# Service difficulty reports: Cessna A185E

A list on [Cessna A185E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185e.md).

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- [SDR CA190730023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190730023.md): Rudder Pedal · cracked · Jun 25, 2019 · Cessna A185E · Rudder Control System
  > (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS NOTICED ON THE RUDDER TORQUE TUBE ATTACHMENT ARM, THE ARM WHICH CONNECTS THE RUDDER CABLE TO THE RUDDER TQ TUBE. THE ATTACHMENT ARM WAS CRACKED WHERE IT IS WELDED TO THE RUDDER TORQUE TUBE, THE RUDDER
- [SDR CA190730024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190730024.md): Adjuster · cracked · Jun 25, 2019 · Cessna A185E · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > (CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE PILOT SEAT BACK CAM WAS NOTICED TO BE LOOSE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE CAM-SEAT BACK ADJUST ARM WAS BROKEN, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REPLACED THE CAM WITH A SERVICEABLE CAM TO RECTIFY THE DEFECT. ALL WORK PERFORME
- [SDR CA151214012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151214012.md): Nut · split · Dec 11, 2015 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE NR 6 CYLINDER FORWARD UPPER THROUGH STUD NUT WAS FOUND SPLIT. THE NUT WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW NUT, PN SA652541, BN 143819, AND TORQUE TO THE CORRECT VALUE IAW THE APPLICABLE MM.
- [SDR CA140908019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140908019.md): Rod · worn · Sep 1, 2014 · Cessna A185E · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) DURING A ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION, THE FUEL METERING ROD AND LINK ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND EXCESSIVELY WORN. THE METERING ROD AND LINK ASSY WERE REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE ROD ASSY TO RECTIFY THE DEFECT. PART TT 677.7 HRS (TC# 20140908019)
- [SDR CA131104012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131104012.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 1, 2013 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) UPON REMOVING ACFT FROM WATER FOR WINTER STORAGE, ACFT ENGINE WAS INHIBITED/SCREEN CHECKED. COMPRESSIONS OF ALL CYLINDER WERE CHECKED, CYLINDER NR 1 WAS CRACKED SEPARATING BETWEEN COOLING FINS ON HEAD. CYLINDER 2, 4, 6 WERE CRACKED BETWEEN TOP SPARKPLU
- [SDR CA130412014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130412014.md): Magneto · multiple fail · Apr 11, 2013 · Cessna A185E · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) IMPULSE COUPLING CAM CRACKED AT KEYWAY, FOUND EXCESSIVE ANTISEIZE AND EXCESSIVE RETAINER NUT TORQUE AT FACTORY ASSY, BOTH CAPACITOR O-RING SEALS ROTTED BY OZONE (3-NEW NEEDLE BEARING CAME WITH LIGHT WHITE GRERASE WHICH ON 1ST 100HRS INSPECTIONS IS FOU
- [SDR CA130205003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130205003.md): Fitting · cracked · Jan 31, 2013 · Cessna A185E · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (CAN) DURING REASSEMBLY AFTER REPAIR, THE LT MAIN GEAR SADDLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE CORROSION ON LOWER FORWARD EDGE. UPON A CLOSER INSPECTION OF THE AREA, A STRESS CRACK WAS DISCOVERED UNDER THE CORROSION. THE GEAR SADDLE WAS R & R WITH NEW TO RECTIFY THE DEFECT
- [SDR CA120919009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120919009.md): Hub · cracked · Sep 18, 2012 · Cessna A185E · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER LEAKING RED DYE. INSPECTION OF PROP FOUND CRACKED HUB.
- [SDR CA120911007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120911007.md): Exhaust Duct · cracked · Sep 7, 2012 · Cessna A185E · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (CAN) EXHAUST Y PIPE, CRACKED INTERNALLY AT THE JUNCTION OF LT AND RT HAND EXHAUST BANK. IF MATERIAL BREAKS FREE IT WILL GO DIRECTLY INTO THE INLET OF THE TURBO CHARGER. THIS EXHAUST SYS IS MFG AND INSTALLED UNDER STC SE00215DE AND STC SA00214DE.
- [SDR CA120830002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120830002.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · Aug 30, 2012 · Cessna A185E · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) ACFT APPLIED POWER FOR TAKEOFF AND ENGINE DID NOT ACCELERATE PAST IDLE. FCU REPLACED AND GROUND TESTED SERVICEABLE. NOT FURTHER PROBLEMS NOTED.
- [SDR CA120419003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120419003.md): Bearing · delaminated · Mar 29, 2012 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) OIL FILTER CONTAMINATION DELAMINATION MAIN BEARING.
