Cessna R182

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SDR 20000515SH023Flap Track · separatedFOUND RT INBD FLAP TRACK SEPARATED FROM FWD MOUNT POINT DUE TO SHEARED RIVET. RIVET MAY HAVE BECOME WORK HARDENED. LT INBD FLAP TRACK ALSO FOUND LOOSE AT SAME LOCATION. THIS COULD POSSIBLY APPLY TO ALL CESSNA 182''S. THERE WERE NO OCCURRENCES OF FLAP OVERSApr 23, 2000 · N736WX · Cessna R182 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2000ZZZX648Pivot Assy · crackedSUBMITTER STATED FOUND FIVE OTHER PIVOTS WITH THE SAME CRACK. ALL OTHER PIVOTS HAVE 4,500 HOURS TOTAL TIME OR MORE. POSSIBLE CAUSE UNKNOWN. (X)Mar 15, 2000 · N2394S · Cessna R182 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2000ZZZX827Capacitor · failedNEW CAPACITOR INSTALLED TO SATISFY TCM CSB662A FAILED ON FIRST ENGINE RUN AFTER INSTALLATION. DATE CODE ON FAILED CAPACITOR IS 00-08. FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT DURING 15 MINUTE ENGINE RUN-UP.Mar 8, 2000 · N4689S · Cessna R182 · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU000286Fuel Tank · contaminated(AUS) AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATED ETHYLENE DIAMINE (EDA).Feb 11, 2000 · Cessna R182 · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR 2000ZZZX568Swivel · leakingSWIVEL IS FOR BRAKE LINE AT MAIN GEAR. PILOT SQUAWK OF PEDAL FOR RT BRAKE BLEEDS OFF, BRAKE FLUID ON BELLY. INSPECTION OF SYSTEM UNDER PRESSURE SHOWED LEAK AT SWIVEL. REPLACED SWIVEL. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED CAUSE, AGE.Jan 24, 2000 · N4135C · Cessna R182 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 20000405SH021Pin · looseWHILE PERFORMING RECURRENT INSP OF NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK PINS LOCATED IN ACTUATOR BEARING END, FOUND DOWNLOCK PINS IN AN UNAIRWORTY CONDITION. LT PIN LOOSE AND ROTATING FREELY, RT PIN BROKEN WITH ITS WORKING END WIGGLING FREE, FITTED END STILL SEATED. FOUND NG Aug 18, 1999 · N5482T · Cessna R182 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 99ZZZX2274Encoder · malfunctionedFOUND ENCODER TO HAVE A2 CODE LINE SHORTED. ALSO, FOUND TRANSPONER RT 350A SN 17101 TO HAVE A2 CODE LINE LOW.May 17, 1999 · N1675R · Cessna R182 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR 99ZZZX1186Actuator · fracturedDURING AN INCIDENT INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF A NOSE GEAR COLLAPSE, IT WAS DETERMINED THE CESSNA NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR LEFT SIDE DOWNLOCK PIN WAS FRACTURED AT THE ROLL PIN SECURING POINT OF THE ACTUATOR. THIS HALF OF THE LOCK PIN WORKED ITS WAY OUT Feb 27, 1999 · N7301W · Cessna R182 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 99ZZZX965Brake Line · chafedELEVATOR CABLE CUT HOLE IN BRAKE LINE. THIS LINE IS LOCATED UNDER PANEL JUST FORWARD OF PILOT. CABLE DOES NOT TOUCH LINE, BY ABOUT .25 INCH, ONLY WHEN PULLING BACK ON ELEVATOR WILL THE CABLE TOUCH THE LINE AND THEN ONLY SLIGHTLY. CABLE TENSION WAS CORRECT. Feb 1, 1999 · N369CP · Cessna R182 · BrakeSDR 99ZZZX707Bolt · corrodedNOSE GEAR ACTUATOR ASSY BOLTS FROZEN ON EACH END. GEAR END/FUSELAGE END. REMOVED CLEANED, LUBED, AND REASSEMBLED. INSPECTED FOR FREE MOVEMENT.Jan 1, 1999 · N268ER · Cessna R182 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 99ZZZX274Carburetor · contaminatedPILOT REPORTED THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING EXCESSIVELY RICH AT ALL SETTINGS EXCEPT IDLE. PILOT DECIDED THE CARBURETOR SHOULD BE REPLACED. WHEN THE