# Service difficulty reports: Cessna A188B

A list on [Cessna A188B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a188b.md).

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- [SDR CA150827002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150827002.md): Spring · failed · Aug 19, 2015 · Cessna A188B · Main Landing Gear
  > (CAN) AT ABOUT 20 MILE AN HR ON THE TAKE OFF ROLL THE LT MAIN GEAR SPRING SNAPPED OFF ABOUT 6 " UP FROM THE AXLE, CAUSING THE ACFT TO SPIN TO THE LT AND TILT UP RESULTING IN THE PROPELLER IMPACTING THE GROUND AND A SUDDEN STOPPAGE OF THE ENGINE. ACFT CAME TO R
- [SDR CA150529002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150529002.md): Engine · failed · May 26, 2015 · Cessna A188B · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > (CAN) PILOT WAS ENGAGED IN SPRAYING ACTIVITY & HAD COMPLETED 2 PASSES. PILOT NOTICED A LOSS IN ALTITUDE DURING THE TURN FOR THE 3RD PASS. PILOT ADDED POWER WITH NO ENG RESPONSE. ENG INSTRUMENT INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL, OIL PRESS, OIL TEMP, CHT. PILOT PICKED
- [SDR CA150223014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150223014.md): Strut · fractured · Feb 12, 2015 · Cessna A188B · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION, THE JURY STRUT WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE FRACTURED TRAILING EDGE DUE TO FREEZING WATER BEING TRAPPED INSIDE THE STRUT. THE SOLUTION WE PERFORMED WAS TO SEAL THE TOP OF THE STRUT WITH SILICONE TO PREVENT WATER FROM GAINING ACCESS TO THE I
- [SDR CA130904001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130904001.md): Filter · worn · Aug 30, 2013 · Cessna A188B · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) BORE SCOPE INSPECTION REVEL THAT NR 6 CYLINDER INTAKE AND EXHAUST HYDRAULIC FILTERS SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR.
- [SDR CA130625004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130625004.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jun 21, 2013 · Cessna A188B · Propeller Spinner Section
  > (CAN) WHILE REMOVING SPINNER FOR INSPECTION, CRACK FOUND ON OUTER FLANGE OF SPINNER BULKHEAD.
- [SDR CA130322005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130322005.md): Lifter · spalled · Oct 23, 2012 · Cessna A188B · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) ENGINE WAS FOUND TO HAVE SIGNIFIGANT LIFTER SPALLING AND CAMSHAFT LOBE WEAR AFTER ONLY 197.7 HRS. TTSO AND THE SAME AMOUNT OF TIME ON THE FAILED PARTS BUT THEIR TIME IS TTSN. METAL WAS FOUND IN THE SCREEN ON ROUTINE INSPECTION. ENGINE OTHERWISE GAVE NO
- [SDR CA120820006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120820006.md): Leg Assy · broken · Aug 16, 2012 · Cessna A188B · Main Landing Gear
  > (CAN) ACFT WAS ON GROUND TIED DOWN CUSTOMER WALKED BY AND NOTICED GEAR LEG BROKEN.
- [SDR 2012FA0000235](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000235.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Apr 24, 2012 · N731HB · Cessna A188B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEADS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. ALL OF THE CYLINDERS WERE INSTALLED NEW FEB 15,2012. ACFT HAS BEEN FLOWN 404.3HRS. PILOT HAD LOSE OF POWER AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT. 2 CYLINDERS FOUND CRACKED AND LEAKING DURING COMPRESSION CHECK. REMAING CYLINDERS COMPR
- [SDR CA101130009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101130009.md): Sleeve · pulled · Nov 16, 2010 · Cessna A188B · Mixture Control
  > OUTER SLEEVE THAT KEEPS THE INNER CABLE STRAIGHT PULLED OUT FROM ITS PIVOT POINT BY WEAR. CABLE WAS EXPOSED (4 INCHES OF IT) AND WOULD KINK WHEN AT FULL RICH POSITION. NEW CABLE INSTALLED (SAME P/N)
- [SDR 2008FA0000093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000093.md): Hub · cracked · Feb 4, 2008 · N731VX · Cessna A188B · Propeller Hub Section
  > PROPELLER HUB CRACKED. (K)
- [SDR 2006FA0000412](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000412.md): Thru Bolt · broken · Apr 24, 2006 · N4918R · Cessna A188B · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE ENGINE CRANKCASE THRU-BOLT BROKE. THIS THRU-BOLT IS LOCATED UNDER THE TOP OF THE OIL COOLER ADAPTER PLATE THRU TO THE NR 6 CYL TOP FRONT. IT BROKE OFF FLUSH AT THE CYL BASE WHILE IN FLIGHT. THE BOLT END WHICH BROKE OFF WITH THE CYL BASE NUT FLEW OUT THE FR
- [SDR 2005FA0001527](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001527.md): Capacitor · inoperative · Nov 3, 2005 · N53255 · Cessna A188B · Magneto/Distributor
  > OPENED PRESSURIZED MAGNETO TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. DETECTED A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL IN AFT CASE OF MAGNETO. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT IT IS DIELECTRIC FLUID FROM CAPACITOR. TESTED CAPACITOR WITH A SIMPSON METER AND WAS FOU
- [SDR CA050613009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050613009.md): Battery · corroded · Jun 9, 2005 · Cessna A188B · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (CAN) THE DURACELL BATTERIES WERE FOUND TO BE LEAKING AND CORRODED.
