# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 150J

A list on [Cessna 150J](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150j.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2016FA0000094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000094.md): Hinge · worn · Feb 24, 2016 · N60233 · Cessna 150J · Elevator Structure
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, 2 MISSING PULL-TYPE RIVETS WERE FOUND MISSING ON THE LT OTBD ELEVATOR HINGE ASSY PN-0432165-1 ALONG WITH A WORN BUSHING, PN-0432003-1 AT SAME LOCATION. ALSO NOTED, WERE THE 2 MISSING HOLES REQUIRED TO BE DRILLED DURING MFG TO RECEIVE
- [SDR 2015FA0000658](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000658.md): Valve · burned · Nov 2, 2015 · N61288 · Cessna 150J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > REMOVED CYLINDERS NRS 1 AND 3 DUE TO NEAR ZERO COMPRESSIONS AND AUDIBLE LEAKING INTO EXHAUST SYS. BEGAN INVESTIGATION DUE TO LOW RPM AND VIBRATION ON TAKEOFF. EXAMINATION REVEALED INTAKE VALVES, PN 655970, INSTALLED IN BOTH THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST POSITIONS OF
- [SDR 2015FA0000474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000474.md): Cylinder · cracked · Aug 28, 2015 · N152ML · Cessna 150J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ACFT DECLARED EMERGENCY DUE TO OIL LEAK AND EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. LANDED ON AIRFIELD WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 3 CYLINDER BASE WAS CRACKED 75 PERCENT OF THE WAY AROUND AND NEARLY SEPARATED FROM ENGINE. SUSPECT 2 POSSIBLE CAUSES: FWD UP
- [SDR CA150223008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150223008.md): Fitting · cracked · Feb 20, 2015 · Cessna 150J · Vertical Stabilizer
  > (CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION ON THE FITTING HOLDING VERTICAL STAB TO HORIZONTAL STAB. WHEN CORROSION WAS REMOVED, FAINT LINES WERE NOTICED. UNDER 10X MAGNIFICATION A CRACK WAS DETECT ON FORWARD VERTICAL SECTION OF FITTING APPROX 1/2" LONG. F
- [SDR 2009FA0000908](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000908.md): Leg Assy · corroded · Sep 19, 2009 · N50824 · Cessna 150J · Main Landing Gear
  > DURING ANNUAL INSP, NOTED RUST STAINS ADJACENT TO THE STEPS LOCATED ON BOTH THE RT AND LT MLG LEGS. REMOVED THE STEPS AND FUND DEEP RUST PITS AND DAMAGE ON BOTH GEAR LEGS. BOTH GEAR LEGS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH USED SERVICEABLE GEAR LEGS. STEPS WERE
- [SDR CA050826002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050826002.md): Coil · weak · Aug 15, 2005 · Cessna 150J · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) RAN ROUGH SLIGHTLY MORE PROP THAN NORMAL. MAG DROP, WEAK SPARK, ABOUT.3333 OF NORMAL STRENGTH. OVERHAULED MAG WAS INSTALLED, 900 HOUR PREVIOUSLY.
- [SDR CA040914008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040914008.md): Flange · corroded · Sep 8, 2004 · Cessna 150J · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER REMOVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION UNDER CAR 625, APPENDIX C, PARA 5. MOUNTING FLANGE CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR.
- [SDR 2004FA0000413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000413.md): Valve · inoperative · May 6, 2004 · N50786 · Cessna 150J · Engine Oil Cooler
  > PILOT REPORTED HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE 220-225 DEGREES, REMOVED VALVE AND TESTED SIDE BY SIDE WITH NEW VALVE, OLD VALVE DID NOT CLOSE AT THE SAME RATE AS NEW VALVE, INSTALLED NEW VALVE AND OIL TEMP DECREASED TOO.
- [SDR KZ52004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KZ52004F00000.md): Valve · inoperative · May 6, 2004 · N50786 · Cessna 150J · Engine Oil Cooler
  > PILOT REPORTED HIGH OIL TEMP 210 DEGREES-220 DEGREES F., REMOVED VALVE AND TESTED SIDE BY SIDE WITH NEW VALVE, OLD VALVE DID NOT CLOSE AT THE SAME REATE AS NEW VALVE AND OIL TEMP DECREASED TO.
