# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 208

A list on [Cessna 208](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-208.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

Page 1 of 5 · 231 reports

- [SDR 141A2026062900001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/141A2026062900001.md): Engine · faulted · Jun 29, 2026 · N9481F · Cessna 208 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > DURING CLIMB TO CRUISE, PASSING THROUGH 6000 TO 8000 FT THE ENGINE ITT WAS AT 740, WITH THE POWER BEING SET AT ONLY 1200LBS OF TORQUE. WE WERE ONLY ABLE TO MAINTAIN CLIMB RATE OF 200-300 FPM WITH AIRSPEED AT 95-100 INDICATED KNOTS. AT CRUISE ALTITUDE OF 8000FT
- [SDR 141A2026011570001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/141A2026011570001.md): Unknown · odor · May 7, 2024 · N9481F · Cessna 208 · Air Distribution System
  > CREW NOTICED STRONG BURNING ODOR IN COCKPIT WITH SMOKE. CONTACTED ATC AND DECLARED EMERGENCY. AFTER SAFE LANDING CREW OPENED UP COWLING AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING BURNING
- [SDR 141A2024050700003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/141A2024050700003.md): Unknown · odor · May 7, 2024 · N9481F · Cessna 208 · Air Distribution System
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, CA AND FO NOTICED A STRONG BURNING SMELL, LIKE BURNING RUBBER AND PLASTIC. FLIGHT WAS DIVERTED AND MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCH AND PERFORMED THE INSPECTION WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED AND A GROUND PERFORMANCE RUN. NO S
- [SDR 2024FA0000016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000016.md): Inertia Reel · failed · Jan 16, 2023 · Cessna 208 · Emergency Equipment
  > MECHANIC WAS PERFORMING A ROUTINE INSPECTION ON THE INERTIAL REELS FOR THE CREW SEATS IN THE CARAVAN. THE AIRCRAFT UNDER INSPECTION WAS PK-MAG, OUR NEWEST CARAVAN. MECHANIC INSPECTED THE BELTS FOR THEIR CONDITION AND THEN TESTED THE REELS BY PULLING THE BELT O
- [SDR 2022F00457](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022F00457.md): Radio · smoke · Nov 9, 2022 · N9481F · Cessna 208 · Communications System
  > NUMBER 1 RADIO STARTING SMOKING MID FLIGHT
- [SDR LF1R2022101900208](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LF1R2022101900208.md): Flap Track · corroded · Oct 19, 2022 · N627EM · Cessna 208 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > OWNER NOTED SOME DETERIORATION ON THE WING FLAP TRACKS. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, THE TRACKS WERE NOTED TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT CORROSION. REVIEW OF THE CESSNA 208 STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL DETERMINED THAT CORRODED AREA WAS WITH IN LIMITS. CORROSION WAS REMOVED AND T
- [SDR ENHA202208150001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA202208150001.md): Engine · unknown · Aug 13, 2022 · N9536P · Cessna 208 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AFTER BEING CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF, PILOT LINED UP ON RUNWAY 20R IN KENAI AND ADVANCED POWER AND THEN PILOT NOTICED AN UNUSUAL SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. PILOT THEN REDUCED POWER AND ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND PROCEEDED TO TAXI BACK TO THE HANGER. M
- [SDR ENHA202202110001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA202202110001.md): Engine · flamed out · Feb 10, 2022 · N9536P · Cessna 208 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, ENGINE SURGED, FLAMED OUT AND RESTARTED ON ITS OWN. TORQUE WENT FROM 1600 FT/LBS DOWN TO APPROXIMATELY 800 FT/LBS, AND JUMPED BACK UP TO 1600 FT/LBS. PILOT RETURNED TO BASE. NO TROUBLESHOOTING WAS BEEN PERFORMED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION.
