# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 180H

A list on [Cessna 180H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180h.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2018FA0000118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000118.md): Camshaft · making metal · Mar 23, 2018 · N67WW · Cessna 180H · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE ENGINE APPEARS TO HAVE FAULTY SET OF LIFTERS CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CAMS. PURCHASED WITH 20 HRS ENGINE TIME. CAMS AND LIFTERS WERE INSPECTED ON PRE-BUY AND FOUND TO BE VISUALLY NORMAL WITH BLUEING STILL PRESENT. PERSISTENT HIGH FE ON REGULAR OIL A
- [SDR CA151117019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151117019.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Nov 9, 2015 · Cessna 180H · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) THE ACFT DESCENDED FROM FL200 WITH THE ENGINE THROTTLE AT IDLE, 61 PERCENT. BEFORE LANDING THE PILOT TRIED TO INCREASE POWER AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE ENGINE. HE ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE PROPELLER SPEED TO OBTAIN A CHANGE IN ENGINE POWER THEN TH
- [SDR CA140124005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140124005.md): Universal Joint · cracked · Jan 22, 2014 · Cessna 180H · Control Column Section
  > (CAN) WHEN CONTROL YOKE U WAS REMOVED FROM THE ACFT FOR REPAIRS TO SUPPORT STRUCTURE A CRACK WAS FOUND ON BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM SIDES OF CO-PILOT CONTROL YOKE UNIVERSAL JOINT STARTING FROM THE BOLT HOLES AND PROGRESSING TO THE AFT END OF THE U-JOINT. THESE CRAC
- [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 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 CA050316004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050316004.md): Blade · cracked · Mar 14, 2005 · Cessna 180H · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER, W/O T 64571, RECEIVED FOR 10 YEAR OVERHAUL. LAST OVERHAUL MAY 1996. NOW 667.9 HOUR SINCE OVERHAUL. FOUND BLADE S-90AT-2, SN B34101YS, CRACKED IN BLADE THREADS, FOUND WITH EDDY CURRENT.
- [SDR CA040730007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040730007.md): Trim System · contaminated · Jul 27, 2004 · Cessna 180H · Elevator Tab Control System
  > (CAN) ELEVATOR TRIM WHEEL WOULD ONLY MOVE.5 INCH. FOUND DEBRIS CONSISTING OF GRASS, PEANUT SHELLS ETC. A SQUIRRELS NEST JAMMING THE CHAIN (CABLE ATTACHED TO CHAIN) ON THE GEAR WHICH ACTIVATES THE WORM GEAR TO MOVE THE ELEVATOR UP AND DOWN. BECAUSE OF THE
- [SDR CA040527008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040527008.md): Bulkhead · cracked · May 20, 2004 · Cessna 180H · Propeller Spinner Section
  > BACK PLATE CRACKS FOUND RADIATING FROM RIVET HOLES. AT MANUFACTURING THE TALL SIDE OF RIVET AREAS NOT DEBURED PROPERLY. HOLES MAY HAVE BEEN PUNCH PRESSED AND SMALL AMOUNTS OF EXCESS MATERIAL REMAINED.
- [SDR CA040825003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040825003.md): Bracket · cracked · May 6, 2004 · Cessna 180H · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > (CAN) TAIL REMOVED TO CHANGE BROKEN BRACKETS. PN 0712302-1 LT BRACKET AND 0732101-4 REINFORCEMENT REPLACED WITH NEW PARTS. ADJACENT RIVETS REPLACED. TAIL REASSEMBLED AND DUAL INSPECTED.
- [SDR CA040506002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040506002.md): Bar · cracked · Apr 19, 2004 · Cessna 180H · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > DURING A ROUTINE, CHANGE OVER FROM SKIS TO FLOATS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FORWARD SPREADER BAR ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 36657-10 WAS BADLY CORRODED AND CRACKED. THE SPREADER BAR ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED FROM EDO 249-2870 FLOATS. NEW PART NUMBER 26-32096 INSTALLE
- [SDR CA030703005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030703005.md): Hose · failed · Jun 23, 2003 · Cessna 180H · Pitot/Static System
  > (CAN) NYLON STATIC HOSE CATCHING ON LT CONTROL COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT ATTACH BOLT. STATIC HOSE NOT TIED OFF PROPERLY, WHICH RESTRICTED FORWARD MOVEMENT OF CONTROL WHEEL.
- [SDR CA021122003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021122003.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Sep 20, 2002 · Cessna 180H · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > (CAN) DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ANGLE TAILCONE REINFORCEMENT LT IN THE TAILCONE BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY WAS CRACKED.
- [SDR CA030709005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030709005.md): Bushing · worn · Aug 6, 2001 · Cessna 180H · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) ENGINE REMOVED FROM VIBRATION. ENGINE COUNTERWEIGHT BUSHINGS WORN OUT.
