# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 172

A list on [Cessna 172](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172.md).

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- [SDR 2023FA0000321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000321.md): Piston · failed · May 26, 2023 · N4189F · Cessna 172 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > INSTALLED NEW CYLINDER KIT WITH VALVES AND PISTON. PISTON MELTED AT UPPER RING, SCORED THE CYLINDER WALL, AND BLEW A HOLE THROUGH ONE SIDE. CYLINDER LOST ALL COMPRESSION AND OVERHEATED. METAL DEBRIS ENTERED THE ENGINE CASE AND ATTACHED TO THE HYDRAULIC LIF
- [SDR 2022FA0000175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000175.md): None · chipped · Mar 28, 2022 · N9904V · Cessna 172 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > SLICK MAGNETO LOCKED UP AND CLIPPED A GEAR TOOTH AND METAL SHAVING. THIS WAS DURING A TRAINING FLIGHT AND OCCURRED JUST AS STUDENT WAS LANDING AS HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ON TEAR DOWN. FOUND THAT THE MAGNETO WAS LOCKED, AND
- [SDR 2022FA0000629](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000629.md): Bushing · none · Feb 25, 2022 · N424SP · Cessna 172 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > L/H MLG MOUNT BUSHING CUSHION MATERIAL MIGRATING OUT OF BUSHING
- [SDR 2022FA0000635](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000635.md): Fuel · none · Jun 28, 2021 · N5300 · Cessna 172 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > PISTONS STICK CAUSING FUEL TO BURN OUT OF ONLY ONE TANK
- [SDR 2022FA0000634](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000634.md): Fuel · none · Jun 28, 2021 · N5300 · Cessna 172 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > PISTONS STICK CAUSING FUEL TO BURN OUT OF ONLY ONE TANK
- [SDR 2020FA0000530](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000530.md): Control Cable · binding · Dec 10, 2020 · N5907E · Cessna 172 · Mixture Control
  > APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS AFTER ANNUAL, THE VERNIER MIXTURE CONTROL BECAME VERY STIFF. THERE WERE NO KNOWN ANOMALIES OR WEAR NOTED AT THE ANNUAL. DUE TO THE AGE OF THE PART, IT WAS REPLACED. UPON, DISASSEMBLY THE VERNIER PART OF THE CONTROL APPEARED TO STILL W
- [SDR 2019FA0000411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000411.md): Line · broken · Nov 19, 2019 · N6271E · Cessna 172 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCY WITH SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. LANDED UNDER TOTAL ENGINE POWER LOSS. INITIAL INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE LINE THAT SUPPLIES THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE FRACTURED INSIDE THE FLARE FITTING ON THE ENGINE CONNECTION CAUSING THE ENG
- [SDR 2019FA0000307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000307.md): Cylinder Head · separated · Sep 15, 2019 · N7920B · Cessna 172 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER FAILURE, #5 CYLINDER COMPLETE BARREL SEPARATION AT THE THREADS INTO THE HEAD IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT WAS ABLE TO RETURN TO THE FIELD AND LAND SAFELY. SUBSEQUENT REMOVAL FOUND THE BAFFLING HAD KEPT THE HEAD FROM FALLING OFF THE AIRPLANE, ONLY 1/3 OF THE
- [SDR FE4R2019012417338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FE4R2019012417338.md): Stringer · cracked · Jan 3, 2019 · N8276B · Cessna 172 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A GAP BETWEEN THE ENGINE TRUSS AND FIREWALL AT THE ATTACH POINTS WAS OBSERVED. BORESCOPE INSPECTION OF THE UPPER ENGINE MOUNT ATTACH STRINGERS (P/N 0511282 & 0511282-1) BEHIND FIREWALL WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT FS 0.0. AIRCRAFT HAS
- [SDR 2018FA0000355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000355.md): Tire · blown · Sep 2, 2018 · N20095 · Cessna 172 · Tire
  > UPON LANDING THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOW OUT UPON LANDING AT KDPA. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND THE TIRE WAS BROKEN AT THE CAPPED TREAD WHICH ALSO BLEW OUT THE VALVE STEM OF THE INNER TUBE CAUSING A FLAT TIRE.
- [SDR 2017FA0000168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000168.md): Cylinder · cracked · Apr 12, 2017 · Cessna 172 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NUMBER 1 CYLINDER CRACKED, ON CLIMB OUT.
