Cessna 152

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SDR 97ZZZX3477Propeller · crackedTWO CRACKS FOUND AT EDGE OF BOLT HOLES, APPROXIMATELY .50 INCH LONG. FOUND DURING INSPECTION REQUIRED BY SB 221 AND AD 97-06-16.Jul 22, 1997 · N67402 · Cessna 152 · Propeller AssemblySDR 97ZZZX3825Alternator · failedALTERNATOR FAILED IN-FLIGHT 33.0 HOURS AFTER OVERHAUL.Jul 14, 1997 · N68175 · Cessna 152 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 97ZZZX3683Spark Plug · fouledPILOT REPORTED INTERMITTENT ROUGH ENGINE OPERATION EN ROUTE. PILOT HAD FAILED TO LEAN THE ENGINE, CONSEQUENTLY, FOULING ALL 4 LOWER PLUGS. AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING WAS MADE. NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. REPLACED LOWER PLUGS AND FLEW AIRCAFT BACK TO AIRPORT WITHOUTJul 7, 1997 · N68452 · Cessna 152 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR CA970709009Hub · cracked(CAN) PROPELLER REMOVED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FAA AD 97-06-16. HUB FOUND CRACKED. CRACKED REMOVED, HUB MILLED AND INSPECTED, RETURNED TO SERVICE. HUB NOW "S" PREFIXED.Jul 3, 1997 · Cessna 152 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 97ZZZX3418Blade · crackedCRACKED ON NR 1 BLADE SIDE AT TOP, NEXT TO HOLE, APPROXIMATELY .50 INCH LONG. FOUND DURING INSPECTION REQUIRED BY AD 97-06-16 AND SB 221B,Jun 23, 1997 · N5139B · Cessna 152 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX3097Control Unit · defectiveCESSNA/LAMAR PN DGR3 IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SUITABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR C611005-0101. HOWEVER, WHEN INSTALLED, ENGINE OFF, BATTERY/ALT SWITCH ON - LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON. SUSPECT DGR3 IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR ANOTHER CESSNA PN, NOT C611005-0101.Jun 22, 1997 · N5447P · Cessna 152 · DC RegulatorSDR 97ZZZX2925Hub · crackedPROPELLER HAS CRACK APPROXIMATELY .50 INCH LONG AT BOLT HOLE. FOUND DURING INSPECTION REQUIRED BY AD 97-06-16 AND SB 221B.Jun 12, 1997 · N6529M · Cessna 152 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 97ZZZX2922Hub · crackedPROPELLER HAS 2 CRACKS APPROXIMATELY .4375 INCH LONG AT BOLT HOLES. FOUND DURING INSPECTION REQUIRED BY AD 97-06-18 AND SB 221B.Jun 12, 1997 · N49951 · Cessna 152 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR AU970644Coil · open circuit(AUS) MAGNETO COIL OPEN CIRCUITEDJun 11, 1997 · Cessna 152 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 97ZZZX2912Harness · unlatchesTHE SHOULDER HARNESS CLIP THAT ATTACHES THE SHOULDER STRAP TO THE LAP (SEAT) BELT IS DEFECTIVE. THE SHOULDER STRAP WILL DISCONNECT FROM THE LAP BELT UNLESS TENSION IS KEPT ON THE SHOULDER STRAP.Jun 6, 1997 · Cessna 152 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 97ZZZX2814Retainer Bushing · missingBOTH SHOULDER HARNESS RETAINERS PN S2237-3 MISSING. CONDITION NOTICE ISSUED. ALERT NR 210 DATED JAN 96 PAGE 11 COVERS THIS SUBJECT.Jun 5, 1997 · N68473 · Cessna 152 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 97ZZZX2808Inlet Tube · detachedFOUND THAT WARM AIR INLET TUBE ROLLER FLANGE ON LT SIDE OF CARBURETOR AIRBOX BECOMES WORN AND DISCONNECTED. THIS RENDERS CARBURETOR HEAT AIR SUPPLY INEFFECTIVE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS ATTACHING TUBE WITH SPOT WELDS.Jun 2, 1997 · N5550L · Cessna 152 