# Service difficulty reports: Cessna A185F

A list on [Cessna A185F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185f.md).

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- [SDR 2025FA0000533](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000533.md): Fork · cracked · Aug 1, 2025 · N1292F · Cessna A185F · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > UPON INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF THE ABI 3413-01K TAIL WHEEL FORK ASSY, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED. PHOTOS UPON REQUEST.
- [SDR 2024FA0000749](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000749.md): Bracket · broken · Oct 3, 2024 · N185PM · Cessna A185F · Engine Mount Section
  > MOUNTED IN THE RT FRONT POSITION, FOUND BROKEN DURING OIL CHANGE.
- [SDR 2021FA0000286](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000286.md): Attach Fitting · broken · Sep 8, 2021 · N185BB · Cessna A185F · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > WHILE EXECUTING A WHEEL LANDING ON RWY 29 AT AWO, UPON TOUCH DOWN THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN A GENTLE DRIFT TO THE RIGHT WHICH COULD NOT BE CORRECTED WITH LEFT BRAKE OR LEFT RUDDER. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO TURN TO THE RIGHT, EXITED THE RUNWAY ONTO THE GRASS WHERE IT
- [SDR 2020FA0000564](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000564.md): Spar · corroded · Nov 15, 2020 · N185DV · Cessna A185F · Wing Spar
  > THE AIRCRAFT CABIN HEADLINER WAS REMOVED FOR MAINTENANCE. AFTER REMOVAL, SEVERE INTERGRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE CARRY THROUGH SPAR. THIS RENDERED THE SPAR UNAIRWORTHY AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THERE WAS
- [SDR ERHA20200805673](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERHA20200805673.md): Bracket · cracked · Jul 31, 2020 · N125KT · Cessna A185F · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN BOTH LH AND RH TAILWHEEL STEERING BELLCRANK BRACKETS DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION. PN-0712039-1. THESE BRACKETS HOLD THE BELLCRANK THAT COMBINES THE INPUT FOR AIR RUDDER AND TAIL WHEEL STEERING. CRACKS ORIGINATED IN BOTH BRACKETS FROM TH
- [SDR 2016FA0000654](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000654.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
- [SDR 2016FA0000653](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000653.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
- [SDR 2016FA0000652](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000652.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
- [SDR 2016FA0000651](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000651.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
- [SDR 2016FA0000650](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000650.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
- [SDR 2016FA0000649](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000649.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
- [SDR 2016FA0000648](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000648.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
- [SDR 2016FA0000647](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000647.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
- [SDR 2016FA0000646](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000646.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
- [SDR 2016FA0000645](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000645.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
- [SDR 2016FA0000644](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000644.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 8, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTERS WHICH CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT IS SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
- [SDR 2016FA0000643](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000643.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 7, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTERS, WHICH CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT HAVE SPALLED AND CORRODED. THE LIFTERS WERE REPLACED.
- [SDR 2016FA0000585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000585.md): Lifter · spalled · Nov 30, 2016 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTERS WHICH CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT HAVE BEGUN TO SPALL AND PIT. THERE IS ONLY 268.2 HOURS SINCE THE ENGINE WAS REPAIRED AND THE LIFTERS WERE REPLACED DUE TO A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THE OLD LIFTERS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A CHRONIC PROBLEM AS IT HAS
- [SDR 2017FA0000583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000583.md): Spring · worn · Nov 11, 2016 · N4918Q · Cessna A185F · Landing Gear Brake System
  > SPRING TENSION WEAKENED OVER TIME AND DEFORMED CAUSING BLOCKAGE AND INABILITY TO PROPERLY BLEED AND SERVICE SYSTEM CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE ON LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT GROUND LOOP WITH DAMAGE TO RT WING AND RT HORIZONTAL.
