Cessna 172A

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SDR CA140326003Fuel Bowl · overtorqued(CAN) LEAKING FUEL INTO THE ENGINE NACELLE WAS FOUND AFTER THE MECHANIC CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER COVER O-RING IAW MM 73, SECTION 73.10.02. AT FIRST, THE MECHANIC THOUGHT HE HAD OVERTORQUED THE FUEL BOWL BUT AFTER REPEATING THE PROCESS AND USING A BOROSCOPE TO VMar 10, 2014 · Cessna 172A · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 2009FA0000205Fork · damagedUPON PULLING THE NOSE WHEEL FAIRING. NOTED THE NOSE FORK HAD A DISTINCT, REARWARD BEND TO IT. THE CENTERLINE OF THE AXLE, RELATIVE TO THE CENTERLINE OF THE CHROME STRUT TUBE WAS APPROX 1.5 INCH AFT. THE NOSE FORK WAS REPLACED IAW MFG SK182-34C, AND ALL THE Feb 24, 2009 · N7528T · Cessna 172A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 2008FA0000852Oil Filter · rupturedON 11/26/2008, APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE AFTER START-UP THE OIL FILTER RUPTURED RESULTING IN MASSIVE LOSS OF ENGINE OIL. THE OIL FILTER WAS THE LAST OF FOUR THAT WERE PURCHASED ON 10/05/2006. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN UPON NOTICE OF LOW OIL PRESSURE AND HAS BEENNov 29, 2008 · N7830T · Cessna 172A · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2008FA0000220Control Wheel · brokenON TAXI FROM REFUELING PILOT WAS MAKING A LT TURN IN FRONT OF HANGER. PULLED CONTROL WHEEL FULL AFT (TO TAKE WEIGHT OFF OF FRONT WHEEL) CONTROL WHEEL BROKE OFF IN HIS HAND. (OUTSIDE TEM APPROX 20 DEGREES) BREAK WAS FROM LWR LT (7 OCLOCK) TO UPPER RT (2 OCLOCFeb 22, 2008 · N34264 · Cessna 172A · Control Column SectionSDR 2006FA0000081Rod · rustedROD END FAILED. AIRCRAFT TURNED LT AND IMPACTED AN EMBANKMENT. SMALL AMOUNT OF RUST ON ROD END AT THE THREADED AREA. (K)Jan 8, 2006 · N9852T · Cessna 172A · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR CA050630001Bearing · mismanufactured(CAN) STARTER ADAPTER DISASSEMBLED FOR OVERHAUL. SHAFT GEAR REMOVED FROM BEARING WHEN NEEDLES FELL OUT, SUSPECT POSSIBLE UNAPPROVED PART. ENGINE HAD JUST BEEN INSPECTED. QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP MADE ENGINE NON-AIRWORTHY IAW FINDING.Jun 13, 2005 · Cessna 172A · Engine StarterSDR EC3R200300002Stud · crackedDURING AN UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT ATTACHMENT STUD WAS CRACKED AT THE LOBE. A REPLACEMENT STUD WAS PROCURED AND INSTALLED AND UPON TORQUING THIS STUD TO THE SPECIFIED VALUE IT ALSO CRACKED. A RANDOM INSPECTION OF OTHER G-IV AApr 25, 2003 · N142H · Cessna 172A · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR 2003FA0000449Master Cylinder · misoverhauledANNUAL INSP, ACCESS PANELS WERE REMOVED,TO INSPECT BRAKE MASTER CYL, ASSOC FITTINGS. MASTER CYL WERE DISCOVERED TO BE UNAPPROVED PARTS. CYL ASSY RESEMBLED CORRECT PART IN DESIGN, LABEL READ (TRANSMITTING PRESSURE CYLINDEY, TYPE CZD101, NO: 153/200 DATE OF EXMar 25, 2003 · N7326T · Cessna 172A · Master Cylinder/Brake ValveSDR 2003FA0000448Wheel · wornANNUAL INSPECTION, NOSEWHEEL ASSY WAS REMOVED IN ORDER TO INSPECT BEARINGS FOR CONDITION. ONE BEARING CUP WAS FOUND CORRODED. WHEN LW67010 CUP WAS REMOVED FROM WHEEL HALF, DISCOVERED BEARING