N494SP

Service difficulty reports · 36

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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 n_number = 'N494SP' AND registry_match = 'registration'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR 2001FA0000130Cylinder · overheatedPILOT REPORTED ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH IN FLIGHT AND LOOSING ALTITUDE. MADE EMERGANCY LANDING, WENT OFF END OF RUNWAY AND WENT UPSIDE DOWN. AIRCRAFT RIGHTED AND MOVED TO HANGER. MAINTENANCE FOUND #2 CYLINDER EXHAUST PUSHROD BENT IN HALF & BROKEN, THE PJun 29, 2001 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Powerplant SystemSDR 20010410AP015Fuel Control · malfunctionedENGINE RSA-5AD1 FUEL SERVO WILL NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. FUEL FLOW BELOW 1700 RPM IS TOO HIGH. IDLE SPEED AND MIXTURE CAN NOT BE SET TO MFG SPECIFICATIONS WITH SATISFACTORY ENGINE OPERATION. FUEL SERVO REMOVED, SENT FOR REPAIRS. MAJOR REPAIRS ACCOMPLISHED Mar 16, 2001 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 20010323CW016Control Unit · brokenCO-PILOTS SEAT LOCK CONTROL ASSEMBLY WOULD NOT RELEASE SEAT LOCK PIN. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT LOCK PIN CABLE BROKEN. REPLACED CONTROL ASSEMBLY PN161102105. THIS HAS BEEN A REOCCURRING PROBLEM ON NEW SEATS.Jan 24, 2001 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 2000ZZZX77Thermocouple · inoperativePILOT DISCREPANCY, EGT INOPERATIVE. DURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND THERMOCOUPLE LEADS SEPARATED FROM THERMOCOUPLE. REPLACED EGT THERMOCOUPLE, OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY. SUBMITTER STATED ON A FLEET OF 5 NEW C-172S AIRCRAFT, THIS IS THE 10TH FAILURE INDec 16, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR 2000ZZZX76Panel · misinstalledDURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, REMOVED RT AFT TRIM PANEL AND FOUND 1 ATTACH SCREW WAS DRILLED THROUGH DOORPOST STRUCTURAL RIVET. REPLACED RIVET AND RELOCATED PANEL ATTACH SCREW WITH NEW TRIM PANEL.Dec 16, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2000ZZZX75Skin · crackedDURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND RT UPPER WING TRAILING EDGE SKIN ABOVE FLAP WELL HAD A 1 INCH CRACK IN THE TRAILING EDGE SKIN AT THE3RD RIVET FROM INBD TRAILING EDGE. REPLACED SKIN P/N 0523011-53, RESEALED FUEL CELL, PAINTED SKIN AND LEAK CHECKED.Dec 16, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 2000ZZZX74Skin · crackedDURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND LT UPPER WING TRAILING EDGE SKIN ABOVE FLAP WELL HAD A 1 INCH CRACK IN THE TRAILING EDGE SKIN AT THE 3RD RIVET FROM INBD TRAILING EDGE. REPLACED SKIN P/N 0523011-53, RELEASED FUEL CELL, PAINTED SKIN AND LEAK CHECKED.Dec 16, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 2000ZZZX73Skin · crackedDURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND RT FLAP LOWER SKIN TRAILING EDGE CRACKED IN TWO LOCATIONS, THE 13TH AND 16TH RIVETS FROM THE INBD END HAD CRACKS OF .25 INCH AND .50 INCH. REPLACED FLAP ASSEMBLY WITH FACTORY NEW ASSY AND PAINTED.Dec 16, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2000ZZZX72Shock Mount · tornDURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND 4 LOWER COWL ATTACH