Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Feb 1998)4 ADs may apply1 service difficulty report
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A separation of the axle from the landing gear strut due to overload, and stripping of the axle bolt threads.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC98LA017)
ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, DURING TAKEOFF AT ROTATION THE FLOATS STRUCK A SANDBAR. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND IT NOSED OVER IN THE WATER.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC83LA132)
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 (A185E) |
| 2011-10-09 | Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190… | Jun 17, 2011 | Airframe (A185E) |
| 2009-16-03 | Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Reciprocating… | Sep 9, 2009 | Engine (IO 520 SERIES)Only with: SAP investment cast cylinder assemblies P/Ns SA52000-A1, SA52000-A20P, SA52000-A21P, SA52000-A22P, SA52000-A23P, SA55000-A1, or SA55000-A20P installed. |
| 98-23-02 | Cessna Aircraft Company 180 and 185 Series Airplanes | Dec 22, 1998 | Airframe (A185E)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.
Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.
DURING SMOOTH LANDING, LEFT WHEEL/TIRE ASSY DEPARTED AIRCRAFT. TIRE/WHEEL ASSY WAS PROPERLY FAA APPROVED, BUT OVERSIZE. NAS BOLTS HOLDING AXLE TO GEAR LEG STRIPPED THROUGH THE AN365 NUTS. RECOMMEND THIS INSTALLATION FOR GRAVEL RUNWAY USE ONLY.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.