# Service difficulty reports: Cessna TU206F

A list on [Cessna TU206F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-tu206f.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2023FA0000363](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000363.md): Powerplant · oil starvation · Jun 7, 2023 · N92HC · Cessna TU206F · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > PILOT NOTICE LOSS OF POWER IN CRUISE FLIGHT, RETURNING TO AIRPORT DEBRIS AND SMOKE WAS NOTED EXITING THE ENGINE COWL. OFF AIRPORT LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND HOLE IN CRANKCASE INBOARD OF #4 CYLINDER. #4 CONNECTING ROD, PISTON PIN, AND OTHER PIECES OF THE C
- [SDR 2020FA0000392](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000392.md): Thru Bolt · loose · Sep 2, 2020 · Cessna TU206F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > 125 HRS AFTER MAJOR REPAIR BY RAM AIRCRAFT FRONT TWO THROUGH BOLTS FOUND BELOW MINIMUM TORQUE AND LEAKING OIL.
- [SDR 2020FA0000391](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000391.md): Intake Rocker · broken · Sep 2, 2020 · Cessna TU206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ROCKER ARM FAILED CAUSING ENGINE ROUGHNESS.
- [SDR 2019FA0000266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000266.md): Camshaft · spalled · Aug 19, 2019 · Cessna TU206F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FERROUS METAL IN OIL FILTER DURING NORMAL MAINTENANCE. UPON INSPECTION FOUND 5/6 CAM LOB SPALLED. THIS IS THE SECOND WORN CAM IN THIS ENGINE IN THREE YEARS.
- [SDR 2015FA0000204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000204.md): Pin · worn · May 4, 2015 · N8293Q · Cessna TU206F · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > THE PILOT SEAT RECLINE CLEVIS PIN, WAS FOUND WORN MORE THAN HALF WAY THROUGH. THE OPPOSITE PIN WAS ACTUALLY MISSING WHICH MEANS IT PROBABLY WAS WORN IN HALF AND FELL OUT. THE SEAT HAS THE NEW ACFT SAFETY REEL KIT INSTALLED. THE OWNER AND HIS SON THAT FLY TH
- [SDR 2011FA0000768](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000768.md): Engine · failed · Nov 16, 2011 · N9125Y · Cessna TU206F · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > ACFT ENGINE HAD 35 HRS SINCE O/H. O/H FACILITY "BROKE IN" ENGINE. POST CATASTROPHIC FAILURE INSPECTION REVEALED EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES, IE: CRANKSHAFT JOURNALS MELTED, STRETCHED VALVES, DISCOLORATION IN RODS AND CYLINDERS. EXACT CAUSE UNDETERMINED. PR
- [SDR 2009FA0000329](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000329.md): Hinge Bracket · broken · Apr 15, 2009 · N922MA · Cessna TU206F · Wing, Control Surface Attach Fittings
  > LOWER SUPPORTING ANGLE CRACKED FROM MANY YEARS AND HOURS OF FATIGUE. THIS ACFT HAS BEEN OPERATED ON UNIMPROVED BACK COUNTRY DIRT LANDING STRIPS WHICH POUND AND SHAKE THESE ACFT EXTREMELY. THIS TYPE OF PART FAILURE IS TO BE EXPECTED UNDER THE CONDITIONS THIS
- [SDR 2009FA0000031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000031.md): Spark Plug · cracked · Jan 21, 2009 · N92HC · Cessna TU206F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > SPARK PLUG INSULATORS CRACKED AND FALLING APART. MULTIPLE PLUGS SHOW SIGNS OF SHORTING IN THE LEAD INSULATOR WELLS, FAILED SPARK PLUG PRESSURE CHECKS. SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED 12 MONTHS AGO AND HAVE TOTAL HOURS 380.
