Cessna P210N

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SDR 2025FA0000674Pin · disengagedSEAT BACK CAM RETAINING PINS LOOSE, MISSING AND OR SHEARED FOUND SAFETY-WIRED IN PLACE. THERE APPEARS TO BE MANY OF THESE INFINITE ADJUSTABLE LOWER SEAT FRAMES WITH THE NAS SPLIT-PINS SAFETY-WIRED IN PLACE. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO ADD SAFETY-WIRE TO THESE SOct 1, 2025 · N4925K · Cessna P210N · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 2025FA0000374Pump · leakingFAILED DURING LANDING. UPON INSPECTION AFTER A COLLAPSE OF LANDING GEAR UPON TOUCHDOWN INCIDENT, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING INTERNALLY.May 23, 2025 · N6320P · Cessna P210N · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR 2023FA0000117Barrel · brokenTHE SHAPE OF THE FORWARD NOSE GEAR DOOR HINGES DO NOT ALLOW THE DOORS TO OPEN WITH THE BARREL LINKAGE DISCONNECTED. IF THE BARREL LINKAGE BREAKS, THE NOSE GEAR WILL NOT PUSH THE GEAR DOORS OPEN. IF THE HINGES WERE SHAPED SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT, THIS PROBLEM WOULD Mar 8, 2023 · N66WS · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2020FA0000381Drive Belt · brokenWHILE INBOUND TO SNA THE AIRCRAFT RADIOS WENT DEAD AND THE BATTERY WENT DEAD. THE PILOT CONTACTED SNA TOWER USING HIS CELL PHONE AND WAS CLEARED TO LAND. AFTER LANDING IT WAS DISCOVERED THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT FAILED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RUNNING ON BATTERY Jul 31, 2020 · N4840K · Cessna P210N · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR M3VY2018071600239Radar · damagedWEATHER RADAR POD. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE RADAR SUPPORT POD WAS GAPING BY APPROX 1/2 INCH AT THE REAR END AND THE BLACK WEATHER SEAL WAS DISPLACED. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS ESTABLISHED THAT THE REAR POD SUPPORT WAS LOOSE. ON RMar 22, 2018 · N67JK · Cessna P210N · Weather Radar SystemSDR 2018FA0000440Lifter · spalledDAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR.Feb 14, 2018 · N4752K · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AK62018F00000Brace · crackedTHE LEFT NOSE TRUNNION SUPPORT BRACE HAD A STRESS CRACK AT THE TRUNNION MOUNT EAR. THE CRACK FINALLY CAUSED A FAILURE ON TAKEOFF AT KACT ON 10/25/2017. THIS FAILURE IN TURN CAUSED THE RIGHT TRUNNION SUPPORT TO FAIL AND ULTIMATELY COMPLETE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSE.Nov 1, 2017 · N507HH · Cessna P210N · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 2016FA0000306Return Spring · brokenWHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT ABOVE 10,000 FEET, THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT PITCH TO REDUCE RPM TO CRUISE CONDITION. PROPELLER HUB DISASSEMBLED, AND FOUND A BROKEN PROPELLER RETURN SPRING WAS INTERFERING WITH THE HIGH PITCH STOP, SUCH THAT ONLY 27 DEGREES OF PITCH WERE Jun 23, 2016 · N210PF · Cessna P210N · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR 2016FA0000028Line · leakingDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A FUEL ODOR WAS NOTED IN THE COCKPIT. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE ALUMINUM FUEL PRESSURE LINE HAS CORRODED THROUGH AT THE POINT WHERE A WIRE BUNDLE WAS ZIP TIED AGAINST THE FUEL PRESSURE LINE.Jan 26, 2016 · N4988 · Cessna P210N · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR ZSDA2014082200001Brake Sys · contaminatedAIRCRAFT DEPARTED TAXIWAY. NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. AIRCRAFT TOWED TO HANGAR. FOUND AIR BUBBLES IN BRAKE LINE WHILE BLEEDING BRAKES. TOPPED OFF RESERVOIR. INSPECTED FOR LEAKS, NONE. FOUND BRAKE PEDAL WAS FIRM. RETURNED ACFT TO SERVICE.Aug 6, 2014 · N731CY · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 2013FA0000470Pin · brokenNOSE GEAR COLLASPED ON LANDING ROLL OUT. THERE ARE 2 PINS INSTALLED IN THE END OF THE NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR BEARING END. THE DOWN LOCK HOOKS ENGAGE ON THESE 2 PINS IN THE DOWN POSITION. THESE PINS ARE HELD IN PLACE BY A ROLL PIN THROUGH THE BEARING END INTO A Aug 15, 2013 · N6328P · Cessna P210N · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 2013FA0000174Barrel · separatedNR 2 CYLINDER BARREL SEPARATED FROM HEAD DURING FLIGHT. ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH AND PILOT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT.Mar 18, 2013 · N44475 · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2011FA0000414Cylinder · peelingTHE NICKLE HAS PEELED AWAY FROM THE CYLINDER WALL CREATING A METAL CONTAMINATION OF THE ENGINE.Apr 20, 2011 · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2011F00084Cylinder · peelingTHE NICKLE HAS PEELED AWAY FROM THE CYLINDER WALL CREATING A METAL CONTAMINATION OF THE ENGINE.Apr 20, 2011 · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2011FA0000323Cylinder · delaminatedNICKLE PULLED AWAY FROM BARREL OF CYLINDER.Apr 20, 2011 · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2009FA0000146Torque Link · bentWE ARE FINDING SEVERAL DEFECTIVE UPPER TORQUE LINKS BENT, CRACKED OR BOTH WITH INCREASING POTENTIAL FOR FAILURE. (K)Feb 12, 2009 · N4740K · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear SystemSDR 2007FA0001045Alternator · failedDURING NIGHT IMC APPROACH, LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND BUS VOLTAGE DROPPED BELOW 24 VOLTS. PILOT RECYCLED ALTERNATOR SWITCH BUT WAS UNABLE TO KEEP ALTERNATOR ON LINE. PILOT REDUCED LOADS AND SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTED APPROACH AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. Nov 13, 2007 · N4814K · Cessna P210N · AC Generation SystemSDR 2007FA0001046Alternator · failedDURING DAY VMC FLIGHT, LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND BUS VOLTAGE DROPPED BELOW 24 VOLTS. PILOT MINIMIZED LOADS, DID A MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION, AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. CHARGING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOT BY MECHANIC. FOUND ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TO BE 26 VOLTS UNNov 10, 2007 · N4814K · Cessna P210N · AC Generation SystemSDR 2006FA0000469Turbocharger · leakingOIL LEAKING OUT FROM JOINT IN CENTER OF TURBO. FIRST RUN ON OVERHAULED UNIT JUST INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT. (K)Apr 26, 2006 · N4773P · Cessna P210N · Exhaust Turbine System (Reciprocating)SDR AU510001658Cylinder · failedNR 2 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT ALL CYLINDERS (6OFF) SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN JULY 2004 IAW ECI SB 04-1.Dec 12, 2005 · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2005FA0001135Switch · brokenNO CONFIRMATION OF LANDING GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. NO GREEN LIGHTS. GEAR APPEARED DOWN VISUALLY. ON INSPECTION ONCE ON THE GROUND IT WAS DOWN AND PROPERLY LOCK. MALFUNCTION WAS THE GEAR INDICATOR POSITION MICRO SWITCH ON THE LT MAIN BROKEN WIRE AT THE SWITCAug 