# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 182A

A list on [Cessna 182A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182a.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2021FA0000225](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000225.md): Gascolator · broken · Jul 31, 2021 · N911M · Cessna 182A · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > 7/31/2021: WINDS WERE OUT OF THE NORTH WEST. PLANNING TO CROSS SOUTH END OF THE RUNWAY TO ENTER LEFT DOWNWIND FOR RUNWAY 36. HAD DIPPED BELOW PATTERN ALTITUDE IN ORDER TO PULL UP AND LOSE AIRSPEED. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY DIED ABOUT 3/4 MILE EAST OF THE RUNWAY.
- [SDR 2017FA0000424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000424.md): Hub · cracked · Aug 11, 2017 · N6198B · Cessna 182A · Propeller Hub Section
  > PROPELLER WAS BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR, DUE TO RED DYE LEAKAGE. DURING THE COURSE OF INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND. THE HUB IS CRACKED ON THE REAR SIDE OF BLADE SOCKET NR 1. ACFT ENG IS A O470-50 WITH A P PONK CONVERSION, STC SA02092SE, WHICH RAISES THE HORSEP
- [SDR CA130903009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130903009.md): Ring · damaged · Aug 23, 2013 · Cessna 182A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AND LOW OIL PRESSURE, A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF METAL WAS FOUND IN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT 1 OF THE OIL RING SETS HAD A CENTER RETAINING SPRING THAT HAD FAILED AND WA
- [SDR CA120910012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120910012.md): Piston · failed · Aug 9, 2012 · Cessna 182A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) ON APPROACH INTO FIRE LAKE, THE PILOT NOTICED CONSIDERABLE VIBRATION AND MECHANICAL KNOCKING NOISE. AFTER LANDING THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT WOULD VIBRATE QUITE BADLY OCCASIONALLY WITH THE ASSOCIATED KNOCKING NOISE. THE PILOT ELECTED TO SHUTDOWN
- [SDR CA090424004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090424004.md): Cable · frayed · Apr 23, 2009 · Cessna 182A · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (CAN) FWD FLAP RETURN CABLE INSPECTED IN AREA UNDER PHENOLIC 1 INCH PULLEY AFT OF STN 44. FOUND ONE SHINY WEAR SPOT. ON REMOVAL DISCOVERED APPROX 7 WIRES BROKEN AT SHINY SPOT UNDER PULLEY AND APPROX 10 WIRES BROKEN AT FRAYED SPOT APPROX 2 INCHES FWD WHERE THE
- [SDR 2007FA0000851](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000851.md): Rod End · broken · Oct 1, 2007 · N2145G · Cessna 182A · Landing Gear Steering System
  > ROD END AT STEERING COLLAR SHEARED CAUSING LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
- [SDR 2007FA0000356](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000356.md): Cylinder Head · separated · Apr 18, 2007 · N5162D · Cessna 182A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PERFORMED CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST AND FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER READING 0 PSI AND FOUND LEAKING AROUND CYLINDER HEAD AND BARREL FINS. UPON REMOVAL THE HEAD IS COCKED SIDEWAYS ON THE BARREL. THE HEAD WAS SEPARATING FROM BARREL. THE CYLINDER PN FRCN68. OACA/01 C
- [SDR 2007FA0000325](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000325.md): Exhaust Pipe · broken · Mar 25, 2007 · N5848B · Cessna 182A · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > RT EXHAUST BROKE AT ELBOW, PART HAD BEEN REPAIRED 544 HRS AGO. DID NOT SHOW ANY CRACK 50 HRS EARLIER. DO NOT REPAIR EXHAUST PARTS THAT HAVE 1000 HRS ON THEM. (K)
- [SDR 2006FA0001073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001073.md): Bracket · failed · Oct 29, 2006 · N5166D · Cessna 182A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > DURING LANDING ROLL OUT THE NOSE GEAR BEGAN TO SHIMMY UNTIL NOSE GEAR FAILURE. AN INSPECTION SHOWN, A FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR SHIMMY DAMPER BRACKET ON HOUSING. PART ORIGINAL TO 1958 INSTALLATION. (K)
- [SDR 2006FA0000353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000353.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Mar 22, 2006 · N2233G · Cessna 182A · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > BULKHEAD, PN 071220510, CRACKED AT TIE DOWN HOLE. BULKHEAD, PN 0712206, CRACKED AT BOLTHOLES ATTACHMENT TO ELEVATOR BELLCRANK SUPPORT MOUNT. (K)
- [SDR 2006FA0000352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000352.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Mar 22, 2006 · N2233G · Cessna 182A · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > BULKHEAD, PN 071220510, CRACKED AT TIE DOWN HOLE. BULKHEAD, PN 0712206 CRACKED AT BOLT HOLES ATTACHMENT TO ELEVATOR BELLCRANK SUPPORT MOUNT. (K)
