# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 182G

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

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2018FA0000485](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000485.md): Bolt · cracked · Oct 31, 2018 · N3267S · Cessna 182G · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > DURING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION OF N3267S, THE FORWARD OUTBOARD ATTACH BOLT P/N NAS147-34 HAD A PREEXISTING CRACK AT THE BEGINNING OF THE THREADS FROM THE SHAFT WITH THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. THIS LEAD TO AN INSTANTANEOUS FAIL OF THE BOLT UPON LANDING AND SPRIN
- [SDR CA120718005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120718005.md): Snap Ring · failed · Jul 13, 2012 · Cessna 182G · Propeller Assembly
  > (CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED INCREASED RPM AND VIBRATION. PILOT DECREASED RMP AND CARRIED OUT A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. PROPELLER TECH HISTORY, PROPELLER O/H 21-FEB-11 -AT 1.3 TSO PROPELLER BLADES REPAINTED DUE TO POOR ADHESION -AT 36.1 TSO AC
- [SDR 2011FA0000675](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000675.md): Casting · cracked · Oct 13, 2011 · N4944P · Cessna 182G · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > CASTING CRACK FOUND BY VISUAL INSPECTION DURING COURSE OF ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE CRACK IS LOCATED ON THE FORWARD END OF THE SUPPORT CASTING AND RUNS FROM 1/4 INCH FROM MOUNT HOLES ON THE OUTBOARD SIDE TO WITHIN 1/4 INCH OF THE MOUNT HOLES ON THE INBOARD SIDE
- [SDR 2008FA0000146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000146.md): Torque Link · cracked · Jan 29, 2008 · N82BG · Cessna 182G · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > ON INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE FORGING FOR THE UPPER TORQUE LINK FOR THE NOSE LANDING GEAR. THE CRACK WAS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BEAM SECTION ADJACENT TO THE EXTENSION STOP FOR THE GEAR.(AFT SIDE)
- [SDR 2007FA0000840](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000840.md): Carburetor · failed · Aug 18, 2007 · N2347R · Cessna 182G · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER A NORMAL START, HE WAS UNABLE TO ADVANCE THE THROTTLE CONTROL TO CRUISE OR TAKEOFF POWER. A PARTIAL DISASSEMBLY OF THE CARBURETOR REVEALED THAT THE AIR METERING PIN/AIR METERING JET WAS BLOCKING THE THROTTLE SHAFT TRAVEL. THE CARBUR
- [SDR CA070823010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070823010.md): Torque Tube · loose · Jul 25, 2007 · Cessna 182G · Elevator Structure
  > (CAN) MINOR PLAY (UP AND DOWN) ON THE RT ELEVATOR CAUSE BY LOOSE RIVETS ON THE TORQUE TUBE (TC NR 20070823010)
- [SDR CA060327004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060327004.md): Torque Link · cracked · Mar 21, 2006 · Cessna 182G · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > (CAN) NOSE GEAR UPPER TORQUE LINK WAS FOUND CRACKED INSIDE UPPER CORNER ON THE LT SIDE. FORGING NR 0543034-497, 2014 KAE-2A (TC NR20060327004)
- [SDR CA041108003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041108003.md): Spring · broken · Oct 25, 2004 · Cessna 182G · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LEFT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR SPRING ASSEMBLY BROKE OF AT FUSELAGE WHILE TAXIING FOR FLIGHT. THERE WAS NO VISUAL EVIDENCE OF A PREVIOUS CRACK. THE GEAR LEG WAS SENT TO TRANSPORT SAFETY BOARD TO BE ANALYZED.
- [SDR AUS20030693](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030693.md): Rivet · faulty · Jul 7, 2003 · Cessna 182G · Ailerons
  > (AUS) AILERON MASS BALANCE WEIGHT ATTACHMENT RIVETS FAULTY. APPROXIMATELY HALF OF THE RIVETS FAILED TESTING AND INSPECTION IAW AD/CESSNA180/28.
- [SDR 2003FA0000660](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000660.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jun 17, 2003 · N2157R · Cessna 182G · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > THIS DEFECT WAS FOUND AS A RESULT OF INSPECTION REQUIRED BY AD. THIS PART WAS REPLACED AT THIS TIME JUNE 17, 2003. TT 5187.97. THIS REPORT REQUIRED BY AD PART (I).
- [SDR 2002FA0000589](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000589.md): Air Box · cracked · Apr 10, 2002 · N3736U · Cessna 182G · Engine Air Intake System
  > SEVERAL CRACKS IN HOUSING, BOTH IN ALUMINUM AND STAINLESS STEEL. SERVICEABLE PART INSTALLED ABOUT 375 HOURS OPERATING TIME. SUGGEST MORE ATTENTION BE GIVEN THIS ITEM AND THE WAY IT IS ATTACHED, FOR SECURITY. HIGH VIBRATION AREA. CHECK PROPELLER FOR BALANCE
