Cessna 182Q

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SDR CA030214008Switch · sparks(CAN) SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE NAV LIGHT SWITCH. THE SWITCH FELL OUT AND SPARKS WERE SEEN INSIDE THEOPENING. THE SPARKING STOPPED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS. THE FAULT WAS CONFERMED BY MAINTENANC E. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS EVIDENT. SWITCH IS TO BE REPLACFeb 12, 2003 · Cessna 182Q · Exterior LightingSDR 2003FA0000206Bulkhead · crackedSMALL CRACK IN AFT BULKHEAD AT STA 209. ORIGINATING FROM UNDER THE ATTACH POINT OF RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, ATHE THE UPPER INBOARD CORNER.Jan 21, 2003 · N888CH · Cessna 182Q · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2003FA0000047Bulkhead · crackedSMALL CRACK IN AFT BULKHEAD AT STATION 209. ORIGINATING FROM UNDER THE ATTACH POINT OF RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, AT THE UPPER INBOARD CORNER.Jan 21, 2003 · N888CH · Cessna 182Q · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2003FA0000055Bulkhead · crackedSMALL CRACK IN AFT FUSELAGE BULKHEAD AT STATION 209. ORIGINATING FROM UNDER THE RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER ATTACH POINT.Jan 13, 2003 · N888CH · Cessna 182Q · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2003FA0000054Bulkhead · crackedSMALL CRACK IN AFT FUSELAGE BULKHEAD AT STATION 209. ORIGINATING FROM UNDER THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER ATTACH POINT.Jan 13, 2003 · N888CH · Cessna 182Q · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR AUS20030012Firewall · damaged(AUS) PILOT REPORTED THAT THE RUDDER TRIM WAS NOT WORKING.INVESTIGATION FOUND DAMAGE TO THE FIREWALL AND SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.Jan 2, 2003 · Cessna 182Q · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR P49R490NClamp · brokenPILOT REPORT REPORTED SMOKE FROM THE COWLING DURING AN ATTEMPTED ENGINE START DURING COLD WEATHER. FOUND FIRE STARTED AT CLAMP SUPPORT FOR THE ENGINE INDUCTION SYSTEM BALANCE TUBE. CLAMP HAD BROKEN AND TUBE HAD CHAFED THROUGH DUE TO LOOSE AND BROKEN CLAMP. RAWDec 21, 2002 · N4898N · Cessna 182Q · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR AUS20021415Structure · cracked(AUS) RT WING COMPONENTS CRACKED. COMPONENTS AFFECTED INCLUDE: TRAILING EDGE RIB LOCATED AT STA 23.625. WING ROOT RT RIB ASSY LOCATED AT STA 23.625, WING SPAR REINFORCEMENT FITTING, WHEN CHANGING TRAILING EDGE RIB LOCATED AT WS 23.625, IT WAS NOTED THAT RDec 12, 2002 · Cessna 182Q · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR CA021124001Magneto · damaged(CAN) WHILE PREFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LT MAGNETO COULD NOT BE TIMED. IT APPEARS THAT THE MAGNETO POINTS ARE NOT OPENING. MAGNETO REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED UNIT AND TIMED NORMALLY. GROUND RUN CHECKS ALL OK.Nov 21, 2002 · Cessna 182Q · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2002FA0001279Nut · looseALTERNATOR CHARGE, FAILURE DUE TO LOOSE PULLEY FAN AND SHROUD ASSEMBLY. UNDER ANY LOAD SLIPPAGE OCCRUED . HEATED NUT AND LOOSENED ASSEMBLY. KEYWAY INSTALLATION WOULD SOLVE POSSIBLE PROBLEM AND PULLEY SLIPAGE. AIRCRAFT WAS REPORTING INTO IMC PREFLIGHT RUN UOct 28, 2002 · N4690N · Cessna 182Q · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2002FA0001263Fitting · crackedFOUND RUDDER TO BE OUT OF RIG FOR 2ND TIME IN 17 HRS INSPECTED AND FOUND LOWER STRUT FITTING TO BE CRACKED WERE STRUT FITTING TO BE CRACKED WERE STRUT ATTACHES TO FITTING.Oct 21, 2002 · N97784 · Cessna 182Q · Rudder Miscellaneous StructureSDR AUS20020765Connector · deteriorated(AUS) FLEXIBLE FUEL LINE CONNECTORS PERISHED.Jul 24, 2002 · Cessna 182Q · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR AUS20020763Connector · deteriorated(AUS) FLEXIBLE FUEL LINE CONNECTORS PERISHED.Jul 24, 2002 · Cessna 182Q · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR AUS20020937Bearing · failed(AUS) CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS SHOWED INDICATIONS OF PREMATURE FAILURE. BEARINGS PNO SA 633136 (2OFF) AND PNO SA 642720 (6OFF). ENGINEWAS BEING BULK STRIPPED FOLLOWING PROPELLER STRIKE.Jul 1, 2002 · Cessna 182Q · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2002FA0000889Impulse Coupling · failedLEFT MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING FAILED IN FLIGHT. COUPLING PAWS BROKEN FROM BODY AND CAUSED MAGNETO CASE TO BREAK AT MOUNT PAD. MAGNETO MADE METAL INTO ENGINE BEFORE FAILING. WHEN AIRCRAFT PICKED UP AT HANGAR, NO OIL REGISTERED ON DIP STICK.May 28, 2002 · N1080M · Cessna 182Q · Magneto/DistributorSDR AUS20020657Alternator · faulty(AUS) ALTERNATOR SUSPECT FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT ALTERNATORWINDINGS HAD SHORT CIRCUITED.May 17, 2002 · Cessna 182Q · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2002FA0000633Float · wornAFTER A SERIES OF INTERMITTANT FUEL LEAKS FOLLOWING ENGINE SHUTDOWNS, CARBURETOR WAS REMOVED AND SUBMITTED TO REPAIR STATION (FK3R504L) FOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND/OR OVERHAUL. SHOP FOUND THE FLOAT ASSEMBLY PIVOT TAB (WHERE FLOAT IS ANCHORED WITHIN THE CARBURETORMay 11, 2002 · N4603N · Cessna 182Q · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AUS20020454Windshield · mismanufactured(AUS) REPLACEMENT FRONT WINDSCREEN WAS THE WRONG SIZE. THE HEIGHT OF THE SCREEN WAS TOO SHORT AND THE RT SIDE WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH. A SECOND REPLACEMENT WINDSCREEN HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. BOTH SCREENSWERE GENUINE MANUFACTURER SUPPLIED PARTS. MANUFACTURING ERROR.Apr 3, 2002 · Cessna 182Q · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR 2002FA0000177Hose · out of positionWHILE BOTH MLG TRUNNION FAIRINGS WERE REMOVED FOR OTHER MAINTENANCE, TRUNNIONS AND BRAKE LINES WERE CLEANED AND INSPECTED. OPERATOR DISCOVERED RT BRAKE LINE CHAFED THROUGH AND WEEPING HYDRAULIC FLUID. CHAFED POINT IN LINE WAS A BEAM FLANGE ON TRUNNION WHICH Feb 5, 2002 · N4603N · Cessna 182Q · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR AUS20020015Impulse Coupling · worn(AUS) MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING FLYWEIGHTS WORN BEYOND LIMITS.Jan 9, 2002 · Cessna 182Q · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2001FA0000565Bearing · failedPILOT REPORTED RIGHT MAGNETO INOPERATIVE ON RUNUP. REMOVED RIGHT MAGNETO FOUND VERY HAD TO TURN. DISASSEMBLED MAGNETO AND FOUND DRIVE END BEARING FAILED.Nov 12, 2001 · N6204N · Cessna 182Q · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2001F00111Spring · brokenAIRCREW