# Service difficulty reports: Cessna U206E

A list on [Cessna U206E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206e.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR HXXC2016F00015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HXXC2016F00015.md): Tube · failed · Oct 20, 2015 · N996AK · Cessna U206E · Tire Tube
  > UPON LANDING, LEFT MAIN TUBE WENT FLAT.
- [SDR CA150716007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150716007.md): Fastener · detached · Jul 13, 2015 · Cessna U206E · Fuel Storage
  > (CAN) FOUND LT WING FUEL BLADDER INBD MIDDLE AND INBD REAR CLIPS HAD FALLEN OFF, CAUSING THE FUEL BLADDER TO DROOP AND PUT PRESSURE ON THE FUEL LEVEL TRANSMITTER FLOAT AND CAUSE A LOWER FUEL LEVEL INDICATION. CLIPS WERE REINSTALLED AND A FUEL LEVEL INDICATION
- [SDR CA150706013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150706013.md): Engine · power loss · Jul 1, 2015 · Cessna U206E · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > (CAN) IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING VERY ROUGHLY. PILOT RETURNED TO BASE FOR MAINTENANCE. SPARK PLUGS REMOVED, INSPECTED, AND TESTED, NO FAULTS FOUND. SPARK PLUGS CLEANED AND REINSTALLED. MAG TIMING CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE OUT +4 DEG, MAGNETO TIMIN
- [SDR CA150704002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150704002.md): Alternator · failed · Jun 26, 2015 · Cessna U206E · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) ON RUN UP PILOT DISCOVERED THE ALTERNATOR WAS NOT CHARGING. REMOVED ALTERNATOR PN DOFF10300JR, 123.9 TSOH. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE ALTERNATOR PN DOFF10300JR. RUN UP CARRIED OUT ALTERNATOR FUNCTION CHECKED OK.
- [SDR CA150424002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150424002.md): Bushing · failed · Apr 6, 2015 · Cessna U206E · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) UPON REMOVING THE NR 5 CYLINDER DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION, THE CONNECTING ROD WRIST PIN BUSHING WAS FOUND CRACKED ALONG THE CURVED AREA OF THE "KEYED" SEAM. AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE ENGINE O/H FACILITY, THEY RECOMMENDED THAT THE REMAINING 5 CYLINDERS BE
- [SDR CA150407004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150407004.md): Shaft · broken · Mar 31, 2015 · Cessna U206E · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > (CAN) FUEL SELECTOR SHAFT TOP U-JOINT WAS TWISTED AND 1 TAB BROKEN AS PILOT WAS SELECTING DIFFERENT TANK GOING THROUGH THE OFF POSITION, DUE TO STIFF FUEL SELECTOR VALVE CAUSED BY ICE BUILDUP ON VALVE,
- [SDR R01A2014F00146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R01A2014F00146.md): Magneto · failed · Aug 22, 2014 · N9428G · Cessna U206E · Magneto/Distributor
  > RIGHT MAGNETO OF A NEWLY INSTALLED FACTORY REBUILT ENGINE, FAILED ON PRE-TAKEOFF MAG CHECK, FLIGHT ABORTED. 5.8 TT ON NEW ENGINE. MAGNETO WAS FACTORY REMANUFACTURED AND CAME PREINSTALLED ON THE NEW ENGINE.
- [SDR MKT2013F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MKT2013F00000.md): Tube · split · Apr 16, 2013 · N8988P · Cessna U206E · Tire
  > THIS IS 1 OF ABOUT 10 INNER TUBES WE HAVE HAD SPLIT IN A SEAM AND CAUSED A FLAT TIRE, THERE HAVE BEEN NO SIGN OF A HOLE IN THESE TIRES AND NO HARD LANDING, NOT OVER INFLATED, JUST A SPLIT SEAM IN THE TUBE.
