Cessna 150M

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SDR 98ZZZX3271Control Cable · failedDURING A ROUTINE PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, PILOT REPORTED THE TRIM (ELEVATOR) DID NOT WORK. AFTER ACCESS WAS GAINED IN THE TAIL SECTION, IT WAS APPARENT THE CABLE BROKE INTO TWO PARTS DUE TO EXTREME RUST. THE AREA IN WHICH THIS OCCURRED IS VERY DIFFICULT TO ACCJul 31, 1998 · N45700 · Cessna 150M · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR CA980623010Blade · damaged(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. STONE DAMAGE WAS FOUND. SUBMITTER STATES THE PROPELLER WAS NOT MAINTAINED PER THE MCCAULEY MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.Jun 11, 1998 · Cessna 150M · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 98ZZZX2144Venturi · defectiveONE-PIECE VENTURI INSTALLED TO C/W AD 93-18-03 CAUSED DISRUPTION OF FUEL FLOW AND ENGINE WOULD NOT DEVELOP FULL POWER. SINGLE PIECE VENTURI MANUFACTURED BY CONSOLIDATED. P/N CF46-F12 WAS INSTALLED IN MARVEL SCHLEBLER MA3-SPA CARBURETOR TO C/W AD TO REPLACE 2-May 18, 1998 · N704AC · Cessna 150M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU980583Transmitter · faulty(AUS) TRANSMIT INTERLOCK FAULTY.May 15, 1998 · Cessna 150M · Audio Integrating SystemSDR CA980616006Mount · cracked(CAN) ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED ON LT LOWER ARM FROM FIREWALL TO NOSE GEAR AT WELD. REPAIRED.Apr 25, 1998 · Cessna 150M · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA980513006Camshaft · worn(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, METAL PARTICLES WERE FOUND IN THE OIL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND NR 4 CAM LOBE WORN AND PITTED.Apr 15, 1998 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA980407008Mount · cracked(CAN) ENGINE MOUNT ARM FROM LOWER LEFT FIREWALL TO NOSE GEAR CRACKED AT FIREWALL. POSSIBLY DUE TO CROSS WIND LANDING. REPAIRED.Mar 27, 1998 · Cessna 150M · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA980430013Engine · power loss(CAN) THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH LOSING 400 RPM'S AT LEVEL FLIGHT. ANY NOSE UP MOVEMENT CAUSED LOSS OF 300-500 RPM'S. THE ENGINE WAS INSPECTED AND NO FAULTS WERE FOUND. THE ENGINE CYLINDER COMPRESSION WAS GOOD (OVER 75 PSI ON ALL CYLINDERS). THE ENGINE WAMar 24, 1998 · Cessna 150M · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR AU980365Aircraft · damaged(AUS) AIRCRAFT DESTROYED IN ACCIDENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED.Feb 20, 1998 · Cessna 150M · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 98ZZZX932Fuel Strainer · mismanufacturedFUEL STRAINER HEAD ASSY PURCHASED FACTORY NEW 1997. UPON INSTALLATION, SCREEN COULD NOT BE INSTALLED. PICK-UP TUBE HAD BEEN STAKED AT AN ANGLE TO BODY. THIS DID NOT OFFER CLEARANCE BETWEEN DRAIN STEM AND PICK-UP TUBE. ASSY MACHINE OR PART NOT JIGGED PROPERFeb 20, 1998 · N66381 · Cessna 150M · Aircraft Fuel Filter/StrainerSDR AU980138Plunger · damaged(AUS) CARBURETTOR ACCELERATOR PUMP PLUNGER LEATHER CAP TORN IN TWO PLACES.Jan 31, 1998 · Cessna 150M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 98ZZZX801Plunger · damagedFOUND SMALL SCARS ON SIDE OF ACCELLERATOR PUMP LEATHER, CAUSED FAULTY ACCELLERATION. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT. ACCELLERATOR PUMP DID WORK.Jan 29, 1998 · N704AA · Cessna 150M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 98ZZZX713Float · misadjustedINSPECTION FOUND FLOAT BRASS SLIGHTLY WORN WHERE NEEDLE RIDES AGAINST ADJUSTMENT TAB CAUSING FLOAT LEVEL TO BE ABNORMALLY HIGH LEADING TO RICHER MIXTURE. RESET FLOAT LEVEL.Jan 29, 1998 · N704AA · Cessna 150M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 98ZZZX514Control Cable · failedTHROTTLE CABLE PLASTIC OUTER COVER MADE OF PLASTIC BECAME BRITTLE FROM AGE AND HEAT AND FAILED. THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY WAS MOVING WITH POWER CHANGES. SUBMITTER STATED THESE ORIGINAL CESSNA SUPPLIED CABLES ARE ALL REACHING THEIR SERVICE LIFE ON PLASTIC DETERIORATIJan 24, 1998 · N704AC · Cessna 150M · Power LeverSDR AU971579Valve · failed(AUS) ENGINE STOPPED DURING CRUISE. INVESTIGATION FOUND A RESTRICTION (AN INSECT) IN THE LH FUEL TANK VENT TUBE. ALSO, THE VENT TUBE VALVE WAS 'STICKY'.Nov 17, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Fuel StorageSDR CA971118006Blade · damaged(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. STONE DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LEADING EDGE AND FACE OF THE PROPELLER BLADE.Nov 12, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX4639Regulator · failedAIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EXPERIENCED ON ABRUPT MALFUNCTION, NO CHARGING CONDITION. FOUND VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILED.Oct 17, 1997 · N8193U · Cessna 150M · DC RegulatorSDR CA971021004Blade · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER WAS FOUND WITH EXTENSIVE CORROSION ALL OVER. THE PROPELLER WAS OVERHAULED.Oct 15, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Propeller AssemblySDR 97ZZZX3863Hub · wornALTERNATOR HUB LOOSE ON WOODRUFF KEY AND WORE SHAFT TO .0312 INCH. STEP WEAR WAS EVIDENT BY MOVING FAN A FULL WINDOW.Aug 5, 1997 · N45434 · Cessna 150M · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 97ZZZX3744Mount · separatedENGINE MOUNT SEPARATED FROM LOWER STRUT COLLAR. WAS NOTICED DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION. THE SEPARATION CAUSED THE STRUT TO MOVE FORWARD WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE SLACK IN CABLES (RUDDER). CABLES WERE RESTING ON THE FUSELAGE BOTTOM. SUSPECTED NLG LANDING BY STAug 1, 1997 · N66728 · Cessna 150M · Engine Mount SectionSDR 97ZZZX3862Spar · corrodedRIGHT REAR SPAR, WS 40, BENT AND CRACKED. LOG RESEARCH SHOWS INCIDENT 2 YEARS PRIOR. WING CORROSION WAS VISABLE AT A GLANCE.Jul 31, 1997 · N45434 · Cessna 150M · Wing SparSDR CA970728008Tube Weld · cracked(CAN) RUDDER PEDAL TUBE WELD AT TORQUE TUBE CONNECTION FOUND TO BE CRACKED.Jul 16, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Rudder Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX2924Rudder · crackedAT ANNUAL INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE FORWARD RIB OF THE RUDDER AROUND THE TOP LIGHTNING HOLE. PART WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS OF THIS AREA ARE RECOMMENDED.Jun 17, 1997 · N6122K · Cessna 150M · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR CA970624010Seat Frames · cracked(CAN) LEFT HAND INBOARD SEAT FOOT FOUND BROKEN OFF AT THE PORTION OF TUBING WELDED TO THE SEAT FRAME BOTTOM. THE RIGHT HAND SEAT AT THE SAME LOCATION WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. SEAT FABRIC MUST BE REMOVED IN THIS AREA TO EXPOSE THE WELDED FRAME MEMBERS.Jun 15, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR 97ZZZX2918Angle · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, INTERGRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND IN ANGLE REINFORCEMENT AT RT WING SPAR BUTT WHERE SPAR BOLTS TO FUSELAGE SPAR CARRY-THROUGH. DIFFICULT AREA TO INSPECT WITHOUT REMOVAL OF COCKPIT HEADLINER. SUBMITTER STATED IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT Jun 9, 1997 · N66221 · Cessna 150M · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR 97ZZZX2813Spar · erodedAFTER DISASSEMBLING AIRCRAFT FOR REFURBISHMENT, RT WING MAIN SPAR ATTACH FITTING WAS FOUND ERODED. ADDITIONAL SIGNS OF FRETTING AND EROSION WERE DETECTED AT THE LOWER END OF THE LIFT STRUT. ALL WEAR WAS INDICATIVE OF