# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 182M A list on [Cessna 182M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182m.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2022FA0000499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000499.md): Oil Filter · loose · Sep 10, 2022 · N71033 · Cessna 182M · Oil Servicing > AIRCRAFT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AIRWOLF REMOTE OIL FILTER ADAPTER MOUNTED ON THE FIREWALL. A TEMPEST EZ TURN OIL FILTER PART # AA48109-1 WAS INSTALLED AT THE LAST OIL CHANGE AND INSTALLED WITHOUT THE USE OF DOW CORNING DC4 LUBRICANT ON THE SEAL AS DIRECTED BY THE - [SDR 2021FA0000164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000164.md): Control Cable · intermittent · Apr 6, 2021 · N71752 · Cessna 182M · Trailing Edge Flap Control System > FLAP OPERATION INTERMITTENT. FOUND PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED CONTROL CABLE (P/N S1244-20) BINDING AT CABLE CLAMP, AT FLAP ACTUATOR. FOUND CABLE IN OTHER AIRFRAMES HAVE CABLE PROTECTION FOR CLAMP, ELIMINATING INNER CABLE RESTRICTION. SOLICITED TO MANUFACTURE A CABLE - [SDR 2021FA0000093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000093.md): Control Cable · binding · Apr 6, 2021 · N71752 · Cessna 182M · Trailing Edge Flap Control System > FLAP OPERATION INTERMITTENT. FOUND PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED CONTROL CABLE (P/N S1244-20) BINDING AT CABLE CLAMP, AT FLAP ACTUATOR. FOUND CABLE IN OTHER AIRFRAMES HAVE CABLE PROTECTION FOR CLAMP, ELIMINATING INNER CABLE RESTRICTION. SOLICITED MCFARLAND AVIATION TO - [SDR 2017FA0000397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000397.md): Bulkhead · cracked · May 18, 2017 · N71551 · Cessna 182M · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE AFT BULKHEAD AND ALL FIVE VERTICAL FIN ATTACHMENT BOLTS WERE FOUND LOOSE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE AFT BULKHEAD BEING UNDER DESIGNED. - [SDR 2017FA0000270](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000270.md): Battery · leaking · Mar 27, 2014 · N1904F · Cessna 182M · Emergency Locator Beacon > ELT FAILED OPS CHECK. REMOVAL AND INSPECTION REVEALED 2 D CELL BATTERIES LEAKING PROFUSELY. UNIT WAS CLEANED AND INSPECTED AND ALL CELLS WERE REPLACED, EXPIRATION DATES WERE 2017. BATTERY EXPIRATION DATES WERE ALL 2019. 6 (SIX) MONTHS LATER THE ELT WAS AGA - [SDR 2012FA0000124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000124.md): Piston · failed · Feb 20, 2012 · N71890 · Cessna 182M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > NUMBER 5 CYLINDER ON O-470 ENGINE WITH APPROXIMATELY 300 HOURS EXPERIENCED PISTON FAILURE DUE TO WHAT APPEARS AT FIRST IMPRESSION DETONATION. HOWEVER, PISTON IS BELIEVE TO HAVE FAILED DUE TO FLAW IN MANUFACTURE OR EXPERIENCE DAMAGE SUCH AS DROPPING PRIOR TO IN - [SDR 2011FA0000561](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000561.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jul 28, 2011 · N91568 · Cessna 182M · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > WHILE PERFORMING A VISUAL INSP OF THE AFT FUSELAGE BULKHEAD IAW AD 72-07-09; DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE AFT BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE RUDDER CABLE CUTOUT AND THE BULKHEAD FLANGE (BOTH SIDES). FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE AD, PERFORMED A TORQUE CHECK OF THE BOL - [SDR 2008FA0000223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000223.md): Skin · cracked · Mar 8, 2008 · N71784 · Cessna 182M · Trailing Edge Flaps > ON INSPECTION BOTH FLAPS RT AND LT TOP AND BOTTOM FLAP SKINS WERE CRACKED 6 TO 8 INCHES ALONG THE T/E, ON THE RIVET LINE. ALSO SHEERED RIVETS ON (3) OF THE (4) FLAP TRACK LOWER TRACK TO RIBS. RESKINNED FLAPS AND INSTALLED MS21042 STEEL SCREWS IN REPLACEMENT - [SDR 2006FA0000018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000018.md): Seal · deformed · Jan 11, 2006 · Cessna 182M · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System > RESEALED FUEL SELECTOR VALVE PN 0716613-1 AND DURING A LEAK TEST LEAKAGE WAS FOUND FROM ONE OF THE PN 1216107-4 SEALS. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE SEAL FACE WAS DEFORMED AND THAT MOLD LINES FROM THE INJECTION MOLDING PROCESS CAUSED VOIDS IN THE SEALING SURFAC - [SDR 2002FA0000024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000024.md): Control Cable · broken · Dec 14, 2001 · N71398 · Cessna 182M · Propeller Controlling System > PILOT COMPLAINED THAT THE PROPELLER CONTROL WAS HARD TO MOVE. WHEN TECHNICIAN INVESTIGATED, THE CONTROL CABLE BROKE AND CAME OFF IN TECHNICIAN`S HAND. REMOVED AND REPLACED CONTROL WITH NEW PART. - [SDR 2002FA0000267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000267.md): Piston · failed · Dec 1, 2001 · N71298 · Cessna 182M · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > CASTROSPHOIC ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF. EMERGENCY LANDING WAS EXECUTED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ENGINE WAS DISASSEMBLED, REVEALING NR 5 PISTON DISINTEGRATED. ENGINE HAD BEEN OVERHAULED APPROXIMATELY 280 HOURS AND 3.5 YEARS PRIOR TO FAILURE. ALL PISTONS HAD BEE - [SDR 20010424CW009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010424CW009.