Lycoming O-320-D2J

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SDR CA150202013Attach Fitting · cracked(CAN) ON ROUTINE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND ON RUN-UP THAT THE VACUUM INDICATOR WAS FLUXUATING BACK AND FORTH. ON FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PLASTIC FITTING ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE GAUGE HAD CRACKED. GAUGE WAS REPLACED WITHJan 28, 2015 · Cessna 172N · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR 2015FA0000047Bolt · crackedFOUND DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE RT MLG SPRING ASSY, WAS BEING REPLACED DUE TO ELONGATED MOUNTING HOLES WHERE THE MLG AXLE ATTACHES. UPON REMOVING THE RT MLG SPRING ASSY, THE MOUNTING BOLT WAS FOUND TO BE BENT AND HAVE TWO CRACKS THROUGH ITS SHANK.Jan 16, 2015 · N388V · Cessna 172P · Main Landing GearSDR CA141223008Drive Assy · broken(CAN) STARTER DRIVE END WAS FOUND TO BE SEPERATING FROM THE STARTER MOTOR.Nov 21, 2014 · Cessna 172P · Engine StarterSDR CA141022003Carburetor · fluctuates(CAN) ENGINE HAD POWER FLUCTUATIONS DURING GO AROUND EXERCISE. ONCE ON THE GROUND THE IDLE WAS ERRATIC. CARB WAS FOUND TO HAVE A LOT OF RESIDUAL FUEL IN THE THROAT. THE AIRBOX ALSO HAD RESIDUAL FUEL INSIDE IT AS WELL AS ON THE EXTERIOR. (TC# 20141022003)Oct 21, 2014 · Cessna 172P · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA141020011Screw · departed(CAN) IDLE SET SCREW DEPARTED THE CARBURETTOR ON FINAL APPROACH. AIRCRAFT LANDED ON RUNWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT.Oct 20, 2014 · Cessna 172P · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA140904005Carburetor · malfunctioned(CAN) CARBURETOR WAS RUNNING EXTREMELY LEAN & IDLE MIXTURE CHANGES HAD NO EFFECT ON IDLE MIXTURE SETTING.Aug 28, 2014 · Cessna 172P · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA140829005Magneto · malfunctioned(CAN) MAGNETO MISFIRING AND CAUSING HARD STARTING.Aug 26, 2014 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA140904004Carburetor · out of adjust(CAN) IDLE MIXTURE ADJUSTMENTS MADE NO CHANGE TO IDLE MIXTURE SETTING ON CARBURETOR.Aug 19, 2014 · Cessna 172N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA140625004Master Switch · failed(CAN) MASTER SWITCH FAILED INTERNALLY CAUSING VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILURE.Jun 23, 2014 · Cessna 172P · Electrical Power SystemSDR CA140225019Magneto · out of adjust(CAN) LEFT MAGNETO TIMING FOUND TO BE OUT 4 DEGREES AFTER ONLY 26 HRS SINCE NEW.Feb 25, 2014 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA140225020Magneto · out of adjust(CAN) RIGHT MAGNETO TIMING FOUND TO BE OUT 4 DEGREES AFTER ONLY 26 HRS SINCE NEW.Feb 25, 2014 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA140127006Magneto · out of adjust(CAN) MAGNETO TIMING FOUND TO BE OUT 5 DEGREES AFTER ONLY 77 HRS OPERATION SINCE NEW.Jan 24, 2014 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA140127007Magneto · out of adjust(CAN) MAG TIMING FOUND TO BE OUT 6 DEGREES AFTER ONLY 77 HRS OPERATION SINCE NEW.Jan 24, 2014 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA140124009Magneto · out of adjust(CAN) MAG TIMING FOUND TO BE OUT 3 DEGREES ONLY 50HRS AFTER 500HR INSPECTION.Jan 23, 2014 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA140124010Magneto · out of adjust(CAN) MAG TIMING FOUND TO BE OUT 4 DEGREES ONLY 50HRS AFTER 500 HR INSPECTION.Jan 