# Service difficulty reports: Continental O-470 series

A list on [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series.md).

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Page 1 of 3 · 138 reports

- [SDR 2026FA0000672](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000672.md): Cylinder · separated · Aug 27, 2026 · N9772H · Cessna 182R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER NR 3 HEAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL. THE OPERATOR HAD PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED AN OIL LEAK ON OR AROUND CYLINDER NR 3. PRESENTATION OF OIL LEAK AND SEPARATION OF HEAD FROM BARREL IS THE SAME AS DESCRIBED IN AD 86-13-04 R3. THIS CYLINDER PN STAMPED ON THE FLAN
- [SDR Q532018F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q532018F00001.md): Gear · chipped · Sep 5, 2018 · N1262S · Cessna 182R · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > CRANKSHAFT GEAR CHIPPED ONE TOOTH OFF. PROB DUE TO STARTER KICKBACK (ENERGIZER STARTER). AROUND 05/20/2018 AT TACK 3175 OWNER REPORTED TICKING NOSE ON GROUND. SOUND WENT AWAY WITH INCREASE RPM. ABOUT 1500. EVENTUALLY FOUND ONE TOOTH MISSING FROM CRANKSHAF
- [SDR 2017FA0000471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000471.md): Relay · shorted · Aug 30, 2017 · N3647D · Cessna 310 · Engine Starting System Wiring
  > AIRCRAFT LOST ALL AVIONICS POWER WHILE IN LEVEL FLIGHT, PILOT DECLARED EMERGENCY LANDING AND LANDED AIRCRAFT WITHOUT INCIDENT. MECHANICS DETERMINED THAT THE STARTER RELAY SHORTED INTERNALLY CAUSING A SHORT THAT TOOK OUT THE AVIONICS BUSS CAUSING THE POWER LO
- [SDR 2017FA0000424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000424.md): Hub · cracked · Aug 11, 2017 · N6198B · Cessna 182A · Propeller Hub Section
  > PROPELLER WAS BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR, DUE TO RED DYE LEAKAGE. DURING THE COURSE OF INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND. THE HUB IS CRACKED ON THE REAR SIDE OF BLADE SOCKET NR 1. ACFT ENG IS A O470-50 WITH A P PONK CONVERSION, STC SA02092SE, WHICH RAISES THE HORSEP
- [SDR 2017FA0000549](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000549.md): Cylinder · cracked · Aug 7, 2017 · N2366E · Cessna 182R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED CYLINDER INSTALLED. THE ENGINE HAS APPROXIMATELY 850 HOURS ON IT SINCE OVERHAUL. DURING OVERHAUL, SIX NEW CYLINDERS WERE INSTALLED. THE ACFT RECENTLY CAME IN FOR A 50 HOUR INSPECTION AT WHICH TIME A COMPRESSION TEST WAS CONDUCTED. DURING THE COMPRE
- [SDR 2017FA0000081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000081.md): Capacitor · loose · Mar 1, 2017 · N1245B · Cessna 182P · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING RUN UP, MAGETO FAILED TEST. LESS THAN 1 HR OPERATION AFTER OVERHAULED MAGETOS INSTALLED. DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE CAPACITOR LOOSE IN HOUSING AND COIL WIRE LOOSE AND MAGETO SET IN E GAP. REMOVED OTHER MAG AS A PRECAUTION AND FOUND ITS COIL WIRE L
- [SDR 2014FA0000196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000196.md): Rib · cracked · Mar 27, 2014 · N735DX · Cessna 182Q · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > RIGHT AND LT BULKHEAD RIBS WHICH SUPPORT NLG ATTACHMENT, AFT OF FIREWALL, WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. NOTE THAT THE ACFT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY MODIFIED MY ANOTHER SHOP WITH MODIFIED NLG ASSEMBLY, INSTALLED IAW STC SA02069AK AND ENLARGED N
- [SDR CA130903009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130903009.md): Ring · damaged · Aug 23, 2013 · Cessna 182A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AND LOW OIL PRESSURE, A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF METAL WAS FOUND IN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT 1 OF THE OIL RING SETS HAD A CENTER RETAINING SPRING THAT HAD FAILED AND WA
- [SDR CA130907003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130907003.md): Motor · failed · Jul 2, 2013 · Engine Starter
  > (CAN) PILOT FLYING COMPANY ACFT EXPERIENCED A CONTINUING LOSS OF POWER FOLLOWING TAKEOFF. PILOT OPTED FOR AN OFF FIELD LANDING INSTEAD OF RETURNING TO THE AIRPORT. NO DAMAGE TO THE ACFT, PERSONS OR PROPERTY OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THIS OFF FIELD LANDING. A
- [SDR CA130701017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130701017.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jun 27, 2013 · Cessna 182N · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > (CAN) FUSELAGE/EMPENAGE BULKHEAD ASSY AT STA 230.187" AFT OF DATUM FOUND BADLY CRACKED AT RUDDER STOPS. FOUND OTHER CRACKS PREVIOUSLY STOP DRILLED AND NOTED. ALSO NOTE AD 72-07-09, OVERDUE BY 71 HRS. WHICH REQUIRES AN INSPECTION OF THAT AREA.
