# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 414A

A list on [Cessna 414A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-414a.md).

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Page 1 of 7 · 339 reports

- [SDR 2026FA0000507](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000507.md): Angle · cracked · Jun 10, 2026 · N512K · Cessna 414A · Fuselage, Wing Attach Fittings
  > LEFT HAND UPPER ANGLE AT WING ROOT AND FUSELAGE CRACKS UNDER PRESSURIZATION/DEPRESSURIZATION WITH FLEX.
- [SDR 2024FA0000742](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000742.md): Windshield · departed · Sep 27, 2024 · N8789B · Cessna 414A · Flight Compartment Windows
  > RIGHT FORWARD WINDSHIELD (CESSNA PART NUMBER 5111604-202) BLEW OUT AT ALTITUDE 16,000 DURING CRUISE/KEVEL FLIGHT.
- [SDR 2023FA0000759](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000759.md): Nut · backed out · Nov 15, 2023 · N78DG · Cessna 414A · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FAILED AS A RESULT OF THE NUT ON THE LEFT TORQUE LINK BOLT FAILED. THE TORQUE LINK SEPERATED AND FAILD TO KEEP THE WHEEL ALIGNED WITH THE AIRCRAFT. RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR 2021FA0000112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000112.md): Drive Shaft · sheared · Apr 20, 2021 · N311BT · Cessna 414A · DC Generator-Alternator
  > LEFT ALTERNATOR FAIL ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. NO VOLTAGE INDICATION ON LEFT ALTERNATOR. WIRING TERMINALS WERE INTACT AND FIELD VOLTAGE WAS PRESENT. INSPECTION REVEALED THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED SEPARATING THE DRIVE SHAFT FROM THE ALTERNATOR DRIV
- [SDR CCJA201809105016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CCJA201809105016.md): Collar · spalled · Sep 7, 2018 · N414WJ · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Front Section
  > INSTALLED ENGINE AFTER OVERHAUL. AFTER THIRD START, THE PROPELLER FEATHERED. FOUND OIL TRANSFER COLLAR SPALLED/GROOVED. ENGINE HAD LESS THAN 3 MINUTES TOTAL TIME SINCE OVERHAUL WHEN THE PROPELLER FEATHERED.
- [SDR CCJA20180905012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CCJA20180905012.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Sep 5, 2018 · N414WJ · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > FOUND #2 (S/N: 65537-01), #3 (S/N: 65656-01), #5 (S/N: 65537-08) AND #6 (S/N: 65622-07) CYLINDERS CRACKED AT CYLINDER HEAD ON RIGHT ENGINE DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION.
- [SDR CCJA20180905004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CCJA20180905004.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Sep 5, 2018 · N414WJ · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > FOUND #1 (S/N: 65688-04), #3 (S/N: 65976-01), #4 (S/N: 65937-18), #5 (S/N: 66237-24) AND #6 (S/N: 65025-20) CYLINDERS CRACKED AT CYLINDER HEAD ON LEFT ENGINE DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION.
- [SDR CCJA201809105011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CCJA201809105011.md): Lifter · spalled · Sep 5, 2018 · N414WJ · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > FOUND SPALLED EXHAUST LIFTER ON RIGHT HAND ENGINE.
- [SDR CCJA201809105010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CCJA201809105010.md): Lifter · spalled · Sep 5, 2018 · N414WJ · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > FOUND SPALLED INTAKE LIFTER ON RIGHT HAND ENGINE.
- [SDR CCJA201809105009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CCJA201809105009.md): Camshaft · spalled · Sep 5, 2018 · N414WJ · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > RIGHT ENGINE HAS SPALLED CAMSHAFT.
- [SDR CCJA201809105003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CCJA201809105003.md): Lifter · spalled · Sep 5, 2018 · N414WJ · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > LEFT ENGINE HAS SPALLED EXHAUST LIFTERS.
- [SDR CCJA2018091005002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CCJA2018091005002.md): Lifter · spalled · Sep 5, 2018 · N414WJ · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > LEFT ENGINE HAS SPALLED INTAKE LIFTERS.
- [SDR CCJA2018091005001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CCJA2018091005001.md): Camshaft · spalled · Sep 5, 2018 · N414WJ · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > SPALLED CAMSHAFT.
