# Service difficulty reports: Cessna DC6B

A list on [Cessna DC6B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-dc6b.md).

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- [SDR FXGA20190408001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA20190408001.md): Propeller · malfunctioned · Apr 5, 2019 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Propeller System
  > #4 PROPELLER RUNAWAY DURING CLIMB. #4 TACH NEVER EXCEEDED 2800 RPM PRIOR TO FEATHER. PRIOR TO RUNAWAY #4 BMEP AND #4 OIL QUANTITY WAS DROPPING SLOW. BMEP WAS @ 80 PSI WHEN FEATHERED
- [SDR FXGA201802221804](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201802221804.md): Shield · corroded · Feb 22, 2018 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > REPLACEMENT OF SHIELDS IN FWD AILERON CROSS. TO REPLACE CORRODED AND CRACKED SHIELDS IN THE FORWARD AILERON CROSS COMPARTMENT. SIX STRINGER TO FUSELAGE SHIELDS WERE FOUND DAMAGED IN THE FWD AILERON CROSS COMPARTMENT. ONE WAS BADLY CORRODED, ONE WAS SEVERELY CR
- [SDR FXGA201802141803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201802141803.md): Skin · dented · Feb 14, 2018 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > DENT ON VERTICAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE AT VSS 90.
- [SDR FXGA201802121802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201802121802.md): Frame · cracked · Feb 12, 2018 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > FUSELAGE FRAME FOUND CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FRAME.
- [SDR FXGA201706271714](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201706271714.md): Stringer · cracked · Jun 27, 2017 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Wing, Longeron/Stringer
  > STRINGER 21 CAP CRACKED AT RT WING STATION 195. REPAIRED IAW EO 9915.
- [SDR FXGA201706071712](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201706071712.md): Skin · cracked · Jun 7, 2017 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > LOWER WING SKIN CRACK W/STA 335L. TO REPAIR A CRACK ON THE LOWER WING SKIN AT W/STA 335L. AN APPROXIMATELY 2.25" CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE LOWER WING SKIN AT THE AFT LEG OF STRINGER 18L AT W/STA 335L. PREFORM SKIN CUT-OUT PER DRAWING 1712-01, MANUFACTURE FILLER,
- [SDR FXGA20170411001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA20170411001.md): Test Switch · malfunctioned · Apr 10, 2017 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fire Detection
  > AFT BAG FIRE HANDLE INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION. (LT/RT CYL ALSO)
- [SDR FXGA201609151626](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201609151626.md): Bracket · cracked · Sep 7, 2016 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > CRACKED FLAP BRACKET AT LT WING STA 281. THE FLAP BRACKET ON THE LT WING IS CRACKED AT WING STA 281. THE OTBD SIDE OF THE FLAP HINGE BRACKET IS CRACKED AT WING STA 281. REPAIR IAW THE PROCEDURES IN THE STR 13-6 DATED FEB 21, 1955.
- [SDR FXGA201609121625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201609121625.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 31, 2016 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > CRACKED WING SKIN AND FILLER WITH STA 235.5 AND WING STR 20 TO REPAIR A CRACK IN THE WING SKIN AND FILLER BETWEEN WING SKIN AND LANDING DOUBLER. PERFORM CUTOUT OF THE CRACKED SKIN AND FILLER. INSTALL EXTERNAL DOUBLER MADE FROM 7075-T6 0.125" IAW THE ACCOMPLI
- [SDR FXGA201608311624](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201608311624.md): Frame · cracked · Aug 30, 2016 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > CRACK ON LEFT FUSELAGE FRAME AT BS 661. SEVEN INCHES ABOVE FUSELAGE FLOOR.
- [SDR FXGA201608291623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201608291623.md): Access Panel · cracked · Aug 29, 2016 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > CRACKED ACCESS PANEL ATTACH FLANGES AT WING STA 49 AT PANEL 136 LT AND RT, AND 133 RT. TO REPAIR 5 CRACKS IN THE ATTACH FLANGES OF ACCESS PANELS. THE CRACKS IN THE ATTACH FLANGES ARE AT WING STA 41 LT AND RT AT PANELS 136 FORWARD AND AFT FLANGES AND PANEL 133
- [SDR FXGA201603141604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201603141604.md): Lap Joint · corroded · Mar 14, 2016 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CORRODED SKIN LAP JOINT AT FS 906, BETWEEN STRINGER 33L & 33R. TO REPAIR A CORRODED SKIN LAP JOINT, CUT OUT DAMAGED SKINS & PERFORM REPAIR IAW THE INSTRUCTION OF EAC EO 0502 GENERIC REPAIR TO CORRODED SKIN LAP.
