# Service difficulty reports: Cessna U206

A list on [Cessna U206](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR CA111124003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111124003.md): Scoop · failed · Aug 16, 2011 · Cessna U206 · Engine Air Intake System
  > (CAN) BOTTOM OF AIR SCOOP BEHIND AIR CLEANER BROKE OUT IN SMALL PIECES WHICH WERE INGESTED INTO THE ENGINE HOLDING VALVES WHICH CAUSED ENGINE TO QUIT. HEAVY MATERIAL WAS INSTALLED IN DEFECTED AREA. WILL MONITOR. ORIGINAL MATERIAL WAS SOFT AND WAS FLEXING CAU
- [SDR CA090402003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090402003.md): Screw · missing · Mar 20, 2009 · Cessna U206 · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) THE PILOT NOTED HIS AILERON CONTROLS WERE SLUGGISH DURING FLIGHT AND THE CONTROL WHEEL WAS OFF CENTER DURING LEVEL FLIGHT. DURING ROUTINE INSP IT WAS FOUND THAT THE UPPER AILERON PULLEY BRACKET SCREW AND NUT WERE MISSING. THE PULLEY BRACKET WAS SLIGHTLY
- [SDR CA070228003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070228003.md): Control Arm · defective · Feb 28, 2007 · Cessna U206 · Propeller Governor
  > (CAN) THE SUBJECT AIRCRAFT WAS CLIMBING OUT AFTER TAKEOFF AND EXPERIENCED A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF CLIMB POWER RELATED TO A DROP IN ENGINE RPM FROM 2700 RPM TO 1600 RPM. THE PILOT EXECUTED ALL APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES/ACTIONS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. THE PIL
- [SDR ENE2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ENE2006F00000.md): Cylinder Head · separated · Apr 19, 2006 · Cessna U206 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > BOTH CYLINDERS FAILED AT TAKEOFF POWER SETTING WITHIN 2 HOURS OF EACH OTHER. FAILURE CONSISTING OF COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE HEAD FROM THE BARREL, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BAFFLING. EXHAUST COLLECTOR, AND SEVERING OF THE FUEL INJECTOR LINE.
- [SDR 2004F00401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00401.md): Cylinder Head · separated · Sep 30, 2004 · N9417G · Cessna U206 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL IN CRUISE.
- [SDR CA040709003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040709003.md): Screw · worn · Jul 1, 2004 · Cessna U206 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) DURING ENGINE START, FIRST FLIGHT OF THE DAY, OIL PRESSURE WAS OBSERVED AS BEING TOO HIGH (75 PSI AT IDLE). SYSTEM BLOCKAGE WAS SUSPECTED, OIL FILTER INSPECTED (CLEAR), OIL DRAINED AND INSPECTED (CLEAR), PRESSURE CHECKED AT OTHER PRESSURE POINTS IAW MFG
- [SDR MK92003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MK92003F00000.md): Bar · broken · Nov 2, 2003 · N5286U · Cessna U206 · Rudder Control System
  > FLANGE ON RUDDER BAR BROKEN. LT SIDE, LT BRAKE PEDAL ATTACHMENT. PILOT WAS LANDING AIRCRAFT WHEN IT BROKEN. LANDED AND TAXIED SAFETLY. CLOSE INSPECTION OF ALL FLANGES AND SPRAYING PENTRATING OIL DOWN RUDDER PEDAL BAR WOULD HELP PREVENT INTERIOR CORROSION W
- [SDR AUS20030419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030419.md): Control Cable · separated · Apr 11, 2003 · Cessna U206 · Power Lever
  > (AUS) THROTTLE CABLE OUTER GUIDE SEPARATED FROM SWAGED SWIVEL JOINT ALLOWING CABLE TO FAIL IN COMPRESSION.
- [SDR AUS20030345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030345.md): Bearing · worn · Mar 7, 2003 · Cessna U206 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) CONNECTING ROD BIG END BEARING WORN EXCESSIVELY.
- [SDR AUS20010516](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010516.md): Spring · failed · Apr 12, 2001 · Cessna U206 · Engine Starter
  > (AUS) STARTER CLUTCH SPRING FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CRANKSHAFT,CAMSHAFT GEAR AND ATTACHING HARDWARE. ROCKWELL HARDNESS TESTREVEALED INCONSISTANT HARDNESS.
- [SDR AU000674](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000674.md): Impulse Coupling · faulty · Sep 1, 2000 · Cessna U206 · Magneto/Distributor
  > (AUS) MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLINGS (2OFF) HAD LOOSE RIVETS IN THE FLYWEIGHT ASSEMBLIES. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW SLICK SB 1-86B. (X)
- [SDR AU000620](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000620.md): Cylinder · separated · Sep 1, 2000 · Cessna U206 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) NR 6 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL. (X)
- [SDR 20000908SH008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000908SH008.md): Points · failed · Aug 15, 2000 · N527NR · Cessna U206 · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING PRE-INSPECTION RUN-UP BY MECHANIC, FOUND UNUSUAL MAG DROP ON RIGHT MAGNETO REMOVED FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. FOUND THE POINT ASSY CONTACT LOOSE AND FALLING OUT OF SPRING ARM. REPLACED CONTACT ASSY. OPS CHECKED GOOD. THIS MAG HAD 184 HOURS SINCE A TCM OVE
