# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 195A A list on [Cessna 195A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-195a.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR CA060629008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060629008.md): Contact · defective · Jun 20, 2006 · Cessna 195A · Emergency Locator Beacon > (CAN) THE GOLD PLATING ON THE BATTERY CONTACT IS FLAKING OFF. THE EXPOSED METAL IS NON-CONDUCTIVE AND THEREFORE THE UNIT NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. (TC# 20060629008) - [SDR 2006FA0000021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000021.md): Brake Assy · corroded · Jan 4, 2006 · N1528D · Cessna 195A · Brake > DISASSEMBLED BRAKE AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKE CYLINDER WAS CORRODED FROM WHERE THE O-RING MAKES A SEAL TO THE IB STOP. THE O-RING WAS HARD AND HAD TAKEN A SET. MFG P/N 0341015. - [SDR 2005FA0000571](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000571.md): Strut · stuck · Apr 18, 2005 · N1082D · Cessna 195A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear > TAILWHEEL STRUT STUCK FULLY EXTENDED FOR LANDING. SYSTEM DESIGN DOES NOT PERMIT STEERING WHILE STRUT IS IN THIS CONDITION. (K) - [SDR 2004FA0000506](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000506.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N195KR · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000501.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N3083B · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000498](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000498.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N9303A · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000493](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000493.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N5N · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000492](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000492.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N47KL · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000491](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000491.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N1075D · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000490](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000490.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N9855A · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000489.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N9855A · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000485](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000485.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N1022D · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000483](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000483.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N195ST · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKES SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR B - [SDR 2004FA0000480](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000480.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N1524D · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000474.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N8266R · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000471.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N4448C · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000468](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000468.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N195WG · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000460](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000460.md): Hinge Bracket · cracked · May 25, 2004 · N4372N · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKEST AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000458](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000458.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N10N · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM INBOARD AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/ - [SDR 2004FA0000457](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000457.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N90K · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000455](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000455.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N1LE · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BO - [SDR 2004FA0000443](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000443.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N41X · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERLY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BOD - [SDR 2004FA0000439](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000439.