# Service difficulty reports: Cessna Ector 305A

A list on [Cessna Ector 305A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-ector-305a.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR CA150806002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150806002.md): Magneto · intermittent · Aug 2, 2015 · Cessna 305A · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED EXCESSIVE LT MAG DROP DURING RUN-UP PROCEDURE, 200RPM. CONFIRMED MAG DROP. INVESTIGATION REVEALED LT MAG ONLY OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY. REMOVED MAG FOR RETURN TO O/H FACILITY FOR INSPECTION AND INSTALLED SERVICABLE O/H MAG. LT MAG TIME
- [SDR CA150508014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150508014.md): Reinforcement · cracked · Nov 6, 2014 · Cessna 305A · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > (CAN) CRACK FOUND ON RT REINFORCEMENT PLATE, STEEL. BULKHEAD UNDER THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE CRACKED AS WELL. CAUSE UNKNOWN BUT MANY CYCLES DONE IN THE LAST 20 YEARS BECAUSE OF GLIDER TOWING.
- [SDR CA130516008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130516008.md): Cylinder Head · broken · May 10, 2013 · Cessna 305A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) BULGE WAS FOUND IN NR 2 CYLINDER ROCKER BOX COVER. INSPECTION REVEALED EXHAUST SIDE ROCKER PIN SUPPORT BOSS/JOURNAL BROKEN. 2 EQUAL PARTS OF THE OUTSIDE RADIUS HAD DETACHED AND WERE LODGED IN BOTTOM OF ROCKER BOX. BRASS BEARING WAS STILL ATTACHED TO P
- [SDR CA121129003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121129003.md): Hinge · failed · Nov 28, 2012 · Cessna 305A · Engine Air Intake System
  > (CAN) THE CARBURATOR AIR BOX ASSY WAS INSTALLED UNDER STC SA1201SW. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING ON THE GROUND, THE ALTERNATE DOOR IS CONSTANTLY FLUCTUATING DUE TO THE LACK OF POSITIVE AIR PRESSURE. SINCE IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO STOP HOT AIR
- [SDR CA121108011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121108011.md): Hinge · worn · Nov 1, 2012 · Cessna 305A · Engine Air Intake System
  > (CAN) THE CARBURATOR AIR BOX ASSY WAS INSTALLED UNDER THE STC SA1201SW. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING ON THE GROUND, THE ALTERNATE DOOR IS CONSTANTLY FLUCTUATING DUE TO THE LACK OF POSITIVE AIR PRESSURE. SINCE IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO STOP HOT
- [SDR CA101213004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101213004.md): Stud · separated · Dec 2, 2010 · Cessna 305A · Heating System
  > (CAN) ITEM IS EXHAUST CABIN HEATER INSPECTED AS PER CF 90-03. FLIGHT CREW FOUND DAMAGED SPARK PLUG IN CYLINDER NR 2. REMOVED DUE TO DAMAGE ON CYLINDER HEAD AND PISTON. SMALL STUD FOUND INSIDE CYLINDER NR 2 INTAKE MANIFOLD. STUD CAME FROM CABIN HEATER ONE WAS M
- [SDR 2010FA0000192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000192.md): Fuel Tank · contaminated · Feb 19, 2010 · Cessna 305A · Fuel Storage
  > PILOT REPORTED THAT ENGINE QUIT ON CLIMB, AND HE WAS ABLE TO LAND ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. ENGINE RESTARTED EASILY WITH PRIMING AND HAD RUN UP WELL BEFORE TAKEOFF. FULL POWER RUN-UP WAS UNREMARKABLE AFTER TAXING BACK TO RAMP. ACFT HAD BEEN WASHED EARLIER THAT
- [SDR CA060207005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060207005.md): Axle · cracked · Feb 7, 2006 · Cessna 305A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > (CAN) DURING A STRUCTURAL INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN RADIUS OF PART WHERE THE CYLINDER PORTION MEET THE BLOCK WHERE THE BOLTS ARE. BOTH AXLES (QTY 2) WERE CRACKED. ONE WAS VERY EASY TO SEE. THE OTHER APPEARED UNDER LIQUID PENETRANT. PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLA
- [SDR CA050729003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050729003.md): Pump · failed · Jul 22, 2005 · Cessna 305A · Engine Fuel Pump
  > DURING INSPECTION RUN-UP, THE FUEL PRESSURE DROPPED TO 3 PSI AT IDLE (NORMAL PRESSURE IS 12 PSI). THE ENGINE HAD DIFFICULTY RUNNING. THE PART WAS REMOVED AND RETURNED TO THE OVERHAUL FACILITY FOR WARRANTY WORK.
