# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 180K A list on [Cessna 180K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180k.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR CA150127005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150127005.md): Chain · detached · Jan 23, 2015 · Cessna 180K · Elevator Tab Control System > (CAN) DURING A TRAINING FLIGHT, PILOT REPORTED THAT THE ELEVATOR TRIM WHEEL JAMMED IN FLIGHT, DURING CRUISE, WITH TRIM IN A RELATIVELY NEUTRAL POSITION. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO ROLL THE TRIM WHEEL FORWARD, BUT WITH CONSIDERABLE FORCE APPLIED BY THE PILOT, THE - [SDR CA121023006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121023006.md): Angle · cracked · Oct 23, 2012 · Cessna 180K · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM TAB ACTUATORS, 1000 HRS OR 3 YEARS, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TAILCONE REINFORCING LT ANGLE ASSY, PN 0712048-7 HAD A CRACK AT THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER PIVOT POINT BOLT HOLE. CRACK RUNNING FROM TOP OF ANGLE, DO - [SDR CA110331026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110331026.md): Relief Valve · broken · Mar 21, 2011 · Cessna 180K · Engine Oil Pressure > (CAN) OIL PRESSURE VALVE HSG ON BACK OF ENGINE WAS FOUND LEAKING. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE VALVE, BUT UPON RE-INSTALLATION, THE VALVE BROKE IN HALF. THE AREA BETWEEN THE SEAT OF THE O-RING AND THE THREADS WAS FOUND CRACKED, CAUSING THE LEAK. THE UNIT WAS REMOV - [SDR CA080225009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080225009.md): Control Cable · frayed · Feb 21, 2008 · Cessna 180K · Elevator Control System > (CAN) LWR ELEVATOR CABLE FRAYED AT BULKHEAD STA 140, WHERE CABLE RIDES ON THE PHENOLIC BLOCK. - [SDR CA070724003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070724003.md): Elt · corroded · Jul 24, 2007 · Cessna 180K · Emergency Locator Beacon > (CAN) BATTERY CONNECTIONS HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND EVEN THOUGH THE INDICATOR LAMP INDICATED THAT UNIT WAS WORKING THE UNIT HAD NO SWEEP OUTPUT (TC NR 20070724003) - [SDR CA070522003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070522003.md): Camshaft · spalled · May 7, 2007 · Cessna 180K · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (CAN) IN REMOVING NR 1 CYLINDER TO BE CHANGED OUT THE LIFTERS WERE REMOVED TO BE BLEED DOWN, LIFTERS WERE SPAWLED. THE AME INSPECTED THE CAM AND THE EXHAUST LOBE WAS ALSO SPALLED. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND PREPARED FOR SHIPMENT TO A REPAIR SHOP. UNDER FURTHER - [SDR AU510001674](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001674.md): Drive Belt · loose · Oct 7, 2005 · Cessna 180K · Alternator-Generator Drive > ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT LOOSE. LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER. - [SDR CA021119006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021119006.md): Bearing · corroded · Nov 6, 2002 · Cessna 180K · Propeller Hub Section > (CAN) PROPELLER WOULD NOT CHANGE PITCH. PROPELLER WAS SO BADLY CORRODED INTERNALLY THAT THE BEARING SEIZED. ENTIRE PROPELLER SCRAP DUE TO CORROSION. NO HISTORY OF PROPELLER HAVING BEEN SUBMERGED. - [SDR CA020726018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020726018.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 8, 2002 · Cessna 180K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (CAN) AT END OF 2 RT FLT, CYL HEAD TEMP, OIL TEMP & PRESSURE ALL NORMAL. OIL TEMP SUDDENLY WENT UP ONE NEEDLE WIDTH, OIL PRESSURE WENT DOWN ONE NEEDLE WIDTH. ENGINE MADE BANGING, CLATTERING NOISE WITH WHIFF OF HOT OIL SMOKE IN COCKPIT. ENGINE RAN VERY ROUGH - [SDR 2002FA0000836](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000836.md): Lifter · failed · May 30, 2002 · N61858 · Cessna 180K · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > THIS ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED 6/10/99 BY REPAIR STATION. IT NOW HAS 563.3 HOURS AND ALL THE INTAKE VALVES WERE BAD, ALL EXHAUST GUIDES WERE BAD, AND ALL LIFTERS ARE BAD. CYLINDERS WERE NEW FROM PARTS MFG AND SUPPLY. THIS AIRCRAFT HAS NOT SET FOR OVER 1 MONTH A - [SDR 2002FA0000835](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000835.md): Lifter · failed · May 30, 2002 · N61858 · Cessna 180K · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > THIS ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED 6/10/99 BY REPAIR STATION. IT NOW HAS 563.3 HOURS AND ALL THE INTAKE VALVES WERE BAD, ALL EXHAUST GUIDES WERE BAD, AND ALL LIFTERS ARE BAD. CYLINDERS WERE NEW FROM PARTS MFG AND SUPPLY. THIS AIRCRAFT HAS NOT SET FOR OVER 1 MONTH A - [SDR 2002FA0000834](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000834.md): Guide · failed · May 30, 2002 · N61858 · Cessna 180K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > THIS ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED 6/10/99 BY REPAIR STATION. IT NOW HAS 563.3 HOURS AND ALL THE INTAKE VALVES WERE BAD, ALL EXHAUST GUIDES WERE BAD, AND ALL LIFTERS ARE BAD. CYLINDERS WERE NEW FROM PARTS MFG AND SUPPLIER. THIS AIRCRAFT HAS NOT SET FOR OVER 1 MONTH - [SDR 