BORE SEVERELY WORN. BEARING CUP HAD BEEN GLUED IN PLACE WITH A REDMar 13, 2003 · N7326T · Cessna 172A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 2003FA0000372Wheel · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSP, NOSEWHEEL ASSY WAS REMOVED IN ORDER TO INSPECT THE BEARINGS FOR CONDITION. ONE BEARING CUP WAS FOUND CORRODED. WHEN LW67010 CUP WAS REMOVED FROM WHEEL HALF, TECH DISCOVERED BRG BORE SEVERELY WORN. BEARING CUP HAD BEEN GLUED IN PLACE WITHMar 13, 2003 · N7326T · Cessna 172A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA010628025Valve Guide · cracked(CAN) CYL REMOVED FOR LOW COMRESSION, DUE TO WORN VALVE GUIDE AND VALVE.Jun 15, 2001 · Cessna 172A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU001204Control Cable · misinstalled(AUS) FORWARD LH FLAP RETRACTION CABLE AND RH AILERON CABLES CROSSEDOVER EACH OTHER UNDER THE FLOOR BEHIND THE LANDING GEAR BULKHEAD. FLAP AND AILERON CABLES INCORRECTLY FITTED TO BOTH LOWER OUTERAND LH AND RH PULLEYS BEHIND THE CABIN DOORS. AILERON CABLE STRADec 20, 2000 · Cessna 172A · Aileron Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX4432Crankshaft · failedCRANKSHAFT BROKEN AT NR 6 CONNECTING ROD PIN. OFF-AIRPORT LANDING WITH NO DAMAGE OR INJURY.Nov 7, 1999 · N7638T · Cessna 172A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX4514Seal · missingEACH MUFFLER REQUIRED 3 SEALS, 0550157-29-30 AND -31 WHICH PROTECTS THE HEATER PINS FROM DAMAGING THE WALL OF THE MUFFLER FROM FRACTURING RESULTING IN OXYGEN ENTERING THE CABIN. THERE WAS ONLY ONE SEAL TOTAL IN THE 2 UNITS. REP ADVISED 6 SEALS ARE REQURIED TNov 1, 1998 · N7459T · Cessna 172A · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR 98ZZZX1925Yoke · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND RIGHT CONTROL YOKE CRACKED, BUT TAPED OVER. REPLACED YOKE WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Apr 30, 1998 · N6539B · Cessna 172A · Control Column SectionSDR 97ZZZX3808Attachment · damagedDAMAGED LEADING EDGE/MAIN SPAR/TRAILING EDGE AT WING CONNECTIONS TO FUSELAGE. A NEED FOR REINFORCEMENT IN THESE AREAS AND IN MAIN FUSELAGE SECTIONS NEED TO BE REINFORCED WITH ADDITIONAL BRACE AND HEAVY DUTY CONNECTION BRACING PLATES DUE TO EXCESSIVE ICE AND Aug 14, 1997 · N7377T · Cessna 172A · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR 97ZZZX3694Valve · failedVALVE FAILED, CAUSED LOW POWER, AIRCRAFT HAD A FORCED LANDING. VALVE PARTS AND SEAT SENT TO NTSB.Jun 26, 1997 · N6844X · Cessna 172A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX1841Oil Pan · corrodedCORROSION FOUND INSIDE OF THE BOTTOM OF THE OIL PAN AROUND THE PLUG BOSS. THIS WAS DUE TO MOISTURE CONDENSING AND COLLECTING AT THE BOTTOM OF PAN. IF THE AIRCRAFT IS GOING TO SIT FOR WEEKS ON END;SUBMITTER SUGGESTS ONE-QUARTER OF THE OIL BE DRAINED AS THIS WApr 8, 1997 · N8591B · Cessna 172A · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 97ZZZX871U-Bolt · brokenINSPECTION FOUND RT MAIN GEAR U-BOLT BROKEN. PART OF U-BOLT STILL IN NUT. NUT FOUND IN AIRCRAFT.Feb 11, 1997 · N7229T · Cessna 172A · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 97ZZZX869Angle · crackedFOUND BOTH ANGLES CRACKED AFT OF FIREWALL. UPPER NOSE