Cessna 152

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SDR 99ZZZX4220Bracket · crackedPERFORMED A DETAILED INSPECTION OF BRACKET, PN 0432004-9, CRACKS WERE FOUND ALONG TOP PART OF BRACKET ON THE WELD AREA, ONE CRACK 2 INCHES LONG,THE OTHER CRACK, 1.25 INCHES LONG. ALSO, CRACKS WERE FOUND ALONG RIVNUT HOLES AND BOLT HOLE ON THE MAJORITY OF THE Oct 29, 1999 · N25339 · Cessna 152 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 99ZZZX4250Bolt · wrong partCESSNA 152 TEXAS TAIL DRAGGER CONVERSION. TAILWHEEL HALVE SEPARATED AFTER LANDING DUE TO IMPROPER LENGTH BOLTS (TOO SHORT). INSTALLED CORRECT LENGTH BOLTS AFTER INSPECTING WHEEL HALVES.Oct 28, 1999 · N49079 · Cessna 152 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA991028053Rib · cracked(CAN) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER LEFT RIB CRACKED.Oct 5, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR CA991028052Rib · cracked(CAN) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER RIGHT RIB CRACKED.Oct 5, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR CA991004053Switch · burnt(CAN) WHILE IN THE CIRCUIT WITH THE LANDING LIGHT SELECTED ON, THE PILOT NOTICED SMOKE AND FUMES IN THE COCKPIT, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED THE AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE TRACED THE PROBLEM TO AN OVERHEATED LANDING LIGHT SWITCH AND REPLACED THE SWITCH.Sep 18, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Exterior LightingSDR 2000ZZZX20Cylinder · crackedMASSIVE OIL LEAK REVEALED CRACKED CYLINDER BARREL ON LYCOMING P/N LW16703, 506.2 TTSN. DISCOVERED 9-9-99.Sep 9, 1999 · N89629 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000622SH001Spar · crackedDURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, FOUND RUDDER SPAR CRACKED AT UPPER LIGHTENING HOLE NEAR THE UPPER HINGE BRACKET. AFTER EXAMINATION OF 6 OTHER 152''S IN THE FLEET, FOUND 2 OTHERS WITH SIMILAR CRACKS, CESSNA SEB 94-3 PERTAINS TO THIS SUBJECT. REPLACED SPAR WITH SAug 31, 1999 · N49194 · Cessna 152 · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR 99ZZZX3744Rocker Boss · failedCRUISE, LEVEL FLIGHT, ENGINE STARTED RUNNING VERY ROUGH; INSTRUCTOR LANDED SAFE IN GRASS FIELD. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 3 CYLINDER ROCKER SHAFT BOSS BROKEN OFF. ENGINE HAD 100 HRS TIS FROM MAJOR OVERHAUL.Aug 27, 1999 · N68322 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX3576Fitting · crackedUPON INSPECTION OF AIRFRAME, DISCOVERED THAT LOWER RIGHT AFT VERTICAL STABILIZER ATTACH FITTING WAS CRACKED, AND LEFT HAND SIDE CORRODED. SUBMITTER STATED CAUSE APPEARS TO BE AGE RELATED.Aug 24, 1999 · N67975 · Cessna 152 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR AU990851Engine · noisy(AUS) ENGINE EXPERIENCED UNUSUAL NOISES. INSPECTION AND GROUND RUN COULD FIND NO EVIDENCE OF DEFECT. DEFECT NOT CONFIRMED.Aug 11, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 99ZZZX2794Spar Assy · mismanufacturedRECEIVED ONE NEW SPAR ASSY ON OR ABOUT 7-15-99. WHEN PART WAS INSPECTED PRIOR TO USE, IT WAS OBVIOUS THE HINGE BRACKET WAS CROOKED AS INSTALLED. THIS PART IS RIVETED TO THE SPAR BY CESSNA. THE PART WAS RETURNED TO KANSAS CITY AVIATION CENTER AND A NEW ONE WJul 19, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Elevator, Spar/RibSDR AU990770Skin · corroded(AUS) AIRCRAFT CONTAINED MAJOR CORROSION. AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN STRIPPED AND REPAINTED APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS PREVIOUSLY AND IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS INCORRECTLY STRIPPED AND