# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 182J A list on [Cessna 182J](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182j.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR CA150930012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150930012.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Sep 28, 2015 · Cessna 182J · Propeller Spinner Section > (CAN) DURING MFG PROGRESSIVE CARE INSPECTION THE SPINNER DOME WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE SPINNER BULKHEAD WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND CRANKSHAFT FLANGE. SPINNER AND PROPELLER RE & RE AND NEW BULKHEAD INSTALLED, PN D-752 - [SDR CA131128009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131128009.md): Casting · cracked · Nov 25, 2013 · Cessna 182J · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings > (CAN) DURING A PROGRESSIVE CARE OPERATION INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE RT MLG OTBD SUPPORT CASTING, APPROXIMATELY 1" IN LENGTH AT THE AFT ATTACHMENT POINT ON LOWER RADIUS. - [SDR CA131128008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131128008.md): Casting · cracked · Nov 25, 2013 · Cessna 182J · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings > (CAN) DURING A PROGRESSIVE CARE OPERATION INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE LT MLG OTBD SUPPORT CASTING, APPROXIMATELY 1" IN LENGTH AT THE AFT ATTACHMENT POINT ON LOWER RADIUS. - [SDR 2013FA0000459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000459.md): Battery Pack · failed · May 10, 2013 · N2942F · Cessna 182J · Emergency Locator Beacon > PURCHASED 406/121.5/243 ELT PN 451-23 TSO C126 APPROVED SN 11624 WITH GPS POSITIONS ON 04/08/2011. THE UNIT WAS INSTALLED. DURING ACFT ANNUAL THIS YEAR, MECHANIC NOTIFIED ME THAT MY BATTERIES IN MY ELT UNIT WERE DEAD. VERIFIED THAT NO CORROSION WAS PRESENT. - [SDR CA130124008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130124008.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jan 23, 2013 · Cessna 182J · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > (CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION,THE REAR BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED AT TOP RT AND LT CORNERS WHERE THE RUDDER CABLES PASS THROUGH. A NEW REAR BULKHEAD WAS ORDERED AND WILL BE REPLACED BEFORE ACFT WILL BE RETUNED TO SERVICE. - [SDR CA120913002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120913002.md): Propeller · misoverhauled · Sep 12, 2012 · Cessna 182J · Propeller Assembly > (CAN) PROPELLER SENT TO MY SHOP WITH POSSIBLE INTERNAL OIL LEAK. NO INTERNAL OIL LEAK, BUT AFTER A VISUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED MAJOR ISSUES OF NON-COMPLIANCE FROM LAST O/H. THE O/H WAS DONE IN 2010. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ABOUT THIS, AND COURSE OF A - [SDR CA120604003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120604003.md): Support · cracked · May 31, 2012 · Cessna 182J · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings > (CAN) DURING A PROGRESSIVE CARE INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RT MLG SUPPORT BRACKET. THE CRACK WAS APPROX.7500 LONG. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED WHERE BOLT GOES THROUGH THE BRACKET TO THE ATTACHMENT POINT. - [SDR CA090622003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090622003.md): Support Bracket · cracked · Jun 12, 2009 · Cessna 182J · Main Landing Gear > (CAN) ACFT STEERING AND RELATED SYS WERE INSPECTED DUE TO COMPLAINT REGARDING ACFT BEING HARD TO TURN TO THE RT. AN OPEN CRACK WAS FOUND ON LWR OLEO SUPPORT BRACKET DESCRIBED ABOVE. CONDITION MAY HAVE CAUSED FAILURE OF OLEO SUPPORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN OLE - [SDR CA081107003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081107003.md): Seat Track · cracked · Nov 3, 2008 · Cessna 182J · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > (CAN) 3 CRACKS LT PAS RAIL, 1 CRACK LT PILOTS RAIL, SEAT RAILS SOME WEAR, WEAR WITHIN LIMITS. - [SDR K2Z2005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K2Z2005F00000.md): Bulkhead · cracked · May 31, 2005 · N3474F · Cessna 182J · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > CRACKS FOUND IN BOTH SIDES, UPPER CORNER OF RUDDER CABLE CUTOUT BETWEEN COUTOUT AND FLANGE. DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION OF FRONT FLANGE REVEALED NO DEFECTS. INSPECTION OF THIS BULKHEAD PREVIOUSLY ACCOMPLISHED AT 3607. NOT REQUIRED FOR INSPECTION IAW AD. RECOM - [SDR CA050519001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050519001.md): Leg Assy · cracked · May 17, 2005 · Cessna 182J · Main Landing Gear > (CAN) DUE TO A BROKEN MLG LEG ON ONE OF OUR AIRCRAFT LAST SEASON IT WAS DECIDED TO HAVE ALL MLG LEGS MAGNAFLUXED TO DETERMINE IF ANY OTHERS IN THE FLEET WERE CRACKED. EACH INSPECTION SINCE THEN, NDTD LEGS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AND THE LEGS REMOVED FROM SERVICE - [SDR CA030627003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030627003.md): Mount · cracked · Jun 20, 2003 · Cessna 182J · Engine Mount Section > (CAN) ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED AT SUPPORT PADS. REINFORCED TO CARRY 10520 ENGINE AS PER P-PONK STC SA461NW ON JULY 96. MOUNT REPLACED WITH NEW MOUNT PN 4402. NO VIBRATION TO DATE. - [SDR 2002FA0000825](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000825.md): Nut · cracked · May 23, 2002 · N3090F · Cessna 182J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > DURING CYLINDER INSTALLATION P/N 652541 NUT CRACKED DURING TORQUEING OPERATION. FAILURE AT ABOUT 60 FT/LBS - [SDR CA040622004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040622004.md): Crankcase · cracked · May 6, 2002 · Cessna 182J · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (CAN) WHILE CONDUCTING PRE-FLIGHT CHECK, OIL DRIPS WHERE NOTICED. AFTER VERIFICATION BY AN AMO, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL CRACK IN THE CRANKCASE. ENGINE DISASSEMBLED AND CRANKCASE WAS REPLACED. - [SDR 20001012SH012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001012SH012.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Sep 22, 2000 · N3120F · Cessna 182J · Rudder Structure > AFT BULKHEAD AT BS 230.187 WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING VISUAL INSPECTION IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT RUDDER CABLE CUT-OUT RADIUS AND THE BULKHEAD FLANGE. THESE CRACKS CAN BE VERY FINE AND HARD TO SEE. THEY USUALLY CAN BE VERIFIED BY VIEWING THE BULKHEAD FROM THE FR - [SDR 20000816SH031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000816SH031.md): Hub · cracked · Jul 31, 2000 · Cessna 182J · Propeller Hub Section > HUB, SN 697045, CRACKED IN NR 2 HUB SOCKET ON BACK SIDE. RED DYE LEAKING FROM PROPELLER. CAUSE OF CRACK UNKNOWN. REPLACED HUB WITH SN 725308. (X) - [SDR AU981384](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981384.md): Tappet · misinstalled · Oct 4, 1998 · Cessna 182J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (AUS) ENGINE TAPPETS FITTED IN THE INCORRECT LOCATIONS. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED ALSO UNAPPROVED PARTS. PART TC: 740. - [SDR 98ZZZX3434](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3434.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Sep 10, 1998 · N3304F · Cessna 182J · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, CRACK IN BULKHEAD FOUND. RECOMMEND CLOSE INSPECTION DURING ANNUAL INSPECTIONS. - [SDR 98ZZZX4228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4228.md): Alternator · failed · Sep 4, 1998 · N3388F · Cessna 182J · Alternator-Generator Drive > CUSTOMER COMPLAINED OF 'NO ALTERNATOR OUTPUT - AMMETER SHOWS DISCHARGE'. MECHANIC FOUND THE ALTERNATOR IN 3 PIECES. THE DRIVE END WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE MOUNT AND WAS STILL CAPABLE OF ROTATING. THE STATOR WAS FOUND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COWL, THE HEAD END - [SDR 98ZZZX3012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3012.md): Cylinder Assy · misoverhauled · Jul 1, 1998 · N3090F · Cessna 182J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > THIS ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED AND INSTALLED ON 3-25-92, NR 1 AND NR 3 CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED AT 536.7 HOURS DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. CYLINDERS WERE SENT BACK FOR REPAIR BOTH INTAKE AND EXHAUST SEATS AND EXHAUST GUIDES WERE BAD, CYLINDERS RE-INSTALLED AT 621.6 HO - [SDR 98ZZZX897](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX897.md): Blade · cracked · Feb 10, 1998 · N979ND · Cessna 182J · Propeller Blade Section > PROPELLER WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF ERRATIC PITCH CHANGE AND STICKING. BLADE SHOWS EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS IMPACT STRIKE. THIS AIRCRAFT HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD A STUCK PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IN THE GOVERNOR WHICH, AFTER DISCUSSION WITH THE PILOT, MAY HAVE CAUSED AN OVERSP - [SDR 98ZZZX189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX189.md): Yoke Shaft · fouled · Dec 1, 1997 · N3546F · Cessna 182J · Control Column Section > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND UP ELEVATOR TRAVEL BELOW LIMIT BY 30 PERCENT - 18 DEGREES UP - 26 DEGREES PLUS 1 MINUS ZERO DEG. INSPECTION FOUND 'TINNERMAN' TYPE HOSE CLAMP CAUGHT INBETWEEN LT YOKE SHAFT P/N 0713667-1, AND LT CONTROL WHEEL SUPPORT ASSY STOPP - [SDR 97ZZZX3485](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3485.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jul 1, 1997 · N2787F · Cessna 182J · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > PILOTS HAD COMMENTED ON A 'CLICKING' SOUND SOMEWHERE IN THE CABIN FOR SOME TIME. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE STARBOARD TUNNEL BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED IN AREA OF THE FUEL LINE (TO FIREWALL BULKHEAD FITTING). POSSIBLE CAUSE OF DAMAGE MAY BE FROM SEVERE - [SDR 96ZZZX4374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4374.md): Pump · drive sheared · Aug 22, 1996 · N2714F · Cessna 182J · Vacuum Distribution System > VACUUM PUMP DRIVESHAFT SHEARED AND SPLINES EXTREMELY WORN. IT STILL MADE VACUUM PRESSURE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS MORE FREQUENT INSPECTIONS OF DRIVE SPLINE ASSY (NOTE: WET DRIVE VACUUM PUMP). - [SDR 96ZZZX5216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5216.md): Hose · split · Aug 5, 1996 · N3119F · Cessna 182J · Fuel Storage > AFTER EACH FLIGHT, PILOT REPORTED HAD TO WIPE FUEL STAIN FROM TRAILING EDGE OF LT WING. INSPECTION OF LT FUEL BLADDER MADE AND FOUND HOSE CONNECTING TANK VENT LINE TO THE LT FUEL TANK WAS SPLIT AND ALLOWING FUEL TO VENT INTO THE WING BAY OUTBOARD OF LT TANK. - [SDR EY2R9600200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600200.md): Blade · corroded · Jan 1, 1996 · Cessna 182J · Propeller Blade Section > BLADE ASSY SN C37703 IS CORRODED - [SDR 95ZZZX3801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3801.md): Rib · bent · Apr 14, 1995 · N2687F · Cessna 182J · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib > HORIZONTAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE RIBS FOUND BENT. DISCOVERED BY PINCHING THE LEADING EDGE AT EACH RIB. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS POOR GROUND HANDLING MAY BE THE CAUSE OF THIS DAMAGE. - [SDR 95ZZZX3800](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3800.md): Rib · bent · Apr 14, 1995 · N2687F · Cessna 182J · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib > HORIZONTAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE RIBS FOUND BENT. DISCOVERED BY PINCHING THE LEADING EDGE AT EACH RIB. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS POOR GROUND HANDLING MAY BE THE CAUSE OF THIS DAMAGE. - [SDR 95ZZZX2623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2623.md): Mount · pitted · Mar 28, 1995 · N3063F · Cessna 182J · Engine Mount Section > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND ENGINE MOUNT PITTED MORE THAN 10 PERCENT OF TUBE THICKNESS IN AREA OF CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. CESSNA PARTS MANUAL DOES NOT LIST EXHAUST DEFLECTOR, HEAT SHIELDS, FOR THIS SERIAL NUMBERED AIRCRAFT. SUBMITTER SUGGE ## 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 = '182J' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182j/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.