# Cessna 172D

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2072410
- Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA
- Model: 172D
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 105 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Textron Aviation Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 471
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172d

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2024-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-14-03): Autopilot System · Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (STC SA01866WI). Effective Aug 20, 2024
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2011-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-10-09): Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 221 more. Effective Jun 17, 2011
- [AD 2008-26-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-10): Alternate static air source selector valve · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 179 more. Effective Jan 5, 2009
- [AD 2008-02-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-02-18): Pick-up collar support and nylon screws · BRS-172 parachute recovery system (Ballistic Recovery Systems STC SA01679CH or SA01999CH). Effective Feb 28, 2008
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2004-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-19-01): Upper shoulder harness adjusters · Cessna F150G, F150H, F150J and 129 more. Effective Nov 1, 2004
- [AD 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000
- [AD 99-27-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-27-02): Fuel Selector Valves · Cessna 170B, 172, 172A and 36 more. Effective Jan 21, 2000
- [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998
- [AD 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998
- [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997
- [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996
- [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996
- [AD 90-06-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-06-03-R1): Exhaust Heater/Muffler Assembly · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 16 more. Effective Mar 27, 1991
- [AD 79-10-14 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-10-14-R1): Fuel Tank Venting · Cessna 140A, 150, 150A and 172 more. Effective May 30, 1988
- [AD 86-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-24-07): Engine Controls Installation · Cessna 150C, 150D, 150E and 142 more. Effective Jan 7, 1987
- [AD 83-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-17-06): Aileron Balance Weights · Flap actuated aileron droop system (Sierra Industries STC SA1382WE or 5 others). Effective Sep 1, 1983
- [AD 82-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-07-02): Engine Crankcase Breather · Lycoming O-360-A1A engine and Hartzell HC-C2YK-1B/7666A-2… (Avcon Industries STC SA1324CE or 14 others). Effective Apr 8, 1982
- [AD 81-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-15-03): Engine Inlet Air Filters · Replace existing engine induction air filter (Brackett Aero Filters STC SA693CE or SA71GL). Effective Jul 20, 1981
- [AD 79-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-08-03): Electrical System · Cessna 120, 140, 140A and 152 more. Effective Jun 6, 1979
- [AD 77-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-02-09): Wing Flap System · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 61 more. Effective Feb 3, 1977
- [AD 74-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-06-02): AVCON Mufflers · Lycoming 150 and160 hp Model O-320-( ) engine (Williams Robert or Barbara STC SA750CE or 3 others). Effective Mar 18, 1974
- [AD 74-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-04-01): Aft Fuselage Bulkhead Assembly · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 16 more. Effective Feb 12, 1974
- [AD 73-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-23-07): Defective Spar Attachment Fittings · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 68 more. Effective Nov 19, 1973
- [AD 73-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-17-01): Fuel Transfer Pump Placard · Cessna 170, 170A, 170B and 53 more. Effective Aug 16, 1973
- [AD 72-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-07-02): Selector Value Placard · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 8 more. Effective Mar 25, 1972
- [AD 71-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-22-02): Cracks In Nose Gear Fork · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 52 more. Effective Nov 9, 1971
- [AD 71-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-18-01): Fuel Selector Valve Placard · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 16 more. Effective Aug 31, 1971
- [AD 69-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-15-03): Muffler Assembly · Lycoming O-320-A1A, A1B, A3A, A3B or Lycoming O-320-B1A, B1B… (D'Shannon Products STC SA135CE or 8 others). Effective Aug 20, 1969
- [AD 68-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-19-05): Utility Category Placard · Textron 172B, 172C, 172D and 3 more. Effective Sep 13, 1968
- [AD 68-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-17-04): Stall Warning System · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 63 more. Effective Sep 7, 1968

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 87-20-03 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-20-03-R2) (historical): Seat Tracks · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 212 more. Effective Sep 24, 1990
- [AD 86-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-26-04) (historical): Shoulder Harness Adjuster · Cessna Aircraft Company, The 120, 140, 140A and 134 more. Effective Jan 6, 1987

## Information bulletins (advisory) (11)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-18-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-23): Passenger Compartment Equipment - Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC. Folding Jump Seats. Issued Jul 19, 2018
- [SAIB CE-17-25](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-17-25): ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE  Inspections for cracks and corrosion in elevator torque tubes. Issued Aug 25, 2017
- [SAIB CE-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-14): Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09. Issued Jan 25, 2012
- [SAIB CE-10-40R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-40R1): Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanes. Issued Jul 30, 2010
- [SAIB CE-10-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-40) (historical): Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanes. Issued Jul 27, 2010
- [SAIB CE-09-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-42): Lights - Landing Light, Beacon Light and Taxi Light Switch Applications. Issued Jul 24, 2009
- [SAIB CE-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-10): Availability of Secondary Seat Stops for Pilot and Copilot Seats. Issued Feb 5, 2009
- [SAIB CE-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-01): Equipment - Emergency. Issued Oct 21, 2008
- [SAIB CE-01-41R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-41R2): Flight Controls. Issued Oct 1, 2007
