Cessna 180J

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SDR 2023FA0000220Control Cable · frayedFRAYING FOUND ON ALL THREE AILERON CONTROL CABLES AT FUSELAGE UPPER AFT CABIN PULLIES. NOTE: AIRCRAFT WAS MODIFIED BY ROBERTSON R/STOL HIGH LIFT SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE SYSTEM STC SA1435WE 20/21/1994.Apr 18, 2023 · N180JW · Cessna 180J · Aileron Control SystemSDR SQPA20190919003Caliper · lockedPISTON IN LH BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED IN PLACE CAUSING THE BRAKE TO DRAG, PILOT ABORTED TAKE OFF TO CHECK BRAKES. WE BELIEVE THIS WAS CAUSED BY WORN BRAKE PADS. NO EMERGENCY MEASURES TAKEN. NO SBS, ADS, ICAS OR STCS APPLY. BRAKE PADS WERE WITHIN TOLERANCE, BUT WE Sep 17, 2019 · N52095 · Cessna 180J · BrakeSDR 6MXR201811050473Reinforcement · crackedSTAB HINGE BOXES DAMAGED. REPLACED BOTH STABILIZER HINGE REINFORCEMENT BOXES.Nov 5, 2018 · N46300 · Cessna 180J · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR P9KA2015103004Elt · inoperativeDURING A ROUTINE ELT INSPECTION IAW 14 CFR 91.207, THE ELT G SWITCH WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THESE BEACONS.Oct 28, 2015 · N7687K · Cessna 180J · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR CA120403009Exhaust Duct · cracked(CAN) ON INSTALLATION OF THE NEW EXHAUST SYS, THE AME CONDUCTED A FINAL INSPECTION OF THE COLLECTOR AND FOUND 3 HUGE CRACKS ON THE FLANGE WHERE A WELD HAD BEEN CARRIED OUT. THE MFG WAS CONTACTED AND A REPLACEMENT WAS SENT. THIS EXHAUST SHOULD HAVE NEVER PASSApr 3, 2012 · Cessna 180J · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 2012FA0000248Spark Plug · failedDURING 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 CINMar 5, 2012 · N9911N · Cessna 180J · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR CA111005003Bulkhead · torn(CAN) A DIFFERENTIAL FLAP CONDITION WAS NOTED ON DURING TAKEOFF, THE ACFT LANDED AT THE MX FACILITY AND FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FOLLOWING: LOWER BULKHEAD ASSY 0512133 WAS TORN WERE RT FLAP BRACKET 0512128 INBD UPPER ATTACH POINT IS SECURED TO THE 0Aug 26, 2011 · Cessna 180J · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR CA101116006Transmitter · worn(CAN) FUEL TRANSMITTER SHOWED ERRATIC OPERATION, TRANSMITTER REMOVED. INSPECTION OF TRANSMITTER UNIT INTERNALLY INDICATED THAT THE VARIABLE RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL CONTACT WAS WORN.Nov 12, 2010 · Cessna 180J · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR CA101104008Block · cracked(CAN) EXCESSIVE RED DYE LEAKAGE NOTED IN SPINNER AREA DURING INSPECTION. PROPELLER INSPECTED AS PER OWNERS MANUAL NR MPC-11. OIL LEAKAGE BEYOND LIMITS. PROPELLER REMOVED FOR INSPECTION BY O/H FACILITY. O/H FACILITY FOUND 2 SLOT BLOCKS PN NR CAB 4746 CRACKEOct 27, 2010 · Cessna 180J · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA101116008Valve · torn(CAN) THE C156003-0101 FUEL CAP HAS A RED/ORANGE ONE WAY VENT GASKET LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CAP. THE PART NUMBER FOR THIS VENT GASKET IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM CESSNA. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE VENT GASKET WAS COMPROMISED ON BOTH INBOARD AOct 9, 2010 · Cessna 180J · Fuel StorageSDR CA101230006Cylinder · separatedDURING A 100 HR ANNUAL INSP IT WAS OBSERVED THAT NR 3 CYL BARREL HAD SEPARATED FROM THE HEAD. THE CYL WAS REPLACED WITH NEW WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENTS.Oct 7, 2010 · Cessna 180J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA100819013Piston Ring · delaminated(CAN) THE AIRCRAFT WAS IN FOR A INSPECTION AND A HIGHER THAN NORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION WAS NOTED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT NR 1 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY HAD A LEAKAGE OF 60/80 ON A DIFFERENTIAL COMPRESSION CHECK. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE TOP PISTON RAug 15, 2010 · Cessna 180J · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2010FA0000165Roll Pin · failedTHE 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.Feb 9, 2010 · N7551K · Cessna 180J · Flight Control SystemSDR CA100205004Stiffener · broken(CAN) DURING AN INSP AN AME FOUND LOWER RIVETS ON STIFFENER PULLED THROUGH BULKHEAD. STIFFENER REMOVED AND FOUND BULKHEAD CRACKED BETWEEN LOWER FLAP AND PULLEY BRACKETS. BULKHEAD REPAIRED IN AFFECTED AREA AND STIFFENER REINSTALLED WITH NEW RIVETS. (TC 20100Dec 23, 2009 · Cessna 180J · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA100203011Link · corroded(CAN) DURING A MX INSPECTION, THE AME FOUND THE LOWER CABLE LINK ON REAR ELEVATOR BELLCRANK TO BE SEIZED ON BELLCRANK, REMOVED BELLCRANK AND LINK, FOUND BELLCRANK LINK ATTACH HOLE TO BE CORRODED. REPLACED BELLCRANK AND DECORRODED LINKS, REASSEMBLED, LUBED AND Dec 23, 2009 · Cessna 180J · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA091103009Cable · frayed(CAN) CABLE FRAYED AT TUNNEL STA 10 (APROX LOCATION).Oct 30, 2009 · Cessna 180J · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA071212025Hub · corroded(CAN) AT OVERHAUL PROPELLER HUB WAS STRIPPED OF PAINT FINISH. ENTIRE OUTER SURFACE OF HUB AND BLADE O-RING GROOVES WERE CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. HUB WAS RETURNED TO MFG FOR EVALUATION. (TC NR 20071212025)Dec 12, 2007 · Cessna 180J · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 2007FA0001035Line · misrouted(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 INCHESNov 14, 2007 · N6WH · Cessna 180J · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA071213004Shaft · cracked(CAN) RUDDER BAR ASSY CRACKED AT SPIGOT ATTACH POINT WHERE RUDDER PEDAL STUB SHAFT (PN 0411307) CONNECTS TO RUDDER BAR ASSY. PILOTS REPORTED A SOFT PEDAL ON WATER OPERATIONS, INVESTIGATION REVEALED A SPHERICAL CRACK ON THE RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE TUBE. (TC NR 200Jul 25, 2007 · Cessna 180J · Rudder Control SystemSDR 2007FA0000083Seal · missingINTAKE SEALS FOUND MISSING. AD 77-04-05 PERTAINING TO THIS DEFECT HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY ACCOMPLISHED IN 1977. DUE TO THE AGE OF THE FLEET I BELIEVE THAT THE ONE TIME INSPECTION IAW THIS AD IS INSUFFICIENT. AS THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE FOUND THE SAME CONDJan 23, 2007 · N9986N · Cessna 180J · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 2005FA0000808Chain · crackedCHAIN LINK CRACKS IN AFT STABILIZER CHAIN. POSSIBLE OVER STRESS OR MFG DEFECT. (K)Apr 30, 2005 · N15BF · Cessna 180J · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR 2005FA0000740Roll Pin · brokenFOUND ROLL PIN BROKEN DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION. APPEARS TO HAVE FAILED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. RECOMMEND INSPECTION OF THIS ASSEMBLY WITHIN 25 HOURS AND AT 100 HOUR INSPECTIONS THEREAFTER. (K)Apr 25, 2005 · N15BF · Cessna 180J · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR HBE2004F00000Impulse Coupling · brokenDURING FLIGHT THE IMPULSE COUPLING ON THE RT MAGNETO FAILED CAUSING THE MAGNETO HOUSING TO FAIL AS WELL. DO NOT KNOW PROBABLE CAUSE. REPLACED WITH NEW MAGNETO.Sep 21, 2004 · N9950N · Cessna 180J · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA040915010Tube · cracked(CAN) ENGINE MOUNT LT LONGITUDINAL TUBE CRACKED AND DEFORMED AT THE REAR ATTACH CLUSTER. DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH THAT FOUND AFTER A HARD LANDING, AIRFRAME AND ENGINE INSPECTED FOR RELATED DAMAGE AND NONE FOUND. NO REPORT OF A HARD LANDING FORTH COMING FROM FLSep 2, 2004 · Cessna 180J · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA040915008Strap · corroded(CAN) SLIGHT BULGE WAS NOTED ON EDGE OF STRAP (PN 16449) EXTERIOR OF FLOAT SKIN. FURTHER INVESTIGATION INVOLVED REMOVING STRAP ASSY FROM FLOAT SKIN, INVESTIGATION REVEALED EXTENSIVE CORROSION, TO POINT THAT FLOAT HULL SKIN WAS SEVERELY DEFORMED(BEING PUSHED IApr 30, 2004 · Cessna 