- [SDR AUS20031064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031064.md): Hub · cracked · Oct 17, 2003 · Cessna A188B · Propeller Hub Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED IN THREADED AREA. FOUND DURING EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION IAW AD/PMC/47 AMDT1.
- [SDR CA030611005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030611005.md): Spring · broken · Jun 5, 2003 · Cessna A188B · Control Column Section
  > (CAN) THE SPRING (P/N 1600104-1) THAT RETRACTS THE CONTROL LOCK (P/N 1613195-1) IN FLIGHT FAILED AND ALLOWED THE CONTROL LOCK ASSEMBLY TO EXTEND AND SUBSEQUENTLY PARTIALLY JAM THE CONTROL STICK. THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO DISENGAGE THE LOCK ASSEMBLY WHICH HAD JAMME
- [SDR AUS20030517](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030517.md): Hub · cracked · May 19, 2003 · Cessna A188B · Propeller Hub Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED IN BLADE SOCKET THREADED AREA.
- [SDR LU42002F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LU42002F00003.md): Hub · cracked · Nov 19, 2002 · N4904R · Cessna A188B · Propeller Hub Section
  > HUB HAS A RELEVENT CRACK INDICATION.
- [SDR 2002FA0001114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001114.md): Filter · contaminated · Jul 30, 2002 · N9639G · Cessna A188B · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer
  > THE FUEL FILTER SUFFERED CONTAMINATION TO THE POINT OF ENGINE LEANING, REDUCING POWER TO LOW TO MAINTAIN FLIGHT WHILE IN AERIAL APPLICATION WORK. THE ALTITUDE WAS APPROXIMATELY.5000 FT AGL THE SPEED OVER THE CROP WAS 115 MPH. REPOSITIONING THE FUEL FILTER S
- [SDR 2002FA0000269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000269.md): Valve Spring · failed · Feb 16, 2002 · N731LJ · Cessna A188B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, PERFORMED A COMPRESSION CHECK ON ALL ENGINE CYLINDERS. TWO CYLINDERS FAILED THE CHECK LEAKING BY THE VALVES. REMOVED CYLINDERS, DISASSEMBLED. CHECKED VALVE SPRINGS INNER AND OUTER TENSION PER CONT OVERHAUL MANUAL USING A VALVE SPRI
- [SDR 2001FA0000612](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000612.md): Brake Assy · malfunctioned · Nov 23, 2001 · N9541J · Cessna A188B · Landing Gear Brake System
  > THE PILOT STARTED THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE, THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TO ROLL, AT WHICH TIME THE PILOT APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE LEFT BRAKE WAS OPERATIONAL BUT THE RIGHT WAS FLAT. THIS CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO SWERVE TO THE LEFT HITTING A CESSNA CARAVAN DAMAGING BOTH AIRC
- [SDR 20010507CW010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010507CW010.md): Spar · cracked · Apr 23, 2001 · N731CS · Cessna A188B · Elevator, Spar/Rib
  > FOUND RIGHT ELEVATOR SPAR CRACKED AT OUTBOARD ATTACH POINT. HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HAD PREVIOUS REPAIRS WERE LOCATED DIRECTLY FORWARD OF CRACK IN ELEVATOR SPAR.
