# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 402A

A list on [Cessna 402A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402a.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR M7JA20150603001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/M7JA20150603001.md): Landing Gear · collapsed · May 22, 2015 · N100FC · Cessna 402A · Main Landing Gear
  > AFTER LANDING ROLL OUT RT MLG COLLAPSED.
- [SDR MFWA2014F00013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MFWA2014F00013.md): Fitting · corroded · Dec 27, 2013 · N755AC · Cessna 402A · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE LOWER RT INBD FRONT WING SPAR FITTING, BETWEEN THE THIRD AND FOURTH REAR RIVET ROW, FROM INBD. AFTER THE FITTING WAS REMOVED FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED NO OTHER DAMAGE NEITHER ON THE FITTING NOR IN THE S
- [SDR M7JA0303201101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/M7JA0303201101.md): Tire · flat · Mar 3, 2011 · N100FC · Cessna 402A · Tire
  > NOSE FLAT TIRE.
- [SDR 2011F00063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011F00063.md): Tire · flat · Mar 3, 2011 · N100FC · Cessna 402A · Tire
  > NOSE FLAT TIRE DUE TO FOD.
- [SDR M7JA2009030300002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/M7JA2009030300002.md): Bellcrank · broken · Sep 11, 2007 · N170SA · Cessna 402A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > THE PILOT REVEALED THAT JUST AFTER LANDING THE LEFT GEAR FAILED AND THE RIGHT ONE SHORTLY THEREAFTER. AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT, OFF THE RUNWAY AND INTO THE GRASS WHERE IT CAME TO REST. BOTH ENGINES WERE SHUTDOWN BUT BOTH PROPELLERS MADE CONTACT WITH THE G
- [SDR TVD2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TVD2006F00000.md): Cylinder · cracked · Mar 30, 2006 · N4549Q · Cessna 402A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 3 CYLINDER ON THE LT ENGINE CRACKED COMPLETELY AROUND THE HEAD, APPROX 1.25 INCHES ABOVE THE BASE OF THE HEAD. THE CRACK WAS COMPLETELY AROUND THE CIRCUMFERANCE OF THE HEAD AND ALLOWED THE HEAD TO SLIP OFF OF THE BARREL, HALF AN INCH. THE PROP WAS FEATHER
- [SDR TXHA6881BB](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TXHA6881BB.md): Tube · inoperative · Apr 20, 2003 · N4544Q · Cessna 402A · Landing Gear System
  > DEPARTED OUT OF HNL, BUT COULD NOT RETRACT RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR. GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. PILOT NOTIFIED THE TOWER AND RETURNED BACK TO BASE. MAINTENANCE WAS NOTIFIED AND UPON INSPECTION DISCOVERED RIGHT OUTBOARD DRIVE
- [SDR AUS20030361](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030361.md): Clip · faulty · Mar 5, 2003 · Cessna 402A · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > (AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR OLEO CIRCLIP FAILED. LANDING GEAR OLEO EXTENDED BEYOND LIMITS AND WAS ONLY HELD TOGETHER BY THE TORQUE LINKS. DAMAGE CAUSED TO RETRACTION MECHANISM, LANDING GEAR ANDLANDING GEAR DOOR. WHEN SELECTED DOWN, GEAR EXTENDED AND LOCKED OK.
- [SDR C8F2003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C8F2003F00001.md): Bellcrank · inoperative · Feb 3, 2003 · N4576Q · Cessna 402A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AFTER TAKE OFF FROM HNL PILOT NOTICED DECREASING MANIFOLD PRESURE ON RIGHT ENGINE, AND DECIDED TO RETURN TO HNL. DURING LANDING APPROACH PILOT NOTICED AND UNSAFE RIGHT GEAR LIGHT, ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO RECYCLE LANDING GEAR BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. HE THEN TRIED T
- [SDR C8F2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C8F2003F00000.md): Bellcrank · cracked · Feb 3, 2003 · N4576Q · Cessna 402A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AFTER TAKE OFF FROM HNL PILOT NOTICED DECREASING MANIFOLD PRESSURE ON RT ENGINE, AND DECIDED TO RETURN TO HNL. DURING LANDING APPROACH PILOT NOTICED AN UNSAFE RT GEAR LIGHT, ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO RECYCLE LANDING GEAR BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. HE THEN TRIED THE EME
- [SDR TXH2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TXH2002F00000.md): Downlock Switch · failed · Aug 15, 2002 · N4544Q · Cessna 402A · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > PILOT REPORTED LT MAIN GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED BUT NO GEAR DOWN INDICATION. FOUND DOWN LOCK SWITCH FAULTY. REPLACED SWITCH AND COPLETED RETRACTION TEST SATISFACTORY.
