Cessna 152

Service difficulty reports · 754

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

Query with SQL
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 aircraft_model_key = '152'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SDR 8HBR20261010088Cylinder Head · rotatedDURING A ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION CYLINDER #3 HAD OIL LEAKING AND A DAMAGED SEAL ON THE EXHAUST PUSH ROD TUBE. WHILE PERFORMING THE WORK TO REPLACE THE SEAL, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO GET THE TUBE SEATED PROPERLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT APPEARESep 30, 2026 · N46889 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 8HBR20260426083Tappet · separatedWHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE NR 3 CYLINDER ONE OF THE VALVE TAPPET BODIES SEPARATED.Apr 26, 2026 · N5366M · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 8HBR20260426081Plug · wornWHILE COMPLYING WITH LYCOMING SB667A, ONE WRIST PIN PLUG ON CYLINDER #2 WAS FOUND EXCESSIVELY WORN WITH A HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE PLUGApr 23, 2026 · N89312 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 8HBR20260215075Ignition Lead · damagedA BAD MAGNETO DROP WAS EXPERIENCED DURING THE GROUND RUN OF THE AIRCRAFT. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RH IGNITION HARNESS LOWER #3 LEAD WAS DEAD.Jan 28, 2026 · N95606 · Cessna 152 · Ignition Harness (Distribution)SDR 8HBR20260215076Ignition Lead · damagedDURING A GROUND RUN A BAD MAGNETO DROP WAS EXPERIENCED ON THE RH MAGNETO. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RH IGNITION HARNESS #3 LOWER LEAD WAS DEAD.Jan 15, 2026 · N49194 · Cessna 152 · Ignition Harness (Distribution)SDR 8HBR20260215074Magneto · mechanic errorAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER RESULTING IN AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING. AFTER THE RH MAGNETO WAS CHANGED IN THE FIELD THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO HOME BASE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE LH MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE Sep 26, 2025 · N89312 · Cessna 152 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 8HBR20260215073Magneto · mismanufacturedPILOT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RH MAGNETO WAS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR BRUSH TO ARC TO THE COIL TAB, RESULTING IN A FAILED MAGNETO.Sep 26, 2025 · N89312 · Cessna 152 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 8HBR20240909068Gear · damagedCAM GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED/SEATED DURING MANUFACTURE, WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR AND DAMAGE TO THE CAM GEAR DURING ROTATION AGAINST THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. THIS WAS THE FIRST 500HR INSPECTION SINCE THE MAGNETO WAS MANUFACTURED.Aug 27, 2024 · N5318M · Cessna 152 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 8HBR20240909066Coil · defectiveDURING 500HR INTERNAL INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, COIL TAB WAS FOUND TO HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND NOT SYMETRICAL. IT APPEARS THE COIL TAB WAS MACHINE PUNCHED DURING MANUFACTURING AND THE METAL WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED IN THE PUNCH PRESS CAUSING THE METAL CJun 5, 2024 · N49276 · Cessna 152 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2024FA0000410Idler Gear · brokenPILOT IN FLIGHT NOTICED ENGINE RPM TO DROP SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. PERFORMED INSPECTION OF ENGINE AND NOTED CYLINDER VALVES NOT ACTUATING. REMOVED ENGINE SUMP AND FOUND PORTION OF CAMSHAFT IDLER GEAR IN SUMP. REMOVED ACCESSORY HOUSING ANMay 30, 2024 · N67778 · Cessna 152 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 8HBR20231216054Plug · wornALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF ALL PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON ALL OF THE CYLINDERS AND THE CYLINDER WALLS HAVING A “RIDGE” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RING TRAVEL.Dec 14, 2023 · N68713 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 8HBR20231216055Plug · wornALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF ALL PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON ALL OF THE CYLINDERS AND THE CYLINDER WALLS HAVING A “RIDGE” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RING TRAVEL.Dec 11, 2023 · N89226 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 8HBR20231216059Plug · wornALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF BOTH PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON #1 CYLINDER AND THE CYLINDER WALL HAVING A “RIDGE” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RING TRAVEL.Dec 7, 2023 · N177BD · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 8HBR20231216058Plug · wornALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF BOTH PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON #1 CYLINDER AND THE CYLINDER WALL HAVING A “RIDGE” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RING TRAVEL.Dec 5, 2023 · N24266 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 8HBR20231216061Plug · wornALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF BOTH PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON #1 CYLINDER AND THE CYLINDER WALL HAVING A “RIDGE” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RING TRAVEL. AS WELL AS A BROKEN OIL REGULATOR RINGNov 14, 2023 · N49824 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 8HBR20231216056Plug · wornALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF BOTH PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON #1 CYLINDER AND THE CYLINDER WALL HAVING A “RIDGE” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RING TRAVEL.Oct 31, 2023 · N6400Q · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 8HBR20231216057Plug · wornALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF BOTH PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON #1 CYLINDER AND THE CYLINDER WALL HAVING A “RIDGE” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RING TRAVEL.Oct 25, 2023 · N707GS · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2023FA0000567Unknown · unknownDURING CESSNA 152 AIRCRAFT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THREE OF THE FOUR SCREWS BETWEEN STARTER AND ELECTRIC MOTOR WERE LOST. PHOTOS OF STARTER MOTOR IS AVAILABLE.Sep 12, 2023 · Cessna 152 · Engine StarterSDR 8HBR20231216060Plug · wornALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF BOTH PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON #1 AND #4 CYLINDERS AND THE CYLINDER WALLS HAVING A “RIDGE” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RING TRAVEL.Sep 6, 2023 · N89312 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR BQVD20230202Not Reported · not reportedPROPELLER / CRANKSHAFT SEAL PARTIALLY DISPLACED ALLOWING SOME OIL LEAKAGE ONTO ENGINE COWL AND WINDSHIELD. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. OIL LEAK INCREASED ON TAXI. MAINTENANCE SHOP INVESTIGATING. ENGINE TSO - 114.1Feb 2, 2023 · N5357H · Cessna 152 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 2022FA0000501Engine · vapor lockOVER LAST 8-10 YEARS, THREE 152'S IN A FLEET OF FOUR, EXPERIENCED PARTIAL POWER LOSS ABOVE 5,000', 27 MINUTES AFTER TAKE-OFF, IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMP CONDITIONS, WITH FULL FUEL, AFTER A FULL POWER CLIMB TO 5,500 AND ABOVE. THE POWER LOSS WAS FOLLOWED BY A LANDINSep 13, 2022 · N67807 · Cessna 152 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 8HBR20211108036Piston · burned outPILOT EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF AND LANDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. UPON REMOVAL OF SPARK PLUGS THERE WAS UNUSUAL FOULING ON CYLINDER #1 BOTTOM SPARK PLUG, LOOKING THROUGH THE SPARK PLUG HOLE OF CYLINDER #1 REVEALED A HOLE BLOWN THROUGH THE PISNov 5, 2021 · N89226 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2J5R2021080300001Impulse Coupling · faultedSLICK MAGNETO FAILURE ON LOW-TIME OVERHAULED ENGINE. PILOT REPORTED IT WAS A VERY HOT DAY, NORMAL START, RUN-UP (MAGNETO DROPS UNDER 100 RPM). AFTER TAKE-OFF ROTATION AT 200-300 FEET ELEVATION THE PILOT AND PASSENGER HEARD A VERY LOUD “CLICKING” SOUND FROM Jul 20, 2021 · N218ZM · Cessna 152 