Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Oct 2011)3 ADs may apply
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The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ERA12LA016)
THE PLT WAS PRACTICING WATER TAKEOFFS & LANDINGS. HE STATED THAT DURING TAKEOFF A GUST OF WIND CAUGHT THE ACFT LIFTING THE RIGHT WING. THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE WATER & THE ACFT FLIPPED INVERTED.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI83LA204)
These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21-22 | Fuselage; 55, Stabilizers | Dec 7, 2020 | Airframe (180J) |
| 2011-10-09 | Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190… | Jun 17, 2011 | Airframe (180J) |
| 98-23-02 | Cessna Aircraft Company 180 and 185 Series Airplanes | Dec 22, 1998 | Airframe (180J)Only with: Airglas Engineering Company (AECI) Model LW3600-180 or LW3600-180A fixed penetration wheel skis installed per STC SA213AL. |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
No Service Difficulty Reports found for this airframe since 1995.