# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 152

A list on [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152.md).

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Page 1 of 16 · 754 reports

- [SDR 8HBR20261010088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20261010088.md): Cylinder Head · rotated · Sep 30, 2026 · N46889 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING 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 APPEARE
- [SDR 8HBR20260426083](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20260426083.md): Tappet · separated · Apr 26, 2026 · N5366M · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE NR 3 CYLINDER ONE OF THE VALVE TAPPET BODIES SEPARATED.
- [SDR 8HBR20260426081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20260426081.md): Plug · worn · Apr 23, 2026 · N89312 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > WHILE COMPLYING WITH LYCOMING SB667A, ONE WRIST PIN PLUG ON CYLINDER #2 WAS FOUND EXCESSIVELY WORN WITH A HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE PLUG
- [SDR 8HBR20260215075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20260215075.md): Ignition Lead · damaged · Jan 28, 2026 · N95606 · Cessna 152 · Ignition Harness (Distribution)
  > A 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.
- [SDR 8HBR20260215076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20260215076.md): Ignition Lead · damaged · Jan 15, 2026 · N49194 · Cessna 152 · Ignition Harness (Distribution)
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR 8HBR20260215074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20260215074.md): Magneto · mechanic error · Sep 26, 2025 · N89312 · Cessna 152 · Magneto/Distributor
  > AIRCRAFT 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
- [SDR 8HBR20260215073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20260215073.md): Magneto · mismanufactured · Sep 26, 2025 · N89312 · Cessna 152 · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT 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.
- [SDR 8HBR20240909068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20240909068.md): Gear · damaged · Aug 27, 2024 · N5318M · Cessna 152 · Magneto/Distributor
  > CAM 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.
- [SDR 8HBR20240909066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20240909066.md): Coil · defective · Jun 5, 2024 · N49276 · Cessna 152 · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING 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 C
- [SDR 2024FA0000410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000410.md): Idler Gear · broken · May 30, 2024 · N67778 · Cessna 152 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > PILOT 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 AN
- [SDR 8HBR20231216054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216054.md): Plug · worn · Dec 14, 2023 · N68713 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ALUMINUM 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.
- [SDR 8HBR20231216055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216055.md): Plug · worn · Dec 11, 2023 · N89226 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ALUMINUM 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.
- [SDR 8HBR20231216059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216059.md): Plug · worn · Dec 7, 2023 · N177BD · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ALUMINUM 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.
- [SDR 8HBR20231216058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216058.md): Plug · worn · Dec 5, 2023 · N24266 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ALUMINUM 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.
- [SDR 8HBR20231216061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216061.md): Plug · worn · Nov 14, 2023 · N49824 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ALUMINUM 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 RING
- [SDR 8HBR20231216056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216056.md): Plug · worn · Oct 31, 2023 · N6400Q · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ALUMINUM 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.
- [SDR 8HBR20231216057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216057.md): Plug · worn · Oct 25, 2023 · N707GS · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ALUMINUM 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.
- [SDR 2023FA0000567](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000567.md): Unknown · unknown · Sep 12, 2023 · Cessna 152 · Engine Starter
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR 8HBR20231216060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216060.md): Plug · worn · Sep 6, 2023 · N89312 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ALUMINUM 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.
- [SDR BQVD20230202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BQVD20230202.md): Not Reported · not reported · Feb 2, 2023 · N5357H · Cessna 152 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > PROPELLER / 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 - 114.1
- [SDR 2022FA0000501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000501.md): Engine · vapor lock · Sep 13, 2022 · N67807 · Cessna 152 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > OVER 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 LANDIN
- [SDR 8HBR20211108036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20211108036.md): Piston · burned out · Nov 5, 2021 · N89226 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PILOT 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 PIS
- [SDR 2J5R2021080300001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2J5R2021080300001.md): Impulse Coupling · faulted · Jul 20, 2021 · N218ZM · Cessna 152 · Magneto/Distributor
  > SLICK 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
- [SDR 2021FA0000046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000046.md): Engine · fire · Feb 15, 2021 · N6378M · Cessna 152 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > THE 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
- [SDR 2019FA0000403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000403.md): Bracket · broken · Dec 11, 2019 · N67778 · Cessna 152 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > DURING 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 SUB
- [SDR 2019FA0000393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000393.md): Spar · cracked · Dec 4, 2019 · N93919 · Cessna 152 · Wing Spar