- [SDR CA050609010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050609010.md): Piston · broken · May 23, 2005 · Cessna 305A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) DURING FLIGHT, MOMENTARY DROP IN OIL PRESSURE WAS NOTED. DURING NEXT OIL CHANGE, SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF METAL AND CARBON WERE NOTED IN OIL SCREEN. DUE TO HIGH LEVELS OF CARBON, IT WAS SUSPECTED THAT AN EXHAUST VALVE HAS FAILED. NR 1 CYLINDER WAS SUSPE
- [SDR SPT](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPT.md): Charger · burned · Oct 8, 2003 · N4848 · Cessna 305A · Battery/Charger System
  > PURCHASED A 24 VOLT CHARGER ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. IT WAS A PRISM BRAND IMPORTED BY CSB BATTERY IN FT. WORTH. IT WAS ADVERTISED NOT TO OVERCHARGE IF LEFT CONNECTED INDEFINITELY. I LEFT IT ON FOR 3 WEEKS WHILE I WAS TRAVELING. I RETURNED TO FIND THE ACID BOILE
- [SDR CA031107008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031107008.md): Guide · loose · Sep 11, 2003 · Cessna 305A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE INTAKE GUIDES WERE LEAKING OIL. THE SPRINGS WERE REMOVED TO MEASURE THE GUIDE HEIGHTS. THERE ARE NOW SHORTER GUIDES THAT REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF A SEAL. SOME OF THESE SEALS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON A BATCH OF CYL
- [SDR CA031107006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031107006.md): Guide · loose · Sep 11, 2003 · Cessna 305A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE INTAKE GUIDES WERE LEAKING OIL.THE SPRINGS WERE REMOVED TO MEASURE THE GUIDE HEIGHTS.THERE ARE NOW SHORTER GUIDES THAT REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF A SEAL. SOME OF THESE SEALS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON A BATCH OF CYLI
- [SDR CA031107005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031107005.md): Guide · loose · Sep 11, 2003 · Cessna 305A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) OTHER CYLINDERS INSTALLED ON THIS ENGINE DID NOT HAVE THE INTAKE GUIDE SEALS INSTALLED. (SHORTER GUIDES REQUIRES SEALS, WHILE LONGER GUIDES DO NOT REQUIRE SEALS.) THE INTAKE SPRINGS WERE REMOVED TO MEASURE THE GUIDE TO SEE IF THE SEALS WERE REQUIRED FO
- [SDR 2002FA0000728](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000728.md): Cylinder · failed · May 24, 2002 · N305A · Cessna 305A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CYLINDER) FOUND HEAD OF CYLINDER NR6 SEPARATING FROM THE BARREL AT THE THREADED PORTION OF HEAD. VERIFIED ENGINE TIMING WAS CORRECT. NO EVIDENCE OF DETONATION FOUND. AL CYLINDER NEW AT OVERHAUL. AT 570 HOURS NR4 CYLINDER FAIL THE SAME WAY. ALL CYLINDERS
- [SDR CA010821005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010821005.md): Alternator · failed · Aug 11, 2001 · Cessna 305A · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ALTERNATOR WENT OFF LINE. UPON REMOVAL OF THE ALTERNATOR WAS NOTICED THAT THE SPLINE GEAR WAS SHEARED. THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS ALSO SHEARED IN THE THREADED PORTION, JUST BELOW THE CASTLE NUT. THE CASTLE NUT WAS STILL INTACT ON THE TIP OF THE THREADED SHAFT W
- [SDR CA010627044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010627044.md): Alternator · failed · Jun 22, 2001 · Cessna 305A · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ALTERNATOR REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT AFTER PILOT REPORTED NO INDICATION OF CHARGE AFTER HIS LAT LANDING. AFTER MAKING A FEW TESTS, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS FAULTY. THIS OVERHAULED ALTERNATOR WS INSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT AS A REPLACEMENT FOR
