# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 182H

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

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 3PSR201503200003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3PSR201503200003.md): Link · broken · Mar 20, 2015 · Cessna 182H · Propeller Assembly
  > DURING INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE NR 3 BLADE ROTATED WITHIN THE HUB. DISCOVERED THAT THE BLADE ACTUATING LINK, WAS BROKEN WHICH ALLOWED THE BLADE TO ROTATE. IT WAS UNDETERMINED IF THE LINK WAS BROKEN DUE TO MISHANDLING OF THE PROPELLER OR HAPPENED DUR
- [SDR KC2R2014091049320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KC2R2014091049320.md): Impulse Coupling · cracked · Sep 10, 2014 · N2019X · Cessna 182H · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING A 500 HOUR INSPECTION OF MAGNETOS, IMPULSE COUPLING WAS FOUND TO HAVE CRACKS IN THE HUB BASE PLATE, LOCATED AT THE FULL ADVANCE STOP NOTCH. CRACKS RADIATE FROM THE SHARP-CORNERED FEATURE OF THE NOTCH OF THE PLATE. DEFECT DETECTED USING MAGNETIC PARTIC
- [SDR 2014FA0000334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000334.md): Bulkhead · cracked · May 22, 2014 · N1970X · Cessna 182H · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > CRACK DISCOVERED IN AFT BULKHEAD DURING INSPECTION. 0.25 INCH CRACK LOCATED IN UPPER LEFT CORNER BETWEEN RUDDER CABLE CUTOUT AND BULKHEAD FLANGE.
- [SDR 2008FA0000074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000074.md): Cylinder · damaged · Jan 15, 2008 · N1928X · Cessna 182H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > WHILE PERFORMING A COMPRESSION CHECK TO FIND AN OIL LEAK, FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER WITH O COMPRESSION. PULLED CYLINDER OFF AND FOUND THE PLATING ON THE CYLINDER LOOSE AND FLAKING OFF. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0000637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000637.md): Piston · fractured · Jun 13, 2007 · N1858X · Cessna 182H · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > AFTER INSTALLING NEW CYLINDER ASSY SA47006S-A20P WITH NEW PISTON ASSY PN SA640518, WE WERE PERFORMING BREAK IN RUN AT LOW POWER, FIRST AT 800 RPM FOR 2 MIN. SHUTDOWN ENGINE, CLEANED FOULED PLUGS DUE TO OIL IN CYLINDER FROM ASSY. RAN ENGINE AT 1000 RPM FOR 3
- [SDR 2006FA0000425](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000425.md): Spring · broken · Apr 17, 2006 · N8503S · Cessna 182H · Engine Starter
  > STARTER DRIVE WAS OVERHAULED BY A CERTIFIED REPAIR STATION. (PN S539800M30) STARTER ADAPTER SPRINGS WERE INSTALLED IAW STC DURING THE OVERHAUL. THE STARTER WAS INSTALLED ON THIS ENGINE AND WAS OPERATED FOR 4.06 HOURS (5 STARTS) BEFORE IT FAILED. AN INSPECTI
- [SDR AU510002094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002094.md): Cylinder · faulty · May 10, 2005 · Cessna 182H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PISTON RINGS PREMATURELY WORN AND DETERIORATED CAUSING HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AND POWER LOSS. CYLINDER VALVE GUIDES WORN AND EXHAUST VALVE REPLACED.
- [SDR QTL2005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QTL2005F00000.md): Distributor Gear · failed · Feb 4, 2005 · N1904X · Cessna 182H · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAGNETO REMOVED FOR FAILURE, 24 TEETH MISSING ON DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. REPLACED WITH NEW GEAR NR 10-357586. (K)
- [SDR 2004FA0000143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000143.md): Pin · broken · Feb 2, 2004 · N2084X · Cessna 182H · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. THIS LOWER RT DOOR HINGE PIN WAS FOUND BROKEN IN 3 PLACES. IT IS VERY SIMPLE TO DETECT, THIS JUST TO OPEN AND CLOSE DOOR SLOWLY AND WATCH FOR EQUAL ROTATION OF PIN. IF ONLY ONE END TURNS THEN THE PIN MUST BE BROKEN.