- [SDR 2016FA0000134](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000134.md): Firewall · buckled · Mar 15, 2016 · N5110Q · Cessna 172 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND LOWER FIREWALL BUCKLED ON RT SIDE NEAR NLG REINFORCEMENT PLATE.
- [SDR 2013FA0000473](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000473.md): Piston Pin · failed · Aug 19, 2013 · N5607A · Cessna 172 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > VISIBLE METAL PIECES WERE FOUND IN THE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER MEDIA DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. THE ENGINE WAS DISASSEMBLED AND A VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED THE NR 5 PISTON PIN HAD FAILED. SPECIFICALLY, THE PISTON PIN PLUG APPEARED TO BE THE SOURCE OF THE
- [SDR 2013FA0000261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000261.md): Fuel Cap · failed · Apr 1, 2013 · N8033B · Cessna 172 · Fuel Storage
  > PILOT MADE A PERCAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. PILOT CHECKED FUEL AND HEARD A "WOOSHING" SOUND WHEN OPENING THE RT TANK FUEL CAP. PILOT THOUGHT HE CORRECTED A VENTING PROBLEM, TOOKOFF, ACFT LOST POWER ON CLIMB OUT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED
- [SDR 2012FA0000817](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000817.md): Anchor · fatigued · Dec 4, 2012 · N6011V · Cessna 172 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > PILOT FOUND A BRAKE ANOMALY. CHECKED ACFT AND FOUND THAT THE ANCHOR DETACHED FROM BULKHEAD ASSY PN 0513488-11, CAUSED THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
- [SDR 2012FA0000430](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000430.md): Points · loose · Jun 22, 2012 · N5089G · Cessna 172 · Magneto/Distributor
  > ENGINE WOULD NOT START. AFTER INSPECTING MAGNETO FOUND MISFIRE ON TEST STAND. OPENED MAGNETO FOR INSPECTION FOUND CONTACT POINT LOOSE WHERE RIVETED TO GROUND. THE POINTS WERE INSTALLED AS PART OF A 500 INSPECTION REPAIR, WITH APROX 25 HRS IN SERVICE.
- [SDR CA120529013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120529013.md): Discharge Nozzle · damaged · May 6, 2012 · Cessna 172 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) STATEMENT AS GIVEN BY CUSTOMER, THE STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR WERE RECOVERING FROM A POWER ON STALL EXERSIZE. HE COULD NOT REDUCE THE POWER AS THE THROTTLE WAS JAMMED OPEN AT FULL RPM. NEITHER STUDENT NOR INSTRUCTOR COULD REMEDY THE PROBLEM. INSTRUCTOR
- [SDR 2011FA0000709](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000709.md): Battery · leaking · Oct 24, 2011 · Cessna 172 · Battery/Charger System
  > THE BATTERY IS LEAKING AND CAUSING CORROSION WHICH HAS DESTROYED THE BATTERY BOX. THE DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE CORROSION WAS FOUND BEFORE DAMAGING THE ACFT.
