# Service difficulty reports: Cessna T207A

A list on [Cessna T207A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t207a.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2025F00156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025F00156.md): Blades · ground damage · Jun 22, 2025 · N6449H · Cessna T207A · Propeller Blade Section
  > AIRCRAFT TAXIING THROUGH SHELTAIR RAMP AT KPMP PARKING RAMP AND THE PROPELLER CAME INTO CONTACT WITH A STACK OF 3 TO 4 RUBBER CONSTRUCTION CONES, WITCH RESULTED IN TWO OF THE THREE BLADES OF THIS PROPELLER TO BREAK FREE OF THE RETAINING RING CLIPS THAT HOLD T
- [SDR 2024FA0000770](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000770.md): Switch · melted · Oct 9, 2024 · N100PC · Cessna T207A · Exterior Lighting
  > SMOKE IN CABIN FROM ELECTRICAL SWITCH PANEL. CHAFED WIRE FOUND IN LEFT HAND WING LEADING EDGE NEAR RIB/SKIN JUNCTION. REPLACED WIRE, SWITCH AND CIRCUIT BREAKER. HOURS ON SWITCH UNKNOWN, WAS INSTALLED FEB. 10, 2013.
- [SDR WIWA2020F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WIWA2020F00000.md): Oil System · leaking · Sep 16, 2020 · N9317M · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > THE PILOTS REPORTED THAT HE SET TAKEOFF POWER, ENGINE PARAMETERS READ NORMAL AND UPON REACHING 40 KNOTS HE SAW A ROLL BACK. HE EXECUTED AN ABORTED TAKEOFF AND HEARD SOME ENGINE SPUTTERING FOLLOWED BY THE ENGING SHUTTING OFF. MAINTENANCE FOUND NO ABNORMAL PRO
- [SDR P9KA2015120802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA2015120802.md): Fuel Tank · leaking · Dec 4, 2015 · N1301L · Cessna T207A · Fuel Storage
  > DUE TO LEAKAGE OF THE RT WING TANK, THE LT WING WAS REMOVED TO ACCESS & INSPECT IT'S FIBERGLASS TANK. ON TANK REMOVAL, IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE ONE LOCATION OF APPARENT CRACKING & LEAKAGE. DUE TO THE DIFFICULTIES INVOLVED IN ACCESSING THESE TANKS FOR INSPECTION
- [SDR P9KA2015120801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA2015120801.md): Fuel Tank · leaking · Dec 4, 2015 · N1301L · Cessna T207A · Fuel Storage
  > THE ACFT WAS WRITTEN UP & INVESTIGATED MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM, PROCESS OF ELIMINATION LED TO THE RT WING TANK LEAKING. BECAUSE THE ACFT HAD A FIBERGLASS TANK INSTALLED, THE WING & BUTT RIB HAD
- [SDR P9KA2015120803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA2015120803.md): Governor · intermittent · Oct 7, 2015 · N1301L · Cessna T207A · Propeller Governor
  > DURING A PREFLIGHT RUN UP, THE GOVERNOR WOULD NOT CYCLE THE PROPELLER EVEN WHEN LT IN THE LOW RPM POSITION FOR 10+ SECONDS. THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR WAS REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE & OPERATIONS WERE NORMAL. THE GOVERNOR ONLY HAD 29.5 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL & THE R
- [SDR P9KA15022602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA15022602.md): Attach Bracket · cracked · Feb 23, 2015 · N1301L · Cessna T207A · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS REMOVED AS PART OF A ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION. DURING INSPECTION THE RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACH BRACKET PN 1212128-2 WAS FOUND CRACKED JUST ABOVE THE BOLT HOLE. THE PART WAS REPLACED WITH NEW. ACCORDING TO THE ACFT LOGS T
- [SDR P9KA15022601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA15022601.md): Attach Bracket · cracked · Feb 23, 2015 · N1301L · Cessna T207A · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS REMOVED AS PART OF A ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION. DURING INSPECTION THE LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACH BRACKET PN 1212128-1 WAS FOUND CRACKED JUST ABOVE THE BOLT HOLE. THE PART WAS REPLACED WITH NEW. ACCORDING TO THE ACFT LOGS T
- [SDR P9KA2015010801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9KA2015010801.md): Fork · cracked · Jan 6, 2015 · N1301L · Cessna T207A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > DURING A ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE NOTED IN THE NLG FORK. THE CRACKS EXTENDED FROM THE FWD 2 BOLT HOLES FWD TO THE EDGE OF THE PART & AFT APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH ON EACH SIDE. DISASSEMBLY REVEALED SEVERAL MORE CRACKS THAT DID NOT EXTEND PAST TH
- [SDR OW62010F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OW62010F00000.md): Cylinder · cracked · Feb 11, 2010 · N7608U · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > FUEL STAIN ON OUTER ALUMINUM CASTING, CRACK FOUND BETWEEN COOLING FINS NEAR UPPER SPARKPLUG HOLE AND FUEL INJECTOR PORT. CRACK CONFIRMED BY PRESSURIZING INDUCTION SYSTEM AND SOAP BUBBLES. CRACK ORIGINATED IN THE INTAKE PORT AREA. THIS IS THE 3RD CYLINDER RE
- [SDR OW62009F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OW62009F00000.md): Cylinder · broken · Sep 12, 2009 · N7608U · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PART 135 OPERATOR WITH 6 PERSONS ON BOARD, SCENIC TOUR FLIGHT. NR 5 CYLINDER/BARREL SEPARATED IN FLIGHT. ACFT MADE EMERGENCY OFF-AIRPORT LANDING.