SHOCK MOUNTS TORN AT THE BASE. REPLACED SHOCK MOUNTS.Dec 16, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Engine Mount SectionSDR 99ZZZX4621Thermocouple · inoperativeEGT THERMOCOUPLE INOPERATIVE. WIRES ARE SEPARATED FROM PROBE. TOTAL AIRFRAME TIME 482.8 HOURS AND SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE SECOND EGT THERMOCOUPLE REPLACED ON THIS AIRCRAFT. REPLACED EGT THERMOCOUPLE, OPERATIONAL CHECKED SATISFACTORY.Nov 23, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX4620Indicator · failedATTITUDE INDICATOR TUMBLED FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES ON A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT BEFORE RE-ERECTING. VACUUM SYSTEM TESTS SATISFACTORY, NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED. REPLACED GYRO, FURTHER OPERATION SATISFACTORY.Nov 23, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX4619Rivet · crackedDURING FIRST PHASE 3 INSPECTION WITH TOTAL AIRFRAME TIME OF 482.8 HOURS, FOUND RT FLAP TRAILING EDGE RIVETS HAD CRACKS AROUND 2 RIVETS. THE CRACKS WERE AROUND THE 13TH AND 16TH RIVETS FROM THE INBOARD END. ONE CRACK .50 INCH IN LENGTH, THE OTHER .25 INCH IN Nov 23, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 99ZZZX4618Skin · crackedDURING FIRST PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND RT UPPER WING TRAILING EDGE SKIN ASSY CRACKED. THE THIRD RIVET FROM INBOARD TRAILING EDGE HAD A ONE INCH CRACK EMANATING FROM THE RIVET HEAD. REPLACED TRAILING EDGE SKIN AND RE-PAINTED.Nov 23, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 99ZZZX4520Skin · crackedDURING FIRST PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND LT UPPER WING TRAILING EDGE SKIN ASSY CRACKED. THE 3RD RIVET FROM INBOARD TRAILING EDGE HAD A 1 INCH CRACK EMANATING FROM THE RIVET HEAD. REPLACED TRAILING EDGE SKIN AND RE-PAINTED.Nov 23, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 99ZZZX4228Elbow · leakingDURING PHASE I INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL LEAKING OUT OF AIR INLET ELBOW ADAPTER. ADAPTER OVERBOARD DRAIN IS RIVETED AND SEALED TO ELBOW. SEALANT MISSING AROUND ONE RIVET AND FUEL LEAKS OUT OF ADAPTER BASE INTO ENGINE COWLING.Oct 4, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 99ZZZX2940Connector · looseNEW C-172S ON CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT, OIL PRESSURE STARTED FLUCTUATING. OIL TEMP NORMAL AND NO LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATION. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE STARTED FLUCTUATING OFF SCALE LOW. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING MADE. MAINTENANCE FOUND OIL PRESSURE GAUGE CONNECTJul 21, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Engine Oil PressureSDR 99ZZZX2733Fitting · bentPILOT'S SEAT BACK IN FULL UPRIGHT POSITION WAS RECLINED 3 INCHES FROM FULL UPRIGHT. THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK SUPPORT FITTING WAS BENT. THIS IS THE SECOND DEFECTIVE SEAT BACK FITTING REPLACED ON THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK. THE FIRST ONE WAS REPLACED AT 23.6 HOURS TOApr 2, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 99ZZZX1732Fitting · bentNEW CESSNA, PILOT'S SEAT BACK IN FULL UPRIGHT POSITION WAS RECLINED APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES. FOUND