# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 182S

A list on [Cessna 182S](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182s.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

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- [SDR 2020FA0000029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000029.md): Hose · cracked · Jan 11, 2020 · N390ME · Cessna 182S · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I HAD A STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN THE CABIN, IT WAS TRACED DOWN TO A CRACKED "RUBBER" HOSE BETWEEN THE WING TANK AND THE TUBE DOWN TO THE ENGINE. AT THE TIME I ASKED THE MECHANIC IF IT SHOULD BE REPORTED AND THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PLANE CHECKED,
- [SDR 2018FA0000207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000207.md): Housing · damaged · Jul 10, 2018 · N661SP · Cessna 182S · Engine Air Intake System
  > AIR FILTER HOUSING PN 07506212 DAMAGED AT THE OUTLET. SUSPECT DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY OVER TIGHTENING OF THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE RUBBER COUPLING TO THE DUCT. METAL TAPE WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE OUTLET PORTION OF THE HOUSING IN AN ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE CRACKED
- [SDR 2017FA0000243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000243.md): Bearing · failed · Jun 12, 2017 · N378ES · Cessna 182S · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > AFTER REMOVAL OF THE CYLINDER, FOUND THAT THE CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS FROM THE NR 6 CYLINDER WERE CRUSHED AND PARTS OF THEM MISSING, LATER FOUND THE REMAINING PIECES OF BEARING MATERIAL AND PIECES OF THE CONNECTING ROD END CAP, NUTS AND BOLTS IN THE OIL SUMP.
- [SDR 2015FA0000366](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000366.md): Support · cracked · Jul 16, 2015 · N555CZ · Cessna 182S · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > SUPPORTS FOR THE ACFT BATTERY ARE CRACKED AT 3 OF THE 4 CORNERS. IT APPEARS THAT THE STRESS OF THE BATTERY HOLD DOWN HARDWARE, WEIGHT OF THE BATTERY AND THE ACFT OPERATIONAL LOADS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE CRACKS. RECOMMEND THICKER MATERIAL FOR THE SUPPORTS.
- [SDR 2014FA0000622](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000622.md): Attach Fitting · broken · Oct 2, 2014 · N314DR · Cessna 182S · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND NOSE GEAR LOWER ATTACHMENT CAST FITTING TO AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE HAD TWO HORIZONTAL ATTACHMENT EARS CRACKED. AFTER REMOVING THE BOLT FROM EACH FITTING EAR, THE EARS CAME OFF, THE EARS APPEAR TO HAVE SNAPPED OFF FROMT THE CAST FITTI
- [SDR 2014FA0000099](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000099.md): Nut · backed out · Feb 24, 2014 · N2705 · Cessna 182S · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > DURING 50 HOUR INSPECTION. ATTEMPTED TO CONNECT EXTERNAL POWER AND FOUND TOP SMALL CONTROL PIN, LAYING IN BOTTOM OF RECEPTACLE. ATTACHING NUT WAS FOUND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RELAY BOX. WIRE WAS FLOATING LOOSE IN BOX. APPARENTLY, NUT BACKED OFF DUE TO POSSI
- [SDR JRUR201312050013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JRUR201312050013.md): Exhaust Valve · out of tolerance · Dec 5, 2013 · N715HP · Cessna 182S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING PERFORMANCE OF SB 388C, FOUND NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE TO GUIDE CLEARANCE MEASURED.032". EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CLEARANCE OF.030". NR 2 CYLINDER OVERHAULED 502.1 HOURS AGO. MAINTENANCE INSTALLED A NEW, EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE DURING OVERHAUL
- [SDR 2013FA0000445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000445.md): Selector Switch · failed · Aug 9, 2013 · N984PD · Cessna 182S · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > ACFT HAD PREVIOUS FORCED LANDING RESULTING IN PROP STRIKE CAUSED BY FUEL STARVATION. HAVE BEEN TROUBLESHOOTING A FUEL FEEDING ISSUE SINCE THE ACFT ARRIVED. THE ACFT FEEDS RANDOMLY FROM EITHER TANK WHEN BOTH SELECTED. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING AT ANNUAL, DISCOV
- [SDR CA130729016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130729016.md): Indication Sys · malfunctioned · Jul 26, 2013 · Cessna 182S · Rudder Tab Control System
  > (CAN) TRIM INDICATOR PIN CAN BE DISLODGED FROM ITS FULL RT POSITION BY OVERTURNING TRIM WHEEL. RESULTANT INDICATION ERROR WHEN RETURNED TO NEUTRAL, EVIDENT BY POSITION OF RUDDER PEDALS AND CONTROL SURFACE.