- [SDR CA160105006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160105006.md): Yoke · corroded · Dec 22, 2015 · Cessna A185F · Control Column Section
  > (CAN) DURING VISUAL INSPECTION OF CONTROL YOKE ASSEMBLY, PN 0760030-1, HOLE NOTED IN HORIZONTAL STEEL TUBE ON LT SIDE OF CONTROL YOKE WELDED ASSEMBLY, PN 0711850-1, APP. 2" FROM WELDED JOINT TO VERTICAL TUBE. HOLE APPROXIMATELY.2" ACROSS AND OVAL IN SHAPE. O
- [SDR H0VC2015121501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/H0VC2015121501.md): Hydraulic Line · chafed · Dec 7, 2015 · N6590E · Cessna A185F · Hydraulic System, Main
  > ONE OF THE 5052-O-4 HYD LINES IN THE LT FLOAT WAS ROUTED BEHIND A FIBERGLASS STRUCTURE. A HOLE WAS WORN INTO THE LINE WHERE IT HAS RESTED AGAINST THE STRUCTURE. THE RESULTING LOSS OF HYD FLUID CAUSED THE MLG TO FREE FALL FROM THE RETRACTED POSITION. THE NLG
- [SDR 6NAR2015FA0000567](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/6NAR2015FA0000567.md): Motor · failed · Oct 12, 2015 · N535WC · Cessna A185F · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > CUSTOMER LANDED WITH GEAR UP ON PONTOONS. OPERATED BACKUP HYDRAULIC HAND PUMP AND GEAR EXTENDED NORMALLY. TROUBLESHOOT HYDRAULIC MOTOR AND FUND THE COUPLING BETWEEN THE MOTOR AND PUMP HAD BROKEN. ALSO NOTED THE MOTOR SHAFT VERY HARD TO TURN. FOUND HYDRAULI
- [SDR 2015FA0000601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000601.md): Lifter · spalled · Oct 6, 2015 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > UNDER NORMAL OPERATIONS THE ENGINE DEVELOPED ALMOST ALL SPALLED VALVE LIFTERS AND CAM TO THE DEGREE NEEDING REPLACEMENT OF ALL LIFTERS AND THE CAM. TIME SINCE REBUILD 1092 HRS. THIS IS THE 3RD ENGINE TO SUFFER THIS TYPE OF OCCURRENCE IN 3 YRS. CAUSE IS UNKN
- [SDR 2015FA0000600](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000600.md): Lifter · spalled · Oct 6, 2015 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > UNDER NORMAL OPERATIONS THE ENGINE DEVELOPED ALMOST ALL SPALLED VALVE LIFTERS AND CAM TO THE DEGREE NEEDING REPLACEMENT OF ALL LIFTERS AND THE CAM. TIME SINCE REBUILD 677 HRS. THIS IS THE 3RD ENGINE TO SUFFER THIS TYPE OF OCCURRENCE IN 3 YRS. CAUSE IS UNKNO
- [SDR 2015FA0000599](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000599.md): Lifter · spalled · Oct 6, 2015 · N185PR · Cessna A185F · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > UNDER NORMAL OPERATIONS THE ENGINE DEVELOPED ALMOST ALL SPALLED VALVE LIFTERS AND CAM TO THE DEGREE NEEDING REPLACEMENT OF ALL LIFTERS AND THE CAM. THIS IS THE 3RD ENGINE TO SUFFER THIS TYPE OF OCCURRENCE IN 3 YEARS. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE
- [SDR CA151007015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151007015.md): Shroud · broken · Oct 2, 2015 · Cessna A185F · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (CAN) PILOTS NOTED BANGING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AT LOW IDLE. ENGINE SHUTDOWN, COWLING WAS REMOVED. HEAT MUFFLER SHROUD WAS FOUND BROKEN AND BANGING AGAINST ENGINE MOUNT. HEAT MUFFLER WAS INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE NONE WAS FOUND. NEW HEATER SHROUD WAS INSTALL
- [SDR CA150922007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150922007.md): Rod · worn · Sep 15, 2015 · Cessna A185F · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) THROTTLE AND CONTROL ASSY. LINK AND ROD FOUND SEVERELY WORN. THIS CONTROL WAS A TCM WARRANTY REPLACEMENT AT 437.5 ENG. TSO FOR S/N A12LA013R, IT WAS WORN AS WELL IN THE SAME AREA.THE WAVE WASHER P/N 625327-2 WHICH KEEPS TENSION ON THE LINK WEARS WITH VI
- [SDR ZM9C2015FA0000433](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZM9C2015FA0000433.md): Mount · cracked · Jun 1, 2015 · N1238F · Cessna A185F · Engine Mount Section
  > CRACKS VISUALLY IDENTIFIED IN 3 LOCATIONS ON ENGINE MOUNT, 0751003-31. MOUNT IS APPROVED BY MFG FOR INSTALLATION WITH 2 BLADE PROP ONLY. ACFT IS APPROVED BY STC FOR INSTALLATION OF ENGINE AND 3 BLADE PROP WITH THIS MOUNT.
- [SDR CA150601011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150601011.md): Cable · loose · May 26, 2015 · Cessna A185F · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) DURING A TRAINING FLIGHT, THE PILOTS NOTICED THAT THE WATER RUDDERS WERE NOT RESPONDING. THE ACFT FLEW TO THE MX FACILITY WHERE THEY LANDED UNEVENTFULLY & RECEIVED A TOW TO THE DOCK. THE MX ENGINEER FOUND THAT THE WATER RUDDER DIRECT CABLE WAS FOUND AD
- [SDR 2015F00081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015F00081.md): Stringer · cracked · Apr 1, 2015 · N3868Q · Cessna A185F · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > DURING A YEARLY FLOAT REMOVAL, FOUND A CRACK IN BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL STRINGERS. THESE CRACKS WERE AT BOTH REAR ATTACH POINTS FOR THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.