- [SDR FXGA201601151553](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201601151553.md): Skin · cracked · Dec 15, 2015 · N151CE · Doug DC6B · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > LOWER WING SKIN CRACK AT WS 170L, BETWEEN STRINGER 18 & 19. TO REPAIR A CRACK IN THE LOWER WING SKIN JUST OTBD OF THE NR 2 NACELLE ATTACH ANGLE. A CRACK IN THE WING SKIN WAS FOUND DURING A SCHEDULED XRAY. INSPECTION IAW AD 80-12-02R1 C 1. THE CRACK IS UNDE
- [SDR FXGA201512151552](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201512151552.md): Structure · corroded · Dec 15, 2015 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > REPLACEMENT OF MAIN CABIN FLOOR & FLOOR STRINGERS, BETWEEN FS 300 & 317. TO REPLACE A SECTION OF CORRODED FLOOR SKIN & STRINGER, BETWEEN FS 300 & 317. REMOVE FLOOR SKIN & FLOOR STRINGERS. REPLACE & SPLICE CORRODED STRINGER IAW DC-6 A & B OVERHAUL MANUAL FIG
- [SDR FXGA201512111549](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201512111549.md): Skin · cracked · Dec 11, 2015 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CRACKED & CORRODED SKIN AROUND ANTENNA BASE AT FS 79, BETWEEN STRINGER 5R & 6R TO REPAIR A CRACKED FUSELAGE SKIN, DUE TO CORROSION. REMOVE ANTENNA. CUT OUT DAMAGE, INSTALL FILLER & DOUBLER IAW DC-6 A & B OVERHAUL MANUAL FIGURE 12 - 22. REINSTALL ANTENNA & PE
- [SDR FXGA201512071547](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201512071547.md): Skin · cracked · Dec 11, 2015 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > UPPER WING SKIN CRACKED AT NR 2 AT FUEL TANK ACCESS DOOR NR 90. TO REPAIR A CRACK IN THE UPPER WING SKIN AT THE AFT OTBD CORNER OF NR 2 ALT FUEL TANK ACCESS DOOR NR 90 & REPLACING THE CRACKED ACCESS DOOR DOUBLER. THE WING SKIN CRACKED EXTENDS BEYOND THE LIMI
- [SDR FXGA201512111546](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201512111546.md): Floorbeam · cracked · Dec 11, 2015 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > CRACKED FLOORBEAM AT FS 302, RBL 32. TO REPAIR CRACK IN THE UPPER FLANGE OF THE RBL 32 FLOORBEAM. INSTALL WEB DOUBLER & UPPER REINFORCING DOUBLER IAW DWG 1546-01 & ENGINEERING REPORT 87TC-ERIMA DATED OCT 27 1987 FIG 4 1 4 2. NOTE THE CRACK ENDS AT A FLOORBE
- [SDR FXGA201512091545](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201512091545.md): Floor Panel · corroded · Dec 3, 2015 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > FLOOR PANEL CORRODED THROUGH AT FS 560, CTR LINE. REPAIR CORRODED SKIN IAW DC 6 A & B OVERHAUL MANUAL FIGURE 12-5.
- [SDR FXGA20150702001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA20150702001.md): Smoke Detector · malfunctioned · Jul 2, 2015 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Smoke Detection
  > SMOKE ALARM WENT OFF AFTER TAKEOFF. CREW DECLARED EMER & RETURNED, LANDED DUE TO SMOKE ALARM SOUNDING. FOUND NR 2 SMOKE DETECTOR IN MAIN CABIN TO HAVE HAD THE BEACON BULB FAILED. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE BEACON BULB. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD IAW CMM PAGE 6.
- [SDR FXGA201506171525](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201506171525.md): Stringer · cracked · Jun 25, 2015 · N444CE · Doug DC6B · Wing, Longeron/Stringer
  > CRACKED WING STRINGER 21 AT WS 179R. TO REPAIR WING STRINGER, REMOVE EXISTING REPAIR MADE IAW SRM IO 1C-118A-3-1 AROUND FUEL TANK ACCESS PANEL CUT, STRINGER 21 CAP AT WS 194.5R. CUT STRINGER 21 AT WS 190.75R. MANUFACTURE SKIN DOUBLER IAW DWG 1525-01. MANUFA
- [SDR FXGA201506241526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201506241526.md): Doubler · corroded · Jun 24, 2015 · N444CE · Doug DC6B · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > REPLACEMENT OF CORRODED DOUBLER OTBD OF NR 2 NACELLE BETWEEN CTR & AFT SPARS. REPLACE AN EXISTING CORRODED DOUBLER WITH A NEW ONE IAW SRM TO 1C-188A-3-1. MANUFACTURE A NEW ONE FROM 2024-T3 0.071 IAW DWG 1526-01 & SRM TO 1C-118A-3-1.L TRIM OUT CRACK AT THE A
- [SDR FXGA201505071520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201505071520.md): Skin · worn · May 7, 2015 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LOWER FLAP SKIN WORN AT WS 250R. TO REPAIR WORN SKIN AT 250R AT CTR SPAR ATTACH FASTENERS. REMOVE DAMAGE & REPAIR IAW OVERHAUL MANUAL FIG 1347.