- [SDR CA120117004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120117004.md): Mount · broken · Dec 23, 2011 · Cessna A185E · Engine Mount Section
  > (CAN) THE RT FORWARD ENGINE MOUNT LEG BROKE INTO 2 PIECES. THE PIECES REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE MOUNT.
- [SDR CA111101006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111101006.md): Alternator · unserviceable · Oct 27, 2011 · Cessna A185E · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) BATTERY DISCHARGE NOTED DURING FLIGHT. ALTERNATOR FOUND U/S AND REPLACED.
- [SDR CA111021011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111021011.md): Clamp · cracked · Oct 21, 2011 · Cessna A185E · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION, THE AME FOUND THE SPREADER BAR ASSY CRACKED AT AFT INBD BOTTOM BESIDE SPREADER BAR CLAMP ON CENTER LINE OF SPREADER BAR. SPREADER BAR ASSY REPLACED.
- [SDR 5ASR2011323001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/5ASR2011323001.md): Adc · failed · Mar 11, 2011 · N1999U · Cessna A185E · Air Data Computer
  > ADC FAILED, 2 YEAR INSPECTION OF ALTITUDE ACCURACY.
- [SDR CA110218007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110218007.md): Channel · cracked · Feb 17, 2011 · Cessna A185E · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > DURING THE REPAIR OF THE STABILIZER WHILE REPLACING THE BRACKETS DUE TO CRACKS, IT WAS ALSO FOUND THAT THE CHANNEL WAS CRACKED (PN 0723603-1), BRACKETS AND CHANNEL REPLACED.
- [SDR CA100920009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100920009.md): Bushing · missing · Sep 1, 2010 · Cessna A185E · Elevator Tab Control System
  > (CAN) DURING A INSPECTION, FOUND BUSHING (0712500-14) MISSING OUT OF HOUSING HINGE ASSY (PN 0712500-6), BUSHING HAD FALLEN OUT OF ASSY AND TRIM JACK, HINGE ASSY WAS ABLE TO MOVE VERTICALLY ON HINGE BUSHING. TRIM JACKS REMOVED, HOUSING ASSY REPLACED AND TRIM J
- [SDR CA100224013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100224013.md): Solenoid · failed · Feb 18, 2010 · Cessna A185E · Engine Starter
  > (CAN) STARTER SOLENOID STAYED CLOSED WHEN NOT SELECTED. RESULTED IN THE THE STARTER TURNING THE ENGINE OVER AS SOON AS THE MASTER IS TURNED ON EVEN THOUGH THE STARTER HAD NOT BEEN SELECTED. (TC 20100224013)
- [SDR CA100224012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100224012.md): Solenoid · failed · Feb 15, 2010 · Cessna A185E · Engine Starter
  > (CAN) STARTER SOLENOID STAYED CLOSED WHEN NOT SELECTED. RESULTED IN THE STARTER TURNING THE ENGINE OVER AS SOON AS THE MASTER IS TURNED ON EVEN THOUGH THE STARTER HAD NOT BEEN SELECTED. THIS IS THE 2ND SOLENOID IN 15 HOURS. FIRST SINCE NEW STARTER AND DIODE. (
- [SDR CA090902009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090902009.md): Crankshaft · broken · Aug 21, 2009 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > IN FLIGHT FAILURE OF CRANKSHAFT AT THE NR 2 BEARING LOCATION. ACFT LANDED SAFELY.
- [SDR CA090619016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090619016.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Jun 16, 2009 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) AFTER LEAKAGE TEST, FOUND 1 CYL CRACKED, CUSTOMER REQUESTED TO REMOVE OTHER CYL AND INSPECT INTERNALLY. FOUND 3 OTHER CYL TO HAVE CRACKS STARTING (SN 002464, SN 002369, E46980). CYLINDERS REPLACED.
- [SDR CA090619014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090619014.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Jun 16, 2009 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED VIBRATION, ACFT REMOVED FROM WATER AND LEAKAGE TEST COMPLETED REVEALING LEAKING CYLINDER. PROBLEM CYLINDER REMOVED (SN 002379), INSPECTED INTERNALY, FOUND CRACKED, CYLINDER REPLACED WITH NEW.
- [SDR CA090615005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090615005.md): Pushrod · bent · Jun 12, 2009 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) DURING A CYLINDER CHANGE, PUSHROD WAS FOUND TO BE BENT, REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR CA080930004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080930004.md): Yoke · corroded · Sep 29, 2008 · Cessna A185E · Elevator Control System
  > (CAN) ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND CORRODED WHEN INSPECTED IAW SEB01-3.
- [SDR CA080908007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080908007.md): Riser · cracked · Aug 28, 2008 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION AME FOUND RT EXHAUST STACK CRACKED AT NR 5 CYLINDER, PART WAS REPLACED WITH PART NR 0750161-31.