2002FA0000833](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000833.md): Intake Valve · failed · May 30, 2002 · N61858 · Cessna 180K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > THIS ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED 6/10/99 BY REPAIR STATION, IT NOW HAS 563 HOURS AND ALL THE INTAKE VALVES WERE BAD, ALL EXHAUST GUIDES WERE BAD, AND ALL LIFTERS ARE BAD. CYLINDERS WERE NEW FROM PARTS MFG AND SUPPLY. THIS AIRCRAFT HAS NOT SET FOR OVER 1 MONTH AT A - [SDR 2001FA0000658](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000658.md): Gasket · loose · Nov 3, 2001 · N20379 · Cessna 180K · Engine Air Intake System > THIS AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY HAS THE MANUFACTURING DEFECT DESCRIBED IN AD. WITH THE GASKET COMING LOOSE. FOUND IT DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION AND DISCOVERED THAT IT (BA 8110) IS NOT COVERED BY THE AD. - [SDR 2002FA0001387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001387.md): Bellcrank · bent · Jul 1, 2001 · N64426 · Cessna 180K · Rudder Control System > AIRCRAFT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON LANDING DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL. CFI WAS FLYING FROM THE RT SEAT. AIRCRAFT LEFT THE RUNWAY TO THE RT EVEN THOUGH PILOT APPLIED FULL LT RUDDER. DURING INSPECTION. DISCOVERED THAT THE LT RUDDER PEDAL WOULD UNLOCK (STOW - [SDR CA001018011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001018011.md): Bearing · failed · Sep 26, 2000 · Cessna 180K · Propeller System > (CAN) PROPELLER PARTS CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR. BLADE BEARING RACES AND BALLS. BLADE SPLIT RETAINING RINGS. PISTON AND PISTON PINS. CYLINDER ACTUATING PINS. NOTE: THESE PARTS CORRODED AFTER 6 YEARS, NOW REGULATION IS 10 YEARS. (X) - [SDR 20000623SH018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000623SH018.md): Bushing · eroded · Jun 9, 2000 · N2879K · Cessna 180K · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle > RECENTLY INSTALLED TAILSPRING BUSHINGS FOUND EXTRUDED AFTER ONLY 8 HOURS OF OPERATION. SUBMITTER KNOWS OF ONE OTHER LOW TIME FAILURE OF THESE BUSHINGS. (X) - [SDR AU981594](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981594.md): Spar · cracked · Oct 18, 1998 · Cessna 180K · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib > (AUS) VERTICAL FIN REAR SPAR CRACKED UNDER DOUBLERS AS INDICATED IN CESSNA SE-80-85. - [SDR CA980908004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980908004.md): Spreader Bar · corroded · Aug 18, 1998 · Cessna 180K · Wheel/Ski/Float > (CAN) SPREADER BARS AT THE FLOAT WERE SPLIT ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN OUTSIDE TUBING. CONDITION COULD NOT BE DETECTED WITHOUT DISMANTLING THE FAIRING IN BETWEEN THE FLOATS. THE INSIDE SLEEVE IN THE ATTACHMENT AREA COVERS THE INSIDE OF THE SPREADER BAR TUBING - [SDR CA980330017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980330017.md): Cylinder · scratched · Mar 20, 1998 · Cessna 180K · Propeller Hub Section > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE CYLINDER WAS FOUND SCRATCHED AND THE BLADE PITCH LOCK DISTRIBUTION WAS FOUND OUT OF MANUFACTURERS LIMITS AS PER THE OVERHAUL MANUAL. - [SDR 97ZZZX5139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX5139.md): Bracket · broken · Dec 2, 1997 · N18WL · Cessna 180K · Trailing Edge Flap Control System > PILOT REPORTED LEFT FLAP WOULD NOT FULLY EXTEND. AN INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AND THE FLAP PULLEY BRACKET WAS FOUND BROKEN. THIS CONDITION CAUSED FLAP CABLE TO HAVE EXCESSIVE SLACK. - [SDR 98ZZZX961](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX961.md): Selector · corroded · Aug 19, 1997 · N61858 · Cessna 180K · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve > FOUND FUEL SELECTOR VALVE CORRODED AND FLAKING ON ONE SIDE. THE ONLY WAY TO SEE THIS SIDE OF THE VALVE IS WITH A MIRROR THROUGH THE INSPECTION PANEL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE AIRCRAFT. AIRCRAFT IS ON FLOATS. - [SDR 97ZZZX3383](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3383.md): Vent · plugged · Jul 17, 1997 · N2643K · Cessna 180K · Battery Box Structure > AT ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOTICED CORROSION ON THE MAIN ELECTRICAL CONTACTOR AND THE STARTER RELAY. SUSPECT THE BATTERY WAS VENTING OUT BY THE CABLES. CHECKING THE BATERY BOX VENT, IT WAS FILLED WITH MUD DAUBER LARVA. THIS AIRCRAFT HAD ACCUMULATED 36 HOURS SINC - [SDR EY2R9601207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601207.md): Bearing · corroded · Nov 1, 1996 · Cessna 180K · Propeller Assembly > CORROSION FOUND ON BEARING RACE. - [SDR 96ZZZX2769](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2769.md): Brake Disc · failed · May 10, 1996 · N24SL · Cessna 180K · Brake > UPON STARING TAKEOFF ROLL, LOUD NOISE AND LEFT BRAKE MALFUNCTION OCCURRED. TAKEOFF ABORTED. LEFT MAIN BRAKE DISC HAD BROKEN LOOSE FROM MAIN WHEEL BOLTS. SUSPECT CAUSE WAS CRACKS IN DISC. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS INSPECTION OF DISC FOR CRACKS. ## 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 = '180K' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180k/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.