- [SDR FXGA201410281442](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201410281442.md): Bulkhead Web · punctured · Oct 28, 2014 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > BULKHEAD PUNCTURED BS 341, RBL 8. REPAIRED THE BULKHEAD IAW A & B O/H MANUAL FIG 12-6.
- [SDR FXGA201410281443](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201410281443.md): Bulkhead Web · cracked · Oct 28, 2014 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > BULKHEAD WEB CRACKEDAT BS 600, RBL 12. REPAIRED IAW A & B O/H MANUAL FIG 11-52 AND DWG 1443-01.
- [SDR FXGA201405211424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201405211424.md): Skin · corroded · May 21, 2014 · N6586C · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > REPAIR AROUND WINDOW AT STATION 157 BETWEEN STRINGER 14R & 16R. THE CORROSION IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE OUTER SKIN & WINDOW CUT OUT DOUBLER. THE OUTER SKIN WILL BE CUT OUT & THE INTERNAL DOUBLER WILL BE CLEANED UP & PROTECTED FROM CORROSION. THE AREA WILL BE R
- [SDR FXGA201304181318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201304181318.md): Stringer · corroded · Apr 18, 2013 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > STRINGER 13 CORRODED AT FS 80. REPAIRED IAW EO 1318.
- [SDR FXGA201303281316](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201303281316.md): Skin · damaged · Mar 28, 2013 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LOWER FLAP SKIN DAMAGED. SKIN REPAIRED IAW EO 1316.
- [SDR FXGA20121001001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA20121001001.md): Fire Warning · illuminated · Oct 1, 2012 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fire Detection
  > ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO FIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON FOR EITHER NR 1 OR NR 2 ENGINE ZONE 2 & 3.
- [SDR FXGA201208071252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201208071252.md): Floor Panel · damaged · Aug 7, 2012 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > FLOOR PANEL DAMAGED, REPAIRED IAW EO 1252.
- [SDR FXGA201208071253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201208071253.md): Structure · cracked · Aug 7, 2012 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > REINFORCING RING CRACKED AT CENTER WING SECTION REPAIRED PER EO INSTRUCTIONS.
- [SDR FXGA201203091220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201203091220.md): Doubler · cracked · Mar 9, 2012 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > CABIN HEATER EXHAUST DOUBLER BS 572 HAS TWO CRACKS. FABRICATE TWO INSERTS & AN EXTERNAL DOUBLER.
- [SDR FXGA201203081217](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201203081217.md): Fabric · torn · Mar 8, 2012 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Rudder, Plate/Skin
  > LOWER RUDDER END RIB FABRIC TORN. R & R OF TORN & DAMAGED FABRIC.
- [SDR FXGA201203021216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201203021216.md): Skin · damaged · Mar 2, 2012 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FUSELAGE SKIN & DOOR FRAME CLOSE OUT ANGLES AT AFT EDGE OF MAIN CARGO DOOR BS 794. REPAIRED.
- [SDR FXGA201202251213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201202251213.md): Attach Angle · cracked · Feb 25, 2012 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Nacelle/Pylon, Longeron/Stringer
  > NR 4 NACELLE INBD ATTACH ANGLE CRACKED. R & R CRACKED ANGLE.
- [SDR FXGA201202251214](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201202251214.md): Attach Angle · corroded · Feb 25, 2012 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > REPLACEMENT OF A CORRODED LE RIB ATTACH ANGLE BETWEEN WS 184L & NR 2 NACELLE & REPAIR OF THE WEB & ATTACHING SKIN EO 1214.
- [SDR CA110601010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110601010.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · May 31, 2011 · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR1 ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH WHEN LEANED OUT NR3 CYL EXHAUST EAR CRACKED. CYLINDER REPLACED.