- [SDR CA011116016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011116016.md): Tail Wheel · separated · Jun 11, 2001 · Cessna 180H · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF FROM ROUGH STRIP ON HERSEL ISLAND, PILOT HEARD LOUD BANGING SOUND. HE WAS ABLE TO SEE TAIL WHEEL MISSING. ON LANDING AT AKLAVIK, STEERING CONTROL LOST. MINOR DAMAGE TO TAIL STRINGER. NEW TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY INSTALLED WITH PROPER AIRCRAFT B
- [SDR CA000925032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000925032.md): Pulley Bracket · broken · Sep 11, 2000 · Cessna 180H · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > (CAN) A BROKEN FLAP CONTROL CABLE PULLEY BRACKET CAUSED THE RIGHT FLAP EXTEND CABLE TO GO SLACK, RESULTING IN THE RIGHT FLAP PANEL PARTIALLY RETRACTING. THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED ROLL TO THE RIGHT AND THE PILOT HAD TO RETRACT THE FLAPS TO RECOV
- [SDR CA030709004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030709004.md): Mount · broken · Aug 10, 2000 · Cessna 180H · Engine Mount Section
  > (CAN) CROSS TUBE ON ENGINE MOUNT BROKE ON TAKEOFF, DURING THE APPLICATION OFF POWER.
- [SDR CA000801015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000801015.md): Hinge Bracket · failed · Jun 19, 2000 · Cessna 180H · Stabilizer Control System
  > (CAN) THE REINFORCEMENT STABILIZER HINGE (BOX) ON THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS CHANGED. P/N 0732101-4 WAS REPLACED WITH NEW PART USING EXISTING RIVET SIZE AND PATTERN.
- [SDR CA000801014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000801014.md): Bracket · cracked · Jun 19, 2000 · Cessna 180H · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > (CAN) THE BRACKET ON THE LEFT STABILIZER WAS CHANGED AS IT WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. P/N 0712302-1 WAS REPLACED WITH NEW PART USING EXISTING RIVET SIZE AND PATTERN.
- [SDR CA000713013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000713013.md): Bracket · cracked · Jun 19, 2000 · Cessna 180H · Stabilizer Control System
  > (CAN) THE ANGLE TAIL CONE REINFORCEMENT WAS CHANGED AS IT WAS CRACKED. P/N 0712048-7 WAS REPLACED WITH NEW PART USING EXISTING RIVET SIZE AND PATTERN. THE BRACKET ON THE LEFT STABILIZER WAS CHANGED AS IT WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. P/N 07123021 WAS REPLACED WI
- [SDR 20000721SH017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000721SH017.md): Elt · inoperative · Apr 27, 2000 · N180PR · Cessna 180H · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, CHECKED ELT FOR OPERATION AND CONDITION. ELT DID NOT OPERATE. EITHER INERTIA SWITCH OR MANUAL SWITCH. CHANGED BATTERY, AS SUGGESTED BY MFG. NO CHANGE. SENT UNIT TO MFG FOR REPLACEMENT. PART TT: 18 MONTHS. (X)
- [SDR CA991028011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991028011.md): Bracket · cracked · Sep 10, 1999 · Cessna 180H · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > (CAN) DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, STABILIZER APPEARED LOOSE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED A CRACKED HINGE BRACKET.
- [SDR CA990817029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990817029.md): Alternator · failed · Jul 29, 1999 · Cessna 180H · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ALTERNATOR REAR BEARING FAILURE. SYSTEM NOT CHARGING.
- [SDR CA981027010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981027010.md): Bracket · cracked · Oct 16, 1998 · Cessna 180H · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) DURING CHANGE OVER FROM FLOATS TO WHEEL GEAR, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD SUPPORT BRACKET FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR CA981027009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981027009.md): Bracket · cracked · Oct 8, 1998 · Cessna 180H · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) DURING CHANGE OVER FROM FLOATS TO WHEEL GEAR, BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT MLG OUTBOARD SUPPORT BRACKETS WERE FOUND CRACKED. LEFT P/N 0713495-61 AND RIGHT HAND P/N 0713495-62.