- [SAIB CE-01-41R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-41R1) (historical): Cracks in plastic or non-metallic control wheels. Issued Jan 10, 2007

## Registered aircraft (471, first 50)

- [N111MF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111MF): [Field Monica](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIELD%20MONICA), [Los Angeles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angeles), built 1963, S/N 17250162
- [N123AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123AC): [Aerocareers Nfp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROCAREERS%20NFP), [Columbia, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Columbia), built 1962, S/N 17249624
- [N1483V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1483V): [Rankin Kevin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANKIN%20KEVIN), [Maryville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Maryville), S/N 17250241
- [N158AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158AE): [Robinson Bruce A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20BRUCE%20A), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1962, S/N 17249943
- [N159AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N159AE): [Galbari Geno](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GALBARI%20GENO), [Wales, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Wales), S/N 17249954
- [N163MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N163MC): [Criddle Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRIDDLE%20MICHAEL%20J), [Baker, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Baker), built 1963, S/N 17250149
- [N168MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N168MS): [Dahlen S Timothy Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAHLEN%20S%20TIMOTHY%20JR), [Westhampton, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Westhampton), built 1963, S/N 17250564
- [N172VY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172VY): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1963, S/N 17250568
- [N2045Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2045Y): [Air Dakota Flite Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20DAKOTA%20FLITE%20INC), [Hettinger, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Hettinger), built 1962, S/N 17249545
- [N2047Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2047Y): [Mohr Jacob Karl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOHR%20JACOB%20KARL), [Van Wert, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Van%20Wert), built 1962, S/N 17249547
- [N2048Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2048Y): [Iron Horse Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IRON%20HORSE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Omak, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Omak), S/N 17249548
- [N2051Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2051Y): [Momba LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOMBA%20LLC), [New Braunfels, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/New%20Braunfels), built 1962, S/N 17249551
- [N2054Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2054Y): [Petersen Paul R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERSEN%20PAUL%20R), [Eldridge, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Eldridge), built 1962, S/N 17249554
- [N2057Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2057Y): [Cable Land Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CABLE%20LAND%20CO), [Upland, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Upland), built 1962, S/N 17249557
- [N2059Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2059Y): [Olson Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLSON%20MICHAEL%20J), [Kapaa, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Kapaa), built 1962, S/N 17249559
- [N2061Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2061Y): [Bronzestar LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRONZESTAR%20LLC), [Butler, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Butler), built 1962, S/N 17249561
- [N2064Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2064Y): [Rocheleau Adam A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROCHELEAU%20ADAM%20A), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1962, S/N 17249564
- [N2067Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2067Y): [Shankle Christopher](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHANKLE%20CHRISTOPHER), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1962, S/N 17249567
- [N2068Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2068Y): [Furchtenicht Corey L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FURCHTENICHT%20COREY%20L), [Sarona, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Sarona), built 1962, S/N 17249568
- [N2074Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2074Y): [Lloyd Allan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LLOYD%20ALLAN), [Otter, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Otter), built 1962, S/N 17249574
- [N2075Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2075Y): [Campbell Joseph M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMPBELL%20JOSEPH%20M), [Jay Em, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Jay%20Em), built 1962, S/N 17249575
- [N2076Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2076Y): [Osteen Richmond S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSTEEN%20RICHMOND%20S), [Hendersonville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Hendersonville), built 1962, S/N 17249576
- [N2078Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2078Y): [Bell Jason S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20JASON%20S), [Coos Bay, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Coos%20Bay), built 1962, S/N 17249578
- [N2083Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2083Y): [Jackson David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20DAVID%20W), [Prescott Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Prescott%20Valley), built 1962, S/N 17249583
- [N2084Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2084Y): [Monroe, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Monroe), built 1962, S/N 17249584, Registration pending
- [N2087Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2087Y): [Ellsworth Matthew R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLSWORTH%20MATTHEW%20R), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1963, S/N 17249587
- [N2088Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2088Y): [Howell Rebecca Elizabeth](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWELL%20REBECCA%20ELIZABETH), [Elgin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Elgin), built 1962, S/N 17249588
- [N2089Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2089Y): [Sooter Craig A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOOTER%20CRAIG%20A), [Sedgwick, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Sedgwick), built 1962, S/N 17249589
- [N2091Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2091Y): [Cut And Snip Flyers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUT%20AND%20SNIP%20FLYERS%20LLC), [South Weber, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/South%20Weber), built 1962, S/N 17249591
