# Service difficulty reports: Cirrus Design SR20

A list on [Cirrus Design SR20](https://openairdocs.org/model/cirrus-design-sr20.md).

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- [SDR 2026FA0000738](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000738.md): Trim Motor · defective · Sep 17, 2026 · N2141 · Cirrus SR20 · Elevator Control System
  > ELEVATOR PITCH TRIM MOTOR HOUSING ATTACH SCREWS ARE WORKING LOOSE AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE ELEVATOR SYSTEM. IF UNCORRECTED, COULD CASE FLUTTER IN THE ELEVATOR SURFACE DURING FLIGHT.
- [SDR 2026FA0000680](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000680.md): Motor · defective · Sep 3, 2026 · N2117 · Cirrus SR20 · Elevator Tab Control System
  > ELEVATOR PITCH TRIM MOTOR HOUSING ATTACH SCREWS ARE WORKING LOOSE AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THE ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WILL ALL OF OUR 24 SR20 AIRCRAFT. CIRRUS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT (4/2/26) BUT HAS YET TO TAK
- [SDR 2026FA0000540](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000540.md): Trim Motor · defective · Jun 25, 2026 · N2132 · Cirrus SR20 · Elevator Tab Control System
  > ELEVATOR PITCH TRIM MOTOR BASE ATTACH SCREWS (4EA) LOOSE ON MOUNTING BRACKET. EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THIS AREA IS CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE ELEVATOR FLIGHT CONTROL. COULD BECOME A FLIGHT CONTROL FLUTTER ISSUE THAT WOULD AFFECT FLIGHT.
- [SDR 2026FA0000520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000520.md): Alternator · seized · Jun 15, 2026 · N908WM · Cirrus SR20 · AC Generator-Alternator
  > FLIGHT CREW REPORTED ALTERNATOR 2 FAILURE FOLLOWED BY STRONG BURNING SMELL IN CABIN. ALTERNATE AIRPORT WAS USED WITH AN EMERGENCY LANDING DECLARED. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS INTERNAL FAILURE OF ALTERNATOR 2 BEARING CAUSING COMPLETE SEIZURE OF ROTATIO
- [SDR 2026FA0000578](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000578.md): Magneto · failed · Apr 27, 2026 · N662JJ · Cirrus SR20 · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT REPORTED NO START. MAINTENANCE CONFIRMED NO START. CHECKED POWER TO SLICK START, OKAY. CHECKED MAGNETO TO ENGINE TIMING, FOUND LEFT MAGNETO POINTS NOT OPENING. FOUND FACTORY PUTTY BROKEN ON LEFT MAGNETO.
- [SDR 2026FA0000319](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000319.md): Strut · cracked · Apr 27, 2026 · N63LY · Cirrus SR20 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > AIRCRAFT CAME INTO THE REPAIR STATION FOR A NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY. DURING OUR INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NOSE STRUT WAS CRACKED IN 3 PLACES AND THE FIREWALL HAD A HOLE AND A DENT WHERE THE NOSE STRUT CONTACTED IT.
- [SDR 2026FA0000294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000294.md): Trim Motor · defective · Apr 24, 2026 · N2130 · Cirrus SR20 · Elevator Tab Control System
  > ELEVATOR PITCH TRIM MOTOR HOUSE ATTACH SCREWS ARE WORKING LOOSE AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE ELEVATOR SYSTEM. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH ALL 24 OF OUR AIRCRAFT. CIRRUS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT BUT HAS TAKEN NO ACTION AS OF THIS DATE. T
- [SDR 2026FA0000249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000249.md): Motor · defective · Apr 2, 2026 · N2143 · Cirrus SR20 · Elevator Control System
  > ELEVATOR PITCH TRIM MOTOR BASE ATTACH SCREWS (4EA) LOOSE ON MOUNTING BRACKET. EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THIS AREA IS CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE FLIGHT CONTROL. COULD BECOME A FLIGHT CONTROL FLUTTER ISSUE THAT WILL AFFECT FLIGHT.
