TIME. - [SDR HYIA20150624003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20150624003.md): Panel · open · Jun 21, 2015 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Wing, Plate/Skin > PILOT REPORTED WING LOCKER LT SIDE OPENED IN FLIGHT. INSPECTED LATCH OF LT WING LOCKER WITH NO DEFECTS FOUND. REMOVED LATCH COVER, INSPECTED ALL PINS & RODS, INSPECTED HINGES, INSPECTED SAFETY LATCH WITH NO DEFECTS FOUND. - [SDR HYIA20150515001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20150515001.md): Latch · unsecure · May 9, 2015 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Wing Miscellaneous Structure > LT WING LOCKER OPENED IN FLIGHT. INSPECTED & SECURED THE LT WING LOCKER LATCH. OPERATIONALLY CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR HYIA20150428001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20150428001.md): Caliper · failed · Apr 20, 2015 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Landing Gear Brake System > THE LT BRAKE STUCK & THE RT BRAKE FAILURE DURING TAXI. VISUALLY CHECKED THE RT BRAKE, SERVICED MASTER CYLINDER & BLED BRAKE SYS. REPLACED LT BRAKE CALIPER & SERVICED BRAKE SYS. BOTH SIDES OPERATIONALLY CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR HYIA20150312001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20150312001.md): Indicator · failed · Mar 8, 2015 · N740CA · Cessna 402C · Weather Radar System > PILOT REPORTED A FAINT SMELL AFTER WEATHER RADAR STOPPED WORKING INFLIGHT. THE CB DID NOT POP. R & R WEATHER RADAR INDICATOR & TRANSCEIVER ANTENNA WITH NO FURTHER SMELLS NOTED. - [SDR HYIA20140414042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20140414042.md): Drag Brace · cracked · Dec 28, 2012 · N740CA · 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 ## 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 = 'N740CA' AND registry_match = 'registration' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N740CA/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.