- [SDR CA191002038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA191002038.md): Seal · leaking · Jun 30, 2019 · Cessna 208 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT AND SENT TO REPAIR FACILITY. PROPELLER DISMANTLED FOR INVESTIGATION OF RED DYE OIL LEAK. LEAK FOUND TO BE FROM AFT BETA ROD TO HUB SEAL. PROPELLER REASSEMBLED AND PRESSURE TESTED. PROPELLER REINSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT AND RETU
- [SDR CA190425034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190425034.md): Fitting · cracked · Apr 25, 2019 · Cessna 208 · Wing, Fuselage Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED WING STRUT EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION (5-15-MA) REQUIRED EVERY 5000HRS, ONE OF THE LEFT STRUT LOWER FITTINGS WAS FOUND CRACKED AND SEPARATED AT TIME OF STRUT REMOVAL PREPARING FOR THE INSPECTION. THE LAST COMPLIANCE OF THIS INSPECTION WAS
- [SDR CA190412011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190412011.md): Return Spring · broken · Apr 9, 2019 · Cessna 208 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED CLICKING NOISE FROM R/H BRAKE PEDAL. FOUND RETURN SPRING BINDING, BRAKE PEDAL STICKING. BRAKE RETURN SPRING REPLACED WITH NEW. FUNCTION TESTED SERVICEABLE. (TC# 20190412011)
- [SDR CA190329031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190329031.md): Transponder · failed · Mar 28, 2019 · Cessna 208 · ATC Transponder System
  > (CAN) TRANSPONDER SMOKING IN FLIGHT. PILOT REMOVED ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE TRANSPONDER. (TC# 20190329031)
- [SDR CA180822010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180822010.md): Gyro · failed · Aug 20, 2018 · Cessna 208 · Speed-Attitude Correction System
  > (CAN) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT WITH AUTOPILOT ENGAGED, AUTOPILOT DISCONNECTED AND SMELL OF SMOKE/BURNING WIRES DETECTED AND THE AVIONICS BUS 1, HSI 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. PILOT RETURNED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE/MAIN BASE. (TC# 20180822010)
- [SDR LU4R2017102418840](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LU4R2017102418840.md): Beta Ring · damaged · Oct 24, 2017 · Cessna 208 · Propeller Assembly
  > DURING PREFLIGHT, DISCOVERED THAT THE CARBON BLOCK WHICH RIDES IN THE CHANNEL OF THE PROPELLER BETA FEEDBACK COLLAR WAS DAMAGED BY A SMALL FAILURE OF THE SECTION OF THE FEEDBACK COLLAR CHANNEL WALL DIRECTLY UNDER ONE OF THE MOUNTING STUDS. ONE POSSIBILTY TH
- [SDR P9KA17020803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA17020803.md): Torque Tube · corroded · Jan 30, 2017 · N1265U · Cessna 208 · Rudder Structure
  > DURING A ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE RUDDER TORQUE TUBE WAS FOUND TO HAVE CORROSION ON MULTIPLE AREAS INSIDE THE RUDDER. RUDDER TORQUE TUBE CORROSION IS ADDRESSED IN CAB06-2, BUT THERE ARE 2 PROBLEMS WITH THAT CAB. FIRST, THERE IS NO INSTRUCTION IN THE CAB
- [SDR P9KA2017020801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA2017020801.md): Actuator · corroded · Jan 30, 2017 · N1265U · Cessna 208 · Elevator Tab Control System
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LEFT ELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE MULTIPLE PARTS CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. THE ACTUATOR HAD APPROXIMATELY 800 HOURS AND 12 MONTHS SINCE LAST DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND LUBRICATION.