- [SDR 2026FA0000234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000234.md): Motor · defective · Mar 27, 2026 · N2126 · Cirrus SR20 · Auto Flight System
  > ELEVATOR PITCH TRIM MOTOR HOUSING ATTACH SCREWS ARE WORKING LOOSE AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE ELEVATOR SYSTEM. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH ALL 24 OF OUR AIRCRAFT. TO CORRECT, ONE MUST REMOVE THE TRIM MOTOR, RETIGHTEN THE SCREWS, AND REINSTALL AS THE
- [SDR 2026FA0000058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000058.md): Pump · faulted · Jan 26, 2026 · N420SR · Cirrus SR20 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > I HAD A NEW ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP INSTALLED. AT START UP IT SEEMED TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY. I PRIMED THE ENGINE AND THEN MOVED THE FUEL PUMP SWITCH TO BOOST AND STARTED THE ENGINE NORMALLY. WHILE TAXIING TO THE RUN UP AREA AND THE FUEL PUMP SWITCH IN THE BOOST
- [SDR 2025FA0000722](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000722.md): Compressor · cracked · Oct 15, 2025 · Cirrus SR20 · Cabin Compressor System
  > AC COMPRESSOR CRACKS THAT WE ARE CURRENTLY ENCOUNTERING ACROSS OUR FLEET. THESE CRACKS PRESENT A POTENTIAL FAULT THAT RAISES SERIOUS SAFETY. WE HAVEN’T EXPERIENCED A FULL SEPARATION YET, GIVEN OUR FLEET SIZE AND OUR OPERATIONS TOTALING OVER 4,000 FLIGHT HOUR
- [SDR 2025FA0000650](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000650.md): Jam-Nut · undertorqued · Sep 17, 2025 · N32CF · Cirrus SR20 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > FLAP ACTUATOR ROD END SEPARATED FROM ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF FLAP OPERATION DURING FLIGHT. IT IS LIKELY THE JAMB NUT RETAINING THE ROD END WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND THE THE ROD END UNSCREWED FROM THE ACTUATOR MOTOR. IT IS UNKNOWN IF ANY FIEL
- [SDR 2025FA0000385](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000385.md): Cable Assy · debonded · Jun 4, 2025 · N226KM · Cirrus SR20 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > ALTERNATE AIR DOOR IS CABLE DRIVEN FROM THE COCKPIT. THE ALTERNATE AIR CABLE IS A STANDARD AVIATION CONTROL CABLE WITH A BLACK SHEATH. THE AIRCRAFT LISTED HAS HAD THE ALTERNATE AIR CABLE REPLACED LESS THAN 100 HOURS AGO. DURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION THE CABLE
- [SDR 2025FA0000377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000377.md): Flapper Valve · separated · May 18, 2025 · N654CB · Cirrus SR20 · Engine Air Intake System
  > THIS AIRCRAFT HAD AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING AND WAS RECOVERED THEN BROUGHT TO OUR SHOP FOR REPAIR. DURING REMOVAL OF ENGINE ACCESSORIES TO FACILITATE ENGINE REMOVAL, HALF OF THE INDUCTION ALT AIR FLAPPER VALVE WAS FOUND SEPARATED APART AND RESTING AGAINST THE FUE
- [SDR 2025FA0000118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000118.md): Lock Nut · loose · Feb 14, 2025 · N50MF · Cirrus SR20 · Flight Control System
  > DEFECTIVE LOCK NUT ON SCREW THAT CONNECTS THE YOLK ASSEMBLY TO THE AILERON ACTUATION BRACKET WAS LOOSE.
- [SDR 2025FA0000119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000119.md): Lock Nut · defective · Feb 13, 2025 · N50LU · Cirrus SR20 · Flight Control System
  > DEFECTIVE LOCK NUT ON SCREW THAT CONNECTS THE YOLK ASSEMBLY TO THE AILERON ACTUATION BRACKET, CAME APART AFFECTING THE PILOT SIDE AILERON CONTROL.