- [SDR CA120306009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120306009.md): Exhaust Valve · seized · Mar 5, 2012 · Cessna 182S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) AFTER LEVELING OFF AT 4000` ENGINE WAS RUNNING FINE FOR ABOUT A MINUTE. SUDDENLY THERE WAS A SMALL VIBRATION THAT LASTED ABOUT 30 SECONDS THEN IT TURNED INTO A LARGE VIBRATION THAT GOT WORSE. PILOT REQUESTED IMMEDIATE LANDING AND REDUCED POWER WHICH CA
- [SDR 2012FA0000186](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000186.md): Hub · cracked · Feb 1, 2012 · N103NC · Cessna 182S · Propeller Hub Section
  > LIQUID PENETRANT INDICATION ON THE EXTERNAL SOCKET ON NR 2 BLADE AT 4 O`CLOCK. THIS IS NOT A RADIAL INDICATION. THIS CRACK INDICATION WAS DISCOVERED DURING O/H. THE PART IS UNAIRWORTHY. HUB WAS SENT TO MFG FOR DESTRUCTIVE TESTING.
- [SDR 2011FA0000669](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000669.md): Connecting Rod · failed · Aug 28, 2011 · N23735 · Cessna 182S · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > INSTALLED CRANKSHAFT KIT 05K23580 TO C/W AD 06-02-09 CRANKSHAFT RETIREMENT. KIT INCLUDES NEW CRANK, NEW BEARINGS, ROD BOLTS AND NUTS. NEW PISTON RINGS, SEAL AND GASKET SET. ENGINE TEST RAN AND TEST FLOWN. ENGINE RAN FOR APPROX 40 HRS OF TROUBLE FREE OPERAT
- [SDR 2011FA0000366](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000366.md): Screw · loose · Jun 14, 2011 · N285CV · Cessna 182S · Control Column Section
  > PIC WAS FORCED TO LAND USING ELEVATOR PITCH CONTROL DUE TO ELEVATOR JAMMING AFTER CONTROL COLUMN INTERNAL SLIDE ATTACH SCREW CAME LOOSE. ACFT RECORDS SHOW THAT SB98-27-04, DATED JUNE 1, 1998, SPECIFICALLY PERTAINS TO AN INSPECTION OF THIS SCREW, AND WAS ALLEGE
- [SDR CA100809026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100809026.md): Exhaust Valve · stuck · Aug 6, 2010 · Cessna 182S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ACFT DEPARTED FOR LOCAL FLIGHT OVER CITY, ON TAKEOFF EVERYTHING NORMAL, IN CLIMB ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH. PILOT LEVELED OUT AT 1000 FT AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT. LANDED WITH OUT ANY PROBLEMS. ACFT WAS RUN UP NEXT MORNING STILL RUNNING ROUGH AND MIXTURE WAS
- [SDR JRUR20101216715HP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JRUR20101216715HP.md): Doubler · cracked · May 5, 2010 · N715HP · Cessna 182S · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall
  > (JRUR) A 1.25 INCH LONG CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE FIREWALL FWD DOUBLER (PN 0753600-24). THE CRACK WAS LOCATED ON THE LOWER LT QUADRANT OF THE FWD FIREWALL DOUBLER. THE CRACKED LOCATION CAN BE FOUND BY LOCATING THE "BRACKET-PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" AFT OF THE
- [SDR 2010FA0000149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000149.md): Support Bracket · cracked · Feb 11, 2010 · N403ES · Cessna 182S · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION BOTH AIRCRAFT BATTERY SHELF/TRAY LEFT & RIGHT SUPPORT BRACKETS P/N 0712059-1 FOUND CRACKED IN FWD & AFT ENDS (TOTAL OF 4 CRACKS). EACH CRACK STARTED AT ENDS OF SUPPORTS IN 90 DEGREE BEND RADIUS AND PROPAGATED TOWARD THE CENTER OF EACH
- [SDR 2009FA0001016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0001016.md): Valve · stuck · Oct 29, 2009 · N46PD · Cessna 182S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ON START UP AND TAXI OUT OF THE ACFT, THE EXHAUST AND INTAKE VALVES STUCK. THIS CAUSED BOTH PUSH RODS TO BEND. AND THE LIFTER PLUNGER WAS LOCKED UP UPON FURTHER INSP. THE ENG WAS USING W100 OIL AND HAD ONLY 634.8 HOURS SINCE NEW.