- [SDR 01222004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/01222004.md): Hinge Pin · broken · Jan 22, 2004 · N2084X · Cessna 182H · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION LOWER RT DOOR HINGE PIN WAS FOUND BROKEN IN 3 PLACES. THIS ITEM IS SIMPLE TO DETECT BY JUST OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR SLOWLY AND WATCH FOR EQUAL ROTATION OF PIN. IF ONLY ONE END TURNS THEN THE PIN MUST BE BROKEN. PART INFO: HINGE
- [SDR AUS20030694](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030694.md): Bolt · faulty · Jul 8, 2003 · Cessna 182H · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) CONNECTING ROD BOLT FAULTY. LONGITUDINAL DISCONTINUITY FOUND DURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION IAW AD/ENG/4 AMDT8.
- [SDR 2003FA0000522](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000522.md): Fuel Cell · leaking · May 1, 2003 · N1970X · Cessna 182H · Fuel Storage
  > FLOATS AND FUEL CELLS. RECEIVED NEW MFG LEFT WING FUEL CELL, MFG DATE 3/03. INSTALLED IN AIRCRAFT, FILLED WITH 1000LL AVGAS, DISCOVERED FUEL LEAK, RETURNED FUEL CELL TO MFG, FFC DISCOVERED MFG LT REAR BOTTOM CHANNEL LEAK DEFECT. FFC REPAIRED DEFECT AND RET
- [SDR EVC2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVC2002F00000.md): Connecting Rod · broken · Mar 11, 2002 · N64AE · Cessna 182H · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > NR 1 CONNECTING ROD BOTS BROKEN.
- [SDR AUS20010863](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010863.md): Pipe · corroded · Aug 10, 2001 · Cessna 182H · Engine Oil Pressure
  > (AUS) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE PIPE FROM FIREWALL TO GAUGE CORRODED IN AREAOF CONTACT WITH SOUNDPROOFING MATERIAL. PIPE IS MANUFACTURED FROM ALUMINIUM.
- [SDR 20010507CW001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010507CW001.md): Separator · contaminated · Apr 5, 2001 · N3495S · Cessna 182H · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > OIL FILTER INSPECTION REVEALED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CONTAMINATION. INVESTIGATION REVEALED AIR/OIL SEPERATOR INTERNAL SCREEN COMING APART. YEARS OF VIBRATION MAY HAVE CAUSED SCREEN SEPARATION. FACTORY RECOMMENDS 100 HOURS CLEANING. THERE IS NO WAY TO INSPECT
- [SDR CA010302006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010302006.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Feb 14, 2001 · Cessna 182H · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > (CAN) CRACK ABOVE LT RUDDER STOP BOLT LOCATION ON (BULKHEAD) FLANGE BEND RADIUS DIRECTLY ABOVE BOLT. A/C HANGARED FOR LAST 15 YRS & NOT SUBJECTED TO WIND. REMOVAL & INSP SHOWS POOR STANDARD PRACTISE OF DRIVING 90 DEGS STIFFENER INTO BEND RADIUS OF FLANGE (ASSY
- [SDR 99ZZZX2941](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2941.md): Gasket · deteriorated · Jul 23, 1999 · N69995 · Cessna 182H · Engine Air Intake System
  > REMOVED FILTER ASSY, P/N BA 8110, TO CHECK GASKET, 8 INCHES OF GASKET WAS MISSING. SCREEN MESH COMING LOOSE FROM FILTER FRAME.
- [SDR AU990403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990403.md): Impulse Coupling · damaged · Apr 20, 1999 · Cessna 182H · Magneto/Distributor
  > (AUS) MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING DAMAGED.
- [SDR AU990331](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990331.md): Pump · failed · Apr 7, 1999 · Cessna 182H · Vacuum Distribution System
  > (AUS) VACUUM PUMP DETERIORATED INTERNALLY. PUMP VANES WORN AND ROTOR BREAKING UP.