- [SDR CA080917008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080917008.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Aug 8, 2008 · Cessna A185E · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > (CAN) DURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION AN AME FOUND CRACKS IN LOWER LT AND RT CORNER AT REAR FRONT ATTACH, WHICH HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED AND HAS CRACKED AGAIN.
- [SDR CA080229005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080229005.md): Bracket · broken · Feb 29, 2008 · Cessna A185E · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (CAN) ON PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, PILOT FOUND WHEN FLAPS EXTENDED, LT FLAP HAD NO TENSION, AND COULD BE LIFTED TO THE RETRACT POSITION, POTENTIALLY CAUSING DISIMILAR LIFT WHEN ACTIVATED IN FLIGHT. INSPECTED AREA, AND FOUND LT BRACKET BROKEN AT F.S. 65.33, IB MOU
- [SDR CA080225011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080225011.md): Control Cable · frayed · Feb 11, 2008 · Cessna A185E · Elevator Control System
  > (CAN) LWR ELEVATOR CABLE FRAYED AT BULKHEAD STA 140 AT THE PHENOLIC BLOCK.
- [SDR CA080225010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080225010.md): Control Cable · frayed · Feb 4, 2008 · Cessna A185E · Elevator Control System
  > (CAN) LWR ELEVATOR CABLE FRAYED AT BULKHEAD STA140 AT PHENOLIC BLOCK.
- [SDR CA071011002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071011002.md): Muffler · cracked · Oct 3, 2007 · Cessna A185E · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (CAN) MUFFLER CRACKED AROUND PIPE AFTER BACKFIRE. (TC NR 20071011002)
- [SDR CA070801005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070801005.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 20, 2007 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION FOUND NR 5 CYLINDER CRACKED AT SPARK PLUG HOLE. (TC NR 20070801005)
- [SDR CA070801004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070801004.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 20, 2007 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION FOUND 6 CYLINDER CRACKED AT SPARK PLUG HOLE. (TC NR 20070801004)
- [SDR CA070703004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070703004.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jun 13, 2007 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) CYLINDER CRACKED FROM FUEL INJECTOR TO SPARK PLUG HOLE, CRACK FOUND DURING 100 HR INSPECTION (TC NR 20070703004)
- [SDR UIEA200700171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA200700171.md): Skin · cracked · Apr 6, 2007 · N561MC · Cessna A185E · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > M/DECK L2 DOOR FWD CUT-OUT REVEAL CRACK AT LWR AREA. CRACK REMOVED AND REPAIRED AS PER SRM 53-10-04 FIG 84.
- [SDR CA070528003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070528003.md): Hub · cracked · Mar 19, 2007 · Cessna A185E · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR OVERHAUL AT 10 YEARS CALENDAR TIME, FOUND HUB THREADS CRACKED, FOUND ONE BLADE THREAD CRACKED, FOUND ONE BLADE RETENTION NUT CRACKED. FAA AD 91-15-04 APPLIED TO THIS PROPELLER FOR INITIAL INSPECTION AND MODIFICATION WHICH HAD BEEN
- [SDR CA070528006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070528006.md): Blade · cracked · Mar 1, 2007 · Cessna A185E · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR OVERHAUL AT 10 YEARS CALENDAR TIME, AT THAT TIME THE PROPELLER HAD BEEN INSPECTED PER AIRWORTHINESS MANUAL PART VI APPENDIX C (4). THE LAST OVERHAUL COMPLETED WAS OCTOBER 1991. FOUND BOTH BLADE THREADS CRACKED. FAA AD 91-15-04 AP
- [SDR CA070222003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070222003.md): Bracket · cracked · Feb 22, 2007 · Cessna A185E · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure
  > (CAN) HORIZONTAL STABILIZERS REMOVED FOR REPAIR. AFT ATTACHMENT POINT REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS PN 0732101-4 REPLACED WITH NEW. ADJACENT RIVETS REPLACED. TAIL RE-ASSEMBLED. DUAL INSPECTED. (TC NR 20070222003)
- [SDR CA070731004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070731004.md): Bellcrank · cracked · Oct 23, 2006 · Cessna A185E · Rudder Control System
  > (CAN) BELLCRANK HAS CRACKS ADJACENT TO AN3 BOLT HOLES. (TC NR 20070731004)
- [SDR CA061005002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061005002.md): Rivet · loose · Oct 5, 2006 · Cessna A185E · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) THE AIRCRAFT WAS DISASSEMBLED. IT WAS NOTED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL LOOSE AND SMOKING FASTENERS THROUGH RT AFT WING FITTING BRACKET IN FUSELAGE. REFERENCED MFG PART MANUAL P527-12 FIGURE 30 INDEX NR 99. (TC NR 20061005002)
- [SDR CA060705005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060705005.md): Rheostat · malfunctioned · Jul 5, 2006 · Cessna A185E · Passenger Compartment Lighting
