Cessna 182

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SDR 2024FA0000981Fuel · unknownI AM CONCERNED ABOUT ADVERSE EFFECTS FROM A NEW UNLEADED FUEL (G100UL) THAT WAS APPROVED VIA THE STC PROCESS (SA01967WI & SE01966WI) AND RECENTLY INTRODUCED AT TWO LOCAL AIRPORTS (KRHV, KWVI). BASED ON PUBLIC REPORTS BY SOME USERS THAT THEY EXPERIENCED PAINT DDec 23, 2024 · N1824 · Cessna 182 · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR 2023FA0000344Solenoid · defectiveLANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC POWER PACK SOLENOID FAILED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED BUT LEFT AND RIGHT MAIN GEARS FOLDED ON LANDING. DAMAGE TO RIGHT WING TIP, RIGHT SIDE OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AND RIGHT ELEVATOR. SOLENOID FAILURE DETERMINED BY Jun 27, 2023 · Cessna 182 · Landing Gear SystemSDR CA190213015Pin · dislodged(CAN) IMPULSE COUPLING PIN (NO PART NUMBER FOR ONLY THE PIN) NORMALLY PRESSED INTO MAGNETO HOUSING HAD COME OUT OF THE HOUSING ALLOWING OIL TO ENTER THE CASE OF THE MAG, THE PIN (1/4 INCH DIAMETER BY 1 1/8 INCH LONG) WAS FLUNG LOOSE AND CAME TO REST AT THE BOTFeb 13, 2019 · Cessna 182 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2017FA0000192Barrel · brokenNOSE WHEEL SHIMMY DAMPENER BARREL ASSEMBLY. ATTACHMENT BOSS BROKE CAUSING SHIMMY DAMPENER TO LOSE ITS FLUID CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.May 16, 2017 · N6233A · Cessna 182 · Shimmy DamperSDR RJWR001Angle · crackedDURING MAINTENANCE, BATTERY MOUNT STRUCTURE FOUND CRACKED ACFT REQUIRING REPLACEMENT.Jan 5, 2016 · Cessna 182 · Battery Box StructureSDR 2016FA0000279Pan · mismanufacturedENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT ON FACTORY REMANUFACTURED ENGINE WITH 406 HRS. INSPECTION FOUND MIS-MANUFACTURED OIL PAN/SUMP ASSOCIATED WITH STC 09319SC. SPECIFIC DEFECT CAUSES INTERFERENCE BETWEEN BOTTOM OF PAN AND OIL PICKUP. PART IS AVAILABLE FOR MEASUREMEJul 20, 2015 · N5765B · Cessna 182 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2014FA0000202Spar · crackedLEFT ELEVATOR SPAR, FOUND TO BE CRACKED DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION. NO PRIOR GROUND OR FLIGHT DAMAGE INCIDENTS REPORTED. THE LT ELEVATOR FOUND TO BE CRACKED BY VISUAL INSPECTION AFTER INDICATIONS OF EXCESSIVE VERTICAL MOVEMENT. CRACK LOCATIONS ON UPPER LMar 15, 2014 · N5698B · Cessna 182 · Elevator, Spar/RibSDR CA140211008Bolt · sheared(CAN) DURING CPCP INSPECTION AND 1000 HR U-BOLT REPLACEMENT. RT GEAR U-BOLT WAS FOUND TO BE SHEARED AT BOTTOM OF REAR THREADS. SUSPECTED NUT WAS OVER TORQUED AND BOTTOMED OUT ON THREADS. TOTAL TIME ON U-BOLT IS UNKNOWN.Feb 5, 2014 · Cessna 182 · Main Landing GearSDR CA131219015Spar · corroded(CAN) DURING CPCP BASE CORROSION INSPECTION. WHILE ACCOMPLISHING SID 57-11-01 WING STRUCTURE INSPECTION. DURING CLEANING OF SPAR BLOCKS SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION WAS FOUND ON 3 OUT OF 4 SPAR BLOCKS. CORROSION WAS LOCATED INSIDE RADIUS OF BLOCK WHERE AN BDec 16, 2013 · Cessna 182 · Wing SparSDR CA090826015Shaft · missingMASSIVE OIL LOSS DURING FLIGHT. ACFT LANDED ON HYW 17. ACFT LOADED ONTO TRANSPORT