# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 182K A list on [Cessna 182K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182k.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2019FA0000376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000376.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Nov 15, 2019 · N2708Q · Cessna 182K · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, FOUND CRACKED 0712616-1 BULKHEAD FROM LH UPPER RADIUS. INSTALLED SK210-161A1 PER SEB99-12 REV 2. - [SDR 2020FA0000035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000035.md): Rocker Boss · broken · Sep 18, 2019 · N2883R · Cessna 182K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > THE INFORMATION HAS BEEN FOUND AFTER REMOVAL AND INSPECTION OF CYLINDER NR 1 ROCKER COVER. AFTER RECEIVING A CALL THAT AN AIRCRAFT HAD LANDED WITH ENGINE PROBLEMS OVER THE WEEKEND, I STARTED INSPECTION OF ENGINE. I HAD FOUND THAT THE EXHAUST ROCKER BOSS HAD - [SDR 2018FA0000464](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000464.md): Fuel Cap · leaking · Jul 9, 2018 · N2648Q · Cessna 182K · Fuel Storage > IN 2015 THE FUEL CAP STCSA2376CE WAS INSTALLED TO PERMANENTLY TERMINATE AD841001R1. THESE FUEL CAPS HAVE BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS EVER SINCE INSTALLATION. THEY RANDOMLY LEAK LARGE QUANTITIES OF FUEL WITH NO WARNING. IN ONE TRIP AROUND THE PATTERN IT LEAKED - [SDR 2017FA0000501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000501.md): Governor · faulty · Sep 18, 2017 · N2581Q · Cessna 182K · Propeller Governor > PILOT REPORTED ENGINE RPM WENT FROM 2500 DOWN TO 1700 IN CRUISE FLIGHT. ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY AND PRODUCED POWER. PILOT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT UNDER POWER AND MADE A NORMAL LANDING. VISUAL INSPECTION APPEARED NORMAL BUT DURING THE STATIC ENGINE - [SDR 2017FA0000201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000201.md): Solenoid · defective · May 22, 2017 · Cessna 182K · Electrical Power System > THE SOLENOID WORKED WHEN FIRST INSTALLED. AFTER ONE OR TWO FLIGHTS IT BECAME INTERMITTENT, IT WOULD TAKE MORE THAN ONE FLIP OF THE MASTER SWITCH TO OBTAIN POWER TO THE PANEL AND STARTER. AFTER ANOTHER FLIGHT IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. TESTED THE DEVICE WHILE INSTALL - [SDR NI6R201496120013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R201496120013.md): Piston · out of tolerance · Jun 12, 2014 · N2774Q · Cessna 182K · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > DISCOVERED DURING INSTALLATION OF NEW PISTONS AND RINGS INTO NEW CYLINDER ASSY. FIRST AND SECOND PISTON RINGS DID NOT MEET NEW PARTS TOLERANCES IAW TABLE OF LIMITS CHART 2 IN CONTINENTAL MOTORS O/H MANUAL 72-30-14. ORDERED SECOND SET OF RINGS AFTER CONVERSAT - [SDR 2013FA0000195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000195.md): Spark Plug · cracked · Mar 25, 2013 · N770H · Cessna 182K · Spark Plug/Igniter > REMOVED SPARK PLUGS FOR O/H AND REINSTALLED IN AUGUST 2012 AFTER O/H. RAN UP ENGINE FOR OIL CHANGE, NOTICED THE ENGINE WAS MISSING ON THE RT MAG DURING MAG CHECKED. REMOVED PLUGS TO CLEAN AND GAPPED AND FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER BOTTOM SPARK PLUG INSULATOR BROKEN. - [SDR CA080711005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080711005.md): Piston · broken · Jun 20, 2008 · Cessna 182K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (CAN) A PIECE OF NR 2 PISTON SKIRT WAS BROKEN OFF AT THE OIL CONTROL RING GROOVE. - [SDR 2007FA0000690](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000690.