7, 2005 · N152BT · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2005FA0000872Valve · misinstalledRECEIVED TURBO CHARGER CHECK VALVE AND INSTALLED IN CORRECT ORIENTATION. RAN ENGINE AND THE TURBO CHARGER CAVITATED DUE TO LOSS OF OIL SUPPLY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE NEW CHECK VALVE WAS BACKWARDS INTERNALLY IE: THE CHECK VALVE WAS AT THE OPPOSITEJun 7, 2005 · N4946K · Cessna P210N · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 2005FA0000795Alternator · burned outOWNER STARTED HEARING RADIO STATIC AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES, LOST ELECTRICAL POWER. ON THE GROUND, MECHANIC CHECKED REGULATOR, CHECKED OK, CHANGED ALTERNATOR OPS CHECKED OK. PART ONLY HAS 68 HOURS ON THE OVERHAUL.May 26, 2005 · N732RS · Cessna P210N · AC Generation SystemSDR 2005FA0000127Heater · crackedPILOT REPORTED SMELLING A BURNED ODOR WHILE DESCENDING IN SEVERE ICING CONDITIONS. ON A POST FLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT A V SHAPED CRACK WITH THE TIP MISSING WAS FOUND IN THE ENGINE INLET HEATER. IT APPEARS THAT PART OF THE HEATER HAS SHORTED OUT CAUSOct 25, 2004 · N43CE · Cessna P210N · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR 2004FA0000675Crankshaft · brokenTSIO-520-T CRANKSHAFT BROKE AT 1776 HOURS SINCE FACTORY REMANUFACTURE. OPERATED BEYOND RECOMMENDED OVERHAUL, CRANK FAILED CAUSING UNSCHEDULED LANDING THAT RESULTED IN AN AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT.Jul 20, 2004 · N7736K · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR TRK2004F00000Pulley · separatedTHE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE NUT FOR THE PULLEY WHICH IS PART OF THE STC WAS TORQUED IAW THE STC. APPROXIMATELY 10 HOURS LATER THE PULLEY CAME OFF THE ALTERNATOR. THERE IS NO WOODRUFF KEY, TAPERED PULLEY SHAFT OR ANY TYPE OF SAFETY USED DURING THE INSJul 1, 2004 · N210TS · Cessna P210N · AC Generation SystemSDR 2004FA0000231Actuator · crackedLT MLG ACTUATOR CRACKED ALLOWING ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK OB ON RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF. COULD NOT EXTEND LANDING GEAR WHICH RESULTED IN A GEAR UP LANDING. NOTE, THIS ACTUATOR WAS PREVIOUSLY OVERHAULED ON 04/21/1983 AT 833 HOURS TIME IN SERVICE. THERE AApr 23, 2003 · N210PF · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 2003FA0000373Lifter · spalledREMOVED NR 2 CYL FOR BLOW BY. PULLED LIFTER ASSEMBLY TO INSPECTION CONDITION FOUND EXHAUST LIFTERBODY SPALLING. DISASSEMBLED ENGINE SENT CAM OUT. CAM WAS ALSO BAD, COULD NOT BE RECONDITIONED.Mar 28, 2003 · N102KY · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2003FA0000587Distributor Gear · failedTHIS PRESSURIZED MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND DISASSEMBLED FOR THE 500 HOUR INSPECTION. ALL THE INTERNAL HARDWARE WAS FOUND RUSTED. THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR, DRIVE GEAR AND DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK WAS FOUND COVERED IN A FILM AND NOTICEABLY SOFTER THAN NEW EXAMPLES. THIS IMar 26, 2003 · N82DF · Cessna P210N · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2003FA0000586Distributor Gear · damagedTHIS PRESSURIZED MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND DISASSEMBLED FOR THE 500 HOUR INSPECTION. ALL OF THE INTERNAL HARDWARE WAS FOUND RUSTED. THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR, DRIVEGEAR AND DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK WAS FOUND COVERED IN A FILM AND NOTICEABLY SOFTER THAN NEW EXAMPLES. THIS Mar 26, 2003 · N82DF · Cessna P210N · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA030409005Crankcase · damaged(CAN) AT INSPECTION A SMALL AMOUNT OF ALUMINIUM WAS FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER. CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED FROM THE ENGINE TO INVESTIGATE THE SOURCE OF THE FILTER CONTAMINATION. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NR 2 MAIN BEARING HAD SHIFTED FORWARD AND WAS LOOSE CAUSING WEAR INJan 31, 2003 · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2003FA0000397Bumper Block · debondedLT AND RT MAIN LANDING GEAR SHELL BUMPER DEBONDS, THE BUMPER EDGES CURL OVER PREVENTING MAIN GEAR STRUT FROM MAKING FULL DOWN TRAVEL. THIS CONDITION PREVENTS MAIN GEAR STRUT FROM CONTACTING DOWNLOCKS AND PROPER DOWNLOCK SWITCH ACTUATION, THEREFORE AN UNSAFE CNov 26, 2002 · N5555S · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AUS20020547Csu · faulty(AUS) PROPELLER GOVERNOR (CSU) FAULTY. SUSPECT CAUSED BY FAULTY SPEEDER SPRING.Mar 5, 2002 · Cessna P210N · Propeller GovernorSDR F342002F00000Downlock Switch · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LANDING WHEN A PASSENGER NOTICED THE RIGHT GER TRAILING AND NOT IN THE DOWN AND LOCK POSITION. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO PUT GEAR DOWN ELECTRICALLY, PILOT PUMPED THE GEAR DOWN MANUALLY INTO LOCK POSITION. UPON TROUBLE SHOOTING,Jan 2, 2002 · N102KY · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA011219004Trunnion · cracked(CAN) NOSE LANDING GEAR LOWER TRUNNION FOUND CRACKED.Dec 5, 2001 · Cessna P210N · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2003FA0000400Bumper Block · debondedLT AND RT MAIN LANDING GEAR SHELL BUMPER DEBONDS. THE BUMPER EDGES CURL OVER PREVENTING MAIN GEAR STRUT FROM MAKING FULL DOWN TRAVEL. THIS CONDITION PREVENTS MAIN GEAR STRUT FROM CONTACTING DOWNLOCKS AND PROPER DOWNLOCK SWITCH ACTUATION, THEREFORE, AN UNSAFEAug 16, 2001 · N5555S · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AUS20010778Clamp · broken(AUS) ENGINE FORWARD LH EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN. FORWARD AIRFRAMESTRUCTURE, COWL AND NOSE TYRE TORCHED.Jul 23, 2001 · Cessna P210N · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 20010507CW003Alternator · malfunctionedAIRCRAFT UNDER IMC WHEN LOW VOLT LIGHT CAME ON AND VOLTAGE DROP TO 23.0 VOLTS. PILOT SHUT EVERYTHING OFF AND DECLARED AN EMERGENCY WITH CASCADE APPROACH. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. PART WAS UNDER WARRANTY SO COULD NOT DISASSEMBLE TO FIND OUT CAUSE OF FAILURE,Apr 18, 2001 · N456BR · Cessna P210N · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA001229012Reservoir · cracked(CAN) FOUND FUEL STAINING AROUND THE AFT FUEL INLET ON BOTH FUEL RESERVOIRS (FUEL ODOUR NOTICEABLE). REMOVED TANKS AND INSPECTED, FOUND VERY SMALL HAIRLINE CRACKS ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE WELD. 16X MAGNIFYING GLASS HELPED TO IDENTIFY CRACK.Dec 4, 2000 · Cessna P210N · Fuel StorageSDR 20001017SH033Regulator · shortedPILOT EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE. NEW ALTERNATOR INSTALLED. PILOT DEPARTED EN ROUTE HOME WHEN ELECTRICAL POWER WAS LOST AGAIN 9-19-2000. MAINT REPLACED VOLTAGE REGULATOR. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT. IN TWO YEARS, BOTH TIMES THE INDIVIDUAL COMPOSep 18, 2000 · N734JV · Cessna P210N · DC RegulatorSDR 20000912SH009Crankshaft · failedENGINE FAILED AFTER TAKEOFF RESULTING IN FORCED LANDING. INSPECTION OF ENGINE REVEALED CRANKSHAFT FAILED BETWEEN THE NR 2 AND NR 3 JOURNALS. (X)Aug 24, 2000 · N5256W · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2003FA0000395Bumper Block · debondedLEFT AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SHELL BUMPER DEBONDS, THE BUMPER EDGES CURL OVER PREVENTING MAIN GEAR STRUT FROM MAKING FULL DOWN TRAVEL. THIS CONDITION PREVENTS MAIN GEAR STRUT FROM CONTACTING DOWNLOCKS AND PROPER DOWNLOCK SWITCH ACTUATION, THEREFORE, AN UJul 14, 2000 · N5555S · Cessna P210N · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 20010419CW011Helicoil · dislodgedPILOT REPORTED THAT AN ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED DURING FLIGHT WITH UNEVENTFUL LANDING. PILOT INFORMED TECHS THT THE TOP SPARK PLUG HAD BECOME REMOVED FROM THE NR 1 CYLINDER. UPON ARRIVAL TO THE AIRCRAFT, FOUND TOP COWLINGS REMOVED AND THE NR 1 TOP SPARK PLUGJun 27, 2000 · N6612W · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000331SH024Blade · misoverhauledPROPELLER VIBRATING AFTER RECENT OVERHAUL. DYNAMIC BALANCING HELPED. FOUND 7 AN 97-3 WASHERS FOR DYNAMIC BALANCE ADDED 6 MORE TO BRING BALANCE TO A 1 IPS. ALSO FOUND 6 STATIC WEIGHTS IN SAME LOCATION. REMOVED PROP FROM AIRCRAFT TO CHECK STATIC BALANCE. COMar 1, 2000 · N4783K · Cessna P210N · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 20000712SH027Propeller · malfunctionedPROPELLER IS UNCONTROLLABLE, TO LOWER PITCH, AT HIGH ALTITUDE (COLD TEMPERATURE). NEW PROPELLER FROM MANUFACTURER. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE PROPELLER. ALL SYSTEMS WORK NORMALLY. INSTALLED ANOTHER NEW PROPELLER, ALL SYSTEMS WORK NORMALLY. POSSIBLE WRONG GREASNov 1, 1999 · N4706A · Cessna P210N · Propeller SystemSDR 99ZZZX4160Relay · failedTHIS RELAY SUPPLIES POWER TO THE WINDSHIELD HEATING PANEL AND IS CONTROLLED BY A CONTROL BOX. THE WINDSHIELD PANEL WENT OPAQUE ON AN IFR FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS AND STAYED OPAQUE THROUGHOUT THE FLIGHT EVEN WHEN THE ICE HAD MELTED FROM THE REST OF THE WINDSSep 21, 1999 · N323DC · Cessna P210N · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR 99ZZZX3610Gear · failedTT: 1,443.0 HRS AIR FRAME AND ENGINE. ORIGINAL ENGINE FROM THE FACTORY, NEVER REMOVED. GEAR TOOTH FOUND DURING OIL DRAIN CHANGE, MTAL FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER. NO MOTOR OR PART FROM IN THE PREVIOUS OIL CHANGE 35 HRS PIOR. ENGINE WAS RUNNING NORMAL.Aug 1, 1999 · N4759K · Cessna P210N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX2791Clamp · failedSHORTLY AFER NORMAL TAKEOFF ROLL AND ROTATION, PILOT NOTICED MANIFOLD PRESSURE REDUCTION TO ATMOSPHERIC. PILOT REMAINED IN THE AIRPORT PATTERN AND EXECUTED A NORMAL LANDING. INITIAL INSPECTION IDENTIFIED A BURNED LEFT FORWARD NOSE SKIN. UPON COWLING REMOVAL,Jul 12, 1999 · N4753K · Cessna P210N · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 99ZZZX495Bulkhead · crackedBULKHEAD ASSEMBLY AT STA 194.80 CRACKED/BROKEN LOWER RIGHT CORNER, THE AUTOPILOT KFC 200 PITCH SERVO AFT MOUNT, BOLTS 2 INCHES INBOARD OF CRACK.Jan 12, 1999 · N4801P · Cessna P210N · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX27Switch · failedDURING PRE-FLIGHT, MAIN AVIONICS POWER SWITCH WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED A LOOSE POSITION SWITCH. SWITCH WAS REPLACED. SUBMITTER STATED CAUSE COULD BE TENSION ON WIRING BUNDLE ATTACHED TO SWITCH.Dec 7, 1998 · N130RC · Cessna P210N · Electrical Power System
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