- [SDR 2017F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017F00000.md): O-Ring · cut · Oct 29, 2016 · N9539F · Cessna 208 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > LEFT BRAKE CALIPER, BRAKE PUCK O-RING FAILED, CUT. AIRCRAFT LOST BRAKING CONTROL TO THE LEFT
- [SDR HYIA20161020001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20161020001.md): Strut · separated · Oct 17, 2016 · N188SF · Cessna 208 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > PILOT REPORTED "NO INDICATION ON POSITION OF RIGHT MAIN GEAR. HAD TO CONDUCT A LANDING ON THE AIRCRAFT FLOAT SKIDS ON A HARD SURFACE RUNWAY." UPON INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR STRUT INNER PISTON & OUTER CYLINDER HAD SEPARATED. THIS
- [SDR HYIA09102016001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA09102016001.md): Attach Bolt · backed out · Sep 4, 2016 · N388SF · Cessna 208 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > WHILE TURNING LEFT FOR FINAL APPROACH TO LAND, THE CREW FELT AND HEARD A SMALL THUD IN THE AIRCRAFT WING AREA. THE CREW REPORTED THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN A SLOW ROLL TO THE LEFT AND THAT THEY WERE ABLE TO CORRECT WITH OPPOSITE AILERON DEFLECTION. THE AIRCRAFT LAND
- [SDR HYIA02202016001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA02202016001.md): Attach Fitting · cracked · Feb 16, 2016 · N188SF · Cessna 208 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > DURING A ROUTINE INTERVAL INSPECTION, RT FLOAT PYLON ATTACH FITTING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT THE 12 O CLOCK POSITION OF THE THIRD INBD LUG. WITH SUPPORT FROM THE FLOAT STC OEM, THIS ACFT WAS REPOSITIONED UNDER SFP TO THE FLOAT STC OEM FACILITY, FOR EVALUATI
- [SDR CA160229006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160229006.md): Antenna · no test · Jan 21, 2016 · Cessna 208 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (CAN) UPON DOING THE SELF TEST TO ASSESS SYSTEM FUNCTION AN ERROR CODE CAME UP SHOWING A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTENNA CIRCUIT. UPON REPLACING THE ANTENNA THE SYSTEM TESTED FINE.
- [SDR P9KA2015103001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA2015103001.md): Governor · leaking · Oct 8, 2015 · N1265U · Cessna 208 · Propeller Governor
  > PILOT REPORTED ENG OIL DOWN BELLY OF ACFT. FIRST TROUBLESHOOTING WAS TIGHTENING AN OIL FLEX HOSE THAT WAS SLIGHTLY LOOSE, NO CHANGE. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED OIL LEAKING AT BASE OF PROPELLER GOVERNOR. GOVERNOR WAS REMOVED & GOVERNOR BASE GASKET CHANGED,
- [SDR P9KA2015091601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA2015091601.md): Antenna · failed · Sep 14, 2015 · N1265U · Cessna 208 · Global Positioning System
  > NEITHER GPS WOULD ACQUIRE POSITION. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THAT THE NR 2 GPS ANTENNA WAS FAILED & RADIATING ON GPS FREQUENCY, CAUSING INTERFERENCE FOR NR 1 GPS. IT IS APPARENT THAT THIS ANTENNA FAILURE MODE IS NOT UNCOMMON. CONSIDERING THAT THE EFFECTED G
- [SDR CA150904005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150904005.md): Spring · broken · Sep 4, 2015 · Cessna 208 · Power Lever
  > (CAN) SPRING WAS FOUND SEPARATED FROM MOUNTING TANG, LOOSE IN CONTROL QUADRANT. POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR LOOSE PARTS IN THIS AREA TO JAM THE ENGINE CONTROLS.
- [SDR CA150818004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150818004.md): Engine · power loss · Aug 8, 2015 · Cessna 208 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) AFTER A RAPID DESCENT FROM ALTITUDE, DURING SKYDIVE OPERATIONS, THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND TO POWER LEVER INPUT AND WAS FOUND TO HAVE FLAMED OUT. AFTER DESCENDING FROM 15000` THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO INTRODUCE POWER AT 2000` DURING APPROACH AND THE ENGIN
- [SDR 2015F00099](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015F00099.md): Boot · debonded · Jun 22, 2015 · N9481F · Cessna 208 · Propeller/Rotor Anti-Ice/De-Ice System
  > ALL 3 PROPELLER DE-ICE BOOTS DEBONDED FROM BLADE IN FLIGHT CAUSING A SEVERE VIBRATION. LANDED AT NEAREST AIRPORT WITH OUT INCIDENT. VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED DEBONDING OF MOST OF THE BOOTS APPEARS TO BE A POORLY APPLIED BONDING APPLICATION.
