# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 210

A list on [Cessna 210](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-210.md).

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- [SDR 2025FA0000251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000251.md): Panel · cracked · Apr 8, 2025 · N7743G · Cessna 210 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > OUTBOARD RIGHT LANDING GEAR WELL STRUCTURAL PANEL CRACKED FROM LOWER FORWARD EDGE OF PANEL. THE CRACK EXTENDED UPWARD UNDERNEATH A DOUBLER BRACKET THROUGH THE PANEL AND A PREVIOUS REPAIR DOUBLER, THROUGH A FUEL LINE PENETRATION HOLE IN THE PANEL. THE PREVIOUS
- [SDR 2025FA0000250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000250.md): Panel · cracked · Apr 8, 2025 · N7743G · Cessna 210 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > OUTBOARD LEFT LANDING GEAR WELL STRUCTURAL PANEL CRACKED FROM LOWER FORWARD EDGE OF PANEL. THE CRACK EXTENDED UPWARD THROUGH THE PANEL AND A DOUBLER BRACKET TO THE FUEL LINE PENETRATION HOLE IN THE PANEL. NO PREVIOUS REPAIR ON THIS PANEL.
- [SDR 2020FA0000094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000094.md): Collar · missing · Mar 29, 2019 · Cessna 210 · Standard Practices/Structures
  > SWITCH PIN GUIDE COLLAR FOUND MISSING. ALLOWS SWITCH PIN TO WOBBLE IN SWITCH HOUSING. HARD TO SEE UPON INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2017FA0000410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000410.md): Alternator · failed · Aug 10, 2017 · N9403Y · Cessna 210 · AC Generator-Alternator
  > REBUILT ALTERNATOR WAS INSTALLED. DURING A 50/100 HOUR INSPECTION FOR A NORMAL TBO REPLACEMENT, IT WAS REMOVED FROM THE ACFT DUE TO FAILURE AT AIRCRAFT TT 6680.0 ALTERNATOR FAILED AFTER 44.5 HOURS.
- [SDR 2014FA0000047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000047.md): Attach Bracket · corroded · Jan 27, 2014 · N210AK · Cessna 210 · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > DURING SCHEDULED ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND MOVEMENT IN THE RT WING SPAR FITTINGS, BETWEEN THE RT WING MAIN SPAR ATTACH BRACKETS AND THE FUSELAGE CARRY-THROUGH SPAR ATTACH BRACKETS. REMOVED RT WING FROM AIRCRAFT, FOUND SIGNIFICANT PITTING AND CORROSION IN BORES
- [SDR BSYR201309130001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BSYR201309130001.md): Actuator · malfunctioned · Sep 13, 2013 · N93111 · Cessna 210 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, PUMP CONTINUED TO RUN AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. PILOT RETURNED AND LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT INCIDENT. MX ADJUSTED GEAR ACTUATOR, OPS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR BSYR20120913060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BSYR20120913060.md): Alternator · failed · Sep 12, 2013 · N2013S · Cessna 210 · AC Inverter
  > AFTER DEPARTURE, PILOT DISCOVERED ALTERNATOR FAILURE. PILOT RETURNED AND LANDED SAFELY AT DEPARTURE. OPEN
- [SDR BSYR20120913059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BSYR20120913059.md): Pitot Tube · obstructed · Sep 11, 2013 · N6490N · Cessna 210 · Pitot/Static System
  > PILOT ABORTED TAKEOFF, DUE TO INOPERATIVE AIRSPEED INDICATION. PILOT TAXIED BACK TO RAMP WITHOUT INCIDENT. MX REMOVED OBSTUCTION FROM PITOT TUBE.
- [SDR BSYR201309092058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BSYR201309092058.md): Pump · failed · Sep 7, 2013 · N761AY · Cessna 210 · Vacuum Distribution System
  > 20 MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE, VACUUM PUMP FAILED. PILOT RETURNED AND LANDED SAFELY AT BUY WITHOUT INCIDENT.
- [SDR BSYR201307020001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BSYR201307020001.md): Engine · power loss · Jul 1, 2013 · N102CR · Cessna 210 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > DURING FLIGHT, ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. DIVERTED AND LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT INCIDENT. OPEN.