- [SDR 2013FA0000278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000278.md): Cylinder · separated · May 17, 2013 · N94937 · Cessna 182Q · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > AT 10,000 FT, PILOT HEARD A POP AND FELT A VIBRATION, PULLED POWER BACK TO IDLE, LANDED AT CLOSEST AIRPORT. PILOT STATED ENGINE HELD OIL PRESSURE UNTIL SHUTDOWN. MECHANIC FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER HAD 5 STUDS BROKEN AND 1 THROUGH STUD BROKEN. NR 6 CYLINDER HAD
- [SDR 2013FA0000279](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000279.md): Cylinder · separated · May 17, 2013 · N94937 · Cessna 182Q · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > AT 10,000 FT, PILOT HEARD A POP AND FELT A VIBRATION, HE PULLED POWER BACK TO IDLE, LANDED AT CLOSEST AIRPORT. PILOT STATED ENGINE HELD OIL PRESSURE UNTIL SHUTDOWN. MECHANIC FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER HAD 5 STUDS BROKEN AND 1 THROUGH STUD BROKEN. NR 6 CYLINDER HA
- [SDR 2013FA0000216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000216.md): Support Bracket · cracked · Mar 14, 2013 · N91393 · Cessna 180H · Main Landing Gear
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, JACKED ACFT TO CHECK MLG FREE-PLAY, AND FOUND THE RT LANDING GEAR OTBD SUPPORT BRACKET, RT TO HAVE SOME MOVEMENT BETWEEN ITSELF AND THE FWD AND REAR ATTACHED BULKHEADS. REMOVED GEAR LEG IAW MM AND ONLY AFTER REMOVAL, SPOTTED INTERGR
- [SDR 2013FA0000217](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000217.md): Support Bracket · cracked · Mar 14, 2013 · N91393 · Cessna 180H · Main Landing Gear
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, JACKED ACFT TO CHECK MLG FREE PLAY, AND FOUND THE RT LANDING GEAR OTBD SUPPORT BRACKET RT TO HAVE SOME MOVEMENT BETWEEN ITSELF AND THE FWD AND REAR ATTACHED BULKHEADS. REMOVED GEAR LEG IAW MM AND ONLY AFTER REMOVAL, SPOTTED INTERGRAN
- [SDR CA120910012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120910012.md): Piston · failed · Aug 9, 2012 · Cessna 182A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) ON APPROACH INTO FIRE LAKE, THE PILOT NOTICED CONSIDERABLE VIBRATION AND MECHANICAL KNOCKING NOISE. AFTER LANDING THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT WOULD VIBRATE QUITE BADLY OCCASIONALLY WITH THE ASSOCIATED KNOCKING NOISE. THE PILOT ELECTED TO SHUTDOWN
- [SDR 2012FA0000464](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000464.md): Contact · defective · Jul 7, 2012 · N2624Y · Cessna 180E · Magneto/Distributor
  > THE PILOT NOTICED A SLIGHT POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT. A MAGNETO CHECK REVEALED AN ALMOST COMPLETE POWER LOSS WHEN THE RT MAGNETO WAS SWITCHED OFF. THE PILOT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. LT MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND DISASSEMBLED. INSPECTION OF THE CONTACT POINTS,ONE OF TH
- [SDR 2012FA0000178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000178.md): Rod End · broken · Apr 4, 2012 · N134A · Beech A45 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > ACFT LANDED AND AFTER NORMAL TOUCHDOWN NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE RETRACT ROD END HAD SEPARATED AND FAILED TO LOCK NOSE GEAR.