- [SDR 2024FA0000943](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000943.md): Exhaust Valve · broken · Dec 6, 2024 · N803E · Cirrus SR20 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > TURNING DOWNWIND FROM CROSSWIND THERE WAS A SINKING FEELING TO THE PLANE IN WHICH I TOOK OVER CONTROLS IMMEDIATELY CHECKED TO SEE IF POWER WAS FULL. THE POWER HANDLE WAS FULL BUT IT FELT AS IF WE HAD A LOSS OF THRUST, THEN THE RPM’S BEGAN TO RAPIDLY DROP AND S
- [SDR 2024FA0000558](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000558.md): Throttle Arm · broken · Aug 1, 2024 · N2146 · Cirrus SR20 · Power Lever
  > PILOT EXPERIENCED SEPARATION OF THE THROTTLE LEVER FROM THE AIRCRAFT THROTTLE QUADRANT DURING RUNUP FOR TAKEOFF. AS FULL POWER WAS SELECTED (LEVER FORWARD), IT SHEARED OFF IN HIS HAND. AIRCRAFT WAS AT FULL POWER, SO WAS ABLE TO BE TAXIED BACK TO CHOCKS AND SHU
- [SDR 2024FA0000534](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000534.md): Drive Coupling · broken · Jul 26, 2024 · N2117 · Cirrus SR20 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > GEAR PORTION OF COUPLER SLIPS INSIDE METAL/RUBBER HOUSING, CAUSING ALTERNATOR #2 TO REMAIN OFFLINE. A SECOND ALTERNATOR EXISTS WITHIN THE SYSTEM, SO NO INITIAL SAFETY OF FLIGHT ISSUES WITH LOSS OF POWER IF LANDING IS ACCOMPLISHED IN A TIMELY MANNER. THIS IS TH
- [SDR 2024FA0000327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000327.md): Seal · missing · Apr 18, 2024 · N42VU · Cirrus SR20 · Ailerons
  > AILERON GAP SEALS ON THE SR 20 FREQUENTLY SEPARATE DURING CRUISE. 8 OCCURRENCES IN 5 YEARS ON A FLEET OF 8 AIRCRAFT. IN ALL CASES, PILOTS WEREN'T AWARE UNTIL POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION, HOWEVER, GAP SEALS ARE PART OF TYPE CERT, SO SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMITS ARE REQUI
- [SDR 2024FA0000318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000318.md): Exhaust Pipe · excess play · Apr 16, 2024 · N593DS · Cirrus SR20 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, NOTICED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF EXHAUST RESIDUE BUILDUP IN COWLING, ON ENGINE, AND ON FIREWALL. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THAT BOTH THE NUMBER 2 AND NUMBER 4 EXHAUST PIPES WERE EXCESSIVELY LOOSE AND HAD A LOT OF PLAY. THE AMOUNT OF M
- [SDR 2024FA0000317](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000317.md): Exhaust Pipe · excess play · Apr 16, 2024 · N592DS · Cirrus SR20 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, NOTICED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF EXHAUST RESIDUE BUILDUP IN COWLING, ON ENGINE, AND ON FIREWALL. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THAT BOTH THE NUMBER 2 AND NUMBER 4 EXHAUST PIPES WERE EXCESSIVELY LOOSE AND HAD A LOT OF PLAY. THE AMOUNT OF M
- [SDR 2024FA0000316](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000316.md): Exhaust Pipe · excess play · Apr 16, 2024 · N590DS · Cirrus SR20 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, NOTICED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF EXHAUST RESIDUE BUILDUP IN COWLING, ON ENGINE, AND ON FIREWALL. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE 4 EXHAUST PIPE WAS EXCESSIVELY LOOSE AND HAD A LOT OF PLAY. THE AMOUNT OF MOVEMENT IS EXCESSIVE AND IS
- [SDR 2024FA0000315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000315.md): Exhaust Pipe · excess play · Apr 16, 2024 · N589DS · Cirrus SR20 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, NOTICED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF EXHAUST RESIDUE BUILDUP IN COWLING, ON ENGINE, AND ON FIREWALL. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THE NUMBER 4 EXHAUST PIPE WAS EXCESSIVELY LOOSE AND HAD A LOT OF PLAY. THE AMOUNT OF MOVEMENT IS EXCESSIVE AND