- [SDR 2004FA0000677](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000677.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 31, 2004 · N73C · Cessna 182A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 3 CYLINDER CRACKED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES BELOW THE HEAD. THE RESULTANT VIBRATION MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING PRUDENT. UPON REMOVAL AND INSPECTION, THE CRACK APPEARED TO VARY BETWEEN 0.060 INCH AND 0.030 INCH (APPROXIMATE) AS IT PROPAGA
- [SDR CA040708004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040708004.md): Dowel Pin · missing · Jun 29, 2004 · Cessna 182A · Propeller Hub Section
  > PROPELLER INSTALLED AFTER OVERHAUL USING CESSNA MAINTENANCE MANUAL AS REFERENCE. AIR TEST AFTER INSTALLATION REFLECTS PROPELLER VIBRATION SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT LANDED IMMEDIATELY. PROPELLER REMOVED. INSPECTED BY A-1 PROPELLER SERVICES. DETERMINE
- [SDR 2004FA0000641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000641.md): Cylinder · failed · Jun 15, 2004 · N6329B · Cessna 182A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING ANNUAL INSP, CYLINDERS NR 1 AND NR 2 WERE FOUND TO HAVE A LOW COMPRESSION AND LEAKAGE PAST THE EXHAUST VALVE. ENGINE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND MFG WAS CONTACTED. MFG REP SUGGESTED TO READ SB03-3 WHICH SUPERSEDES SB84-15. SB03-3 SAYS ANY CYLINDER T
- [SDR AUS20031308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031308.md): Brush Block · worn · Dec 18, 2003 · Cessna 182A · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (AUS) ALTERNATOR BRUSHES WORN UNEVENLY. GROUND BRUSH WORN COMPLETELY AWAY WHILE THE POSITIVE BRUSH APPEARED IN NEAR NEW CONDITION.
- [SDR AUS20020944](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020944.md): Pump · worn · Aug 11, 2002 · Cessna 182A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (AUS) CARBURETTOR ACCELERATOR PUMP WORN AND BROKEN.
- [SDR CA020731002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020731002.md): Lead · intermittent · Jul 23, 2002 · Cessna 182A · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) DURING RUN-UP AFTER ANNUAL INSPECTION LT MAGNETO GROUNDED OUT. INSPECTION FOUND "P" LEAD INTERMITTENT. ON FLEXING RT "P" LEAD IT WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE INTERMITTENT. FURTHER EXAMINATION DISCLOSED DETERIORATED INSULATION CLOSE TO ENTRY TO MAGNETOS ALLOWI
- [SDR CA010914002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010914002.md): Casting · cracked · Aug 24, 2001 · Cessna 182A · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) SUPPORT CASTING HAD CRACK FROM RADIUS OF CUTOUT FOR GEAR REARWARD. 0541153 U-BOLT WAS ALSO BROKEN AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 20000619SH028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000619SH028.md): Attach Fitting · cracked · May 30, 2000 · N5890B · Cessna 182A · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > DURING ANNUAL INSP, LT SIDE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACH BRACKET WAS FOUND CRACKED NEXT TO A MOUNT BOLT. APPROX ONE YEAR PRIOR, THE HORIZ STAB HAD BEEN REBUILT. THE SPAR, STRINGERS, AND SKIN HAD BEEN REPLACED. VERY FEW OF THE ORIGINAL PARTS WERE RETURNED TO
- [SDR 99ZZZX2511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2511.md): Housing · hole elongated · Jun 8, 1999 · N5129D · Cessna 182A · AC Generator-Alternator
  > BOLT HOLE ELONGATED ON DRIVE-END OF FRAME, CESSNA KIT, AK210-54D. BOLT WAS NOT TIGHTENED ENOUGH AND ALLOWED MOVEMENT OF DRIVE-END FRAME. ENGINE VIBRATION CAUSED FRAME TO MOVE AND ELONGATE HOLE BY.1250 INCH PLUS. DRIVE-END FRAME WAS WORN AWAY WEAKENING FRA
- [SDR 98ZZZX2688](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2688.md): Oil Filter · defective · Jul 8, 1998 · N4846D · Cessna 182A · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > OUTLET TUBE HAS BURRS ON INSIDE SURFACE FROM MACHINING OPERATION. BURRS ARE HAIR-LIKE AND EASILY DETACHED. FILTER INSPECTED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND NOT USED. BURR APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED WHEN CUTTING TOOL WAS RETRACTED. TOOKMARK CONTAINING BURRS IS ON
- [SDR AU980642](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980642.md): Bracket · broken · Jun 11, 1998 · Cessna 182A · Fuel Controlling System
  > (AUS) ENGINE INDUCTION SYSTEM BALANCE TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN. ENGINE BACKFIRE CAUSED BALANCE TUBE TO COME OUT OF RUBBERS.