- [SDR CA150520004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150520004.md): Line · damaged · May 14, 2015 · Cessna 208 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) FLARE ON HYDRAULIC LINE FAILED AT THE CONNECTION TO THE GEAR SELECTOR ASSY. FAILURE CAUSED LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND SUBSEQUENT EMERGENCY LANDING ON A GRASS FIELD. INSPECTION DETERMINED THAT THE FLARE HAD SUBSTANDARD MANUFACTURING QUALITIES. UPON INSP
- [SDR CA150506013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150506013.md): Spar · corroded · May 6, 2015 · Cessna 208 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (CAN) INSTALLATION OF FINLETS DEVIATED FROM DWG CAUSING CORROSION WHICH LED TO THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AFT SPAR REPLACEMENT. DWG 6R1-2017, 8000 SERIES FLOATS, THE AFT ATTACHMENT FOR THE FINLET CALLS FOR A NUTPLATE NAS696 BUT A MS21044N3 NUT WAS INSTALLED IN
- [SDR 2015FA0000040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000040.md): Spacer · wrong part · Jan 28, 2015 · Cessna 208 · Rudder Control System
  > SPACER IS RIVETED TO RUDDER PEDAL BRACKET ITEM 18 AS INDICATED BY IPC 27-20-02, FIGURE 2, ITEM 19, AND IS SUPPOSED TO BE SIZED TO ALLOW BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CLEVIS ITEM 21 TO FIT OVER WITH ADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO PREVENT BINDING. CLEVIS OPENING IS.250", THICKN
- [SDR CA141217019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141217019.md): Control Arm · stiff · Dec 16, 2014 · Cessna 208 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (CAN) AFTER START UP AND DURING TAXI THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE IDLE NG SPEED WAS ERRATIC AND TAXIED BACK TO BASE. MAINTENANCE RUN CONFIRMED THE ERRATIC IDLE SPEED. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FUEL CONTROL ARM WAS STIFF AND WOULD STAY IN WHATEVER POSIT
- [SDR CA141030014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141030014.md): Spring · broken · Oct 28, 2014 · Cessna 208 · Power Lever
  > (CAN) PART WAS FOUND SEPARATED FROM MOUNTING TANG, LOOSE IN CONTROL QUADRANT. POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR LOOSE PARTS IN THIS AREA TO JAM THE ENGINE CONTROLS. PART REPLACED.
- [SDR FVAA2014090300150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FVAA2014090300150.md): Clamp · broken · Sep 2, 2014 · N309SA · Cessna 208 · Starter-Generator
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED HEARING A LOUD BANG, FOLLOWED BY A GENERATOR FAIL ANNUNCIATION AND A STBY PWR ON ANNUNCIATION. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE STBY PWR FAIL ANNUNCIATION ILLUMINATED AS WELL, AND THE PILOT MADE A NORMAL LANDING AND SHUTDOWN A
- [SDR CA140804010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140804010.md): Engine · flamed out · Jul 27, 2014 · Cessna 208 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEY HAD A "POWER FLUCTUATION DURING TAKEOFF ". FURTHER INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED THAT IT WAS IN FACT A FULL FLAMEOUT AND FEATHER OF THE PROP RT AFTER ROTATION DURING THE TAKEOFF. THE PILOT LANDED THE ACFT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
- [SDR 2014FA0000496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000496.md): Gust Lock · damaged · Jul 12, 2014 · N188SF · Cessna 208 · Rudder Structure
  > RUDDER GUST LOCK TUBE ASSY SHEARED IN FLIGHT AND CAUSED A MALFUNCTION IN THE FLIGHT CONTROL/RUDDER SYS. PILOT STATED HE HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MOVE THE YOKE AFT OF ITS NEUTRAL POSITION. UPON LANDING THE ACFT, THE AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED AND THE RUDDER GU
- [SDR CA140612005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140612005.md): Wheel Half · cracked · Jun 12, 2014 · Cessna 208 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) OUR CARAVAN ON AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS WIPLINE 8000S, WAS LANDING JUNE 11 AT THE COMPANIES HOME BASE WHEN ON LANDING & TAXIING NOTICED A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. TAXIED TO THE COMPANY RAMP & NOTED THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS FLAT. UPON FURTHER IN
- [SDR 2014FA0000253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000253.md): Compressor · seized · Apr 4, 2014 · N366TA · Cessna 208 · Cabin Compressor System
  > ODOR DETECTED RESEMBLING BURNING RUBBER AND / OR PLASTIC. AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR SEIZED CAUSING DRIVE BELT TO BE DAMAGED. THE COMPRESSOR WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW THE MANUAL.