- [SDR CA020731014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020731014.md): Stop · missing · Jun 24, 2002 · Cessna 150J · Rudder Control System
  > (CAN) UPON COMPLETING INSPECTION OF RUDDER STOPS PER AD CF-2000-20, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RUDDER STOPS WERE BOTH MISSING. THERE WERE NO HOLES IN THE TAILCONE SKIN WHERE THE STOPS SHOULD HAVE BEEN, BUT THE ANCHOR NUTS WERE RIVETS TO THE BULKHEAD. THIS SKIN WAS
- [SDR 223527605](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/223527605.md): Battery · leaking · Dec 3, 2001 · N60830 · Cessna 150J · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > ON DOING A PRE FLIGHT INSPECTION I FOUND THAT ACID WAS LEAKING FROM THE ELT BATTERY. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWS THAT ACID LEAKING FROM THE PACK HAD DESTROYED THE ELT ELECTRONICS MODULE, THE MOUNTING BASE WAS EATEN THROUGH AS WAS THE CARPET AND THE ACID WAS ATTAC
- [SDR CA011121002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011121002.md): Control Cable · broken · Nov 12, 2001 · Cessna 150J · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) PILOT APPLIED CARB HEAT ON DOWNWIND AND KNOB SHAFT ASSEMBLY CAME OUT IN HER HAND. PUSH / PULL WIRE HAD BROKEN ABOUT 3 INCHES PAST THE END OF THE SHAFT. EXAMINATION OF THE BREAK INDICATED A LONG STANDING CRACK ABOUT 2/3 OF THE WAY THROUGH THE WIRE. THERE
- [SDR CA010912017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010912017.md): Stiffener · cracked · Sep 4, 2001 · Cessna 150J · Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) COMMON PROBLEM ON OLDER CESSNA 150 SERIES, MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN REPLACED THIS PART WITH A NEW IMPROVE PART P/N 0432169-1 ALSO INCLUDING NEW IMPROVE BULKHEAD ASSY P/N 0412177-2.
- [SDR CA010820010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010820010.md): Transmitter · stuck · Aug 7, 2001 · Cessna 150J · Fuel Quantity Indicator
  > (CAN) TRANSMITTER LEVER PIVOT HAS BECOME SOMEWHAT STIFF, RESULTING IN INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL INDICATIONS. PART WAS REPLACED. THIS PART IS PART OF CESSNA SERVICE KIT SK-150-65. THE KIT WAS MADE NECESSARY BY THE UNAVAILABILITY OF THE ORIGINAL STEWART- WARNER SYST
- [SDR 20000720SH037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000720SH037.md): Stabilizer · cracked · Jun 19, 2000 · Cessna 150J · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > BOTH STABILIZER SPARS FOUND CRACKED IN THE UPPER BEND RADIUS FOR THE FLANGE AT THE INBOARD PAD ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM THE PADS. THIS AREA IS CONCEALED UNDER STIFFENER 0432001-15 (ALSO CRACKED). THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION FOR AD 80-11-04, ALSO SPAR RE
- [SDR CA000614016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000614016.md): Frame · cracked · Jun 1, 2000 · Cessna 150J · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > (CAN) DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE 2 SMALL CRACKS ON THE FRAME REAR LUG THAT HOUSES THE ADJUSTING CAM FOR THE SEAT BACK. ONE CRACK WAS FOUND ATTHE LUG WELD WHILE THE OTHER WAS FROM THE HOLE FOR THE SHAFT ASSY (0411105-1).IT WAS
- [SDR CA000301030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000301030.md): Regulator · failed · Feb 18, 2000 · Cessna 150J · DC Regulator
  > (CAN) THE REGULATOR FAILED AND CAUSED THE BATTERY TO BE OVERCHARGED WHICH DESTROYED THE BATTERY.
- [SDR CA990729007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990729007.md): Gear · spalled · Jul 29, 1999 · Cessna 150J · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) MAGNETO GEARS WHICH ARE SUSPECTED TO BE UNAPPROVED PARTS. ONT. SAIB NR CE-98-21R1 WAS RELEASED TO CORRECTLY IDENTIFY THE GEARS IN THE FIELD.
- [SDR 99ZZZX139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX139.md): Leg · cracked · Oct 9, 1998 · N51258 · Cessna 150J · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > A STRESS CORROSION FRACTURE OCCURRED IN THE RADIUS AREA WHERE THE HIGH CARBON SPRING STEEL MAIN LANDING GEAR LEG AND THE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION CONTACT. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED IMMEDIATE INSPECTION AND REPETITIVE INSPECTIONS AFTER 50 LANDINGS OR 50 HOURS WHICHEVE
- [SDR 98ZZZX1920](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1920.md): Valve · failed · Apr 2, 1998 · N390DM · Cessna 150J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > AIRCRAFT WAS ON A TRAINING FLIGHT WHEN POWER WAS LOST, WITH 1500 RPM BEING MAXIMUM AVAILABLE. A SAFE LANDING WAS MADE ON A COUNTY STONE ROAD. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE INTAKE VALVE STEM HAD BROKEN AT THE BOTTOM OF VALVE KEEPER RECESS. KEEPER AND TOP OF STE
- [SDR CA980318020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980318020.md): Carburetor · defective · Feb 17, 1998 · Cessna 150J · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) ENGINE HAD JUST OVERHAULED AND FOUND TO BE RUNNING ROUGH IN THE LOW RPM RANGE. DIFFICULTY FOUND IN ADJUSTING IDLE MIXTURE. AFTER REVIEWING FAA AD 98-01-06 DECISION TO REPLACE CARBURETOR WAS MADE. CARBURETOR REMOVED HAD THE ONE PIECE VENTURI.
