# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 182E A list on [Cessna 182E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182e.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2023FA0000410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000410.md): Data Card · malfunctioned · Aug 11, 2023 · N509BW · Cessna 182E · Global Positioning System > RECEIVED NEW TAWS/TERRAIN DATA CARD FROM GARMIN, CARD DATA DOWNLOAD WAS ACCOMPLISHED ON GARMIN WEBSITE USING GARMIN CARD READER. GARMIN PROGRAM SHOWED TERRAIN AND OBSTACLE DATA DOWNLOAD COMPLETE. WHEN DATA CARD WAS PUT INTO 430W AND UNIT POWERED UP I GOT 2 MES - [SDR 2023FA0000409](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000409.md): Data Card · damaged · Aug 11, 2023 · N509BW · Cessna 182E · Global Positioning System > GARMIN NAV DATABASE CARD CASE HAD 3 OF 4 ASSEMBLY TABS BREAK - [SDR 2023FA0000408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000408.md): Data Card · unserviceable · Aug 11, 2023 · N509BW · Cessna 182E · Global Positioning System > GARMIN 430W TAWS/TERRAIN DATA CARD CASE TABS BROKE ALLOWING METAL PORTION TO DESPERATE AND CIRCUIT CARD FELL OUT. - [SDR CA190418005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190418005.md): Tube · cracked · Mar 21, 2019 · Cessna 182E · DC Generator-Alternator > (CAN) THIS NEW ALTERNATOR CAME EQUIPPED WITH A BLAST TUBE BOLTED TO THE REAR OF THE ALTERNATOR HOUSING FOR DYNAMIC AIR FLOW COOLING OF THE UNIT. THE BLAST TUBE WAS FOUND CRACKED OFF ITS MOUNTS IN ALL 3 LOCATIONS. IT HAD FALLEN DOWN AND WAS RESTING ON THE INTAK - [SDR 2015FA0000611](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000611.md): Control Wheel · cracked · Nov 9, 2015 · N9375X · Cessna 182E · Control Column Section > DURING A CHECK FLIGHT PILOT'S CONTROL YOKE CRACKED AND SEPARATED ON THE LT SIDE, ON THE LT HORIZONTAL SECTION, 1" FROM THE LT 90 DEGREE BEND FROM VERTICAL. YOKE PN IS UNKNOWN SINCE CURRENT PARTS MANUALS ONLY LIST CURRENTLY AUTHORIZED CONTROL YOKE PNS ALTHOUGH - [SDR CA150924007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150924007.md): Gasket · leaking · Sep 21, 2015 · Cessna 182E · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED DEFECT, OIL STREAK FOUND DOWN SIDE OF COWL ON PILOT`S SIDE. OIL LEVEL FOUND TO BE DOWN 1 QT FROM BEGINNING OF THE FLIGHT. SUSPECT OIL LEAK. REMOVED COWLS AND INSPECTED FOR OIL LEAKS. FOUND NR 6 CYLINDER ROCKER BOX COVER LEAKING. REMOVED - [SDR CA130530009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130530009.md): Contact · failed · May 29, 2013 · Cessna 182E · Magneto/Distributor > (CAN) UPON ENGINE RUN-UP BEFORE TAKEOFF IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LT MAGNETO WAS VERY ROUGH AND CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BACK FIRE. ACFT WAS RETURNED TO HANGER FOR MAINTENANCE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER CONTACT PAD ON THE PN 10-357174 CONTACT ASSY HAD BECOME - [SDR CA100810002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100810002.md): Connecting Rod · failed · Aug 6, 2010 · Cessna 182E · Engine (Reciprocating) > CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE, CONNECTING RODS CAME THROUGH CASE AND COWL. - [SDR 2009FA0000096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000096.md): Roll Pin · broken · Jan 23, 2009 · N3309Y · Cessna 182E · Shimmy Damper > PILOT REPORT: ON LANDING SEVERE NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY. FOUND ROLL PIN THAT SECURES PISTON TO DAMPER ROD BROKEN AT PISTON THE DAMPER ROD. REPLACED ROLL PIN AND ALL O-RINGS. OPS NORMAL ON NEXT LANDING. (K) - [SDR 2007FA0000634](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000634.md): Support · cracked · May 20, 2007 · N2803Y · Cessna 182E · Engine Air Intake System > MECH DISCOVERED ON A 50 HR INSP, THE SUPPORT COLLAR ON THE AIRBOX MOUNTED TO THE CARBURETOR WAS CRACKED. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE AIRBOX FROM THE CARBURETOR AND LOSS OF POWER. PN 0750288 WAS REPLACED WITH NEW SUPPORT COLLAR PN 0750288-1 IAW S - [SDR CA040917006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040917006.md): Leg Assy · broken · Sep 3, 2004 · Cessna 182E · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > (CAN) WHEN TURNING TO ALIGN AIRCRAFT FOR TAKEOFF ON THE GRASS STRIP AT CPE7 THE LT MAIN LANDING GEAR LEG SNAPPED OFF AT THE OB CHANNEL. THE AIRCRAFT COLLAPSED, THE ENGINE WAS STOPPED WITHOUT A PROP STRIKE BUT THE WING EXTENSION AND TIP WERE DAMAGED AS WELL AS - [SDR 2003FA0000582](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000582.md): Control Wheel · failed · Mar 19, 2003 · N2996Y · Cessna 182E · Flight Control System > PILOT SIDE CONTROL WHEEL FAILURE ON LANDING FLAIR. BRAKE ON TOP LT CORNER WHERE THE HAND GRIP MEETS THE MAIN CROSS SPOKE. THE BRAKE IS CLEAN AND SHOWS NO SIGN OF CRACKING BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURED. - [SDR 2001FA0000607](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000607.md): Magneto · failed · Nov 14, 2001 · N3390Y · Cessna 182E · Magneto/Distributor > ENGINE RAN A LITTLE ROUGH WHEN STARTED. RAN SMOOTHLY AFTER WARMING UP. A 45 MIN FLIGHT WAS MADE AND THEN ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. THE ENGINE STARTED AGAIN WITH NO PROBLEM. ABOUT 45 MINUTES INTO THE NEXT LEG, THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND MISSING. INITIAL - [SDR 20010416CW007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010416CW007.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jan 19, 2001 · N9298X · Cessna 182E · Rudder Structure > WHILE PERFORMING A PRE PURCHASE LOOKOVER, FOUND A STOP DRILLED CRACK IN THE UPPER RADIUS ABOVE THE LEFT RUDDER STOP BOLT. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND ANOTHER CRACK RADIATING OUTWARD FROM THE UPPER OUTBOARD EDGE OF THE UPPER RIGHT LIGHTENING HOLE. - [SDR 20001012SH010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001012SH010.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Sep 22, 2000 · Cessna 182E · Rudder Structure > NEW PART AS RECEIVED FROM CESSNA. RE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION FOUND THE.3750 INCH DIAMETER BOLT HOLES ELONGATED AND OVERSIZED, EXCEEDING THE ACCEPTABLE LIMITS FOR BOLT HOLES LISTED IN AD 7207-09 PARA C)2)B) AND CESSNA SL SE 72-3. DETERMINED THE FINISHING PRO - [SDR 20001018SH003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001018SH003.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Aug 27, 2000 · N9327 · Cessna 182E · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > VISUAL INSPECTION OF BULKHEAD REVEALED A HAIRLINE CRACK.25 INCH LONG AT THE LEFT RUDDER CABLE CUT-OUT IN THE OUTER RADIUS NEAREST THE BULKHEAD FLANGE. AD 72-07-09 AND SL SE 72.3 REQUIRE INSPECTION OF THIS AREA AND BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT IF FOUND CRACKED. SUBM - [SDR 20000724SH022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000724SH022.md): Brake Assy · failed · Jul 1, 2000 · N3049Y · Cessna 182E · Brake > AIRCRAFT BRAKED VERY HARD TO CLEAR RUNWAY FOR AIRLINER ON SHORT FINAL. ON TAXI BACK TO RUNWAY FOR TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTICED RT WHEEL ASSY ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPT FOAMED AIRCRAFT. NOTE: AIRCRAFT HAS ''STC'' SPEED FAIRINGS. SUBMITTER BELIEVED THE DESIGN OF THE - [SDR 20000508SH025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000508SH025.md): Angle · rusted · Apr 12, 2000 · N9212X · Cessna 182E · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED PN 0710608-2 ANGLE HEAVILY RUSTED. AIRCRAFT ANNUAL INSPECTION COMPLETED 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS INSPECTION, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS DELIVERED FOR INSIDE STORAGE. INSPECTION DISCOVERED DRIED MUD AND DEBRIS IN THE BELLY. AIRC - [SDR AU991090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU991090.md): Pushrod · broken · Sep 23, 1999 · Cessna 182E · Trailing Edge Flap Control System > (AUS) RIGHT PUSHROD BENT AND BROKEN. INVESTIGATION FOUND RESTRICTION IN ONE OF THE FLAP TRACK ROLLERS. - [SDR 97ZZZX174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX174.md): Angle · rusted · Dec 1, 1996 · N69EL · Cessna 182E · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > INSPECTION OF LDG GEARBOX BULKHEAD LOWER AFT SIDE, FOUND ANGLES RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS ON FLANGES. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED CAUSE IS DUE TO TRAPPED DIRT AND WATER AND INADEQUATE DRAIN HOLES OR LOCATION. - [SDR AU960620](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960620.md): Piston Ring · wrong part · May 10, 1996 · Cessna 182E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (AUS) INCORRECT PISTON RING SETS FITTED TO ALL PISTONS - PNO 632932 PISTONS FITTED WHICH SHOULD HAVE RECTANGULAR TOP RINGS AS PER SB M91-4 - PISTONS WERE FITTED WITH TAPERED RINGS - DAMAGE TO PISTONS AND MINOR SCORING TO CYLINDERS - VALVE SEATS APPEAR TO BEIN - [SDR 96ZZZX2029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2029.md): Fuel Cap · defective · Mar 25, 1996 · N3308Y · Cessna 182E · Fuel Storage > FUEL CAPS ARE ALLOWING WATER TO BE INTRODUCED INTO THE FUEL TANKS. SUBMITTER STATED THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE. - [SDR AU960532](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960532.md): Fitting · corroded · Mar 20, 1996 · Cessna 182E · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings > (AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR FORGED ALUMINIUM ATTACHMENT FITTING CORRODEDON THE UPPER EDGE BENEATH THE FLOOR SHEETING - [SDR AU960286](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960286.md): Door Post · corroded · Mar 18, 1996 · Cessna 182E · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > (AUS) LH REAR DOOR POST CORRODED THROUGH IN AREA OF ATTACHMENT TO UNDERCARRIAGE BULKHEAD IN UNDER FLOOR AREA - [SDR EY2R9601455](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601455.md): Blade · damaged · Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 182E · Propeller Blade Section > BLADE SN C89035YS, THREAD DAMAGE - [SDR EY2R9600034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600034.md): Hub · cracked · Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 182E · Propeller Hub Section > HUB CRACKED IN NR 1 SOCKET - [SDR 95ZZZX2707](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2707.md): Spar · cracked · May 1, 1995 · N9033Y · Cessna 182E · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib > AT ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND RT ELEVATOR SPAR CRACKED WITH ONE INCH CRACK RADIATING AWAY FROM RIVET HOLE AT OUTBOARD HINGE ATTACH. POSSIBLE TAIL SECTION IMPACT WITH T-HANGAR MAY BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. REPLACED ELEVATOR SPAR. - [SDR 95ZZZX2953](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2953.md): Cowl Flap · departed · Apr 13, 1995 · N9232X · Cessna 182E · Engine Cowl Flaps > PILOT WAS FLYING THE AIRCRAFT EN ROUTE, 15 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT, A THUMP WAS HEARD, PILOT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTING AIRPORT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE RIGHT COWL FLAP HAD TOTALLY SEPARATED AND DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT, - [SDR 95ZZZX2715](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2715.md): Adapter · defective · Mar 3, 1995 · N9390X · Cessna 182E · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > WHEN INSPECTING FILTER ADAPTER IAW SEB 93-1R1A, FOUND FRETTING OF THE MOUNTING THREADS. THIS RENDERED THE ADAPTER UNAIRWORTHY. ADAPTER REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT. ## 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 = '182E' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182e/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.