- [SDR 2024FA0000313](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000313.md): Exhaust Pipe · excess play · Apr 15, 2024 · N591DS · Cirrus SR20 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, NOTICED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF EXHAUST RESIDUE BUILDUP IN COWLING, ON ENGINE, AND ON FIREWALL. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THAT BOTH THE NUMBER 2 AND NUMBER 4 EXHAUST PIPES WERE EXCESSIVELY LOOSE AND HAD A LOT OF PLAY. THE AMOUNT OF M
- [SDR 2024FA0000147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000147.md): Magneto · misoverhauled · Feb 5, 2024 · N290CD · Cirrus SR20 · Magneto/Distributor
  > REBUILT T WAS DETERMINED TO BE FAULTY OUT OF THE BOX BY THE SHOP TECHNICIAN PERFORMING INSTALL OF MAGNETO TO THE AIRCRAFT. TECHNICIAN TESTED AND VERIFIED REBUILT MAGNETO WAS FAULTY OUT OF THE BOX. TECHNICIAN REMOVED FAULTY OUT OF THE BOX MAGNETO FROM THE AIRC
- [SDR 2023FA0000575](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000575.md): Pushrod · bent · Sep 28, 2023 · N470SU · Cirrus SR20 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > LOSS OF POWER DUE #3-CYLINDER EXHAUST PUSH ROD BEING BENT. PILOT LOST POWER TO THE #-3 CYLINDER DURING FLIGHT. UPON REMOVAL OF THE # 3 CYLINDER, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE EXHAUST PUSH ROD WAS GALLED AND BENT. THE PUSH ROD TUBE WAS ALSO BENT.
- [SDR 2023FA0000550](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000550.md): Collector · defective · Aug 31, 2023 · N898TX · Cirrus SR20 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > EXHAUST COLLECTOR SLIP JOINTS LEAKING AND CAUSED LOWER RIGHT ENGINE COWLING TO BE BURNED. EXCESSIVE GAPS FOUND BETWEEN #1 AND #3 EXHAUST HEADER TO COLLECTOR JOINTS. DAMAGE WAS CAUGHT BEFORE ANY IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCY.
- [SDR 2023FA0000551](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000551.md): Collector · defective · Aug 9, 2023 · N898TX · Cirrus SR20 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > EXHAUST COLLECTOR SLIP JOINTS LEAKING CAUSING BURNS TO LOWER RIGHT COWLING. #1 HEADER TO COLLECTOR HAD EXCESSIVE GAP. NO IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCIES, BUT COWLING STRUCTURE WAS CHARRED AND SLIGHTLY WARPED FROM HEAT.
- [SDR 2023FA0000259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000259.md): Cowling · damaged · May 12, 2023 · N312AZ · Cirrus SR20 · Engine Cowling System
  > LOWER RH ENGINE COWLING BECOMING BURNT AND DELAMINATION DUE TO HEAT FROM ENGINE EXHAUST 4-1 COLLECTOR ON RH SIDE.
- [SDR 2023FA0000241](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000241.md): Fuel Divider · inoperative · May 1, 2023 · N163CD · Cirrus SR20 · Fuel Divider
  > PILOT COMPLETED A SATISFACTORY ENGINE RUN. CLIMBING OUT, ENGINE STARTS TO RUN ROUGH. PILOT NOTICES FUEL DROPLETS ON WINDSCREEN. ENGINE QUITS WHILE THROTTLE IS FULL POWER AND MIXTURE IS FULL RICH. PILOT CIRCLES BACK, DECLARES EMERGENCY AND SAFELY LANDS AIRCRAFT
- [SDR 2023FA0000145](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000145.md): Cowling · damaged · Mar 17, 2023 · N986CC · Cirrus SR20 · Engine Cowling System
  > LOWER RIGHT COWLING ASSEMBLY CORE MATERIAL DAMAGED BY HEAT FROM EXHAUST COLLECTOR. THIS IS THE SECOND ONE DISCOVERED HERE TO HAVE DAMAGE IN THIS AREA FROM HEAT.