- [SDR CA010627042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010627042.md): Alternator · failed · Jun 22, 2001 · Cessna 305A · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ALTERNATOR REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT AFTER PILOT REPORTED NO INDICATION OF CHARGE AFTER HIS LAST LANDING. AFTER MAKING A FEW TEST, IT WAS DETERINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS FAULTY. THIS NEW ALTERNATOR WAS INSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT AS A REPLACEMENT FOR THE PRE
- [SDR CA010703037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010703037.md): Retainer · cracked · Jun 15, 2001 · Cessna 305A · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ALTERNATOR REMOVED FROM A/C ENGINE FOR INVESTIGATION AND TO SEE IF RETAINER CUP WAS DAMAGED. LOOKING AT THE ALTERNATOR SPLINE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT, EVIDENCE OF DAMAGES WERE FOUND. THE RETAINING CUP WAS CRACKED WHERE THE RUBBER BUSHINGS ARE SEATED. THE RE
- [SDR CA010703038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010703038.md): Retainer · failed · Jun 14, 2001 · Cessna 305A · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ALTERNATOR REMOVED FROM A/C ENGINE FOR INST ON A NEW ENGINE FOR THIS A/C. NO PILOT RPTED LOSS OF CHARGE BEFORE ENGINE WAS STOPPED FOR HIS TBO. SMALL PIECES OF METAL & RUBBER FELL OFF THE ACCESSORIES CASE UPON REMOVAL OF ALTNR. LOOKING CLOSELY TO ALTNR SP
- [SDR CA010703039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010703039.md): Retainer Cup · failed · Jun 13, 2001 · Cessna 305A · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ALTERNATOR REMOVED FROM A/C AFTER PILOT REPORTED NO INDICATION OF CHARGE AFTER HIS LAST LANDING. SMALL PIECES OF METAL AND RUBBER FELL OFF THE ACCESSORIES CASE UPON REMOVAL OF ALTERNATOR. LOOKING CLOSELY TO THE ALTERNATOR SPLINE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT, EVI
- [SDR CA010621003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010621003.md): Alternator · failed · May 24, 2001 · Cessna 305A · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ALTERNATOR WS REMOVE TO CHECK FOR INSTALLATION OF NUT AND SPLINE DRIVE. COTTER PINE WAS BROKEN AND NUT WAS BACKED OFF ON SPLINE. BOTH THE NUT AND COTTER PIN WS FOUND INSIDE THE ENGINE SPLINE GEAR. ALTERNATOR WAS SENT TO MANUFACTURER FOR OBSERVATIONS.
- [SDR CA010621004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010621004.md): Alternator · failed · May 18, 2001 · Cessna 305A · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ALTERNATOR WENT OFF LINE AND WOULD NO LONGER SUPPLY POWER. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT. THE ALTERNATOR WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR WARRANTY CONDSIDERATION. THE MANUFACTURER 9SKYTRONICS) CONTACTED ME AND INFORMED ME THAT THE ROTORS
- [SDR CA010621006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010621006.md): Alternator · failed · Apr 25, 2001 · Cessna 305A · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ALTERNATOR WENT OFF LINE AND WOULD NO LONGER SUPPLY POWER. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ALTERATOR DID HAVE A NUT INSTALLED ON THE SPLINE DRIVE. THE SPLINE DRIVE WAS NOTED TO BE SHEARED. THE ALTERNATOR WAS RETURNED TO
- [SDR CA010621005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010621005.md): Alternator · failed · Apr 20, 2001 · Cessna 305A · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ALTERNATOR WAS REMOVED TO CHECK FOR INSTALLATION OF NUT ON SPLINE DRIVE. COTTOR PIN WAS BROKEN AND NUT WAS BACKED OFF THE SPLINE. BOTH THE NUT AND COTTER PIN WAS FOUND INSIDE THE ENGINE SPLINE GEAR. ALTERNATOR WAS SENT TO MANUFACTURER FOR OBSERVATIONS.