- [SDR CA111103015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111103015.md): Trunnion · cracked · Oct 27, 2011 · Cessna U206E · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) SMALL CRACK ON THE UPPER TRUNNION ASSY ON THE NOSE GEAR AT THE ARM ON LT SIDE.
- [SDR CA100826003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100826003.md): Selector · failed · Aug 25, 2010 · Cessna U206E · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > THIS FUEL SELECTOR HAS 3 POSITIONS THAT HAVE DETENTS, LT, RT, AND OFF. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT DURING FUEL MX ON THIS FUEL SELECTOR THAT IF THE SELECTOR IS MOVED JUST OFF OF THE DETENT IN THE LT OR RT POSITION, IT WILL ALSO FEED THE ENGINE FROM THE OPPOSITE TA
- [SDR CA100730006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100730006.md): Contact · broken · Jul 27, 2010 · Cessna U206E · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAG RECEIVED FOR WARRANTY CONSIDERATION WITH A SMALL BAG CONTAINING 1 OF THE CONTACT SECTIONS OF THE POINTS. THE MAG WAS UNSERVICEABLE AND HAD BEEN REMOVED BY THE CUSTOMER. THE CONTACT HAD BROKEN AWAY AT THE AREA WHERE IT IS WELDED OR BRAZED TO THE RIVET THAT
- [SDR CA090707009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090707009.md): Cable · frayed · Jul 7, 2009 · Cessna U206E · Elevator Control System
  > (CAN) FRAYED AT STA 138, PULLEY NOT SEIZED.
- [SDR CA090707008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090707008.md): Hinge · cracked · Jul 7, 2009 · Cessna U206E · Ailerons
  > (CAN) CRACKS LOCATED AT DOUBLER ANGLE BENDS, TOP AND BOTTOM, ONLY LWR CRACKS ARE VISIBLE. CRACKS AT TOP ONLY VISIBLE WITH BORESCOPE OR REMOVING THE SKIN.
- [SDR CA090707007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090707007.md): Hinge · cracked · Jul 7, 2009 · Cessna U206E · Ailerons
  > (CAN) HINGE DOUBLERS CRACKED AT LWR ANGLE BEND, UPON REMOVAL OF HINGE, FOUND MORE CRACKS NEAR TOP OF HINGE, NOT VISIBLE UNLESS THE SKIN IS PEELED BACK OR THE USE OF A BORESCOPE.
- [SDR CA090620002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090620002.md): Case · failed · Jun 20, 2009 · Cessna U206E · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) CASE HALVES FOUND LOOSE.
- [SDR CA090601005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090601005.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · May 7, 2009 · Cessna U206E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) FOUND 4 CYLINDERS CRACKED HEAD AT INJECTOR NOZZLE AREA.
- [SDR CA090302001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090302001.md): Alternator · failed · Feb 27, 2009 · Cessna U206E · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) CHARGING SYS QUIT - BATTERY WENT DEAD - FOUND ALTERNATOR HSG LOOSE AND ALTERNATOR WOULD NOT SPIN WHEN FIELD POWER APPLIED.
- [SDR CA090204014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090204014.md): Exhaust Valve · stuck · Feb 4, 2009 · Cessna U206E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > 100 HOUR INSPECTION CARRIED OUT AND ENGINE LEAKDOWN CARRIED OUT NORMAL. AFTER ENGINE WAS COOL THE PROPELLER WAS ROTATED TO CHECK MAGNETO TO ENGINE TIMING. A BANG WAS HEARD IN THE FRONT AREA OF THE ENGINE. NR 5 AND NR 6 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVES WERE STICKING O
- [SDR CA090109011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090109011.md): Valve · sheared · Jan 9, 2009 · Cessna U206E · Tire
  > (CAN) VALVE STEM SHEARED OFF AND TIRE WENT FLAT - REPLACED WHEEL ASSY.