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Sep 28, 2000 · N182AZ · Cessna 182M · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > WHILE PERFORMING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND A CRACK IN THE UPPER RADIUS ABOVE THE RIGHT RUDDER STOP BOLT. PROBABLE CAUSE WOULD BE FROM THE RUDDER CONTACTING TOO HARD, POSSIBLE WIND DAMAGE. RECOMMED A SOFT HEADED STOP BOLT. - [SDR 99ZZZX1640](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1640.md): Valve Guide · worn · Mar 29, 1999 · N91767 · Cessna 182M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > EXHAUST VALVE GUIDES WORN OUT SEVERELY ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS. 133.0 HOURS SINCE NEW. - [SDR 99ZZZX1639](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1639.md): Valve Guide · worn · Mar 29, 1999 · N91767 · Cessna 182M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > EXHAUST VALVE GUIDES WORN OUT SEVERELY ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS. 210.3 HOURS SINCE NEW. - [SDR 99ZZZX1032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1032.md): Stop · bent · Feb 11, 1999 · N71886 · Cessna 182M · Rudder Structure > FOUND RUDDER STOP BENT AND NO LONGER LIMITING RUDDER TRAVEL. FOUND IMPROPER HARDWARE INSTALLED. TRUSS HEAD SCREW INSTEAD OF BOLT DID NOT ALLOW FOR PROPER CONTACT AREA. COULD NOT TELL FROM LOGS WHEN THIS WAS INSTALLED. - [SDR CA990203001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990203001.md): Lifter · broken · Jan 15, 1999 · Cessna 182M · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (CAN) AFTER DEPARTURE DURING CLIMB-OUT, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE PILOT TURNED BACK TO THE POINT OF DEPARTURE, THE AIRCRAFT MADE A FORCED LANDING 38 MILES EAST OF THE BASE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RECOVERED AND THE CAUSE OF THE POWER LOSS WAS DETERMINED T - [SDR AU970559](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970559.md): Crankcase · out of limits · May 22, 1997 · Cessna 182M · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (AUS) ENGINE CRANKCASE OUT OF LIMITS - FOUND DURING BULK STRIP DUE TO METAL CONTAMINATION - OTHER DEFECTS FOUND INCLUDED:-1. CAMSHAFT LOBE CASE HARDENING WORN AND LOBE CRACKED 2. THREE CYLINDERS UNSERVICEABLE WITH ONE CYLINDER WORN THROUGH THE HARD CHROME3. I - [SDR 97ZZZX803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX803.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Feb 2, 1997 · N71766 · Cessna 182M · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > AFT BULKHEAD CRACKED BETWEEN RUDDER CABLE CUTOUT AND THE BULKHEAD FLANGE. INSTALLED NEW BULKHEAD ASSY C/W AD 72-07-09 AMDT 39-1988, PARA A,B,C,D,E, 123 F,G,I. - [SDR 96ZZZX5303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5303.md): Cylinder · out of spec · Sep 10, 1996 · N71136 · Cessna 182M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > CYLINDER CLASS 68-1 RECEIVED WITH INTAKE ROCKER SHAFT END-PLAY IN EXCESS OF (SIDE CLEARANCE)..040 INCH RECEIVED FROM EC SW, 8-13-96. - [SDR AU961190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961190.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Aug 1, 1996 · Cessna 182M · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > (AUS) RH FORWARD DOORPOST BULKHEAD CRACKED IN BEND RELIEF NOTCH - FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/CESSNA180/75 - [SDR AU960776](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960776.md): Nlg · separated · Jun 3, 1996 · Cessna 182M · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR SEPARATED FROM AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING (TORN OFF) - SUSPECT CAUSED BY HEAVY LANDING AND/OR INCORRECT LANDINGTECHNIQUE - PILOT ERROR - [SDR AU960665](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960665.md): Battery · leaking · May 3, 1996 · Cessna 182M · Emergency Locator Beacon > (AUS) REMOTE ELT BATTERIES LEAKING CAUSING CORROSION DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE UNIT - [SDR 96ZZZX2392](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2392.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Mar 8, 1996 · N70802 · Cessna 182M · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND AFT BULKHEAD AT FS 230.18 CRACKED AT LEFT RUDDER CABLE CUT OUT. THIS BULKHEAD HAD PREVIOUSLY CRACKED AT THE RIGHT RUDDER CABLE CUT OUT AND WAS REPAIRED. AD 72-07-09 AND CESSNA SB SE72-3 BOTH PERTAIN TO THIS AREA AND DO NOT ALL - [SDR AU960202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960202.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Feb 21, 1996 · Cessna 182M · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > (AUS) LH AND RH SIDE FORWARD DOORPOST BULKHEAD CRACKED - FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/C180/75 AMDT1 - [SDR 95ZZZX964](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX964.md): Cap · seal failed · Feb 12, 1995 · N70920 · Cessna 182M · Fuel Storage > OLD STYLE CESSNA PLASTIC FUEL CAPS - SEALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ANYMORE. ## 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 = '182M' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182m/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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