- [N2092Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2092Y): [Niver Michael A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIVER%20MICHAEL%20A), [Plymouth, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Plymouth), built 1962, S/N 17249592
- [N2093Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2093Y): [Agar, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Agar), built 1962, S/N 17249593, Sale reported
- [N2094Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2094Y): [Hill Karl A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILL%20KARL%20A), [Visalia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Visalia), built 1963, S/N 17249594
- [N2095Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2095Y): [Jurca John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JURCA%20JOHN), [Punta Gorda, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Punta%20Gorda), built 1962, S/N 17249595
- [N2097Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2097Y): [Wulff Jonathan P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WULFF%20JONATHAN%20P), [Eaton Rapids, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Eaton%20Rapids), built 1962, S/N 17249597
- [N2098Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2098Y): [Level Altitude LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEVEL%20ALTITUDE%20LLC), [Seward, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Seward), built 1962, S/N 17249598
- [N2105Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2105Y): [Lulays Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LULAYS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Salem, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Salem), built 1962, S/N 17249605
- [N2107Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2107Y): [Osborne Daniel M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSBORNE%20DANIEL%20M), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), S/N 17249607
- [N2108Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2108Y): [Northwest Wings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHWEST%20WINGS%20LLC), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), built 1962, S/N 17249608
- [N2109Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2109Y): [Snyder Chris](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNYDER%20CHRIS), [Olean, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Olean), built 1963, S/N 17249609
- [N21103](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21103): [Mulvany Stephen L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULVANY%20STEPHEN%20L), [Waxahachie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waxahachie), built 1963, S/N 17250301
- [N2111Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2111Y): [Koepplinger Dawn M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOEPPLINGER%20DAWN%20M), [Chesaning, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Chesaning), built 1962, S/N 17249611
- [N2112Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2112Y): [Colorado Flight Center Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLORADO%20FLIGHT%20CENTER%20INC), [Grand Junction, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Grand%20Junction), built 1962, S/N 17249612
- [N2115Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2115Y): [Davis Rodney E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20RODNEY%20E), [Nanty Glo, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Nanty%20Glo), built 1962, S/N 17249615
- [N2118Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2118Y): [S&G Enterprise Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/S%26G%20ENTERPRISE%20INC), [Owensville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Owensville), built 1962, S/N 17249618
- [N2120Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2120Y): [Schwier Joyce M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWIER%20JOYCE%20M), [Benton City, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Benton%20City), S/N 17249620
- [N2121Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2121Y): [Mclanahan John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCLANAHAN%20JOHN%20P), [Culpeper, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Culpeper), built 1963, S/N 17249621
- [N2125Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2125Y): [Palmer Ronald Everett Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALMER%20RONALD%20EVERETT%20TRUSTEE), [Sonoma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonoma), built 1962, S/N 17249625
- [N2129Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2129Y): [Edwards Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDWARDS%20AIR%20LLC), [Raleigh, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Raleigh), built 1962, S/N 17249629
- [N2133Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2133Y): [Bullock John E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BULLOCK%20JOHN%20E%20JR), [Birdseye, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Birdseye), built 1962, S/N 17249633
- [N2134Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2134Y): [Hi Line Flying Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HI%20LINE%20FLYING%20CLUB%20INC), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1962, S/N 17249634

All 471: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172d/aircraft.md

## STCs approved for it (474, first 50)

- [STC SA00019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00019WI): Installation of replacement stabilizer and elevator tips. Curry Aviation LLC
- [STC SA00033WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00033WI): Installation of flap and aileron gap seaps.. Flight Enhancements
- [STC SA00037WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00037WI): Installation of B & C Specialty Products BC100-1 battery.. B & C Specialty Products Inc
- [STC SA00039LB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00039LB): Installation of an Ashtech AV-12 Global Positioning System and a Aero GPS Antenna.. Magellan
- [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer.. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00066SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00066SE): Fabrication of interchangeable float spreader bars.. Aerocet Inc
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA00087NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00087NY): Installation of Cu-Sonde Meteorological Measurement/system models CS-1A or CS-1B; and installation of Cu-Sonde Model CS-1B-RF with AIRDAT-9600.. Aventech Research Inc
- [STC SA00103BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00103BO): Installation of Weemax cabin air vent.. Victor Morrel
- [STC SA00149BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00149BO): Installation of Aircraft Components, Inc. Volt and Vac Alert System, P/N 2044-1. Aircraft Components Inc
- [STC SA00161BO (1 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00161BO%20(1%20OF%203)): Installation of Avidyne Corporation FlightMax 700-00007-( ) EX500 Multi-Function Display.. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00162SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00162SE): Installation of telemetry antennas.. US Dept of Interior