SQUAWKED COPILOT INERTIA REEL HARNESS LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. AMT DETERMINED COIL SPRING WITHIN INERTIA REEL HOUSING HAD BROKEN LOOSE FROM ITS INSTALLED POSITION AND JAMMED THE ROLLER. DATE STAMP FOR THE INERTIA REEL ASSEMBLY WAS 0401(APR 01Jun 25, 2001 · N4603N · Cessna 182Q · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR AUS20010625Clip · failed(AUS) RH RUDDER STOP T' CLIP PNO 733113-1 TO SUPPORT PNO 1231021-8 ATTACHMENT RIVETS (2OFF) PNO MS20426-AD4 SHEARED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY WIND GUSTS.Jun 3, 2001 · Cessna 182Q · Rudder Control SystemSDR AUS20010571Crankcase · misoverhauled(AUS) ENGINE CRANKCASE HALVES ASSEMBLED WITH A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF SEALANT BETWEEN THE MATING FACES OF THE MAIN BEARING PEDESTALS. THIS RESULTED IN CRANKCASE FRETTING AND BEARING MOVEMENT. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. INCORRECT ASSEMBLY.May 22, 2001 · Cessna 182Q · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU010333Piston Pin · faulty(AUS) DURING PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LOG BOOK ENTRY INDICATED THAT ONLY ONE NEW PISTON PIN HAD BEEN FITTED ANDTHAT THE OTHER FIVE HAD BEEN INSPECTED BY MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION AND REFITTED. AD/CON/62 AND TCM SB M87-11 REV 2STATES THAApr 6, 2001 · Cessna 182Q · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20010416CW017Volt Regulator · failedVOLTAGE REGULATOR WAS INSTALLED, AIRCREW SQUAWKED LOW VOLTAGE WARNNG LIGHT REMAINED ON AT ALL POWER SETTINGS. TROUBLESHOOTING DETERMINED OUTPUT VOLTAGE WAS BELOW MINIMUM OUTPUT AND ERRATIC. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE REGULATOR INDICATED NO SIGNS OF EXTERIOR DEMar 5, 2001 · N4603N · Cessna 182Q · AC Power Distribution SystemSDR CA010223004Yoke · loose(CAN) CENTRAL/AILERON CONTROL: SLIGHT TWITCH OR LOOSE IN YOKE POSITION TO THE RIGHT. SLIGHT LAG IN CONTROL RESPONSE ON INITIAL ROLL INPUT. PILOT CONTROL YOKE FASTENERS AT THE CONTROL COLUMN TUBE FOUND LOOSE. BOLTS SECURED WITH LOCKTITE. AILERON CABLE TENSIONS Jan 8, 2001 · Cessna 182Q · Control Column SectionSDR AU001087Bulkhead · cracked(AUS) LEFT AND RIGHT FORWARD DOORPOST BULKHEADS CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/CESSNA 180/75. (X)Nov 21, 2000 · Cessna 182Q · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR AU000991Mount · broken(AUS) RIGHT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTS BROKEN. AIRCRAFT WAS BEING HAND STARTED AND RAN AWAY FROM THE PILOT BEFORE HITTING A FENCE. THE PROPELLER HIT THE FENCE AND STALLED THE ENGINE. (X)Oct 12, 2000 · Cessna 182Q · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA001019003Cylinder · failed(CAN) DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, A LOW DIFFERENTIAL COMPRESSION READING WAS NOTED ON THREE OF THE SIX CYLINDERS. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THE LEAKAGE WAS APPARENTLY COMING FROM THE EXHAUST VALVES ON TWO CYLINDERS AND FROM THE INTAKE VALVE ON ANOTHER. THE REMAINING Sep 20, 2000 · Cessna 182Q · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000817SH022Camshaft · failedFERROUS MATERIAL FOUND IN OIL FILTER. ENGINE DISASSEMBLED, PROBLEM FOUND TO BE FAILED CAM AND LIFTER BODIES. (X)Aug 17, 2000 · N79JP · Cessna 182Q · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20000810SH019Adapter · inadequateAS SUPPLIED WITH THE STC NR SA2326NM, THE DOCUMENTED INSTRUCTIONS, AND DRAWINGS ARE LIMITED IN SCOPE AND POOR IN DETAILS. THE PART USES A SIMPLE SYSTEM TO SECURE THE ADAPTER TO THE ORIGINAL LARGE SIZE FUEL CAP OPENING WITH THE SELF-LOCKING SINGLE LUG ANCHOR NJul 23, 2000 · N759HT · Cessna 182Q · Fuel StorageSDR 20010502CW004Skin · damagedDURING A POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, A 10.25 INCH TEAR IN THE LEFT FLAP UPPER SKIN. TRAILING EDGE WAS DISCOVERED. THE UPPER AND LOWER FLAP SKIN TRAILING EDGES SHOWED EVIDENCE OF NEW CRACKS AROUND THE RIVETS IN THE TRAILING EDGE BEYOND THE DAMAGED SECTION. THE Jul 19, 2000 · N79JP · Cessna 182Q · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR CA000804014Transponder · melted(CAN) AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN AT CRUISE ALTITUDE FOR ABOUT TWO HOURS WHEN A STRONG BURNING SMELL WAS NOTICED BY ALL ABOARD. AN IMMEDIATE DESCENT WAS INITIATED AND CALGARY ATC DID AN EXCELLENT JOB OF DIVERTING TRAFFIC TO ALLOW A STRAIGHT IN APPROACH. PILOT ATTEMPTEJul 11, 2000 · Cessna 182Q · ATC Transponder SystemSDR 20000724SH018Gauge · failedPILOT REPORTED RT FUEL GAUGE STUCK ON APPROX ONE-THIRD FULL, NO MATTER WHAT ACTUAL LEVEL WAS. REMOVED GAUGE AND FOUND PIECE OF FOAM INSULATION THAT IS GLUED TO UNDERSIDE OF GLARE SHIELD HAD BECOME LODGED AROUND NEEDLE, PREVENTING IT FROM MOVING. THIS INSULATJun 16, 2000 · Cessna 182Q · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR 20000628SH005Rib · bentDURING ANNUAL/100 HOUR INSPECTION, THE SECOND RIB OUTBOARD OF CENTER ON THE RT SIDE OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS FOUND BENT THROUGH THE LIGHTENING HOLES. POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THIS DAMAGE, IMPROPER GROUND HANDLING (SITTING ON STABILIZER TO TURN AIRCRAFT). (XJun 13, 2000 · N951CC · Cessna 182Q · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 20000626SH015Line · brokenMANIFOLD PRESSURE LINE WAS FOUND BROKEN AFTER PILOT REPORTED GAUGE READING AMBIENT PRESSURE. POSSIBLE CAUSE, HIGH PART TOTAL TIME. (X)Jun 13, 2000 · N951CC · Cessna 182Q · Manifold Pressure (MP) IndicatingSDR 20000626SH014Cylinder · wornCYLINDER NR 6 WAS REMOVED BECAUSE THE COMPRESSION WAS 50/80 DUE TO LEAKAGE PAST THE INTAKE VALVE. AFTER INSPECTION OF THE CYLINDER, THE CYLINDER ASSY WAS REPLACED DUE TO A WEAR STEP AT THE TOP OF THE CYLINDER BARREL. (X)Jun 13, 2000 · N951CC · Cessna 182Q · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000626SH013Bracket · crackedDURING 100-HOUR ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACHMENT POINT REINFORCEMENT ON LEFT SIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED. SUSPECTED CAUSE WAS PART HIGH TIME. ALTHOUGH THE RIGHT REINFORCEMENT WAS NOT CRACKED, IT WAS REPLACED DUE TO HIGH TIME. (X)Jun 13, 2000 · N951CC · Cessna 182Q · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 20000413SH055Snap Ring · separatedINSTALLED OVERHAULED PROPELLER. FLIGHT TEST PERFORMED, ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER, FELT SLIGHT VIBRATION. LANDED FOR CAUSE AND FOUND SNAP RING AND SHIMS OUT OF HUB ON BLADE SHANK. PROPELLER TSO: .4 HOUR. (X)Mar 28, 2000 · N735HK · Cessna 182Q · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 20000808SH016Wire · shortedPILOT WAS FORCED TO LAND DUE TO SMOKE IN COCKPIT. INSP REVEALED ALTERNATOR POWER WIRE (WIRE NR PB-10) FROM ALT TO THE ALT OUTPUT CIRCUIT BREAKER TO BE HEAT DAMAGED. WIRE IS AN EIGHT-GAUGE SHIELDED WIRE WITH ALTERNATOR OUTPUT POWER IN THE CENTER CONDUCTOR ANDMar 27, 2000 · N735MS · Cessna 182Q · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 20000331SH023Stud · brokenNEW REBUILT ENGINE PURCHASED FROM CONTINENTAL. 