23, 2014 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA140124011Magneto · malfunctioned(CAN) MAGNETO TIMING FOUND TO BE OUT 5 DEGREES ONLY 100 HRS AFTER 500 HR INSPECTION.Jan 15, 2014 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA140124012Magneto · out of adjust(CAN) MAGNETO TIMING FOUND TO BE OUT 5 DEGREES, ONLY 100 HRS AFTER 500 HR INSPECTION.Jan 15, 2014 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA131008013Controller · failed(CAN) CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL FAILED DURING GROUND RUN UP.Oct 4, 2013 · Cessna 172N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA131003003Control Cable · frayed(CAN) 2 STRANDS BROKEN ON AFT ELEVATOR CABLE AT AFT PULLEY LOCATION.Oct 1, 2013 · Cessna 172N · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA130923007Wire · loose(CAN) PTT SWITCH WIRING CRIMP FOUND TO BE LOOSE. CONNECTION RECRIMPED.Sep 19, 2013 · Cessna 172N · Communications System WiringSDR CA130822008Switch · stuck(CAN) FLAP UP-LIMIT MICROSWITCH FOUND STUCK CLOSED DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON SWITCH. SWITCH CLEANED AND FUNCTION CHECKED SERVICEABLE.Aug 21, 2013 · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA130828001Shaft · sheared(CAN) BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SHAFT BROKEN.Aug 20, 2013 · Cessna 172P · Master Cylinder/Brake ValveSDR CA130702012O-Ring · damaged(CAN) ACFT HAS EXPERIENCED 2 FLAT NOSE OLEOS. IN BOTH CASES, THE O-RINGS WERE ROLLED AND EXPERIENCED A FAILURE IN A SPIRAL PLANE. THE O-RINGS WERE PROCURED AS PART OF SEAL KIT SK172-1F. IT IS UNUSUAL IN OUR FLEET TO SEE A FAILURE IN THIS MANNER, PARTICULARLYJul 2, 2013 · Cessna 172N · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR CA130509007Control Cable · broken(CAN) UPON ENGINE SHUTDOWN THE PILOT PULLED THE MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE TO IDLE CUT OFF. THE HANDLE OF THE CONTROL CABLE CONTINUED TO COME OUT FARTHER THAN EXPECTED. ACFT WAS SNAGGED. UPON INSPECTION THE INNER CABLE WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN INSIDE THE PROTECTIVEMay 6, 2013 · Cessna 172N · Mixture ControlSDR CA130429015Line · wrong part(CAN) DURING VISUAL INSPECTION DISCOVERED AILERON CABLE RUBBING INTO RIGID FUEL LINE TO WHERE ONLY .0312 OF THE TUBE WALL WAS REMAINING. FURTHER INSPECTION INDICATES FUEL LINE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. NEW FUEL LINE INSTALLED, AILERON CABLE CLEAR OF FUEL LINE. Apr 28, 2013 · Cessna 172P · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA130418008Control Housing · separated(CAN) CARB HEAT CONTROL OUTER SHEATH SEPARATED ABOUT 3" FORWARD FROM THE PILOTS END OF THE CONTROL.Apr 17, 2013 · Cessna 172P · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA131111008Motor · intermittent(CAN) THE ACFT FLAPS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENT ONLY. TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND FAULT TO BE THE FLAP MOTOR ITSELF, PN C301-002-0110. MOTOR REPLACED NEW, AND FUNCTION CHECKED SERVICEABLE.Feb 13, 2013 · Cessna 172P · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR CA130111003Bracket · damaged(CAN) THE CONTROL YOKE MAIN ATTACH BRACKETS PN 0513310-1 AND 0513310-2 IN THE CENTER CONSOLE STRUCTURE WERE FOUND TO HAVE THE MAIN PIVOT BOLT HOLES ELONGATED AND WORN CAUSING A FAIR BIT OF PLAY IN THE CONTROL YOKE ASSY.Jan 9, 2013 · Cessna 172N · Control