Cessna 182P

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SDR 99ZZZX339Cylinder · wornDURING A ROUTINE 50 OIL CHANGE/COMPRESSION CHECK, THE NR 3 CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE LEAKAGE PAST THE EXHAUST AND PISTON RINGS. THE REMOVED CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE A WORN OUT EXHAUST VALVE, EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE, AND CYLINDER BARREL (NO CHOKE). THE CYLINDEDec 17, 1998 · N952CC · Cessna 182P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX4052Rudder · misriggedWHILE PERFORMING A RIGGING CHECK, FOUND THE RUDDER IN FULL RIGHT POSITION, IT WOULD CONTACT THE ELEVATOR. BOTH CONTROL SURFACES WERE RIGGED WITHIN MFG SPECS. THE RECOMMENDED RUDDER SETTINGS A TOLERANCE MEASURED IN INCHES 8.12 INCHES TO 8.72 INCHES. THE RECOOct 23, 1998 · N84379 · Cessna 182P · Rudder Control SystemSDR AU981376Probe · misinstalled(AUS) INCORRECT CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE SYSTEM FITTED. UNAPPROVED PART.Oct 19, 1998 · Cessna 182P · Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Indicating SystemSDR AU981277Bulkhead · cracked(AUS) BULKHEAD CRACKED.Sep 10, 1998 · Cessna 182P · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 98ZZZX3747Elbow · looseINTAKE MANIFOLD ELBOW ABOVE CARBURETOR PULLED OUT OF COUPLER HOSE DURING TAXI. SUBMITTER STATED WOULD HAVE CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE IN-FLIGHT.Sep 9, 1998 · N1661M · Cessna 182P · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 98ZZZX3482Tappet · spalledFOUND METAL (FILINGS) IN ONE FILTER DURING ROUTINE OIL/FILTER CHANGE. THEY APPEARED TO BE IRON. UPON REMOVING, SEVERAL TAPPETS FROM ENGINE. FOUND ALL FACES ON REMOVED TAPPETS TO BE DEEPLY SPALLED.Aug 24, 1998 · N6461F · Cessna 182P · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX3481Tappet · spalledFOUND METAL (FILINGS) IN ONE FILTER DURING ROUTINE OIL/FILTER CHANGE. THEY APPEARED TO BE IRON. UPON REMOVING, SEVERAL TAPPETS FROM ENGINE. FOUND ALL FACES ON REMOVED TAPPETS TO BE DEEPLY SPALLED.Aug 24, 1998 · N6461F · Cessna 182P · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX4456Cylinder Head · mismanufacturedDURING A ROUTINE COMPRESSION CHECK, AIR WAS FOUND LEAKING THROUGH A POROUS CASTING IN THE CYLINDER HEADS ON THE NR 2 AND NR 6 CYLINDERS. BOTH CYLINDERS WERE REPLACED. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLE CAUSE AS DEFECTIVE CYINDER HEADS INSTALLED ON CYLINDERS AT MANJul 1, 1998 · N952CC · Cessna 182P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX2352Fitting · crackedNOSE LANDING GEAR FITTING FOUND CRACKED AT LOWER ATTACH LEFT AND RIGHT 'BOSS' DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT. CAUSE UNKNOWN, BUT SUSPECT HARD LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT FATIGUE. INSPECTED 5 OTHER AIRCRAFT OF SAME MODEL AND TIS. NO OTHER CRACKS DETECTED.Jun 3, 1998 · N182ER · Cessna 182P · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 98ZZZX2173Air Door · detachedPILOT REPORTED ENG POWER LOSS AT CRUISE SETTING. DURING GROUND RUN AT FULL POWER, LOSS OF POWER NOTED AND THROTTLE COULD NOT BE RETARDED (THROTTLE LOCKED). ENG WAS SHUT DOWN BY FUEL CUTOFF AND IGNITION. REMOVED COWLING AND FOUND ALTERNATE AIR DOOR CESSNA P/May 22, 1998 · N768GC · Cessna 182P · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR AU980556Regulator · failed(AUS) VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILED. OVERVOLT SENSOR FAILED TO TRIP CAUSING DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.May 15, 1998 · Cessna 182P · DC RegulatorSDR 98ZZZX4453Camshaft · scoredTHE INTERNAL TACHOMETER DRIVE SEIZED UP AND SHEARED THE TACH DRIVE PIN. REMOVAL OF THE TACH DRIVE COVER REVEALED METAL HAD PASSED THROUGH THE OIL PUMP. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE NR 5 CYLINDER VALVE LIFTER AND CAM LOBE WERE BREAKING UP AND SCOURED. May 13, 1998 · N952CC · Cessna 182P · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX1917Wing · twistedCUSTOMER REPORTED ACFT HAS A LT WING HEAVY CONDITION IN-FLIGHT. ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION BY ADJUSTING THE LT WING ECCENTRIC IAW CESSNA 182 SM DID NOT CORRECT THE CONDITION. THE LT WING FLAP HAD TO BE LOWERED ABOUT .3750 INCH TO GET THE AIRCRAFT TO FApr 24, 1998 · N25HP · Cessna 182P · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR 98ZZZX4471Valve Guide · wornDURING A ROUTINE COMPRESSION CHECK, LEAKAGE WAS FOUND PAST THE EXHAUST VALVE ON THE NR 2 CYLINDER. THE REMOVED CYLINDER, EXHAUST VALVE AND GUIDE WERE FOUND WORN OUT. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLE CAUSE AS DEFECTIVE PART AND/OR ASSEMBLY PROCESS FROM THE FACTORMar 27, 1998 · N953CC · Cessna 182P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX1544Rocker Boss · failedABOUT 4 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, ENGINE RAN ROUGH. A NORMAL LANDING WAS MADE. REMOVED COWL, NR 2 VALVE COVER HAD A 1 INCH HOLE IN IT. REMOVED VALVE COVER AND FOUND BOTH ROCKER SHAFT FORGED BOSSES BROKEN FOR EXHAUST ROCKER SHAFT. VALVE WAS NOT STUCK. PUSH ROMar 23, 1998 · N21477 · Cessna 182P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX1312Bulkhead · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE SPINNER BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED AROUND 5 OF THE 6 ATTACHING POINTS. THIS AREA IS SUPPORTED WITH A DOUBLER. TWO OF THE 6 ATTACHING POINTS WERE FOUND COMPLETELY BROKEN, AND NO LONGER PROVIDING SUPPORT OF SPINNER. A REVIEW OF AMar 16, 1998 · N21042 · Cessna 182P · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 98ZZZX1018Skin · corrodedFOUND CORROSION UNDER FACTORY INSTALLED BLACK INSULATION PADS BONDED TO FUSELAGE BELLY SKINS UNDER CABIN FLOORS. RECOMMEND REMOVAL OF INSULATION PADS AND TREAT CORROSION IAW SM AND AC 43-13-1A.Feb 12, 1998 · N8480M · Cessna 182P · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR AU980335Filter · faulty(AUS) OIL FILTER THREADED END INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE THREADS ON THE OIL FILTER HOUSING.Jan 23, 1998 · Cessna 182P · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR AU980334Valve · worn(AUS) ENGINE EXHAUST VALVES P/N 643873 (3 OFF) AND VALVE GUIDE P/N 643767 (1 OFF) WORN BEYOND LIMITS. CAM FOLLOWERS (5 OFF) P/N 646277 (EXHAUST) AND P/N 628488 (INLET) CORRODED ON FACE. PART TC: 171.Jan 23, 1998 · Cessna 182P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU980035Cylinder · failed(AUS) NO2 CYLINDER ROCKER SHAFT BOSS FAILED. CRACK HAD EXISTED FOR SOME TIME BEFORE FAILURE.Jan 19, 1998 · Cessna 182P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX529Fitting · crackedFOUND THE LOWER NOSE GEAR FITTING CRACKED AT THE COLLAR. NOSE GEAR COLLAR WAS SEPARATED FROM THE ATTACH FITTING. ONLY THE UPPER ATTACH FITTING WAS HOLDING THE NOSE GEAR TO THE AIRFRAME. AFTER THE LOWER ATTACH FITTING WAS REMOVED, A CRACK WAS FOUND HALF-WAY Jan 19, 1998 · N7285Q · Cessna 182P · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 98ZZZX441Cylinder Assy · wornENGINE: 137 HOURS SOH (3-20-96). MODIFIED PER STC SE4985NM. NEW TCM CYLINDER ASSYS INSTALLED AT OVERHAUL AND MODIFICATION. COMP TEST: NR 1 - 55/80. NR 2 - 25/80. NR 3 - 75/80. NR 4 - 70/80. NR 5 - 75/80. NR 6 - 72/80. REMOVED ALL SIX CYLINDERS. ALLJan 14, 1998 · N1835M · Cessna 182P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU980021Bulkhead · cracked(AUS) FORWARD DOOR POST BULKHEAD CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/CESSNA180/75 AMDT1.Jan 5, 1998 · Cessna 182P · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 98ZZZX876Bearing · cracksPROPELLER ASSEMBLY HAS NUMEROUS CRACK INDICATIONS ON THE SURFACE THAT FACES THE HUB.Jan 1, 1998 · N21457 · Cessna 182P · Propeller AssemblySDR 98ZZZX4454Valve Guide · wornDURING A ROUTINE COMPRESSION CHECK, LEAKAGE WAS FOUND PAST THE EXHAUST VALVE ON THE NR 3 CYLINDER. THE REMOVED CYLINDER, EXHAUST VALVE AND GUIDE WERE FOUND WORN OUT. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLE CAUSE AS DEFECTIVE PARTS AND/OR ASSEMBLY PROCESS FROM THE FACTODec 15, 1997 · N952CC · Cessna 182P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX5126Bulkhead · crackedFOUND SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKED AT ATTACHMENT BOLTS. SUBMITTER STATED THIRD BULKHEAD FOUND CRACKED THIS YEAR. OTHER AIRCRAFT RECORDS SHOW PART TIMES AT 1,560 - 1,890 HOURS.Nov 7, 1997 · N7353S · Cessna 182P · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 97ZZZX5128Carburetor · wornINSPECTION OF ENGINE AFTER EMERGENCY LANDING FOUND WHEN MIXTURE WAS FULL RICH, MIXTURE LEVER ON CARBURETOR COULD BE PUSHED TO FULL LEAN WHILE CONTROL CABLE STAYED. CABLE ATTACH BOLT WAS NOT WORN AT ALL, BUT CONTROL LEVER DID HAVE A GROOVE WORN INTO IT ALLOWINNov 5, 1997 · N1331S · Cessna 182P · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU971371Bulkhead · cracked(AUS) FORWARD DOOR POST BULKHEAD CRACKED IN RELIEF NOTCH ON LH SIDE.AIRCRAFT IS USED FOR PARACHUTING OPERATIONS.Oct 17, 1997 · Cessna 182P · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 97ZZZX4448Elt · inoperativeELT 6 - SWITCH INOPERATIVE. ELT OPS CHECK OK IN 'ON' POSITION, ELT INSTALLED 7-94. THIS IS SECOND ACK ELT WITH INOPERATIVE G - SWITCH IN LAST 2 MONTHS.Oct 2, 1997 · N60741 · Cessna 182P · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 97ZZZX4314Bearing · failedPILOT'S CONTROL COLUMN FORWARD SUPPORT ROLLER BEARING FAILED AND CAUSED AILERON CONTROL BINDING IN-FLIGHT.Sep 9, 1997 · N344K · Cessna 182P · Control Column SectionSDR 97ZZZX4267Carburetor · not markedCARBURETORS BEING PRODUCED BY PRECISION AIRMOTIVE ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH MARVEL-SCHEBELER AD 63-22-03. THE LETTER 'V' IS NOT STAMPED UNDER THE SERIAL NUMBER. SUBMITTER STATED REQUIRE PRECISION AIRMOTIVE TO RECTIFY ALL CARBURETORS THEY HAVE PRODUCED THIS Sep 2, 1997 · N953CC · Cessna 182P · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 97ZZZX4266Carburetor · not markedCARBURETORS BEING PRODUCED BY PRECISION AIRMOTIVE ARE NOT IN C/W MARVEL-SCHEBELER AD 63-22-03. THE LETTER 'V' IS NOT STAMPED UNDER THE SERIAL NUMBER. SUBMITTER STATED REQUIRE PRECISION AIRMOTIVE TO RECERTIFY ALL CARBURETORS THEY HAVE PRODUCED THIS WAY OR REVISep 2, 1997 · N952CC · Cessna 182P · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 97ZZZX3972G Switch · inoperativeG-SWITCH WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE DURING INSPECTION PER FAR 91.207. ELT IS 2 YEARS OLD, ELT DID FUNCTION OK IN 'ON' POSITION.Aug 29, 1997 · N182AP · Cessna 182P · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR CA980602001Screw · loose(CAN) STC SA00508WI INSTALLED, NEW PILOTS AND COPILOTS SEATS. DURING A RECENT FLIGHT, ON ROTATION, THE PILOTS SEAT SLIPPED AND THE PILOT HAD PROBLEMS REGAINING CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. WHEN CONTROL WAS REGAINED THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED. INVESTIGATION REVEALEAug 20, 1997 · Cessna 182P · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR AU970167Battery · failed(AUS) ELT BATTERIES DETERIORATED - WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE ON EXTERIOR OF ELT - DARK STICKY FLUID IN ELT BATTERY BOX - PLATING ON SOME BATTERY CONTACTS CORRODED - ELT WOULD NOT FUNCTION - EXPIRE DATE OF BATTERIES JANUARY 1999Mar 3, 1997 · Cessna 182P · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 97ZZZX1703Mount · crackedTHE ENGINE MOUNT WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. THE LEFT HAND HORIZONTAL TUBE WAS FOUND CRACKED ABOUT THREE-FOURTHS OF THE WAY AROUND WITH THE CRACK STARTING AT THE AFT GUSSET WELD AND WORKING ITS WAY AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TUBE.Feb 26, 1997 · N344K · Cessna 182P · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA970306001Fitting · broken(CAN) ON LANDING, RT GEAR CONTACTED SNOW BANK AND SEPARATED AT AXLE FITTING. BROKEN GEAR SHOWED SIGNS OF CORROSION ABOUT 1/3 DIAMETER AT INBOARD AXLE FITTING. REPLACED.Feb 15, 1997 · Cessna 182P · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 97ZZZX572Control Cable · frayedDURING A 100 HR INSPECTION, THE FLAP INDICATOR CABLE WAS FOUND TO BE FRAYED. THIS CONDITION WAS NOTED TO BE JUST AFT OF THE FORWARD PULLEY UNDER THE FLOOR WITH THE FLAPS IN THE FULL DOWN POSITION. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT WHEN THE FLAPS WERE IN THE FJan 22, 1997 · N58776 · Cessna 182P · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR 97ZZZX194Regulator · malfunctionINSTALLED OVERHAULED ALTERNATOR AND NEW VOLT REGULATOR AT 769 TTSN. AT 833 HRS REGULATOR FAILED. INSTALLED THE OLD ORIGINAL REGULATOR AND SYSTEM FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS RECALL ALL PFT, INC. REGULATORS IN SAME BATCH FOR CONFORMITY INSPECTION ADec 28, 1996 · N9970E · Cessna 182P · DC RegulatorSDR 98ZZZX4450Oil Cooler · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE OIL COOLER WAS FOUND CRACKED AT A WELD ON ONE OF ITS SUPPORT STRUTS. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED CAUSE AS DEFECTIVE PARTS AND/OR RE-MANUFACTURE PROCESS FROM THE FACTORY.Dec 4, 1996 · N952CC · Cessna 182P · Engine Fuel/Oil CoolerSDR 96ZZZX6019Forging · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN LOWER NOSE FORGING OF NOSE GEAR. NO OTHER DEFECTS WERE FOUND IN LANDING GEAR. TTAF 1547.Nov 21, 1996 · N8431Q · Cessna 182P · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 97ZZZX6218Dowel Pin · corrodedPROPELLER INSPECTION FOUND DOWEL PIN CORRODED.Nov 5, 1996 · Cessna 182P · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 97ZZZX6217Piston Rod · wornINSPECTION FOUND PISTON ROD WORN.Nov 5, 1996 · Cessna 182P · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX5715Support · corrodedAT FUSELAGE STA 17.00 RT SIDE WHERE BULKHEAD AND SUPPORT CONNECT TOGETHER BENEATH FLOORBOARD, IT WAS FOUND TO BE BADLY CORRODED IN AN AREA OF ABOUT 4 INCHES IN DIA AND LIGHTER CORROSION FOR ABOUT A 12 INCH DIAMETER. SUBMITTER STATED THAT SOMETHING WAS SPILLEDOct 18, 1996 · N8431Q · Cessna 182P · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 96ZZZX5714Bulkhead · corrodedAT FUSELAGE STA 17.00 RT SIDE WHERE BULKHEAD AND SUPPORT CONNECT TOGETHER BENEATH FLOORBOARD, IT WAS FOUND TO BE BADLY CORRODED IN AN AREA OF ABOUT 4 INCHES IN DIA AND LIGHTER CORROSION FOR ABOUT A 12 INCH DIAMETER. SUBMITTER STATED THAT SOMETHING WAS SPILLEDOct 18, 1996 · N8431Q · Cessna 182P · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 96ZZZX5423Wheel · crackedDURING TIRE CHANGE ON RT MAIN, 3 CRACKS FOUND AT VARIOUS BOLT HOLES IN THE CENTER WHEEL BODY SECTION OF THE 3-PIECE WHEEL ASSY. POSSIBLE CAUSES INCLUDE OVERTORQUING DURING INSTALLATION COMBINED WITH HARD LANDINGS. THIS SHOP EXPECTS TO SEE 1 TO 2 CRACKED WHEEOct 16, 1996 · N1307S · Cessna 182P · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR EY2R9601628Piston Tube · wornPROP ASSY PISTON TUBE WORNOct 1, 1996 · Cessna 182P · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9601070Dowel · corrodedDOWEL CORRODED.Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 182P · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9601009Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN B12748, FOUND CORRODED.Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 182P · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9601008Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN B12911, FOUND CORRODED.Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 182P · Propeller Blade Section
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