- [SDR 2018FA0000128](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000128.md): Link · cracked · Mar 19, 2018 · N94RW · Cessna 414A · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > DURING ROUTINE TAKEOFF, FOLLOWING UNRELATED MAINTENANCE, THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM WAS RETRACTED AND WITHIN 5 SECONDS A QUICK SLAMMING OR POUNDING WAS HEARD COMING FORM THE RT WING.THE LANDING GEAR WAS EXTENDED WITHOUT PROBLEMS AND THE PLANE RETURNED TO MAKE AN
- [SDR HSRR51717](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSRR51717.md): Line · corroded · May 17, 2017 · N6631C · Cessna 414A · Passenger Oxygen System
  > OXYGEN LINES SEVERELY CORRODED WHERE ROUTED ALONG THE AIR CONDITIONING DUCTING.
- [SDR 2017FA0000022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000022.md): Manifold · fluctuates · Jan 24, 2017 · N414XX · Cessna 414A · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > RIGHT ENGINE MANIFOLD PRESSURE FLUCTUATING IN FLIGHT
- [SDR 2017F00009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017F00009.md): Oil Filter · leaking · Dec 22, 2016 · N36961 · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > HAVE FOUND THREE OIL FILTERS LEAKING FROM THE HEX TO BODY CONNECTION.
- [SDR 2017FA0000013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000013.md): Selector Valve · malfunctioned · Dec 13, 2016 · N128BR · Cessna 414A · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > TO BALANCE FUEL IN FLIGHT, LEFT FUEL SELECTOR HANDLE MOVED FROM LEFT MAIN TO RIGHT MAIN. BOTH FUEL BOOST PUMPS REMAINED ON. AFTER FUEL LEVELS BALANCED, LEFT FUEL SELECTOR HANDLE MOVED TO POINT BACK TO LEFT MAIN TANK. LEFT MAIN FUEL INDICATED QUANTITY DECREA
- [SDR 2016FA0000419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000419.md): Control Valve · shorted · Aug 19, 2016 · N128BR · Cessna 414A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > WHEN ATTEMPTING NORMAL HYDRAULIC EXTENSION OF LANDING GEAR WITH THE SWITCH, HEARD A RAPID BANGING FROM NOSE GEAR. RED GEAR UNLOCKED LIGHT FLICKERED. LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT UNLOCK FROM RETRACTED POSITION. HYD PRESSURE ANNUNCIATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE. RETURNE
- [SDR 2016FA0000339](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000339.md): Line · corroded · Jul 22, 2016 · N94RW · Cessna 414A · Crew Oxygen System
  > WHILE INITIATING COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS FOR 5 YEAR OXYGEN CYLINDER HYDRO-STATIC TEST, IT WAS NOTED THE AIRCRAFT HAD AN EXCESSIVE LEAK OF CYLINDER PRESSURE WHEN THE SYSTEM WAS CHARGED TO THE O2 OUTLETS. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THE LEAKAGE W
- [SDR 2016FA0000299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000299.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Jun 8, 2016 · N934CR · Cessna 414A · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > WHILE CRUISING AT 10,000 FEET, THE LT ENGINE STARTED VIBRATING, IDENTIFYING ON THE ENGINE INSTRUMENTS AN RPM FLUCTUATION OF +/- 300 RPMS, PROCEEDED TO REDUCE ENGINE POWER TO SEE IF IT WOULD REDUCE THE FLUCTUATION, WHICH DIDN'T HAPPEN, THEN PROCEEDED TO REDUCE
- [SDR 2016FA0000237](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000237.md): Actuator · broken · May 13, 2016 · N414FC · Cessna 414A · Autopilot System
  > DIRECT DRIVE AILERON AUTOPILOT ACTUATOR, ARC PA495A-1, WAS BROKEN INSIDE MOTOR HOUSING CAUSING THE AILERON CONTROLS TO HANG UP.
- [SDR EWFA2016FA0000022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EWFA2016FA0000022.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Jan 15, 2016 · N414PA · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NEW VIBRATION NOTICED DURING CRUISE. ONCE NORMAL DESCENT AND LANDING WAS MADE, ENGINE WAS INSPECTED AND WHOLE IN EXHAUST SIDE OF CYLINDER NR 1 DISCOVERED.