180J · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 2004FA0000835Circuit Card · malfunctionedTHE OPERATOR WAS IN THE PROCESS OF UPGRADING THE SOFTWARE FOR THE EFIS-SV SYSTEM IAW SB WSB IDU-III-6. THE NEW DATA WAS LOADED ONTO THE SMART MEDIA CARDS AND THE CARDS WERE THEN INSTALLED IN THE INTEGRATED DISPLAY UNITS (2 EA.) UPON INITIALIZATION OF THE SOMar 14, 2004 · N7687K · Cessna 180J · Entertainment SystemSDR CA040116006Pin · worn(CAN) DURING GROUND HANDLING THE RT RUDDER PEDAL BRAKE ASSY SEEMED SLOPPY COMPARED TO THE LT UNIT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PIN THAT CONNECTS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY WORN THROUGH, THIS IS A HOLLOW SHAFT PIN ASSY. WJan 16, 2004 · Cessna 180J · BrakeSDR CA030807007Fitting · cracked(CAN) UPON REMOVAL OF VERTICAL STABILIZER THE REAR DORSAL FIN ATTACH BRACKET WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE LT RADIUS HAD FAILED BELOW THE FASTNER ATTACHMENT.Aug 7, 2003 · Cessna 180J · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR CA020606003Gear · wrong part(CAN) ENGINE WAS PUT TOGETHER WITH THE WRONG CAMSHAFT GEAR. THE ENGINE WOULD RUN BUT THE MAGNETO DROP WAS HIGH. ALSO IF YOU EXERCISED THE PROP AT ABOUT 1700 RPM THE ENGINE WOULD STALL OUT. THROTTLE RESPONSE AT LOWER RPMS WAS SLUGGISH AND WOULD MAKE THE ENGINE Apr 16, 2002 · Cessna 180J · Powerplant SystemSDR CA011217017Strut · broken(CAN) 1/4 INCH RETAINER PIN BROKE AT COTTER PIN HOLE ON RT SHOCK STRUT ASSY. WHEN THE RETAINER PIN FALLS OUT THE LANDING GEAR FALLS DOWN.Dec 7, 2001 · Cessna 180J · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR CA011205004Bracket · cracked(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION THE RUDDER CABLE PULLEY BRACKETS THAT ARE LOCATED AT THE BATTERY BOX BULKHEAD, WERE BOTH FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT THE TOP ATTACH POINT (RIVET). BOTH BRACKETS WERE REPLACED.Dec 4, 2001 · Cessna 180J · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA011205003Bushing · cracked(CAN) WHILE PREFORMING A FLAP SUPPORT INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE FLAP ROLLER BUSHING (LT REAR). THE CYLINDRICAL BUSHING WAS SPLIT IN HALF AND ONLY BECAME APPARENT WHEN THE BUSHING WAS REMOVED FROM THE FLAP ROLLER ASSEMBLY.Dec 4, 2001 · Cessna 180J · Wing, Control Surface Attach FittingsSDR CA011127011Fitting · corroded(CAN) INTERGRANULAR CORROSION ON FUSELAGE FITTING.Nov 20, 2001 · Cessna 180J · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR CA011029012Hinge · cracked(CAN) DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION FOUND LT OUTBOARD ELEVATOR BEARING LOOSE. REMOVED LT ELEVATOR TO CHANGE BEARING. WITH ELEVATOR REMOVED, FOUND LT OUTBOARD HINGE ASSEMBLY TO BE CORRODED AND CRACKED WHERE BEARING IS INSTALLED.Aug 2, 2001 · Cessna 180J · Empennage Flight Control Surfaces, Attach FittingsSDR 20001130SH001Magneto · failedMAGNETO FAILED TO OPERATE. AFTER 4.5 HOURS OF OPERATION. DISASSEMBLY REVEALED THAT DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK TAB NEXT TO COIL HAD BURNED AND MELTED CAUSING MAGNETO TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. DEFECT WAS REPORTED TO SLICK TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. SUBMITTER SUSPECTOct 13, 2000 · N9912N · Cessna 180J · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20000720SH017Carburetor · inaccurateNOTE: ACFT IS CONFIGURED ON AEROCET FLOATS AND INCORPORATES TEXAS SKYWAYS, INC. STC NR SE09017SC. INSTALL OF CARBURETED IO520F ENGINE. PILOT REPORTED ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AT ALL POWER SETTINGS. THE STC HOLDER ADVISED ACFT SHOULD BE OPERATED BY ''''LEANING WITMay 17, 2000 · N4406R · Cessna 180J · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA000324002Handle · failed(CAN) THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF DURING FLIGHT. THE HANDLE FAILED BETWEEN THE ALUMINUM HANDLE AND THE STEEL SPLINED INSERT, THE INSERT REMAINED ON THE DOOR LATCH ASSY. THE SUBMITTER STATES HE HAS REPLACED MANY OTHER HANDLES AND FEELS THAT THE BOND BETWMar 16, 2000 · Cessna 180J · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA991112003Bellcrank · corroded(CAN) SEVERE CORROSION FOUND ON BOTTOM OF BELLCRANK UNDER THE CABLE ATTACHMENT CLEVIS. SUBMITTER STATED AIRCRAFT OPERATED IN SALT WATER ENVIRONMENT FOR OVER 12,000 HOURS.Oct 28, 1999 · Cessna 180J · Rudder Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX2360Bushing · looseP/N 0517039-2 - TWO DOOR HANDLES' SPLINED BUSHING SEPARATES FROM HANDLE CASTING. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THIS PART NUMBER. REPLACED MANY DOOR HANDLES THAT HAVE SEPARATED - THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY TO NEW HANDLES.May 24, 1999 · N183JP · Cessna 180J · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 99ZZZX2362Hub · crackedPROPELLER IN SHOP FOR OVERHAUL. FOUND CRACKS IN PROPELLER HUB THREAD SOCKET IN THREE AREAS ON THE NR 2 BLADE. PROPELLER WAS OIL FILLED, BUT WAS NOT LEAKING.May 1, 1999 · N555BL · Cessna 180J · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA990330031Blade · damage(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER BLADES WERE FOUND WITH STONE DAMAGE. THE BLADES WERE TRIMMED.Feb 26, 1999 · Cessna 180J · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 98ZZZX3284Cylinder · brokenENGINE WAS AT CRUISE POWER. LOUD BANG. SMALLER BANGS. ENGINE RAN, BUT DID NOT PRODUCE APPRECIABLE POWER. FORCED LANDING IN TUNDRA NEAR NOATAK, ALASKA FOLLOWED. NO DAMAGE. FOUND SUPPORT LUGS FOR EXHAUST VALVE ROCKER ARM FAILED ON NR 6 CYLINDER. INTAKE MAJul 24, 1998 · N52096 · Cessna 180J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA980610004Spreader Bar · corroded(CAN) SPREADER BAR CORRODED ON BOTTOM SURFACE. NO CORROSION INTERNALLY.Jun 2, 1998 · Cessna 180J · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA971125002Carburetor · failed(CAN) DURING INSPECTION FUEL WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM THE THROAT OF THE CARBURETOR. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE FLOAT ASSEMBLY BROKEN OFF. NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM FROM THE AIRCRAFT OWNER REGARDING ENGINE OPERATION.Oct 7, 1997 · Cessna 180J · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA970530002Blade · spray cut(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. SPRAY CUTS ON THE LEADING EDGE REQUIRED FILING.May 23, 1997 · Cessna 180J · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA970325011Blade · erosion(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER BLADE FOUND ERODED ON THE LEADING EDGE.Apr 1, 1997 · Cessna 180J · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA970128001Door Handle · broken(CAN) A NEW STYLE OF HANDLE WAS INSTALLED WITH A STEEL BUSHING IN AN ALUMINUM HANDLE. THE TWO PART ASSEMBLY SEPARATED AT THE UNION. THE PART WAS SENT BACK FOR WARRANTY.Jan 15, 1997 · Cessna 180J · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA961218001Mount · cracked(CAN) ENGINE MOUNT HAD BEEN RECENTLY OVERHAULED. THE LEFT HORIZONTAL TUBE WAS FOUND CRACKED 3/4 AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE IN A HELICAL PATTERN. NO CORROSION WAS EVIDENT. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THAT TUBE INTERNALSTRESSES MAY HAVE BEEN ENCOUNTERED DURING OVERHAUL.Dec 11, 1996 · Cessna 180J · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA961016003Hydraulic Lifter · sleeve seized(CAN) DURING A CYLINDER CHANGE A FAULTY HYDRAULIC LIFTER WAS NOTED AND FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THE INTERNAL SLEEVE (PISTON) WAS SEIZED.Sep 17, 1996 · Cessna 180J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA961016001Pivot Bolt · sheared(CAN) ALTERNATOR PIVOT BOLT FOUND SHEARED AT REAR LORD MOUNT. PIVOT BOLT WAS APPARENTLY SEIZED IN MOUNT AND MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO FAILURE.Aug 25, 1996 · Cessna 180J · Alternator-Generator Drive
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