- [STC SA00194BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00194BO): Installation of Aircraft Components, Inc. Landing Gear Warning System for Amphibian Aircraft, P/N 2042. Aircraft Components Inc
- [STC SA00194WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00194WI): Installation of replacement stabilizer and elevator tips. Horton STOL Craft
- [STC SA00211AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00211AT): Installation of carbon steel brake discs that have melonite surface treatment.. Aviation Products, Inc
- [STC SA00215NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00215NY): Installation of CAVU Model AM100 AVMIX engine fuel/air mixture setting system.. CAVU Products Limited
- [STC SA00238SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00238SE): Installation of Aviation Development Corporation's sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SA00243BO (2 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO%20(2%20OF%205)): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).. Icarus Avionics, LLC
- [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000.. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00270WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00270WI): Installation of fiberglass replacement wing tips.. Aircraft Development Co
- [STC SA00279LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00279LA): Installation of Ameri-King AK-950 Global Positioning System Navigation Switching/Annunciator Panel and Associated Equipment. Ameri-King Corporation
- [STC SA00281BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00290BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00290BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Part Number  700-00167-XXX Multi-Function Display and Mounting Tray Assembly Part Number 700-00168-XXX. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00353BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00353BO): Installation of an auto lean system. Flight Enhancements LLC
- [STC SA00393SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00393SE): Installation of the G/S 2500 and G/S2500R Aircraft Security Alarm System.. Protective Technologies Int
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00402SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00402SE): Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed). Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SA00406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00406WI): Installation of replacement flap trailing edge bulbs with AOG Drawing. Athena Aircraft, LLC
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00433](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter Model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. (with Franklin engines). Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00459WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00459WI): Energy absorbing seat.. Impact Dynamics, Inc
- [STC SA00461SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00461SE): Install a Lycoming O-360 series engine and Hartzell, McCauley, or Sensenich propeller. Del-Air
- [STC SA00465NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00465NY): Installation of Meterological Measurement System, Model A1MMS-10, with optional installation of Telemetry Module, Model AIRDAT-9600.. Aventech Research Inc
- [STC SA00520WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00520WI): Installation of engine mount gussets.. Air Plains Services Corporation
- [STC SA00648SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00648SE): Fabrication of R.M.D. Aircraft Lighting, Inc., wing-tip and landing light Kit No. 00190-C.. Knots 2U Ltd.
- [STC SA00671NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00671NY): Installation of AIRDAT Telemetry module.. Aventech Research Inc
- [STC SA00674CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00674CH): Installation of Wipaire 2100 amphibian/seaplane floats.. Wipaire Inc
- [STC SA00678SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00678SE): Installation of J. P. Instruments 8Jimline EGT-100 series primary instruments. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00680SE (3 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(3%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International
- [STC SA00709CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709CH): Installation of replacement wing root vent described by Dwg Nos. 8-30-96-1& 8-30-96-2, no rev, both dtd 8/30/96, or later FAA app rev.. Flight Products, Inc
- [STC SA00709LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709LA): Installation of control wheel. Includes provisions only for a push-to-talk (PTT) switch. Separate FAA approval of PTT switch is required.. Trevor Burward-Hoy
- [STC SA00709SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709SE): Installation of replacement control surface skin panels.. Athena Aircraft, LLC
- [STC SA00728SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00728SE): Installation of various models of the Continental IO360 Engine. Mr. Thomas Anderson

All 474: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172d/stcs.md

## NTSB investigations (335, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN26LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA069), Dec 19, 2025: Cessna 172D (N2536U), Post, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see the blockage in the fuel tank vent tube during the preflight inspection which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ERA24LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA269), Jun 16, 2024: Cessna 172 (N2710U), Eastham, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane’s fuel quantity, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN23FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA187), May 15, 2023: Cessna 172 (N2946U), Chambers, NE, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions at night and his failure to maintain adequate altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA18LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA169), Jun 16, 2018: Cessna 172D (N2777U), Quinton, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR18LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA047), Dec 7, 2017: Cessna 172D (N2351U), Auburn, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA17LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA234), Jul 7, 2017: Cessna 172 (N2492U), Cape Coral, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination with water and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that detected, but did not fully resolve, the water contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB GAA16CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA286), Jun 6, 2016: Cessna 172 (N539MT), Arlington, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the airplane’s right steering rod end, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB GAA16CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA150), Jan 31, 2016: Cessna 172 (N2567U), La Junta, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, and exceed the critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN15LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA292), Jul 3, 2015: Cessna 172D (N2320U), Shenandoah, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during cruise flight.