- [SDR CA150715005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150715005.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 15, 2015 · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED SLIGHTLY ABOVE NORMAL CYLINDER HEAD TEMP ON NR 2 & 4 CYLINDER AFTER LEVEL OFF AT CRUISE ALTITUDE. VISUAL INSPECTION VERIFIED FAILED CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. ECI CONFIRMED THAT THIS UNIT WAS A NEW BARREL INSTALLED AT OVERHAUL. IT WAS A F
- [SDR BGJA20150721002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BGJA20150721002.md): Pump · failed · Jul 15, 2015 · N4057C · Cessna 414A · Engine Fuel Pump
  > DURING TAKEOFF ROLL THE RIGHT ENGINE WOULD NOT MAKE FULL POWER. THE PILOT CANCELLED THE TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE SHOP. THE AIRCRAFT NEVER LEFT THE GROUND. MAINTENANCE WAS NOTIFIED AND TROUBLESHOOT THE ISSUE. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT ENGINE WASTE GATE WAS
- [SDR BGJA20150721001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BGJA20150721001.md): Wastegate Valve · failed · Jul 15, 2015 · N4057C · Cessna 414A · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, THE RT ENG WOULD NOT MAKE FULL POWER. THE PILOT CANCELLED THE TAKEOFF & RETURNED TO THE SHOP. THE ACFT NEVER LEFT THE GND. MX WAS NOTIFIED & TROUBLE SHOT THE ISSUE. THE RT ENG WASTE GATE WAS LEAKING OIL OUT OF THE CASE AT THE SEAL, THI
- [SDR BPY2015F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BPY2015F00000.md): Connecting Rod · broken · Feb 3, 2015 · N83D · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, NR 1 AND NR 2 CONNECTING RODS FAILED AT THE CRANK JOURNALS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. THE RODS BROKE BOTH CASE HALVES AND THE LT MAGNETO FROM THE CASE. REASON IS UNKNOWN. 1515.1 HRS SMOH.
- [SDR KC2R2014FA0000439](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KC2R2014FA0000439.md): Impulse Coupling · cracked · Jul 7, 2014 · N351HC · Cessna 414A · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING PERFORMANCE OF FIRST 500 HR INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN IMULSE COUPLING SHELL. CRACKS DETECTED BY NDT/MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION OF PARTS. CRACKS RADIATE FROM SHARP CORNERED FEATURE OF SHELL THAT FORMS TRIP DOGS. SUSPECT STRESS
- [SDR KC2R2014FA0000438](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KC2R2014FA0000438.md): Impulse Coupling · cracked · Jul 7, 2014 · N351HC · Cessna 414A · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING PERFORMANCE OF FIRST 500 HR INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN IMULSE COUPLING SHELL. CRACKS DETECTED BY NDT/MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION OF PARTS. CRACKS RADIATE FROM SHARP CORNERED FEATURE OF SHELL THAT FORMS TRIP DOGS. SUSPECT STRESS
- [SDR KC2R2014FA0000437](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KC2R2014FA0000437.md): Impulse Coupling · cracked · Jul 7, 2014 · N351HC · Cessna 414A · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING PERFORMANCE OF FIRST 500 HR INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN IMULSE COUPLING SHELL. CRACKS DETECTED BY NDT/MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION OF PARTS. CRACKS RADIATE FROM SHARP CORNERED FEATURE OF SHELL THAT FORMS TRIP DOGS. SUSPECT STRESS
- [SDR KC2R2014FA0000436](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KC2R2014FA0000436.md): Impulse Coupling · cracked · Jul 7, 2014 · N351HC · Cessna 414A · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING PERFORMANCE OF FIRST 500 HR INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN IMPULSE COUPLING SHELL. CRACKS DETECTED BY NDT/MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION OF PARTS. CRACKS RADIATE FROM SHARP CORNERED FEATURE OF SHELL THAT FORMS TRIP DOGS. SUSPECT STRES
- [SDR CA140624004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140624004.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jun 24, 2014 · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) OWNER REQUESTED TO HAVE LT AND RT ENGINE INTAKE PIPE GASKETS REPLACED. DURING GASKET REPLACEMENT THE CYLINDERS WERE INSPECTED INSIDE THE INTAKE PORTS RESULTING IN FINDING NR 1 AND NR 3 CYLINDERS CRACKED INSIDE THE INTAKE PORTS ON THE RT ENGINE AS WELL A
- [SDR EWFA20140402001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EWFA20140402001.md): Control Cable · broken · Mar 30, 2014 · N414PA · Cessna 414A · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > THE RT FLAP EXTEND CABLE BROKEN APPROXIMATELY 7.5 INCHES FROM THE TURN BUCKLE JUST UNDER THE HEATER DUCT. THE MALFUNCTION OCCURED ON THE APPROACH TO LANDING; WITH 15 DEGREES OF FLAPS SELECTED. PIC REPORTED HE HEARD A POP AND GRINDING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A 40 D
- [SDR 2014FA0000240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000240.md): Engine · making metal · Mar 28, 2014 · N58AW · Cessna 414A · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > ENGINE OVERHAULED ON MAY,08 2013, ENGINE FAILED ON FEB. 13, 2014 AT 6939.5 WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF METAL CONTAMINATION, STEEL, FOUND IN ENGINE OIL FILTER. REMOVED ENGINE FROM SERVICE AND SENT FOR REPAIR. RE-INSTALLED REPAIRED ENGINE MARCH 24, 2014 AT 6944.7 WIT
- [SDR N3SA2014FA0000199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3SA2014FA0000199.md): Suppressor · arced · Mar 28, 2014 · N5690C · Cessna 414A · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal
  > SMOKE IN COCKPIT AFTER ACTIVATING WINDSHIELD HEAT. WINDSHIELD SUPPRESSOR ACRED.