- [SDR CA131113006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131113006.md): Fitting · cracked · Nov 11, 2013 · Cessna 208 · Wing, Fuselage Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION OF THE LOWER WING STRUT LUGS IAW INSPECTION 57-60-01. THE LT AFT LUG ON THE LOWER WING STRUT WAS FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR CA131113002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131113002.md): Shroud · migrated · Nov 7, 2013 · Cessna 208 · Turbine Section
  > (CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED BORESCOPE INSPECTION OF THE HOT SECTION IT WAS NOTICED THAT 2 CT SHROUD SEGMENTS HAD SHIFTED SLIGHTLY AXIALLY. HOT SECTION WAS REMOVED AND PROBLEM WAS VERIFIED. THE SEGMENT CONTAINMENT RING WAS FOUND SLIGHTLY WARPED AND SHIFTED. THE
- [SDR 2014F00009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014F00009.md): Belt · broken · Oct 2, 2013 · N809JA · Cessna 208 · Cabin Cooling System
  > DURING DEPARTURE, CAPTAIN DETECTED A BURNING ODOR. ELECTED TO RETURN AND LAND. MX FOUND AIR CONDITIONER BELT BROKEN AND RUBBING ON THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR PULLEY, CAUSING THE ODOR. REMOVED BROKEN BELT. ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR 2013F00172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013F00172.md): Fire Warning · false indication · Sep 4, 2013 · N809JA · Cessna 208 · Fire Protection System
  > FIRE WARNING INDICATION IN FLIGHT NOTED BY CREW. FLIGHT DIVERTED TO CLOSEST AIRPORT. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVER THAT THE THE FIRE WARING WAS A FALSE ALARM, CAUSED BY A WIRE SHORTED TO GROUND IN THE ACFT OVERHEAD PANEL. ACFT WAS REPAIRED AND
- [SDR 2013F00171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013F00171.md): Fire Warning · false indication · Sep 4, 2013 · N809JA · Cessna 208 · Fire Detection
  > FIRE WARNING INDICATION IN FLIGHT NOTED BY CREW. FLIGHT DIVERTED TO CLOSEST AIRPORT. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVER THAT THE THE FIRE WARING WAS A FALSE ALARM, CAUSED BY A WIRE SHORTED TO GROUND IN THE ACFT OVERHEAD PANEL. ACFT WAS REPAIRED AND
- [SDR 2013F00170](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013F00170.md): Fire Warning · false indication · Sep 4, 2013 · N809JA · Cessna 208 · Fire Detection
  > FIRE WARNING INDICATION IN FLIGHT NOTED BY CREW. FLIGHT DIVERTED TO CLOSEST AIRPORT. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVER THAT THE THE FIRE WARING WAS A FALSE ALARM, CAUSED BY A WIRE SHORTED TO GROUND IN THE ACFT OVERHEAD PANEL. ACFT WAS REPAIRED AND
- [SDR CA130807005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130807005.md): Seal · degraded · Aug 7, 2013 · Cessna 208 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > (CAN) OIL PRESSURE LOSS DURING FLIGHT. UPON INSPECTION CARRIER, OIL SEAL, FCU DRIVE FOUND DEGRADED OIL THEN STARTED FLOWING OVERBOARD.