- [SDR 2012FA0000248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000248.md): Spark Plug · failed · Mar 5, 2012 · N9911N · Cessna 180J · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE SPARK PLUGS, RHM40E WERE CLEANED AND TESTED AND ONE OF THE NEW PLUGS THAT WAS INSTALLED 12 MONTHS AGO DURING THE LAST ANNUAL AND NOW HAS 14 HRS TT SINCE INSTALLATION, THE PLUG FAILED THE INTERNAL RESISTANCE CHECK: THERE WAS NO CIN
- [SDR 2010FA0001216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001216.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Dec 3, 2010 · N20733 · Cessna 182P · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION AD 72-07-09 WAS DUE FOR RE-INSPECTION, DURING INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE AFT BULKHEAD WAS CRACKED ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FROM THE RUDDER CUT OUT TO THE BULKHEAD FLANGE.AS SHOWN IN CESSNA SERVICE LETTER SE72-3 FIG 1. THE CRACKS WERE
- [SDR 2010FA0001191](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001191.md): Gps · failed · Oct 2, 2010 · N2267G · Cessna 182B · Global Positioning System
  > ALTITUDE 11,000 (VFR ON TOP - IFR FLIGHT PLAN) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE GARMIN GPS 430W FAILED TO THE DR MODE. SATELLITE ACQUISITION WAS LOST. AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES IT RE-ACQUIRED THE SATELLITES AND CONTINUED TO FUNCTION TO DESTINATION. TRANSITIONED TO A GARM
- [SDR 545G2010AUG251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/545G2010AUG251.md): Magneto · defective · Aug 25, 2010 · N759JM · Cessna 182Q · Magneto/Distributor
  > WHILE TAXIING THE ACFT FOR MX, A MAGNETO CK WAS PERFORMED. THE RT MAGNETO WS ROUGH AND EXHIBITED A LG RPM DROP. THE DIFFICULTY WAS TROUBLESHOT, THE RESULT OF WHICH WAS THE DISCOVERY OF A DEFECTIVE MAGNETO. THE MAGNETO WAS REPLACED WITH AN O/H UNIT AND THE A
- [SDR 2010FA0000898](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000898.md): Support Bracket · cracked · Aug 18, 2010 · N97071 · Cessna 182Q · Battery Box Structure
  > (AIHR) DURING AN ANNUAL INSP, BATTERY SUPPORT BRACKETS WERE FOUND CRACKED. THEY WERE REPLACED WITH NEW PARTS. SEVERAL ACFT OF THIS SERIES HAVE HAD CRACKED BATTERY SUPPORT BRACKETS. RECOMMEND A STRONGER SUPPORT BRACKET BE DESIGNED.
- [SDR CA100706011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100706011.md): Support · cracked · Jul 2, 2010 · Cessna 182B · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > LT MLG OTBD SUPPORT ASSY (PRIMARY STRUCTURE) FOUND CRACKED DURING ANNUAL INSP. CRACK PROPOGATED THROUGH SUPPORT FITTING AND U-BOLT HOLE. CRACK VISUAL TO NAKED EYE. LOCATED AT AFT END OF CUTOUT FOR L/G SPRING.