- [NTSB WPR15LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA077), Jan 4, 2015: Cessna 172D (N2948U), Fresno, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA14LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA147), Mar 8, 2014: Cessna 172D (N2755U), Fairhope, AL, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate separation from a helicopter during the approach to landing, which resulted in an encounter with the helicopter’s trailing vortices, a loss of airplane…
- [NTSB ERA13LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA037), Oct 20, 2012: Cessna 172D (N2879U), Indian Trail, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper use of flaps for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to attain adequate climb airspeed and subsequent collision will trees during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC13CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA003), Oct 8, 2012: Cessna 172D (N8808), Buckland, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff from an off-airport site, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR12LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA189), Apr 28, 2012: Cessna 172D (N2559U), Beckwourth, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA12LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA101), Dec 4, 2011: Cessna 172D (N2344U), Belhaven, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA001), Oct 3, 2010: Cessna 172D (N2593), Durango, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently moving the fuel selector to the OFF position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with this model accident airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA282), May 30, 2010: Cessna 172 (N2723U), Las Cruces, NM, destroyed. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of water contamination in the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing the accident was an inoperative number 5…
- [NTSB CEN10FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA181), Apr 2, 2010: Cessna 172D (N2190Y), Hillsboro, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Impact with the runway pavement for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA372), Jun 27, 2009: Cessna 172D (N172TJ), Shepherdsville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The mechanic's improper inspection of the mixture control cable.
- [NTSB WPR09CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA113), Feb 9, 2009: Cessna 172D (N2404Y), Bow, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board.
- [NTSB ANC08LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA094), Aug 2, 2008: Cessna 172 (N2357U), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose gear.
- [NTSB SEA07CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA168), Jun 10, 2007: Cessna 172D (N2579U), Halls Crossing, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to select suitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA070), Feb 15, 2007: Cessna 172B (N2629U), Stephenville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power during the landing approach due to the pilot's failure to follow the appropriate procedures to preclude carburetor ice in known carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA052), Jan 23, 2007: Cessna 172D (N2599U), Beaver Marsh, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA107), May 2, 2006: Cessna 172D (N2549Y), Lumberton, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing, which resulted in an runway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA191), Sep 19, 2004: Cessna 172D (N2650U), Mountain Home, ID, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high terrain while maneuvering. High terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA141), Jul 24, 2004: Cessna 172D (N2527Y), Morton, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of altitude on final approach which resulted in an improper touchdown point and subsequent runway overrun. A factor was sunglare.
- [NTSB MIA03LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA099), Apr 27, 2003: Cessna 172D (N2371U), South Ponotoc, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain altitude and aircraft control during a low pass over a grass runway, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ground.
- [NTSB NYC02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA024), Nov 2, 2001: Cessna 172D (N36SK), Argyle, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI99LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA320), Sep 4, 1999: Cessna 172D (N2972U), South Wayne, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper selection of an emergency field and failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The cause of the loss of engine power was not determined.
- [NTSB FTW99LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA167), Jun 12, 1999: Cessna 172D (N2460Y), Jonesboro, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and her delayed aborted takeoff. Factors were the high density altitude and the tall grass on the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA059), Apr 10, 1999: Cessna 172D (N2650U), Glenns Ferry, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid wires crossing the river. Factors included: transmission wires; inattention of both pilots to the aircraft's flight path; and the pilots' low-altitude…
- [NTSB FTW99LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA091), Mar 4, 1999: Cessna 172D (N2645U), Homer, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of fuel moving away from the fuel supply outlets. Factors were the low fuel level and the turbulence.