AND RELOCATED. INSP REVEALED ENG PLUG PN LW-13896 HANGING FROM LOCKING. PROPELLER GOVERNER IDLER SHAFT FOUND MISSING. PN LW-14021 IDLER GEAR PN LW-10541 FOUND FLOATING INSIDJul 13, 2009 · Cessna 182 · Propeller GovernorSDR 2009FA0000294Strut · wornDURING ENGINE CHANGE AND ENGINE MOUNT CHANGE, THE AIR/OIL SEPARATOR BREATHER TUBE WAS REMOVED (ATTACHED BY THREE CLAMPS TO THE FIREWALL) FROM THE FIREWALL. THE MFG HAD ROUTED THE BREATHER TUBE SO THAT IT WOULD EXIT THE COWLING JUST AFT THE FIREWALL ONTO THE BEApr 10, 2009 · N5710B · Cessna 182 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 2009FA0000281Reinforcement · crackedFOUND DURING ANNUAL INSP, LT ATTACHMENT PIVOT POINT FOR HORIZ STAB (REINFORCEMENT ASSY PN 07120487) CRACKED AT BOLT HOLE EXTENDING TO EDGE OF BRACKET. REPLACED REINFORCEMENT ASSY AND IB BRACKET PN 0712302-1. ACFT TT AND PART TT 7201. (K)Mar 31, 2009 · N5441B · Cessna 182 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 2008FA0000848Hose · deterioratedENGINE LOST RPM AND PARTIAL POWER ON GO-AROUND FROM REJECTED LANDING. ACFT THEN FLEW NORMAL PATTERN AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. GROUND RUN-UP SHOWED NO ABNORMALITIES. MAINT REMOVED INJECTOR NOZZLES. NR 2 CYL NOZZLE WAS PLUGGED AND CONTAMINANTS FOUND IN SENov 19, 2008 · N72758 · Cessna 182 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR RIS2006F00000Line · chafedFUEL LINE WAS CHAFED 90 PERCENT THRU BY AILERON CABLE. THIS ITEM SHOULD BE CHECKED ON ALL MFG AC WITH FUEL LINES RUNNING ALONG AILERON CABLES. (K)Oct 5, 2006 · N933DD · Cessna 182 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 78978Hub · corrodedCORRODED HUB.Mar 6, 2006 · Cessna 182 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 2005FA0000497Flyweight · crackedFLYWEIGHT BASE CRACKED ALSO ASSOCIATED PART C20886 SPRING HEAD AND B20882-1. SPRING DRIVE ALSO CRACKED. (K) (22124)Feb 23, 2005 · N195RB · Cessna 182 · Propeller GovernorSDR 2005FA0000191Flyweight · crackedFLYWEIGHT BASE CRACKED ALSO ASSOCIATED PART, C20886 SPRING HEAD AND B20882-1, SPRING DRIVE ALSO CRACKED. (K) (REF: 22124)Feb 23, 2005 · N195RB · Cessna 182 · Propeller GovernorSDR EY2R0082166AHub · corrodedFOUND CORROSION ON HUB.Aug 19, 2004 · Cessna 182 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR EY2R00082166Hub · corrodedFOUND HUB CORRODED.Aug 19, 2004 · Cessna 182 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 2004FA0000193Spar · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION WHAT APPEARED TO BE A DENT WAS FOUND ON THE LOWER LEADING EDGE SKIN OF THE LEFT ELEVATOR. THIS (DENT) WAS CROSSED BY A CRACK. EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE ELEVATOR HORN WAS NOTED WHEN THE ELEVATOR WAS FLEXED. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED Feb 11, 2004 · N6465A · Cessna 182 · Elevator, Spar/RibSDR 2004FA0000192Spar · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION WHAT APPEARED TO BE A DENT WAS FOUND ON THE LOWER LEADING EDGE SKIN OF THE LT ELEVATOR. THIS (DENT) WAS CROSSED BY A CRACK. EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE ELEVATOR HORN WAS NOTED WHEN THE ELEVATOR WAS FLEXED. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED A CFeb 11, 2004 · N6465A · Cessna 182 · Elevator, Spar/RibSDR 2003FA0001031Control Cable · out of positionA SAFETY RECOMMENDATION WAS SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE THE RUDDER CONTROL CABLE HAD BEEN FOUND LODGED UNDER THE MOUNTING BOLT FOR THE ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE PULLEY AT APPROXIMATELY STATION 156. A REVIEW OF THE INSTALLATION INDICATES THIS Oct 8, 2003 · Cessna 182 · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA021105010Shaft · loose(CAN) CARBURETOR RUNNING LEAN AT ALTITUDE, THROTTLE SHAFT LOOSE, ENGINE RUNS POORLY WITH THIS CARBURETOR. TIME SINCE FACTORY OVERHAUL IS 542.1 HOURS.Oct 11, 2002 · Cessna 182 · Mixture ControlSDR 2002FA0001226Starter · inoperativeSTARTER DOES NOT ALLOW THE STARTER ADAPTER TO DISENGAGE WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS. THE RESULT IS EXCESSIVE HEAT AND WEAR WHICH RAPIDLY DESTROYS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ADAPTER. WITHIN 30-60 HOURS THE ADAPTER MUST BE REPLACED.Oct 2, 2002 · N5711B · Cessna 182 · Engine StarterSDR CA020430003Rib · failed(CAN) RT WING STA 172.00 - DURING INSTALATION OF AUXILIARY WING TANKS, AN INSPECTION ACCESS HOLE WAS CUT IN LOWER RING SKIN AT STA. 169.00 SURVEILLANCE INSPECTON OF THE WING RIB AT STA 172.00 REVEALED AN EXTENSIVE COMPRESSION FAILURE ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OApr 10, 2002 · Cessna 182 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR CA020213011Support · cracked(CAN) RT OUTBOARD LANDING GEAR SUPPORT CASTING FOUND TO BE CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. FAULT WAS DISCOVERED WHEN GEAR LEG WAS REMOVED FOR NDT OF LANDING GEAR COMPONENTS. NO OTHER FAULTS FOUND. LANDING GEAR NDT INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT AT OWNER'S REQUEST.Feb 1, 2002 · Cessna 182 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 2002FA0001052Rheostat · shortedFLYING LOW THROUGH A MOUNTAIN PASS TRIED TO TURN ON INSTRUMENTS LIGHTS. SMOKE IN CABIN. TURNED OFF MASTER. FOUND RESISTOR WINDINGS FAILED. CONTACT ARM BURNED THRU TO CASE. ALSO CIRCUIT BREAKER DID NOT OPEN.Dec 3, 2001 · N5379B · Cessna 182 · Instrument PanelSDR 2002FA0000443Rheostat · shortedFLYING LOW THRU MOUNTAIN PASS, TRIED TO TURN ON INSTRUMENT LIGHTS. MUCH SMOKE IN CABIN, TURNED OFF MASTER. FOUND RESISTOR WINDINGS FAILED, CONTACT ARM BURNED THRU TO CASE, ALSO CIRCUT BREAKER DID NOT OPEN. FOUND PLASTIC TRIM PANEL HOLE HAD EGG SHAPE, BUTTODec 3, 2001 · N5379B · Cessna 182 · Instrument PanelSDR 2001FA0000646Valve · wornCYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. VALVE STEM WORN TO 0.005.Oct 25, 2001 · N5670B · Cessna 182 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20010418CW005Gyro · misinstalledTHE DIRECTIONAL GYRO WAS POWERED BY A WIRE OF THREE SIZES NR 12, NR 16 AND NR 18, SPLICED TOGETHER OVER A LENGTH OF 20 INCHES, THE LARGE END WAS BENT INTO A HOOK, TINNED WITH SOLDER AND CONNECTED TO THE AMMETER.Apr 18, 2001 · N5590B · Cessna 182 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 20010418CW004Wire · damagedTHE BATTERY CABLE WAS BARE IN MANY PLACES INCLUDING