TREATED BEFORE PAINTING.Jul 5, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR CA990707053Fuel · contaminated(CAN) FUEL CONTAMINATION, WATER.Jun 24, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Fuel StorageSDR CA990728087Cylinder · damaged(CAN) LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. VALVE PISTON AND CYLINDER DAMAGE FOUND AT INITIAL INSPECTION, SENT FOR TEARDOWN.Jun 21, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX2400Dist Block · wornDURING ROUTINE 500-HOUR INSPECTION OF BOTH MAGNETOS, OILITE BUSHING IN BOTH LT AND RT DISTRIBUTOR BLOCKS WERE FOUND WORN EXCESSIVELY. REPLACED WITH NEW K3822 DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK AND GEAR ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO LOW TIME ON MAGNETOS, SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLE CAUJun 8, 1999 · N24708 · Cessna 152 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 99ZZZX2399Dist Block · wornDURING ROUTINE 500-HOUR INSPECTION OF BOTH MAGNETOS, OILITE BUSHING IN BOTH LT AND RT DISTRIBUTOR BLOCKS WERE FOUND WORN EXCESSIVELY. REPLACED WITH NEW K3822 DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK AND GEAR ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO LOW TIME ON MAGNETOS, SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLE CAUJun 8, 1999 · N24708 · Cessna 152 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 99ZZZX2717Hub · crackedPROPELLER CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS OF AD 97-06-16 SECTION III. PROPELLER REMOVED FROM SERVICE. TTP UNKNOWN. TTA: 5,147.8.May 24, 1999 · N757RF · Cessna 152 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 99ZZZX2290Plug · wornFOUND METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTER IN EXCESS OF LIMITS CONTAINED IN LYC SI 1492B. FOUND FORWARD PISTON PIN PLUG IN NR 1 CYINDER EXCESSIVELY WORN DUE TO PISTON RING WEAR STEP SHAVING THE PLUG ON EACH STROKE. FOUND GALLING ON UPWARD FACING PISTON SKIRT. May 21, 1999 · N5377B · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX2289;Plug · wornFOUND METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTER IN EXCESS OF LIMITS CONTAINED IN LYC SI 1492B. FOUND FORWARD PISTON PIN PLUG IN NR 1 CYLINDER EXCESSIVELY WORN DUE TO PISTON RING WEAR STEP SHAVING THE PLUG ON EACH STROKE. FOUND GALLING ON UPWARD FACING PISTON SKIRTS.May 21, 1999 · N93689 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX2288Plug · wornFOUND METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTER IN EXCESS OF LIMITS CONTAINED IN LYC SI 1492B. FOUND FORWARD PISTON PIN PLUG IN NR 2 CYLINDER EXCESSIVELY WORN DUE TO PISTON RING WEAR STEP SHAVING THE PLUG ON EACH STROKE. FOUND GALLING OF UPWARD FACING PISTON SHIRT. May 21, 1999 · N95843 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX2287Pug · wornFOUND METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTER IN EXCESS OF LIMITS CONTAINED IN LYC ST 1492B. FOUND FORWARD PISTON PIN PLUG IN NR 1 CYLINDER EXCESSIVELY WORN DUE TO PISTON RING WEAR STEP SHAVING THE PLUG ON EACH STROKE. FOUND GALLING ON UPWARD FACING PISTON SKIRT. May 21, 1999 · N6490L · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX2204Spar · crackedRIGHT ELEVATOR OUTBOARD HINGE ATTACH POINT CRACKED AROUND RIVETS ON SPAR. POSSIBLE CAUSE IS OIL CANNING OF ATTACH POINT ON SPAR.May 18, 1999 · N17RR · Cessna 152 · Elevator, Spar/RibSDR 99ZZZX2199Plug · wornWHILE C/W LYC SI 1492B (PISTON PIN PLUG WEAR INSPECTION) AND FINDING METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTER IN EXCESS OF LIMITS CONTAINED IN SI 1492B, FOUND THE FORWARD PISTON PIN PLUG