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2021FA0000046Engine · fireTHE ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED ON DECEMBER 10, 2020. IT WAS PLACED INTO SERVICE IN THE ABOVE AIRPLANE JANUARY 22, 2021. POST ENGINE INSTALLATION RUNS AND INITIAL FLIGHT WAS NORMAL. AFTER THE INITIAL (BREAK IN) FLIGHT WE CHANGED THE OIL, OIL FILTER AND SERVICED THE Feb 15, 2021 · N6378M · Cessna 152 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2019FA0000403Bracket · brokenDURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED A SIGNIFICANT CRACK/BREAK OF THE AIRCRAFT'S HORIZONTAL STABILIZER 'BRACKET ASSEMBLY,' P/N 0432004-9, THAT SEVERELY COMPROMISES THE INTEGRITY OF THE AIRCRAFT VERTICAL FIN MOUNT. THE NUTPLATES WITHIN THE SUBDec 11, 2019 · N67778 · Cessna 152 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 2019FA0000393Spar · crackedDURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. DURING SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION, NUMBER 57-11-01 EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION, INSPECTOR FOUND INDICATION OF CRACKS IN L/H AND R/H WINGS FRONT SPAR FITTINGS.Dec 4, 2019 · N93919 · Cessna 152 · Wing SparSDR 17GR20191019181Tank · crackedFUEL OBSERVED WEEPING AROUND THE FUEL SUMP LH UNDERSIDE OF WING ADJACENT TO AFT EDGE OF CABIN DOOR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION LEAD TO AN APPARENT LEAK FROM THE AFT FUEL SUPPLY FITTING. ADDITIONAL INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK ABOVE THE AFT FUEL FITTING BOSS AT THE TOct 18, 2019 · N84MK · Cessna 152 · Fuel StorageSDR CA190617026Dowel Pin · broken(CAN) AIRCRAFT SUFFERED ENGINE LOSS. THE DOWEL AT THE REAR OF THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE CAUSING THE CAMSHAFT AND MAGNETOS NOT TO TURN. PILOT DID FORCED LANDING. NO INJURIES TO PILOT OR AIRCRAFT. SEE TSB REPORT A19P0068 (TC# 20190617026)Jun 15, 2019 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA190509011Cylinder · separated(CAN) SOON AFTER TAKEOFF ENGINE STARTED VIBRATING ABNORMALLY, VIBRATIONS GOT WORST AND PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED SAFELY ON AIRPORT RUNWAY. PRIMARY INVESTIGATION SHOWS CYLINDER #3 NOT SECURED TO CRANKCASE. EFFECT OF VIBRATIONS SHOWS BROKEN EXHAUST,May 8, 2019 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2019FA0000143Rudder Bar · crackedPILOT WAS STARTED TO TAXI AND RELEASED PARKING BREAK WHEN HE HEARD SNAP SOUND FROM RUDDER PEDALS AND RIGHT SIDE RUDDER PEDAL FEEL STRANGE. PILOT STOPED TAXING AND TURN ENGINE OFF AND STARTED TO DO TROUBLE SHOOTING WHEN HE FOUND THAT RT RUDDER PEDAL WAS COMPLETMay 8, 2019 · Cessna 152 · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA190503019Engine · failed(CAN) SHORT AFTER TAKE OFF PILOT REPORTED ENGINE VIBRATIONS. PILOT RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND LANDED SAFELY. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND SOME POTENTIAL MAJOR INTERNAL DAMAGES. ENGINE HAS BEEN REMOVED AND SENT TO ENGINE SHOP FOR INVESTIGATION.Apr 7, 2019 · Cessna 152 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA190321002Rib · cracked(CAN) LOWER RIB PART NUMBER 043301015 WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING INSPECTION.Jan 15, 2019 · Cessna 152 · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR CA190114008Piston · damaged(CAN) PILOT & INSTRUCTOR COMPLETED RUN UP. TAXIED TO RUNWAY AND STARTED TAKE OFF. AT ABOUT 400 FT ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH. INSTRUCTOR TRIED CARB HEAT THINKING IT WAS CARB ICE BUT MADE NO DIFFERENCE. TOLD TOWER THEY HAD AN ENGINE PROBLEM AND DECLARED AN EMEJan 12, 2019 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR BQVD2018080100001Bar · brokenPILOTS LEFT "RUDDER BAR WELD ASSEMBLY (CESSNA IPC DESCRIPTION)" BROKE (CRACKED) ALLOWING THE VERTICAL RUDDER PEDAL POST TO SEPARATE FROM THE HORIZONTAL CROSS OVER TUBE. THE BREAK WAS LOCATED ON THE HORIZONTAL PORTION BELOW THE VERTICAL POST.Jul 27, 2018 · N5088L · Cessna 152 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 8HBR20180626017Coil · failedMAGNETO COIL FAILURE AFTER 610 HOURS.Jun 25, 2018 · N49191 · Cessna 152 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2018FA0000220Piston · crackedNR 