- [SDR IKJ2007F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IKJ2007F00000.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jan 18, 2007 · N8482Q · Cessna TU206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER DEVELOPED CRACK FROM INTAKE SEAT AROUND THE OUTER PORTION OF CYLINDER TO SPARK PLUG HOLE. CRACK FOLLOWED THE PATH OF 1 OR 2 FINS AND WENT JUST AFT (CASE SIDE) OF FUEL INJECTOR PORT. THE CRACK WAS ALLOWING NOTICABLE FUEL LEAK/STAIN NEAR INJECTOR PORT
- [SDR 2006FA0000666](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000666.md): Impeller · mismanufactured · Jun 23, 2006 · N50901 · Cessna TU206F · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > INSTALLED NEW ENGINE FOLLOWED RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR BREAK IN. REMOVED & CUT OPEN OIL FILTER AT 1.4 HRS TTSN, AT 7.9HRS, & AT 24.7HRS. NORMAL PRACTICE WITH A NEW OR OVERHAULED ENGINE. EACH TIME FILTERS WERE NORMAL FOR A NEW ENGINE. ACFT DUE A 100 HR INS
- [SDR 2004FA0000749](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000749.md): Duct · loose · Jul 28, 2004 · N1002V · Cessna TU206F · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > SCAT 16 NOSE FROM AIRBOX TO TURBOCHARGER AIR INLET, WIRE INSIDE SCAT 16 NOSE WAS 1 INCH FROM TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL. WIRE MUST BE SECURED TO OUTSIDE OF AIR DUCTS WITH OEM CLAMPS.
- [SDR AOC04002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AOC04002.md): Cylinder · damaged · Jul 21, 2004 · N3160L · Cessna TU206F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > FOLLOWING SEVERAL WRITE UPS CONCERNING HIGH CYLINDER TEMP, THE CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED AFTER PREVIOUS LIKE PROBLEMS WITH ANOTHER AIRCRAFT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE CYLINDERS, IT WAS NOTED THAT THREE CYLINDERS HAD UNUSUAL CIRCULAR MARKS ON THE CYLINDER WALLS. NEW
- [SDR RKW2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RKW2003F00000.md): Condenser · shorted · Jun 6, 2003 · N1953U · Cessna TU206F · Magneto/Distributor
  > FLYING OVER MOUNTAINS, ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. DIVERTED, RIGHT MAGNETO CONDENSER FOUND TOTALLY SHORTED. ON RUN UP AFTER MAINTENANCE, LEFT MAGNETO RAN ROUGH, ENGINE NEARLY DIED FROM 1700 RPM. CHANGED OUT LEFT MAGNETO CONDENSER. OPS CHECKED GOOD. (MAG CH
- [SDR 2003FA0000002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000002.md): Thru Bolt · undertorqued · Nov 26, 2002 · N3160L · Cessna TU206F · AC Generator-Alternator
  > THE ALTERNATOR THROUGH BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT CASE HALF TO THE REAR CASE HALF WERE FOUND TO HAVE BACKED OUT ALLOWING THE CASE HALVES TO SEPARATE APPROXIMATELY.1250 INCH. THE THROUGH BOLT RETAINERS AND SAFETY WIRE WERE STILL IN PLACE. THE ALTERNATOR HAD MF
- [SDR 2002FA0001255](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001255.md): Oil Cooler · leaking · Oct 1, 2002 · N603ET · Cessna TU206F · Engine Oil Cooler
  > UPON INITIAL RUN UP OF FACTORY REBUILT ENGINE, COOLER LEAK NOTED. REMOVED COOLER AND CHECK BASE PLATE AND COOLER BASE FOR SURFACE VARIATIONS. BOTH PIECES DID NOT HAVE SURFACES THAT SHOWED TO BE TRUE AND FLAT.
- [SDR 2002FA0000891](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000891.md): Bolt · sheared · Jul 23, 2002 · N8763Q · Cessna TU206F · Landing Gear Steering System
  > ON LANDING, AIRCRAFT EXITED RUNWAY BECAUSE NOSE GEAR STEERING WAS LOST. NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES. MECHANIC FOUND STEERING COLLAR ATTACHING FORWARD BOLT SHEARED. STRUT APPEARED TO BE OVER INFLATED CAUSING BOLT TO SHEAR WHEN TOWED IN THIS CONDITION. SERVICED ST
- [SDR AUS20020172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020172.md): Seal · failed · Feb 6, 2002 · Cessna TU206F · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR OLEO LEG MAIN SEAL PNO MS28775-329 ROLLED AND SPLIT IN THREE PLACES.
