Cessna 180

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '180'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR CA980623014Clamp · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER WAS DISMANTLED AND WATER WAS FOUND IN THE BLADE CLAMPS, CORROSION AND PITTING ON THE INNER RADIUS OF THE CLAMP WAS BEYOND REPAIR. NEW CLAMPS WERE INSTALLED.Jun 16, 1998 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA980623013Bearing · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR FIVE YEAR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER WAS DISMANTLED AND WATER WAS FOUND IN THE PROPELLER BLADE CLAMPS WHERE THE BEARINGS ARE LOCATED. THE BEARINGS WERE REPLACED.Jun 16, 1998 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA980623012Hub · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER WAS RECEIVED FOR 5 YEARS CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER DISMANTLED AND WATER WAS FOUND IN THE BLADE CLAMPS AND THE HUB ARMS. CORROSION PITTING WAS ALSO FOUND ON THE HUB ARMS. THE PROPELLER HUB WAS REPLACED.Jun 16, 1998 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA980623002Blade · damaged(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER BLADES WERE FOUND TOO SHORT. THE HUB WAS EXTERNALLY CORRODED (P/N C0840-51); BEARINGS WERE CORRODED (P/N A14B); THE BLADE CLAMPS WERE CORRODED (P/N C0838-2). THE PROPELLER WAS RETURNED TO THE CUSTOMJun 3, 1998 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA980519017Blade · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR FIVE YEAR CORROSION INSPECTION. WHEN THE PAINT WAS REMOVED FROM THE PROPELLER BLADES THERE WAS VISIBLE CORROSION ON THE CAMBER FACE OF THE BLADES. THE CORROSION WAS GROUND OUT AND THE BLADES WERE RETURNED TO SERVICE.May 12, 1998 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AU980509Block · corroded(AUS) CARRY-THROUGH SPAR REAR WING ATTACHMENT BLOCKS (2OFF) CONTAINED SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION.May 5, 1998 · Cessna 180 · Fuselage, Wing Attach FittingsSDR AU980508Bracket · corroded(AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR INBOARD ATTACHMENT BRACKET AND BLOCK CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RECENTLY IMPORTED FROM THE USA.May 5, 1998 · Cessna 180 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR CA980331007Ferrule · misdrilled(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. INSPECTION FOUND THE PROPELLER BLADE FERRULE HAD FIVE LINK PIN HOLES DRILLED. THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED IS FOUR.Mar 27, 1998 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA980331008Retaining Nut · cracked(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. TWO PROPELLER BLADES RETAINING NUTS WERE FOUND CRACKED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A LOSS OF TWO PROPELLER BLADES IN THE EVENT OF TOTAL NUT FAILURES.Mar 25, 1998 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 98ZZZX1463Bolt · corrodedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE TWO TAIL WHEEL ATTACHMENT BOLTS WERE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. BOTH BOLTS WERE FOUND CORRODED APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT OF THE BOLT DIAMETER. THIS CONDITION HAS ALSO BEEN NOTED ON SEVERAL OTHER TAIL WHEEL AIRCRAFT.Mar 18, 1998 · N9345C · Cessna 180 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 98ZZZX344Bearing Block · corrodedRIGHT REAR BLOCK IN REAR CARRY-THROUGH BULKHEAD CORRODED IN BOLT HOLE AND INTERGRANULAR CORROSION IN BLOCK.Dec 31, 1997 · N1682C · Cessna 180 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 97ZZZX3684Air Box · failsTHE OPERATOR HAS A FLEET, SIX, OF THESE AIRCRAFT. A PROBLEM HAD DEVELOPED CONCERNING THE CARBURETOR HEAT AIRBOX. THE COVER IS ATTACHED WITH A PAIR OF SCREWS ON ONE SIDE AND A TONGUE AND SLOT ARRANGEMENT ON THE OTHER. THE SLOTS WEAR OUT AT AN ALARMING RATE CJul 29, 1997 · Cessna 180 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR CA970421080Blade · cut damage(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. LEADING EDGE HAD SPRAY CUT DAMAGE.Apr 11, 1997 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA970409006Ferrule · misdrilled(CAN) ON INSPECTION ONE OF THE PROPELLER FERRULE WAS FOUND TO HAVE FIVE HOLES. THE MAXIMUM IS FOUR.Apr 3, 1997 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX1884Cam Gear · teeth broken offNOISE HEARD AT IDLE POWER AFTER LANDING THAT SOUNDED LIKE A ROD KNOCK (OR A WELL RUNNING RADIAL ENG). DECIDED TO DISASSEMBLE ENGINE FOR OVERHAUL. FOUND TWO TEETH MISSING FROM CRANK GEAR P/N 536421 AND ONE TOOTH MISSING AND ANOTHER TOOTH CRACKED ON CAM GEAR PMar 17, 1997 · N3129D · Cessna 180 · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR 97ZZZX1883Crank Gear · teeth broken offNOISE HEARD AT IDLE POWER AFTER LANDING THAT SOUNDED LIKE A ROD KNOCK (OR A WELL RUNNING RADIAL ENG). DECIDED TO DISASSEMBLE ENGINE FOR OVERHAUL. FOUND TWO TEETH MISSING FROM CRANK GEAR P/N 536421 AND ONE TOOTH MISSING AND ANOTHER TOOTH CRACKED ON CAM GEAR PMar 17, 1997 · N3129D · Cessna 180 · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR 97ZZZX865Elevator · mismountedSUBMITTER REPORTS AN INCIDENT OCCURRED IN 1992 AT