3 CYLINDER PISTON FAILURE RESULTING IN COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE.Jun 7, 2018 · N93989 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 8HBR20180611014Oil Cooler · crackedOIL COOLER CRACKED; OIL LOSS. FLIGHT CANCELEDJun 5, 2018 · N48440 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 8HBR20180601012Magneto · inoperativeLEFT MAGNETO FAILURE ON TAKE-OFF DURING TOUCH & GO'S TRAINING LEADING TO PARTIAL POWER LOSS. TAKE OFF ABORTED AND AIRCRAFT LANDED OFF END OF RUNWAY; BROKE ENGINE MOUNT AND FLIPPED AIRCRAFT OVER END. PILOT & CFI EXITED AIRCRAFT SAFELYMay 26, 2018 · N152GB · Cessna 152 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA180529019Starter · damaged(CAN) STARTER FWD BOLTS BECAME LOOSE AND DEPARTED FROM STARTER. STARTER FWD HOUSING CAME LOOSE FROM STARTER. (TC# 20180529019)May 23, 2018 · Cessna 152 · Engine StarterSDR CA180529018Starter · damaged(CAN) STARTER CENTER BODY HOUSING CAME LOOSE. (TC# 20180529018)May 22, 2018 · Cessna 152 · Engine StarterSDR CA180529017Starter · damaged(CAN) STARTER FWD BOLTS BECAME LOOSE AND DEPARTED FROM STARTER. STARTER FWD HOUSING DEPARTED FROM STARTER UNTIL DISCOVERED. (TC# 20180529017)May 22, 2018 · Cessna 152 · Engine StarterSDR CA180529016Starter · damaged(CAN) STARTER FWD BOLTS BECAME LOOSE AND DEPARTED FROM STARTER. STARTER FWD HOUSING CAME OFF CAUSING STARTER GEAR TO CONTACT FLYWHEEL RING GEAR. (TC# 20180529016)May 2, 2018 · Cessna 152 · Engine StarterSDR FQAR20180315023Nut · crackedDURING A GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE EMPENNAGE, TWO NUTS THAT ARE INSTALLED IN THE LOWER TRAILING EDGE OF VERTICAL STABILIZER WERE FOUND CRACKED. THE NUTS ARE USED TO SECURE A -3 BRACKET. THE NUTS DID NOT EXHIBIT DAMAGE THAT WOULD HAVE PRECIPITATED CRACKMar 15, 2018 · N626PA · Cessna 152 · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR 2017FA0000520Cylinder Head · crackedONE CYLINDER WAS CRACKED AT THE CROWN OF THE HEAD. CRACK WAS VISIBLE BETWEEN THE CYLINDER FINS WITH EXHAUST PRINTING VISIBLE.Oct 18, 2017 · N24766 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2017FA0000420Spring · failedBROKEN PARKING BRAKE SPRING. AFTER PERFORMING ENGINE RUN UP, LEFT BRAKE STUCK DUE TO A BROKEN PARKING BRAKE SPRING THAT RETAINS PLATE LOCK.Aug 10, 2017 · N5369H · Cessna 152 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 8HBR20170728008Attach Bracket · crackedVERTICAL FIN AFT ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED AT LOWER OUTBOARD RADIUS. INSPECTION REVEALS INTER-GRANULAR CORROSION. SECOND ONE FOUND IN JULYJul 20, 2017 · N5318M · Cessna 152 · Vertical Stabilizer Miscellaneous StructureSDR FQAR20170516024Throttle Cable · twistedPILOTS REPORTED THE ENGINE WOULD RANDOMLY LOSE 50 - 200 RPM DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. REPEATED INSPECTIONS COULD FIND NO MECHANICAL BASIS FOR THE REPORTED ISSUE. FINALLY, WHEN THE ENGINE WAS GROUND RUN WITH THE COWLINGS OFF, AN OBSEERVER POSTED BY THE AIRCRAFTMay 16, 2017 · N626PA · Cessna 152 · Power LeverSDR 2017FA0000167Carburetor · cloggedDURING TRAINING, FLIGHT, INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT PILOT NOTICED LOSS OF POWER. THEY DID PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON I-75 HIGHWAY.Mar 29, 2017 · Cessna 152 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2017FA0000391Shaft · failedAT 540 HRS OF OPERATION, THE THROTTLE SHAFT HAS WORN SO BADLY THAT REPLACEMENT WAS NECESSARY. THIS CARBURETOR REPLACED THE LAST ONE DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM AT 440 HRS OF OPERATION. THIS PARTICULAR SHAFT HAS WORN .025" IN 540 HRS OF OPERATION. THIS ACFT IS AFeb 11, 2017 · N5178B · Cessna 152 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2016FA0000342Carburetor · defectiveON JULY 19, 2016, ON AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT, EXPERIENCED A MALFUNCTION, POWER TO THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE REDUCED BELOW 2000 RPM. THROTTLE WAS PULLED FULL OUT INDICATING FULL REDUCTION IN POWER. WITH NO SUCCESS IN REDUCING POWER, PIC INFORMED ATC OF THE MALFJul 19, 2016 · N93434 · Cessna 152 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
Back to Cessna 152