A LIMITED FORE AND AFT 'SWING' OF THE ENTJun 6, 1997 · N66667 · Cessna 150M · Wing SparSDR CA970530006Blade · stone damage(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. STONE DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LEADING EDGES OF THE PROPELLER BLADES WHICH REQUIRED FILING.May 23, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX2607Cylinder · failedON A TRAINING FLIGHT, THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. INSTRUCTOR REQUESTED DIRECT RETURN. WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM ENGINE, A LOUD BANG, FOLLOWED BY VERY ROUGH ENGINE AND PARTIAL POWER LOSS. ENGINE STOPPED, SAFE LANDING, CYLINDER HEAD AND TOP ONE-THIRD OF BARMay 14, 1997 · N148EL · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970421086Blade · out of spec(CAN) PROPELLER SENT FOR BENCH CHECK AFTER REPORTS OF VIBRATION. INSPECTION FOUND THE PROPELLER BLADE WIDTHS WERE NOT THE SAME. THE PROPELLER HAD BEEN FILED IN THE FIELD. THE BALANCE WAS OUT.Apr 14, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX2656Cylinder · crackedWHILE CHANGING PUSHROD SEALS, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE CYLINDER SLEEVE, THE CRACK IS ABOUT 1.5 INCHES LONG AND TRAVELED RADIALLY. THE CRACK IS ABOUT 2 INCHES UP FROM THE BASE FLANGE.Apr 4, 1997 · N45511 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX2661Cylinder · failedWHILE PERFORMING A POWER OFF STALL TO FULL POWER RECOVERY, PILOT FELT ENGINE BEGIN TO RUN ROUGH. WHILE RETURNING TO AIRPORT, IT STARTED TO GET WORSE. PILOT SUCCESSFULLY LANDED AIRCRAFT. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER SPLIT IN HALF ABOUT 2 INCHES UP FRMar 31, 1997 · N8898U · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970325012Blade · stone damage(CAN) INSPECTION FOUND STONE DAMAGE TO THE LEADING EDGE OF BOTH PROPELLER BLADES WHICH REQUIRED BOTH BLADES TO BE FILED/TRIMMED OUT AND TEMPLATED.Mar 19, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA970206013Starter · stripped(CAN) STARTER WOULD NOT ENGAGE. FAULTY STARTER CLUTCH DAMAGED STARTER DRIVE.Jan 9, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Engine StarterSDR 97ZZZX538Valve Keeper · strippedINSP FOUND THE LOCKING PORTION OF THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF PN 21361 (KEEPER) WAS STRIPPED AWAY ALLOWING EXHAUST VALVE TO ENTER COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF CYL NR 1 DURING FLIGHT. KEEPERS ARE OBVIOUSLY OF LESS HARDNESS THAN VALVE STEM. TIME IN SERVICE, OSCILLATORY FOJan 6, 1997 · N714BE · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA961216001Bolt · corroded(CAN) AFTER REMOVAL OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT WINGS FOR A DETAILED INSPECTION, PITTING CORROSION WAS FOUND IN BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FORE AND AFT SPAR WING ATTACH BOLTS. CORROSION WAS ALSO EVIDENT IN THE REAR SPAR ECCENTRIC BUSHINGS P/N 0512123 OF THE INTERNAL BORES.Oct 26, 1996 · Cessna 150M · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR CA961112029Rib Assembly · cracked(CAN) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER RIB ASSEMBLY ON THE LEADING EDGE FOUND CRACKED AT THE BEND RADIUS.Oct 17, 1996 · Cessna 150M · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 96ZZZX5427Drive · clutch seizedSTARTER CLUTCH WAS FOUND LOCKED UP SOLID CAUSING STARTER TO ROTATE ALL THE TIME THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING.Oct 1, 1996 · N9440U · Cessna 150M · Engine StarterSDR CA970106007Cylinder · cracked(CAN) INSPECTION FOUND CYLINDER CRACKED AT COOLING FINS AFTER AIRCRAFT MADE FORCED LANDING IN FIELD.Sep 30, 1996 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX5139Cylinder · wornTCM CYLINDER KITS (2) PN 649543A3, 547 HOURS SINCE NEW, EXHAUST VALVE GUIDES WORE