- [SDR CA060307005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060307005.md): Motor · erratic · Jan 6, 2006 · Cessna 210 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) GEAR MOTOR CHANGED DUE TO ERATIC GEAR OPERATION. GEAR MOTOR WAS SPRAYING SOLDER. PRESSURE SWITCH ADJUSTED TO SPEC FOR GEAR OPEARTION. (TC NR 20060307005)
- [SDR 2005FA0001261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001261.md): Line · mismanufactured · Aug 10, 2005 · N9408T · Cessna 210 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > FERRULE ON NLG DOOR OPEN LINE CRACKED ALONG STRESS RISER CREATED BY FLARING TOOL VISE. RESULTED IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID TO OPERATE LANDING GEAR. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH MAIN LANDING GEAR UP. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0001096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001096.md): Pin · missing · Aug 4, 2005 · N6521X · Cessna 210 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > NOSE GEAR UPLOCK PIN FELL OUT AFTER RETAINING COTTER PIN FAILED, NOT ALLOWING UPLOCK ACTUATOR TO RELEASE GEAR RESLULTING IN NOSE GEAR UP LANDING, ALSO FOUND NOSE GEAR UPLOCK SPRING ATTACH BRACKETT SEVERLY WORN. (SW09200511362)
- [SDR CA050420002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050420002.md): Support · cracked · Apr 20, 2005 · Cessna 210 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) OUTBOARD AFT WEB OF LEFT OUTBOARD LANDING GEAR SUPPORT FOUND CRACKED WHILE REPLACING LANDING GEAR PIVOT ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR 2005FA0000566](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000566.md): Pump · wrong part · Apr 1, 2005 · N9408T · Cessna 210 · Fuel Boost Pump
  > SUSPECT PUMP IS INCORRECT BY PN 4760876 FOR INSTALLATION AC. INTERFERED WITH NOSE LANDING GEAR UPLOCK OPERATION. (K)
- [SDR N210TM1](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N210TM1.md): Clevis Pin · failed · Oct 7, 2004 · N210TM · Cessna 210 · Landing Gear Door Actuator
  > NOSE GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND DUE TO BROKEN CLEVIS PIN IN NOSE GEAR UPLOCK SYSTEM.
- [SDR 2003FA0000132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000132.md): Crankshaft · broken · Jan 23, 2003 · N6572X · Cessna 210 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > AIRCRAFT MADE EMERGENCY LANDING AFTER ENGINE FAILURE. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT HAD BROKEN BETWEEN CYLINDERS TWO AND THREE.
- [SDR 2003FA0000056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000056.md): Saddle · broken · Jan 23, 2003 · N9422T · Cessna 210 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > COMPLIANCE WITH AD 76-14-07 R2 FOUND LT MAIN GEAR SADDLE BROKEN.
- [SDR 20001207SH014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001207SH014.md): Tab · broken · Oct 24, 2000 · N7431E · Cessna 210 · Engine Starter
  > MOUNTING TABS BROKE OFF ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STARTER SOLENOID BREAKING GROUND CONNECTION SO STARTER WAS INOP. SOLENOID IS MOUNTED DIRECTLY ON THE STARTER. MOUNTING BRACKET IS SPOT WELDED TO SOLENOID HOUSING. FAILURE POSSIBLY DUE TO VIBRATION. REPLACED SOLE
- [SDR 20001109SH037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001109SH037.md): Tube · broken · Oct 10, 2000 · N9660T · Cessna 210 · Landing Gear Steering System
  > THE TUBE WELDED ASSY WHICH STEERS NOSE GEAR, ARM BROKE THE WELD ON THE TUBE WHICH ALOWED THE NOSE WHEEL TO SWIVEL AND COLLAPSED THE NOSE WHEEL ON LANDING. (X)
- [SDR EY2R57093A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R57093A.md): Nut · corroded · Aug 1, 2000 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Blade Section
  > THREADS ON BLADE RETENTION NUT CORRODED. REPLACED. (X)
- [SDR EY2R57093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R57093.md): Pin · corroded · Aug 1, 2000 · Cessna 210 · Propeller System
  > ACTUATING PIN CORRODED ON SURFACE OF PIN. REPLACED. (X)
- [SDR 20000814SH006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000814SH006.md): Shock Mount · mismanufactured · Jul 27, 2000 · Cessna 210 · Engine Mount Section
  > PART LABELED/MANUFACTURED WRONG. PART LABELED ''''TOP FORWARD MOUNTING'''', BUT AT INSTALLATION, DID NOT HAVE REQUIRED REINFORCEMENT WASHER PUT IN AT MANUFACTURE. PART CURE DATE: 3/99. (X)
- [SDR CA000824026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000824026.md): Rod End · separated · Jul 5, 2000 · Cessna 210 · Power Lever
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED LACK OF THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. MAINTENANCE FOUND THROTTLE ROD END SEPARATED FROM BALL AT THROTTLE ARM ON THE FUEL CONTROL. A NEW ROD END
- [SDR 20000413SH050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000413SH050.md): Piston Rod · failed · Jan 1, 2000 · N7449E · Cessna 210 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > THREADED END OF ACTUATOAR ROD BROKE ALLOWING NOSE GEAR TO UNLOCK AND RETRACT. (X)
- [SDR 98ZZZX555](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX555.md): Channel · cracked · Jan 8, 1998 · N2306D · Cessna 210 · Elevator Structure
  > ELEVATOR CHANNEL HAS 7 LOCATIONS WHERE BUCKING BAR SLIPPED OFF OF RIVET TAIL AND INDENTED STRUCTURE. CRACKS HAVE FORMED AT ALL 7 LOCATIONS. THIS DEFECT IS ORIGINAL FROM FACTORY. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE 2ND PART WITH THE SAME DEFECT FOUND.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4949](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4949.md): Bypass Spring · failed · Nov 1, 1997 · Cessna 210 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > OIL FILTER BYPASS SPRING FOUND BROKEN AND DISC FOUND UNDER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VALVE. ENGINE HAD NO OIL PRESSURE AFTER START-UP. BYPASS DISC FOUND UNDER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PREVENTING ENGINE FROM DEVELOPING ANY PRESSURE.
