Textron A185F

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'A185F'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR 98ZZZX2282Reinforcement · crackedAT ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT AND RIGHT STABILIZER HINGE REINFORCEMENTS CRACKED. LEFT FITTING CRACKED FROM AFT EDGE TO BOLT HOLE AT INBOARD LOWER TAB. RIGHT FITTING HAD SIMILAR CRACKS IN BOTH LOWER TABS. NOT SO OBVIOUS WAS A CRACK ALONG 90 PERCENT OF THEMay 13, 1998 · N27532 · Cessna A185F · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 98ZZZX2236Crankshaft · failedENGINE RPM SURGED AND FLUCTUATED. ENGINE LOST POWER. AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER DURING EMERGENCY LANDING. MAJOR DAMAGE, NO INJURIES. NO PROPELLER STRIKE. PRE TEAR-DOWN EXAM INDICATES THE ENGINE CRANKCHAFT IS BROKEN BETWEEN NR 2 AND NR 3 CYLINDERS.May 13, 1998 · N7140H · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA980519007Cylinders · worn(CAN) ALL ENGINE CYLINDERS WERE REPLACED DUE TO WEAR. THE ENGINE WAS EXPERIENCING HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION. THE SUBMITTER STATES THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE CYLINDERS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED IN 1,025 HOURS AND SUGGESTS THAT THE USE OF 15W50, ALONG WITH THE SHORTMay 9, 1998 · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA980430005Wheel · broken(CAN) AIRCRAFT ON SKIS. WHILE LANDING, THE PILOT HEARD A BANG FROM THE BACK OF THE AIRCRAFT WHEN THE TAIL WHEEL TOUCHED DOWN. LANDING COMPLETED OK. THE TAIL WHEEL ASSY HAD BROKEN OFF THE TAIL SPRING AND STILL ATTACHED TO THE STEERING CABLES. THE HUB HAD BROKApr 8, 1998 · Cessna A185F · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 98ZZZX1559Wheel · failureDURING LANDING, THE ALUMINUM WHEEL BROKE CAUSING A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. REASON FOR FAILURE IS UNKNOWN. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED A THOROUGH VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE WHEEL HALVES AND CHECK FOR PROPER TORQUE ON THE WHEEL BOLTS DURING AApr 4, 1998 · N9620Q · Cessna A185F · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA980325026Bearing · misaligned(CAN) METAL CONTAMINATION WAS PRESENT DURING THE ENGINE INSPECTION. NR 3 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THE NR 2 MAIN CRANKSHAFT BEARING OUT OF PLACE. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE.Mar 10, 1998 · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX469Alternator · malfunctionALTERNATOR CAUSING STATIC IN RADIOS. REPLACED, NOISE GONE.Jan 16, 1998 · N86109 · Cessna A185F · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 98ZZZX354Alternator · failedALTERNATOR QUIT WORKING. FOUND BRUSHES TOTALLY WORN OUT.Jan 15, 1998 · N86109 · Cessna A185F · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 98ZZZX352Alternator · failedALTERNATOR FAILED. FOUND BRUSHES COMPLETELY WORN OUT.Jan 15, 1998 · N61423 · Cessna A185F · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 98ZZZX350Alternator · failedALTERNATOR FAILED. FOUND BRUSHES COMPLETELY WORN OUT.Jan 14, 1998 · N4640E · Cessna A185F · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 98ZZZX50Alternator · failedALTERNATOR FAILED. FOUND BRUSHES COMPLETELY WORN OUT IN JUST 608 HOURS. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE SECOND ALTERNATOR FAILURE WITHIN 700 HOURS.Dec 17, 1997 · N61423 · Cessna A185F · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 98ZZZX233Cylinder Assy · failedNLG STRUT ATTACH FAILED ON NOSE WHEELS. FLOATS HAVE A HISTORY OF SHIMMY PROBLEMS. THE STRUT UPPER ATTACHMENT BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN WEAKENED OVER TIME DUE TO THIS CONDITION. THEY MAY ALSO HAVE BEEN WEAKENED DUE TO NUMEROUS BOW-TYPE DOCKINGS. PART SHOWED NODec 9, 1997 · N61301 · Cessna A185F · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 97ZZZX5171Hose · leakVACUUM HOSES ORIGINALLY INSTALLED BECAME BRITTLE AND CRACKED ALONG THE HOSE ALLOWING LEAKAGE INTO SYSTEM. ALL LINES WERE REPLACED.Dec 4, 1997 · N735GE · Cessna A185F · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR CA971219030Cylinder · failed(CAN) ENGINE PROBLEMS IN-FLIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED. POST-FLIGHT INSPECITON FOUND THE NR 2 CYLINDER HAD FAILED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO 1 AND 2 CYLINDERS, CASING AND CRANKSHAFT. ENGINE REPAIRED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Nov 17, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA971027008Cylinder Assy · excessive wear(CAN) TEN HOURS AFTER COMPLIANCE OF FAA AD 97-15-01 (SS BY FAA AD 97-21-02), SIDE LOADING OF THE PISTON, THE AIRCRAFT OWNER COMPLAINED TO THE OVERHAUL SHOP OF ENGINE VIBRATION AND POWER LOSS. INSPECTION OF THE OVERHAULED ENGINE REVEALED EXCESSIVE AND PREMATURESep 18, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970916005Rib · buckled(CAN) THE BENT RIB CONDITION PROBLEM HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY FOUND ON OTHER INSPECTIONS. IT APPEARS THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN AREA ABOVE THE AILERON HINGE OUTBOARD SECTION AND IS ALSO THE AREA WHERE THE AILERON BALANCE WEIGHTS ARE LOCATED.Sep 5, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 97ZZZX4041Taxi Light · wrong partPILOT REPORTED LANDING LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER KEPT TRIPPING. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND LANDING LIGHT CIRCUIT WAS DRAWING 22 AMPS. (LANDING LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER IS A 20-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER). FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE TAXI LIGHT HAD BEEN REPLACED WITHAug 19, 1997 · N70487 · Cessna A185F · Exterior LightingSDR 97ZZZX3998Track · rivet shearedFLAPS WOULD NOT RETRACT FULLY. FOUND RIGHT FLAP INBOARD TRACK FORWARD LOWER ATTACH POINT RIVETS SHEARED. FLAP WELD SKIN TO BRACKET ATTACH POINTS ALSO CRACKED. LEFT FLAP INBOARD TRACK REPLACED PREVIOUS YEAR. AIRCRAFT OPERATED FULL TIME ON 3730 AMPHIBIAN FLOAug 19, 1997 · N185ND · Cessna A185F · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 97ZZZX3682Hub · crackedPROPELLER WAS REMOVED TO REPAIR OIL LEAK. A SIX INCH CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE AFT SIDE OF THE HUB.Jul 16, 1997 · N61092 · Cessna A185F · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA970707006Bracket · cracked(CAN) PILOT NOTED CLICK NOISE FROM MAIN LANDING GEAR. RIGHT HAND OUTBOARD SUPPORT BRACKET FOUND CRACKED VERTICALLY ALLOWING LEG MOVEMENT. SUBMITTER SAYS THIS IS THE SECOND CASTING REPLACED. NOTED ALSO THAT THE AIRCRAFT IS USED ON UNIMPROVED LANDING STRIPS.Jun 26, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CA970715017Spring · failed(CAN) SPRING FAILED IN FLIGHT. A CHANGE IN ELEVATOR FEEL WAS NOTED IN CRUISE AS WELL AS LANDING.Jun 19, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA970904016Starter · failed(CAN) STARTER FAILED AS BOTH INSULATED BRUSHES WERE SEVERED PROBABLY FROM VIBRATION NEXT TO WHERE BRUSH LEAD IS SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO POLE STRAPS AND SPOT WELDED CLEAR THROUGH. ALL FOUR FIELD COILS WERE LOOSE ON THEIR RESPECTIVE POLE SHOES AND HAD CHAFED HALFJun 17, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Starter-GeneratorSDR 97ZZZX3071Connect Rod · failedTHE TWO REAR OPPOSING CYLINDERS FAILED; THUS, PUNCHING HOLES INTO THE ENGINE BLOCK. THIS CAUSED SMOKE IN COCKPIT (CASE) FOLLOWED BY EMERGENCY LANDING.Jun 9, 1997 · N30AW · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA970527011Hub · cracked(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLER HUB #2 BLADE SOCKET AND #2 BLADE (P/N S90AT-4, S/N K68622YS) WITH CRACKED THREADS. CRACKS WERE FOUND WITH EDDY CURRENT NDT DETECTION. PROPELLER WAS REPLACED.May 22, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 97ZZZX3344Bolts · shearedABRUPT ENGINE ROUGHNESS NOTED IN-FLIGHT. RETURNED TO AIRPORT, INSPECTION REVEALED THAT 3 EACH CYLINDER STUDS AND 2 EACH THROUGH-BOLTS ON THE NR 4 CYLINDER HAD SHEARED OFF. ALL ENGINE INSTRUMENTS GAVE NORMAL INDICATIONS. ENGINE REMOVED AND SENT TO AN ENGINE May 19, 1997 · N5246E · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970529002Blade · spray cut(CAN) 1/4" WAS REMOVED FROM THE LEADING EDGES OF THE PROPELLER BLADES AND HAD TO REDUCE BLADES TO MINIMUM DIAMETER TO RETAIN PROPER TIP SHAPE. THE PROPELLER BLADES WERE DAMAGED BY WATER SPRAY CUTS.May 14, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX2931Hub · crackedAT TIRE CHANGE, WHEEL COMPONENTS WERE INSPECTED. FOUND CENTER HUB CRACKED IN THREE PLACES. RECOMMEND CAREFUL INSPECTION. MECHANIC/PILOT MADE NO HARD LANDINGS OR ROUGH FIELDS.May 1, 1997 · N1708R · Cessna A185F · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 97ZZZX2620Cylinder · studs failPILOT HEARD AND FELT ABRUPT CHANGE IN ENGINE 10 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT. UNEVENTFUL RETURN TO BASE WITH ENGINE INSTRUMENTS NORMAL. NR 4 CYLINDER HAD SHEARED ALL 8 STUDS AND HAD SEPARATED .50 INCH FROM CASE. ENGINE HAD HISTORY OF PROP STRIKE TEAR-DOWN 460 HRS PRMay 1, 1997 · N5246E · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970513006Longeron · cracked(CAN) .5 INCH CRACK AT TOP END OF RT REINFORCEMENT LONGERON, DUE TO CORROSION. RT BRACKETS 07123021 AND 2 AND REINFORCEMENTS 0712304-15 AND 16 REPLACED. AIRCRAFT TT: 5,017 HOURS.Apr 26, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR CA970429009Blade · cracked(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. BLADES THREADS CHECKED FOR CRACKS AND FOUND THAT FAILURE WAS IMMINENT. THE BLADE WAS SCRAPPED.Apr 22, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA970429007Blade · out of specs(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. INSPECTION FOUND THE BLADE PITCH DISTRIBUTION OUT OF SPECIFICATIONS.Apr 22, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA970422030Blade · not to specs(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PITCH DISTRIBUTION FOUND TO BE NOT TO SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MANUFACTURES MANUAL.Apr 16, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX2066Cable Clamp · bolt detachedBOLT AND NUT WHICH HOLD CLAMP ON AILERON CABLE SWEGE TO PULLEY FELL OUT ON COCKPIT FLOOR ALLOWING AILERON CONTROL CABLE TO SLIP AROUND CONTROL COLUMN CENTER PULLEY. THIS CAUSED PARTIAL LOSS OF AILERON CONTROL.Apr 11, 1997 · N61423 · Cessna A185F · Aileron Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX1882Seat Frame · brokenPILOT SEAT FRAME BROKEN WHERE BELLCRANK ATTACHES.Apr 9, 1997 · N9434N · Cessna A185F · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR CA970520001Gear Leg · broken(CAN) ON TAKEOFF, THE LEG OF THE SKI EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT BROKE. POSSIBLY PREVIOUSLY CRACKED. REPLACED.Apr 3, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 97ZZZX1644Mount · crackedDURING ENGINE CHANGE, BEADBLASTED AND MAGNAFLUX INSPECTED ENGINE MOUNT. FOUND CRACK AT WELD OF RIGHT FRONT CROSS MEMBER TO HORIZONTAL TUBE. THIS AREA HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY WELDED AND THIS CRACK WAS AT THIS WELD AREA. THIS IS UNDER THE RIGHT FRONT MOUNT BED.Mar 14, 1997 · N6705H · Cessna A185F · Engine Mount SectionSDR 97ZZZX1927Cam · crackedORDERED NEW SEAT BACK CAM FROM FACTORY. UNIT RECEIVED HAD CRACK ON ONE-HALF OF ASSY NEXT TO ATTACH RIVET. RETURNED TO FACTORY.Mar 10, 1997 · N3868Q · Cessna A185F · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR CA970422018Line · chafed(CAN) FUEL LINE IN LEFT LOWER DOORPOST AREA FOUND CHAFING ON A FLAP CONTROL CABLE.Mar 7, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA970421003Line · split(CAN) FUEL LINE FOUND SPLIT, POSSIBLY DUE TO WATER FREEZING INSIDE THE TUBE. FUEL NOT LEAKING DUE TO CHAFE PROTECTION TUBE SEALING CRACK.Mar 7, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 97ZZZX1223Stack · crackedTHREE INTERSECTING CRACKS, EACH ABOUT AN INCH LONG, RADIATING ON THE AFT SIDE OF THE CENTER EXHAUST TUBE (BOTH STACKS). FOUND DURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION. RECOMMEND THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM BE INSPECTED DURING THE 50-HOUR INSPECTION.Feb 26, 1997 · N7239E · Cessna A185F · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 97ZZZX1082Muffler · brokenMUFFLER REMOVED TO FACILITATE OTHER MAINTENANCE. UPON REMOVAL, A VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED A BAFFLE CONE WAS BROKEN AND A LARGE PORTION OF THE BAFFLE WAS MISSING. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED 100-HOUR INSPECTION INCLUDE THE USE OF A STRONG FLASHLIGHT AND A MIRROR Feb 26, 1997 · N7239E · Cessna A185F · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR AU970392Nut · cracked(AUS) NO6 CYLINDER LOWER FORWARD THROUGH BOLT NUT CRACKED DUE TO CADMIUM EMBRITTLEMENTFeb 24, 1997 · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX499Pump · leakingDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL STAIN/WEEPING ON AUX FUEL BOOST PUMP HEAD. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND HEAD TO BE WEEPING AT A CASTING SEAM ON HEAD, IN A VISABLE LINE ABOUT .25 INCH LONG. SUSPECT FLAW IN CASTING SEAM. REPLACED PUMP WITH ZERO TIME OVERHAUDec 31, 1996 · N9452N · Cessna A185F · Fuel Boost PumpSDR 97ZZZX454Pump · leakDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL STAIN/WEEPING ON AUX FUEL BOOST PUMP HEAD. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND HEAD TO BE WEEPING AT A CASTING SEAM ON HEAD IN A VISABLE LINE ABOUT .25 INCH LONG. SUSPECT FLAW IN CASTING SEAM. REPLACED PUMP WITH ZERO TIME OVERHAULDec 31, 1996 · N9452N · Cessna A185F · Fuel Boost PumpSDR 96ZZZX5890Reinforcement · crackedAT 50 HR INSP, NOTICED REINFORCEMENT CRACKED AT BOTTOM FLANGE WHERE HINGE BOLTS TO STABILIZER. INSTALLED NEW REINFORCEMENT FROM CESSNA. SUBMITTER STATED HINGE BOLTS WERE NOT LOOSE, SO CRACK MUST HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO FATIGUE.Nov 1, 1996 · N9F · Cessna A185F · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 96ZZZX5318Shaft · pin shearedAIRCRAFT LOST ELEVATOR TRIM FUNCTION IN-FLIGHT AFTER TAKEOFF TRIMMED FOR CLIMB. THE AIRCRAFT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO FLY LEVEL AT ANYTHING LESS THAN LOW POWER. INVESTIGATION OF THE ELEVATOR TRIM WHEEL SYS SHOWED ROLL PIN, CNAS 561-3-8, HOLDING THE SHAFT TO THEOct 8, 1996 · N1206F · Cessna A185F · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR CA961025010Cylinder · separation(CAN) SEPARATION OF #3 CYLINDER. SUSPECT VALVE KEEPERS LET LOOSE.Oct 4, 1996 · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR EY2R9600148Hub · crackedHUB CRACKED IN THREAD AREAOct 1, 1996 · Cessna A185F · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 97ZZZX795Cylinder · low compressionCOMPRESSION CHECK REVEALED NR 2 CYL LOW. SUBMITTER STATES THIS IS THE SECOND CE 185 IO550 INSTALLED BY STC TO HAVE LOW COMPRESSION AT 200 HRS, FOUND IN LAST 2 MONTHS.Sep 28, 1996 · N4698C · Cessna A185F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970114013Rudder Bar · broken(CAN) WHILE TAXIING THE RUDDER BAR BROKE AT THE OUTBOARD PEDAL ATTACH REINFORCEMENT. SE 72-36 MOD. FOUND AND INCORPORATED.Sep 12, 1996 · Cessna A185F · Rudder Control System
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