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR CA970612011Bracket · seperated(CAN) WHILE INSPECTING THE VERTICAL FIN, A CRACKLING NOISE WAS NOTED. INSPECTION REVEALED A FINE CRACK BETWEEN THE BRACKETS.May 22, 1997 · Cessna 152 · Vertical StabilizerSDR 97ZZZX2595Pushrod · mushroomedPILOT REPORTED ENGINE RUNS ROUGH. CHECKED VALVE CLEARANCE AND FOUND NR 2 EXHAUST TO BE .083 INCH. REMOVED NR 2 EXHAUST PUSHROD. PUSHROD FOUND MUSHROOMED AND BALL END WAS LOOSE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS INSPECTING PUSHRODS FOR LOOSE BALL ENDS ANYTIME THE 100-HOURMay 22, 1997 · N69232 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970529005Hub · cracked(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR OVERHAUL. AD 89-26-10 NOT COMPLIED WITH WHEN RECEIVED. USING EDDY CURRENT NDT TWO CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE PROPELLER HUB.May 15, 1997 · Cessna 152 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 97ZZZX2584Hub · crackedPROPELLER INSPECTION FOUND CRACK APPROXIMATELY .820 INCH LONG, .040 INCH DEEP, TRAILING EDGE SIDE OF HUB OF NR 1 BLADE. AD 97-21-01 AND MCAULEY SB 221B ADDRESSES THE HUB FRONT FACE AND BOLT HOLES. NO RE-WORK IS ALLOWED ON SIDE OF HUB.May 14, 1997 · N5238H · Cessna 152 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA970513012Hub · cracked(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR FAA AD 97-06-16 COMPLIANCE. INSPECTION FOUND 0.0280" CRACK IN THE HUB ADJACENT TO A BOLT HOLE. REPAIR CARRIED OUT AND PROPELLER RETURNED TO SERVICE.May 5, 1997 · Cessna 152 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA970507017Hub · cracked(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FAA AD 97-06-16. ANODIZING REMOVED, LIQUID PENETRANT INSPECTION (LPI) FAILED TO FIND CRACK. EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION FOUND CRACK. CRACK AREA HOLLOWED OUT TO .040 AND CRACK WAS EVIDENT THROUGH LPI. PROPELLER WAS SCRAPMay 1, 1997 · Cessna 152 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA970507016Hub · cracked(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED TO COMPLY WITH FAA AD 97-06-16. ANODIZING REMOVED. LIQUID PENETRANT INSPECTION (LPI) FOUND CRACK IN HUB AT BOLT HOLE. 0.040 REMOVED FROM THE CRACK AREA. CRACK WAS STILL VISIBLE THROUGH LPI. PROPELLER WAS SCRAPPED.May 1, 1997 · Cessna 152 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA970513013Hub · cracked(CAN) DURING COMPLIANCE WITH FAA AD 97-06-16 DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION DID NOT FIND THE CRACK, WHICH WAS FOUND THROUGH EDDBY CURRENT INSPECTION. CRACK AREA HOLLOWED AS PER SB 221B TO DEPTH OF .010, CRACK WAS THEN EVIDENT. CRACK AREA HOLLOWED TO .040 AND CRACK WApr 30, 1997 · Cessna 152 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 97ZZZX2111Piston · burnedPILOT EXPERIENCED RPM DROP, LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, AND ROUGHNESS. LANDED ON CITY STREET. NO AIRCRAFT DAMAGE. FOUND OIL APPARENTLY EXHAUSTED THROUGH CRANKCASE BREATHER. NR 4 CYLINDER PISTON BURNED THROUGH AFT SIDE UNDER RINGS .3750 INCH HOLE. NR 3 CYLINDER Apr 28, 1997 · N757CH · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX2110Connecting Rod · detachedPILOT EXPERIENCED RPM DROP, LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, AND ROUGHNESS. LANDED ON CITY STREET. NO AIRCRAFT DAMAGE. FOUND OIL APPARENTLY EXHAUSTED THROUGH CRANKCASE BREATHER. NR 4 CYLINDER PISTON