# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 210N

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

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- [SDR 2026FA0000065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000065.md): Pump · faulty · Jan 29, 2026 · Cessna 210N · Fuel Boost Pump
  > ELECTRICAL FUEL BOOST PUMP BYPASS VALVE FAILED IN BYPASS PREVENTING FUEL FROM REACHING ENGINE PREVENTING ENGINE FROM START. PUMP FAILED AFTER 20 MONTHS IN SERVICE. FAILED WITHOUT WARNING OR INDICATION.
- [SDR 2022FA0000229](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000229.md): None · none · Oct 20, 2021 · N1235U · Cessna 210N · Engine Fuel Pump
  > ON TAKE OFF, AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND THE PILOT ABORTED THE TAKE OFF. INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT DID NOT SHOW ANY IRREGULARITIES. ENGINE HAD COMPRESSION IN ALL SIX CYLINDERS. ALL 12 SPARK PLUGS WERE CLEAN AND HAD GOOD SPARK WHEN THE MAGNETOS WE
- [SDR 2018FA0000328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000328.md): Gearbox · fod · May 19, 2017 · Cessna 210N · Accessory Gearboxes
  > HAD A CHIP LIGHT NR 3 ILLUMINATE THREE TIMES IN 10 HOURS OF FLYING. IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT BECAUSE THE CHIP DETECTOR IS AN INDICATION OF METAL WEAR THE ENGINE BE REMOVED. ON INSPECTION, A POLISHING STONE WAS FOUND IN THE GEARBOX THAT APPEARED TO BE CAUSING T
- [SDR 2013FA0000241](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000241.md): Control System · binding · Apr 23, 2013 · N6621A · Cessna 210N · Propeller Controlling System
  > REPLACED THE PROP CONTROL SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO RATCHETY OPERATION. THE VERNIER MECHANISM DOES NOT SEEM TO RELEASE COMPLETELY MAKING IT HARD TO ADJUST PROP RPM SMOOTHLY. WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH 3 PROP CONTROLS IN RECENT MONTHS DUE TO THIS FAULT.
- [SDR FPI2012F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FPI2012F00003.md): Cylinder · broken · Feb 21, 2012 · N6490N · Cessna 210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER COOLING FIN BROKEN OFF, LEFT OF TOP SPARK PLUG DOWN TO HEAD OF CYLINDER. NO DAMAGE HISTORY NOTED. REPLACED WITH NEW CYLINDER IAW MM.
- [SDR 2010FA0000767](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000767.md): Fitting · leaking · Jul 27, 2010 · N54MM · Cessna 210N · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > PILOT DEPARTED AROUND 9:30AM. EVERYTHING ON PREFLIGHT AND RUN-UP WAS IN THE GREEN INCLUDING OIL PRESSURE. AFTER TURNING ON COURSE ABOUT 20 OR SO MILES FROM AT 6,000FT, HE NOTICED THE OIL PRESSURE STARTING TO FADE OFF. AFTER SOME INITIAL TROUBLESHOOTING HE M
- [SDR 2010FA0000336](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000336.md): Baffle · broken · Apr 12, 2010 · N4918Y · Cessna 210N · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (M2ZR) FOLLOWING TAKEOFF, PILOT DETECTED AN UNUSUAL ENGINE SOUND ACCOMPANIED BY LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. PILOT RETURNED TO AIRPORT, LANDING DOWNWIND ON A TAXI WAY. INSP OF ENGINE REVEALED RT MUFFLER PN 1250251-16 BAFFLE/FLAME CONE ASSY. HAD COME LOOSE AND WAS
- [SDR 2010FA0000204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000204.md): Cable Assy · broken · Feb 4, 2010 · N5229A · Cessna 210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > MFG SERVICE KIT PN SK210-174 CABLE ASSY STRAINS OF CABLE BROKEN AT THREADED END.