- [SDR CA150330004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150330004.md): Attach Fitting · cracked · Mar 30, 2015 · Cessna A185F · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) DURING REMOVAL OF ACFT SEAPLANE FLOATS FOR ACFT CORROSION INSPECTIONS, IT WAS FOUND THAT BOTH RT AND LT FORWARD FUSELAGE ATTACH FITTINGS WERE CRACKED. BOTH FITTINGS WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT AT THE REINSTALLAION OF THE FLOAT ASSEMBLIES.
- [SDR CA140714013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140714013.md): Elt · no test · Jul 14, 2014 · Cessna A185F · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (CAN) WHILE TESTING THE ELT ON ITS ANNUAL CERTIFICATION AS PER CAR 571 APPENDIX G FOUND UNIT HAD NO MODULATION ON 121.5 MGHZ. UNIT REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
- [SDR CA140509011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140509011.md): Strut · cracked · May 8, 2014 · Cessna A185F · Wing Main, Frame Structure
  > (CAN) THE LT FUSELAGE WING STRUT ATTACH FITTING AFT DOUBLER PLATE WAS FOUND CRACKED WHILE COMPLYING WITH THE MFG SID INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA140217023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140217023.md): Nut · detached · Feb 14, 2014 · Cessna A185F · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > (CAN) WHILE THE PILOT WAS ON THE ACFT, ON FLOATS, HEARD SOMETHING FALL INTO THE WATER. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NUT HAD FALLEN OFF 1 OF THE FRONT THROUGH BOLTS, CYLINDER BASE NUT. THE NUT ON THE OTHER END HAD BACKED OFF, BUT THE OIL C
- [SDR CA140113012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140113012.md): Support · cracked · Jan 10, 2014 · Cessna A185F · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE INBD FLAP HANGAR SUPPORT ON THE LT WING WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE FLAP HANGAR SUPPORT RIBS WERE REPLACED WITH NEW RIBS, PN 0523231-7, 0523231-8 TO RECTIFY THE DEFECTS.
- [SDR CA131218010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131218010.md): Lifter · damaged · Dec 18, 2013 · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) WHEN THE LIFTER WAS REMOVED FOR BLEEDING AFTER A CYLINDER, IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT SIZE CHUNK MISSING FROM THE LIFTER FACE. THE ASSOCIATED CAM LOBE WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION, THE LIFTER WAS REPLACED AND THE ENGIN
- [SDR CA131211001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131211001.md): Landing Gear · collapsed · Dec 11, 2013 · Cessna A185F · Main Landing Gear
  > (CAN) ACFT WAS TAXIING AROUND APRON, AND WHILE MAKING A RT TURN THE LT MAIN GEAR IN INADVERTENTLY COLLAPSED. PERFORMED ENGINE GROUND RUN TO RUN HYDRAULICS, HAS STC SA7GL INSTALLED, PUT SWITCH TO EXTEND GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED, RELEASED ACFT OFF OF FLOATS, CONFIR
- [SDR CA131209014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131209014.md): Seal · leaking · Dec 9, 2013 · Cessna A185F · Fuel Boost Pump
  > (CAN) CUSTOMER REPORTS FUEL LEAKS FROM ELECTRIC FUEL BOOST PUMP WHEN OPERATING: TROUBLESHOOTING CARRIED OUT AND FOUND FUEL LEAKS FROM ELECTRIC FUEL BOOST PUMP MOTOR SHAFT SEAL WHILE OPERATING. REMOVED PN 4140-00-17.
- [SDR 2013F00177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013F00177.md): Engine · shutdown · Aug 30, 2013 · N6590E · Cessna A185F · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER DROPPING OFF PASSENGERS, EXPERIENCED A TOTAL ENGINE SHUTDOWN. AFTER SAFELY LANDING, USED ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP TO RESTART ENGINE. WITH A SUCCESSFUL START, RESUMED TRIP. AGAIN ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER, EXPERIANCED TOTAL ENGINE S
- [SDR CA130814003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130814003.md): Collector · cracked · Aug 13, 2013 · Cessna A185F · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (CAN) DURING CLIMB OUT AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PILOT HEARD A LOUDER THAN NORMAL ENGINE NOISE. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL, SO THE PILOT FLEW TO THE MAINTENANCE FACILITY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE RT EXHAUST COLLECTOR WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT THE ELBOW.
