# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 180A A list on [Cessna 180A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180a.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2026FA0000351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000351.md): Tail Wheel · faulty · May 12, 2026 · N5235D · Cessna 180A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear > PILOT REPORTED PROGRESSIVELY SEVERE TAILWHEEL SHIMMY DURING LANDING ROLLOUT, LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND GROUND LOOP WITH SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. POST ACCIDENT INSP FOUND THE TAILWHEEL SPRING HAD AN EXISTING CRACK FROM THE TAILWHEEL HEAD MOUNTING BO - [SDR 2016FA0000147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000147.md): Rocker · broken · Feb 26, 2016 · N620MM · Cessna 180A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > WHILE ON A FLIGHT, ACFT AT CRUISE, 4500 VMC, PILOT FELT A SUDDEN POWER LOSS AND A VIBRATION. PILOT LANDED AND PERFORMED AN INSPECTION WITH A MECHANIC. ONCE IN THE ENGINE, THEY FOUND A BROKEN ROCKER ARM. REPLACED SAME AND RETURNED THE ACFT TO SERVICE. - [SDR CA150317002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150317002.md): Cylinder · delaminated · Mar 5, 2015 · Cessna 180A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, HIGH METAL CONTENT FOUND IN ENGINE OIL SCREEN. CONTINUED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE FOUND CYLINDER NR 4 NOT ABLE TO OBTAIN HIGHER THAN 10 PSI ON A COMPRESSION TEST. PRIMARY LOSS OF COMPRESSION OBSERVED FROM CRANKCASE BREATHER, - [SDR CA120301014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120301014.md): Cup · split · Feb 21, 2012 · Cessna 180A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > (CAN) FUEL POURING OUT OF CARBURETOR THROAT, ACCELLERATOR PUMP NOZZLE, WHEN ENGINE OFF AND CARBURETOR AT IDLE CUTOFF. CARBURETOR DISSASSEMBLED AND FOUND ACCELLERATOR PUMP PLUNGER CUP SPLIT. - [SDR CA110112013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110112013.md): Latch · failed · Oct 17, 2010 · Cessna 180A · Door Windows > WHILE STILL ON WATER, DURING TAKEOFF, LT DOOR WINDOW LATCH OPENED. WINDOW POPPED OPEN AT TOP FRONT THEN OPENED COMPLETELY. FRONT HINGE BROKE. REAR WINDOW HINGE STAYED INTACT. REAR HINGE AND RETAINER ARM HELD WINDOW SO THAT IT DID NOT DETACH FROM DOOR. PIL - [SDR CA071011009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071011009.md): Rocker Shaft · damaged · Oct 11, 2007 · Cessna 180A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (CAN) POOR DIFF ON INSPECTION, EXH VALVE ROCKER SHAFT FOUND DAMAGED DUE TO LACK OF OIL, CAUSING OVERHEATING AND FAILURE OF ROCKER BUSHING. VALVE DAMAGED DUE TO LACK OF COOLING OIL ALSO. CAUSE OF OIL LOSS TO ROCKER UNKNOWN, MAY POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN A BLOCKED GAL - [SDR 2007FA0000332](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000332.md): Snap Ring · mismanufactured · Apr 1, 2007 · N4145 · Cessna 180A · Engine (Reciprocating) > SNAP RING USED TO RETAIN PLATE PN 643629 AND COUNTERWEIGHT PIN 643626-101 WAS BEING INSTALLED IN COUNTERWEIGHT. UPON INSTALLING, THE LAST SNAP RING, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE SNAP RING DID NOT HAVE ANY RETAINING PROPERTIES. IT LACKED TEMPER TO SPRING BACK AND - [SDR 2006FA0000688](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000688.md): Seat · misinstalled · Jul 14, 2006 · N180LG · Cessna 180A · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > A BOLT WAS INSTALLED ON THE FORWARD MOST HOLE ON THE SEAT TRACK FOR USE AS A FORWARD STOP. THE SEAT COULD BE POSITIONED OVER THE HOLE AND THE SEAT LOCKING PIN WOULD ENGAGE, BUT NOT FULLY DUE TO THE BOLT PASSING THROUGH THE HOLE. THE MFG DESIGN DOES NOT ALLOW - [SDR 2006FA0000687](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000687.md): Seat Track · damaged · Jul 14, 2006 · N180LG · Cessna 180A · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > A BOLT WAS INSTALLED ON THE FORWARD MOST HOLE ON THE SEAT TRACK FOR USE AS A FORWARD STOP. THE SEAT COULD BE POSITIONED OVER THE HOLE AND THE SEAT LOCKING PIN WOULD ENGAGE, BUT NOT FULLY DUE TO THE BOLT PASSING THROUGH THE HOLE. THE MFG DESIGN DOES NOT ALLOW - [SDR DHL2006750520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2006750520.md): Stringer · corroded · Mar 17, 2006 · N750 · Cessna 180A · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer > FOUND CORROSION ON STR 28 R BS 1166 AFT PIT. CORROSION OUT OF LIMITS, CUT OUT DAMAGED STRINGER SECTION 9". FABBED FILLER FROM BAC 1498-145 9" PO 422371 AND SPLICE FROM BAC 1498-131; 12" PO 5070593 IAW B727 SRM 53-10-3 FIG 1. TREATED AND PRIMED REPAIRED PART - [SDR CA040401005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040401005.md): Reinforcement · cracked · Mar 29, 2004 · Cessna 180A · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure > (CAN) REPAIRED HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. AFT ATTACHMENT POINT REINFORCEMENT BRACKET PN 07321014 REPLACED WITH NEW. ADJACENT RIVETS REPLACED. TAIL REASSEMBLED. INDEPENDENT CONTROL CHECK CARRIED OUT. - [SDR FCPR200300011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FCPR200300011.md): Separator · leaking · Aug 11, 2003 · N5004E · Cessna 180A · Propeller Blade Section > FOUND 1 BALL BEARING MISSING FROM BLADE NR 3, PN A1634-9, SEPARATOR PN B5223. - [SDR CA020830016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020830016.md): Mount · cracked · Aug 9, 2002 · Cessna 180A · Engine Mount Section > (CAN) ENGINE MOUNT HAD BROKEN TUBE JUST ABOVE FISHMOUTH WELD 11 INCHES BELOW UPPER RT FUSELAGE ATTACH. - [SDR CA020725010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020725010.md): Pin · broken · Jul 12, 2002 · Cessna 180A · Elevator Control System > (CAN) PILOT NOTICED INCREASING VAGUENESS IN ELEVATOR CONTROL AND LANDED ASAP. UPON CLOSE EXAMINATION TURN BARREL AND PIN EYE HAD SEPARATED CAUSING VAGUENESS IN CONTROL SAFETY WIRE WAS HOLDING PARTS TOGETHER, TURN BARREL HAD FRACTURED AT BARREL END. THE ABOVE - [SDR CA010628030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010628030.md): Engine · contaminated · Jun 28, 2001 · Cessna 180A · Engine (Reciprocating) > (CAN) ENGINE LOST OIL PRESS AT NORMAL OPERATING RPM. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED CONTAMINATION IN OIL SCREENS, LOOSE RODS, PROBABLE MAIN BEARING SHOT. ENGINE REPLACED IN A/C WITH FACTORY - [SDR CA010625026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010625026.md): Mount · cracked · May 29, 2001 · Cessna 180A · Engine Mount Section > (CAN) ENG MOUNT FOUND CRACKED ON UPPER LT STRUT. - [SDR CA000828007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000828007.md): Gasket · leaking · Aug 4, 2000 · Cessna 180A · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > (CAN) CARBON MONOXIDE IN CABIN DUE TO LEAKING EXHAUST GASKETS - [SDR 20000719SH015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000719SH015.md): Crankshaft · failed · May 19, 2000 · N9728B · Cessna 180A · Reciprocating Engine Front Section > PER TCM MSB 00-5, CRANKSHAFT WAS REJECTED BY TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS. (X) - [SDR 20000602SH003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000602SH003.md): Crankshaft · unserviceable · May 12, 2000 · N4UA · Cessna 180A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > PER TCM MSB 00-5, CRANKSHAFT WAS REJECTED BY TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS. (X) - [SDR 2000ZZZX220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX220.md): Hose · deteriorated · Dec 30, 1999 · N1044Y · Cessna 180A · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION BOTH MASTER CYLINDER FLEXIBLE HOSES WERE FOUND SEVERELY DETERIORATED. - [SDR CA990927051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990927051.md): Bellcrank · broken · Jun 30, 1999 · Cessna 180A · Rudder Control System > (CAN) WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF ON FLOATS, THE RIGHT RUDDER BELLCRANK ARM BROKE AT THE CABLE ATTACHMENT HOLE, CAUSING A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DOCK AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT BELLCRANKS WERE REPLACED. - [SDR CA981207014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981207014.md): Bracket · cracked · Dec 1, 1998 · Cessna 180A · Rudder Control System > (CAN) BOTH RUDDER BELLCRANK BRACKETS REPLACED AT STA 209 ON THE REAR BULKHEAD. PARTS WERE CRACKED THROUGH THE UPPER BOLT HOLES WHERE THEY ARE BOLTED ONTO BULKHEAD. - [SDR CA980330006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980330006.md): Strut · fractured · Mar 13, 1998 · Cessna 180A · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > (CAN) ON LANDING, THE LEFT STRUT FRACTURED 4 INCHES ABOVE THE AXLE, AIRCRAFT ON SKIS. UPPER LEG FELL ON SKI AND COMPLETED THE ROLL OUT. NO SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. REPLACED. - [SDR CA970609024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970609024.md): Bearings · worn rusty · May 30, 1997 · Cessna 180A · Propeller Blade Section > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. BALANCE WEIGHTS AND BALLS AND SCREWS RUSTY AND WORN. PARTS REPLACED. - [SDR EY2R9600131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600131.md): Hub · cracked · Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 180A · Propeller Hub Section > HUB CRACKED IN MOUNTING FLANGE - [SDR EY2R9600797](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600797.md): Retain Bearing · corroded · Jun 1, 1996 · Cessna 180A · Propeller Assembly > RETAIN BEARING CORRODED. - [SDR CA960227010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960227010.md): Lifter · galled · Feb 13, 1996 · Cessna 180A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (CAN) #3 CYLINDER EXHAUST HYDRAULIC LIFTER GALLED (DISINTEGRATED). - [SDR 95ZZZX819](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX819.md): Hinge · corroded · Feb 5, 1995 · N5384D · Cessna 180A · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure > UPON ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION ON RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HINGE. NOTE: ACFT USED ON FLOATS. ## 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 = '180A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180a/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.