- [SDR 2009FA0001015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0001015.md): Valve · stuck · Oct 29, 2009 · N46PD · Cessna 182S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ON START UP AND TAXI OUT OF THE ACFT, EXHAUST AND INTAKE VALVES STUCK. THIS CAUSED BOTH PUSH RODS TO BEND. AND LIFTER PLUNGER WAS LOCKED UP UPON FURTHER INSP. ENG WAS USING W100 OIL AND HAD ONLY 634.8 HOURS SINCE NEW.
- [SDR CA090218002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090218002.md): Wire · damaged · Nov 11, 2008 · Cessna 182S · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > (CAN) DURING MASTER SWITCH SELECTION TO ON, NO POWER WAS OBSERVED ANYWHERE IN ACFT. TROUBLESHOT A FEW TIMES, EVERY TIME, WHEN MX TRIED TO DUPLICATE SNAG, UNABLE TO FAULT. FINALLY, WAS ABLE TO FAULT, FOUND THAT BUSS (BUS) TIE STRAP FROM ALTERNATOR CONTACTOR (S
- [SDR 2008FA0000688](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000688.md): Pump · cracked · Oct 1, 2008 · N66419 · Cessna 182S · Engine Fuel Pump
  > PUMP HOUSING CRACKED ALONG SEAM. POSSIBLE WEAK SPOT UPON MANUFACTURING. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0000900](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000900.md): Control Cable · worn · Oct 12, 2007 · N7262Y · Cessna 182S · Elevator Control System
  > CONTROL CABLE, (P/N 0510105-189), FOUND WORN TO REPLACE LIMITS IAW AC43.13-1A, CABLE INSPECTION. CABLE WAS WORN DUE TO CONSTANT CONTACT WITH MICARDA GUARD PLATE OVER FUEL LINES AT FUEL SELECTOR AREA JUST FORWARD OF FRONT SEATS. THE CABLES ARE IN CONSTANT CON
- [SDR 2007FA0000937](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000937.md): Control Cable · worn · Sep 12, 2007 · N7262Y · Cessna 182S · Elevator Control System
  > LT AND RT ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLES, ( P/N 0510105-189), FOUND WORN TO REPLACEMENT LIMITS IAW CABLE WEAR INSPECTION GUIDELINES IN AC43.13-1A. CABLE WAS WORN DUE TO CONSTANT CONTACT WITH THE MICARDA PLATES OVER THE FUEL LINES AT FUEL SELECTOR AREA JUST FORWARD O
- [SDR 2007FA0000492](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000492.md): Bellcrank · broken · May 31, 2007 · N9875F · Cessna 182S · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE (BELLCRANK ASSY) ON THE FLAP FEEDBACK LEVER, BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, WAS BROKEN IN TWO, IT CONSIST OF A PLASTIC BLOCK WITH A SLOT IN IT WHICH MOVES THE MICROSWITCH ASSY TO ACTIVATE, OR DEACTIVATE THE FLAP DR
- [SDR 2007FA0000491](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000491.md): Servo · binding · Apr 29, 2007 · N9875F · Cessna 182S · Autopilot Main Servo
  > PILOT/OWNER REPORTED TO MX THAT ON APPROACH AFTER DISENGAGING AUTOPILOT, AILERONS WERE DIFFICULT TO MOVE. NO WINDS AND STABLE APPROACH MINIMIZED PROBLEM. MX NOTED AILERONS WERE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MOVE, AND FURTHER MOVEMENT COULD HAVE CAUSED EVEN GREATER DI
- [SDR 2006FA0001069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001069.md): Exhaust Valve · stuck · Nov 9, 2006 · N715HP · Cessna 182S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > STUCK EXHAUST VALVES ON NR 3 CYLINDER FOUND DURING PHASE 2 INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2006FA0001037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001037.md): Exhaust Valve · stuck · Nov 1, 2006 · N311HP · Cessna 182S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING A PHASE 2 INSPECTION, CYLINDER NR 5 WAS FOUND TO HAVE LOW COMPRESSION (5/80) WITH A STRONG LEAK PASSED THE EXHAUST VALVE. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS FOUND IN SB 388C REVEALED THE CYLINDER DID NOT MEET THE MEASUREMENT CRITERIA FOR T