OUT (VALVE SWIMS IN GUIDES). SUSPECT CAUSE - GUIDES MADE OF POOR MATERIAL. RECOMMENDATION - BETTER QUALITY CONTROL BY TCM.Sep 10, 1996 · N704LY · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA960910008Valve · stuck open(CAN) EXHAUST VALVE STUCK IN OPEN POSITION ON #2 CYLINDER.Aug 31, 1996 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX4761Spar · crackedWHILE INSPECTING RUDDER SPAR IAW SEB94-3, 3 CRACKS WERE FOUND AROUND THE EDGE OF THE 1 INCH HOLE AT THE TOP OF THE SPAR. REPLACED SPAR IAW CESSNA SB SEB94-3. THE NEW SPAR DOES NOT HAVE THE HOLE INSTALLED.Aug 16, 1996 · N63651 · Cessna 150M · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR CA960910003Valve · stuck open(CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE AN ENGINE CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE STUCK OPEN. THE SUBMITTER STATES THAT THIS ENGINE WAS OPERATED WITH MOGAS, WHICH HE SAYS IS HARD ON THE VALVES AND SUGGESTS THAT 80/87 OR 100 LOW LEAD GASOLINE SHOULD BE USED.Aug 14, 1996 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA960703021Spar · cracked(CAN) DURING A 200 HOUR INSPECTION THE RUDDER SPAR WAS FOUND CRACKED. INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SB 94.03. RUDDER SPAR WAS REPLACED.Jun 21, 1996 · Cessna 150M · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR CA960522009Cylinder · cracked(CAN)IN THE CIRCUIT, PILOT REPORTED AN ENGINE VIBRATION. #2 CYLINDER ROCKER SHAFT BOSS CRACKED.May 3, 1996 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX2764Accelerator Pump · plunger rustedENGINE QUIT CAUSING FORCED LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED PLUNGER RUSTED AND CHECK VALVE WITH BROKEN SPRING INTERNALLY. ACCELERATOR PUMP WAS INOPERABLE AND ENGINE RAN EXCESSIVELY RICH. CARBURETOR LAST OVERHAULED, 8-5-76. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS CARBURETORS BMay 1, 1996 · N3936V · Cessna 150M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 96ZZZX2506Cylinder · boss crackedDURING POST 100 HOUR OPERATIONAL RUN AND LEAK CHECK, NOTED A NOISE SIMILAR TO A 'BAFFLE RATTLE' BEING MADE. AFTER SHUT DOWN, NO LOOSE BAFFLES WERE FOUND. THE ROCKER BOX COVERS WERE REMOVED TO REPLACE THE GASKETS FOUND LEAKING. WHEN NR 1 COVER REMOVED, A SMAApr 10, 1996 · N9264U · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX2379Cylinder · crackedEXAMINATION TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF ENGINE FAILURE DISCLOSED NR 1 CYLINDER HAD CRACKED APPROXIMATELY THREE-FOURTHS OF THE BARREL CIRCUMFERENCE CAUSING LOSS OF OIL QUANTITY AND PRESSURE.Apr 9, 1996 · N9432U · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX2070Spar · crackedCRACKS ORIGINATING FROM BOTH SIDES OF 1 INCH HOLE IN SPAR JUST BELOW THE UPPER HINGE BRACKETS. THE NEW SPAR (SAME PART NR) DOES NOT HAVE THIS HOLE. REFER TO ALERTS 180, 192, AND 205, AND SB 94-3A. THE SUBMITTER'S SPECULATION IN ALERT 192 IS PROBABLY CORRECTApr 3, 1996 · N8313U · Cessna 150M · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR CA960327017Cylinder · broken rocker(CAN) PILOT NOTICED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER FROM 2400 RPM TO 2200 RPM WITH A SLIGHT VIB AND ROUGHNESS. IT WAS FOUND THAT #1 CYL WAS COLD. WHEN THE ROCKER COVER WAS REMOVED, THE INT, EXH, ROCKER ARMS AND ROCKER ARM SHAFT WERE LAYING INSIDE THE COVER NO LONGER AMar 4, 1996 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX1539Clutch · seizedCLUTCH ENGAGED IN-FLIGHT. PILOT NOTED REDUCTION IN ENGINE RPM. AFTER LANDING AND POWER WAS REDUCED TO IDLE, ENGINE INSTALLED. INSPECTION OF CLUTCH AND STARTER REVEALED THAT CLUTCH HAD 'FROZEN' TO STARTER GEAR AND HAD DRIVEN STARTER ARMATURE TO A HIGH SPEED.Mar 1, 1996 · N63157 · Cessna 150M · Engine Starter
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