THE PENETRATION OF THE FIREWALL. IT HAD ALSO BEEN PENETRATED BY A SCREW THROUGH THE BELLY OF AIRCRAFT, JUST FORWARD OF THE BATTERY BOX.Apr 18, 2001 · N5590B · Cessna 182 · Battery/Charger SystemSDR 20010418CW003Heat Shield · missingTHE ENGINE MOUNT HEAT SHIELDS HAD BEEN REMOVED AT SOME POINT ALLOWING HEAT DAMAGE REQUIRING 3 WELD REPAIRS.Apr 18, 2001 · N5590B · Cessna 182 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 20010418CW002Fastener · looseOWNER REPORTED 2 LOOSE RIVETS AT THE FIREWALL ATTACH POINT STA. 5. INVESTIGATION REVEALED 2 MISSING RIVET HEADS AN426AD4 AND A FURTHER 25 RIVET HEADS HELD ON BY PAINT ALONE. 1 OTHER RIVET HEAD HAD A STRANGE APPEARANCE, SCRAPING THE PAINT OFF REVEALED A BONApr 18, 2001 · N5590B · Cessna 182 · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/FirewallSDR 20010418CW001Gyro · inoperativeDURING ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION THE ELEVATOR WAS FOUND TO TRAVEL ONLY 19 DEGREE UP. THE TYPE CERTIFICATE CALLS FOR 25 DEGREE. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE D. G. MOUNTED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE CONTROL WHEEL TUBE. AS THE WHEEL WAS PULLED AFT THE AN3-10A BOLT CONTACTEApr 18, 2001 · N6312A · Cessna 182 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 20010420CW007O-Ring · leakingTHE QUICK DRAIN ORING THAT CAME WITH THE NEW QUICK DRAIN, SWELLED UP SO THAT IT IS PUSHED OUT OF THE GROOVE. OIL LEAKS PASSED IT EASILY.Apr 2, 2001 · Cessna 182 · Engine DrainsSDR 20000829SH009Gear · failedDURING TAXI, LANDING GEAR SPRING FAILED AT MATING AREA OF P/N 0541121-2 SUPPORT. CAUSED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO RIGHT CABIN AFT OF CREW DOOR, RIGHT SIDE OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AND ELEVATOR, AND OUTBOARD SECTION OF RIGHT WING. (X)Jul 15, 2000 · N6473A · Cessna 182 · Main Landing GearSDR 20000712SH033Cooler · leakingPART HAD BEEN REPAIRED USING EPOXY TO STOP A LEAK. DURING NORMAL SERVICE, EPOXY FAILED CAUSING THE OIL COOLER TO LEAK AT POINT OF ORIGINAL REPAIR. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED ELIMINATING USE OF EPOXY IN OIL COOLERS AS EPOXY FAILURE IS COMMON. (X)Jun 21, 2000 · Cessna 182 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR AU000567Fitting · corroded(AUS) LEFT ABD RIGHT WING ATTACHMENT BLOCKS CONTAIN EXFOLIATION CORROSION.Jun 12, 2000 · Cessna 182 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR 99ZZZX3620Support · crackedBATTERY BOX SUPPORT ANGLES WERE FOUND CRACKED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION.Aug 30, 1999 · N182MT · Cessna 182 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 20000714SH013Spring · brokenAIRCRAFT TT 7,577 HOURS. RIGHT SIDE MAIN SPRING LANDING GEAR BROKE ON LANDING. SPRING LANDING GEAR BROKE APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES FROM FUSELAGE ON A LINE THROUGH THE DIMPLES IN THE SPRING GEAR THAT HOLDS THE BRAKE LINE RETAINER BRACKET. (X)Aug 11, 1999 · N6284A · Cessna 182 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 99ZZZX2616Oil Cooler · leakingPART WS REPAIRED USING EPOXY. EPOXY FAILED DURING NORMAL SERVICE ALLOWING PART TO LEAK AT POINT OF ORIGINAL REPAIR. EPOXY FAILURE IS COMMON. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED ELIMINATING USE OF EPOXY IN OIL COOLERS.Jun 30, 1999 · Cessna 182 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 99ZZZX2508Hub · corrodedSUBMITTER STATED PART SHOULD HAVE BEEN REJECTED AT OVERHAUL FOR CORROSION CAUSING METAL TO FLAKE OFF THE EXTERIOR HUB SERVICES.Jun 14, 1999 · Cessna 182 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR AU980474Screw · dislodged(AUS) RT CONTROL COLUMN SCREW P/N NAS22014 WAS FOUND ADRIFT ALONG WITH GLIDE P/N 0760651-2 AND PLUG P/N 0760681-1. THE LT CONTROL COLUMN WAS CHECKED AND ITS SCREW WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE LOOSE.Apr 21, 1998 · Cessna 182 · Control Column SectionSDR 98ZZZX893Gear Support · crackedBOTH LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD SUPPORT CASTINGS FOUND CRACKED AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. AIRCRAFT CARRY 5 PERSONS (PER STC) DURING SKYDIVING OPERATIONS. NO RECORD OF PREVIOUS CHANGE OF THESE SUPPORTS. LANDING GEAR SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER HARD LANDINGS.Nov 15, 1997 · N5553B · Cessna 182 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 98ZZZX892Gear Support · crackedBOTH LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD SUPPORT CASTINGS FOUND CRACKED AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. AIRCRAFT CARRY 5 PERSONS (PER STC) DURING SKYDIVING OPERATIONS. NO RECORD OF PREVIOUS CHANGE OF THESE SUPPORTS. LANDING GEAR SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER HARD LANDINGS.Nov 15, 1997 · N5553B · Cessna 182 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 98ZZZX888Gear Support · crackedBOTH LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD SUPPORT CASTINGS FOUND CRACKED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. AIRCRAFT CARRIES 5 PERSONS (PER STC) DURING SKYDIVING OPERATIONS. NO RECORD OF PREVIOUS CHANGE OF THESE SUPPORTS. LANDING GEAR SHOULD BE CHECKED AFTER HARD LANDINGS.Nov 15, 1997 · N6346A · Cessna 182 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 98ZZZX887Gear Support · crackedBOTH LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD SUPPORT CASTINGS FOUND CRACKED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. AIRCRAFT CARRIES 5 PERSONS (PER STC) DURING SKYDIVING OPERATIONS. NO RECORD OF PREVIOUS CHANGE OF THESE SUPPORTS. LANDING GEAR SHOULD BE CHECKED AFTER HARD LANDINGS.Nov 15, 1997 · N6346A · Cessna 182 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 97ZZZX4388Bushing · brokenPILOT REPORTED VIBRATION AND POWER LOSS. INVESTIGATION FOUND PITCH CHANGE PHENOLIC BUSHING ON ONE BLADE BROKEN ALLOWING BLADE TO MOVE TO LOWER PITCH THAN OTHER BLADE.Jul 15, 1997 · N6285A · Cessna 182 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA970421092Support · cracked(CAN) BOTH MLG CASTING HAD BEEN REPLACED.Apr 10, 1997 · Cessna 182 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR EY2R9601341Hub · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON HUB.Dec 1, 1996 · Cessna 182 · Propeller Hub Section
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