- [SDR CA010621007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010621007.md): Alternator · failed · Apr 19, 2001 · Cessna 305A · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ALTERNATOR WENT OFF LINE AND WOULD NO LONGER SUPPLY POWER. THE ALTERNATOR WS REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ALTERNATOR DID NOT HAVE A NUT INSTALLED ON SPLINE DRIVE. THE SPLINE DRIVE WAS NOTED TO BE SHEARED. THE ALTERNATOR WAS RETURNED TO
- [SDR CA010214027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010214027.md): Hinge · cracked · Jan 25, 2001 · Cessna 305A · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (CAN) WING FLAP HINGE INBOARD FOUND CRACKED AT BOTH LOWER FLANGES THAT ATTACH TO THE SPAR. PART REPLACED WITH NEW.
- [SDR 99ZZZX4391](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4391.md): Spring · broken · Oct 30, 1999 · N5198G · Cessna 305A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > SPRING, PN 3222, BROKE AT BEND CAUSING TAIL WHEEL STEERING TO RIGHT TO BE INAFFECTIVE.
- [SDR CA980930004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980930004.md): Control Cable · chafed · Sep 21, 1998 · Cessna 305A · Aileron Control System
  > (CAN) AILERON CABLE FOUND WITH BROKEN STRANDS. ON REMOVAL, NUMEROUS STRANDS WERE FOUND WORN AND BROKEN.
- [SDR CA980325003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980325003.md): Spring · broken · Mar 9, 1998 · Cessna 305A · Engine Oil Pressure
  > (CAN) SPRING WAS BEING REMOVED FOR INSTALLATION ON ANOTHER AIRCRAFT. NO INDICATION THAT THE SPRING WAS BROKEN. REPLACED.
- [SDR CA980325001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980325001.md): Spring · broken · Mar 5, 1998 · Cessna 305A · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) OIL PUMP SPRING BROKE INTO 5 PARTS DURING FLIGHT. THIS RESULTED IN A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE OF APPROXIMATELY 8-10 PSI, WHICH REMAINED LOW. AS THIS SPRING WAS FROM OLD MILITARY STOCK, DATED 1970, IT WILLBE SENT FOR ANALYSIS TO TRY AND DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF
- [SDR 95ZZZX3535](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3535.md): Control Cable · failed · Jul 11, 1995 · N5204G · Cessna 305A · Elevator Control System
  > THE ELEVATOR CABLE FAILED AT THE BULKHEAD PULLEY AT STA 110, BEHIND REAR SEAT DUE TO CABLE WEAR AND POSSIBLE PULLEY BINDING. CHECK OF SIMILAR AIRCRAFT SHOWED SAME PROBLEM IN 5 OUT OF 6 INSPECTED. IN-FLIGHT FAILURE RESULTED IN DESTROYED AIRCRAFT. PILOT RECEI
- [SDR 95ZZZX3534](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3534.md): Control Cable · failed · Jul 11, 1995 · N5204G · Cessna 305A · Elevator Control System
  > THE ELEVATOR CABLE FAILED AT THE BULKHEAD PULLEY AT STA 110, BEHIND REAR SEAT DUE TO CABLE WEAR AND POSSIBLE PULLEY BINDING. CHECK OF SIMILAR AIRCRAFT SHOWED SAME PROBLEM IN 5 OUT OF 6 INSPECTED. IN-FLIGHT FAILURE RESULTED IN DESTROYED AIRCRAFT. PILOT RECEI

## 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 = '305A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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