Textron A185F

Service difficulty reports · 360

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Query with SQL
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 = 'A185F'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SDR 95ZZZX3996Torque Plate · crackedRIGHT MLG WHEEL REMOVED FOR ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE. BRAKE CALIPER DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM TORQUE PLATE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND TORQUE PLATE CRACKED AND TWISTED AT PIN BUSHING TO PLATE AREA. BUSHINGS APPEAR TO BE PRESSED ONTO PLATE. SIMILAR CLEVELAND TORJul 20, 1995 · N23FG · Cessna A185F · BrakeSDR 95ZZZX3945Fitting · crackedINSPECTION FOUND A CRACK IN THE LEFT LANDING GEARBOX ABOVE THE FORWARD WEDGE/SHIM LOCATION. THE FITTING REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.Jul 20, 1995 · N1555H · Cessna A185F · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 95ZZZX3308Disc · brokenWHILE TAXIING, PILOT LOST STEERING CONTROL WITH BRAKES. FOUND RIGHT BRAKE DISC BROKEN AWAY FROM WHEEL ASSEMBLY AT BOLT FLANGE. WHEEL HALF AND BOLTS STILL ATTACHED AND TORQUED. INSTALLED NEW DISC AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.Jun 12, 1995 · N9F · Cessna A185F · BrakeSDR 95ZZZX3264Fuel Pump · defectiveAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ROUGHNESS. FUEL PRESSURE CHECK SHOWED FLUCTUATING FUEL PRESSURE. REPLACED PUMP, ENGINE RAN SMOOTH WITH NO FLUCTUATION OF FUEL PRESSURE.Jun 12, 1995 · N4446C · Cessna A185F · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 95ZZZX3664Alternator · bearing foiledTHE ALTERNATOR BEARING FAILED DURING FLIGHT AND FILLED THE COCKPIT WITH A SMOKE ODOR. THE ALTERNATOR HAD ACCUMULATED 251 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL.May 16, 1995 · N1769R · Cessna A185F · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 95ZZZX2419Roll-Pin · looseDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND ROLL-PIN WORKED APPROXIMATELY THREE-FOURTHS OF LENGTH OUT OF RETAINING COLLAR. THIS IS A DIFFICULT AREA TO INSPECT. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS CONDITION WAS FOUND. SAFETY WITH .020 INCH WIRE SHOULD CUREMay 1, 1995 · N24FG · Cessna A185F · Stabilizer ActuatorSDR 95ZZZX1597Control Cable · failedDURING A LANDING, PILOT NOTICED TAIL WHEEL HAD A VIBRATION. INSPECTION REVEALED THE TAIL WHEEL RT CONTROL CABLE HAD BROKEN AT THE AFT SWAGED END.Mar 19, 1995 · N714HE · Cessna A185F · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 95ZZZX799Hub · crackedPROPELLER IN FOR OVERHAUL. LAST DONE WAS 11-88. SB'S 154, 154A, 154B HAD BEEN COMPLIED WITH. THESE ADDRESS POLISH AND RADIUS THE SLOT AREAS AND APPLY CHROMATE FOR CORROSION PROTECTION.Feb 10, 1995 · N5263E · Cessna A185F · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 95ZZZX2904Bellcrank · failedWHEN LEANING BACK TO ADJUST SEAT POSITION, BELLCRANKS (LT) AND (RT) BROKE AT SMALL ATTACHMENT HOLE ALLOWING SEAT BACK WITH UPPER FRAME ASSEMBLY TO FALL BACKWARDS. THE BREAK WAS CLEAN AND SHOWING NO PRIOR CRACK PROGRESSION UNTIL FAILURE. AIRCRAFT TC 3124.Jan 25, 1995 · N9497N · Cessna A185F · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 96ZZZX4732Starter · wire brokenSUBMITTER STATED THIS IS ABOUT THE 4TH STARTER THAT HAS FAILED IN THE LAST 2 YEARS OUT OF 3 AIRCRAFT. THE STARTER BRUSH WIRE ALWAYS BREAKS OFF NEXT TO WHERE IT IS WELDED. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS DIFFERENT METHOD OF ATTACHING STARTER BRUSH WIRES (SCREW MAYBE). Jan 15, 1995 · N6JV · Cessna A185F · Engine Starter
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