EXCESSIVELY WORN DUE TO A PISTON RING WEAR STEP IN THE NR 1 CYLINDER ON THE FORWMay 14, 1999 · N6466L · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX2193Plug · wornWHILE C/W LYC SI 1492B (PISTON PIN PLUG WEAR INSPECTION) AND FINDING METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTER IN EXCESS OF LIMITS CONTAINED IN SI 1492B, FOUND THE FORWARD PISTON PIN PLUG EXCESSIVELY WORN DUE TO A PISTON RING WEAR STEP IN THE NR 1 CYLINDER ON THE FORWMay 14, 1999 · N95670 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX2192Plug · wornWHILE C/W LYC SI 1492B (PISTON PIN PLUG WEAR INSPECTION) AND FINDING METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTER IN EXCESS OF LIMITS CONTAINED IN SI 1492B, FOUND THE FORWARD PISTON PIN PLUG EXCESSIVELY WORN DUE TO A PISTON RING WEAR STEP IN THE NR 1 CYINDER ON THE FORWAMay 14, 1999 · N95617 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX2182Spar · misdrilledSTABILIZER APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED USING NEW SKINS AND USED P/N 0432001-56 SPARS AND USED P/N 0432001-15 REINFORCEMENT. THE RIVETS SECURING THE SKINS TO THE SPARS DO NOT ALIGN WITH THE EXISTING HOLES IN THE SPARS OR REINFORCEMENT. THIS LEAVES UNFILLED May 14, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 99ZZZX2201Plug · wornWHILE C/W LYC SI 1492B (PISTON PIN PLUG WEAR INSPECTION) AND FINDING METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTER IN EXCESS OF LIMITS CONTAINED IN SI 1492B, FOUND THE FORWARD PISTON PIN PLUG EXCESSIVELY WORN DUE TO A PISTON RING WEAR STEP IN THE NR 1 CYLINDER ON THE FORWMay 13, 1999 · N5096L · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX2191Plug · wornWHILE C/W LYC SI 1492B (PISTON PIN PLUG WEAR INSPECTION) AND FINDING METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTER IN EXCESS OF LIMITS CONTAINED IN SI 1492B, FOUND THE FORWARD PISTON PIN PLUG EXCESSIVELY WORN DUE TO A PISTON RING WEAR STEP IN THE NR 1 CYLINDER ON THE FORWMay 13, 1999 · N95892 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX2152Fitting · crackedTHERE ARE 2 OF THESE FITTINGS USED TO SECURE VERTICAL FIN TO FUSELAGE. THE RIGHT FITTING WAS CRACKED AT THE BASE IN THE RADIUS. THIS CRACK WAS FOUND DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION. BOTH FITINGS WERE CHANGED AS PRECAUTION. CAUSE UNKNOWN.May 10, 1999 · N49848 · Cessna 152 · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR AU990341Shaft · misinstalled(AUS) CARBURETOR HEAT SHAFT INCORRECTLY SECURED. SPLIT PIN USED INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT ROLL PIN.Apr 12, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU990339Hose · mismanufactured(AUS) OIL COOLER HOSE TOO LONG.Apr 12, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR AU990338Bolt · loose(AUS) MIXTURE CONTROL SYSTEM BOLT LOOSE.Apr 12, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Mixture ControlSDR AU990337Filter · misinstalled(AUS) OIL FILTER NOT LOCKWIRED.Apr 12, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR AU990336Heater · misrigged(AUS) CARBURETOR HEATING SYSTEM INCORRECTLY RIGGED. HEAT `ON' CONTINUOUSLY.Apr 12, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU990335Lead · misrouted(AUS) ENGINE HIGH TENSION LEADS LYING AGAINST EXHAUST PIPE.Apr 12, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Ignition Harness (Distribution)SDR AU990334Throttle · misrigged(AUS) THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER INCORRECTLY RIGGED AND NOT SPLIT PINNED.Apr 12, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Power LeverSDR AU990333Clamp · loose(AUS) ROTATING BEACON CLAMP