- [SDR 2009FA0000572](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000572.md): Cable · broken · Jun 10, 2009 · N6490N · Cessna 210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > MFG SERVICE KIT PN SK210-174 CABLE ASSY BROKEN AT THREADED END. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000851](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000851.md): Warning System · malfunctioned · Oct 23, 2008 · N6621A · Cessna 210N · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > WHILE FLYING THROUGH RAIN IN IFR CONDITIONS, THE LANDING GEAR NOT DOWN/LOCKED WARNING HORN SOUNDED FALSELY EVEN THOUGH THROTTLE WAS NOT RETARDED TO DESCENT CONFIGURATION. AIRCREW PULLED WARNING HORN CIRCUIT BREAKER TO TEMPORARILY CANCEL THE HORN WHICH ALSO DE
- [SDR 2008FA0000769](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000769.md): Control Cable · worn · Oct 10, 2008 · N6523N · Cessna 210N · Aileron Control System
  > DURING ANNUAL INSP, THE RT AILERON RETURN CABLE WAS FOUND WORN BEYOND LIMITS BY THE WHITE PLASTIC PULLEY NEAR THE LEADING EDGE AT THE WING ROOT. (K)
- [SDR FPI2006F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FPI2006F00004.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Jan 10, 2006 · N5307A · Cessna 210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED AT BARREL AND HEAD. (K)
- [SDR B3OR20050718](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B3OR20050718.md): Intake Pipe · cracked · Jul 18, 2005 · N6621A · Cessna 210N · Engine Air Intake System
  > WHILE REMOVING LT MAGNETO FOR TBO, THE NR 4 CYLINDER INTAKE PIPE HAD TO BE REMOVED FOR ACCESS TO THE MAGNETO. REMOVAL OF THE INTAKE PIPE REVEALED THAT THE INTAKE PIPE HAD A CRACK IN THE FLARE END THAT IS SECURED TO THE CYLINDER INTAKE PORT. FURTHER INVESTIGATI
- [SDR B3OR20050627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B3OR20050627.md): Manifold · contaminated · Jun 27, 2005 · N6621A · Cessna 210N · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > TAXI, ENG RUNS ROUGH. FUEL INJECTOR LINES DISCONNECTED, NR 5 CYL FUEL INJECTOR NOT FLOWING CORRECTLY. PROBLEM FUEL DISTRIBUTOR MANIFOLD OR SPIDER. FILTER SCREEN IN SPIDER REMOVED, 9 PARTICLES FOUND. LARGEST 7CM LONG & 1MM WIDE. MANIFOLD DISASSEMBLED & 2 P
- [SDR B3OR20050505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B3OR20050505.md): Spinner · cracked · Apr 13, 2005 · N5515Y · Cessna 210N · Propeller Spinner Section
  > PROPELLER SPINNER WAS INSPECTED DURING A PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION AND FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK. THE CRACK WAS FROM A SCREW HOLE AND EXTENDED TO BLADE CUT-OUT. THE SPINNER WAS REPLACED AND INSPECTED AFTER ITS FIRST FLIGHT, NO CRACKS WERE FOUND OR NOTED ON THE REPLACE
- [SDR AU510001857](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001857.md): Spring · broken · Jan 4, 2005 · Cessna 210N · Engine Starter
  > ENGINE STARTER ADAPTER CLUTCH SPRING TANG BROKEN OFF.
- [SDR 2005FA0000169](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000169.md): Lifter · spalled · Oct 25, 2004 · N6484A · Cessna 210N · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > DURING SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE, METAL WAS FOUND IN THE FILTER. FURTHER INVESTIGATION DISCOVERED THE TAPPETS STARTING TO FAIL. THIS CONDITION CAN BE A RESULT OF IMPROPER HEAT-TREATING. WITHOUT BEING FAMILIAR WITH MFG PROCESS, CAN NOT RECOMMEND A PLAN FOR PREVEN
- [SDR AUS20040169](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040169.md): Tunnel Wall · cracked · Mar 9, 2004 · Cessna 210N · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) RT SIDE NOSE LANDING GEAR TUNNEL WALL CRACKED IN AREA NEAR RT NOSE LANDING GEAR TORQUE TUBE STIFFENER PN 1213801-2. AREA HAD BEEN MODIFIED IAW STC NO SA00796AT. CRACKING WAS FOUND DURING INSPECTION FOLLOWING DISCOVERY OF SIMILAR CRACKING AS REPORTED I
- [SDR 2003FA0001269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001269.md): Bearing · inoperative · Dec 8, 2003 · N6490N · Cessna 210N · Elevator Structure
  > (ELEVATOR ARM ASSY) THE BEARING OF THE ARM CAME OFF DURING FLIGHT AND JAMMED THE ELEVATOR.
- [SDR AUS20030961](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030961.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Aug 15, 2003 · Cessna 210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED.