- [SDR CA981027001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981027001.md): Fitting · worn · Sep 2, 1998 · Cessna 180H · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) RIGHT HAND WING FOUND MOVING EXCESSIVELY AT ALL ATTACH POINTS. FITTINGS FOUND WORN TO.016 INCH PLAY. FITTINGS BUSHED IAW CESSNA INSTRUCTIONS AND NAS CLOSE TOLERANCE BOLTS INSTALLED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3305](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3305.md): Bolt · missing · Jun 28, 1998 · N4803E · Cessna 180H · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A LEFT MAIN GEAR FAILURE SHORTLY AFTER LANDING. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED THAT THE LEFT MLG INBOARD BOLT P/N AN7-20-A W25 MISSING. ALSO, THE BOLT HOLE WAS ELONGATED. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS SPECIAL EMPHASIS BE PLACED ON THIS AREA DURING INSP
- [SDR CA980504013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980504013.md): Blade · corroded · Apr 23, 1998 · Cessna 180H · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE PROPELLER BLADES AND FERRULES (P/N 3054) WERE FOUND CORRODED. THE PROPELLER BLADES WERE TRIMMED AND THE FERRULES WERE REPLACED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2117.md): Piston · failed · Apr 22, 1998 · N180BH · Cessna 180H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ABOUT 15 SECONDS AFTER TAKEOFF, ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND LOSE POWER. PILOT COULD NOT MAINTAIN ALTITUDE, AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. INSPECTED ENGINE, FOUND NR 5 PISTON BROKEN AND NO LONGER IN THE CYLINDER; ALSO, A 2 INCH CRACK FROM BASE OF NR 5 PIST
- [SDR CA970508014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970508014.md): Cylinder · scored · May 5, 1997 · Cessna 180H · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER CYLINDER WAS SCORED AND WORN AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
- [SDR CA970429010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970429010.md): Blade · corroded · Apr 23, 1997 · Cessna 180H · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. TEN YEARS SINCE LAST OVERHAUL. INSPECTION FOUND BLADES CORRODED. TIP ANGLES OUT. FACE ALIGNMENT OUT. ONE ACTUATING PIN; TWO PISTON PINS AND CYLINDER CORRODED. REPAIRS MADE AND CORRODED PARTS REPAIRED OR REPLAC
- [SDR CA970421081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970421081.md): Blade · spray cut · Apr 11, 1997 · Cessna 180H · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. BLADE HAD SPRAY CUT DAMAGE.
- [SDR CA970310004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970310004.md): Bearing · warped · Mar 7, 1997 · Cessna 180H · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) THE C3411-2 BEARING RACE WAS INSTALLED DURING THE ASSEMBLY STAGE OF THE OVERHAUL AND DURING THE BEARING SEATING INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BEARING SEATING AREA WAS NOT CONTACTING THE PROPELLER HUB. THE BEARING WAS REMOVED AND CHECKED FOR FLATNESS O
- [SDR 97ZZZX5](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX5.md): Valve · leak · Dec 13, 1996 · N2467F · Cessna 180H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CONTINENTAL CYLINDER ASSY PN 653443A13. 2 OUT OF 6 CYLINDERS HAD UNACCEPTABLE LEAKS FROM INTAKE VALVES. ABOUT 1 DROP LIQUID SOLVENT PER MINUTE WITH VALVE SPRINGS INSTALLED. ALSO, VALVE GUIDES ARE HOURGLASS SHAPED. ABOUT.002 INCH SMALLER IN CENTER THAN ON
- [SDR EY2R9601073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601073.md): Hub · corroded · Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 180H · Propeller Hub Section
  > HUB CORRODED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5290](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5290.md): Impulse Coupling · spring broken · Oct 1, 1996 · N2700X · Cessna 180H · Magneto/Distributor
  > FOUND IMPULSE COUPLING, SPRING BROKEN DUE TO CORROSION.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5289.md): Impulse Coupling · spring broken · Oct 1, 1996 · N2700X · Cessna 180H · Magneto/Distributor
  > FOUND IMPULSE COUPLING, SPRING BROKEN DUE TO CORROSION.
- [SDR CA961011002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961011002.md): Float · badly worn · Sep 27, 1996 · Cessna 180H · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) PILOT COMPLAINED OF INTERMITTENT FUEL LEAK FROM CARBURETOR. DISASSEMBLY OF CARBURETOR REVEALED FLOAT HINGE BADLY WORN ALLOWING CONTACT OF FLOAT WITH SIDES OF FLOAT CHAMBER RESULTING IN SEVERE WEAR ON SIDES OF METAL FLOATS. FUEL VALVE RETAINER CLIP WORN I
- [SDR EY2R9600943](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600943.md): Hub · corroded · Sep 1, 1996 · Cessna 180H · Propeller Hub Section
  > HUB CORRODED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX4234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4234.md): Lines · chafed · Aug 1, 1996 · N2461F · Cessna 180H · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > IN LT DOOR POST, THE AILERON CABLE WAS RUBBING ON THE FUEL LINE. UNDER THE FLOOR, THE FUEL LINES WERE CHAFING ON THE BULKHEADS WHERE THEY PENETRATED. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS CLOSE INSPECTION OF THESE AREAS WITH A MIRROR AND LIGHT. INTERIOR PANELS MUST BE MOVED
- [SDR CA960102103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960102103.md): Float Assembly · broken · Dec 28, 1995 · Cessna 180H · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN)SEPARATION OF FLOAT CHAMBER FROM FRAME. SOLDERING OF JOINT APPEARS TO BE IMPROPERLY PERFORMED.

## 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 = '180H'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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