- [SDR CA080325006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080325006.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Mar 12, 2008 · Cessna U206E · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > (CAN) BULKHEAD CRACK 1.25 IN LONG AT RT SIDE FROM LIGHTNING HOLE. NEAR STAB ATTACH POINT. (TC NR 20080325006)
- [SDR CA070905012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070905012.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Aug 31, 2007 · Cessna U206E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) CRACKED FROM SPARK PLUG HOLE TO EXHAUST VALVE (TC NR 20070905012)
- [SDR CA050704004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050704004.md): Housing · loose · Jun 29, 2005 · Cessna U206E · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED HEARING A NOISE AND THEN NOTICED HIS ALTERNATOR WAS OFF LINE. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THAT THE HOUSING HALVES ON THE ALTERNATOR WERE QUITE LOOSE. REPLACE ALTERNATOR STILL NO CHARGE. FURTHER REPLACED
- [SDR CA050609012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050609012.md): Reservoir · cracked · Jun 8, 2005 · Cessna U206E · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED DURING WALKAROUND, FUEL DRAIN ON LT BELLY WOULD NOT STOP DRIPPING. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT FAULT WAS IN DRAIN VALVE BUT THE RESEVOIR ITSELF AND FOUND THAT WELD WAS CRACKED ADJACENT TO MOUNTING TAB TO AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE. RESEVOIR
- [SDR 2005FA0000439](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000439.md): Adc · malfunctioned · Nov 10, 2004 · N9417G · Cessna U206E · Air Data Computer
  > ALTITUDE WAS 100 FEET OFF. UNIT INSTALLED AS PRAT OF THE FLIGHT SYSTEM, INC EFIS-SV IAW STC NR SA02203AK. (AL05200500175) (K)
- [SDR CA041014007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041014007.md): Reservoir · damaged · Oct 7, 2004 · Cessna U206E · Fuel Storage
  > (CAN) UPON 1000 HR FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTION AS REQUIRED BY CESSNA, THE FUEL WAS COMPLETELY DRAINED FROM THE AIRCRAFT.UPON REMOVING THE LOWER R/H RESEVOIR QUICK DRAIN,IT WAS REVEALED IT WAS QUITE LOOSE BUT NOT LEAKING. UPON REINSTALLATION OF QUI CK DRAIN VALVE I
- [SDR CA041014006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041014006.md): Reservoir · cracked · Oct 7, 2004 · Cessna U206E · Fuel Storage
  > (CAN) COULD SMELL STRONG FUEL ODOR IN COCKPIT AND ALSO NOTED FUEL STAIN ON BELLY OF AIRCRAFT DURING INSPECTION. SUSPECTED RESEVOIR QUICK DRAIN LEAKY BUT FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED A 1 INCH CRACK ON FORWARD LOWER WELD SEAM ON RESEVOIR. RESEVOIR REMOVED, R
- [SDR CA030225005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030225005.md): Crankshaft · disconnected · Oct 13, 2002 · Cessna U206E · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) NR 6 CONNECTING ROD CRANKSHAFT END BECAME DISCONNECTED AND SMASHED THROUGH ENGINE CASE. BOLTS EITHER WRE NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY OR CLAMPSHELL BOLT FAILURE.
- [SDR CA020830020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020830020.md): Spar · cracked · Aug 16, 2002 · Cessna U206E · Wing Spar
  > (CAN) - INSPECTION REVEALED CRACK AT BOTTOM ANGLE OF AILERON HINGE. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED CRACKED REAR SPAR AT HINGE ATTACH POINT AND CRACKED RIB STA 109. INSPECTION OF RIB AND REAR SPAR IS DIFFICULT BECAUSE OF LACK OF INSPECTION PANELS. THE INSPECTION
- [SDR CA020510024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020510024.md): Exhaust Valve · burned · May 10, 2002 · Cessna U206E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) WHILE INSPECTING THE CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES IN ORDER TO PUT THE ENGINE "ON CONDITION", WE DISCOVERED THE EXHAUST VALVE ON CYLINDER NR 4 AND 5 SEVERELY BURNED. THE STEM AND NECK OF EXHAUST VALVE NR 4 APPEARS TO BE APPROXIMATELY 40 PERCENT DETERIORATED AND E
- [SDR AUS20011116](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011116.md): Bracket · cracked · Oct 1, 2001 · Cessna U206E · Ailerons
  > (AUS) LT AILERON HINGE BRACKET CRACKED AND BROKEN AT LOWER ATTACHMENT POINTS. LT INBOARD AND RT OUTBOARD BRACKETS ALSO CRACKED. SPAR AND RIB ALSO CRACKED.