- [SDR 2011FA0000504](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000504.md): Hinge · broken · Jul 23, 2011 · N6340E · Cessna 172 · Fuselage, Door Hinge
  > UPPER DOOR HINGE ON THE LT DOOR BROKE IN FLIGHT CAUSING THE DOOR TO PULL AWAY FROM THE PLANE. THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO HOLD THE DOOR AND FLY THE PLANE AND LAND AT A NEARBY AIRPORT. THE HINGE BROKE THROUGH THE RIVET HOLES ON THE PART OF THE HINGE THAT ATTACHES TO
- [SDR 2010FA0001259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001259.md): Carburetor · contaminated · Nov 16, 2010 · N8306B · Cessna 172 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > ENGINE LOST POWER CAUSING ACFT TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A SOFT FIELD RESULTING IN THE ACFT FLIPPING OVER AND CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. UPON INVESTIGATION THE FAA FOUND MICROBIOLOGICAL GROWTH IN THE CARBURETOR'S FUEL BOWL AT THE DRAIN PLUG AREA CAUSIN
- [SDR 2009FA0000745](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000745.md): Magneto · failed · Aug 17, 2009 · N8508B · Cessna 172 · Magneto/Distributor
  > LT MAGNETO SEVERE MISS AND INTERMITTENT, INOPERATIVE IN FLIGHT. SB'S 02-08A AND 03-08A C/W THROUGH INSP. LT MAGNETO, SLICK MODEL 6364, SN 06121363 WITH 356 TOTAL HOURS. FUNCTIONAL CHECK ON GROUND CHECK GOOD BEFORE AND AFTER FLIGHT. INSP REVEALED CAPACITOR, C
- [SDR FAA021208001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAA021208001.md): Fuel Cap · damaged · Feb 12, 2008 · Cessna 172 · Fuel Storage
  > LEFT FUEL GAUGE INDICATED 10 GAL. IN TANK AT ALL FUEL LEVELS. THE TANK WAS DRAINED AND ACCESS COVER REMOVED. THE FUEL CAP RETAINING CHAIN WAS FOUND TO HAVE COME LOOSE ON THE TANK END "S" HOOK AND WRAPPED AROUND THE ARM ON THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT LOCKING IT
- [SDR AALA20060914](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20060914.md): Connector · inoperative · Oct 21, 2006 · N7359A · Cessna 172 · Light System Wiring
  > DFW - EMERGENCY PATH LIGHTS AT OVERHEAD AFT VAULT DOOR INOPERATIVE. TIGHTENED CONNECTORS ON FORWARD BATTERY PACK IN RIGHT LAVATORY CEILING FOR EMERGENCY PATH LIGHTS AT OVERHEAD AFT DOOR. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR CA060717002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060717002.md): Heater · cracked · Jul 10, 2006 · Cessna 172 · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (CAN) LT MUFFLER CRACKING, BURNING THROUGH. RT MUFFLER CRACKED. STACK CRACKED. NOTE: CRACKS NOT VISIBLE WITH ATTACHMENTS (SCROUNDS) ON. MUFFLER HEATER - LT P/N 0550157-9, RT P/N 0550157-32 (TC NR 20060717002)
- [SDR 2006FA0000573](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000573.md): Rib · cracked · May 25, 2006 · N5039A · Cessna 172 · Rudder, Spar/Rib
  > RIB, CRACKED AT VERTICAL HINGE LINE JUNCTURE. STRESS FROM COUNTER WEIGHT AND NORMAL WEAR. AGE OF THE PART AND THE WIND. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS CLOSE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF PART IF DAMAGED. (K)
- [SDR 2006FA0000321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000321.md): Rib · missing · Mar 1, 2006 · N6775A · Cessna 172 · Rudder, Spar/Rib
  > RUDDER WAS REMOVED TO REPLACE CRACKED CORRUGATED SKIN BETWEEN LOWER TWO RIBS. ON SKIN REMOVAL, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT SLANT RIB 0531005-1, (EXTENSION OF REAR SPAR) WAS MISSING. THERE WERE NO HOLES DRILLED IN BOTTOM RIB P/N 0531001-25 OR RIB P/N 0531001-22 TO W
- [SDR 2005FA0000026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000026.md): Control Panel · worn · Jan 13, 2005 · N8803B · Cessna 172 · Flight Control System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED DURING A LANDING ACCIDENT. PILOT WAS UNABLE TO FLARE AIRPLANE. DURING A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION BY FAA INSPECTORS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE AIRPLANE'S CONTROL TEE PULLEYS FOR THE AILERON SYSTEM WOULD GET (HUNG UP) ON THE
- [SDR 2005FA0000334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000334.md): Battery · corroded · Oct 14, 2004 · N6735A · Cessna 172 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > FOUND D (LARGE) SIZE DURACELL BATTERIES USED IN ELT`S EXPELLING AND CORRODED. EXPIRATION DATE 2008
- [SDR 2004FA0000744](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000744.md): Cap · clogged · Sep 23, 2004 · N8214X · Cessna 172 · Fuel Storage
  > PILOT EXPERIENCED FUEL INTERUPTION. MADE EMERGENCY LANDING IN SOYBEAN FIELD. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO AC. REMOVED AC FROM FIELD TO LOCAL AIRPORT. DRAINED ALL FUEL FROM WING TANKS. FOUND WHILE DRAINING FUEL WITH FUEL CAPS ON THAT DRAINING FUEL WAS SLOW. REMOV
- [SDR 2004FA0000783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000783.md): Cap · clogged · Sep 23, 2004 · N8214Y · Cessna 172 · Fuel Storage
  > PILOT EXPERIENCED FUEL INTERRUPTION TO ENGINE WHILE ENROUTE. SWITCHED FUEL TANKS AND ENGINE QUIT. MADE EMERGENCY LANDING. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. REMOVED AC FROM FIELD TO LOCAL AIRPORT (N75). DRAINED ALL FUEL FROM WING TANKS. FOUND WHILE DRAINING F
- [SDR EY2R0082166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R0082166.md): Hub · corroded · Aug 19, 2004 · Cessna 172 · Propeller Hub Section
  > FOUND HUB WITH CORROSION.