- [SDR CA090706004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090706004.md): Engine · failed · Jun 18, 2009 · Cessna T207A · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > (CAN) ENGINE FAILED IN FLIGHT, WEATHER WAS GOOD, RESTART FAILED, ACFT MADE FORCED LANDING MINOR INJURIES. ACFT TO BE RECOVERED AND INVESTIGATED BY SAFETY BOARD.
- [SDR 2009FA0000321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000321.md): Blade · cracked · Apr 15, 2009 · N803AN · Cessna T207A · Propeller Blade Section
  > THE ACFT WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO A BLADE THAT ROTATED FREELY IN THE HUB AND WAS NOT CONNECTED TO THE PITCH CHANGE MECHANISM. THE PROPELLER WAS DISASSEMBLED AND THE RETENTION AREA OF ONE BLADE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED APPROX 3 INCHES ACROSS THE RETENTIO
- [SDR 2007FA0000879](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000879.md): Selector Valve · mismanufactured · Sep 9, 2007 · N803AN · Cessna T207A · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > WHEN THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE IS SELECTED TO THE RT TANK, FUEL IS BEING DELIVERED FROM THE LT TANK, VISE VERSA. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A SHORT FLIGHT IN WHICH THE PILOT NOTICED THE RT TANK FUEL GAUGE WAS DROPPING WHEN THE LT TANK WAS SELECTED. THIS WAS LA
- [SDR 2007FA0000359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000359.md): Fitting · cracked · Apr 3, 2007 · N803AN · Cessna T207A · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > FWD RT STABILIZER FITTING CRACKED. FOUND CRACKED FITTING UPON ANNUAL INSPECTION OF EMPENNAGE. (K)
- [SDR CA060511001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060511001.md): Door Frame · cracked · May 11, 2006 · Cessna T207A · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > .5 INCH CRACK FOUND IN LOWER LT DOOR POST JAMB DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA060316004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060316004.md): Fitting · gouged · Mar 6, 2006 · Cessna T207A · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING WING REMOVAL FOR PAINT, LT LOWER WING STRUT FITTING WAS FOUND TO HAVE A GOUGE OF APPROXIMATELY 1/8" FROM STRUT FAIRING SCREW.
- [SDR 2005FA0001134](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001134.md): Fitting · broken · Jul 28, 2005 · N9482M · Cessna T207A · Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach Fittings
  > PILOT FOUND VERTICAL STABILIZER LOOSE ON PREFLIGHT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND RT FWD ATTACHMENT FITTING BROKEN. REPLACED BOTH FWD FITTINGS WITH NEW PARTS. (K)
- [SDR ENHA0507](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA0507.md): Alternator · failed · Jan 27, 2005 · N8NZ · Cessna T207A · AC Generation System
  > REMOVED DUE TO CB POPPING FREQUENTLY.
- [SDR UAT2005F00005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UAT2005F00005.md): Alternator · failed · Nov 29, 2004 · N73789 · Cessna T207A · AC Generator-Alternator
  > ALTERNATOR FAILED AT 225.2 TSO. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. OPS CHECK GOOD. (K)
- [SDR UAT2005F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UAT2005F00004.md): Alternator · failed · Nov 29, 2004 · N73789 · Cessna T207A · DC Generator-Alternator
  > ALTERNATOR FAILED AT 57.4 TSO. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. OPS CHECK GOOD. (K)
- [SDR ENHA2003005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA2003005.md): Pushrod · bent · Aug 20, 2003 · N8NZ · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 6 CYLINDER EXHAUST PUSHROD BENT.
- [SDR ENHA2003004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENHA2003004.md): Pushrod Tube · cracked · Aug 20, 2003 · N48CF · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 6 CYLINDER EXHAUST PUSHROD TUBE HOUSING CRACKED, PUSHROD BENT. SUSPECT STUCK VALVE.