- [SDR 98ZZZX557](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX557.md): Fitting · cracked · Dec 19, 1997 · N51400 · Cessna 150J · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > INSPECTION FOUND VERTICAL STABILIZER ATTACH FITTING CRACKED.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3492](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3492.md): Control · broke · Jul 23, 1997 · N60001 · Cessna 150J · Mixture Control
  > MIXTURE CONTROL BROKE AT CARBURETOR APPROXIMATELY.1250 INCH FROM END OF CABLE.
- [SDR 97ZZZX2799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2799.md): Line · chafed · Jun 3, 1997 · N3829J · Cessna 150J · Engine Oil Pressure
  > OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LINE (COPPER) BETWEEN FIREWALL AND INDICATOR WORE THROUGH AND LEAKED DUE TO IMPROPER SECURING OF LINE BY PLASTIC TY-RAP BANDS. PLASIC TY-RAP IS HARDER THAN COPPER.1250 INCH LINE. LINES SHOULD BE SECURED BY PROPER SIZE ADEL CLAMPS.
- [SDR 97ZZZX1102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1102.md): Cylinder · failed · Mar 3, 1997 · N150J · Cessna 150J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ENGINE RAN ROUGH ON START. REMOVED COWLING. RESTARTED ENGINE. SHAKING VIOLENTLY. REMOVED ROCKER COVER. ENTIRE ROCKER ARMS, PINS, AND BOSSES FELL IN COVER. SUSPECT VALVE STUCK.
- [SDR 97ZZZX831](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX831.md): Venturi · worn · Feb 5, 1997 · N60228 · Cessna 150J · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > OWNER REPORTED ENGINE BEING ROUGH AT LOW RPM AND POOR ACCELERATION AND HESITATION WHILE ADDING POWER, AND NOT RUNNING BELOW 1,000 RPM. INSPECTION REVEALED A TWO-PIECE VENTURI STILL INSTALLED AND WORN TO A POINT OF NEAR SEPARATION. AD 93-18-03 FOR INSTALLING
- [SDR 96ZZZX73](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX73.md): Switch · defective · Dec 4, 1995 · N50878 · Cessna 150J · Ignition Switching
  > SWITCH INSTALLED NEW AT 4,000.4 HOURS ON MARCH 12, 1991. REMOVED AT 5,773.28 HOURS, NOVEMBER 30, 1995. TOTAL OPERATING TIME 1,772.9. INTERNAL WEAR BETWEEN TUMBLER AND HOUSING CAUSED CONTACTS TO WANDER AS ACTUATED, AND NO CONTACT. TO GROUND, ERRATIC, AND SW
- [SDR 95ZZZX3275](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3275.md): Magneto · coil cracked · Jun 15, 1995 · N60971 · Cessna 150J · Magneto/Distributor
  > UPON INSPECTION OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF MAGNETO AT ANNUAL INSPECTION, HIGH TENSION COIL WAS FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2681](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2681.md): Crankcase · stud pulled · May 1, 1995 · N63454 · Cessna 150J · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > WHILE RETORQUING CYLINDER HOLD-DOWN NUT, THE STUD PULLED OUT OF ITS THREADS IN THE OPPOSITE CASE HALF; THUS, THE CASE HAS TO BE SPLIT TO REPAIR THE THREADS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND COULD BE PREVENTED BY THE INSTALLATION OF HELICOILS EACH TIME THE ENGINE
- [SDR 95ZZZX1903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1903.md): Nozzle · not compatible · Mar 1, 1995 · N61184 · Cessna 150J · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > ONE-PIECE VENTURI, NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ORIGINAL DISCHARGE NOZZLE. SHOULD BE MANDATORY TO CHANGE DISCHARGE NOZZLE AT THE TIME OF ONE-PIECE VENTURI IS INSTALLED. OLD NOZZLE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH NEW VENTURI.
- [SDR 95ZZZX651](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX651.md): Control Cable · defective · Jan 20, 1995 · N50793 · Cessna 150J · Power Lever
  > AT ANNUAL INSPECTION, THROTTLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE.50 INCH OF TRAVEL AFTER CARBURETOR WAS AGAINST THE IDLE SPEED SCREW. MOVEMENT WAS STILL FREE AND SMOOTH. SUSPECT THE INNER CORE OF THE FLEXIBLE CABLE WAS BROKEN AND THE OUTER SPINAL WIRES WERE STILL CONNECTED.

## 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 aircraft_model_key = '150J'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150j/reports

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