- [SDR 20010320CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010320CW006.md): Hub · cracked · Feb 14, 2001 · N3107S · Cessna 182G · Propeller Hub Section
  > EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK IN THREADS OR NR1 BLADE HUB SOCKET AT APPROX 7 OCLOCK POSITION WHEN VIEWED FROM SIDE WITH CYLINDER END POINTING UP AND APPROX 1.25 INCH IN LENGTH HUB WAS NOT MODIFIED TO OIL FILL CONFIGURATION.
- [SDR CA001103009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001103009.md): Generator · failed · Oct 20, 2000 · Cessna 182G · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) 4 GENERATORS WERE TRIED ON THIS AIRCRAFT OVER A PERIOD OF 15 - 18 MONTHS, THE END RESULT WAS INSTALLING AN ALTERNATOR KIT, AS THE COMPANY OVERHAULED THE GENERATOR WAS DOING SUBSTANDARD WORK.
- [SDR 20000505SH019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000505SH019.md): Muffler · deteriorated · Mar 29, 2000 · N2354R · Cessna 182G · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE LT INTERNAL BAFFLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE SEPARATED AND WAS PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE EXHAUST PORT IN THE MUFFLER. UPON REMOVAL, THE RT EXHAUST STACK WAS FOUND BADLY DETERIORATED WITH SEVERAL PIECES MISSING. ONLY MINOR EXHAUST LEAK WAS
- [SDR 20000505SH018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000505SH018.md): Muffler · separated · Mar 29, 2000 · N2354R · Cessna 182G · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE LT INTERNAL BAFFLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE SEPARATED AND WAS PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE EXHAUST PORT IN THE MUFFLER. UPON REMOVAL, THE RT EXHAUST STACK WAS FOUND BADLY DETERIORATED WITH SEVERAL PIECES MISSING. ONLY MINOR EXHAUST LEAK WAS
- [SDR AU000015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000015.md): Fuel Cell · contaminated · Mar 9, 2000 · Cessna 182G · Fuel Storage
  > (AUS) FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATED WITH ETHYLENE DIAMINE. MOBIL BRAND FUEL WAS USED OUTSIDE OF PUBLISHED DATES. CARBURETTOR ALSO CONTAMINATED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX4154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4154.md): Data Plate · detached · Oct 5, 1999 · N6YJDK · Cessna 182G · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > PARTIAL POWER LOSS AT FULL THROTTLE WAS EXPERIENCED ON ACFT REGISTERED, 6Y-JDK, PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF TAKEOFF ROLL AT KIRKVINE AERODROME IN JAMACIA. SEVERAL FULL POWER CHKS ACHIEVED ONLY 2,350 RPM INSTEAD OF THE REQUISITE 2,600 RPM. ACFT RETURNED TO R
- [SDR 99ZZZX3192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3192.md): Fitting · cracked · Aug 10, 1999 · N3111S · Cessna 182G · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > FOUND CRACK IN LOWEST (AS INSTALLED) RIVET HOLE. INSPECTING SIMILAR (1963-1974) 182'S, SUBMITTER HAS FOUND 3 CRACKS IN A MONTH.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3306](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3306.md): Drain Valve · malfunctioned · Aug 7, 1998 · N2105R · Cessna 182G · Fuel Storage
  > OWNER STATED ONE VALVE WOULD NOT OPEN AND A 'GREENISH STICKY' SUBSTANCE WAS FOU ND IN THE OTHER. REPLACED BOTH WING TANK DRAIN VALVES. CHECKED AND CLEANED ALL FUEL SYSTEM SCREENS AND FILTERS. NO DEFECTS NOTED. DRAINED 5 GALLONS FROM EACH TANK, NO DEBRIS NO
- [SDR CA980814005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980814005.md): Skin · wrinkled · Aug 6, 1998 · Cessna 182G · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > (CAN) ON LANDING OF FLOAT EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT HIT LARGE WAVE. ON RETURN TO DOCK, INVESTIGATON FOUND THE SIDE SKINS AND LOWER COWL WERE WRINKLED. FURTHER EXAMINATION FOUND THE FIREWALL AND BELLY SKINS WERE ALSO WRINKLED. NEW REINFORCED FIREWALL AND TUNNEL INST
- [SDR 98ZZZX2449](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2449.md): Chain · failed · Jun 1, 1998 · Cessna 182G · Elevator Tab Control System
  > THE ELEVATOR TRIM BECAME INOPERATIVE WHEN INSPECTED. THE LAST PIVOT PIN OF THE CHAIN WAS FOUND SEPARATED FROM THE SIDE LINK. THIS IS DIFFICULT TO INSPECT BECAUSE IT IS LOCATED INSIDE THE CENTER CONSOLE.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4959](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4959.md): Piston · cracked · Nov 14, 1997 · N3235S · Cessna 182G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > SIX ENGINE PISTONS FOUND CRACKED IN PISTON PIN BOSS. CRACKS WERE ALL IN SAME AREA, UPPER PIN BOSS RUNNING PARALLEL TO PISTON PIN. ONE PISTON HAD LOST ONE-FOURTH OF THE CASTING AROUND PIN. THIS CONDITION DID NOT CAUSE ANY OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS. JUDGING FROM
