# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 185F

A list on [Cessna 185F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185f.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2022FA0000179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000179.md): Exhaust Stack · cracked · Sep 26, 2021 · N4810 · Cessna 185F · Engine Exhaust System
  > INSTALLED NEW ACORN WELDING LTD. EXHAUST STACKS AND MUFFLER ON FACTORY NEW IO-550D ENGINE. BOTH EXHAUST STACKS CRACKED WITHIN 60 HOURS; REPLACED BOTH STACKS WITH NEW ACORN STACKS; ONE OF THE NEW STACKS CRACKED (1" HOLE) WITHIN 30 HOURS. REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT
- [SDR 2015FA0000519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000519.md): Bolt · corroded · Aug 31, 2015 · N186AZ · Cessna 185F · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > AFTER LANDING, DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE LT MAIN GEAR WHEEL COLLAPSED. RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE LT WING AND LT SIDE OF FUSELAGE. DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT 2 OF THE LT GEAR WHEEL ATTACH BOLTS WHICH HAD SHEARED OFF,
- [SDR 2007FA0000651](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000651.md): Fuel Cap · leaking · Jul 22, 2007 · Cessna 185F · Fuel Storage
  > FUEL LEAKING FROM BASE OF NEWLY INSTALLED PREMIUM FUEL CAPS. LOCATION ON WINGS IRRELEVANT. LEAK FROM BOTH IB AND OB CAPS. COMPLIED WITH MFG INSTRUCTIONS IAW VENT LOCATION WITHOUT EFFECT. EVIDENTLY NOT UNCOMMON PROBLEM, AS BLOGS ON MFG CLUB FORUM AND PILOTS AS
- [SDR CA061025004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061025004.md): Stud · unserviceable · Oct 22, 2006 · Cessna 185F · Propeller Assembly
  > (CAN) WHILE INSTALLING THE MCCAULEY MODEL D3A34C403-B PROPELLER ONTO A CESSNA 185, THE ENGINEER WAS TIGHTENING THE FIBER LOCK NUTS ONTO THE PROPELLER MOUNTING STUDS, WHEN ONE OF THE NUTS KEPT ON TURNING AND DID NOT SEEM TO BE GETTING ANY TIGHTER. HE TRIED ANOT
- [SDR CA060505003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060505003.md): Rib · cracked · May 5, 2006 · Cessna 185F · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > RIB ASSEMBLY ON WING CRACKED AT ATTACHMENT POINT TO SPAR. SPAR WAS UNDAMAGED BUT TRACK WAS REPLACED. AIRCRAFT HAS 10870.3 HOUR ON IT AT TIME OF REPAIR POSSIBLE TIME FATIGUED PART.
- [SDR 2006FA0000303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000303.md): Magneto · chafed · Mar 10, 2006 · Cessna 185F · Magneto/Distributor
  > ROUGH MAG IN FLIGHT. FOUND THAT CAPACITOR LEAD WAS INSTALLED ON POINTS BACKWARDS ALLOWING LEAD TO CONTACT MAIN DRIVE GEAR. GEAR HAD EATEN THROUGH INSULATION AND ALL BUT 2 STRANDS OF THE WIRE. MAG WAS NEARING COMPLETE FAILURE.
- [SDR 2006FA0000305](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000305.md): Magneto · chafed · Mar 10, 2006 · Cessna 185F · Magneto/Distributor
  > ROUGH MAG IN FLIGHT. FOUND THAT CAPACITOR LEAD WAS INSTALLED ON POINTS BACKWARDS ALLOWING LEAD TO CONTACT MAIN DRIVE GEAR. GEAR HAD EATEN THROUGH INSULATION AND ALL BUT 2 STRANDS OF THE WIRE. MAG WAS NEARING COMPLETE FAILURE.
- [SDR 2006FA0000304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000304.md): Magneto · chafed · Mar 10, 2006 · Cessna 185F · Magneto/Distributor
  > ROUGH MAG IN FLIGHT. FOUND THAT CAPACITOR LEAD WAS INSTALLED ON POINTS BACKWARDS ALLOWING LEAD TO CONTACT MAIN DRIVE GEAR. GEAR HAD EATEN THROUGH INSULATION AND ALL BUT 2 STRANDS OF THE WIRE. MAG WAS NEARING COMPLETE FAILURE.
- [SDR 2006FA0000302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000302.md): Magneto · chafed · Mar 10, 2006 · Cessna 185F · Magneto/Distributor
  > ROUGH MAG IN FLIGHT. FOUND THAT CAPACITOR LEAD WAS INSTALLED ON POINTS BACKWARDS ALLOWING LEAD TO CONTACT MAIN DRIVE GEAR. GEAR HAD EATEN THROUGH INSULATION AND ALL BUT 2 STRANDS OF THE WIRE. MAG WAS NEARING COMPLETE FAILURE.
- [SDR AUS20010934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010934.md): Spar · cracked · Aug 23, 2001 · Cessna 185F · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (AUS) VERTICAL STABILISER REAR SPAR ASSEMBLY CRACKED IN TWO AREAS ADJACENT TO THE FUSELAGE BULKHEAD ATTACHMENT POINT.
- [SDR 20010509CW008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010509CW008.md): Vent Line · chafed · Oct 20, 2000 · N61795 · Cessna 185F · Fuel Storage