CARBURETOR WAS REMOVED, A ROUND PIECE OF HARD PEPPERMINT CANDY WAS FOUND WEDGED IN VENTURI. PILOT HAD COMPLAINED THDec 30, 1998 · N6161S · Cessna R182 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 99ZZZX1033Reservoir · leakingMAIN LANDING GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND NORMALLY OR WITH EMERGENCY HAND PUMP. A SUCCESSFUL PARTIAL GEAR LANDING WAS MADE WITH MINIMAL DAMAGE. INVESTIGATION SHOWED NO FLUID IN HYDRAULIC POWER PACK AND EVIDENCE OF MINOR LEAKAGE AT NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR AND MAIN GEAR DDec 15, 1998 · N757VE · Cessna R182 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 99ZZZX532Insulation · deterioratedFOAM INSULATION ON UNDERSIDE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL GLARESHIELD DRIED OUT FROM AGE FLAKING POWDERY MATERIAL FALLING DOWN ON INSTRUMENTS. ENGINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NOT SEALED AND HAS BEEN CAUSING ENGINE INSTRUMENTS TO BECOME ERRATIC. HAD TO CHANGE FUEL QUANTITY Dec 10, 1998 · N17059 · Cessna R182 · Instrument PanelSDR 99ZZZX941Spinner · crackedAT 1,602.4 HOURS TT, A SPINNER WOBBLE WAS NOTICED. THE SPINNER (PN 2252074-3) WAS REMOVED AND THE FRONT BULKHEAD WAS FOUND BROKEN. ALSO, FOUND A CRACKED AFT BULKHEAD HALF (PN 2252073-3) AND ONE ATTACH PLATE (PN C5046). THE SPINNER WAS INSTALLED NEW ON 5-14-Dec 1, 1998 · N182SX · Cessna R182 · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 99ZZZX937Bulkhead · brokenA SPINNER WOBBLE WAS NOTICED. THE SPINNER, P/N 2250274-3, WAS REMOVED AND THE FRONT BULKHEAD WAS FOUND BROKEN. ALSO, FOUND A CRACKED AFT BULKHEAD HALF (P/N 2252073-3) AND ONE ATTACH PLATE (P/N C5046). THE SPINNER WAS INSTALLED NEW ON 5-14-96 AT 1,330.0 TT. Dec 1, 1998 · N182SX · Cessna R182 · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 99ZZZX1202Nlg · failedNOSE COLLAPSED OR FAILED TO EXTEND DURING LANDING. PILOT STATES HE FELT NOTHING UNTIL THE PROP AND LOWER NOSE COWL STARTED STRIKING GROUND. INSPECTION SHOWS TWO SCREWS MISSING FROM INBD FWD LOWER EDGE OF NOSE COWL WHICH IS ALLOWING THE NOSE COWL SKIN TO EXTENov 22, 1998 · N42GV · Cessna R182 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 98ZZZX4525Support · brokenDUIRNG ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND CARBURETOR HEAT/ENGINE INDUCTION AIR BOX, LOWER SUPPORT BROKEN. SUBMITTER STATED DAMAGE POSSIBLY CAUSED BY TWO OF THE FOUR MOUNTING BOLTS MISSING. REMOVED AND REPLACED LOWER SUPPORT WITH NEW.Nov 12, 1998 · N124HK · Cessna R182 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 99ZZZX633Actuator · malfunctionedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, BRAKE FLUID WAS FOUND LEAKING NEAR A SWIVEL FITTING AT THE RT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED TWO OF THE THREE BOLTS SECURING THE ACTUATOR WERE SHEARED OFF INSIDE THE MAIN GEAR SUPPORT, AND BEING HELD FLUSH IN PNov 9, 1998 · N7568T · Cessna R182 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR CA981202013Actuator · corroded(CAN) HYDRAULIC FLUID NOTED ON THE LEFT ACTUATOR DURING RETRACTION TEST. TWO CORRODED POINTS FOUND AND THE METAL WAS DELAMINATED AT THESE POINTS. THE HOLE WHICH DEVELOPED AND THAT ALLOWED THE FLUID TO LEAK COULD ONLY BE SEEN WITH A MAGNIFYING GLASS, AT MAXIMNov 4, 1998 · Cessna R182 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 99ZZZX1174Fuel Cell · leakingCESSNA, PN 1200065-23, LEFT FUEL CELL. FUEL CELL RECEIVED FROM HARTWIG AIRCRAFT FUEL CELL REPAIR AS A REPAIRED UNIT. IT WAS