Rearwin 185

Service difficulty reports · 30

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duckdb -csv -c "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 = '185'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR 2021FA0000125Selector Valve · misinstalledUPON TAKE-OFF, A CESSNA 185 MADE A LEFT TURN. AT APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET AGL, THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED ON A GOLF COURSE. THE PILOT SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. DURING THE INVESTIGATION AND UPON INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, I DISCOVERED May 5, 2021 · Cessna 185 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR 2020FA0000485Fuel Cap · faultedDUE TO A DESIGN/MANUFACTURING FLAW IN THE HARTWIG AIRCRAFT "MONARCH PREMIUM FUEL CAPS" INSTALLED ON THIS AIRCRAFT THE CAPS WILL NOT SEAL. THIS IS DUE TO INCORRECT PLACEMENT OF THE FUEL CAP CHAIN RETAINING TAB FABRICATED IN THE FEMALE SECTION OF THE FUEL CAP ANov 1, 2020 · N9803X · Cessna 185 · Fuel StorageSDR 2009F00061Landing Gear · brokenRT MLG FAILURE AT UPPER AXLE ATTACH BOLT HOLES.Aug 24, 2009 · N8209U · Cessna 185 · Main Landing GearSDR CA060928006Ferrule · corroded(CAN) PROP RECEIVED FOR 10 YR. O/H. UPON DISMANTLING DISCOVERED CORROSION DAMAGE TO FERRULE. PART IS U/S (TC NR 20060928006)Sep 15, 2006 · Cessna 185 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA020724009Float · loose(CAN) WHILE CONDUCTING A ROUTINE VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO COWLING INSTALLATION, A SPACE WAS NOTED BETWEEN BOTH HALVES OF THE CARBURETOR OF APPROX 1/32 INCHES. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT ALL FLOAT BOWL ATTACHMENT SCREWS WERE FOUND LOOSE. ALL SCREWS WERJul 13, 2002 · Cessna 185 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AUS20010779Structure · damaged(AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER TIP DAMAGED.Jul 23, 2001 · Cessna 185 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR EY2R56492CCylinder · corrodedCYLINDER CORRODED ON INNER SURFACE BEYOND LIMITS.Jun 5, 2000 · Cessna 185 · Propeller SystemSDR EY2R56492BFerrule · corrodedFERRULE CORRODED IN THREADED AREA.Jun 5, 2000 · Cessna 185 · Propeller SystemSDR EY2R56492AHub · corrodedHUB CORRODED ON MOUNTING SURFACE BEYOND LIMITS. (X)Jun 5, 2000 · Cessna 185 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR EY2R56492Nut · crackedBLADE NUT CRACKED IN THREAD AREA. (X)Jun 5, 2000 · Cessna 185 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R56491BNut · crackedBLADE NUT CRACKED IN THREAD AREA. (X)Jun 5, 2000 · Cessna 185 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R56491ABlade · crackedTWO EACH BLADES CRACKED IN THREAD AREA. (X)Jun 5, 2000 · Cessna 185 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R56491Hub · crackedCRACK FOUND IN NR 2 BLADE SOCKET BETWEEN 6-7 O''''CLOCK, ENGINE SIDE. (X)Jun 5, 2000 · Cessna 185 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 99ZZZX2927Ski · brokeFRONT EYE BOLT ATTACH BROKE AT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAUSING SKI TO PITCH FORWARD DIGGING INTO SNOW.Jul 3, 1999 · N9890X · Cessna 185 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 98ZZZX4057Pulley Bracket · brokenPILOT SET ONE NOTCH OF FLAPS FOR TAKEOFF AND STARTED DEPARTURE ROLL. WHEN ACFT LIFTED OFF THE GROUND, IT STARTED A RIGHT ROLL. PILOT COUNTERACTED WITH APPROX HALF AILERON DEFLECTION TO THE LEFT AND PUT THE FLAP LEVER TO ZERO FLAP POSITION AND ACFT FLEW STRAIOct 1, 1998 · N23FG · Cessna 185 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 98ZZZX3812Bracket · brokenPILOT REPORTED A 'POP' WAS HEARD WHEN SELECTING 4TH NOTCH OF FLAPS ON LANDING. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE SOURCE. AT NEXT TAKEOFF WITH FIRST NOTCH OF FLAPS AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE RIGHT. FLAPS WERE RETRACTED AND SAFE LANDING ACCOMPLISHED. ISep 28, 1998 · N23FG · Cessna 185 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA970902024Blade · out of specs(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE PROP BLADES AIRFOIL PITCH DISTRIBUTION WAS NOT TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE HUB PILOT TUBE BORE (P/N 4715) WAS OVERSIZE.Aug 22, 1997 · Cessna 185 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX612Clutch · defectiveDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, COULD NOT 'ROCK' PROPELLER. ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN BACKWARD EVEN WITH CONSIDERABLE TORQUE APPLIED. (600 FEET/POUNDS). AFTER REMOVING STARTER CLUTCH PN 643259A, ENGINE TURNED FREELY. IF ENGINE WERE TO KICK BACK DURING START, POSSIBJan 1, 1997 · N9855X · Cessna 185 · Engine StarterSDR CA961230007Spar · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND AT THE RADIUS OF THE REAR SPAR WING ROOT FITTING.Dec 16, 1996 · Cessna 185 · Wing SparSDR 96ZZZX2892Blade · corrodedINSPECTION FOUND CORROSION IN BOTTOM OF BLADE THREADS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS REGULAR MAINTENANCE.Apr 30, 1996 · Cessna 185 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9600527Retain Bearing · corrodedRETAIN BEARING FOUND CORRODED.Apr 1, 1996 · Cessna 185 · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX1558Torque Tube · corrodedSUBMITTER REPORTS FINDING NUMEROUS RUDDER TORQUE TUBES SEVERLY CORRODED. DIFFICULT, BUT CAN BE SEEN ON INSPECTION.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 185 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX581Barrel · crackedHYDRAULIC FLUID WAS OBSERVED DRIPPING FROM LEFT GEAR WELL DURING 100-HOUR ANNUAL INSPECTION. OPERATIONAL CHECK OF GEAR FOUND MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR BARREL CRACKED. BARREL PART NUMBER IS 3A05402-01. CRACK LOCATED AT MIDDLE AREA AND EXTENDS LENGTHWISE APPROXIMATEJan 4, 1996 · N185ND · Cessna 185 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 96ZZZX696Bracket · failedRIGHT FORWARD PULLEY BRACKET ON ROBERTSON EQUIPMENT FLAP CABLE ASSEMBLY FAILED RESULTING IN ASYMMETRICAL FLAP POSITION DURING FLAP EXTENSION. TOTAL TIME, 6,000 HOURS.Jan 1, 1996 · N105NR · Cessna 185 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX682Cap · defectiveFUEL STAINS WERE NOTICED STREAKING AFT FROM THE FILLER CAPS. SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATER WERE ALSO NOTICED WHILE SUMPING FUEL TANKS. INSPECTION REVEALED THE SEALS ON THE CAPS WERE BADLY CRACKED AND ALLOWING BOTH WATER INTO THE FUEL SYSTEM AND FUEL TO SEEP OUT IN-Dec 27, 1995 · N61341 · Cessna 185 · Fuel StorageSDR 96ZZZX704Bracket · failedRIGHT FORWARD PULLEY BRACKET FAILED ON ROBERTSON EQUIPPED FLAP CABLE ASSEMBLY. RESULT - ASYMMETRICAL FLAP POSITION DURING FLAP EXTENSION. AIRFRAME TT, 6,000 PLUS HOURS.Nov 1, 1995 · N205NR · Cessna 185 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 95ZZZX3673Pin · shearedNOTED TRIM WHEEL COULD BE TURNED WITHOUT CHAIN OR SPROCKET MOVEMENT APPROXIMATELY 2 CLICKS OF TENSIONER. DISASSEMBLED WHEEL, SHAFT, AND SPROCKET AND FOUND ROLL PIN SECURING SPROCKET TO SHAFT IN 3 PIECES. SAFETY WIRE WAS HOLDING TOGETHER ENOUGH THAT TRIM STILJun 9, 1995 · N93943 · Cessna 185 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 95ZZZX3004Control Cable · frayedTAILWHEEL STEERING CABLE FRAYED IN AREA CONTACTING PULLEY. APPEARS TO BE 'NORMAL' WEAR. CABLE MUST BE REMOVED TO INSPECT. APPLICABLE TO LATER MODEL 180'S AND ALL 185'S.Jun 5, 1995 · N186D · Cessna 185 · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 95ZZZX3003Control Cable · frayedTAILWHEEL STEERING CABLE FRAYED IN AREA CONTACTING PULLEY. APPEARS TO BE 'NORMAL' WEAR. CABLE MUST BE REMOVED TO INSPECT. APPLICABLE TO LATER MODEL 180'S AND ALL 185'S.Jun 5, 1995 · N186D · Cessna 185 · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 95ZZZX5215Retain Arm · failedLEFT SKI RETAINING ARM BROKE DURING LANDINGS ALLOWING SKI TO ROTATE AND DIG INTO SNOW. AIRCRAFT SWERVED LEFT COMING TO REST ON NOSE CAUSING DAMAGE TO RIGHT WING AND PROPELLER.Feb 27, 1995 · Cessna 185 · Wheel/Ski/Float
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