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE FLEXIBLE FUEL VAPOR VENT LINE WAS FOUND CHAFED AGAINST THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WHICH SUPPLIES POWER TO THE STARTER CONTACT SOLENOID. UPON REMOVAL, THE FUEL LINE SHOWED EVIDENCE OF ARCHING AND THE STEEL OUTER BRAIDING WAS BU
- [SDR 20000911SH046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000911SH046.md): Control Cable · wrong part · Aug 31, 2000 · N4805 · Cessna 185F · Landing Gear Steering System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS SOLD WITH TWO DIFFERENT SIZED TAILWHEEL STEERING CABLES (LEFT CABLE WAS 60 INCHES LONG AND THE RIGHT CABLE WAS 58.50 INCHES LONG), AND THE.1250 INCH CABLE STAYS WERE REPLACED WITH.0625 INCH DIAMETER SOFT COTTER KEYS WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE TAIL W
- [SDR 20000913SH014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000913SH014.md): Lock · missing · Aug 21, 2000 · N4805 · Cessna 185F · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > TAIL WHEEL LOCK ASSEMBLY MISSING EVERYTHING BUT THE LOCK ITSELF WHICH IS MOUNTED ON THE TAIL WHEEL. NR 337 SHOWING REMOVAL OF THESE PARTS. AIRCRAFT WAS ORIGINALLY MOUNTED ON FLOATS. AIRCRAFT WAS SOLD WITH WHEEL GEAR INSTALLED AND ANNUALED IN THIS CONDITION.
- [SDR 20000424SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000424SH001.md): Fuel Line · failed · Mar 4, 2000 · Cessna 185F · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > RDM/RNO - EN ROUTE 55 MILES NORTH OF LMT, PILOT SENSED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. BRIEF TROUBLESHOOTING CONFIRMED A FUEL LINE FAILURE WITH SYMPTOMS. FUEL FLOW INDICATING ZERO. HIGHER THAN NORMAL EGT'S AND CHT'S (ACFT EQUIPPED WITH A 12-POINT ENG ANALYZER. STRONG A
- [SDR AU990421](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990421.md): Sprocket · broken · Apr 16, 1999 · Cessna 185F · Stabilizer Actuator
  > (AUS) STABILIZER RT SCREWJACK ACTUATOR SPROCKET BROKEN AT ROLL PIN HOLES. INSPECTION OF THE LEFT ACTUATOR REVEALED THAT THE SPROCKET ROLL PIN HOLES WERE ELONGATED AND STARTING TO CRACK.
- [SDR 99ZZZX722](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX722.md): Static Wick · broken · Dec 22, 1998 · N56581 · Cessna 185F · Static Discharge System
  > DEFLECTED WICKS INSTALLED ON AIRPLANE 15 DEGREES. ELEMENTS BROKE OFF. THESE WERE NEW UNITS. AIRCRAFT WAS IN HANGAR. APPROXIMATE TEMPERATURE WAS 72 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. OTHER UNITS IN STOCK ALSO BROKE AT APPROXIMATELY 15 DEGREES TO 30 DEGREES DEFLECTION. SU
- [SDR 97ZZZX4890](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4890.md): Control Cable · frayed · Oct 24, 1997 · N4952E · Cessna 185F · Aileron Control System
  > CABLES (ALL 3) WERE FRAYED ON FUSELAGE 90 DEGREE PULLEYS. THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN TREATED INTERNALLY WITH 'THERMAL GARD'. THE TREATMENT WAS FOR ANTI-CORROSION. THE TREATMENT FORMED A SMOOTH BARRIER THAT MADE VISUAL INSPECTION LOOK OK. CLEANING CABLES WITH SOL
- [SDR 97ZZZX4889](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4889.md): Control Cable · frayed · Oct 24, 1997 · N4952E · Cessna 185F · Aileron Control System
  > CABLES (ALL 3) WERE FRAYED ON FUSELAGE 90 DEGREE PULLEYS. THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN TREATED INTERNALLY WITH 'THERMAL GARD'. THE TREATMENT WAS FOR ANTI-CORROSION. THE TREATMENT FORMED A SMOOTH BARRIER THAT MADE VISUAL INSPECTION LOOK OK. CLEANING CABLES WITH SOL
- [SDR 96ZZZX466](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX466.md): Spark Plug · split · Jan 15, 1996 · N11174 · Cessna 185F · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > FOUND 2 SPARK PLUGS WITH ROUND ELECTRODES SPLIT. SUBMITTER STATED MORE THAN 20 OF THE PART NUMBERS HAVE BEEN FOUND.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3530](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3530.md): Arm · failed · Apr 14, 1995 · N205NR · Cessna 185F · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > ON LANDING, LEFT SKI ARM FITTING FAILED. UPPER BUSHING WELD FAILED CAUSING ARM TO SEPARATE IN TWO, SKI FOLDED UP UNDER AIRCRAFT ON LANDING HELD ONLY BY SAFETY CABLES. AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO RIGHT WING, HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.

## 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 = '185F'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185f/reports

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