- [SDR 2023FA0000048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000048.md): Seal · departed · Jan 26, 2023 · N46VU · Cirrus SR20 · Ailerons
  > SINCE PURCHASING THE AIRCRAFT AILERON GAP SEALS HAVE DEPARTED IN FLIGHT SEVERAL TIMES. 6 INSTANCES REQUIRED SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMITS TO RELOCATE THE AIRCRAFT TO ENVIRONMENTALLY CONTROLLED HANGARS. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OTHER OCCURRENCES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE SP
- [SDR 2022FA0000663](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000663.md): Bearing · worn · Nov 2, 2022 · N593EH · Cirrus SR20 · Magneto/Distributor
  > CROSSMEMBER ON P/N M3819 COMES LOOSE CAUSING BRUSH WEAR THAT BREAKS TAB ON P/N K3975 TAN.
- [SDR 2022FA0000562](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000562.md): Cover · misinstalled · Oct 3, 2022 · N76D · Cirrus SR20 · Emergency Equipment
  > PERFORMING CAPS (PARACHUTE 10 YEAR REPLACEMENT) CANNOT REMOVE THE CAPS COVER. WAS BONDED ON WITH STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE. THIS WOULD PREVENT THE PARACHUTE FROM DEPLOYING AND LOSS OF LIFE COULD ACURE.
- [SDR 2022FA0000061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000061.md): Landing Gear · sheared · Jan 25, 2022 · N496KG · Cirrus SR20 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > SR-20 S/N 2066 FLIGHT HOBBS: 3215.5 CIRRUS NLG STRUT ASSEMBLY P/N 18632-003 S/N 0043 FOUND BROKEN OFF AT SIDE STAY FILLET WELD JUNCTURE AFTER REPORTED HARD LANDING. CIRRUS MANDATORY SB 2X-32-22R4 NLG STRUT ASSEMBLY INSPECTION NOT APPLICABLE BY CLEVELAND WHEE
- [SDR 2021FA0000269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000269.md): Exhaust Rocker · sheared · Sep 30, 2021 · Cirrus SR20 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > AIRCRAFT LANDED AFTER NOTICEABLE POWER LOSS. DURING DETAILED VISUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED #3 CYLINDER EXHAUST ROCKER ATTACH STUDS SHEARED AT CYLINDER. ROCKER WAS FREE-FLOATING IN ROCKER COVER. *SERIAL NUMBER NOT FOUND IN AIRCRAFT INQUIRY
- [SDR 2021FA0000186](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000186.md): Exhaust Valve · stuck · Jun 27, 2021 · N191DD · Cirrus SR20 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > WHILE CRUISING AT 7500 FLYING VFR FROM KRNT TO KHWD, 3H20MIN INTO THE FLIGHT, I LOST MY CYLINDER #4 (LYCOMING IO-390). THE ENGINE SOUND SUDDENLY CHANGED AND IT STARTED VIBRATING MILDLY. DECLARED A MAYDAY WITH OAKLAND CENTER, SQUAWKED 7700, AND PROCEEDED TO KR
- [SDR IKBR2020092900010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IKBR2020092900010.md): Alternator · inoperative · Sep 29, 2020 · N45CC · Cirrus SR20 · DC Generating System
  > OPERATOR REPORTED ALTERNATOR NR 1 INOPERABLE. INSTALLED NEW ALTERNATOR.
- [SDR 2019FA0000399](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000399.md): Bracket · worn · Dec 9, 2019 · N2075T · Cirrus SR20 · Flight Control System
  > RUDDER AILERON INTERCONNECT STOPPED FUNCTIONING. DISCOVERED BRACKETS WORN THROUGH. NO CHAFING ON CONTROL CABLES FORTUNATELY. PART NO LONGER MANUFACTURED.
