Cessna TR182

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SDR AUS20020215Selector Switch · mismarked(AUS) AUTOPILOT NAV2 EXTERNAL SWITCH SELECTOR HAD NO MARKINGS.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · Autopilot SystemSDR AUS20020214Ammeter · faulty(AUS) AMMETER FAULTY.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · DC Indicating SystemSDR AUS20020213Switch · unserviceable(AUS) AUTO-PILOT CONTROLLER BACK COURSE SWITCH INOPERATIVE.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · Autopilot SystemSDR AUS20020212Placard · missing(AUS) MULTIPLE LABELS MISSING FROM EQUIPMENT IDENTIFIERS IN COCKPIT.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · Placards and MarkingsSDR AUS20020211Light · unserviceable(AUS) ADF INTERNAL LIGHTS UNSERVICEABLE.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) SystemSDR AUS20020210Light · unserviceable(AUS) LH POST LIGHTS AND PEDESTAL POST LIGHTS UNSERVICEABLE.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · Flight Compartment LightingSDR AUS20020209Light · unserviceable(AUS) OVERHEAD FLOOD LIGHT AND TRIM POST LIGHTS UNSERVICEABLE.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · Flight Compartment LightingSDR AUS20020208Wire · worn(AUS) EXTERNAL POWER SWITCH LEAD WORN THROUGH ON AIRCRAFT RIB.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · Electrical Power System WiringSDR AUS20020207Filter · chafed(AUS) ALTERNATOR FILTER TOUCHING AUX' TERMINAL OF ALTERNATOR.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR AUS20020206Wire Harness · worn(AUS) ENGINE BAY WIRING LOOMS WORN THROUGH IN NUMEROUS PLACES.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · Turbine Engine System WiringSDR AUS20020205Static Wick · faulty(AUS) ALL STATIC WICKS (10OFF) UNSERVICEABLE.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · Miscellaneous HardwareSDR AUS20020204Mount · corroded(AUS) MARKER BEACON ANTENNA MOUNT CONTAINED SURFACE CORROSION.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · Marker Beacon SystemSDR AUS20020203Antenna · faulty(AUS) DME ANTENNA PAINTED OVER. SIGNS OF CORROSION AROUND EDGES OFANTENNA.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · DME/TACAN SystemSDR AUS20020202Vent · mismarked(AUS) STATIC VENT INCORRECTLY MARKED.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · Pitot/Static SystemSDR AUS20020201Radio · faulty(AUS) HF SYSTEM FAULTY.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · HF Communications SystemSDR AUS20020200Radio · faulty(AUS) LIMITED RECEIVE RANGE ON BOTH COM1 AND COM2.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · HF Communications SystemSDR AUS20020199Transceiver · unsecure(AUS) HF TRANSCEIVER NOT SECURED IN RACK. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THE TRANSCEIVER UNSERVICEABLE.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · HF Communications SystemSDR AUS20020198Converter · faulty(AUS) VOR CONVERTER FAULTY.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · Visual Omnirange (VOR) SystemSDR AUS20020197Connector · faulty(AUS) GLIDESLOPE RECEIVER CONNECTOR INPUT VOLTAGE PIN BENT.