# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 180J

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

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Page 1 of 2 · 56 reports

- [SDR 2023FA0000220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000220.md): Control Cable · frayed · Apr 18, 2023 · N180JW · Cessna 180J · Aileron Control System
  > FRAYING 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.
- [SDR SQPA20190919003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SQPA20190919003.md): Caliper · locked · Sep 17, 2019 · N52095 · Cessna 180J · Brake
  > PISTON 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
- [SDR 6MXR201811050473](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/6MXR201811050473.md): Reinforcement · cracked · Nov 5, 2018 · N46300 · Cessna 180J · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > STAB HINGE BOXES DAMAGED. REPLACED BOTH STABILIZER HINGE REINFORCEMENT BOXES.
- [SDR P9KA2015103004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA2015103004.md): Elt · inoperative · Oct 28, 2015 · N7687K · Cessna 180J · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR CA120403009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120403009.md): Exhaust Duct · cracked · Apr 3, 2012 · Cessna 180J · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (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 PASS
- [SDR 2012FA0000248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000248.md): Spark Plug · failed · Mar 5, 2012 · N9911N · Cessna 180J · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > DURING 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 CIN
- [SDR CA111005003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111005003.md): Bulkhead · torn · Aug 26, 2011 · Cessna 180J · Wing Main, Frame Structure
  > (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 0
- [SDR CA101116006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101116006.md): Transmitter · worn · Nov 12, 2010 · Cessna 180J · Fuel Indicating System
  > (CAN) FUEL TRANSMITTER SHOWED ERRATIC OPERATION, TRANSMITTER REMOVED. INSPECTION OF TRANSMITTER UNIT INTERNALLY INDICATED THAT THE VARIABLE RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL CONTACT WAS WORN.
- [SDR CA101104008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101104008.md): Block · cracked · Oct 27, 2010 · Cessna 180J · Propeller Hub Section
  > (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 CRACKE
- [SDR CA101116008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101116008.md): Valve · torn · Oct 9, 2010 · Cessna 180J · Fuel Storage
  > (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 A
- [SDR CA101230006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101230006.md): Cylinder · separated · Oct 7, 2010 · Cessna 180J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR CA100819013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100819013.md): Piston Ring · delaminated · Aug 15, 2010 · Cessna 180J · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (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 R
- [SDR 2010FA0000165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000165.md): Roll Pin · failed · Feb 9, 2010 · N7551K · Cessna 180J · Flight Control System
  > THE 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.
- [SDR CA100205004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100205004.md): Stiffener · broken · Dec 23, 2009 · Cessna 180J · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (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 20100
- [SDR CA100203011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100203011.md): Link · corroded · Dec 23, 2009 · Cessna 180J · Elevator Control System
  > (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
- [SDR CA091103009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091103009.md): Cable · frayed · Oct 30, 2009 · Cessna 180J · Rudder Control System
  > (CAN) CABLE FRAYED AT TUNNEL STA 10 (APROX LOCATION).
- [SDR CA071212025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071212025.md): Hub · corroded · Dec 12, 2007 · Cessna 180J · Propeller Hub Section
  > (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)
- [SDR 2007FA0001035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001035.md): Line · misrouted · Nov 14, 2007 · N6WH · Cessna 180J · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > (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 INCHES
- [SDR CA071213004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071213004.md): Shaft · cracked · Jul 25, 2007 · Cessna 180J · Rudder Control System
  > (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 200
- [SDR 2007FA0000083](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000083.md): Seal · missing · Jan 23, 2007 · N9986N · Cessna 180J · Engine Air Intake System
  > INTAKE 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 COND
- [SDR 2005FA0000808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000808.md): Chain · cracked · Apr 30, 2005 · N15BF · Cessna 180J · Stabilizer Control System
  > CHAIN LINK CRACKS IN AFT STABILIZER CHAIN. POSSIBLE OVER STRESS OR MFG DEFECT. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0000740](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000740.md): Roll Pin · broken · Apr 25, 2005 · N15BF · Cessna 180J · Stabilizer Control System
  > FOUND 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)
- [SDR HBE2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HBE2004F00000.md): Impulse Coupling · broken · Sep 21, 2004 · N9950N · Cessna 180J · Engine Fuel Pump
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR CA040915010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040915010.md): Tube · cracked · Sep 2, 2004 · Cessna 180J · Engine Mount Section
  > (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 FL
- [SDR CA040915008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040915008.md): Strap · corroded · Apr 30, 2004 · Cessna 180J · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (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 I
- [SDR 2004FA0000835](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000835.md): Circuit Card · malfunctioned · Mar 14, 2004 · N7687K · Cessna 180J · Entertainment System