- [SDR AU990388](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990388.md): Harness · failed · Mar 6, 1999 · Cessna 182H · Ignition Harness (Distribution)
  > (AUS) ENGINE IGNITION HARNESS LEAD FAILED.
- [SDR AU980153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980153.md): Control Cable · misrouted · Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182H · Elevator Control System
  > (AUS) ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
- [SDR AU980152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980152.md): Windshield · deteriorated · Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182H · Flight Compartment Windows
  > (AUS) WINDSCREEN BADLY CRAZED AND OPAQUE.
- [SDR AU980151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980151.md): Angle · corroded · Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182H · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) FUSELAGE ANGLE BADLY CORRODED IN AREA OF WING STRUT ATTACHMENT.
- [SDR AU980150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980150.md): Fuel Cell · cracked · Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182H · Fuel Storage
  > (AUS) LH FUEL TANK BLADDER CRACKED AND LEAKING.
- [SDR AU980149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980149.md): Spar · corroded · Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182H · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) LH WING FORWARD SPAR RIVETS (20OFF) CORRODED AND RIVET HEADS POPPED OFF. LH WING SPAR SEVERELY CORRODED. RH WING FORWARD SPAR RIVETS HAD RIVET HEADS POPPED
- [SDR AU980148](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980148.md): Doubler · corroded · Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182H · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) INSPECTION PANEL DOUBLERS LOCATED IN FLAP BAYS CORRODED.
- [SDR AU980147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980147.md): Rivet · damaged · Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182H · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) RIVETS LOCATED IN REAR FUSELAGE HAD THE RIVET HEADS DAMAGED BY BEING SANDEDFLAT.
- [SDR AU980146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980146.md): Fitting · corroded · Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182H · Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) STABILISER ATTACHMENT FITTING LOCATED IN REAR FUSELAGE CORRODED AND RIVETS MISSING.
- [SDR AU980145](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980145.md): Rivet · loose · Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182H · Elevator Control System
  > (AUS) ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE RIVETS LOOSE AND WORKING.
- [SDR AU980144](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980144.md): Spar · cracked · Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182H · Elevator, Spar/Rib
  > (AUS) ELEVATOR SPAR AND RIB CRACKED.
- [SDR AU980143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980143.md): Rivet · loose · Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182H · Elevator Structure
  > (AUS) ELEVATOR BALANCE TAB RIVETS LOOSE.
- [SDR AU980142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980142.md): Stabilizer · corroded · Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182H · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (AUS) VERTICAL STABILIZER SEVERELY CORRODED. FORWARD SPAR CORRODEDTHROUGH.
- [SDR AU980141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980141.md): Stabilizer · corroded · Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182H · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER SEVERELY CORRODED.
- [SDR AU980140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980140.md): Engine · worn · Jan 30, 1998 · Cessna 182H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDES BADLY WORN. PISTON AND PISTON RINGS BADLY WORN. PISTON PINS AND CONNECTING ROD BUSHES WORN. OIL FILTER ALMOST COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH CARBON. FUEL STRAINER LEAKING.
- [SDR 99ZZZX637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX637.md): Lifter · damaged · Jan 29, 1998 · N1935V · Cessna 182H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > THREE INTAKE LIFTERS WENT FLAT. NR 3 WOULD NOT PUMP UP CAUSING SERIOUS VIBRATION. THE OTHER TWO DID EVENTUALLY PUMP UP. REPLACED ALL LIFTERS. TIME ON ORIGINAL PART, 10 HOURS. LIFTERS WERE FROM SUPERIOR AIRPARTS, INC.