- [SDR 20010306CW001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010306CW001.md): Bellcrank · worn · Jan 1, 2001 · N4877Q · Cessna A188B · Rudder Control System
  > RUDDER BELLCRANK PN 0712309-16AGW HAD EXTREME WEAR SEVERAL PLACES, BOTH SIDES. WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED THEY ARE DIFFICULT TO INSPECT AND LUBERCATE. MADE INSPECTION PANEL TO BE ABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THIS VITAL AREA. FAILURE OF THIS PART WOULD POTENTIALLY CAU
- [SDR 99ZZZX3603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3603.md): Seat · damaged · Aug 30, 1999 · N731JY · Cessna A188B · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > PILOT SEAT SLID BACK ON LANDING CAUSING THE PILOT TO LOSE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE FRONT LEFT ROLLER HOUSING WAS FOUND SPREAD OPEN TO.4687 INCH. THE SEAT RAIL MEASURED.5000 INCH. AD 87-20-03 HAD BEEN SIGNED OFF AS ACOMPLISHED APPROX 4 MONTHS EARLIER. THE
- [SDR 99ZZZX3616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3616.md): Crankshaft · broken · Aug 17, 1999 · N91409 · Cessna A188B · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > ENGINE LOCKED UP IN-FLIGHT. FOUND REAR PULLEY NOT MOVING WHEN MOVING PROPELLER. SUSPECT CRANKSHAFT BROKEN AT NR 1/NR 2 JOURNAL. AD 87-23-08 PREVIOUSLY C/W 909 HOURS AGO.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3424.md): Skin · torn · Aug 17, 1998 · N731XR · Cessna A188B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > VIBRATION CAUSED SKIN TO TEAR AND PEEL PACK, ACTING AS A SPEED BRAKE.
- [SDR AU980830](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980830.md): Frame · corroded · Jul 16, 1998 · Cessna A188B · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > (AUS) FUSELAGE, REAR SPAR AND STUB WING TUBE FRAMES CONTAINED CORROSION PITTING.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2174.md): Muffler · cracked · Apr 24, 1998 · N9438G · Cessna A188B · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > NEW MUFFLER ASSY CRACKED ADJACENT TO WELD COMPLETELY AROUND TAILPIPE ALLOWING IT TO SEPARATE FROM MUFFLER.
- [SDR AU980371](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980371.md): Hinge · worn · Mar 23, 1998 · Cessna A188B · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) TAILPLANE AFT BOTTOM HINGE BOLTS LOOSE CAUSING HINGES PN 0732101-10 AND PN 0732101-11 TO WEAR BEYOND LIMITS. PART TC: 2,150.
- [SDR AU980370](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980370.md): Hinge · cracked · Mar 23, 1998 · Cessna A188B · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) RT OUTBOARD ELEVATOR HINGE CRACKED IN CORNER RADIUS. PART TC: 2,150.
- [SDR AU980368](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980368.md): Spar · cracked · Mar 23, 1998 · Cessna A188B · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (AUS) VERTICAL STABILIZER REAR SPAR CRACKED BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM ATTACHMENT BOLTS. SPAR HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN CRACKED AND STOP DRILLED WITH CRACKING NOW CONTINUING PAST THE STOP DRILL HOLES. CRACK LENGTHS APPROXIMATELY 12.7MM (0.5 INCH). PART TC: 2,150.
- [SDR AU980367](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980367.md): Hinge · cracked · Mar 23, 1998 · Cessna A188B · Rudder Structure
  > (AUS) TOP RUDDER HINGE CRACKED FROM CORNER RADIUS. PART TC: 2,150.
- [SDR AU980366](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980366.md): Frame · cracked · Mar 23, 1998 · Cessna A188B · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > (AUS) FUSELAGE TUBULAR FRAME CRACKED IN AREA OF RT OUTBOARD LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT POINT. PART TC: 2,150.
- [SDR AU980369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980369.md): Hinge · cracked · Feb 23, 1998 · Cessna A188B · Rudder Structure
  > (AUS) TOP AND MIDDLE RUDDER ATTACHMENT HINGES PN 0731100-7 AND PN 0731100-9 CRACKED.
- [SDR CA970915005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970915005.md): Rib · cracked · Sep 4, 1997 · Cessna A188B · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > (CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT A 100 HR INSPECTION THE AME, FOUND CRACKS AT THE WING RIBS AT STATION 22.87 AND STATION 36.12. THREE CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE SECOND AND THIRD LIGHTENING HOLE IN P/N 1621401-8 AND THREE CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD
- [SDR CA970915006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970915006.md): Rib · cracked · Sep 3, 1997 · Cessna A188B · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING A 100 HR INSPECTION, THE AME FOUND A CRACK AT THE WING RIB AT STATION 20.62. THE CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY.75 INCH LONG STARTING FROM THE LIGHTENING HOLE WHICH IS LOCATED 11 INCHES FORWARD OF THE REAR WING ATTACHMENT.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4873](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4873.md): Hub · cracked · Aug 5, 1997 · Cessna A188B · Propeller Hub Section
  > PROPELLER IN FOR RESEAL AND A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE BLADE RETENTION THREADS OF NR 1 HUB SOCKET. THE CRACK HAD NOT YET GONE THROUGH THE HUB TO THE OUTSIDE.