Column SectionSDR CA121203015Oil Cooler · leaking(CAN) 2 PLATES FOUND TO BE LEAKING.Dec 3, 2012 · Cessna 172P · Engine Oil CoolerSDR CA121130006Bushing · worn(CAN) THE TWO BUSHINGS THAT SUPPORT THE UPPER SECTION OF THE FUEL SELECTOR SHAFT WERE FOUND WORN AND STARTING TO BREAK APART.Nov 28, 2012 · Cessna 172N · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR CA121213004Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) BULKHEAD STA 108 CRACKED AT 2 PLACES.Nov 23, 2012 · Cessna 172P · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CA121118002Oil Cooler · wrong part(CAN) INCORRECT OIL COOLER FOUND TO BE INSTALLED BY PN AND INSTALLATION OF OIL COOLER MOVED FROM REAR BAFFLE ASSY IAW IPC FOR SN OF ACFT TO FIREWALL. UNAPPROVED PARTS USED TO INSTALL ON FIREWALL, MADE PARTS THAT DO NOT CONFORM. NO RECORD OF INSTALLATION ON FNov 16, 2012 · Cessna 172P · Engine Oil CoolerSDR CA121114007Anchor · worn(CAN) LEFT AND RT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ANCHORS WERE FOUND WITH CLEVIS PIN HOLES EXCESSIVELY WORN.Nov 8, 2012 · Cessna 172P · Master Cylinder/Brake ValveSDR CA121004002Tube · detached(CAN) POWER COULD NOT BE REDUCED BELOW 2000 RPM IN FLIGHT. WORKED OK AFTER LANDING. ACCELERATOR PUMP TUBE WAS FOUND LAYING IN THE AIRBOX. THROTTLE CABLE AND CARBURETOR REPLACED.Sep 28, 2012 · Cessna 172N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA120607001Spar · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND THROUGH THE FRONT SPAR AND CENTER SKIN WHERE THE HORIZONTAL SPAR ATTACHES TO THE FUSELAGE. THE SPAR HAD THE SPAR REINFORCING KIT INSTALLED AND IT STILL CRACKED THROUGH.Jun 5, 2012 · Cessna 172N · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CA120525003Stud · broken(CAN) DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, CYLINDER BASE NUT FOUND IN BOTTOM COWLING. FOUND TOP FORWARD STUD OF NR 2 CYLINDER BROKEN. CYLINDER REMOVED FOR STUD REMOVAL, BROKEN STUD AND ADJACENT STUD REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT.May 24, 2012 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA120330007Spar · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE HORIZONTAL STAB HAD CRACKS FOUND FROM THE CENTER LIGHTNING HOLE. THE SB SEB94-8 DOUBLER HAD NOT BEEN INSTALLED ON THIS. THESE CRACKS ARE EASILY VISIBLE WHEN THE SIDE FAIRINGS ARE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. THE STABILIZER WILL Mar 28, 2012 · Cessna 172P · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CA120209011Tube · failed(CAN) LEFT MAIN WHEEL TIRE WENT FLAT ON LANDING AND WAS DISABLED ON RUNWAY. A SERVICEABLE WHEEL ASSY WAS INSTALLED AND ACFT TAXIED TO HANGAR. ON DISASSEMBLY THE TUBE WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE SPLIT ON THE SEAM. THIS TUBE WAS INSTALLED NEW WITH A NEW TIRFeb 8, 2012 · Cessna 172P · Tire TubeSDR CA120301010Stud · sheared(CAN) DURING THE PREFLIGHT GROUND RUN THE PILOT NOTICED AN ENGINE VIBRATION. THE ACFT WAS SNAGGED AND INSPECTED BY MAINTENANCE. 