A CESSNA 180/185 FLY-IN WHEN AN AIRCRAFT WAS NOTED TO HAVE THE ELEVATORS MOUNTED UPSIDE DOWN. AGAIN, IN FEBRUARY, 1997, A SECOND OCCURRENCE OF ELEVATOR UPSIDE DOWN. BOTH AIRCRAFT HAD JUST COME FROM A PAINT SHFeb 25, 1997 · Cessna 180 · Elevator StructureSDR 97ZZZX793Bracket · corrodedDURING INSPECTION OF THE LANDING GEAR, THE OUTBOARD LT LANDING GEAR BRACKET WAS FOUND WITH HEAVY INTERGRANULAR CORROSION (I/G) TO THE LOWER FITTING. SUSPECT CAUSE IS IMPROPER HEAT TREATING DURING MANUFACTURE. SUBMITTER STATES THIS IS THE FOURTH SUCH FITTING Jan 31, 1997 · N2937A · Cessna 180 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CA970206016Turnbuckle · cracked(CAN) THREE CRACKS AT THE LEFT HAND THREAD END OF THE TURNBUCKLE BARREL WERE FOUND EXTENDING INWARD 0.50 INCHES ON TWO CRACKS AND 0.65 INCHES.Dec 23, 1996 · Cessna 180 · Aileron Control SystemSDR EY2R9600130Hub · crackedHUB CRACKED IN THREADS AREAOct 1, 1996 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA960909029Selector Cup · worn(CAN) THE FUEL SELECTOR EXTENSION SHAFT UP THROUGH THE CONSOLE IS SQURE. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THE SHAFT HAS WORN A FLAT SPOT IN THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE FUEL INDICATOR CUP. THIS WAS FOUND TO PREVENT THE PILOT FROM MAKING A QUICK SELECTION BETWEEN TANKS.Aug 23, 1996 · Cessna 180 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR 96ZZZX4002Strainer · missingPILOT REPORTED AFTER SOME TURBULENCE ON FINAL APPROACH, ENGINE QUIT. ON INVESTIGATION, DISCOVERED THE FUEL STRAINER BOWL AND CAP WERE MISSING. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDATION: PILOTS BE AWARE THAT FUEL DRAINS NEED TO BE SAFETIED AND CHECKED DURING PRE-FLIGHT.Jul 25, 1996 · N3122C · Cessna 180 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/StrainerSDR AU961065Bearing · spalled(AUS) ENGINE NO3 MAIN BEARING SPALLED - BEARING HAD ROTATEDJul 20, 1996 · Cessna 180 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU960969Spring · broken(AUS) LH MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING SPRING BROKENJun 24, 1996 · Cessna 180 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 96ZZZX3673Mount · crackedUPPER LEFT AND RIGHT FIREWALL ATTACH BUSHINGS WERE FOUND CRACKED HORIZONTALLY. SUSPECT OVERTORQUING OF FIREWALL BOLTS AND VIBRATION.Jun 4, 1996 · Cessna 180 · Engine Mount SectionSDR EY2R9600533Bearing · corrodedBEARING CORRODED.Apr 1, 1996 · Cessna 180 · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600383Hub · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON HUB.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR EY2R9600309Hub · corrodedHUB FOUND CORRODED.Feb 1, 1996 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR EY2R9600308Hub · corrodedHUB FOUND CORRODED.Feb 1, 1996 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA960222017Spar · cracked(CAN)THE ELEVATOR SPAR WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING THE ANNUAL 100 HOUR INSPECTION. SUBMITTER REPORTS THAT AN UNAPPROVED REPAIR WAS ALSO FOUND DURING THE REPAIR.Jan 24, 1996 · Cessna 180 · Elevator, Spar/RibSDR EY2R9600002Hub · crackedHUB CRACKED IN NR2 BLADE SOCKETJan 1, 1996 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 95ZZZX6574Bulkhead · crackedDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, CRACK WAS FOUND AT THE TOP CENTER FUSELAGE BULKHEAD IN BEND RADIUS AT FS 172.0 WHERE DORSAL FIN ATTACH FITTING IS RIVETED. AIRCRAFT WAS USED FOR SKYDIVING OPERATIONS AND ESTIMATE LONG, FULL POWER OPERATION AND PROPELLER VIBRATION CNov 7, 1995 · N2311C · Cessna 180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 95ZZZX5951Bulkhead · crackedAT ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND BULKHEAD CRACKED AT THE 12:00 O'CLOCK POSITION BETWEEN THE RIVETS THAT ATTACH DORSAL FIN ATTACH FITTING. IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN INSPECTING AND EASILY MISSED. A SMALL DOUBLER SHOULD BE INSTALLED WHEN THE VERTICAL STABILIZER ISSep 28, 1995 · N4661A · Cessna 180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CA970902016Blades · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE PROPELLER BLADES AND THE CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO BE OVERSIZE.Aug 15, 1995 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 95ZZZX3309Bolt · brokenAIRCRAFT VEERED OFF OF RIGHT SIDE OF RUNWAY RUNNING INTO TREES, CAME TO REST, THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. THE PASSENGER REPORTED THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT JUST BEFORE TAKEOFF. DURING INVESTIGATION, THE BOLT HOLDING THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR STRUT TO A SADDLJun 3, 1995 · N3149D · Cessna 180 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 96ZZZX5018Valve · failedDURING INVESTIGATION OF LOW CYLINDER COMPRESSION, NOTED THE TIP OF THE NR 4 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE WAS MUSHROOMED. ROCKER ARM IS DRILLED TYPE, PN 640944. WITH ROTOCOIL AND SPRINGS REMOVED, VALVE TIP COULD NOT BE WITHDRAWN FROM GUIDE. AFTER GRINDING TIP OF VFeb 7, 1995 · N3880C · Cessna 180 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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