- [SDR AU010347](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010347.md): Rocker Boss · cracked · Apr 7, 2001 · Cessna U206E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) ENGINE CYLINDER ROCKER HATS (2OFF) CRACKED AT PUSHROD END. EVIDENCE OF ROCKER HAT CONTACT ON THREE OTHER CYLINDERS.
- [SDR 20000602SH004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000602SH004.md): Crankshaft · unserviceable · May 8, 2000 · N4447Z · Cessna U206E · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > PER TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS MSB 00-5, CRANKSHAFT WAS REJECTED BY TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS. (X)
- [SDR CA991229054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991229054.md): Valve Guide · damaged · Jan 7, 2000 · Cessna U206E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION - EXCESS OIL BEING SUCKED PASSED INTAKE VALVE GUIDE.
- [SDR CA991112006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991112006.md): Cylinder · worn · Oct 28, 1999 · Cessna U206E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) CYLINDER BORE EXIBITED EXCESSIVE WEAR RIDGE, OPERATOR SUSPECTS OVERHEAT IN THE PAST.
- [SDR CA991027074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991027074.md): Fitting · cracked · Oct 9, 1999 · Cessna U206E · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (CAN) DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE LEFT OUTBOARD MAIN LANDING GEAR FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE AFT LOWER RADIUS.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4335](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4335.md): Yoke · failed · Sep 26, 1997 · N9129M · Cessna U206E · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > CESSNA HEAVY DUTY NOSE FORK SHEARED NEXT TO 4 BOLTS THAT SECURE IT TO THE NOSE STRUT. PN 1243620-1 NOSE GEAR HUB WAS NOT BROKEN AND DID NOT FAIL NOR DID THE 4 BOLTS. THE YOKE SHOWED NO SIGNS OF CORROSION OR CRACKS PREVIOUS TO ACCIDENT.
- [SDR AU960257](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960257.md): Bracket · broken · Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna U206E · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER TRIM ACTUATOR MOUNT BRACKET BROKEN - AIRCRAFT IS USED FOR SKYDIVING WITH DOORS REMOVED AND DEFLECTORFITTED - SUSPECT TURBULANCE CAUSED BY DEFLECTORS CAUSES EXCESSIVETURBULANT AIRFLOW OVER EMPENNAGE - SEE MDR 96/0178 FOR FURTHER INFO
- [SDR AU960178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960178.md): Bracket · broken · Feb 15, 1996 · Cessna U206E · Elevator Tab Control System
  > (AUS) ELEVATOR TRIM TAB CONTROL ACTUATOR MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN AWAY FROM TAILPLANE CONNNECTION - AIRCRAFT IS USED FOR PARACHUTEOPERATIONS WITH THE DOORS OFF AND A WIND DEFLECTOR FITTED - SUSPECT CAUSED BY EMPENNAGE BUFFETING DUE TO FITMENT OF WIND DEFLECTO
- [SDR 95ZZZX2684](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2684.md): Bracket · broken · May 1, 1995 · N9419G · Cessna U206E · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > OUTBOARD TAB OF BRACKET BROKE OFF AFTER ONLY 434 HOURS. THIS IS THE SECOND BROKEN BRACKET IN 2 YEARS. BROKEN AT RADIUS NEAR NUTPLATE AND RIVETS WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE HORIZONTAL STAB REAR SPAR.

## 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 = 'U206E'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206e/reports

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