L-SEATBACK ATTACH FITTING P/N 0514215-8 WAS BENT ONE INCH AFT. SUBMITTER STATED THIS PART WAS REPLACED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM 25.7 HOURS AGO.Mar 30, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 99ZZZX1111Starter · failedNEW CESSNA WITH 54.7 HOURS, STARTER FAILED. REMOVED LAMAR STARTER, PN PM2401, SN 80098132, THE END CAP WAS REMOVED REVEALING TWO MELTED BRUSH TERMINAL LEADS WHERE THEY ATTACH TO THE BRUSHES. TT ON STARTER 54.7 HOURS.Mar 4, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Engine StarterSDR 99ZZZX1110Support · crackedNEW CESSNA WITH 50.0 HOURS UNDERGOING FIRST PHASE INSPECTION. FOUND ENGINE STARTER RING GEAR SUPPORT ASSY, PN 31M22045, HAD VISIBLE CRACK ON FRONT FACE. WHEN REMOVED, AFT SIDE ADJACENT TO CRACK HAD CASTING FLAW.Mar 4, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX1003Bulkhead · brokenNEW CESSNA WITH 50.0 HOURS, AFTER LAST FLIGHT PRIOR TO PHASE 1 INSPECTION, FOUND AFT PROPELLER SPINNER BULKHEAD BROKEN AT THE FIRST NUTPLATE FROM ONE BLADE CUT-OUT, APPROXIMATELY A 1 INCH PIECE BROKE OUT WITH NUTPLATE. THE BROKEN PIECE STILL ATTACHED TO PROPEFeb 24, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 99ZZZX1001Support · crackedNEW CESSNA WITH 50.0 HOURS, WHILE ACCOMPLISHING A PHASE 1 INSPECTION, FOUND THE STARTER RING GEAR SUPPORT ASSY HAD A 1.50 INCH CRACK ON THE OUTER FACE .25 INCH AFT OF THE FRONT FACE. REMOVAL OF THE PROPELLER AND SUPPORT ASSY REVEALED A CASTING DEFECT ON THE AFeb 24, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Engine StarterSDR 99ZZZX990Fitting · mismanufacturedNEW CESSNA WITH 39.4 HOURS. PILOT'S SEAT BACK WOULD NOT SWING FORWARD FOR ACCESS TO REAR SEAT. LOOSENED RECLINE CYLINDER BOLT IN L-SEAL BACK FITTING SO SEAT BACK WOULD SWING FORWARD. WITH THIS BOLT LOOSE AS REQUIRED, FOUND SEAT BACK IN FULL UPRIGHT POSITIONFeb 18, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Cabin Equipment/FurnishingsSDR 99ZZZX989Piston Pin · wornNEW CESSNA WITH 24.1 HOURS, DRAINED OIL AND REPLACED OIL FILTER. WHEN FILTER WAS CUT OPEN AND INSPECTED FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM IN FILTER. NOTIFIED CESSNA AND LYCOMING. THEY REQUIRED A PIECE OF FILTER TO ANALYZE. AFTER ANALYSIS, LYCOMING ADVISEDJan 28, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX988Piston Pin · wornNEW CESSNA WITH 24.1 HOURS, DRAINED OIL AND REPLACED OIL FILTER. WHEN FILTER WAS CUT OPEN AND INSPECTED FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM IN FILTER. NOTIFIED CESSNA AND LYCOMING. THEY REQUIRED A PIECE OF FILTER TO ANALYZE. AFTER ANALYSIS, LYCOMING ADVISEDJan 28, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX987Piston Pin · wornNEW CESSNA WITH 24.1 HOURS, DRAINED OIL AND REPLACED OIL FILTER. WHEN FILTER WAS CUT OPEN AND INSPECTED FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM IN FILTER. NOTIFIED CESSNA AND LYCOMING. THEY REQUIRED A PIECE OF FILTER TO ANALYZE. AFTER ANALYSIS, LYCOMING ADVISEDJan 28, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX986Piston Pin · wornNEW CESSNA WITH 24.1 HOURS, DRAINED OIL AND REPLACED OIL FILTER. WHEN FILTER WAS CUT OPEN AND INSPECTED FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM IN FILTER. NOTIFIED CESSNA AND LYCOMING. THEY REQUIRED A PIECE