LOOSE. GLASS LOST AND BULB BROKEN.Apr 12, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Exterior LightingSDR CA991209093Clevis Bolt · failed(CAN) BOLTS FOUND CRACKED AFTER AIRCRAFT DESTROYED IN ACCIDENT.Apr 6, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 20000712SH028Encoder · failedREPORTING INVALID ALTITUDE SEVERAL DIFERENT DATES. REPLACED WITH NEW ENCODER OF DIFFERENT MFG. (X)Mar 26, 1999 · N94299 · Cessna 152 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR 99ZZZX1412Throttle Control · separatedWHILE LANDING AT INDEPENDENCE, MO, PULLED BACK ON THE THROTTLE AND THE THROTTLE KNOBS AND SHAFT DISCONNECTED AT THE CABLE AND CAME OUT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ENGINE RPM WAS LOCKED AT 1,000 RPM. NOTIFIED THE TOWER OF THE PROBLEM AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.Mar 13, 1999 · N89732 · Cessna 152 · Power LeverSDR 99ZZZX1456Pushrod · crackedUPON 100-HOUR INSPECTION TO DETERMINE APPLICABILITY TO AD 80-25-02 R2, NOTED THAT NR 4 CYLINDER INTAKE PUSH ROD P/N 73806T-T WHICH DOES NOT APPLY TO AD, WAS FOUND CRACKED AT END OF ALUMINUM TUBE THAT SWAGES ONTO BALL END OF PUSH ROD, TWO CRACKS WERE OBVIOUS VIMar 3, 1999 · N67975 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX1191Control Cable · frayedREMOVED RUDDER CABLES FOR LENGTH VARIFICATION. FOUND BROKEN STRANDS AT AFT PULLEY POSITION.Mar 1, 1999 · N5111H · Cessna 152 · Rudder Control SystemSDR AU990115Blade · corroded(AUS) PROPELLER BLADE FACE CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 50 MM (1.96 INCHES) FROM THE LEADING EDGE. PART TC: 198.Feb 11, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AU990314Clock · failed(AUS) CLOCK FAULTY. SMOKE IN CABIN.Jan 29, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Independent InstrumentsSDR 99ZZZX1197Spar · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND RT ELEVATOR OUTBOARD HINGE P/N 043200171 BOLT HOLE ELONGATED. AFTER REMOVING THREE FOR REPLACEMENT, FOUND ELEVATOR SPAR, PN 0432001-21 CRACKED AT HOME ATTACHMENT RIVET HOLES. THERE IS NO WAY TO INSPECT THE SPAR WITHOUT DE-RIVEJan 29, 1999 · N94784 · Cessna 152 · Elevator, Spar/RibSDR AU990030Angle · corroded(AUS) LEFT WING ROOT LEADING ATTACHMENT ANGLE CORRODED. FOUND DURING INVESTIGATION OF A FUEL TANK PROBLEM. PART TC: 8,168.Jan 19, 1999 · Cessna 152 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR 99ZZZX582Floorboard · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE FLOOR PAN CRACKED AT THE END OF THE COPILOT'S INBOARD SEAT TRACK. THIS IS THE FORTH PLANE OUT OF SIX 152'S THAT HAVE HAD TO BE REPAIRED. THE SEAT TRACK IS WEARING INTO THE RADIUS OF THE BEND OF THE FLOOR PAN. THERE IS NO Jan 15, 1999 · N66934 · Cessna 152 · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR 99ZZZX1115Motor · failedWHILE A STUDENT PILOT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH AND GOES, THE FLAPS FAILED TO GO BEYOND 20 DEGREES. THE STUDENT CYCLED THE FLAP LEVER SEVERAL TIMES AND THE FLAPS STAYED AT 20 DEGREES. THE STUDENT HIT THE RUNWAY NOSE FIRST AFTER FAILING TO FLARE THE AIRCRAFT OVER Jan 1, 1999 · N69186 · Cessna 152 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX2032Breather · frozeBREATHER PIPE FROZEN. DID NOT HAVE SECONDARY HOLE, HIGH ENOUGH IN TUBE CAUSED SEAL TO BLOW OUT.Dec 21, 1998 · N7385W · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 99ZZZX2031Breather · frozeBREATHER PIPE FROZEN. DID NOT HAVE SECONDARY HOLE, HIGH ENOUGH IN TUBE CAUSED SEAL TO BLOW OUT.Dec 21, 1998 · N7385W · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
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