- [SDR BGJA20140501001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BGJA20140501001.md): Cylinder · cracked · Feb 2, 2014 · N4057C · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INSPECTION WE FOUND THE NR 3 CYLINDER TO HAVE A CRACK & WAS LEAKING FUEL DOWN ON TO THE INTAKE PIPE. PROCEEDED TO INSPECT THE CYLINDER & IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK. THE CRACK WAS BETWEEN THE 1ST & 2ND LARGE COOLING FIN BEHIND THE FUEL INJECTOR & DOW
- [SDR BGJA2013121600749](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BGJA2013121600749.md): Cylinder · cracked · Dec 16, 2013 · N4057C · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INSPECTION FOUND CYLINDER CRACKED.
- [SDR BGJA2013121600031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BGJA2013121600031.md): Cylinder · cracked · Dec 16, 2013 · N4057C · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CYLINDER CRACKED.
- [SDR 2013FA0000679](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000679.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 23, 2013 · N4057C · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED ENGINE CYLINDER.
- [SDR LZ2R2014121700041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LZ2R2014121700041.md): Cylinder · cracked · Oct 29, 2013 · N4057C · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CYLINDER CRACKED.
- [SDR LZ2R2014121700034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LZ2R2014121700034.md): Cylinder · cracked · Oct 29, 2013 · N4057C · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CYLINDER CRACKED.
- [SDR LZ2R2014121700065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LZ2R2014121700065.md): Cylinder · cracked · Oct 29, 2013 · N4057C · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CYLINDER CRACKED.
- [SDR LZ2R2014121700064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LZ2R2014121700064.md): Cylinder · cracked · Oct 29, 2013 · N4057C · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CYLINDER CRACKED.
- [SDR 2013FA0000691](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000691.md): Cylinder · cracked · Oct 29, 2013 · N4057C · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED ENGINE CYLINDER.
- [SDR 2013FA0000690](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000690.md): Cylinder · cracked · Oct 29, 2013 · N4057C · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED ENGINE CYLINDER.
- [SDR 2013FA0000689](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000689.md): Cylinder · cracked · Oct 29, 2013 · N4057C · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED ENGINE CYLINDER.
- [SDR 2013FA0000616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000616.md): Engine · damaged · Sep 27, 2013 · N414WR · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING A VISUAL INSPECTION ON RT ENGINE, FOUND FUEL STAIN ON NR 3 INTAKE TUBE. TRACED FUEL LEAK TO CRACK IN NR 3 CYLINDER. ON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND VISIBLE FUEL STAIN AND CRACK IN NR 2 CYLINDER. PERFORMED COMPRESSION CHECK ON RT ENGINE. NR 1 INTAKE LE
- [SDR 2013FA0000614](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000614.md): Collar · scored · Sep 26, 2013 · N2690T · Cessna 414A · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > TEST FLEW FOR FIRST FLIGHT AFTER INSTALLING REBUILT ENGINES. AFTER.5 HR, LT ENGINE LOST POWER AND WOULD ONLY MAINTAIN 1700 RPM. AFTER TRYING TO REGAIN POWER WITH FUEL PUMP ON AND SELECTING OTHER WING, COULD NOT GET IT TO DEVELOP ANYMORE THAN THE 1700 RPM.
- [SDR GNMA201307240001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GNMA201307240001.md): Pitot System · abnormal · Jul 23, 2013 · N6640C · Cessna 414A · Pitot/Static System
  > INSTRUMENTS RELATED TO PITOT SYS STARTED TO READ ABNORMALLY, POSSIBLE OBSTRUCTION IN PITOT SYS PLUMBING.
- [SDR MAX2013F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MAX2013F00000.md): Valve · failed · May 28, 2013 · N4677N · Cessna 414A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT. FOUND CONTROL VALVE HAD FAILED.

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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 = '414A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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