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · Glide Slope SystemSDR AUS20020196Switch · missing(AUS) SWITCH ON FLAP PRESELECT ARM MISSING. ALL ATTACHING HARDWARE ALSO MISSING AND CONNECTING WIRES STOWED.Feb 23, 2002 · Cessna TR182 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR 2002FA0000006Clamp · brokenTHIS CLAMP HOLDS THE SHIMMY DAMPNER IN POSITION ON THE NOSE GEAR BARRELL WITH A PIN WELDED INSIDE THE CLAMP. PIN WAS FOUND BROKEN AND THIS ALLOWED THE CLAMP TO SHIFT WHICH CAUSED THE SHIMMY DAMPNER TO HIT THE GEAR WELL AND SOME TIMES LOCK THE GEAR IN THE UP PDec 1, 2001 · N737HU · Cessna TR182 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 20000920SH009Alternator · faultyALTERNATOR 60-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. JUMP STARTED AIRCRAFT. ENGINE GROUND RUN. ALTERNATOR CHARGED BATTERY WITH RADIO MASTER SWITCH ON. AS LANDING TAXI LIGHTS WERE TURNED ON, 60-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. INSTALLED TROUBLESHOOTING EQUIPMENT, INDICSep 12, 2000 · N4928S · Cessna TR182 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 20000914SH008Gear · brokenPILOT REPORTED RT PORTION OF MAGNETO INOPERATIVE (TCM DOUBLE MAG). INVESTIGATION REVEALED SEVERAL TEETH BROKEN FROM RT DISTRIBUTOR GEAR (PN 10-682016) ALLOWING GEAR NOT TO ROTATE. INSPECTION OF LT GEAR SHOWED ONE TOOTH BROKEN, HOWEVER, GEAR WAS STILL ABLE TOAug 23, 2000 · N63BD · Cessna TR182 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20000622SH040Rotor · brokenENGINE TURBO SCAVENGING PUMP FAILED. THIS ALLOWED THE ENGINE TO PUMP ALL THE ENGINE OIL OVERBOARD THROUGH THE TURBO. EMERGENCY OFF AIRPORT LANDING CAUSED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. (X)May 31, 2000 · N738FN · Cessna TR182 · Exhaust Turbine System (Reciprocating)SDR 99ZZZX4213Core · deterioratedTHE HEATER CORE END CPA FAILED DUE TO EXCESSIVE DETERIORATED METAL. THE HOT GASSES ENTERED THE DUCT RISER-HOSE-CONTROL VALVE CAUSING SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. THE PILOT WAS FLYING AT 11,000 MSL AND SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE. PERFORMED AN EMERGENCY LANDING CRASHING Oct 19, 1999 · N756LE · Cessna TR182 · Heating SystemSDR CA990728052Starter · failed(CAN) STARTER WOULD ONLY TURN ENGINE OVER AT HALF SPEED.Jul 9, 1999 · Cessna TR182 · Engine StarterSDR 99ZZZX1042Heater · crackedDURING PRESSURE CHECK OF EXHAUST SYSTEM, FOUND MUFFLER/HEAT TUB TO HAVE 2 CRACKS AROUND THE FINS. CESSNA RECOMMENDS PRESSURE CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM EVERY 50 HOURS.Jan 25, 1999 · N7090S · Cessna TR182 · Heating SystemSDR 99ZZZX1041Crossover · crackedTURBOCHARGED EXHAUST 'Y' HAS CRACK ONE INCH LONG IN THE 'Y' ASSY. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED THIS AIRCRAFT NEEDS AN AD SIMILAR TO THE ONE ON TURBO 210 (CESSNA).Jan 25, 1999 · N7090S · Cessna TR182 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA990111005Track · bent(CAN) BOTH RIGHT HAND FLAP TRACKS FOUND BENT.Dec 11, 1998 · Cessna TR182 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 98ZZZX3473Magneto · mismanufacturedCAM ASSY P/N 10-400167-13, HAS WOODRUFF KEY SLOT IN THE WRONG LOCATION. IT CAUSED MAGNETO TO HAVE ZERO DEGREE LAG. IMPULSE WOULD FIRE AT 23 DEGREES BTC. COMPONENT P/N LW-785126-105-3000.Aug 17, 1998 · N6341S · Cessna TR182 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 98ZZZX1858Camshaft · wornENGINE HAS LOW POWER. REMOVED CYLINDERS FOR TOP OVERHAUL AND FOUND CAM HAD BAD LOBES. TBO ON THIS ENGINE IS 2,000 HOURS.May 6, 1998 · N6341S · Cessna TR182 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA980318039Turbine · misrepaired(CAN) TURBO WAS SENT FOR REPAIR DUE TO RUBBING OF COMPRESSOR ON CASING. SHOP FOUND AUTOMOTIVE PARTS INSTALLED.Feb 24, 1998 · Cessna TR182 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 98ZZZX1343Wire · shortedPILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN COCKPIT. GROUND WIRE FOR INSTRUMENT POST- LIGHTS SHORTED OUT ON WIRE LUG TO 60-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR ALTERNATOR. REPLACED GROUND WIRE AND RELOCATED AWAY FROM CIRCUIT BREAKER. WIRE LUG ON 60-AMP BREAKER REPLACED. BOTH SYSTEMS CHECKFeb 12, 1998 · N756WF · Cessna TR182 · Light System WiringSDR 97ZZZX4512Heat Exchanger · crackedINSPECTION OF HEAT EXCHANGER FOUND BACK SIDE OF UNIT SPIRAL FINS CRACKED AND LEAKING. ALSO, FORWARD FLANGE COUPLED TO NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST RISER DETERIORATED. THESE CRACKS AND LEAKS ARE A HAZARD DUE TO CARBON MONOXIDE IN CABIN HEAT.Sep 1, 1997 · N4840T · Cessna TR182 · Heating SystemSDR 97ZZZX3420Pump · crackedDUKES ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP RELIEF VALVE ASSEMBLY HAD BEEN CROSS-THREADED ON ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY. OVER TIME, STRESS CAUSED PUMP BODY TO CRACK. IF NOT FOUND, PROBLEM COULD HAVE ALLOWED RELIEF VALVE TO BE EJECTED FROM PUMP BODY CAUSING COMPLETE FAILURE AND MASSIVE Jul 17, 1997 · N736YQ · Cessna TR182 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR 97ZZZX3094Duct · deterioratedDURING AVIONICS INSTALLATION, AVIONICS COOLING DUCT FROM AIR INLET ON SIDE OF AIRCRAFT TO COOLING PANS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF RADIOS WAS FOUND COMPLETELY DETERIORATED. THE BLACK FABRIC OF THE HOSE HAD ROTTED LEAVING STRIPS OF FABRIC HANGING BEHIND PANEL. IJun 14, 1997 · N5153R · Cessna TR182 · Air Distribution SystemSDR 97ZZZX3021Line Assy · leakOIL LINE BETWEEN FIREWALL AND OIL PRESSURE GAUGE LEAKING OIL THROUGH TWO CORRODED PIN HOLES ONTO CARPET ON COPILOT SIDE. LOST APPROXIMATELY 3-4 QUARTS OF OIL.Apr 22, 1997 · N4700S · Cessna TR182 · Engine Oil PressureSDR 96ZZZX4944Hose · deterioratedVACUUM HOSES NEEDED TO BE REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT GYROS FOR INSTRUMENT REPLACEMENT. UPON REMOVAL, THE HOSE INNER AND OUTER CASINGS CRUMBLED. SUGGEST REPLACEMENT OF IMPERIAL EASTMAN HOSE WITH AEROQUIP '306' LOW PRESSURE HOSE. CONDITION IS NOT REAug 30, 1996 · N4952T · Cessna TR182 · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 96ZZZX5230Rib · crushedRIGHT STABILIZER'S 2ND NOSE RIB CRUSHED BY USING TAIL TO GROUND HANDLE AIRCRAFT. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS RECURRING PROBLEM. HERE IS ANOTHER REMINDER.Aug 2, 1996 · N738FH · Cessna TR182 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 96ZZZX5229Skin · corrodedAT ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND SEVERE CORROSION UNDER SOUND DEADENER SHEETS IN FORWARD FUSELAGE SIDE PANELS. REMOVED DEADENER SHEETS, TREATED AND PAINTED WITH CHROMATE PAINT. CESSNA ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM IN SERVICE NEWS LETTER SNL 93-3, DATED JUNE, 1993. IF NAug 2, 1996 · N738FH · Cessna TR182 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 96ZZZX5228Valve · wornPEFORMED SB 388B ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS AT ANNUAL INSPECTION, 4 OF 6 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE AND GUIDES WORN BEYOND SPECS. REMOVED CYLINDERS, FOUND 2 CYLINDERS WITH BROKEN RINGS, AND 6 CYLINDERS WERE CRACKED. REPLACED CYLINDER ASSY. SUBMITTER STATED SB 88B IS A GAug 2, 1996 · N738FH · Cessna TR182 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX5227Hose · deterioratedAIRCRAFT IS 1979 MODEL. ALL HOSES FORWARD OF FIREWALL, DATED 4Q78. REPLACED HOSES. SUBMITTER STATED MECHANICS MUST CHECK HOSE CONDITION AND DATES ON A REGULAR BASIS TO AVOID BURST HOSES.Aug 2, 1996 · N738FH · Cessna TR182 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 96ZZZX4081Geartooth · failedDURING C/W AD 96-12-07, DISCOVERED DISTRIBUTOR GEAR MISSING A TOOTH, DID NOT AFFECT ENGINE OPS. REPLACED BOTH DISTRIBUTOR GEARS WITH NEW. REASON FOR FAILURE UNKNOWN, NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Jul 30, 1996 · N6339T · Cessna TR182 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 96ZZZX4005Bracket · failedFUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER MOUNT FAILED AFTER 147 HOURS OF OPERATION. SUBMITTER STATED LOCATION OF MOUNT SHOULD BE REVISED TO STRENGTHEN MOUNTING TO PREVENT BREAKAGE OF THE BRACKET.Jul 24, 1996 · N6323T · Cessna TR182 · Fuel Flow IndicatingSDR 96ZZZX3439Contactor · failedAFTER A SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE, THE MASTER SWITCH WAS PLACED IN THE 'ON' POSITION FOR STARTING. AS SOON AS THE MASTER WAS TURNED ON, THE STARTER ROTATED THE PROPELLER. ROTATION OF THE PROPELLER COULD ONLY BE STOPPED BY TURNING THE MASTER SWITCH TO THE 'OFF' POJun 6, 1996 · N2294R · Cessna TR182 · Engine CrankingSDR 96ZZZX3320Attach Clamp · failedTHE SHIMMY DAMPENER CLAMP ASSY, PN 2243015-1, ALIGNMENT PIN FAILED AND CAUSED THE SHIMMY DAMPENER TO ROTATE ON THE STRUT HOUSING AND IMPROPERLY ALIGN THE DAMPENER CAUSING THE DAMPENER TO JAM THE LANDING GEAR IN THE UP POSITION. NOTE: THE DAMPENER CLAMP LOOKSJun 6, 1996 · N4594S · Cessna TR182 · Shimmy DamperSDR 96ZZZX2062Fitting · wrong partWRONG TYPE FITTING IN ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP RESTRICTED FUEL FLOW.Mar 1, 1996 · N150DB · Cessna TR182 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR 96ZZZX1532Mount Bracket · crackedUPON REPLACEMENT OF ROLL SERVO, FOUND LOWER BRACKET HAD COMPLETELY CRACKED THROUGH. THE SERVO WAS ONLY BEING HELD IN PLACE BY THE UPPER MOUNTING BRACKET. ORDERED NEW REPLACMENT PART AND FOUND IT HAS BOTTOM ADJUSTMENT SLOTS FOR SERVO POSITION ADJUSTMENT. RECJan 18, 1996 · N5276S · Cessna TR182 · Autopilot Main ServoSDR CA951130010Gasket · stressed(CAN)REPORT OF A ROUGH RUNNING ENG, LED TO FINDING A MAG LOOSE ON FLANGE & THAT THE HOLD DOWN NUTS HAD BACKED OFF & MT FLANGE WAS SEVERELY WORN.MAG CASE WAS REPLACED. REPAIRED MAG WAS RETURNED WITH A P/N 62224 GASKET THAT HAS THE MOUNT EARS INCORPORATED.SUBMINov 28, 1995 · Cessna TR182 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA951130009Valve Assembly · malfunctioned(CAN)PILOT REPORTED ENGINE STOPPAGE (2-3 SECONDS) DURING TURBULANCE; THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL THERE HAVE BEEN 3 OR 4 OF THESE OCCURRENCES OF THIS TYPE IN THE LAST 100 HOURS, THESE HAPPENED DURING BOTH SMOO TH AND ROUGH AIR. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING THE PROBLEM LNov 28, 1995 · Cessna TR182 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
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