GEAR FITTING ATTACHES TO ANGLES. RIVETS LOOSE IN FITTING.Feb 11, 1997 · N7229T · Cessna 172A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 97ZZZX868Angle · crackedFOUND BOTH ANGLES CRACKED AFT OF FIREWALL. UPPER NOSE GEAR FITTING ATTACHES TO ANGLES. RIVETS LOOSE IN FITTING.Feb 11, 1997 · N7229T · Cessna 172A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 96ZZZX4962Support Assy · excess wearDURING INSPECTION OF FLAPS PER CESSNA SEB 95-3, FOUND ALL FLAP SUPPORTS HEAVILY WORN AND SCORED. INSTALLED FLAP SUPPORT KIT SK 180-44. NEW SUPPORTS ARE HEAVIER AND FLANGED FOR STIFFNESS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS THIS SB BECOME AN AD.Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 96ZZZX4961Support Assy · excess wearDURING INSPECTION OF FLAPS PER CESSNA SEB 95-3, FOUND ALL FLAP SUPPORTS HEAVILY WORN AND SCORED. INSTALLED FLAP SUPPORT KIT SK 180-44. NEW SUPPORTS ARE HEAVIER AND ARE FLANGED FOR STIFFNESS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS THIS SB BECOME AN AD.Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 96ZZZX4960Support Assy · excess wearDURING INSPECTION OF FLAPS PER CESSNA SEB 95-3, FOUND ALL FLAP SUPPORTS HEAVILY WORN AND SCORED. INSTALLED FLAP SUPPORT KIT SK180-44. NEW SUPPORTS ARE HEAVIER AND FLANGED FOR STIFFNESS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS THIS SB BECOME AN AD.Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 96ZZZX3775Support Assy · wornDURING INSPECTION OF FLAPS PER CESSNA SEB 95-3, FOUND ALL FLAP SUPPORTS HEAVILY WORN AND SCORED. INSTALLED FLAP SUPPORT KIT SK180-44. NEW SUPPORTS ARE HEAVIER AND FLANGED FOR STIFFNESS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS THIS SB BECOME AN AD.Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 96ZZZX3699Support Assy · wornDURING INSPECTION OF FLAPS PER CESSNA SEB 95-3, FOUND ALL FLAP SUPPORTS HEAVILY WORN AND SCORED. INSTALLED FLAP SUPPORT KIT SK180-44. NEW SUPPORTS ARE HEAVIER AND FLANGED FOR STIFFNESS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS THIS SB BECOME AN AD.Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 96ZZZX3693Support Assy · wornDURING INSPECTION OF FLAPS PER CESSNA SEB 95-3, FOUND ALL FLAP SUPPORTS HEAVILY WORN AND SCORED. INSTALLED FLAP SUPPORT KIT SK180-44. NEW SUPPORTS ARE HEAVIER AND FLANGED FOR STIFFNESS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS THIS SB BECOME AN AD.Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 96ZZZX3692Support Assy · wornDURING INSPECTION OF FLAPS PER CESSNA SEB 95-3, FOUND ALL FLAP SUPPORTS HEAVILY WORN AND SCORED. INSTALLED FLAP SUPPORT KIT SK180-44. NEW SUPPORTS ARE HEAVIER AND FLANGED FOR STIFFNESS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS SB BECOME AN AD.Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 96ZZZX3691Support Assy · wornDURING INSPECTION OF FLAPS PER CESSNA SEB95-3, FOUND ALL FLAP SUPPORTS HEAVILY WORN AND SEARED. INSTALLED FLAP SUPPORT KIT SK180-44. NEW SUPPORTS ARE HEAVIER AND FLANGED FOR STIFFNESS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS THIS SB BECOME AN AD.Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge Flaps
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