- [SDR 2019FA0000187](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000187.md): Bolt · backed out · May 2, 2019 · N8160C · Cirrus SR20 · Ailerons
  > ON MAY 2, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 1700 LOCAL TIME, THE RIGHT SIDE AILERON DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT WHILE IN FLIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS ½ MILE FROM THE AIRPORT, ON A FINAL APPROACH FOR ONE OF A SERIES OF PRACTICE LANDINGS, WHEN THE AILERON DEPARTED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDE
- [SDR 2019FA0000096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000096.md): Spark Plug · damaged · Mar 4, 2019 · N588PU · Cirrus SR20 · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF CLIMB DUE TO SMOKE AND FUMES IN COCKPIT. PILOT ALSO RECEIVED HIGH CHT AND HIGH EGT INDICATIONS FROM #1 CYLINDER. PILOT REDUCED POWER, LOWERED NOSE AND PERFORMED UNEVENTFUL RETURN TO AND LANDING AT DEPARTURE AI
- [SDR O6WR201812130001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O6WR201812130001.md): Keyway · worn · Dec 12, 2018 · N1218P · Cirrus SR20 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > KEY ON DRIVE SHAFT FROM ENGINE TO TACHOMETER GENERATOR WORE AWAY CAUSING LOW/NO RPM INDICATION. FAILURE AFTER ONLY 106HRS MAY INDICATE POSSIBLE MANUFACTURE DEFECT
- [SDR 2018FA0000450](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000450.md): Hinge · cracked · Oct 26, 2018 · Cirrus SR20 · Rudder Structure
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION UPPER RUDDER HINGE ASSEMBLY FOUND CRACKED. 2 OCCURRENCE WITHIN 2 WEEKS (A/C S/N 2147).
- [SDR 2018FA0000517](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000517.md): Air Box · cracked · Sep 12, 2018 · N123ZM · Cirrus SR20 · Engine Air Intake System
  > MULTIPLE PORTIONS OF AIR FILTER HOUSING, PN 31026-002, CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM REST OF HOUSING DOWN STREAM OF AIR FILTER. AREA OF DETERIORATION IS ON UPPER, BACK SIDE OF AIR BOX AGAINST ENG BAFFLING AND IS NOT EASILY VIEWABLE WITHOUT REMOVING AIR FILTER HO
- [SDR 2018FA0000448](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000448.md): Air Box · cracked · Jun 29, 2018 · N511SX · Cirrus SR20 · Engine Air Intake System
  > THE INDUCTION SYSTEM AIR BOX THAT HOUSED THE AIR FILTER AND IS CONNECTED TO THE FUEL SERVO VIA THE INDUCTION TUBE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED/BROKEN NOT ONLY ALONG THE PLASTIC WELD BUT ALONG THE EDGE LEADING TO THE POINT THE INDUCTION TUBE CONNECTS. THERE WAS ALS
- [SDR 2018FA0000117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000117.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · Mar 23, 2018 · N579W · Cirrus SR20 · Flight Control System
  > PROBLEM AREA BY VISUAL INSPECTION - RIGHT AND LEFT FLAP HINGE BRACKET SEVERE CORROSION AND PRONE TO CRACKS LEADING UP TO THE BOLT HOLES THAT ATTACH THE BRACKET TO THE AIR FRAME OR AT THE FLAP MOUNTING HOLES IF CORROSION PROGRESSES AND NOT DETECTED AND CAN LEAD
- [SDR 2017FA0000472](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000472.md): Landing Gear · cracked · Aug 30, 2017 · Cirrus SR20 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > CRACKS DISCOVERED ADJACENT TO WELD ON NOSE LANDING GEAR. REFERENCE SB SB2X-32-22R1 THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM DISCOVERED ON A FLEET OF SR20S (T-53) OPERATED BY THE USAF. 22 OUT OF 24 AIRCRAFT WERE DISCOVERED WITH CRACKS.
- [SDR 2017FA0000339](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000339.md): Hinge Fitting · corroded · May 17, 2017 · N594CD · Cirrus SR20 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > ALL FLAP HINGES SHOW CORROSION.
- [SDR 2017FA0000084](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000084.md): Pump · failed · Mar 2, 2017 · N10105 · Cirrus SR20 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > MECHANICAL ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAILED IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED. WE HAVE FOUND INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THIS ITEM FAIL WITHIN A FEW HOURS OF SERVICE.

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## 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 = 'SR20'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cirrus-design-sr20/reports

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