- [SDR CA040723005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040723005.md): Spring · broken · Jul 10, 2004 · Cessna 172 · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) NO POWER TO RT MAGNETO DUE TO BROKEN IMPULSE SPRING RETARDING TIMING.
- [SDR CA040415002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040415002.md): Valve Guide · worn · Apr 4, 2004 · Cessna 172 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) CYLINDER NR 3, 4 AND 5, EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND LOW COMPRESSION. ENGINE WAS RETURNED TO OVERHAUL FACILITY WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT 3 OF 6 CYLINDERS HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE EXHAUST VALVE GUIDES WHICH CAUSED THE VALVE TO BECOME COKED AND STICK
- [SDR O05R021320044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O05R021320044.md): Flange · damaged · Feb 13, 2004 · Cessna 172 · Propeller Hub Section
  > EXCESSIVE DAMAGE TO MOUNTING FLANGE OF PROPELLER HUB.
- [SDR 041332](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/041332.md): Drain · cracked · Feb 12, 2004 · N6341E · Cessna 172 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > PILOT REPORT OF FUEL LEAK FROM SELECTOR. FOUND LEAKAGE PAST SHAFT SEAL. REMOVED SELECTOR VALVE FOR REPAIR. CCA-1550 DRAIN VALVE WAS INSTALLED IN BOTTOM OF SELECTOR VALVE. WHEN DRAIN VALVE WAS REMOVED, ORING RETAINING WASHER AT END OF DRAIN VALVE WAS OBSERVED T
- [SDR 2003FA0000588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000588.md): Bearing Cage · deteriorated · Jun 3, 2003 · N7145T · Cessna 172 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL BEARING CUPS SHOW SIGNS OF FAILURE BY PITTING. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH INNER AND OUTER CONES ON TWO (2) MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEELS FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR (4) FAILURES.
- [SDR 2003FA0000589](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000589.md): Bearing Race · worn · Jun 3, 2003 · N7145T · Cessna 172 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL BEARING CUPS SHOWS SIGNS OF FAILURE BY SCUFFING. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH INNER AND OUTER CUPS ON TWO (2) MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEELS FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR (4) FAILURES.
- [SDR CA021118008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021118008.md): Baffle · broken · Nov 7, 2002 · Cessna 172 · Engine Air Intake System
  > (CAN) A PIECE OF BAFFLE BROKE OFF OF THE AIRBOX BAFFLE CONTROL. THE PIECE LOGGED IN THE CARBURETOR VENTURIRESULTING IN A RICH MIXTURE AND PARTIAL POWER LOSS. REPAIRS MADE BY AMO 98.91, OCTOBER 28/02. INCIDENT REPORTED AS POWER LOSS DUE TO CARB ICE - SUBSEQUENT
- [SDR 2002FA0001101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001101.md): Hinge Pin · damaged · Aug 22, 2002 · N6643A · Cessna 172 · Aileron Control System
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RIGHT OUTBOARD AILERON HINGE PIN HAD COME OUT OF THE HINGE ABOUT 5 INCHES. ONE COTTER PIN WAS STILL IN PLACE AND THE OTHER COTTER PIN WAS ONLY HALF THERE.