- [SDR FPI2003F00010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FPI2003F00010.md): Clutch Spring · broken · Aug 12, 2003 · N4637Y · Cessna 210N · Engine Starting System
  > WITH IGNITION SWITCH CLOSED STARTER MOTOR SPINS BUT WILL NOT TURN ENGINE. UPON REMOVAL OF STARTER ADAPTER FOUND CLUTCH SPRING BROKEN. PILOT REPORTED (STARTER INOP).
- [SDR AUS20030745](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030745.md): Spar · cracked · Jul 16, 2003 · Cessna 210N · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER FRONT SPAR CENTRE LAMINATE CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD C21069.
- [SDR AUS20030395](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030395.md): Pump · faulty · Mar 4, 2003 · Cessna 210N · Engine Fuel Pump
  > (AUS) ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAULTY.
- [SDR FPI2003F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FPI2003F00004.md): Actuator · cracked · Feb 4, 2003 · N5307A · Cessna 210N · Landing Gear Actuator
  > INSPECTED ACTUATORS FOR CRACKS. FOUND CRACKS, REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
- [SDR FPI2003F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FPI2003F00003.md): Actuator · cracked · Feb 4, 2003 · N5307A · Cessna 210N · Landing Gear Actuator
  > INSPECTED ACTUATORS FOR CRACKS. FOUND CRACKS, REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
- [SDR FPI2003F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FPI2003F00002.md): Housing · cracked · Jan 14, 2003 · N6195N · Cessna 210N · Landing Gear Actuator
  > FOUND LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR CRACKED IAW SB.
- [SDR FPI2003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FPI2003F00001.md): Housing · cracked · Jan 14, 2003 · N6195N · Cessna 210N · Landing Gear Actuator
  > FOUND LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR CRACKED IAW SB.
- [SDR AUS20021218](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021218.md): Stud · sheared · Oct 15, 2002 · Cessna 210N · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > (AUS) FLAP MOTOR MOUNT STUD BROKEN. MOTOR SEPARATED FROM ACTUATOR.
- [SDR FPI2002F00011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FPI2002F00011.md): Actuator · cracked · Oct 1, 2002 · N5229A · Cessna 210N · Landing Gear Actuator
  > RT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR CRACKED IN FLIGHT. LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND OR RETRACT. LANDED AIRCRAFT, GEAR UP.
- [SDR AUS20020991](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020991.md): Alternator · failed · Aug 30, 2002 · Cessna 210N · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (AUS) ALTERNATOR FIELD SHORTED.
- [SDR AUS20020526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020526.md): Bracket · corroded · May 29, 2002 · Cessna 210N · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) BRACKETS PNO 1232400-1 (LH) AND PNO 1232400-2 (RH) CORRODED.
- [SDR AUS20020525](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020525.md): Bulkhead · cracked · May 29, 2002 · Cessna 210N · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > (AUS) REAR FUSELAGE BULKHEAD CRACKEDIN AREA OF TOP LH HORIZONTALATTACHMENT BOLT LOCATION.
- [SDR AUS20020546](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020546.md): Csu · leaking · May 16, 2002 · Cessna 210N · Propeller Governor
  > (AUS) PROPELLER GOVERNOR (CSU) LEAKING OIL.
- [SDR AUS20020084](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020084.md): Circuit Breaker · failed · Jan 25, 2002 · Cessna 210N · DC Power Distribution System
  > (AUS) CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILED.
- [SDR AUS20020051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020051.md): Cable · worn · Jan 22, 2002 · Cessna 210N · DC Generating System
  > (AUS) ALTERNATOR OUTPUT CABLE ARCING ON ALTERNATOR GROUND CABLE. CABLEHAD BEEN REMANUFACTURED FROM MIL-W-22759/16-4 MATERIAL.
- [SDR AUS20020049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020049.md): Actuator · faulty · Jan 18, 2002 · Cessna 210N · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR HAS NO PROVISION FOR SEPARATION WASHER AND FELT.
- [SDR AUS20020062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020062.md): Spar · cracked · Jan 9, 2002 · Cessna 210N · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER MAIN SPAR CRACKED. CRACKS WENT THROUGH SPAR, SPLICE AND CHANNEL. CRACKS RADIATED FROM THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE CENTRAL LIGHTENING HOLE. REAR ATTACHMENT FITTING ALSO CRACKED AT THE TAILPLANE TO FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT POINT.