  > THE 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 SO
- [SDR CA040116006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040116006.md): Pin · worn · Jan 16, 2004 · Cessna 180J · Brake
  > (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. W
- [SDR CA030807007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030807007.md): Fitting · cracked · Aug 7, 2003 · Cessna 180J · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > (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.
- [SDR CA020606003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020606003.md): Gear · wrong part · Apr 16, 2002 · Cessna 180J · Powerplant System
  > (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
- [SDR CA011217017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011217017.md): Strut · broken · Dec 7, 2001 · Cessna 180J · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > (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.
- [SDR CA011205004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011205004.md): Bracket · cracked · Dec 4, 2001 · Cessna 180J · Rudder Control System
  > (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.
- [SDR CA011205003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011205003.md): Bushing · cracked · Dec 4, 2001 · Cessna 180J · Wing, Control Surface Attach Fittings
  > (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.
- [SDR CA011127011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011127011.md): Fitting · corroded · Nov 20, 2001 · Cessna 180J · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) INTERGRANULAR CORROSION ON FUSELAGE FITTING.
- [SDR CA011029012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011029012.md): Hinge · cracked · Aug 2, 2001 · Cessna 180J · Empennage Flight Control Surfaces, Attach Fittings
  > (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.
- [SDR 20001130SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001130SH001.md): Magneto · failed · Oct 13, 2000 · N9912N · Cessna 180J · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAGNETO 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 SUSPECT
- [SDR 20000720SH017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000720SH017.md): Carburetor · inaccurate · May 17, 2000 · N4406R · Cessna 180J · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > NOTE: 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 WIT
- [SDR CA000324002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000324002.md): Handle · failed · Mar 16, 2000 · Cessna 180J · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > (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 BETW
- [SDR CA991112003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991112003.md): Bellcrank · corroded · Oct 28, 1999 · Cessna 180J · Rudder Control System
  > (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.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2360](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2360.md): Bushing · loose · May 24, 1999 · N183JP · Cessna 180J · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > P/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.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2362](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2362.md): Hub · cracked · May 1, 1999 · N555BL · Cessna 180J · Propeller Hub Section
  > PROPELLER 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.
- [SDR CA990330031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990330031.md): Blade · damage · Feb 26, 1999 · Cessna 180J · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER BLADES WERE FOUND WITH STONE DAMAGE. THE BLADES WERE TRIMMED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3284.md): Cylinder · broken · Jul 24, 1998 · N52096 · Cessna 180J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ENGINE 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 MA
- [SDR CA980610004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980610004.md): Spreader Bar · corroded · Jun 2, 1998 · Cessna 180J · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) SPREADER BAR CORRODED ON BOTTOM SURFACE. NO CORROSION INTERNALLY.
- [SDR CA971125002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971125002.md): Carburetor · failed · Oct 7, 1997 · Cessna 180J · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (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.
- [SDR CA970530002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970530002.md): Blade · spray cut · May 23, 1997 · Cessna 180J · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. SPRAY CUTS ON THE LEADING EDGE REQUIRED FILING.
- [SDR CA970325011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970325011.md): Blade · erosion · Apr 1, 1997 · Cessna 180J · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER BLADE FOUND ERODED ON THE LEADING EDGE.
- [SDR CA970128001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970128001.md): Door Handle · broken · Jan 15, 1997 · Cessna 180J · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > (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.
- [SDR CA961218001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961218001.md): Mount · cracked · Dec 11, 1996 · Cessna 180J · Engine Mount Section
  > (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.
- [SDR CA961016003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961016003.md): Hydraulic Lifter · sleeve seized · Sep 17, 1996 · Cessna 180J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) DURING A CYLINDER CHANGE A FAULTY HYDRAULIC LIFTER WAS NOTED AND FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THE INTERNAL SLEEVE (PISTON) WAS SEIZED.
- [SDR CA961016001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961016001.md): Pivot Bolt · sheared · Aug 25, 1996 · Cessna 180J · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > (CAN) ALTERNATOR PIVOT BOLT FOUND SHEARED AT REAR LORD MOUNT. PIVOT BOLT WAS APPARENTLY SEIZED IN MOUNT AND MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO FAILURE.

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

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