OF FILTER TO ANALYZE. AFTER ANALYSIS, LYCOMING ADVISEDJan 28, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX998Tab · out of adjustACCEPTANCE INSPECTION ON NEW CESSNA WITH 8.0 HOURS SINCE MANUFACTURE REVEALED ELEVATOR TRIM TAB OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. NEUTRAL POSITION WAS UP .25 INCH AND THE UP/DOWN LIMITS WERE 25 DEGREES/27 DEGREES. THE TRIM TAB WAS ADJUSTED TO NEUTRAL AND THE UP/DOWN STOPS Jan 8, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX997Light · brokenACCEPTANCE INSPECTION OF NEW CESSNA WITH 8.0 HOURS SINCE MANUFACTURE REVEALED THE FUEL SELECTOR LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE. THE LIGHT SOCKET BASE WAS BROKEN. REPLACED SOCKET AND OPERATIONAL CHECKED SATISFACTORY.Jan 8, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX996Control Cable · out of adjACCEPTANCE INSPECTION ON NEW CESSNA WITH 8.0 HOURS SINCE MANUFACTURE REVEALED THE PILOTS AND COPILOTS YOKES WERE NOT ALIGNED IN NEUTRAL. ADJUSTED CABLE TO ALIGN YOKES THAN CHECKED CARRY-THROUGH CABLE TENSION AND FOUND IT ADJUSTED TO 58 POUNDS. ADJUSTED CABLEJan 8, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Control Column SectionSDR 99ZZZX995Control Cable · out of adjACCEPTANCE INSPECTION ON NEW CESSNA WITH 8.0 HOURS SINCE MANUFACTURE REVEALED THE RUDDER WAS NOT CENTERED WITH THE NOSE WHEEL CENTERED. ADJUSTED CABLE TENSION TO ALIGN RUDDER AND RUDDER PEDALS.Jan 8, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Rudder Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX994Line · misinstalledACCEPTANCE INSPECTION ON NEW CESSNA WITH 8.0 HOURS SINCE MANUFACTUE REVEALED WITH FULL AFT ELEVATOR, THE YOKE HIT THE ALTERNATE STATIC SOURCE VALVE T-FITTING RESTRICTING ELEVATOR TRAVEL. RE-ROUTED ALTERNATE STATIC SOURCE LINES AND T-FITTING.Jan 8, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Pitot/Static SystemSDR 99ZZZX993Cowl · misinstalledACCEPTANCE INSPECTION OF NEW CESSNA WITH 8.0 HOURS SINCE MANUFACTURE REVEALED THE LOWER ENGINE COWLING WAS CHAFING THE FUSELAGE AT THE 3 AND 10 O'CLOCK POSITIONS. RE-SHIMMED THE 3 AND 10 O'CLOCK COWL SHOCK MOUNTS BY ADDING SPACERS ELIMINATED CHAFING.Jan 8, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Engine Cowling SystemSDR 99ZZZX992Belt · looseACCEPTANCE INSPECTION OF NEW CESSNA WITH 8.0 HOURS SINCE MANUFACTURE REVEALED THE ALTERNATOR BELT TENSION WAS LOOSE. ADJUSTED TENSION WITHIN LIMITS, 11 TO 13 FEET/POUNDS.Jan 8, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 99ZZZX991Tachometer · mismanufacturedACCEPTANCE INSPECTION OF NEW CESSNA WITH 8.0 HOURS SINCE MANUFACTURE REVEALED THE TACHOMETER WAS IN ERROR. A CALIBRATED TACHOMETER TESTER INDICATED THE AIRCRAFT TACHOMETER WAS 25 RPM'S LOW AT TAKEOFF AND 75 RPM'S LOW AT IDLE. A REPLACEMENT TACHOMETER IS BEINJan 8, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX1009Bolt · misinstalledACCEPTANCE INSPECTION ON NEW CESSNA WITH 8.0 HOURS SINCE MANUFACTURE REVEALED THE CABIN HEAT VALVE CABLE RETAINER BOLT WAS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE ACTUATOR ARM AND CHAFING ON THE HOUSING. THE BOLT WASHER CONFIGURATION WAS INCORRECT LOCKING THE ACTUATOR CABLE TJan 8, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Heating System
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