EXTREMELY STIFF AND HARD TO WORK. UPON INSTALLATION, THE BLADDER LEAKED SOMEWHERE NEAR THE TOP.Oct 26, 1998 · N58FR · Cessna R182 · Fuel StorageSDR CA981202011Support · cracked(CAN) WHEN LEFT ACTUATOR REMOVED TO ALLOW MOUNT BOLT REPLACEMENT, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE FORWARD INBOARD SIDE OF THE BEARING SHOULDER WHERE THE PIVOT OF THE LANDING LEG RESTS.Oct 21, 1998 · Cessna R182 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 98ZZZX4055Line · corrodedTHE ALUMINUM LINE WAS AN OIL PRESSURE LINE RUNNING FROM THE FIREWALL TO THE OIL PRESS GAUGE. IT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN A VERY HARD TO SEE AREA. IT WAS FOUND CORRODED AND DEEPLY PITTED. DISCOVERED DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE CAUSE OFOct 7, 1998 · N2666C · Cessna R182 · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR 98ZZZX3889Line · corrodedTHE ALUMINUM LINE WAS AN OIL PRESSURE LINE RUNNING FROM THE FIREWALL TO THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE. IT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN A VERY HARD TO SEE AREA AND FOUND CORRODED AND DEEPLY PITTED. DISCOVERED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. SUBMITTER STATEDOct 7, 1998 · N2666C · Cessna R182 · Engine Oil PressureSDR 98ZZZX3887Bracket · crackedRUDDER PEDAL BRACKET ON PILOTS AND COPILOTS INBOARD SIDE CRACKED. FOUND ON REMOVAL OF RUDDER PEDALS FOR FIREWALL REPAIR. INSPECTION WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT REMOVING RUDDER PEDALS.Sep 18, 1998 · N9039C · Cessna R182 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 98ZZZX3480Bulkhead · crackedNEW SPINNER BULKHEAD AND MOUNTING BRACKETS CRACKED AFTER 30.9 HOURS AFTER INSTALLATION. REPLACED CRACKED PARTS, ALSO REPLACED SPINNER ASSY AND PROPELLER CYLINDER FOR WEAR. REPLACED MOUNTING STUDS AND BOLTS. CHECKED PROPELLER FOR BALANCE, CHECKED PROP SHAFT Sep 2, 1998 · N747BF · Cessna R182 · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR AU981179Pump · leaking(AUS) ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP LEAKING. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE DIAPHRAGM PLATE TO PUMP BODY ATTACHMENT SCREWS WERE LOOSE. PART TC: 1,835.Aug 25, 1998 · Cessna R182 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR AU981047Bulb · failed(AUS) AIRCRAFT SUFFERED A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE ALTERNATOR WARNING LIGHT BULB HAD BLOWN.Aug 11, 1998 · Cessna R182 · DC Indicating SystemSDR 98ZZZX2810Nipple · failedNIPPLE THAT CONNECTS CARBURETOR FINGER SCREEN TO SUPPLY LINE T-FITTING BROKE OFF IN FLIGHT CAUSING FUEL TO BE SPRAYED INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FUEL IGNITED AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH BELLY SKIN JUST AFT OF FIREWALL.Jul 27, 1998 · N9142C · Cessna R182 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU980899Relay · failed(AUS) STARTER RELAY FAILED TO DISENGAGE AFTER START-UP. THE MASTER RELAY FAILED TO DISENGAGE CAUSING BATTERY OVERHEATING.Jul 21, 1998 · Cessna R182 · Engine CrankingSDR 98ZZZX2447Pin · brokenDURING RIGGING CHECK OF NOSE GEAR, DISCOVERED ONE NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR DOWNLOCK PIN BROKEN IN TWO. PIN BROKE AT GROOVE MACHINED IN PIN FOR ADDITION OF ROLL PIN. REPLACED PIN. SUBMITTER STATED THESE PINS HAVE A HISTORY OF WORKING LOOSE IN THEIR HOUSINGS. CESSJun 8, 1998 · N182BG · Cessna R182 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 98ZZZX1666Rudder Bar · failedRIGHT HAND RUDDER BAR ASSEMBLY, WELDED ON FITTING THAT CONNECTS TO NOSE GEAR STEERING AND CONTROLS RUDDER TRIM, BROKE AWAY FROM RUDDER BAR ASSY. UPON INSPECTION OF WELDED FITTING, IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A COLD WELD.Apr 16, 1998 · N5545S · Cessna R182 · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA980417016Downlock · leaking(CAN) LEFT DOWNLOCK ACTUATOR NOT GOING FULL TRAVEL, LEFT GEAR PARTIALLY LOCKED, BUT MICROSWITCH NOT ACTIVATED IF FULL TRAVEL NOT REACHED. NEW SEALS INSTALLED. SWING SERVICEABLE.Apr 8, 1998 · Cessna R182 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 98ZZZX1449Hose · failedFUEL HOSE FAILED AFTER 2 YEARS AND 254 HOURS OF OPERATION. THE TAG ON THE HOSE HAS A DATE OF MANUFACTURE, 6-4-96.Apr 3, 1998 · N757ME · Cessna R182 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX4762Line · corrodedAFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTICED A FLICKER OF OIL PRESS GAUGE. CONTROL TOWER WAS ADVISED, ACFT STARTED TO RETURN TO BASE. OIL PRESS DROPPED TO ZERO AND ON 2-MILE FINAL, ENG QUIT. DEAD STICK LANDING WAS MADE WITH NO DAMAGE TO AIRFRAME. UPON INVEST A HOLE WAS FOUMar 30, 1998 · N321Q · Cessna R182 · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR 98ZZZX1281Control Cable · seizedDURING EXTENSION OF WING FLAPS, THE FLAP CIRCUIT BREAKER WOULD TRIP. INSPECTION REVEALED THE FLAP FOLLOW-UP CABLE SEIZED AT THE TOP END. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE INTERNAL CABLE CUTTING A GROOVE IN THE OUTER HOUSING FROM CONSTANT RUB DUE TO SLIGHT MIS-ALIGNMENTMar 12, 1998 · N6136S · Cessna R182 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 98ZZZX521Drain Valve · leakingLEFT WING FUEL SAMPLE DRAIN VALVE DRIPPING AND THEN REMAINING OPEN. UPON DISMANTLE, THE O-RING WAS FOUND BROKEN IN 3 PLACES AND SEPARATED INTO 2 PIECES. THE BROKEN O-RING PIECES LODGED IN THE FORWARD FLOW HOLES AND KEPT THE VALVE STEM OPEN. UPON MEASUREMENTJan 21, 1998 · N1691R · Cessna R182 · Fuel StorageSDR 98ZZZX1627Solenoid · failedOWNER COMPLAINED OF STARTER BENDIX HARD TO ENGAGE. ON INSP, TURNED ON MASTER SWITCH AND ENGINE STARTED CRACKING. STARTER SOLENOID WAS STUCK ENGAGED. REPLACED STARTER SOLENOID P/N S1577-1. MASTER SOLENOID LOOKED BURNED, SO IT WAS REPLACED WITH P/N S1580-1. Jan 19, 1998 · N511CC · Cessna R182 · Engine CrankingSDR AU971583Fuel System · contaminated(AUS) LH FUEL TANK AND FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATED WITH SUGAR.Dec 15, 1997 · Cessna R182 · Fuel StorageSDR 97ZZZX3949Filter · defectiveCRUISE AT 7,500 FEET AND ENGINE ROUGHNESS NOTED. MAGNETO CHECK OK. LEANING PROCEDURES DIFFERENT THAN NORMAL. FOUND INDUCTION FILTER TO BE AT FAULT. CHANGED BRACKETT P/N BA 2510 FOR A CESSNA P13-1E67 AND OPERATION NORMAL.Aug 29, 1997 · N4773S · Cessna R182 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 97ZZZX3804Fitting · brokenDURING NON-ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, FOUND NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR ATTACH FITTING UPPER RT LEG BROKEN AT ATTACH BOLT HOLE. REPLACED WITH NEW PART. REVIEW OF LOG BOOKS INDICATE THIS AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN SEVERELY DAMAGED IN THE NOSE GEAR AREA (AS WELL AS HAVING 3 GEAR UP LAug 16, 1997 · N182BG · Cessna R182 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 97ZZZX3749Gear · teeth missingDURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, REMOVED MAG FOR IMPULSE COUPLING AD. FOUND SEVERAL TEETH MISSING FROM BOTH