# Service difficulty reports: N751CA A list on [N751CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N751CA.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR HYIA20250407001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20250407001.md): Display · failed · Mar 31, 2025 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Weather Radar System > PILOT REPORTED A BURNING SMELL AFTER TAKE-OFF. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE WEATHER RADAR DISPLAY TO BE AT FAULT. THE DISPLAY WAS REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. - [SDR HYIA20250331002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20250331002.md): Fan · failed · Mar 30, 2025 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Air Distribution Fan > PILOT REPORTED BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL AFTER TAKE OFF. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE INSTRUMENT FAN HARD TO TURN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE FAN WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. - [SDR HYIA20220713001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20220713001.md): Strap · corroded · Jul 12, 2022 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Fuselage Main, Structure > DURING MAINTENANCE AN AREA OF CORROSION WAS VISUALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE RH SPAR STRAP. (SK 402-47B). THIS CORROSION MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 1.182 INCHES LONG,.815 INCHES WIDE, AND.050 INCHES DEEP LOCATED AT APPROXIMATE RWS 125.54. THIS STRAP WILL BE REMOVED AN - [SDR HYIA20201106002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20201106002.md): Axle · cracked · Nov 3, 2020 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING A TURN ONTO THE RUNWAY THE AIRCRAFT THE WING DROPPED AND THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT ROLL. THE RIGHT TIRE WAS FOUND TO BE LEANING AGAINST THE STRUT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE RIGHT AXLE TO BE CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED - [SDR HYIA202005223004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA202005223004.md): Cylinder · damaged · May 7, 2020 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > PILOT REPORTED A STRONG VIBRATION IN FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE LEFT ENGINE #1 CYLINDER TO HAVE LOW COMPRESSION AND THE #3 AND #4 CYLINDERS TO HAVE DAMAGE AT THE ROTOCOIL. ALL THREE CYLINDERS WERE REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. - [SDR HYIA202005222004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA202005222004.md): Cylinder · damaged · May 7, 2020 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > PILOT REPORTED A STRONG VIBRATION IN FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE LEFT ENGINE #1 CYLINDER TO HAVE LOW COMPRESSION AND THE #3 AND #4 CYLINDERS TO HAVE DAMAGE AT THE ROTOCOIL. ALL THREE CYLINDERS WERE REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. - [SDR HYIA202005221004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA202005221004.md): Cylinder · failed · May 7, 2020 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > PILOT REPORTED A STRONG VIBRATION IN FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE LEFT ENGINE #1 CYLINDER TO HAVE LOW COMPRESSION AND THE #3 AND #4 CYLINDERS TO HAVE DAMAGE AT THE ROTOCOIL. ALL THREE CYLINDERS WERE REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. - [SDR HYIA20190920002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20190920002.md): Cylinder · damaged · Sep 19, 2019 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > PILOT REPORTED RIGHT ENGINE MANIFOLD PRESSURE DROPPED TO 20". AFTER FULL POWER WAS APPLIED THE RIGHT ENGINE STARTED TO SURGE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND DAMAGE AND DEBRIS IN THE 1,3 & 5 CYLINDERS, FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED METAL SHAVINGS IN THE OIL SUM - [SDR HYIA20190618001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20190618001.md): O-Ring · deteriorated · Jun 15, 2019 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System > PILOT REPORTED A FUEL ODOR DURING FLIGHT, IN THE CABIN. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE LEFT FUEL FILTER BOWL TO BE LEAKING. THE FUEL BOWL SEALS WERE REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DISCREPANCIES NOTED. - [SDR HYIA20180403001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20180403001.md): Crossbeam · cracked · Apr 3, 2018 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall > A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE CROSSBEAM ON THE AFT LEFT SIDE, AROUND ONE OF THE TURBO BRACKET MOUNTING HOLES. THE CRACK MEASURED 1.304 INCHES IN LENGTH. THE TURBO BRACKET WAS INSTALLED TO CHECK FOR PRELOADING. NO PRELOADING WAS NOTED. BEAM WAS REPLACED. - [SDR HYIA20180110001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20180110001.md): Attach Fitting · cracked · Jan 5, 2018 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Wing, Attach Fittings > WHILE PREFORMING OTHER MAINTENANCE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA, A CRACK WAS NOTED LENGTH WISE ALONG THE RADIUS OF THE FORWARD LOWER, OUTBOARD AFT SIDE WING FITTING (SEE ATTACHMENT FOR PICTURES AND DIMENSIONS.) A.065 THICK SHIM WAS INSTALLED BETWEEN THE LOWER HORIZO - [SDR HYIA20161109202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20161109202.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Nov 3, 2016 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION; EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE. - [SDR HYIA20161108175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20161108175.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Oct 13, 2016 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION; EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE. - [SDR HYIA20160902106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160902106.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Aug 25, 2016 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE. - [SDR HYIA20160902105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160902105.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Aug 25, 2016 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE. - [SDR HYIA20160902104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160902104.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Aug 25, 2016 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE. - [SDR HYIA20160902103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160902103.md): Exhaust Valve · damaged · Aug 25, 2016 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE. - [SDR HYIA20160129002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20160129002.md): Packing · defective · Jan 26, 2016 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve > PILOT REPORTED RT BRAKE TEMP FAIL. INSPECTED BRAKE SYS & FOUND RT BRAKE SPONGY. REPACKED THE RT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, BLED & SERVICES. AS PRECAUTION, INSPECTED HYD LINES, BRAKE CALIPER & BRAKE LININGS. NO DISCREPANCY OR LEAK NOTED AT THIS TIME. - [SDR HYIA20151006001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20151006001.md): Caliper · leaking · Oct 3, 2015 · N751CA · Cessna 402C · Brake > THE RT BRAKE INOPERATIVE. INSPECTED THE RT BRAKE & FOUND THE CALIPER LEAKING. R & R THE RT CALIPER & BLED RT BRAKE SYS. OPERATIONAL & LEAK CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR HYIA20140414029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20140414029.md): Drag Brace · cracked · Nov 7, 2012 · N751CA · 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 = 'N751CA' AND registry_match = 'registration' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N751CA/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.