- [SDR KNFA611F](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KNFA611F.md): Window · departed · Mar 2, 2002 · N99AT · Cessna 402A · Door Windows
  > FLYING AT 7,000 FEET, EXPERIENCED SEVERE CLEAR AIR TURBULENCE. LOST 1,000 FEET WITHIN SECONDS AND HEARD A LOUD POP. LOOKED BACK AND NOTICED THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW WAS GONE.
- [SDR AUS20011047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011047.md): Fuel Cell · contaminated · Oct 1, 2001 · Cessna 402A · Fuel Storage
  > (AUS) LH FUEL SYSTEM CONTAINED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SOLID CONTAMINATION. SUSPECT CONTAMINATION IS FROM FUEL STORAGE SYSTEM.
- [SDR AU001210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001210.md): Trunnion · cracked · Dec 19, 2000 · Cessna 402A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR TRUNNION CRACKED AROUND THE TRUNNION PINS.
- [SDR AU001038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001038.md): Exhaust Pipe · faulty · Oct 20, 2000 · Cessna 402A · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (AUS) EXHAUST SLIP JOINT BURNT THROUGH ENGINE BEARER CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO BEARER AND WIRING. FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM DID NOT INDICATE FAULT. (X)
- [SDR AU990958](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990958.md): Fcu · failed · Oct 6, 1999 · Cessna 402A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (AUS) LEFT ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT FAULTY.
- [SDR AU981046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981046.md): Rib · cracked · Aug 14, 1998 · Cessna 402A · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > (AUS) RIGHT WING RIB DOUBLER CRACKED. CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 9.525MM (0.375 INCH).
- [SDR AU981045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981045.md): Rib · cracked · Aug 14, 1998 · Cessna 402A · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > (AUS) LEFT WING RIB DOUBLER REPAIR CRACKED.
- [SDR AU981044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981044.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 14, 1998 · Cessna 402A · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) LEFT AND RIGHT WING LOWER INBOARD SKINS CRACKED IN AREA OF OUTBOARD WHEEL WELL CUTOUTS BELOW THE FORWARD LANDING GEAR SUPPORT ATTACHMENTS.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2985](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2985.md): Bellcrank · failed · Jul 10, 1998 · N17UA · Cessna 402A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY BROKE. REASON UNKNOWN. NO DOWN AND LOCK INDICATION IN COCKPIT. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSING UPON TOUCHDOWN.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3209.md): Switch · lack of lube · Jun 3, 1998 · N727CA · Cessna 402A · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > LANDING GEAR RIGHT MAIN WOULD NOT INDICATE DOWN AND LOCK. RIGHT SIDE LANDING MAIN GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. ON TOUCH DOWN, GEAR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LUBED, CLEANED, AND CHECKED GEAR, FOUND OK.
- [SDR AU980232](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980232.md): Crankcase Stud · cracked · Mar 6, 1998 · Cessna 402A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) CRANKCASE CRACKED AT NR 5 CYLINDER MOUNTING PAD. BOTTOM TWO MOUNT STUDS BROKEN.
- [SDR AU971616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971616.md): Bracket · cracked · Nov 12, 1997 · Cessna 402A · Rudder Structure
  > (AUS) LOWER RUDDER HINGE ATTACHMENT BRACKET CRACKED. LOWER RUDDER RIB BADLY CORRODED.
- [SDR AU970732](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970732.md): Crankcase · cracked · Jun 22, 1997 · Cessna 402A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) CRANKCASE CRACKED IN AREA OF NO3 AND NO5 CYLINDER PADS - CRACKS RADIATED FROM CYLINDER BASE STUD HOLES
- [SDR 96ZZZX6153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX6153.md): Reinforcement · cracked · Nov 21, 1996 · N186BA · Cessna 402A · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > CESSNA SERVICE KIT SK414-8 WAS INSTALLED ON THIS AIRCRAFT IN 1982. DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE DOUBLER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT MAIN GEAR SIDE BRACE BRACKETS.
- [SDR EY2R9600137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600137.md): Hub · cracked · Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 402A · Propeller Hub Section
  > PROP HUB ASSY CRACKED
- [SDR AU961020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961020.md): Points · worn · Jul 15, 1996 · Cessna 402A · Magneto/Distributor
  > (AUS) MAGNETO POINTS WORN
- [SDR AU961019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961019.md): Gear · stripped · Jul 15, 1996 · Cessna 402A · Magneto/Distributor
  > (AUS) MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR GEAR TEETH STRIPPED
- [SDR EY2R9600742](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600742.md): Retain Bearing · corroded · Jun 1, 1996 · Cessna 402A · Propeller Assembly
  > RETAIN BEARING CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600415](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600415.md): Hub · corroded · Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 402A · Propeller Hub Section
  > CORROSION FOUND ON HUB.