- [SDR CA020702002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020702002.md): Piston · damaged · Jun 20, 2002 · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) AFTER A SOUTH BOUND DEPARTURE FROM CYPY RUNWAY 03 AN ABNORMAL DROP IN MANIFOLD PRESSURE WAS NOTICED. THE P/C SWITCHED FUEL TANKS TO ENSURE THE CAUSE WAS NOT FUEL CONTAMINATION. THERE WAS NO IMPROVEMENT. ENGINE INDICATIONS WERE LOW OIL PRESSURE, HIGH OIL
- [SDR KNF2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KNF2002F00000.md): Tire · failed · Mar 27, 2002 · N3156X · Cessna T207A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > RIGHT MAIN TIRE BLEW OUT ON LANDING. TIRE HAD SURFACE TREAD AND WAS NOT WORN. A FLAT SPOT WAS NOTED WHERE THE BLOWOUT OCCURED. BRAKES WERE APPLIED BEFORE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN. PILOT NEEDS TO KEEP FEET OFF THE BRAKES UNTIL THE AIRCRAFT HAS LANDED.
- [SDR CA000720017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000720017.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 7, 2000 · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) WHEN PERFORMING A CYLINDER DIFFERENTIAL COMPRESSION CHECK, FOUND CYLINDER NR 5 HAD A 60/80 COMPRESSION, AND AIR WAS LEAKING OUTSIDE CYLINDER. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK COULD BE SEEN JUST INBOARD OF THE EXHAUST PIPE FLANGE. CYLINDER WAS REMOV
- [SDR AU000577](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000577.md): Support Bracket · cracked · Jan 19, 2000 · Cessna T207A · Rudder Structure
  > (AUS) RUDDER BAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES PN 1213887-1 (LEFT) AND PNO1213887-2 (RIGHT) CRACKED THROUGH BOLT HOLES.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3403.md): Controller · failed · Aug 13, 1999 · N9482M · Cessna T207A · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > ON ROLL-OUT, AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT DEVELOP POWER. ONLY REACHED 24 MAP. APC WAS FOUND WITH CARBON AND METAL CONTAMINATION. AIRCRAFT HAD TURBOCHARGER CATASTROPHIC FAILURE 2 WEEKS PRIOR. POSSIBLE CAUSE WAS METAL PARTICLES FROM TURBO FAILURE CONTAMINATED SEAT VAL
- [SDR 99ZZZX3111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3111.md): Turbocharger · failed · Jul 27, 1999 · N9482M · Cessna T207A · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > PILOT REPORTED GOOD M.A.P. AT TAKEOFF. TWO MINUTES INTO FLIGHT, M.A.P. DROPPED TO 23 INCHES. THIRTY SECONDS LATER, M.A.P. DROPPED TO 20 INCHES. SUSPECT THIS IS WHEN TURBO FROZE UP AND RESTRICTED EXHAUST FLOW LIMITING ENGINE POWER. SUBMITTER STATED NO PASSE
- [SDR 99ZZZX3178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3178.md): Controller · malfunctioned · Jun 22, 1999 · N6491H · Cessna T207A · Engine Exhaust System
  > DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, A LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE OCCURRED OF APPROXIMTAELY 10 IN HG. TAKEOFF ABORTED WITHOUT INCIDENT. DURING GROUND RUN AND TROUBLESHOOTING, THE PROBLEM WAS DUPLICATED AND DETERMINED TO BE A STICKING WASTEGATE CONTROLLER VALVE. THE CONTROLL
- [SDR 97ZZZX4446](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4446.md): Blade · cracked · Oct 7, 1997 · N75870 · Cessna T207A · Propeller Blade Section
  > PILOT REPORTED SLIGHT ENGINE VIBRATION AND PROPELLER SLOW TO RESPOND IN RETURN TO LOW PITCH. DISASSEMBLY REVEALED ONE BLADE WAS CRACKED 180 DEGREES NEAR BEARING SURFACE AT ROOT END. CAUSE UNKNOWN. CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IMMINENT. BLADE UNDER ANALYSIS AT MCCA
- [SDR 97ZZZX3748](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3748.md): Hub · cracked · Jul 29, 1997 · N9317M · Cessna T207A · Propeller Hub Section
  > PENETRANT INSPECTION DURING NORMAL OVERHAUL INDICATED A FINE LINEAR CRACK OR SCRATCH. SUBSEQUENT EDDY CURRENT TESTING USING PHASE PLANE ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTATION REVEALED A CRACK APPROXIMATELY 1.5 INCHES LONG, ESTIMATED OVER.040 INCH DEEP ON THE EXTERIOR SURF
- [SDR 97ZZZX3386](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3386.md): Cylinder · failed · Jul 3, 1997 · N6427H · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > AIRCRAFT WAS AT 6,500 FEET MSL, CRUISE POWER SETTINGS. WHEN PILOT RETARDED THROTTLE FOR DESCENT, HE FELT A VIBRATION. HE TURNED TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH AND ON SHORT FINAL, NR 6 CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM ENGINE CAUSING THE ENGINE T
- [SDR 97ZZZX1592](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1592.md): Hinge Pin · failed · Mar 13, 1997 · N1783U · Cessna T207A · Engine Air Intake System
  > PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE AFTER TAKEOFF. MADE OFF-AIRPORT LANDING. NO INJURY, NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION FOUND ALTERNATE AIR DOOR HINGE PIN MISSING WHICH ALLOWED THE DOOR TO FALL INTO THE CONNECTING ELBOW TO THE TURBOCHARGE
- [SDR 96ZZZX3774](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3774.md): Cylinder · separated · Jul 11, 1996 · N6308H · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PILOT REPORTED ROUGH ENGINE AND LARGE RPM DROP ON MAG CHECK. INSPECTION FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER CRACKED. WHEN CYLINDER REMOVED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE HEAD WAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED. BOTTOM SPARK PLUG WAS FOULED.