  > (CAN) AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE SEARCH ON TRANSPORT CANADA`S WEB SITE DID NOT SHOW 93-24-15 APPLYING TO THIS AIRCRAFT. IT APPEARS THAT THE MODEL APPLICABILITY SECTION OF THE FAA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE IS INCORRECT. (TC# 20060705005)
- [SDR CA060608003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060608003.md): Shaft · damaged · Jun 8, 2006 · Cessna A185E · Control Column Section
  > (CAN) ON INSP, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RT AND LT CONTROL WHEELS WERE LOOSE ON THE CONTROL SHAFTS. AVION RESEARCH STC 00709LA HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN INSTALLED TO REPLACE THE CONTROL WHEELS, HOWEVER, THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CW-8001 REV1 FEB26/98 DO NOT ADDRESS
- [SDR CA070716004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070716004.md): Cylinder · cracked · May 11, 2006 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) NR 4 CYLINDER FOUND CRACKED DURING INSPECTION (TC IN20070716004)
- [SDR CA060514004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060514004.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Apr 12, 2006 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) CYLINDERS 3, 1, AND 3 REPLACED DUE TO CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. ALL CYLINDERS ON THIS ENGINE WHERE REPLACED AT 347.7 HRS SINCE OVERHAUL IAW E.C.I. SB 04-1. (TC NR 20060514004)
- [SDR CA060619003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060619003.md): Hub · cracked · Feb 17, 2006 · Cessna A185E · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER D2A34C58-NO, SERIAL NR 705814, WORK ORDER NR T68807, C-FYJJ. PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR 10 YEAR OVERHAUL. LAST OVERHAUL MARCH 1996, NOW 800.5 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. FOUND HUB D4716, SERIAL NR 705814, CRACKED IN THREADS THAT THE BLADE RETENTION NU
- [SDR CA060619001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060619001.md): Blade · cracked · Feb 17, 2006 · Cessna A185E · Propeller Blade Section
  > PROPELLER D2A34C58, SERIAL NR 705814, WORK ORDER NR T68807, C-FYJJ. PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR 10 YEAR OVERHAUL. LAST OVERHAUL MARCH 1996, NOW 800.5 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. FOUND BLADE S-90AT-4, SERIAL NR C75151YS, CRACKED IN BLADE THREADS, FOUND WITH EDDY CURREN
- [SDR LGD2005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LGD2005F00000.md): Landing Gear · collapsed · Nov 17, 2005 · N771X · Cessna A185E · Main Landing Gear
  > GEAR BROKE ON LANDING ROLLOUT EST. 700 HOURS ON 3600 FLUIDINE SKIS, EST 7,000 HRS ON WHEEL ADAPTERS WITH 8:50 X 10 TIRES. RECOMMEND INSPECTIONS OR LIFE LIMITED PART, BROKE OFF AT TOP BOLT HOLES. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0000947](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000947.md): Collar · missing · Jun 30, 2005 · N4530F · Cessna A185E · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > THE AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED. DISASSEMBLY REVEALED THAT THE TAIL WHEEL-LOCKING COLLAR WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THE TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY. ALSO, THE STEERING NOTCH ON THE TAILWHEEL STEERING ARM WAS WORN SO THAT A LIGHT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE BY HAND WOULD ALLOW THE TAILWHE
- [SDR CA050615009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050615009.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Jun 12, 2005 · Cessna A185E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) AS PROPELLER WAS ROTATED, AIR WAS HEARD ESCAPING FROM NR 2 CYLINDER. A CYLINDER LEAKAGE CHECK WAS CARRIED OUT TO CONFIRM LEAKAGE, AND A SOAP/WATER SOLUTION USED TO LOCATE THE CRACK. CRACK WAS LOCATED IN CYLINDER HEAD ABOVE EXHAUST VALVE AREA. CYLINDER
- [SDR CA050320001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050320001.md): Bracket · cracked · Mar 12, 2005 · Cessna A185E · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION SHEARED RIVETS WERE FOUND. THE RIVETS WERE REPLACED AND THE BRACKET WAS LPID IAW THE SRM. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN TO A REPAIR FACILITY ON A FERRY FLIGHT PERMIT.
- [SDR CA050317005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050317005.md): Hub · corroded · Mar 9, 2005 · Cessna A185E · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER DISMANTLED FOR 10 YEAR O/H. 1-S90AT-4 BLADE, 1 C58 HUB AND 2-A3054 FERRULES U/S DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. PROPELLER HAS EXCEEDED THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMENDED CALENDAR TBO BY 4 YRS.

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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 = 'A185E'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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