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jul 7, 2007 · N2787Q · Cessna 182K · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > DURING INSPECTION OF THE AFT TAILCONE BULKHEAD (STATION 230.187) A CRACK APPROX.375 INCH LONG WAS DISCOVERED. THE CRACK LOCATION WAS ON THE LT SIDE EMANATING FROM THE RUDDER CUTOUT HOLE AND PROGRESSING TOWARD THE BULKHEAD FLANGE. (K) - [SDR CA051026005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051026005.md): Case · leaking · Oct 25, 2005 · Cessna 182K · Emergency Locator Beacon > AT 12 MONTH CERTIFICATION OF ELT THE UNIT WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND THE BATTERIES LEAKING AND BATTERY CONTACTS ON THE ELT BATTERY CASE CORRODED. BATTERIES HAD A DATE CODE OF MAR 2010 AND MAR 2009. BATTERIES AND BATTERY CASE REPLACED AND UNITTESTED SEVICEABLE. - [SDR CA031127005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031127005.md): Angle · cracked · Nov 18, 2003 · Cessna 182K · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > (CAN) CABIN FLOOR ON RT SIDE. DISCOVERED FLOOR HAD MOVED DOWN. ON INVESTIGATION FOUND THE LT AND RT TUNNEL ANGLES BROKEN AND CRACKED. REMOVED BOTH ANGLES PN 07136713 AND -4, PARTS WERE NOT MADE BY MFG. NO RECORD OF A REPAIR FOUND IN TECHNICAL LOGS. - [SDR 2003FA0000424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000424.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Apr 11, 2003 · N2727Q · Cessna 182K · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > PART WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING INSPECTION REQUIRED BY AD 72-07-09. PART WAS CRACKED AT IT HAND RUDDER CONTROL CABLE HOLE, BETWEEN HOLE AND BULKHEAD FLANGE. PROBABLE CAUSE IS FATIGUE. RECOMMEND THAT CONTROL LOCK IS ALWAYS PUT IN WHEN AIRCRAFT IS STORED OUTSID - [SDR AUS20020410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020410.md): Carburetor · misrepaired · Apr 5, 2002 · Cessna 182K · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > (AUS) DURING GROUND RUNS FOLLOWING ENGINE CHANGE THE ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE RUNNING ROUGH, TOO LEAN AND MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT WOULD NOT CORRECT THE FAULT. CARBURETOR WAS DISMANTLED AND THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS DISCOVERED:- 1. MAIN JET INCORRECT PN. 2. AIR METERING - [SDR CA020307005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020307005.md): Skin · corroded · Feb 22, 2002 · Cessna 182K · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > (CAN) FORWARD FUSELAGE SKIN CORRODED AT FORWARD SKIN BASE OF DOOR POST. STRINGER ENGINE MOUNT CORRODED AT ENGINE MOUNT STRINGER. - [SDR CA020307004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020307004.md): Support · cracked · Feb 22, 2002 · Cessna 182K · Main Landing Gear Attach Section > (CAN) RT LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED IN REAR CORNER FROM LANDING GEAR LEG ATTACH BOLT. FOUND ON IMPORT INSPECTION. PERIODIC REMOVAL OF LANDING GEAR LEGS FOR INSPECTION WOULD FACILITATE INSPECTION. - [SDR CA020307002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020307002.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Feb 22, 2002 · Cessna 182K · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > (CAN) REAR BULKHEAD FOUND CRACKED DURING IMPORT INSPECTION. - [SDR AUS20020024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020024.md): Balance Tube · fractured · Jan 7, 2002 · Cessna 182K · Engine Fuel Distribution > (AUS) ENGINE BALANCE TUBE FRACTURED AT WELD JOINT. NR 3 CYLINDER INOPERATIVE AND PROPELLER BLADE LOOSE. - [SDR 2001FA0000656](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000656.md): Idler Gear · cracked · Nov 26, 2001 · N2544R · Cessna 182K · Propeller Governor > RELEVANT INDICATION. (CRACK) - [SDR AUS20011038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011038.md): Spar · corroded · Sep 29, 2001 · Cessna 182K · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib > (AUS) TAILPLANE REAR SPAR CONTAINED SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN THREE SEPARATE AREAS. SUSPECT CORROSION CAUSED BY WATER INGRESS.PNO 1232610-3 (X2), PNO 0732603-2 AND PNO 1232114-1 AFFECTED. OTHER PARTS ALSO FOUND CORRODED WAS RIB PNO 1231006-1 INTHE FIN A - [SDR AUS20011037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011037.