- [SDR 95ZZZX6803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6803.md): Cylinder Assy · cracked · Oct 13, 1995 · N3156X · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ENGINE OPERATION NORMAL ON TAKEOFF, CLIMB, AND CRUISE SETTING. ROUGHLY 15 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST MANIFOLD PRESSURE. FULL THROTTLE MANIFOLD PRESSURE WAS 25 INCHES. PILOT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION FOUND THE NR 4 CYLINDER HAD CRACKED O
- [SDR 95ZZZX3521](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3521.md): Baffling · misinstalled · Jul 8, 1995 · N6372H · Cessna T207A · Engine Air Baffle Section
  > BAFFLING WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, JAMMING PROPELLER CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY. MAINTENANCE SHOULD DOUBLE CHECK THEIR WORK ESPECIALLY SINCE THIS AIRPLANE JUST CAME OUT OF AN INSPECTION.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3520.md): Strut · overserviced · Jul 8, 1995 · N101EN · Cessna T207A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > NOSE STRUT OVERSERVICED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. TO PREVENT THIS, MAINTENANCE SHOULD SERVICE TO WHAT THE MANUFACTURER STATES AND PERFORM A TAXI TEST.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3998](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3998.md): Filter · gasket displaced · Jul 1, 1995 · N803AN · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > OIL FILTER INTERNAL GASKET WAS OUT OF PLACE AND COVERING INLET PASSAGE OF FILLER BODY. APPEARS TO BE MANUFACTURE DEFECT. SUBMITTER ADVISES A CLOSER INSPECTION OF OIL FILTER PRIOR TO INSTALLATION TO INSURE GASKET IS NOT BLOCKING INLET HOLE.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3474.md): Adapter · thread damage · Jun 20, 1995 · N9629M · Cessna T207A · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > DURING COMPLIANCE WITH SEB 92-1R1 (CESSNA). ADAPTER WAS REMOVED FROM PUMP HOUSING AND THREAD DAMAGE WAS EVIDENT. 3OX MAGNIFICATION OF DAMAGE APPEARED TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. NO DAMAGE DUE TO MISUSE IS SUSPECTED. SEB 93-1R1 IS TO CHECK THREAD DAMAGE D
- [SDR HERA9506](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HERA9506.md): Fuel Flow Ind · malfunctioned · Feb 10, 1995 · N1765U · Cessna T207A · Fuel Flow Indicating
  > FLT NR 1521 - AIR RETURN TO OTZ, DUE FUEL FLOW INDICATED 11 GALLONS PER HOUR (GPH) IN CRUISE FLIGHT. A LANDING WAS MADE AT OTZ WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE FUEL FLOW INDICATOR AND PERFORMED A FUEL FLOW TEST IAW THE CESSNA SERVICE MANUAL. GROUN
- [SDR 95ZZZX919](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX919.md): Line · hole chafed · Feb 6, 1995 · N101EN · Cessna T207A · Landing Gear Brake System
  > LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE ON RT SIDE. FOUND HOLE WORN THROUGH BRAKE LINE UNDER LANDING GEAR FAIRING. SUSPECTED LINE WAS PUSHED DOWN BY PERSONNEL CAUSING CONTACT WITH SCREW THAT SECURES FAIRING.

## 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 = 'T207A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t207a/reports

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