DISTRIBUTOR GEARS AND ONE GEAR CRACKED. ALSO NOTED LARGE CRACKS ON THE TOPS OF BOTH COILS. ENGINE AND MAG TIME SINCE FACTORY OVERHAUL 526.4 HOURS. CAUSAug 5, 1997 · N42GV · Cessna R182 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 97ZZZX2887Reinforcement · crackedTHE LEFT HAND REINFORCEMENT ON THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS FOUND CRACKED. THIS REINFORCEMENT IS ONE OF THE AFT ATTACH POINTS OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.May 29, 1997 · N52442 · Cessna R182 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 97ZZZX2109Control Cable · wornDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, 'UP' ELEVATOR CABLE, P/N 0510105-350, FOUND SEVERELY WORN, MANY STRANDS WORN THROUGH AT PULLEY, FS 156.00. CABLE 'BUZZES' ON THIS PULLEY DURING FLIGHT. PULLEY ACTS AS FAIRLEAD; CABLE DEFLECTION ONLY A FEW DEGREES. PULLEY COULD BE DApr 22, 1997 · N5131T · Cessna R182 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX2018Bolt · failedPILOT REPORTED NOSE GEAR NOT RETRACTING ALL THE WAY INTO GEAR WELL. INSPECTION FOUND LT NOSE GEAR MAIN ATTACH BOLT MISSING. NOSE GEAR WAS HELD IN PLACE BY REMAINING BOLT (RT). BOLT WAS FOUND BELOW LT EXHAUST PIPE WITH THREAD END SHEARED OFF, NUT AND PART OFApr 22, 1997 · N202CT · Cessna R182 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 97ZZZX1107Selector · leakingAFTER GEAR 'DOWN' SELECTION PRIOR TO LANDING, PILOT NOTICED HYD FLUID DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR. ACFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. LANDING GEAR POSITION SELECTOR V ALVE WAS REMOVED AND CHECKED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LEAK WAS CAUSED BY A DETERIORATED 'PACKINGFeb 28, 1997 · N6122S · Cessna R182 · Landing Gear SelectorSDR 96ZZZX5876Gasket · deterioratedOIL SUMP GASKET DETERIORATED AND TURNED TO MUSH LIKE SUBSTANCE CAUSIING GASKET INGESTION AND LOSS OF GASKET SEAL AT OIL PICK UP GALLEY CAUSING LOW OIL PRESSURE. OIL PUMP CAVITATED AND SUCKED AIR INSTEAD OF OIL.Nov 12, 1996 · N3626C · Cessna R182 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA961105005Fitting · cracked(CAN) WHEN RETRACTION TEST PERFORMED, INSPECTION OF THE NOSE GEAR ATTACH FITTING FOUND 2 CRACKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE ACTUATOR ATTACHMENT. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS A HARD LANDING.Oct 18, 1996 · Cessna R182 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR 96ZZZX5491Attach Plate · crackedPROP SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKED. SUBMITTER STATES ON FLEET OF R182'S, THIS PART IS CRACKING WITH GREAT FREQUENCY. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME IN 2 YEARS. MUST BE MADE FROM DIFFERENT MATERIAL.Oct 14, 1996 · N6110T · Cessna R182 · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 96ZZZX5490Pivot Assy · crackedPIVOT ASSY CRACKED UNDER INBOARD PRESSED-ON BEARING. BRAKE HYD FLUID LEAKS FROM CRACK INTO SECTOR GEAR HOUSING. SYMPTOMS ARE A RECURRING SPONGY BRAKE. SECOND TIME THIS CRACK HAS OCCURRED ON ONE OF THESE PIVOT ASSYS. BOTH IN SAME PLACE. THIS FORM WAS SUBMIOct 14, 1996 · N6110T · Cessna R182 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CA961029009Attach Plate · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION THE PROPELLER BACK PLATE WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE ATTACHMENT BOLT AREA.Oct 11, 1996 · Cessna R182 · Propeller Spinner Section
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