- [SDR 2006FA0001060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001060.md): Lifter · broken · Oct 20, 2006 · N9581V · Cessna 182S · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > LIFTER BROKE. (K)
- [SDR AU510001735](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001735.md): Screw · defective · Dec 12, 2005 · Cessna 182S · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > (AUS) CONTROL COLUMN/ELEVATOR BELLCRANK TORQUE TUBE SUPPORT SCREWS PNO MS35206-228 (2OFF3) DEFECTIVE. SCREWS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN OVERTORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. (OTHER CAUSE: MANUFACTURING QUALITY CONTROL ISSUE) (CASA NR 510001735)
- [SDR AU510001734](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001734.md): Fitting · faulty · Dec 12, 2005 · Cessna 182S · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) LT FORWARD DOORPOST WING STRUT ATTACHMENT FITTING MISSING 2 RIVETS PN MS20470AD6. FITTING AND SURROUNDING STRUCTURE SHOW EVIDENCE OF REWORK DURING MFG.(MANUFACTURING QUALITY CONTROL ISSUE) (CASA NR 510001734)
- [SDR 2005FA0000894](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000894.md): Placard · reversed · Jun 23, 2005 · N2465N · Cessna 182S · Placards and Markings
  > DURING INITIAL AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTION, LT & RT CABIN DOOR HANDLE ESCUTCHEON/PLACARDS FOUND TO BE TRANSPOSED. THIS MEANS THAT INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE OPERATION INSTRUCTION IS IN REVERSE SENSE & EXIT HANDLE CANNOT BE OPERATED PER THE IN
- [SDR 2005FA0000893](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000893.md): Placard · reversed · Jun 23, 2005 · N2465N · Cessna 182S · Placards and Markings
  > DURING INITIAL AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTION, LT & RT CABIN DOOR HANDLE ESCUTCHEON/PLACARDS FOUND TO BE TRANSPOSED. THIS MEANS THAT INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE OPERATION INSTRUCTION IS IN REVERSE SENSE & EXIT HANDLE CANNOT BE OPERATED PER THE IN
- [SDR CA050407008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050407008.md): Brushes · loose · Apr 6, 2005 · Cessna 182S · Engine Starter
  > (CAN) STARTER FAILED. BRUSHES WERE LOOSE UPON EXAMINATION AND WINDINGS BURNT. SUSPECT THE BRUSHES WERE LOOSE TO START WITH.
- [SDR 2005FA0000158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000158.md): Alternator · failed · Nov 1, 2004 · N801AL · Cessna 182S · DC Generator-Alternator
  > PILOT DECLARED EMERGENCY, TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE. DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION REVEALED ALTERNATOR FAILURE. PILOT FAILED TO SEE WARNING LIGHT; DISCHARGE ON AMMETER AND LOW VOLT READING ON VOLT METER. (GL11200505028) (K)
- [SDR CA041012006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041012006.md): Switch · overheated · Oct 4, 2004 · Cessna 182S · Exterior Lighting
  > (CAN) SWITCH WAS HOT TO THE TOUCH DURING GROUND FUNCTIONAL TEST. SWITCH DID NOT TRIP. SWITCH WENT OPEN CIRCUIT AFTER COUPLE MINUTES.