- [SDR R292001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R292001F00000.md): Bolt · loose · Nov 29, 2001 · N3160L · Cessna TU206F · DC Generator-Alternator
  > DURING INSPECTION, MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE FOUR INTERNAL WRENCHING BOLTS (PN:MDW 10021-1) THAT HOLD THE FRONT CASE (PN ASG 120561) HALVES TOGETHER, WERE LOOSE. THE SAFETY WIRE FROM THE BOLT HEAD TO THE THROUGH BOLT RETAINER (PN ASG 100091) ON EACH BOLT WAS ST
- [SDR 20010531CW003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010531CW003.md): Circuit Board · shorted · Apr 25, 2001 · N8033Q · Cessna TU206F · Elevator Tab Control System
  > SHORT CIRCUIT RESULTED IN BURNED SPOT ON BOARD AND OPEN CIRCUIT. CAUSE APPEARS TO HAVE RESULTED FROM ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD TO CONNECTION. CAUSE FOR OVERLOAD-UNKNOWN.
- [SDR 20001030SH005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001030SH005.md): Pump · leaking · Oct 9, 2000 · N1953U · Cessna TU206F · Fuel Boost Pump
  > AFTER ENGINE SHUT DOWN, FUEL FOUND LEAKING FROM LEFT COWL FLAP TRACED TO FUEL PUMP. SUBMITTER STATED THIS WAS 3RD FUEL PUMP FOR THIS ENGINE, DOWN 7/8 DAYS EACH FUEL PUMP. (X)
- [SDR 20000913SH008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000913SH008.md): Pump · leaking · Aug 29, 2000 · N1953U · Cessna TU206F · Fuel Boost Pump
  > FUEL CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING FROM PORT SIDE ENGINE COWL. FOUND AT END OF FLIGHT. POSSIBLE CAUSE, BROKEN DIAPHRAGM. (X)
- [SDR 20000913SH007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000913SH007.md): Pump · leaking · Aug 29, 2000 · N1953U · Cessna TU206F · Fuel Boost Pump
  > REPLACEMENT (FOR REBUILT) BRAND NEW FUEL PUMP FOUND LEAKING FUEL FROM PORT SIDE ENGINE COWL BEFORE FLIGHT. POSSIBLE CAUSE, BROKEN DIAPHRAGM. (X)
- [SDR 99ZZZX2133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2133.md): Wheel · failed · Apr 28, 1999 · N8482Q · Cessna TU206F · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > WHEEL FAILED WHILE TAXIING. APPARENTLY, ONE OF THE 6 BOLTS ON OUTSIDE FLANGE LOOSENED TORQUE OVER TIME. A FEW BOLTS BROKE AND CENTER HUB FRACTURED AT REMAINING BOLT LOCATION. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED EITHER A LIFE-LIMIT ON PART, OR THE OPTION TO INSTALL BOLT T
- [SDR 99ZZZX2153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2153.md): Line · leaking · Apr 23, 1999 · N1002V · Cessna TU206F · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > FUEL LINE HAD A LEAK THAT SEEMED TO BE INTERMITTENT. APPARENTLY, THE VARIED TENSION IN RELATION TO WING AND CABIN ALLOWED THE OPENING TO OPEN FURTHER. INVESTIGATION REVEALED A PIN HOLE CAUSED BY CORROSION AS THE CAUSE. THE CORROSION APPEARED TO BE CAUSED BY
- [SDR 99ZZZX69](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX69.md): Altimeter · reads high · Dec 14, 1998 · N1953U · Cessna TU206F · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > ALTIMETER READ 6,000 FEET. GLASS FACE WAS TAPPED ON, READING FELL TO 3,000 FEET. ALTIMETER APPARENTLY HAS NOT BEEN OVERHAULED SINCE 3/90. LOG BOOK ENTRY 2-4-75, 326.2 HOURS, SHOWS C/W AD 74-24-13. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED A TBO.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1011.md): Lifter · failed · Dec 10, 1998 · N51237 · Cessna TU206F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > THE EXHAUST LIFTER, PN 628488, IS CALLED FOR INSTALLATION IN TSIO520C IN TCM MANUAL NR X30579A. SIX NEW LIFTERS WERE INSTALLED AT OVERHAUL OF ENGINE. ONE YEAR AND 112 HOURS LATER, ALL SIX NEW TCM CYLINDER ASSYS HAD WORN OUT EXHAUST VALVES AND GUIDES.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1282.md): Bearing · deteriorated · Mar 11, 1998 · N1002V · Cessna TU206F · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > AFTER FINDING A FAILURE OF FLAP BEARING THAT BOUND FLAP IN FLAP TRACK ON A 172, INSPECTION HAS BECOME PART OF ANNUAL INSPECTIONS. ON THIS MODEL 206, ONE BEARING WAS FOUND TO HAVE THE 'CAGE' DETERIORATED AND ONE HAD NEEDLE BEARINGS BROKEN. THE ONLY METHOD OF