- [SDR FPI2001F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FPI2001F00002.md): Cam · worn · Oct 23, 2001 · N4637Y · Cessna 210N · Magneto/Distributor
  > ON 500 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND POINTS AND CAM ASSEMBLY WORN OUT.
- [SDR FPI2001F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FPI2001F00003.md): Bearing · worn · Oct 12, 2001 · N4637Y · Cessna 210N · Magneto/Distributor
  > UPON 500 HOUR INSPECTION FOUND DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK BEARINGS WORN. FOUND BRUSH WORN THROUGH COIL FINGER AND BRUSH WORN OUT. ALSO, FOUND POINTS AND CAM ASSEMBLY PN M3081, WORN OUT.
- [SDR AUS20011006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011006.md): Switch · faulty · Sep 12, 2001 · Cessna 210N · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK MICROSWITCH WIRE BROKEN FROM SWITCH BODY.
- [SDR FPI2001F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FPI2001F00001.md): Pump · faulty · Sep 4, 2001 · N5229A · Cessna 210N · Engine Fuel Pump
  > ENGINE HAD LOW POWER PROBLEM. ENGINE MAX FUEL PRESSURE WAS 26 PSI AT 2700 RPM. SPECS 28 TO 31 PSI. THE HIGH PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT WAS BOTTOMED OUT. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR AU010256](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010256.md): Skin · chafed · Mar 13, 2001 · Cessna 210N · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) LT AND RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER LOWER SKINS CHAFED BY THE GAP SEAL STRIP / ANGLE AT THE FUSELAGE TO STABILISER JUNCTION.REDUCTION IN SKIN THICKNESS FROM 0.635MM (0.025IN) TO 0.33MM(0.013IN).
- [SDR 20010227CW007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010227CW007.md): Solenoid · shorted · Feb 2, 2001 · N7235F · Cessna 210N · Engine Cranking
  > AIRCRAFT CAME IN WITH DEAD BATTERY, FOUND BATTERY OVERHEATED. PUT TEST BATTERY IN AND IMMEDIATELY WENT HIGH DISCHARGE. WHEN STARTER WIRE REMOVED DISCHARGED STOPPED. STARTER WAS SHORTED OUT. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, FOUND STARTER SOLENOID CONTACTS WERE W
- [SDR AU010149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010149.md): Crankcase · cracked · Jan 23, 2001 · Cessna 210N · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) CRANKCASE CRACKED IN NUMEROUS PLACES. INSPECTION FOUND EXCESSIVE FRETTING ON THE SECOND AND THIRD MAIN BEARING SADDLE FACES WHEN VIEWED FROM THE REAR. LOCTITE OR SIMILAR WAS FOUND ON THE BEARING SADDLE FACES. THE MAIN THROUGH BOLTS WERE OF THE OLDER SIX
- [SDR AU990903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990903.md): Valve Guide · broken · Aug 19, 1999 · Cessna 210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE BROKEN.
- [SDR AU990688](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990688.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 15, 1999 · Cessna 210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) CYLINDER BARREL CRACKED IN EXTENSION BELOW BASE FLANGE.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2721](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2721.md): Fcu · malfunctioned · May 21, 1999 · N961CC · Cessna 210N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > DURING FLIGHT, THE FUEL PRESSURE WAS NOTED TO FLUCTUATE ERRATICALLY. REPLACING THE FUEL CONTROL UNIT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM.
- [SDR AU990474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990474.md): Muffler · cracked · May 20, 1999 · Cessna 210N · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (AUS) LEFT EXHAUST MUFFLER CRACKED AROUND THE TAILPIPE FLANGE. BULGES FOUND ON THE MUFFLER CAN.
- [SDR AU990473](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990473.md): Motor · contaminated · May 20, 1999 · Cessna 210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (AUS) LANDING GEAR MOTOR CONTAMINATED WITH HYDRAULIC OIL CAUSING HIGH RESISTANCE AND FRICTION IN THE ARMATURE. THE LANDING GEAR CIRCUIT BREAKER HAD TO BE CONTINUALLY RESET.
- [SDR AU990472](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990472.md): Power Pack · leaking · May 20, 1999 · Cessna 210N · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > (AUS) HYDRAULIC POWER PACK LEAKING FROM TOP PUMP SEAL. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE MOTOR WORN. THE HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS CONTAMINATED WITH METAL PARTICLES.

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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 = '210N'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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