- [NTSB SEA98LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA189), Sep 29, 1998: Cessna 172D (N2479Y), Ronan, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during liftoff from a soft field takeoff. Factors include high density alttiude.
- [NTSB NYC98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA195), Sep 20, 1998: Cessna 172D (N2482U), Louisville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection of the airplane before his first solo flight, and inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor, which resulted in fuel…
- [NTSB IAD98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA064), May 30, 1998: Cessna 172D (N2507Y), Beverly, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW98LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA133), Feb 25, 1998: Cessna 172D (N2526U), El Paso, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots improper compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI96LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA350), Sep 22, 1996: Cessna 172D (N904SW), Germantown Hill, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate fuel supply and his misjudging distance and altitude. The trees were a factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA143), May 20, 1996: Cessna 172D (N2814U), Vilarica, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) during a go-around resulting in an in-flight loss of control (inadvertent stall), and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing…
- [NTSB CHI96LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA105), Mar 12, 1996: Cessna 172 (N2966U), Camp Lake, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees that were located beside the runway.
- [NTSB ATL96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA060), Mar 9, 1996: Cessna 172D (N2681U), Macon, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA089), Mar 2, 1996: Cessna 172D (N2456U), Hawthorne, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an instrument approach.
- [NTSB LAX96FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA121), Feb 26, 1996: Cessna 172D (N2598U), Julian, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation, low clouds, fog, and mountain…
- [NTSB BFO96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA041), Jan 28, 1996: Cessna 172D (N2315U), Rineyville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA023), Oct 22, 1995: Cessna 172D (N2848U), Pryor, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE HIGH WIND AND THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT IN ATTEMPTING THE FLIGHT.
- [NTSB FTW95LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA391), Sep 7, 1995: Cessna 172D (N2519U), Prim, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO INITIATE A FLARE DUE TO THE FRACTURE OF THE YOKE ASSEMBLY, AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED…
- [NTSB BFO95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA076), Aug 5, 1995: Cessna 172D (N2418Y), Hague, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY DURING THE LANDING. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE CROSSWIND AND THE PROXIMITY OF TALL CORN (CROP) TO THE NARROW RUNWAY.
- [NTSB SEA95LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA087), May 1, 1995: Cessna 172 (N2548Y), Twisp, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A NOSE LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY BOLT (NO COTTER KEY INSTALLED) BY UNKNOWN MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. THIS LED TO A FAILURE OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR STEERING AND SUBSEQUENT…
- [NTSB FTW95FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA349), Apr 24, 1995: Cessna 172D (N2587Y), Tsaile, AZ, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF MOUNTAIN FLYING EXPERIENCE AND THE RISING TERRAIN.
- [NTSB SEA95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA071), Mar 25, 1995: Cessna 172D (N6600T), Lake Oswego, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN ON THE SURFACE OF THE WATER.