- [SDR 97ZZZX1871](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1871.md): Axle · corroded · Mar 17, 1997 · N7485Q · Cessna TU206F · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME 3,075.0 HOURS. AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN CONVERTED TO SEAPLANE BY STC 1483GL IN 1991 AND OPERATED IN SALT WATER FOR 3 YEARS PRIOR TO ANNUAL INSPECTION IN 1997. ON DISASSEMBLY FOR MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION, THE MLG AXLES WERE REMOVED FROM THE GEA
- [SDR 97ZZZX1638](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1638.md): Structure · corroded · Mar 17, 1997 · N7485Q · Cessna TU206F · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME 3,075 HRS. AIRCRAFT BUILT AS LAND PLANE AND MODIFIED FOR FLOATS INSTALLATION IAW WIPAIRE STL SA1483GL. POH SUPPLEMENT REQUIRES 'OPERATION IN FRESH WATER ONLY' PLACARD DUE TO NO STAINLES STEEL CONTROL CABLES OR FUSELAGE INTERIOR PRIMER. C
- [SDR 97ZZZX1637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1637.md): Control Cable · corroded · Mar 17, 1997 · N7485Q · Cessna TU206F · Flight Control System
  > AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME 3,075 HRS. AIRCRAFT BUILT AS LAND PLANE AND MODIFIED FOR FLOATS INSTALLATION IAW WIPAIRE STL SA1483GL. POH SUPPLEMENT REQUIRES 'OPERATION IN FRESH WATER ONLY' PLACARD DUE TO NO STAINLES STEEL CONTROL CABLES OR FUSELAGE INTERIOR PRIMER. C
- [SDR 97ZZZX863](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX863.md): Fuel Line · failed · Jan 7, 1997 · N9563G · Cessna TU206F · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > FUEL LINE FAILED, LEAKS. METAL BRAIDED FUEL LINE TO THE FUEL FLOW GAUGE. LINE REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE FUEL LINE.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3890](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3890.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 1, 1996 · N7485Q · Cessna TU206F · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > HYDRAULIC LEAK. CRACK INSIDE OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER. REPLACED PART WITH NEW. INSPECTED, FOUND CORROSION, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY GEAR INDICATOR LIGHT WIRES AND HYDRAULIC LINE BEING CLAMPED TO CYLINDER. A RUBBER/PLASTIC PAD HAD BEEN GLUED TO CYLINDER TO PREVENT C
- [SDR 96ZZZX95](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX95.md): Turbocharger · bearing failed · Dec 18, 1995 · N8647Q · Cessna TU206F · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > TURBOCHARGER REPLACED FOR LOW BOOST. MFG OVERHAULED TURBOCHARGER, INSTALLED AND GROUND RUN ACCOMPLISHED. GROUND PERFORMANCE SATISFACTORY. DURING FLIGHT, LOW BOOST CONDITION NOTED. INSPECTION OF TURBOCHARGING SYSTEM REVEALED TURBINE WHEEL TIP RUB AND EXCESS
- [SDR 96ZZZX1275](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1275.md): Condensor · lead broken · Aug 1, 1995 · N1031V · Cessna TU206F · Magneto/Distributor
  > CONNECTION BETWEEN CONDENSER AND CONDENSER LEAD WAS BROKEN DUE TO CORROSION FROM AMBIENT AIR CAUSING MAG FAILURE.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3321.md): Nut · broken · May 10, 1995 · N1046V · Cessna TU206F · Wing Structure
  > ON ANNUAL INSPECTION WHEN LOWER LIFT STRUT FAIRINGS WERE REMOVED, SEVERAL PIECES OF BROKEN NAS679 NUTS FELL OUT. INSPECTION OF REMAINING NUTS REVEALED SEVERAL CRACKED NUTS. WHEN NUTS WERE REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT, SOME BOLTS FELL OUT. SUSPECT CAUSE IS BAD BA

## 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 = 'TU206F'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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