- [SDR 97ZZZX4798](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4798.md): Torque Link · cracked · Nov 5, 1997 · N3281S · Cessna 182G · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE UPPER TORQUE LINK OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE RADIUS OF THE UPPER FORGED RIB ADJACENT TO THE ATTACH BOLT HOLE. BOTH SIDES WERE CRACKED.
- [SDR CA970609023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970609023.md): Blade · stone damage · May 24, 1997 · Cessna 182G · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. STONE DAMAGE ON FACE AND LEADING EDGE OF PROPELLER BLADES. DAMAGE REPAIRED AND CYLINDER SUPPORT REPLACED.
- [SDR 97ZZZX1861](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1861.md): Gear Leg · rusted · Mar 1, 1997 · N3791U · Cessna 182G · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, RUST WAS NOTICED ON THE LANDING GEAR LEGS (MAIN GEAR) MOST SEVERE RUST WAS FOUND UNDER STOP. METAL WAS RUSTED TO THE POINT OF 'DELAMINATION'. THE RUST APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE GLUE THAT WAS USED BY CESSNA TO HELP ATTACH TH
- [SDR 97ZZZX1860](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1860.md): Gear Leg · rusted · Mar 1, 1997 · N3791U · Cessna 182G · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, RUST WAS NOTICED ON THE LANDING GEAR LEGS (MAIN GEAR) MOST SEVERE RUST WAS FOUND UNDER STOP. METAL WAS RUSTED TO THE POINT OF 'DELAMINATION'. THE RUST APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE GLUE THAT WAS USED BY CESSNA TO HELP ATTACH TH
- [SDR 97ZZZX867](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX867.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Feb 1, 1997 · N28EM · Cessna 182G · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED AT LEFT RUDDER STOP BOLT AREA. THIS INSPECTION IS REQUIRED BY AD 72-07-09. THE CRACK WAS NOT IN THE AREA CALLED OUT IN THE AD. THE BULKHEAD IS CALLED OUT FOR REPLACEMENT IF FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX4985](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4985.md): Line · chafing · Sep 6, 1996 · N2444R · Cessna 182G · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > INSPECTION FOUND THE PINS ON THE JUMP DOOR THAT EXTEND INTO THE DOOR POSTS WERE HITTING THE FUEL LINES THAT RUN PARALLEL WITH THE DOOR POST, BOTH FORWARD AND AFT, ON THE RIGHT SIDE. SPLICED IN A NEW SECTION OF TUBING AND ROUTED THE LINES OUT AND AROUND THE PI
- [SDR 96ZZZX4984](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4984.md): Line · chafing · Sep 6, 1996 · N2444R · Cessna 182G · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > INSPECTION FOUND THE PINS ON THE JUMP DOOR THAT EXTEND INTO THE DOOR POSTS WERE HITTING THE FUEL LINES THAT RUN PARALLEL WITH THE DOOR POST, BOTH FORWARD AND AFT, ON THE RIGHT SIDE. SPLICED IN A NEW SECTION OF TUBING AND ROUTED THE LINES OUT AND AROUND THE PI
- [SDR CA960126035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960126035.md): Cylinder · cracked · Dec 30, 1995 · Cessna 182G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN)IN CRUISE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH, AIRCRAFT LANDED AT NEAREST AIRPORT AND GROUND INSPECTION FOUND #5 CYLINDER CRACKED AT THE EXHAUST VALVE & SPARKK PLUG HOLE. CYLINDER REPLACED & AIRCRAFT RETURNED T O SERVICE.
- [SDR 95ZZZX6564](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6564.md): Fuel Cap · leaking · Oct 25, 1995 · N2468R · Cessna 182G · Fuel Storage
  > FUEL CAPS BEGAN LEAKING CAUSING LOSS OF FUEL DURING FLIGHT. REPLACED WITH FUEL CAPS BY MONARCH AIR TYPE SA2376CE.
- [SDR 95ZZZX5957](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5957.md): Generator · shorted · Sep 21, 1995 · N3289S · Cessna 182G · DC Generator-Alternator
  > INVESTIGATION FOR COCKPIT ODOR FOUND UPON OPENING THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT, THE BATTERY WAS EXTREMELY HOT AND MOST OF THE ELECTROLYTE HAD BOILED OUT. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THE FIELD COIL HAD GROUNDED OUT IN THE GENERATOR.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2317](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2317.md): Bracket · broken · Apr 28, 1995 · N3281S · Cessna 182G · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, GENERATOR BELT WAS FOUND LOOSE. INVESTIGATION SHOWED THE REAR BRACKET OF THE GENERATOR WAS BROKEN. THE BRACKET WAS REPLACED. A/C TOTAL TIME 4,645 HRS. TIME ON PART UNKNOWN.

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

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

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