- [SDR OZTA2013F00143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OZTA2013F00143.md): Water Rudder · missing · Jul 15, 2013 · N539AK · Cessna 208 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > UPON TAKEOFF FROM THE EAST RIVER, THE WINDS WERE OUT OF THE WEST RESULTING IN A RT CROSSWIND TAKEOFF. WATER RUDDERS WERE LT DOWN, IAW SOP, TILL ON STEP TO PREVENT A WEATHERCOCK TENDENCY. THE CREW HAD TROUBLE RAISING THE WATER RUDDERS BUT ON BECOMING AIRBORN
- [SDR CA130715006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130715006.md): Hose · leaking · Jun 20, 2013 · Cessna 208 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > (CAN) UPON PARKING THE A/C AFTER A SCHEDULED COMMUTER FLIGHT, FUEL WAS SEEN DRIPPING FROM THE ENGINE COWL. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS OR PERFORMANCE ISSUES WERE NOTED DURING THE FLIGHT. SUBSEQUENT GROUND RUN REVEALED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TUBE BETWEEN THE FUEL
- [SDR CA130605004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130605004.md): Cylinder · rough · Jun 4, 2013 · Cessna 208 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) SHARP EDGES ON A NEW CYLINDER CAUSED DAMAGE TO A PISTON SEAL DURING ASSY AT FACTORY. OVER TIME THE SEAL STARTED TO SEPARATE AND THEN TO START BEING FORCED OUT OF THE PISTON WHICH CAUSED OIL TO START LEAKING ALL OVER THE PROPELLER ASSY.
- [SDR CA130531006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130531006.md): Cable · damaged · May 30, 2013 · Cessna 208 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) LT WATER RUDDER DIRECT CABLE FAILED WHILE TAXING. CABLE FAILED AT PLASTIC CONDUIT TERMINATION, AFT AND PULLEY JUNCTION.
- [SDR CA130516011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130516011.md): Support Bracket · cracked · Apr 4, 2013 · Cessna 208 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (CAN) FLAP ACTUATOR BRACKET ASSY FOUND CRACKED AT LIGHTING RELIEF HOLES AND ACROSS DOUBLER, PN 2611144-5 FROM FLANGE TO LIGHTING HOLE DURING PHASE INSPECTION. SERVICE KIT 208-158 INSTALLED TO RECTIFY PROBLEM.
- [SDR CA130416006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130416006.md): Line · failed · Mar 21, 2013 · Cessna 208 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) THE PILOT REPORTED AN OIL PRESSURE DROP AND PERFORMED AN IFSD. THE ACFT GLIDED SAFELY TO THE GROUND. THE ON GROUND INVESTIGATION REVEALED OIL LOST DUE TO A BROKEN RGB OIL PRESSURE TRANSFER TUBE AT A FLANGE. THE ACFT SUFFERED MINOR AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL DA
- [SDR CA130204005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130204005.md): Connector · mismanufactured · Jan 30, 2013 · Cessna 208 · Flight Control System Wiring
  > (CAN) FLAP ACTUATOR ASSY. HAS 2 MOTORS, A PRIMARY AND STAND-BY, WHICH OPPOSE EACH OTHER AT TRANSMISSION, THEREFORE THEY ARE WIRED OPPOSITE EACH OTHER TO FUNCTION NORMAL. RECEIVED NEW FLAP ACTUATOR ASSY. THE PRIMARY MOTOR WIRE CONNECTOR WAS FOUND WIRED BACKWA

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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 = '208'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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