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 25, 2004 · N9331A · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR AL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BOD - [SDR DEM2002F00007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DEM2002F00007.md): Spar · cracked · Jun 1, 2002 · N1010D · Cessna 195A · Elevator, Spar/Rib > BOTH ELEVATOR SPARS CRACKED VERTICALLY INITIATING IN BEND RADIUS OF FLANGE TO MOUNT TIP RIB. - [SDR 2002FA0000734](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000734.md): Bracket · corroded · May 16, 2002 · N3462V · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > BRACKETS ARE MADE OF MAGNESIUM, CORRODING AND CRACKING. APPROXIMATELY 80 PERCENT OF THE BRACKETS INSPECTED BY BEAD BLASTING ARE UN-AIRWORTHY. PROBLEM OF CORROSION BETWEEN BEARING AND BOSS WHICH EXPANDS AND CRACKS THE BOSS. SEPARATION OF AILERON FROM REAR WI - [SDR 2002FA0000733](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000733.md): Bracket · corroded · May 16, 2002 · N9869A · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > BRACKETS ARE MADE OF MAGNESIUM, CORRODING AND CRACKING. APPROXIMATELY 80 PERCENT OF THE BRACKETS INSPECTED BY BEAD BLASTING ARE UN-AIRWORTHY. PROBLEM OF CORROSION BETWEEN BEARING AND BOSS WHICH EXPANDS AND CRACKS THE BOSS. SEPARATION OF AILERON FROM REAR WI - [SDR 2002FA0000701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000701.md): Bracket · corroded · May 16, 2002 · N1532D · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > THESE BRACKETS ARE MADE OF MAGNESIUM AND ARE CORRODING AND CRACKING TO AN ALARMING DEGREE. THE ORIGINAL ALUMINUM PAINT ALONG WITH TODAYS MODERN URETHANES ARE CONCEALING THE MAGNITUDE OF THIS PROBLEM. APPROX 80 PERCENT OF THE BRACKETS WE HAVE INSPECTED BY BEA - [SDR DEM2002F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DEM2002F00001.md): Bracket · cracked · Jan 22, 2002 · N195DH · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > THESE MAGNESIUM BRACKETS WERE SEVERELY CORRODED AND CRACKED UNDER THE PAINT AND COULD ONLY BE SEEN AFTER BEAD BLASTING. THESE BRACKETS ARE THE ATTACH FOR THE AILERONS AND ARE CRACKING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE RETAINING BOSS FOR THE BEARING. - [SDR DEM2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DEM2002F00000.md): Bracket · cracked · Jan 22, 2002 · N195DH · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > THESE MAGNESIUM BRACKETS WERE SEVERELY CORRODED AND CRACKED UNDER THE PAINT AND COULD ONLY BE SEEN AFTER BEAD BLASTING. THESE BRACKETS ARE THE ATTACH FOR THE AILERONS AND ARE CRACKING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE RETAINING BOSS FOR THE BEARING. - [SDR 2002FA0000296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000296.md): Bracket · corroded · Jan 22, 2002 · N195DH · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INBOARD AILERON HINGE BRACKET, THESE MAGNESIUM BRACKETS WERE SEVERLY CORRODED AND CRACKED UNDER THE PAINT AND COULD ONLY BE SEEN AFTER BEAD BLASTING. THESES BRACKETS ARE THE ATTACH FOR THE AILERONS AND ARE CRACKING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE RETAINING BOSS FRO THE - [SDR 2002FA0000295](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000295.md): Bracket · corroded · Jan 22, 2002 · N195DH · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > INBOARD AILERON HINGE BRACKET, THESE MAGNESIUM BRACKETS WERE SEVERELY CORRODED AND CRACKED UNDER THE PAINT AND COULD ONLY BE SEEN AFTER BEAD BLASTING. THESE BRACKETS ARE THE ATTACH FOR THE AILERONS AND ARE CRACKING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE RETAINING BOSS FOR TH - [SDR DEM2002F00006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DEM2002F00006.md): Hinge Bracket · cracked · Dec 26, 2001 · N195LR · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > BOTH BRACKETS CRACKED ALL THE WAY ACROSS BEARING BOSS. SEVERELY CORRODED AND MOUNTING LEG OF ONE BRACKET BROKEN OFF. - [SDR DEM2002F00005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DEM2002F00005.md): Bracket · cracked · Dec 26, 2001 · N195LR · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > BOTH BRACKETS CRACKED ALL THE WAY ACROSS BEARING BOSS. SEVERELY CORRODED AND MOUNTING LEG OF ONE BRACKET BROKEN OFF. - [SDR 2002FA0000213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000213.md): Bracket · cracked · Dec 26, 2001 · N195CN · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > BOTH BRACKETS CRACKED ALL THE WAY ACROSS BEARING BOSS, SEVERLY CORRODED AND MOUNTING LEG OF ONE BRACKET BROKEN OFF. THE PROBLEM WITH THESE BRACKETS IS THE HIGHLY REACTIVE MAGNESIUM WHICH THEY ARE MADE OF. THIS IS A HIGHLY CRITICAL COMPONENT AND SHOULD BE INS - [SDR 2002FA0000212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000212.md): Bracket · corroded · Dec 26, 2001 · N195CN · Cessna 195A · Ailerons > BOTH BRACKETS CRACKED ALL THE WAY ACROSS BEARING BOSS, SEVERELY CORRODED AND MOUNTING LEG OF ONE BRACKET BROKEN OFF. THE PROBLEM WITH THESE BRACKETS IS THE HIGHLY REAACTIVE MAGNESIUM WHICH THEY ARE MADE OF. THIS IS A HIGHLY CRITICAL COMPONENET AND SHOULD BE - [SDR 20001012SH006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001012SH006.md): Spar · cracked · Oct 12, 2000 · N1010D · Cessna 195A · Elevator, Spar/Rib > BOTH ELEVATOR SPARS CRACKED VERTICALLY INITIATING IN BEND RADIUS OF FLANGE TO MOUNT TIP RIB. THIS APPEARS TO BE FROM TORSIONAL FLEXING DUE TO THE HEAVY COUNTERWEIGHT OPPOSING AIR LOADS. (X) - [SDR AU970762](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970762.md): Pin · faulty · May 7, 1997 · Cessna 195A · Brake > (AUS) LH BRAKE FAILED. TWO LININGS SEPARATED FROM BACKING PLATE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY. LH WING TIP, LH ELEVATOR AND STABILISER TIP CONTACTED RUNWAY. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE BRAKE DISCS HAD BEEN GROUND AND WERE APPROXIMATELY 1.524MM (0.060IN) UNDER SIZE.THE A ## 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 = '195A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-195a/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.