10.6 HOURS AFTER INSTALLATION, NR 4 CYLINDER, NR 2 AND NR 3 CYLINDER MOUNTING STUDS BROKE. NR 5 AND NR 6 MISSING NUTS. (TORQUE WAS CHECKED ON ALL OTHER CYLINDERS AND FOUND OK). SAME ENGINE UPON INSTALLATION RJan 20, 2000 · N42RH · Cessna 182Q · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000405SH027Points · out of toleranceAFTER UNDERGOING A 500-HOUR MANDATORY AD INSPECTION, THESE MAGNETOS WERE RETURNED TO CUSTOMER RE-INSTALLED AND TIMED TO ENGINE PER MFG SPECS. ACFT WENT THROUGH A NORMAL PRE-FLIGHT AND RUN-UP, THEN FLOWN FOR 1 HR AT NORMAL CRUISE. IN THIS LENGTH OF TIME, THE Dec 20, 1999 · N735ZT · Cessna 182Q · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20000405SH026Points · shortedAFTER UNDERGOING A 500-HOUR MANDATORY AD INSPECTION, THESE MAGNETOS WERE RETURNED TO CUSTOMER RE-INSTALLED AND TIMED TO ENGINE PER MFG SPECS. ACFT WENT THROUGH A NORMAL PRE-FLIGHT AND RUN-UP, THEN FLOWN FOR 1 HR AT NORMAL CRUISE. IN THIS LENGTH OF TIME, THE Dec 20, 1999 · N735ZT · Cessna 182Q · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20000508SH011Cylinder · crackedTHE ENGINE WAS TOPPED WITH 6 ENGINE COMPONENTS INC CERMINIL CYLINDERS. AFTER 29 HOURS OF OPERATION, ENGINE RAN ROUGH AND WAS LOSING OIL. PILOT WAS ABLE TO FIND A PRIVATE STREET AND LANDED SAFELY. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT NR 4 CYLINDER WAS CRACKED .8750 INCH ADec 1, 1999 · N759JH · Cessna 182Q · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX4547Camshaft · making metalFERROUS MATERIAL FOUND IN OIL FILTER. ENGINE DISASSEMLBED, PROBLEM FOUND TO BE FAILED CAM AND LIFTER BODIES.Nov 22, 1999 · N79JP · Cessna 182Q · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX4388Cylinder · wornDURING A ROUTINE 100-HOUR INSPECTION, EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE IS FOUND GOING PAST THE PISTON RINGS ON THE NR 6 CYLINDER. THE TOP TWO PISTON RING GAPS ARE FOUND ALIGNED AND THERE IS A NEGATIVE CHOKE IN THE CYLINDER.Nov 2, 1999 · N954CC · Cessna 182Q · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX4692Gear · failedAIRCRAFT TACHOMETER FAILED IN CRUISE FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE WITHOUT INCIDENT. TEAR-DOWN INDICATED TACH DRIVE SHAFT BEVEL GEAR FAILED AT OIL PUMP INTERFACE DUE TO OVERHEAT CONDITION. SEVERE GAULING OF SHAFT WAS NOTED. REPLACEMENT OIL PUMP COVER HNov 1, 1999 · N97084 · Cessna 182Q · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX4130Mic Jack · loosePILOT REPORTED LOOSING RECEIVE FUNCTION ON RADIO. MIC SOCKET FOUND LOOSE BEHIND PEDESTAL. SECURED SOCKET. OPS CHECKED OK.Oct 13, 1999 · N811LL · Cessna 182Q · Audio Integrating SystemSDR AU990865Cylinder · leaking(AUS) ALL ENGINE CYLINDERS LEAKING BETWEEN THE BARREL AND HEAD.Aug 26, 1999 · Cessna 182Q · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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