- [SDR 97ZZZX2930](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2930.md): Cylinder · defective · Jun 8, 1997 · N4915R · Cessna A188B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > FOLLOWING TOP OVERHAUL, NOTED A KNOCK FROM CYLINDERS 5 AND 2. FOUND NEW PISTONS WERE HITTING ON THE CYLINDER HEADS. FOUND THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BARREL DISTANCE IS SMALLER THAN OTHER CYLINDERS.
- [SDR 97ZZZX1639](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1639.md): Mount · misinstalled · Mar 21, 1997 · N9086R · Cessna A188B · Engine Mount Section
  > WHILE REMOVING ENGINE FOR MAJOR OVERHAUL, FOUND BOLTS OF THE REAR LORD MOUNTS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE INTERNAL SPACERS. APPARENTLY, BOLTS HAD BEEN REMOVED AND THE SPACERS FELL OUT OF POSITION AND THEN THE BOLTS WERE REINSTALLED.
- [SDR 97ZZZX614](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX614.md): Hub · cracked · Jan 23, 1997 · N731XN · Cessna A188B · Propeller Hub Section
  > UPON NDT (EDDY CURRENT INSP) IAW MCCAULEY SB 205B, A MICROSCOPIC CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE LOADED SIDE OF THE 3RD THREAD IN THE NR 2 BLADE SOCKET. THE HUB WAS SENT TO MCCAULEY FOR VERIFICATION.
- [SDR 96ZZZX4373](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4373.md): Cylinder · failed · Aug 13, 1996 · N9370R · Cessna A188B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 4 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE IN-FLIGHT RESULTING IN FORCED LANDING (I-35 SOUTH, SAN ANTONIO). R2 CYLINDER ASSY OPS CHECK OK.
- [SDR AU961163](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961163.md): Fitting · loose · Aug 5, 1996 · Cessna A188B · Empennage Flight Control Surfaces, Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) RUDDER LOWER ATTACHMENT FITTING NOT SECURED BY RIVETS ON TOP AND BOTTOM SIDES - SUSPECT MANUFACTURING ERROR
- [SDR EY2R9601597](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601597.md): Blade · failed · Aug 1, 1996 · Cessna A188B · Propeller Blade Section
  > BLADE SN JE035YS, SLUNG TIP WHILE IN FLT
- [SDR 96ZZZX3214](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3214.md): Control Cable · defective · Jun 12, 1996 · Cessna A188B · Aileron Control System
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, SERVICE BULLETINS WERE BEING REVIEWED. DURING REVIEW OF THESE BULLETINS, THERE WERE NUMEROUS REFERENCES TO PROBLEMS WITH PULLEYS AND CABLES IN THE AILERON SYSTEM. UPON INSPECTION OF THE AILERON CABLES, THERE WAS A CABLE FOUND TO BE
- [SDR EY2R9600789](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600789.md): Blade · corroded · Jun 1, 1996 · Cessna A188B · Propeller Blade Section
  > BLADE, SN IJ089YS, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600788](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600788.md): Blade · corroded · Jun 1, 1996 · Cessna A188B · Propeller Blade Section
  > BLADE, SN IJ120YS, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600782](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600782.md): Hub · corroded · Jun 1, 1996 · Cessna A188B · Propeller Hub Section
  > CORROSION FOUND ON HUB.
- [SDR EY2R9600781](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600781.md): Blade · corroded · Jun 1, 1996 · Cessna A188B · Propeller Blade Section
  > BLADE, SN GK05, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600780](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600780.md): Blade · corroded · Jun 1, 1996 · Cessna A188B · Propeller Blade Section
  > BLADE, SN GK56, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2149.md): Torque Tube · loose rivets · Apr 8, 1996 · N731VX · Cessna A188B · Elevator Control System
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND 6 EACH LOOSE ('WORKING') AN470AD5 RIVETS IN RIGHT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE ASSY AT TUBE/ATTACH FLANGE JOINT TO ELEVATOR ARM, PN 1234029-1AGW. FOUND DEFECT BY MOVING TRAILING EDGE OF LT AND RT ELEVATOR IN OPPOSITE UP AND DOWN MOTION
- [SDR AU960421](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960421.md): Blade · corroded · Mar 29, 1996 · Cessna A188B · Propeller Blade Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER BLADES (2OFF) CORRODED IN AREA OF BLADE BUTT OUTER FOUR THREADS

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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 = 'A188B'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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