BURNED THROUGH AFT SIDE UNDER RINGS .3750 INCH HOLE. NR 3 CYLINDER Apr 28, 1997 · N757CH · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX2373Hub · crackedWHEN C/W AD 95-21-01, VISUAL INSPECTION OF PROPELLER HUB, A CRACK WAS FOUND FROM BOLT HOLE TO THE EDGE OF THE HUB APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH IN DEPTH.Apr 20, 1997 · N6199Q · Cessna 152 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 97ZZZX2812Hub · crackedFOUND CRACK APPROXIMATELY .626 INCH LONG, .025 INCH DEEP, TRAILING EDGE SIDE OF HUB OF NR 2 BLADE. AD 95-21-01 AND MCCAULEY SB 221B ADDRESSES THE HUB FRONT FACE AND BOLT HOLES. NO RE-WORK IS ALLOWED ON SIDE OF HUB.Apr 17, 1997 · N6155Q · Cessna 152 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 97ZZZX1917Lockplate · failedSEE LYCOMING O-235 SERIES PARTS CATALOG PC-302, FIGURE 3, INDEX 9. WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING EXCESSIVE MAGNETO DROP AND INSUFFICIENT STATIC RPM, DISCOVERED SCREW (STD 2213) HAD BACKED OUT OF CRANKSHAFT. THE LOCKPLATE EARS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL SUMP; THE CRANKSHAFApr 17, 1997 · N4863H · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU970346Hub · cracked(AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED THROUGH TWO BOLT HOLES - SUSPECT PROPELLER HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED IAW AD/PFP/17 AMDT2 -PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERRORApr 7, 1997 · Cessna 152 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 97ZZZX2042Pushrod · loose endRUN-OUT CORE ENGINE THAT WAS DISASSEMBLED FOR PUSHRODS FOR C/W AD 95-3-10. THIS ENGINE HAD ONE SUPERIOR AIR PARTS PUSHROD WITH LOOSE END.Apr 1, 1997 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX1988Push Rod · crackedPUSH ROD CRACKED BOTH ENDS. CRACKS APPROXIMATELY .50 INCH LONG. AD'S 80-25-02K2 AND 95-03-10 DO NOT APPLY. ENGINE FACTORY REMANUFACTURED APPROXIMATELY 3300 HOURS AGO. FIELD OVERHAUL APPROXIMATELY 900 HOURS AGO. RECORDS WOULD INDICATE 3300 HOURS ON PUSH ROApr 1, 1997 · N95693 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX1954Carburetor · fod plugAIRCRAFT LOST POWER DURING LOCAL FLIGHT. STUDENT PILOT COULD ONLY GET 1200/1400 RPM'S, BUT MADE IT BACK TO AIRPORT. AFTER CHECKING FUEL STRAINERS, PROBLEM APPEARED TO BE IN CARBURETOR. DISASSEMBLY REVEALED A SMALL INSECT IN THE NOZZLE POWER JET ASSEMBLY. TApr 1, 1997 · N68148 · Cessna 152 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 97ZZZX1709Fitting · brokenFOUND LEFT, REAR, VERTICAL FIN ATTACH FITTING BROKEN ON OUTBOARD LEG. THIS MDR IS RELATED TO AN EARLIER MDR REPORT ON A BROKEN HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL FIN ATTACH FITTING AND CRACKED SPAR/REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURE. AIRPLANE IS USED IN A FLIGHT SCHOOLMar 19, 1997 · N49169 · Cessna 152 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR 97ZZZX1222Spar · crackedFOUND VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL STABILIZER REAR ATTACH FITTING CRACKED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. REMOVED FIN AND RUDDER. REMOVED ELEVATORS TO REMOVE BRACKET ASSY, P/N 0432004-9. FOUND REINFORCEMENT, P/N 0432001-15, AND SPARS, P/N 0432001-56, ALSO CRACKED IN SAMMar 14, 1997 · N49169 · Cessna 152 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 97ZZZX1221Reinforcement · crackedFOUND VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL STABILIZER REAR ATTACH FITTING CRACKED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. REMOVED FIN AND RUDDER. REMOVED ELEVATORS TO REMOVE BRACKET ASSY, P/N 0432004-9. FOUND REINFORCEMENT, P/N 0432001-15, AND SPARS, P/N 0432001-56, ALSO CRACKED IN SAMMar 14, 1997 · N49169 · Cessna 152 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 97ZZZX1220Bracket · crackedFOUND VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL STABILIZER REAR ATTACH FITTING CRACKED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. REMOVED FIN AND RUDDER. REMOVED ELEVATORS TO REMOVE BRACKET ASSY, P/N 0432004-9. FOUND REINFORCEMENT, P/N 0432001-15, AND SPARS, P/N 0432001-56, ALSO CRACKED IN SAMMar 14, 1997 · N49169 · Cessna 152 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR 97ZZZX1635Tachometer · defectiveTACHOMETER NEEDLE MOVEMENT HESITATES WITH CHANGES IN THROTTLE MOVEMENT. THIRD TACHOMETER OF SAME MAKE AND MODEL INSTALLED IN SAME AIRCRAFT.Mar 11, 1997 · N68792 · Cessna 152 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 97ZZZX1083Fitting · crackedINSPECTION FOUND VERTICAL STABILIZER ATTACH FITTING CRACKED ON LEFT SIDE OF ROOT AREA. POSSIBLE CAUSE: ATTEMPTING SNAP ROLLS IN A C-152.Feb 27, 1997 · N89301 · Cessna 152 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR 97ZZZX1063Cylinder · deterioratedINSTALLED 4 NEW CYLINDERS ON OVERHAULED ENGINE. COMPRESSION LOSS STARTED AT ABOUT 300 HOURS THROUGH RINGS AND EXHAUST VALVE SEAT. PULLED CYLINDERS, FOUND BADLY HEATED EXHAUST STEM AND EXHAUST SEAT. EXHAUST VALVES ERODED AND BADLY PITTED. INSTALLED ADDITIONFeb 24, 1997 · N4635L · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX1182Control Cable · frayedRUDDER CABLES ARE FRAYING IN AFT REAR BULKHEAD ON TOP OF PULLEYS. SUBMITTER STATED YOU MUST MOVE RUDDER IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND FEEL FWD AND AFT OF PULLEYS TO DETERMINE IF CABLE IS FRAYED.Feb 19, 1997 · N67376 · Cessna 152 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX1178Control Cable · frayedREMOVED PANEL AT FLAP OUTBOARD HINGE AREA. INSPECTED AFT CABLE FOR WEAR WHERE IT GOES OVER ANTI-CHAFE BOX. THIS IS SECOND AIRCRAFT THAT AILERON CABLE WAS FOUND FRAYED AT THIS POINT.Feb 19, 1997 · N47962 · Cessna 152 · Aileron Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX1177Control Cable · frayedRUDDER CABLES ARE FRAYING IN AFT BULKHEAD ON TOP OF PULLEYS. YOU MUST MOVE RUDDER IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND FEEL FWD AND AFT OF PULLEY TO DETERMINE IF CABLE IS FRAYED. IN SOME CASES, THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT IT IS NOT FRAYED.Feb 19, 1997 · N47962 · Cessna 152 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX1079Cap Vent · frozePREVIOUS DAY, ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT TIED DOWN ON OUTSIDE RAMP. RAIN AND SNOW WITH ABOVE FREEZING TEMPS. ICE NOT REMOVED FROM CAPS DURING FREEZING CONDITION THE NEXT DAY. ICE FORMED IN VENT HOLES. FUEL STARVATION DUE TO VACUUM AS FUEL CONSUMED CAUSED ENGINE FAIJan 29, 1997 · N67898 · Cessna 152 · Fuel StorageSDR 97ZZZX798Cylinder · failedEXHAUST VALVE IN CYLINDER NR 3 BROKE AT STEM, INGESTING INTO CYLINDER, CREATING A HOLE IN THE PISTON. PIECES OF VALVE AND PISTON ENTERED ENGINE, CONTAMINATING THE OIL. AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER TEAR DOWN, THE CONNECTING ROD WASJan 28, 1997 · N6599B · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX824Valve · wornINVESTIGATION FOR A PROGRESSIVE DETERIORATION OF ENGINE FOUND EXCESSIVE WEAR ON VALVE STEMS, VALVE SEATS DEFECTIVE, RING AND PISTON WEAR EXCESSIVE. SUBMITTER STATES ENGINE WOULD NOT MAKE 2,400 TBO. ENGINE OIL CHANGED AT 50-HOUR INTERVALS. PHILLIPS 20W50XC OJan 21, 1997 · N4635L · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX536Filter Housing · mismountedIN ORDER TO C/W AD 95-03-02 AND SUBSEQUENT 96-09-06, BRACKETT AIR FILTER, THE FILTER HOUSING MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE AIR BOX. WHEN RE-INSTALLING THE FILTER HOUSING OR DURING INITIAL INSTALLATION, IT IS POSSIBLE TO ALLOW THE HOUSING TO DROP DOWN FAR ENOUGH SOJan 7, 1997 · N5289B · Cessna 152 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 97ZZZX176Bar Assy · brokenPILOT REPORTED THAT DURING RUN-UP PRIOR TO FLIGHT, RIGHT RUDDER PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE RUDDER SURFACE. INSPECTION REVEALED A WELD IN RUDDER BAR ASSY HAD BROKEN AT THE ARM WHICH CONNECTS IT TO THE RUDDER PEDAL (PILOT'S RIGHT RUDDER). CAUSE OF BREAK: SUSPECTED Dec 26, 1996 · N89955 · Cessna 152 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX605Spar · crackedWHILE PERFORMING 100 HR INSP RUDDER SPAR FOUND WITH 4 CRACKS RADIATING FROM STAMPED HOLE NEAR UPPER HINGE BRACKET.Dec 18, 1996 · N49158 · Cessna 152 · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR 96ZZZX5725Fuel Line · leakingFUEL FUMES IN CABIN. INSPECTION FOUND FUEL LINE CORROSION PIN HOLE IN LT FUEL LINE. CARPET SATURATED WITH FUEL. REPLACEMENT OF FUEL LINE REQUIRED. SCHOOL AIRPLANE - ON TIE DOWN OUTSIDE, TRAPPED MOISTURE BEHIND CARPET.Nov 4, 1996 · N6529B · Cessna 152 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 96ZZZX5950Line · corrodedFUEL LEAK IN CABIN. LT FORWARD LOWER FUEL LINE FOUND LEAKING DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY MOISTURE UNDER LOOSE FITTING PLASTIC SLEEVE. RT ALSO CORRODED. REPLACED BOTH FUEL LINES AND REMOVED PLASTIC SLEEVE. PROTECTED LINE WITH SPIRAL WRAP.Oct 23, 1996 · N6101Q · Cessna 152 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 96ZZZX5949Line · leakFUEL LEAK IN CABIN. LT FORWARD LOWER FUEL LINE FOUND LEAKING DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY MOISTURE UNDER LOOSE FITTING PLASTIC SLEEVE. RT ALSO CORRODED. REPLACED BOTH FUEL LINES AND REMOVED PLASTIC SLEEVE. PROTECTED LINE WITH SPIRAL WRAP.Oct 23, 1996 · N6101Q · Cessna 152 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 96ZZZX5424Push Rod · chafedUNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, REMOVED NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST SIDE PUSH ROD AND NOTICED SHINEY CHAFE MARK. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO DENT IN THE PUSH ROD TUBE. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE THIRD OCCURRENCE ON THE O-235 ENGINE AT THE NR 1 CYLINDEOct 17, 1996 · N25813 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX5498Engine · making metalDURING OIL CHANGE, REMOVED AND CUT OPEN OIL FILTER, FOUND COMPLETELY CONTAMINATED WITH NONFERROUS MATERIAL. APPEARED TO BE ALUMINUM. LYCOMING NOTIFIED, INFORMED OUR SHOP THAT MATERIAL PROBABLY WAS PISTON WRIST PIN OUTER BUSHINGS. AIRCRAFT GROUNDED, WAITING Oct 16, 1996 · N93772 · Cessna 152 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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