All 335: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172d/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (215, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20251219018799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251219018799I), Dec 19, 2025: Cessna 172D (N2536U), Post, TX, Substantial damage. On December 19, 2025, at 1545 CDT, a Cessna 172D aircraft bearing registration number N2536U, registered to a private owner, impacted terrain after engine…
- [Incident 20250621013919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250621013919I), Jun 21, 2025: Cessna 172D (N2535Y), Corsicana, TX, No damage. On June 21, 2025, at approximately 1455 pm central daylight time (CST), a Cessna, [privacy data omitted] took off from grand prairie municipal airport (gpm)…
- [Incident 20241011018549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241011018549I), Oct 11, 2024: Cessna 172D (N2663U), Memphis, MO, No damage. The pilot stated he was in cruise flight on the second leg of a cross country flight. The pilot heard a thump and the engine ran rough, lost power, and started…
- [Accident 20240616007409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240616007409A), Jun 16, 2024: Cessna 172D (N2710U), Chatham, MA, Substantial damage. On June 16, 2024, at approximately 15:40, a Cessna 172D departed from Chatham Municipal Airport (kcqx) on a aerial sightseeing tour with two passengers onboard…
- [Accident 20230515006129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230515006129A), May 15, 2023: Cessna 172D (N2946U), Chambers, NE, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Evidence at the accident site was consistent with the airplane impacting terrain in a slight nose down, wings level attitude. The initial impact point was…
- [Incident 20221017017949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221017017949I), Oct 17, 2022: Cessna 172D (N2414Y), Carmi, IL, Minor damage. On final to Carmi runway 36, aircraft encountered gusty winds of changing direction. Aircraft lost altitude over runway and propeller impacted runway and…
- [Incident 20220917015839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220917015839I), Sep 17, 2022: Cessna 172D (N2671U), Front Royal, VA, No damage. On September 17, 2022, at approximately 1044 local time, aircraft [privacy data omitted], a Cessna 172D, made an emergency landing on interstate 66 west. The…
- [Incident 20210220000309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210220000309I), Feb 20, 2021: Cessna 172D (N2479Y), Savannah, GA, No damage. On February 20, 2021 at approximately 1139 eastern standard time, N2479Y, a 1962 Cessna 172D, was involved in an incident at Savannah/Hilton Head International…
- [Incident 20190830011589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190830011589I), Aug 30, 2019: Cessna 172D (N2540U), Sherman, TX, Minor damage. On August 30, 2019 at 1043 CDT, a Cessna 172D, N2540U, s/n 17250140, owned by en volant investments LLC, 8088 park lane, #1410, dallas, TX, 75231, had an…
- [Incident 20190506004129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190506004129I), May 6, 2019: Cessna 172D (N2568U), Grants, NM, Minor damage. On may 06, 2019, at 1400 MST, a Cessna 172, N2568U, registered to [privacy data omitted], ground looped while landing on rwy 31 at Grants-millan municipal…
- [Accident 20180616008029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180616008029A), Jun 16, 2018: Cessna 172D (N2777U), New Kent, VA, Destroyed. The pilot arrived to preflight around 2PM. He was observed via camera footage and from line service conducting preflight. It was noticed he spent atleast 20…
- [Incident 20180317002879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180317002879I), Mar 17, 2018: Cessna 172D (N2731U), Geneva, OH, No damage. Enroute from lpr to vgc at 9,000FT pilot experienced engine power loss. Reported emergency to airtraffic and requested nearest airport. Pilot landed dead stick…
- [Accident 20171207022819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171207022819A), Dec 7, 2017: Cessna 172D (N2351U), Auburn, WA, Substantial damage. On approach to rnwy 16, nose of aircraft veered sharply to left. The PIC corrected with right rudder. At that time the PIC also noted he had zero aileron…
- [Incident 20170730024779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170730024779I), Jul 30, 2017: Cessna 172D (N2762U), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. On 30 jul 17 mishap aircraft had loud noise followed by extreme engine vibration during cruise at 2,100' MSL. Pilot initiated proper procedures for a forced…
- [Accident 20170707008979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170707008979A), Jul 7, 2017: Cessna 172D (N2492U), Cape Coral, FL, Substantial damage. On July 07, 2017 at approximated 0950 local time, a Cessna, 172D aircraft struck a power line 15 minutes after take off from Page Field (fmy) airport due to…
- [Incident 20160628020929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160628020929I), Jun 28, 2016: Cessna 172D (N2700U), St Cloud, FL, No damage. Pilot rented this aircrfat to built time towards his next certificate. While in cruise flight the PIC noticed that the oil pressure indication was high and…
- [Incident 20160531009659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160531009659I), May 31, 2016: Cessna 172D (N2436U), Weston, ME, Minor damage. Departed princeton, Maine to Houlton, Maine. Ground run was good. Flying between 4000 and 4500 feet MSL. All engine instruments and gages where showing in the…