- [SDR 2010FA0000276](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000276.md): Contact · broken · Feb 22, 2010 · N180MT · Cessna 180D · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING ROUTINE ENGINE RUNUP, ENGINE DIED WHEN SWITCHED TO LT MAGNETO. REMOVED LT MAGNETO. OPENED TO INVESTIGATE, AND FOUND CONTACT ASSY BROKEN IN 2 PIECES. NO OTHER. DAMAGE FOUND. INSTALLED NEW CONTACT ASSY PN M3081. REINSTALLED MAGNETO. FUNCTIONAL, TES
- [SDR 2010FA0000165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000165.md): Roll Pin · failed · Feb 9, 2010 · N7551K · Cessna 180J · Flight Control System
  > THE ROLL PIN THAT SECURES THE CHAIN SPROCKET TO THE TRIM WHEEL SHAFT NEXT TO THE TRIM WHEEL, SHEARED OFF AND WAS TURNING FREELY ON THE SHAFT. RENDERING THE ENTIRE STABILIZER TRIM SYS, INOPERATIVE.
- [SDR 2010FA0000188](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000188.md): Impulse Coupling · loose · Jan 14, 2010 · N52600 · Cessna 182P · Magneto/Distributor
  > DISCOVERED DURING FINAL TORQUING OF THE MAGNETO HOLD DOWN NUTS, THE IMPULSE COUPLING WOULD BOTTOM OUT IN THE ENGINE GEAR HSG. THIS WOULD LOCK THE COUPLING, CAUSING IT TO NOT WORK. IF THE COUPLING WAS PARTIALLY ENGAGED, IT WOULD HOLD THE DISPLACED TIMING BETW
- [SDR AG2R2010001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AG2R2010001.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 12, 2009 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > EXHAUST PORT WALL CRACKED BEYOND REPAIR.
- [SDR CA090915006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090915006.md): Cylinder · wrong part · Jul 31, 2009 · Cessna 182P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THE NR 1 AND 3 CYLINDERS WERE FOUND TO HAVE LOW COMPRESSION. THE CYLINDERS AND PISTONS WERE REMOVED AND SENT IN FOR REPAIR. AFTER RECEIVING THE CYLINDERS AND PISTONS, DISCOVERED THAT THE PISTONS PART NUMBERS WERE THAT OF A "U"
- [SDR 2009FA0000692](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000692.md): Spar · corroded · Jun 2, 2009 · N92486 · Cessna 182N · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > FOUND THE REAR SPAR CARRY THROUGH TO AFT DOOR POST WITH 6 RIVET HEADS POPPED OFF. FOUND BOTH LT AND RT AFT FITTINGS, PN 07116069 AND -10 AS WELL AS 0422229-12 AND -23 CORRODED SO THAT THEY ARE IN 2 PIECES. THE REAR SPAR CARRY THROUGH HAS A 1 INCH CRACK AT TH
- [SDR 2009FA0000432](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000432.md): Rib · cracked · May 27, 2009 · N769DB · Cessna 182Q · Elevator, Spar/Rib
  > ACFT EQUIPPED WITH STOL CANARDS. FOUND BOTH INBD CANARD ELEVATOR RIBS CRACKED AT ALL BOLT HOLES. BOTH ELEVATORS RETURNED TO MFG FOR MODIFICATIONS AND REPAIRS.