- [SDR CA130605011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130605011.md): Exhaust Duct · cracked · Jun 4, 2013 · Cessna A185F · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE RT EXHAUST COLLECTOR, PN 0750238-47AWL, TSN:96.7 HRS, WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE EXHAUST COLLECTOR WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW COLLECTOR, PN 0750238-47AWL TO RECTIFY THE DEFECT.
- [SDR CA130605005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130605005.md): Bracket · bent · May 24, 2013 · Cessna A185F · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (CAN) COULD NOT RETRACT FLAPS ON MORNING RUN UP. BRACKET BENT LOW ENOUGH FOR UPPER IN INBD FLAP ATTACHMENT TO INTERFERE WITH MOVEMENT. PREVENTING FLAP FROM RETRACTING. PREVIOUS FLIGHT CONDITION THAT COULD ACCOUNT FOR BENT BRACKET IS THAT THIS 185 FLOAT PLAN
- [SDR CA130515016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130515016.md): Bracket · damaged · May 15, 2013 · Cessna A185F · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE NOSE GEAR SLIDE BRACKETS, THE RT AND LT SLIDE TRUCKS WERE FOUND CORRODED AT THE SLIDE PIVOT AS WELL AS CRACKS WERE FOUND AT THE OTBD EDGES. THE SLIDE TRUCKS WERE REPLACED WITH NEW, PN 35A-42124 TO RECTIFY THE DEFECTS.
- [SDR CA130515004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130515004.md): Bracket · damaged · May 15, 2013 · Cessna A185F · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE RT AND LT NLG SLIDE BRACKETS WERE FOUND CORRODED AND DEFORMED CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN BOTH NLG LEG ASSEMBLIES. THE GEAR WAS DISASSEMBLED AND THE SLIDE BRACKETS, P/N 35A-42022L AND PN 35A-42022R WERE REPLACED WITH NEW
- [SDR TL7C201304240001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TL7C201304240001.md): Yoke · broken · Mar 8, 2013 · N185FK · Cessna A185F · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > WHILE TAXIING ON A SNOW COVERED LAKE, THE PILOT INITIATED A LEFT TURN, THE RIGHT WENT INTO SOME OVERFLOW, THE OTBD WELDS ON THE SKI YOKE BROKE, THE TIRE/WHEEL WENT INTO THE SNOW AND THE ACFT WENT ONTO ITS BACK.
- [SDR 2012FA0000684](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000684.md): Bolt · sheared · Sep 13, 2012 · N4786Q · Cessna A185F · Main Landing Gear
  > AFT HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR BOLT WAS FOUND TO BE SHEARED IN HALF AND DISPLACED FROM ITS DESIGNED LOCATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED DURING SKI ACTUATION WHILE AIRBORNE, FOLLOWING USE ON HARD/BREAKABLE CRUST SNOW SURFACES DURING PREVIOUS FLIGHTS. FURTHER INSPECTION OF
- [SDR CA120824008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120824008.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Aug 5, 2012 · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) NR 1 CYLINDER CRACKED IN THE HEAD DURING CLIMB ABOUT 10 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT. ACFT RETURNED TO BASE FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING.
- [SDR CA120723018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120723018.md): Line · cut · Jul 19, 2012 · Cessna A185F · Manifold Pressure (MP) Indicating
  > (CAN) PILOT CAME IN REPORTING LOWER ENGINE POWER AND HIGHER THAN NORMAL MANIFOLD PRESSURE AT LOW POWER SETTINGS, AME FOUND MANIFOLD PRESSURE FIREWALL TO GAGE LINE ASSY HAD BEEN FIELD REPAIRED USING ALUMINUM TAPE. LINE R & R WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR CA120717006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120717006.md): Landing Gear · malfunctioned · Jul 16, 2012 · Cessna A185F · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) RIGHT MAIN GEAR CYCLE DID NOT COMPLETE ON APPROACH. GEAR CYCLE WAS SLOW AND NOT COMPLETELY SMOOTH. THE GEAR WAS INSPECTED AND THE RT PIVOT POINTS WERE LUBRICATED. THE GEAR THEN CYCLED NORMALLY. WE HAVE REVISED OUR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TO DECREASE THE L
- [SDR 2012FA0000461](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000461.md): Bellcrank · damaged · Jun 30, 2012 · N3868Q · Cessna A185F · Landing Gear Steering System
  > DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND BELLCRANKS TO HAVE VERY ELONGATED HOLES WHERE THE STEEL STEERING SPRINGS HOOK ON TO THE BELLCRANKS. THEY WERE CLOSE TO FAILURE. IT IS A TOUGH PLACE TO INSPECT WITH A MIRROR, BUT A BOROSCOPE MADE IT EASIER.

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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 = 'A185F'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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