- [SDR AALA20012125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20012125.md): Intercostal · cracked · Nov 26, 2001 · N7426A · Cessna 172 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > TUL - FOUND INTERCOSTAL CRACKED IN AFT CARGO BETWEEN FLOORBEAMS STATION 1271-1287. REPLACED INTERCOSTAL PER SRM 51-01. (M)
- [SDR 2001FA0000529](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000529.md): Arm · worn · Nov 5, 2001 · N4124F · Cessna 172 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, ALL FOUR OF THE FLAP ARMS HAD WEAR FROM THE ROLLERS. THE DAMAGE ON 3 OF THE ARMS WAS ABLE TO BE BLENDED WITH LESS THAN.020 OF MATERIAL REMOVAL AND WERE SERVICEABLE AS PER SERVICE BULLETIN. THE DAMAGE TO THE RT INBOARD ARM WAS U
- [SDR CA011018011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011018011.md): Float · worn · Oct 1, 2001 · Cessna 172 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) CARBURETOR WOULD "FLOOD WHILE AT REST", CARBURETOR BULK DISMANTLED, TOP HALF INVERTED, FOUND FLOAT HEIGHT NON EXISTENT, SHOULD BE 7/32. REMOVED FLOAT FOR INSPECTION. FOUND ADJUSTMENT TAB SEVERELY WORN FROM NEEDLE VALVE. REPLACED DEFECTIVE FLOAT WITH NEW
- [SDR 2001FA0000098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000098.md): Rib · broken · Jun 6, 2001 · N5838A · Cessna 172 · Vertical Stabilizer
  > UPPER RUDDER RIB WAS FOUND BROKEN AT THE OPENING FOR UPPER HINGE BOLT INSTALLATION ACCESS. THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM DUE TO A LACK OF PROPER GUST LOCKS FOR THE RUDDERS, WIND SLAPPING OF THE RUDDER WITH THE ARM OF THE BALANCE WEIGHT CAUSING
- [SDR CA010522019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010522019.md): Cylinder · separated · May 8, 2001 · Cessna 172 · Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Indicating System
  > (CAN) NR 1 CYLINDER BARREL BROKE LEAVING CYLINDER BAS ATTACHED TO CRANKCASE AND CYLINDER ATACHED BY EXHAUST AND INTAKE. APPROXIMATELY 1" OF CYLINDER IS STILL ATTACHED TO CRANKCASE. PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD ARE DESTROYED. BOTH CASE HAVES AND REAR CASE IS DESTR
- [SDR 20010605CW015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010605CW015.md): Bushing · damaged · May 2, 2001 · Cessna 172 · Rudder Structure
  > NEW RUDDER HINGE HOT BUSHING, MISSING LARGE CHUNK OUT OF BOTTOM END OF BUSHING.
- [SDR 20010305CW014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010305CW014.md): Oil Filter · flaking · Mar 5, 2001 · N737MP · Cessna 172 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > UPON INSPECTION OF OIL FILTER AFTER 50 HRS USAGE, FILTER HOUSING DISASSEMBLED FOR INSPECTION AND GASKET / GLUE TYPE MATERIAL NOTED AT MATING FLANGES INSIDE. THIS MATERIAL NOTED IN FILTER ASSEMBLIES NUMBEROF TIMES AND ALSO DRAINED FROM OIL SUMPS, RECOMMEND M
- [SDR CA010223002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010223002.md): Blade · corroded · Feb 6, 2001 · Cessna 172 · Propeller System
  > (CAN) EXTRA WORK REQUIRED TO REMOVE CORROSION FROM BLADE FACE (CAMBER FACE) IN ACCORDANCE WITH MCCAULEY MANUAL 730720.
- [SDR AU000807](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000807.md): Tachometer · worn · Sep 5, 2000 · Cessna 172 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > (AUS) TACHOMETER FAILED. ITEM HAD BEEN LAST OVERHAULED IN 1972. (X)
- [SDR CA000830032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000830032.md): Cylinder · broken · Aug 5, 2000 · Cessna 172 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) AMERICAN PRIVATE OWNED AIRCRAFT TOURING GASPE REGN. TAKEOFF FROM STE.ANNE DES MONTS. 20 MILES OUT-WEST, ENGINE WENT ROUGH AND RISE IN CHT. DATE: 25 JUL 2000. TIME: 02 HR.25. PILOT PURCHED GPS INDICATING STE.ANNE AS NEAREST AIRPORT AND ADVISED FSS
- [SDR AU000588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000588.md): Engine · making metal · Jun 11, 2000 · Cessna 172 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > (AUS) DURING CRUISE, A DROP IN INDICATED OIL PRESSURE AND A RISE IN OIL TEMPERATURE WAS OBSERVED. A POST INSPECTION FOUND THE OIL FILTER CLOGGED WITH ALUMINIUM AND WHITE BEARING METAL CONTAMINATION.

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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 = '172'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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