- [SDR AU971434](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971434.md): Fuel System · contaminated · Oct 26, 1997 · Cessna 182H · Fuel Storage
  > (AUS) FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATED BY WATER. ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN FORCED LANDING.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3746](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3746.md): Belt · debonded · Aug 6, 1997 · N8529S · Cessna 182H · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > AN ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT PURCHASED FROM API PARTS INTERNATIONAL WAS RECEIVED IN A DE-BONDED CONDITION ALONG WITH A SECOND BELT WHICH WAS NORMAL. CURE DATE ON DEFECTIVE PART, 1Q96/3Q01.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3697](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3697.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 20, 1997 · N8303S · Cessna 182H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER CRACKED FROM TOP SPARK PLUG HOLE TO BOTTOM SPARK PLUG HOLE AROUND THE EXHAUST VALVE. HEAD OPENED UP BY THE EXHAUST VALVE AND BLEW OUT THE SIDE AND BURNED FINS OFF THE CYLINDER. ENGINE SKIPPED AND RAN ON THE OTHER 5 CYLINDERS. CYLINDER BURNED PRETTY
- [SDR AU970560](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970560.md): Valve Guide · worn · May 22, 1997 · Cessna 182H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) NO3 AND NO4 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE GUIDES WORN - AIRCRAFT IS INVOLVED IN PARACHUTING OPERATIONS
- [SDR AU970882](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970882.md): Seat Belt · wrong part · May 6, 1997 · Cessna 182H · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > (AUS) SEAT BELT WAS AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCT - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR -UNAPPROVED PART
- [SDR AU960488](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960488.md): Cap · leaking · Apr 18, 1996 · Cessna 182H · Fuel Storage
  > (AUS) FUEL TANK CAPS LEAKING - REPLACED BY TYPE PNO SK182-8513 - FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/CESSNA180/70 AMDT 1
- [SDR AU960512](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960512.md): Valve Guide · worn · Apr 2, 1996 · Cessna 182H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) NO1 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE AND VALVE STEM WORN AND LEAKING - VALVE GUIDE AND VALVE ARE ONLY 70 HOURS TSN
- [SDR AU960398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960398.md): Buckle · unsafe · Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 182H · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > (AUS) FRONT SEATS BELT BUCKLES FAULTY - BUCKLES UNDO AT THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH WITHOUT ANY SIGNIFICANT LIFTING OF LEVER - THE SEAT BELTS HAVE COME UNDONE DESPITE PROPER TENSION ADJUSTMENT OF BELTS - BUCKLES ARE MANUFACTURED BY `AMSAFE' AND WERE FITTED FOLLOWING
- [SDR AU960027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960027.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jan 10, 1996 · Cessna 182H · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) FORWARD DOOR POST BULKHEAD CRACKED AT BEND RELIEF NOTCH ON RH SIDE - CRACK DISAPPEARS BEHIND DOUBLER
- [SDR 95ZZZX6431](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6431.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Nov 2, 1995 · N8572S · Cessna 182H · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED. ACCORDING TO CESSNA' C.A.P. FOR 100 SERIES AIRCRAFT, THIS IS A CRUCIAL PART OF A GOOD INSPECTION. SUBMITTER STATED IT IS ALSO NOTEWORTHY THAT BECAUSE THE AD ON THE SUBJECT TALKS MORE SPECIFICALLY A
- [SDR 95ZZZX6012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6012.md): Actuator · required lube · Oct 3, 1995 · N2034X · Cessna 182H · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > PILOT REPORTED FLAPS WOULD NOT EXTEND IN-FLIGHT, BUT FUNCTION PROPERLY ON THE GROUND. FOUND JACKSCREW HAD NOT BEEN LUBED IAW CESSNA MANUALS, BULLETINS, AND AD, AND HAD WORN OUT JACKSCREW AND COLLAR. INSTALLED NEW UNIT.
- [SDR 95ZZZX5632](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5632.md): Flap · departed · Jul 23, 1995 · N8409S · Cessna 182H · Engine Cowling System
  > RIGHT COWL FLAP DEPARTED AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT. SUSPECT CORROSION BETWEEN HINGE AND STEEL PIN. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS IF ANY EXCESSIVE PLAY IS DETECTED IN HINGE AREA, REMOVE AND REPLACE HINGE, ESPECIALLY IF HINGE STILL LOOKS SERVICEABLE. THIS CORROSION IS HIDDEN

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

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