- [SDR 2009FA0000294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000294.md): Strut · worn · Apr 10, 2009 · N5710B · Cessna 182 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > DURING ENGINE CHANGE AND ENGINE MOUNT CHANGE, THE AIR/OIL SEPARATOR BREATHER TUBE WAS REMOVED (ATTACHED BY THREE CLAMPS TO THE FIREWALL) FROM THE FIREWALL. THE MFG HAD ROUTED THE BREATHER TUBE SO THAT IT WOULD EXIT THE COWLING JUST AFT THE FIREWALL ONTO THE BE
- [SDR 2009FA0000299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000299.md): Elt · broken · Apr 8, 2009 · N2642G · Cessna 182B · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > WHILE UNDER INITIAL TEST, JUST PRIOR TO INSTALLING THIS NEW UNIT IN THE ACFT, THE CONTROL TOGGLE SWITCH ON THE FRONT OF THE UNIT BROKE, THE TOGGLE ARM CAME OFF. IT WAS NOT ABUSED IN ANY WAY, IT WAS JUS A NORMAL TEST. UNIT IS BEING REPAIRED, BUT WHEN CALLED
- [SDR 2009FA0000096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000096.md): Roll Pin · broken · Jan 23, 2009 · N3309Y · Cessna 182E · Shimmy Damper
  > PILOT REPORT: ON LANDING SEVERE NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY. FOUND ROLL PIN THAT SECURES PISTON TO DAMPER ROD BROKEN AT PISTON THE DAMPER ROD. REPLACED ROLL PIN AND ALL O-RINGS. OPS NORMAL ON NEXT LANDING. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000526.md): Distributor · worn · Jun 19, 2008 · N16MS · Cessna 182Q · Magneto/Distributor
  > REMOVED NEW MAGNETOS PN 6310, SN 07061208 & 07061310.. ACCOMPLISHED SB 3-08 PREMATURE CARBON BRUSH WEAR. BOTH CARBON BRUSHES HAD PREMATURE WEAR AS DEPICTED IN THE CENTER ILLUSTRATION FIG 1, PAGE 3 OF 5. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000527](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000527.md): Cam · worn · Jun 19, 2008 · N16MS · Cessna 182Q · Magneto/Distributor
  > REMOVED NEW MAGNETOS PN 6310, SN 07061308 & 07061310. ACCOMPLISHED SB 2-08, MAGNETO CONTACT POINT CAMP PREMATURE WEAR. INSTALLED 2 NEW CONTACT POINT ASSEMBLIES PN M3081; SET "E" GAP AND TIMED TO THE ENGINE. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000231.md): Line · leaking · Mar 31, 2008 · N20935 · Cessna 182P · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > FUEL LEAKING FROM GAS COLATOR BOWL, TIGHTENED AT FACTORY DURING ACCEPTANCE FLIGHT (5.0 HOURS). FUEL LEAKING FROM GAS COLATOR INLET LINE (10 HOURS SINCE NEW) RESULTED IN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING DUE TO FUEL QUANTITY. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000256](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000256.md): Panel · corroded · Mar 21, 2008 · N97660 · Cessna 182Q · Passenger Compartment Equipment
  > DURING AN AGING AC INSP OF FLEET AC, VEERING SEVERITY OF SURFACE CORROSION HAS BEEN FOUND IN AC CONTAINING SOUNDPROOFING PANELS SHOWN IN MFG IPC FIG 90. THE HEAVIEST AND MOST SEVERE CORROSION WAS FOUND UNDER SOUNDPROOFING PANELS PN 07000762-23 ITEM 7, PN 1700
- [SDR 2008FA0000223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000223.md): Skin · cracked · Mar 8, 2008 · N71784 · Cessna 182M · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > ON INSPECTION BOTH FLAPS RT AND LT TOP AND BOTTOM FLAP SKINS WERE CRACKED 6 TO 8 INCHES ALONG THE T/E, ON THE RIVET LINE. ALSO SHEERED RIVETS ON (3) OF THE (4) FLAP TRACK LOWER TRACK TO RIBS. RESKINNED FLAPS AND INSTALLED MS21042 STEEL SCREWS IN REPLACEMENT
- [SDR CA080222002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080222002.md): Cylinder · unserviceable · Feb 21, 2008 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) FACTORY NEW CYLINDER ASSY RECEIVED FROM MFG WITH INCORRECT EXHAUST AND INTAKE VALVE GUIDES INSTALLED. INTAKE GUIDE P/N 655166 AND EXHAUST GUIDE P/N 636242 ARE REQUIRED IAW SB 04-11. UNABLE TO DETERMINE P/N OF GUIDES ACTUALLY INSTALLED IN NEW CYLINDER. SU
- [SDR CA080225009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080225009.md): Control Cable · frayed · Feb 21, 2008 · Cessna 180K · Elevator Control System
  > (CAN) LWR ELEVATOR CABLE FRAYED AT BULKHEAD STA 140, WHERE CABLE RIDES ON THE PHENOLIC BLOCK.