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Sep 29, 2001 · Cessna 182K · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > (AUS) AFT TAILCONE BULKHEAD CRACKED IN AREA AT TOP OF RUDDER CABLECUTOUT. - [SDR 20010410AP001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010410AP001.md): Needle Valve · separated · Feb 16, 2001 · N3087Q · Cessna 182K · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System > OWNER REPORTED ROUGH IDLE AFTER LANDING, ASSUMED THE PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO CARB ICE ON THE GROUND. AIRCRAFT WAS BROUGHT IN FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION AND DURING PRE INSPECTION RUN UP CONFIRMED ROUGH IDLE, BUT SMOOTHED OUT WHEN CARB HEAT WAS APPLIED. DURING INSP - [SDR 20000724SH027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000724SH027.md): Float · separated · Jul 14, 2000 · N104PM · Cessna 182K · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > FUEL SEEP AT CARBURETOR. FOUND BOTH BELLOWS SEPARATED FROM FLOAT ARM. CONDITION EXISTED FOR SOME TIME AS SOLDER JOINTS WERE WORN SMOOTH. (X) - [SDR 99ZZZX3617](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3617.md): Selector · corroded · Aug 18, 1999 · N2656R · Cessna 182K · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve > SELECTOR APPEARS TO BE ORIGINAL BY RECORDS RESEARCH. ELECTOR VALVE WAS NOT DETENTING. UPON DISASSEMBLY, SPRING LOADED DETENT BALL WAS FOUND SEIZED IN ITS CHANNEL AND WAS DIFFICULT TO FREE. REASON FOR SEIZING WAS DUE TO CORROSION ON BALL. RECOMMEND PERIODIC - [SDR AU981488](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981488.md): Post · cracked · Oct 25, 1998 · Cessna 182K · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > (AUS) LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOOR POSTS CRACKED IN CORNER. CRACK LENGTH 6.35 MM (0.25 INCH). - [SDR AU981487](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981487.md): Block · cracked · Oct 25, 1998 · Cessna 182K · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings > (AUS) RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD BLOCK CRACKED IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER. - [SDR 98ZZZX4587](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4587.md): Line · cracked · Oct 22, 1998 · N2624R · Cessna 182K · Brake > THE ALUMINUM BRAKE LINE CRACKED AT THE HOSE CLAMP. TIME-IN SERVICE ESTIMATED TO BE 31 YEARS. BRAKE FAILED WHILE LANDING. - [SDR AU980601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980601.md): Crankshaft · pitted · May 5, 1998 · Cessna 182K · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (AUS) CRANKSHAFT PITTED IN AREA OF CRANKSHAFT FELT SEAL. THE DEPTH OF THE PITTING WAS 0.127MM TO 0.254MM (0.005 INCH TO 0.010 INCH). SUSPECT CAUSED BY MOISTURE RETENTION OF THE FELT SEAL. - [SDR 98ZZZX45](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX45.md): Mount Bolt · detached · Dec 1, 1997 · N2770Q · Cessna 182K · Engine Mount Section > DURING OIL FILTER CHANGE, A REAR LORD MOUNT BOLT WAS FOUND DETACHED. OTHER 3 BOLTS WERE NOT TO TORQUE. ENGINE INSTALLED IN 1988 AND IT IS SUSPECT BOLTS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. - [SDR CA970425002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970425002.md): Magneto · broken spring · Apr 18, 1997 · Cessna 182K · Magneto/Distributor > (CAN) ENGINE EXPERIENCED LARGE MAG DROP, ON LEFT MAGNETO, DURING RUN-UP. MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTION FOUND THE IMPULSE COUPLING SPRING WEAK AND NOT RETURNING TO ITS NORMAL RUN POSITION. THE IMPULSE COUPLING WAS DISASSEMBLED AND A BROKEN SPRING WAS FOUND - [SDR 97ZZZX1311](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1311.md): Battery · post melted · Mar 15, 1997 · N2624R · Cessna 182K · Battery/Charger System > THE AIRPLANE HAS A CONCORDE RG35 (RECOMBINANT GAS) SEALED BATTERY INSTALLED. THE NEGATIVE BATTERY POST-POTTING SOLDER MELTED (TWO TIMES, TWO DIFFERENT