6 OUT OF 8 STUDS ON THE NR 3 CYLINDER WERE SHEARED OFF. ALL THE STUDS WERE REPLACED. ALL 4 CYLINDERS BASE NUTS WERE CHECKED FOR PJan 30, 2012 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA120118012Throttle · loose(CAN) THROTTLE NOTICED IT HAD NO BOUNCE AT FULL TRAVEL. COWLING REMOVED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE THE THROTTLE CONTROL LOWER PORTION HAD COME LOOSE FROM REST OF CABLE. WHEN THROTTLE WAS MOVED THE CABLE WOULD MOVE FULL TRAVEL, BUT THE INNER CABLE WAS OPEN TO Jan 16, 2012 · Cessna 172P · Power LeverSDR CA120105010Indicator · inoperative(CAN) WARNING FLAG NOT IN VIEW - GYRO NOT SPINNING. NO INDICATION OF TURN.Jan 5, 2012 · Cessna 172N · Turn and Bank/Rate of Turn IndicatorSDR CA120103024Line · out of position(CAN) DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A SECTION OF THE FUEL LINE THAT EXTENDS FROM THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE FORWARD TO THE FUEL STRAINER BOWL, HAD BEEN CONFLICTING WITH THE RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE TUBE ASSY. THE ARM ON THE RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE Jan 3, 2012 · Cessna 172P · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA120127004Screw · backed out(CAN) THE MIXTURE SCREW ROTATED OUT OF THE CARB, THUS CAUSING ENGINE STOPPAGE WHEN RPM BELOW 1300 RPM. ENGINE OPERATED ABOVE 1300 RPM. THE MIXTURE SCREW, SPRING AND WASHER REPLACED ENGINE OPEARTION CORRECT.Dec 14, 2011 · Cessna 172P · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR FK8R201112110006Cylinder · inflt separationPARTIAL POWER LOSS AND VIOLENT VIBRATION REPORTED BY PILOT DURING CLIMB, EMERGENCY LANDING WAS PERFORMED. COMPLETED VISUAL INSP OF ENGINE, FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM CYLINDER BARREL. CYLINDER WAS O/H 87.4 HOURS BEFORE THE SEPARATION. THIS IS THDec 11, 2011 · N53571 · Cessna 172P · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR FK8R201110050002Bearing Race · wornNOSE WHEEL BEARING RACE WAS FOUND SPINNING INSIDE WHEEL ASSEMBLY.Oct 5, 2011 · Cessna 172P · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA110928012Ignition Switch · shorted(CAN) ACFT WAS SHUTDOWN IAW CHECKLIST. ON RESTART, THE MASTER SWITCH WAS TURNED ON AND THE ACFT ENGINE STARTED TO TURN OVER WITHOUT TURNING THE THE IGNITION KEY TO START POSITION. MASTER WAS IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF AND STARTER DISENGAGED. INTERNAL PARTS OF SSep 25, 2011 · Cessna 172N · Ignition SwitchingSDR CA110823003Control Cable · separated(CAN) THE ACFT WAS BEING GROUND RUN BEFORE A FLIGHT AND WHEN CHECKING CARBURETOR HEAT OPERATION, THE PILOT PULLED THE CONTROL TO THE "ON" POSITION. AT THIS POINT THE CONTROL FELT VERY LOOSE AND THE PILOT THEN REALIZED THAT THE CABLE HAD FAILED AS THE SEPARATEDAug 18, 2011 · Cessna 172N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA110810007Switch · failedTHE LANDING LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPORTED TO BE STUCK IN THE "ON" POSITION DURING A PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE ACFT. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE ASSOCIATED WIRING CHECKED FOR CONDITION. GROUND TEST CHECKED SERVICEABLE. THIS TYPE OF SWITCH IS SUBJECT TO A Aug 8, 2011 · Cessna 172N · Exterior LightingSDR CA110613010Bulkhead · crackedPROPELLER SPINNER BULKHEAD HAS SEVERAL CRACKS AROUND BOLT HOLES.Jun 10, 2011 · Cessna 172P · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR CA110526011Bulkhead · crackedTHIS FORWARD SPINNER BULKHEAD WAS INSTALLED NEW 1 APRIL 2010 AND THE PROP WAS DYNAMICALLY BALANCED. MULTIPLE CRACKS AROUND SEVERAL BOLT HOLES WERE FOUND VISUALLY DURING ROUTINE SCHEDULED INSP. THIS PART CRACKS VERY OFTEN NOT JUST ON THIS ACFT. IT SEEMS THE May 26, 2011 · Cessna 172P · Propeller Spinner Section
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