- [SDR AU971397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971397.md): Support · cracked · Sep 26, 1997 · Cessna 182A · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (AUS) LANDING GEAR SUPPORT CRACKED.
- [SDR AU970139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970139.md): Cowling · damaged · Feb 21, 1997 · Cessna 182A · Engine Cowling System
  > (AUS) UNSECURED AND UNATTACHED UPPER AND LOWER ENGINE COWLINGS PICKED UP BY A GUST OF WIND AND BLOWN INTO PROPELLER ARC DURING ENGINE GROUND RUN - DAMAGE TO PROPELLER BLADES AND DESTRUCTION OF COWLS- ENGINE BULK STRIP TO BE CARRIED OUT
- [SDR CA961011003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961011003.md): Oil Sump · cracked · Sep 30, 1996 · Cessna 182A · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) OIL LEAK AT OIL SUMP. RETORQUE OF SUMP BOLTS MADE LEAK WORSE. REMOVAL OF OIL SUMP REVEALED CRACK AT MOUNTING FLANGE. THE AIRCRAFT IS USED TO TOW GLIDERS OFF GRASS STRIP AND THIS NO DOUBT CONTRIBUTED TO THIS FAILURE.
- [SDR CA960826018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960826018.md): Hose Fitting · cracked · Aug 9, 1996 · Cessna 182A · Vacuum Distribution System
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF THE VACUUM HOSE FITTING. THE "B" NUT WAS FOUND CRACKED. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS THAT AN OVERTORQUING OF THE NUT TOOK PLACE.
- [SDR 96ZZZX4874](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4874.md): Battery · split · Aug 9, 1996 · N3959D · Cessna 182A · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > REMOVED BATTERY FOR REPLACEMENT DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND FOUND BATTERY PACK HAD SPLIT AND EMITTING ACID. SPLIT WAS ALONG NARROW SIDE, RUNNING APPROXIMATELY 1.50 INCH. SUSPECT CAUSE APPEARED TO BE POOR EPOXY SURROUNDING BATTERY PACK.
- [SDR 96ZZZX4813](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4813.md): Float Assy · detached · May 14, 1996 · N88MA · Cessna 182A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > CARBURETOR WAS REMOVED AT ANNUAL INSPECTION FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THROTTLE SHAFT. UPON DISASSEMBLY, ONE OF THE FLOATS WAS FOUND BROKEN FROM THE ACTUATING ARM. IT WAS NOT RUPTURED OR WORN THROUGH. FLOAT WAS DATE CODED 4-84. SUSPECT A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE AN
- [SDR 96ZZZX2788](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2788.md): U-Bolt · sheared · May 9, 1996 · N6191B · Cessna 182A · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, RT MAIN LANDING GEAR U-BOLT WAS FOUND SHEARED AT AFT END. THIS MAY BE DUE TO PARACHUTISTS STANDING ON RT MAIN GEAR PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FROM AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR 96ZZZX1282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1282.md): Support · elongated holes · Feb 28, 1996 · N6362B · Cessna 182A · Aileron Control System
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND RT AILERON BELLCRANK BOLT HOLES ON THE SUPPORT CHANNELS TO BE ELONGATED. ONLY THE PIVOT HOLES WERE BAD, NOT THE STOP-PIN HOLES. SUSPECT CAUSED BY NOT INSTALLING CONTROL LOCK WHEN ACFT ON GROUND.
- [SDR 96ZZZX1281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1281.md): Support · elongated holes · Feb 28, 1996 · N6362B · Cessna 182A · Aileron Control System
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND RT AILERON BELLCRANK BOLT HOLES ON THE SUPPORT CHANNELS TO BE ELONGATED. ONLY THE PIVOT HOLES WERE BAD, NOT THE STOP-PIN HOLES. SUSPECT CAUSED BY NOT INSTALLING CONTROL LOCK WHEN ACFT ON GROUND.
- [SDR 96ZZZX180](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX180.md): Valve Guide · worn · Dec 8, 1995 · N3774D · Cessna 182A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > FOUND CYLINDER COMPRESSION AT 40/80. REMOVED CYLINDER AND FOUND EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WORN OVER LIMITS. EXHAUST VALVE IN GUIDE CLEARANCE AS MEASURED IS 0.016 INCH. SERVICEABLE LIMITS ARE 0.006 INCH.
- [SDR 95ZZZX634](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX634.md): Fuel Cap · failed · Jan 29, 1995 · N4850D · Cessna 182A · Fuel Storage
  > FUEL CAP FAILURE, RETAINING TAB, BROKE AFTER LESS THAN ONE HOUR IN SERVICE. PART RETURNED TO CESSNA FOR INSPECTION. THIS FAILURE LED TO THE LOSS OF FUEL IN THE TANK DURING FLIGHT.

## 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 = '182A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182a/reports

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