- [SDR EY2R9601285](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601285.md): Hub · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Hub Section
  > HUB FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601284.md): Blade · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Blade Section
  > BLADE, SN BH500, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601283](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601283.md): Blade · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Blade Section
  > BLADE, SN BH489, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601282.md): Blade · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Blade Section
  > BLADE, SN BH469, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600187](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600187.md): Hub · cracked · Dec 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Hub Section
  > HUB ASSY CRACKED IN NR1 SOCKET
- [SDR EY2R9600180](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600180.md): Retain Nut · cracked · Dec 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Assembly
  > PROP ASSY RETAIN NUT CRACKED THREADS
- [SDR 97ZZZX151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX151.md): Propeller Assy · cracked · Nov 5, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Assembly
  > INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLER ASSY P/N C1976 CRACKED.
- [SDR 97ZZZX150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX150.md): Blade · below spec · Nov 5, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Blade Section
  > INSPECTION FOUND BLADE P/N S90M8 BELOW MINIMUM.
- [SDR 97ZZZX149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX149.md): Blade · below spec · Nov 5, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Blade Section
  > INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLER BLADE P/N S90M8 BELOW MINIMUM.
- [SDR 97ZZZX148](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX148.md): Propeller Assy · cracked · Nov 5, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Assembly
  > INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLER ASSY C2715/C33 NR 1 SOCKET CRACKED.
- [SDR EY2R9601038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601038.md): Hub · corroded · Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Hub Section
  > HUB CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601037.md): Cylinder · corroded · Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Assembly
  > CYLINDER CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601036.md): Blade · corroded · Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Blade Section
  > BLADE, SN B98523, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601035.md): Blade · corroded · Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Blade Section
  > BLADE, SN B09515, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601034.md): Blade · corroded · Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Blade Section
  > BLADE, SN B136412, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600147.md): Hub · cracked · Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Hub Section
  > HUB CRACKED IN NR1 SOCKET
- [SDR EY2R9600146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600146.md): Retain Nut · cracked · Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Assembly
  > PROP ASSY RETAIN NUT CRACKED
- [SDR EY2R9601062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601062.md): Cylinder · corroded · Sep 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Assembly
  > CYLINDER CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601061.md): Piston · corroded · Sep 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Assembly
  > PISTON CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601060.md): Link · corroded · Sep 1, 1996 · Cessna 210 · Propeller Assembly
  > CORROSION FOUND ON LINK.
- [SDR 96ZZZX4764](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4764.md): Air Box · defective · Jul 24, 1996 · N6909 · Cessna 210 · Engine Air Intake System
  > FLAPPER VALVE IN AIR BOX WAS IN CLOSED POSITION CAUSING INDUCTION HEAT TO BE SUPPLIED TO ENGINE WITH CONTROL IN THE INDUCTION HEAT OFF POSITION. SUSPECT CAUSE, CONTROL CABLE SLIPPAGE ALLOWING INDUCTION AIR TO BE CLOSED OFF AND INDUCTION HEA T TO BE SUPPLIED T
- [SDR 96ZZZX4039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4039.md): Placard · improper · Jul 24, 1996 · N6909 · Cessna 210 · Placards and Markings
  > AIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY RETURN TO AIRPORT LANDING (GEAR UP) DUE TO ENGINE POWER LOSS ON TAKEOFF/CLIMB. INVESTIGATION FOUND INDUCTION AIR FLAPPER IN 'HOT' POSITION. THIS IS AN INJECTED ENGINE. AIRCRAFT PLACARD FOR TAKEOFF LANDING CHECK LIST IMPROPERLY WOR
- [SDR 96ZZZX3768](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3768.md): Elt · malfunction · Jul 12, 1996 · N210AK · Cessna 210 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > CESSNA PART NR C589510-0290. MANUFACTURED TO TSO-C91, WOULD NOT PASS G-SWITCH OPERATIONAL CHECK PER FAR 91.207(D) EVEN AFTER SLAMMING ELT INTO GROUND IN DIRECTION OF FLIGHT. ELT WOULD PUT OUT SIGNAL WHEN MANUALLY SWITCHED TO ON.

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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 = '210'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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