BATTERIES) JUST ENOUGH TO LEAVE THE TERMINAL GROUND STRAP CONNECTION LOOSE. I BELIEVE IT HAPPENS ON CHARGE- - [SDR 97ZZZX836](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX836.md): Line · leak · Feb 10, 1997 · N899F · Cessna 182K · Engine Oil Pressure > OIL PRESSURE LINE BEHIND INSPECTION PANEL LEAKING ON TOP BETWEEN GAUGE AND FIREWALL. PILOT REPORTED OIL ON FLOOR BY PEDAL. NOT ABLE TO SEE AREA FROM BELOW. - [SDR 96ZZZX6143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX6143.md): G Switch · inoperative · Dec 3, 1996 · N3047Q · Cessna 182K · Emergency Locator Beacon > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, G-SWITCH WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. 1 COVER SCREW BOSS CRACKED, O-RING BROKEN. - [SDR AU961016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961016.md): Seat Belt · wrong part · Jun 25, 1996 · Cessna 182K · Flight Compartment Equipment > (AUS) UNAPPROVED SEAT BELT WEBBING AND HARDWARE - UNAPPROVED PART - [SDR 96ZZZX3002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3002.md): Fuel Cap · faulty · May 31, 1996 · N2836R · Cessna 182K · Fuel Storage > REMOVED ORIGINAL CESSNA FLUSH FUEL CAPS AND INSTALLED DOME CAPS WITH REDUCED OPENING. STC KIT SA 2376CE FC-1 (B). - [SDR AU960736](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960736.md): Crankcase · cracked · May 29, 1996 · Cessna 182K · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (AUS) CRANKCASE CRACKED IN AREA OF NO1 BEARING - CRACK ALSO IN CRANKCASE TOP FLANGE AT 7TH HOLE FROM THE FRONT - NO1 BEARINGSPINNING AND BREAKING UP - FRETTING OF CRANKCASE MATING FACES INDICATES EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT POSSIBLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT THROUGHBOLT TEN - [SDR 96ZZZX2388](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2388.md): Hub · cracked · Feb 23, 1996 · N3182Q · Cessna 182K · Propeller Hub Section > PROPELLER WAS SENT IN FOR OVERHAUL DUE TO CALENDAR TIME. HUB WAS FOUND CRACKED FROM MOUNTING STUD HOLE. NEW HUB WAS REINSTALLED. - [SDR AU960256](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960256.md): Exhaust Valve · worn · Feb 7, 1996 · Cessna 182K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (AUS) ENGINE EXHAUST VALVES PNO 646283 AND VALVE GUIDES PNO 643766 WORNAND LEAKING - [SDR 95ZZZX5989](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5989.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Sep 22, 1995 · N3103F · Cessna 182K · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > AFT MOST BULKHEAD CRACKED AT UPPER LEFT RUDDER CONTROL CABLE HOLE. - [SDR 95ZZZX2545](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2545.md): Wire · shorted · May 8, 1995 · N2628Q · Cessna 182K · Light System Wiring > THE WIRING TO THE COMPASS LIGHT WAS SHORTING AT THE METAL TRIM STRIP THAT IS LOCATED WHERE THE HEADLINER AND WINDSHIELD MEET CAUSING THE 10-AMP CABIN LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER TO TRIP. - [SDR 95ZZZX2722](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2722.md): Flapper Valve · seal deteriorate · May 1, 1995 · N3088Q · Cessna 182K · Engine Air Intake System > FOUND FLAPPER (CARBURETOR HEAT) IN AIR BOX ASSEMBLY RUBBER BAFFLE ON EDGES COMING OFF. - [SDR 95ZZZX2718](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2718.md): Seal · deteriorated · Apr 26, 1995 · N3088Q · Cessna 182K · Engine Air Intake System > FOUND SEALS DETERIORATED. AD 77-4-5 APPLIES TO THIS PROBLEM UNLIKE BRACKETT AD 95-3-2 WHICH IS RECURRING. - [SDR 95ZZZX2717](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2717.md): Seal · deteriorated · Apr 26, 1995 · N3088Q · Cessna 182K · Engine Air Intake System > FOUND SEALS DETERIORATED. AD 77-4-5 APPLIES TO THIS PROBLEM UNLIKE BRACKETT AD 95-3-2 WHICH IS RECURRING. ## 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 = '182K' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182k/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.