# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 172A A list on [Cessna 172A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172a.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR CA140326003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140326003.md): Fuel Bowl · overtorqued · Mar 10, 2014 · Cessna 172A · Engine Fuel Distribution > (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 V - [SDR 2009FA0000205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000205.md): Fork · damaged · Feb 24, 2009 · N7528T · Cessna 172A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle > UPON 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 - [SDR 2008FA0000852](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000852.md): Oil Filter · ruptured · Nov 29, 2008 · N7830T · Cessna 172A · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > ON 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 BEEN - [SDR 2008FA0000220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000220.md): Control Wheel · broken · Feb 22, 2008 · N34264 · Cessna 172A · Control Column Section > ON 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 OCLOC - [SDR 2006FA0000081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000081.md): Rod · rusted · Jan 8, 2006 · N9852T · Cessna 172A · Landing Gear Steering System > ROD END FAILED. AIRCRAFT TURNED LT AND IMPACTED AN EMBANKMENT. SMALL AMOUNT OF RUST ON ROD END AT THE THREADED AREA. (K) - [SDR CA050630001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050630001.md): Bearing · mismanufactured · Jun 13, 2005 · Cessna 172A · Engine Starter > (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. - [SDR EC3R200300002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EC3R200300002.md): Stud · cracked · Apr 25, 2003 · N142H · Cessna 172A · Passenger Compartment Equipment > DURING 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 A - [SDR 2003FA0000449](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000449.md): Master Cylinder · misoverhauled · Mar 25, 2003 · N7326T · Cessna 172A · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve > ANNUAL 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 EX - [SDR 2003FA0000448](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000448.md): Wheel · worn · Mar 13, 2003 · N7326T · Cessna 172A · Wheel/Ski/Float > ANNUAL 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 RED - [SDR 2003FA0000372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000372.md): Wheel · corroded · Mar 13, 2003 · N7326T · Cessna 172A · Wheel/Ski/Float > DURING 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 WITH - [SDR CA010628025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010628025.md): Valve Guide · cracked · Jun 15, 2001 · Cessna 172A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > (CAN) CYL REMOVED FOR LOW COMRESSION, DUE TO WORN VALVE GUIDE AND VALVE. - [SDR AU001204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001204.md): Control Cable · misinstalled · Dec 20, 2000 · Cessna 172A · Aileron Control System > (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 STRA - [SDR 99ZZZX4432](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4432.md): Crankshaft · failed · Nov 7, 1999 · N7638T · Cessna 172A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > CRANKSHAFT BROKEN AT NR 6 CONNECTING ROD PIN. OFF-AIRPORT LANDING WITH NO DAMAGE OR INJURY. - [SDR 98ZZZX4514](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4514.md): Seal · missing · Nov 1, 1998 · N7459T · Cessna 172A · Engine Noise Suppressor > EACH 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 T - [SDR 98ZZZX1925](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1925.md): Yoke · cracked · Apr 30, 1998 · N6539B · Cessna 172A · Control Column Section > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND RIGHT CONTROL YOKE CRACKED, BUT TAPED OVER. REPLACED YOKE WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR 97ZZZX3808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3808.md): Attachment · damaged · Aug 14, 1997 · N7377T · Cessna 172A · Wing, Fuselage Attach Fittings > DAMAGED 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 - [SDR 97ZZZX3694](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3694.md): Valve · failed · Jun 26, 1997 · N6844X · Cessna 172A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > VALVE FAILED, CAUSED LOW POWER, AIRCRAFT HAD A FORCED LANDING. VALVE PARTS AND SEAT SENT TO NTSB. - [SDR 97ZZZX1841](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1841.md): Oil Pan · corroded · Apr 8, 1997 · N8591B · Cessna 172A · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > CORROSION 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 W - [SDR 97ZZZX871](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX871.md): U-Bolt · broken · Feb 11, 1997 · N7229T · Cessna 172A · Main Landing Gear Attach Section > INSPECTION FOUND RT MAIN GEAR U-BOLT BROKEN. PART OF U-BOLT STILL IN NUT. NUT FOUND IN AIRCRAFT. - [SDR 97ZZZX869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX869.md): Angle · cracked · Feb 11, 1997 · N7229T · Cessna 172A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach Section > FOUND BOTH ANGLES CRACKED AFT OF FIREWALL. UPPER NOSE GEAR FITTING ATTACHES TO ANGLES. RIVETS LOOSE IN FITTING. - [SDR 97ZZZX868](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX868.md): Angle · cracked · Feb 11, 1997 · N7229T · Cessna 172A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach Section > FOUND BOTH ANGLES CRACKED AFT OF FIREWALL. UPPER NOSE GEAR FITTING ATTACHES TO ANGLES. RIVETS LOOSE IN FITTING. - [SDR 96ZZZX4962](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4962.md): Support Assy · excess wear · Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING 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. - [SDR 96ZZZX4961](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4961.md): Support Assy · excess wear · Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING 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. - [SDR 96ZZZX4960](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4960.md): Support Assy · excess wear · Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING 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. - [SDR 96ZZZX3775](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3775.md): Support Assy · worn · Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING 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. - [SDR 96ZZZX3699](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3699.md): Support Assy · worn · Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING 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. - [SDR 96ZZZX3693](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3693.md): Support Assy · worn · Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING 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. - [SDR 96ZZZX3692](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3692.md): Support Assy · worn · Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING 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. - [SDR 96ZZZX3691](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3691.md): Support Assy · worn · Jul 5, 1996 · N7558T · Cessna 172A · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING 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. ## 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 = '172A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172a/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.