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR 17GR20191019181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/17GR20191019181.md): Tank · cracked · Oct 18, 2019 · N84MK · Cessna 152 · Fuel Storage
  > FUEL 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 T
- [SDR CA190617026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190617026.md): Dowel Pin · broken · Jun 15, 2019 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (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)
- [SDR CA190509011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190509011.md): Cylinder · separated · May 8, 2019 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (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,
- [SDR 2019FA0000143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000143.md): Rudder Bar · cracked · May 8, 2019 · Cessna 152 · Rudder Control System
  > PILOT 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 COMPLET
- [SDR CA190503019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190503019.md): Engine · failed · Apr 7, 2019 · Cessna 152 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > (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.
- [SDR CA190321002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190321002.md): Rib · cracked · Jan 15, 2019 · Cessna 152 · Rudder, Spar/Rib
  > (CAN) LOWER RIB PART NUMBER 043301015 WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA190114008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190114008.md): Piston · damaged · Jan 12, 2019 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (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 EME
- [SDR BQVD2018080100001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BQVD2018080100001.md): Bar · broken · Jul 27, 2018 · N5088L · Cessna 152 · Rudder Control System
  > PILOTS 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.
- [SDR 8HBR20180626017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20180626017.md): Coil · failed · Jun 25, 2018 · N49191 · Cessna 152 · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAGNETO COIL FAILURE AFTER 610 HOURS.
- [SDR 2018FA0000220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000220.md): Piston · cracked · Jun 7, 2018 · N93989 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > NR 3 CYLINDER PISTON FAILURE RESULTING IN COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE.
- [SDR 8HBR20180611014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20180611014.md): Oil Cooler · cracked · Jun 5, 2018 · N48440 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > OIL COOLER CRACKED; OIL LOSS. FLIGHT CANCELED
- [SDR 8HBR20180601012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20180601012.md): Magneto · inoperative · May 26, 2018 · N152GB · Cessna 152 · Magneto/Distributor
  > LEFT 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 SAFELY
- [SDR CA180529019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180529019.md): Starter · damaged · May 23, 2018 · Cessna 152 · Engine Starter
  > (CAN) STARTER FWD BOLTS BECAME LOOSE AND DEPARTED FROM STARTER. STARTER FWD HOUSING CAME LOOSE FROM STARTER. (TC# 20180529019)
- [SDR CA180529018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180529018.md): Starter · damaged · May 22, 2018 · Cessna 152 · Engine Starter
  > (CAN) STARTER CENTER BODY HOUSING CAME LOOSE. (TC# 20180529018)
- [SDR CA180529017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180529017.md): Starter · damaged · May 22, 2018 · Cessna 152 · Engine Starter
  > (CAN) STARTER FWD BOLTS BECAME LOOSE AND DEPARTED FROM STARTER. STARTER FWD HOUSING DEPARTED FROM STARTER UNTIL DISCOVERED. (TC# 20180529017)
- [SDR CA180529016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180529016.md): Starter · damaged · May 2, 2018 · Cessna 152 · Engine Starter
  > (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)
- [SDR FQAR20180315023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20180315023.md): Nut · cracked · Mar 15, 2018 · N626PA · Cessna 152 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > DURING 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 CRACK
- [SDR 2017FA0000520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000520.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Oct 18, 2017 · N24766 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > ONE CYLINDER WAS CRACKED AT THE CROWN OF THE HEAD. CRACK WAS VISIBLE BETWEEN THE CYLINDER FINS WITH EXHAUST PRINTING VISIBLE.
- [SDR 2017FA0000420](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000420.md): Spring · failed · Aug 10, 2017 · N5369H · Cessna 152 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > BROKEN PARKING BRAKE SPRING. AFTER PERFORMING ENGINE RUN UP, LEFT BRAKE STUCK DUE TO A BROKEN PARKING BRAKE SPRING THAT RETAINS PLATE LOCK.
- [SDR 8HBR20170728008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20170728008.md): Attach Bracket · cracked · Jul 20, 2017 · N5318M · Cessna 152 · Vertical Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure
  > VERTICAL FIN AFT ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED AT LOWER OUTBOARD RADIUS. INSPECTION REVEALS INTER-GRANULAR CORROSION. SECOND ONE FOUND IN JULY
- [SDR FQAR20170516024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170516024.md): Throttle Cable · twisted · May 16, 2017 · N626PA · Cessna 152 · Power Lever
  > PILOTS 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 AIRCRAFT
- [SDR 2017FA0000167](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000167.md): Carburetor · clogged · Mar 29, 2017 · Cessna 152 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > DURING TRAINING, FLIGHT, INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT PILOT NOTICED LOSS OF POWER. THEY DID PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON I-75 HIGHWAY.
- [SDR 2017FA0000391](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000391.md): Shaft · failed · Feb 11, 2017 · N5178B · Cessna 152 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > AT 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 A
- [SDR 2016FA0000342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000342.md): Carburetor · defective · Jul 19, 2016 · N93434 · Cessna 152 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > ON 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 MALF

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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
```

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