- [SDR FXGA20110517001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA20110517001.md): Brake Assy · weak · May 17, 2011 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Landing Gear Brake System
  > BRAKES REQUIRED LARGE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE AND GAVE VERY POOR BRAKING. BLED AND INSP BRAKES IAW DC6LMM 26-23 GROUND AND OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR FXGAN20110405002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGAN20110405002.md): Skin · corroded · Apr 5, 2011 · Doug DC6B · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > CORROSION DISCOVERED ON LOWER WING SKIN NEAR PANEL 182C-R. INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW EAC EO 1113 AND 8110-3 DATED 4/05/2011
- [SDR FXGAN20110405001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGAN20110405001.md): Door · cracked · Apr 5, 2011 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > CRACK DISCOVERED IN MAIN CARGO DOOR REPAIRED PER EAC EO 1109 AND 8110-3 DATED 3/29/2011
- [SDR FXGA20101210001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA20101210001.md): Pipe · disconnected · Dec 10, 2010 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > SHUTDOWN NR4 ENGINE DUE TO LOSS OF BMEP AND FUEL FLOW, RECONNECTED INTAKE PIPE AND SAFTIED AT CYL NR9.
- [SDR FXGAN151EO1058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGAN151EO1058.md): Bulkhead · damaged · Nov 18, 2010 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > FOUND 6 DAMAGED AREAS ON AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD STA X -18/Y 29.5, STA X -9/Y 22.5. REPAIRED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE REAR CARGO COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD IAW EAC EO 1058 AND 8110-3 NR1029, DATED 11/10/10.
- [SDR FXGAN151EO1057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGAN151EO1057.md): Skin · cracked · Nov 18, 2010 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FOUND 3 SMALL CRACKS IN CARGO FLOOR SKIN FUS, STA 919 TO 930, 2 SMALL CRACKS IN CARGO FLOOR SKIN AT FUS, STA 869.5 TO 859.5, FOUND 5 SMALL CRACKS IN CARGO FLOOR SKIN FROM FUS, STA 914 TO 874.5. ALL DAMAGE REPAIRED IAW EAC EO 1057 AND 8110-3 NR1028 DATED 11-10
- [SDR FXGAN151EO1056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGAN151EO1056.md): Skin · corroded · Nov 18, 2010 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > FOUND CORROSION ON BOTTOM WING SKIN STA 347R IN EXHAUST PATH AREA. REPAIRED IAW EAC EO 1056.
- [SDR FXGAN151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGAN151.md): Structure · corroded · Sep 14, 2010 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > FOUND CORROSION BETWEEN FUSELAGE STA 964.75 AND 1010.25 NEAR TAIL HEATER EXHAUST DOUBLER. REPAIRED IAW 8110-3 DATED 9/13/10, 1026.
- [SDR CA100709004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100709004.md): Valve Seat · dislodged · Jul 5, 2010 · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > EXHAUST VALVE SEAT DROPPED OUT JAMMING VALVE IN OPEN POSITION.
- [SDR CA100608010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100608010.md): Cowl Flap · failed · Jun 3, 2010 · Doug DC6B · Engine Cowl Flaps
  > (CAN) NR 4 COWL GILL FAILS TO ACTUATE.
- [SDR FXGA151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA151.md): Amplifier · overheated · May 20, 2010 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Attitude and Direction Data System
  > AUDIBLE POP SOUND FOLLOWED BY A BURNING/SMOLDERING SMELL IN COCKPIT. NO VISUAL SMOKE REPORTED BY THE FLIGHT CREW. FOUND THAT THE NR 2 COMPASS AMPLIFIER HAD BLOWN A TRANSFORMER.
- [SDR CA090616003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090616003.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jun 10, 2009 · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED AROUND EXHAUST EAR.
- [SDR CA080724007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080724007.md): Pitot System · clogged · Jul 22, 2008 · Doug DC6B · Pitot/Static System
  > (CAN) BOTH NR 1 AND NR 2 PITOT SYS INDICATED NO AIRSPEED ON TAKEOFF RUN. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. BUGS AND SIMILAR DEBRIS FOUND IN BOTH PITOT SYS. APAR LINES BLOWN OUT, PITOT SYS FUNCTION CHECKED SERVICEABLE.
- [SDR CA080709010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080709010.md): Scavenge Pump · failed · Jul 6, 2008 · Doug DC6B · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) NR4 BMEP WENT TO 0. OIL TANK QUANTITY DROPPED FROM 25GALS TO 12 GALS IN A FEW MINUTES. ENGINE WAS FEATHERED AND LANDING CARRIED OUT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

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## The whole list in SQL

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```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 = 'DC6B'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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