- [SDR RG42004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RG42004F00000.md): Attach Bracket · cracked · Sep 20, 2004 · N63CE · Cessna 182S · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > PART FOUND CRACKED DURING 100 HR INSPECTION. CRACK LOCATED AT LOWER LT CORNER OF PART, LT BRACKET. RECOMMEND PART OF STRONGER MATERIAL OR DIFFERENT DESIGN. OBTAINING ENGINEERING APPROVAL FRO MFG TO INSTALL HEAVIER DESIGNED PART, VIA FIELD APPROVAL. (FIRST
- [SDR 2004FA0000816](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000816.md): Stiffener · cracked · Sep 2, 2004 · N7267H · Cessna 182S · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall
  > 2 INCH LONG CRACK IN LT AREA OF FIREWALL STIFFENER IN AREA OF THE PARKING BRAKE BRACKET MOUNTING. BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY FLEXING OF FIREWALL BY APPLICATION OF PARKING BRAKE. THIS IS THE SECOND AC IN FLEET WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS AREA NEEDS ADDITIONAL REIN
- [SDR AUS20040434](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040434.md): Support Bracket · cracked · May 18, 2004 · Cessna 182S · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) BATTERY SUPPORT BRACKETS CRACKED.
- [SDR 2004FA0000656](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000656.md): Support · cracked · May 13, 2004 · N7267H · Cessna 182S · Fuselage Internal Mounting Structure
  > OB BATTERY SUPPORT ANGLE CRACKED AT BOTH ENDS. THIS IS THE THIRD INSTANCE IN FLEET. THE BATTERY SUPPORT STRUCTURE NEEDS TO STRENGTHENED WITH ADDITIONAL STRUCTURE TO PREVENT THIS. (NM01200410074)
- [SDR 2004FA0000306](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000306.md): Bearing · missing · Apr 9, 2004 · N182TA · Cessna 182S · Rudder Control System
  > DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BEARING FOR THE CO-PILOT RT RUDDER BAR TO BRAKE BELLCRANK WAS MISSING. THE FACTORY TORQUE SEAL ON THE ATTACHING HARDWARE WAS UNDISTURBED.
- [SDR X072004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/X072004F00000.md): Actuator · inoperative · Feb 2, 2004 · N973CF · Cessna 182S · Autopilot System
  > PILOTS FOUND AILERON SYSTEM ROUGH ON PREFLIGHT. MECHANICS IN CHECKING OUT CAUSE, FOUND AILERON SYSTEM TO LOCKUP AND WOULD NOT FREE UP UNTIL SERVO WAS REMOVED. APPEARS BEARING IN GEAR BOX IS SLOPPY AND GEAR WILL BIND UP WHEN TURNED.
- [SDR 2003FA0000631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000631.md): Check Valve · loose · May 28, 2003 · N157RD · Cessna 182S · Vacuum Distribution System
  > PILOT REPORTED RIGHT VACUUM PUMP WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, DISCONNECTED HOSE FROM RIGHT SIDE OF CHECK VALVE MANIFOLD TO CONNECT TEST KIT AND DISCOVERED TWO MISSING RIVETS, TWO RIVETS ABOUT TO FALL OUT AND TWO LOOSE RIVETS ALL ON THE RIGHT
- [SDR AUS20030530](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030530.md): Line · cracked · May 20, 2003 · Cessna 182S · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > (AUS) STAINLESS STEEL FUEL PIPE LOCATED BETWEEN FUEL FILTER BOWL AND BOWL DRAIN VALVE CRACKED BENEATH (B) NUT FERRULE AT DRAIN VALVE END.
