Safety record in brief:3 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Jul 2015)3 ADs may apply2 service difficulty reports
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The failure of the right brake hydraulic line during taxi due to fatigue, which caused a loss of hydraulic fluid and rendered the brake inoperative.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for WPR15LA234)
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstacles at the end of the takeoff area. His failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear the obstacles was a factor.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for SEA96LA014)
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT ON TOUCHDOWN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SOFT SNOW CONDITIONS ON THE RANCH AIRSTRIP.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for SEA89LA046)
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.
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.
PISTON IN LH BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED IN PLACE CAUSING THE BRAKE TO DRAG, PILOT ABORTED TAKE OFF TO CHECK BRAKES. WE BELIEVE THIS WAS CAUSED BY WORN BRAKE PADS. NO EMERGENCY MEASURES TAKEN. NO SBS, ADS, ICAS OR STCS APPLY. BRAKE PADS WERE WITHIN TOLERANCE, BUT WE BELIEVE REPLACING THEM SOONER SHOULD…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING INSPECTION OF ENGINE MOUNT AFTER ENGINE REMOVAL FOR OVERHAUL, CRACKS WERE FOUND AT BOTH FORWARD ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOCATIONS. SUSPECT THAT CRACKS ARE DUE TO FATIGUE. CRACKS ARE DIFFICULT TO SEE WITH THE ENGINE INSTALLED DUE TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE RUBBER MOUNTING PADS. RECOMMEND…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.