- [SDR 2008FA0000146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000146.md): Torque Link · cracked · Jan 29, 2008 · N82BG · Cessna 182G · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > ON INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE FORGING FOR THE UPPER TORQUE LINK FOR THE NOSE LANDING GEAR. THE CRACK WAS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BEAM SECTION ADJACENT TO THE EXTENSION STOP FOR THE GEAR.(AFT SIDE)
- [SDR 2007FA0001035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001035.md): Line · misrouted · Nov 14, 2007 · N6WH · Cessna 180J · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > (2) AILERON CABLES, (1) FLAP CABLE AND THE FUEL LINE ARE ALL ROUTED THROUGH THE LT LOWER AFT DOOR POST AREA. THE FUEL LINE IS PROTECTED BY A PLASTIC SLEEVE BUT THE CABLE WORE THROUGH THE SLEEVE AND WAS WEARING INTO THE FUEL LINE. THE LINE IS APPROX 20 INCHES
- [SDR 2007FA0000851](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000851.md): Rod End · broken · Oct 1, 2007 · N2145G · Cessna 182A · Landing Gear Steering System
  > ROD END AT STEERING COLLAR SHEARED CAUSING LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
- [SDR 2007FA0000797](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000797.md): Fuel Cap · venting · Aug 9, 2007 · N58776 · Cessna 182P · Fuel Storage
  > FUEL CAPS WERE INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT IAW STC SA2376CE AND HAD BEEN IN SERVICE FOR ABOUT 40 HOURS IN A 4 MONTH PERIOD. THEY BEGAN VENTING FUEL FROM BOTH TANKS RESULTING IN A FORCED EMERGENCY LANDING DUE TO FUEL STARVATION.
- [SDR 2007FA0000690](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000690.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jul 7, 2007 · N2787Q · Cessna 182K · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING INSPECTION OF THE AFT TAILCONE BULKHEAD (STATION 230.187) A CRACK APPROX.375 INCH LONG WAS DISCOVERED. THE CRACK LOCATION WAS ON THE LT SIDE EMANATING FROM THE RUDDER CUTOUT HOLE AND PROGRESSING TOWARD THE BULKHEAD FLANGE. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0000664](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000664.md): Spring Assy · cracked · Jun 28, 2007 · N5544N · Cessna 182R · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > DURING NDI OF MAIN LANDING GEAR SPRING ASSY, THE RT FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED. DURING WFPT FOR ASTM E1417. PART WAS REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT. SUSPECT CRACK WAS DUE TO CORROSION BETWEEN THE SPRING AND ALUMINUM FITTING. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0000334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000334.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Apr 2, 2007 · N42053 · Cessna 182L · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > SMALL CRACK AT RUDDER CABLE CUTOUT IB, APPROX.2500 INCH, NO CAUSE.
- [SDR 2007FA0000325](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000325.md): Exhaust Pipe · broken · Mar 25, 2007 · N5848B · Cessna 182A · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > RT EXHAUST BROKE AT ELBOW, PART HAD BEEN REPAIRED 544 HRS AGO. DID NOT SHOW ANY CRACK 50 HRS EARLIER. DO NOT REPAIR EXHAUST PARTS THAT HAVE 1000 HRS ON THEM. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0000207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000207.md): Battery · leaking · Mar 1, 2007 · N9198C · Cessna 180 · Battery/Charger System
  > BATTERY ACID LEAKED OR TRANSFERRED TO AFT, LOWEST CELL (AIRCRAFT TAIL WHEEL) AND SPILLED OUT. CORRODED HOLE IN BATTERY BOX AND SPILLED INTO BELLY OF AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR 2007FA0000208](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000208.md): Battery · leaking · Mar 1, 2007 · N9198C · Cessna 180 · Battery/Charger System
  > BATTERY ACID LEAKED OR TRANSFERRED TO AFT, LOWEST CELL (AIRCRAFT TAIL WHEEL) AND SPILLED OUT. CORRODED HOLE IN BATTERY BOX AND SPILLED INTO BELLY OF AIRCRAFT.

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## 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 engine_model_key = 'O470'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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