- [SDR CA030427001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030427001.md): Lock · collapsed · Apr 26, 2003 · Cessna 182S · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > (CAN) PILOT WAS PRACTICING A FORCED LANDING AND WAS ON FINAL APPROACH WITH FULL FLAPS, NO POWER AND A LOT OF TRIM TO PRODUCE A 70KT GLIDE. AS FULL THROTTLE WAS APPLIED AND ABORTED LANDING AT 500 FT, THERECLINABLE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED. THE PILOT MANAGED TO USE T
- [SDR 2003FA0000506](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000506.md): Strut · defective · Apr 16, 2003 · N603TC · Cessna 182S · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > THE DIAMETER OF THE OLOE TUBE IS.0012 INCHES SMALLER THAN THE BORE OF THE FORK. THE FORK WAS HELD ON ONLY BY THE NR5 BOLT. THE OLEO TUBE HAS AN UNUSUAL WEAR PATTERN OF CIRCUMFERENTIAL WEAR AND RIDGES. IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS OLEO WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE MA
- [SDR CA030414006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030414006.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Apr 11, 2003 · Cessna 182S · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > (CAN) FUSELAGE SKIN PANEL UNDER REFUELING STEPS NOTED HAVING A BULGE AREA AROUND MOUNTING BOLT. SKIN MOVEMENT ALSO WAS EVIDENT WHEN WEIGHT WAS APPLIED TO THE STEP. DETAIL INSPECTION OF AREA FOUND BOTH THE FUSELAGE SKIN AND BULKHEAD WHERE THE STEP IS MOUNTED
- [SDR CA030414005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030414005.md): Skin · cracked · Apr 11, 2003 · Cessna 182S · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > (CAN) FUSELAGE SKIN PANEL UNDER REFUELING STEPS NOTED HAVING A BULGE AREA AROUND MOUNTING BOLT. SKIN MOVEMENT ALSO WAS EVIDENT WHEN WEIGHT WAS APPLIED TO THE STEP. DETAIL INSPECTION OF AREA FOUND BOTH THE FUSELAGE SKIN AND BULKHEAD WHERE THE STEPS ARE MOUNTE
- [SDR CA030414004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030414004.md): Skin · cracked · Apr 11, 2003 · Cessna 182S · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > (CAN) FUSELAGE SKIN PANEL UNDER REFUELING STEP NOTED HAVING A BULGE AREA UNDER TOP REAR MOUNTING BOLT AREA. SKIN MOVEMENT ALSO WAS EVIDENT WHEN WEIGHT WAS APPLIED TO THE STEP. DETAIL INSPECTION OF AREA FOUND BOTH THE FUSELAGE SKIN AND BULKHEAD WHERE THE STEP
- [SDR WDA2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WDA2003F00000.md): Fork · inoperative · Mar 29, 2003 · N603TC · Cessna 182S · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, WE REMOVED THE NOSE WHEEL PANT TOP ATTACHING BOLT AND THE LOWER FORK WITH THE TIRE ON IT FELL OFF OF THE STRUT ASSEMBLY. WE CALLED MFG TO VERIFY THAT FORK IS PRESSED ON THE STRUT ASSEMBLY. MFG REQUESTED THE FORK ASSEMBLY FOR FURT
- [SDR 2003FA0000113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000113.md): Battery · corroded · Jan 16, 2003 · N399ME · Cessna 182S · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > SERIES 2000 AND 3000 BATTERY CORRODED FROM GASING BATTERY DISCOLORED SYTRAFOAM CASE, ALSO CAUSED DAMAGED TO ELT PLASTIC COVER. DISCOVERED AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. SUGGEST MORE FREQUENT INSPECTION.
- [SDR LC12003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LC12003F00000.md): Rib · cracked · Nov 29, 2002 · N7275H · Cessna 182S · Elevator, Spar/Rib
  > DURING COMPLIANCE WITH SB FOR ELEVATOR RIVET INSTALLATION, THE ELEVATOR TOP, BOTTOM, AND TIP SKINS WERE CRACKED AND THE TIPS COULD BE FLEXED EASILY UP AND DOWN. AFTER REMOVING THE PLASTIC TIPS TO ACCOMPLISH THE SERVICE BULLETIN, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ELEVATOR

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## 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 = '182S'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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