- [SDR 98ZZZX4656](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4656.md): Condenser · failed · Nov 1, 1998 · Cessna U206 · Magneto/Distributor
  > CONDENSER FAILED 20.0 HOURS AFTER OVERHAUL. THIS CAUSED THE POINTS TO BURN RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MAGNETO DROP. DATE CODE: 96-47.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3810](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3810.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Aug 18, 1997 · N8030Z · Cessna U206 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > INSPECTION FOUND TAIL CONE BULKHEAD AT BS 230.187 CRACKED. REPLACED WITH P/N 1212130-2.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3709](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3709.md): Trim Tab · out of balance · Jun 1, 1997 · N2FOR · Cessna U206 · Elevator, Tab Structure
  > PARACHUTING FLIGHT - AFTER JUMP TRIMMED NOSE DOWN, IN DESCENT 150 MPH, ELEVATOR VIBRATION WHICH DISAPPEARED WHEN SPEED 130 MPH. TRIM TAB UNDERSIDE SKIN WAS DEFORMED UNDER BRACKET ASSEMBLY AND TRIM ACTUATOR WAS LOOSE FROM FASTENERS. ELEVATOR MASS BALANCE WAS
- [SDR 97ZZZX3708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3708.md): Trim Tab · core soaked · Jun 1, 1997 · N2FOR · Cessna U206 · Elevator, Tab Structure
  > PARACHUTING FLIGHT - FL 100, AFTER JUMP IN DESCENT SPEED 100 MPH ELEVATOR FLUTTER, FAST AND HEAVY MOVEMENTS 2-3 SECONDS, DISAPPEARED WHEN SPEED 80 MPH. TRIM ACTUATOR WAS LOOSE FROM BROKEN STABILIZER BRACKET, FREE MOVEMENT 2 INCHES. NEARBY RIB WAS ALSO BROKEN
- [SDR PNSA970301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA970301.md): Engine · low power · Mar 12, 1997 · N690PA · Cessna U206 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AIRCRAFT DID NOT CLIMB WELL AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO BASE. NO DEFECTS NOTED WITH ENGINE, TEST FLIGHT OK.
- [SDR EY2R9601269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601269.md): Retainers · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Cessna U206 · Propeller Assembly
  > RETAINERS FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601268](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601268.md): Bearings · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Cessna U206 · Propeller Assembly
  > BEARINGS FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601267.md): Hub · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Cessna U206 · Propeller Hub Section
  > HUB CORRODED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3544](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3544.md): Pulley · separated · Jun 17, 1996 · N8013Z · Cessna U206 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > DRIVE PULLEY FOUND SEPARATED FROM VENT FAN DURING UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. ALTERNATOR, 386.7 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. PULLEY TIME UNKNOWN. CORROSION EVIDENT ON MATING SURFACES OF DETACHED PIECES.
- [SDR EY2R9600644](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600644.md): Dowel · corroded · May 1, 1996 · Cessna U206 · Propeller Assembly
  > DOWEL CORRODED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2299.md): V-Channel · cracked · Apr 4, 1996 · N569QL · Cessna U206 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > V-CHANNEL CRACKED WHERE AILERON HINGE RIVETED TO IT. DIFFICULT TO SEE CRACK. SUSPECT DEFECTIVE IF MOVEMENT NOTICED WHEN PRESSURE APPLIED UPWARD TO FLAT OF AILERON LOWER SURFACE.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2152.md): Cylinder · cracked · Mar 20, 1996 · N244PL · Cessna U206 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 3, NR 2, AND NR 5 CYLINDERS WERE FOUND CRACKED AT INTAKE SEAT.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2151.md): Cylinder · cracked · Mar 1, 1996 · N4672U · Cessna U206 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 4 AND NR 1 CYLINDERS WERE FOUND CRACKED AT INTAKE SEAT.
- [SDR 95ZZZX5038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5038.md): Lever · broke · Aug 30, 1995 · N8467Q · Cessna U206 · Power Lever
  > THROTTLE LEVER BROKE AT END OF LEVER WHERE THROTTLE ROD END ATTACHES ALLOWING THROTTLE TO DISCONNECT FROM ENGINE. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT DAMAGE OR INJURY.

## 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 = 'U206'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206/reports

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