- [SDR AU960952](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960952.md): Camshaft · failed · Feb 14, 1996 · Cessna 402A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) RH ENGINE CAMSHAFT FAILED AND COMPLETELY SEPARATED APPROXIMATELY 30MM (1.18IN) FROM THE FORWARD END CONTAINING THE EXPANSION PLUG
- [SDR AU960168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960168.md): Fitting · corroded · Feb 1, 1996 · Cessna 402A · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) WING FITTINGS/STIFFENERS CONTAINED EXFOLIATED INTERGRANNULAR CORROSION - DURING FITTING REPLACEMENT EXTENSIVE CORROSION WAS ALSO FOUND IN LOWER WING STRINGERS PARTICULARLY IN AREA UNDER FUEL CELL BAYS - AIRCRAFT PREVIOUSLY OPERATED IN SALT LADENENVIRONM
- [SDR 96ZZZX721](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX721.md): Clutch Spring · failed · Jan 25, 1996 · N7816Q · Cessna 402A · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > DURING CRUISE, PILOT NOTICED OIL COMING OUT OF THE TURBOCHARGER VENT AND ENGINE COWLING ON THE RIGHT ENGINE. THE STARTER/ADAPTER SPRING CLUTCH WAS FOUND TO HAVE APPARENTLY FAILED AND AT LEAST ONE PIECE OF THE SPRING CAME INTO CONTINUOUS CONTACT WITH THE START
- [SDR 95ZZZX6812](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6812.md): Gear · failed · Nov 17, 1995 · N7816Q · Cessna 402A · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > OIL PUMP GEAR BROKE AND CRACKED THE BODY ASSEMBLY OF THE SCAVENGE PUMP, P/N 640766. REPLACED STARTER ADAPTER WITH A REBUILT, P/N 642085A2.
- [SDR 95ZZZX5610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5610.md): Support · cracked · Sep 19, 1995 · N710WT · Cessna 402A · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > BOLTS SECURING SUPPORT TO AIRFRAME WERE DISCOVERED LOOSE AND PART WAS WORKING. UPON REMOVAL, PART WAS FOUND CRACKED. AIRCRAFT MUST BE ON JACKS TO SEE LOOSENESS. AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME IS IN EXCESS OF 25,000 HOURS. RECOMMEND INSPECTION AT ANNUAL, AT LEAST.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3260.md): Duct · deformed · Jun 16, 1995 · N4504Q · Cessna 402A · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal
  > INLET ON DUCT DEFORMED DUE TO HEAT RESTRICTING AIR FLOW. (COPILOT DEFROST.) SUBMITTER FABRICATED NEW DUCT OUT OF FIBERGLASS USING OLD DUCT AS PATTERN. DAMAGE DIFFICULT TO DETECT. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS REMOVING HOSE, CABIN FIREWALL, TO INSPECT.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3259.md): Duct · deformed · Jun 16, 1995 · N4504Q · Cessna 402A · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal
  > INLET ON DUCT DEFORMED DUE TO HEAT RESTRICTING AIR FLOW (PILOT DEFROST). SUBMITTER FABRICATED NEW DUCT OUT OF FIBERGLASS USING OLD DUCT AS PATTERN. DAMAGE DIFFICULT TO DETECT. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS REMOVING HOSE, CABIN FIREWALL, TO INSPECT.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2060.md): Fork Bolt · bent · Apr 1, 1995 · N99AT · Cessna 402A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > RT MLG FORK BOLT BENT APPROXIMATELY.3750 INCH TOWARDS INBOARD SIDE OF ACFT WHEELWELL. BECAUSE OF THIS, RT MLG FAILED TO LOCK DOWN CAUSING RT MLG TO COLLAPSE ON ROLL-OUT. NOTE: THIS FORK BOLT IS COVERED BY AD 76-13-07 AND WAS DUE TIME CHANGE AT 2,000 HOURS.
- [SDR 95ZZZX1149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1149.md): Camshaft · broken · Feb 3, 1995 · N4584Q · Cessna 402A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > IN-FLIGHT ENGINE SHUT DOWN. CHECKED PROBLEM AND FOUND NO MOVEMENT IN VALVE TRAIN, ETC., WHEN PROP MOVED. PULLED ENGINE AND SENT BACK TO OVERHAUL AGENCY. VERIFIED UPON DISASSEMBLY THAT CAMSHAFT WAS BROKEN NEAR GEAR END.

## 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 = '402A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402a/reports

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