- [Accident 20160130004289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160130004289A), Jan 30, 2016: Cessna 172D (N2567U), La Junta, CO, Substantial damage. On January 30, 2016 at approximately 1815 MST, N2567U, a Cessna model 172D aircraft was substantially damaged during an attempted takeoff from La Junta…
- [Accident 20150703010199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150703010199A), Jul 3, 2015: Cessna 172D (N2320U), Shenandoah, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft has just been through annual inspection and this was first flight. Preflight inspection and engine run-up were conducted as usual with no…
- [Incident 20150328003949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150328003949I), Mar 28, 2015: Cessna 172D (N2567U), Mesquite, TX, No damage. N2567U was on short final when the engine quit. Pilot flared onto the grass prior to the runway. No damage or injuries. Pilot restarted the engine and taxied…
- [Accident 20150103000299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150103000299A), Jan 3, 2015: Cessna 172D (N2948U), Fresno, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft reported it was experiencing engine trouble on decent. While looking for a place to land the aircraft struck power lines and came to rest on the bank…
- [Incident 20140724011489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140724011489I), Jul 24, 2014: Cessna 172D (N2574Y), Santa Fe, NM, Minor damage. On July 24, 2014, at 0835 MST, a Cessna 172D, N2574Y, [privacy data omitted] landed in a field 1.5 miles from Santa Fe Municipal Airport in Santa Fe, new…
- [Accident 20140308002589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140308002589A), Mar 8, 2014: Cessna 172D (N2755U), Fairhope, AL, Destroyed. N2755U entered the traffic pattern on a left downwind to runway 19 at kcqf. The winds were out of the south at approximately 5 -7 knots. A CH-53 helicopter was…
- [Incident 20131020023929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131020023929I), Oct 20, 2013: Cessna 172D (N311AA), Frankfort, KY, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted], A recently certificated private pilot with approximately 50 hours total time and zero experience in CE-172 aircraft flew the aircraft…
- [Incident 20130824018269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130824018269I), Aug 24, 2013: Cessna 172D (N2540U), Lake Dallas, TX, Minor damage. Attempted takeoff from runway 18 at lakeview airport, Lake Dallas, TX. Upon rotation aircraft got airborne approximately 1 foot and then returned to the…
- [Accident 20121020022489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121020022489A), Oct 20, 2012: Cessna 172D (N2879U), Indian Trail, NC, Substantial damage. October 20, 2012, PIC [privacy data omitted] of N2879U, CE-172-D took off from airport 28A on runway 22. A total of four persons were on board. One pilot and 3…
- [Accident 20121007023369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121007023369A), Oct 7, 2012: Cessna 172D (N8808), Candle, AK, Destroyed. 10/7/12 PIC fairbanks and one pax departed otz landed at Candle 2 (AK75) took off from AK75, landing at an old mining camp approx 8 miles south of Candle, Ak…
- [Accident 20120428008389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120428008389A), Apr 28, 2012: Cessna 172D (N2559U), Beckwourth, CA, Substantial damage. The aircraft attempted to depart a 2400' private dirt airstrip located near Beckwourth, CA. The pilot departed northbound on a heading of 010 degrees,…
- [Accident 20111204027189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111204027189A), Dec 4, 2011: Cessna 172D (N2344U), Belhaven, NC, Substantial damage. Aircraft was making a left turn returning to the airport, when the engine suddenly quit. The pilot continued his left turn trying to return to the airport. He…
- [Incident 20111030026749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111030026749I), Oct 30, 2011: Cessna 172D (N237DT), Pell City, AL, Minor damage. After successfully landing at St Clair County Airport (plr), aircraft struck hangar with right wing during taxi operation. Pilot inadvertently added power as…
- [Incident 20110722017809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110722017809I), Jul 22, 2011: Cessna 172D (N2879U), Indian Trail, NC, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted], Was practicing emergency procedures with a student. Upon reduction of power to simulate engine failure the student selected a dirt road…
- [Accident 20101003048549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101003048549A), Oct 3, 2010: Cessna 172D (N2593), Durango, CO, Destroyed. Pilot tookoff and as soon as he ceared the airport enviromnt at 200 feet the enging quit, he glided to the spot of impact into a brush patch and bounced to…
- [Accident 20100530035459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100530035459A), May 30, 2010: Cessna 172D (N2723U), Las Cruces, NM, Destroyed. At 1500 MDT on may 30, 2010, N2723U, a Cessna 172, crashed on airport property at the Las Cruces, NM airport. The aircraft had departed on a local sight seeing…
- [Accident 20100402030739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100402030739A), Apr 2, 2010: Cessna 172D (N2190Y), Hillsboro, OH, Destroyed, 1 fatal. At approximately 2240 EDT on 04/01/2010, john j. winkelman, jr removed aircraft N2190Y from the main hangar at Highland County Airport (hoc), Hillsboro, Ohio…
- [Accident 20090627011559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090627011559A), Jun 27, 2009: Cessna 172D (N172TJ), Louisville, KY, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft departed Blue Lick (07KY) on a heading of 140 degrees and cruise altitude between 1700 to 1800 MSL. At which the aircraft loss power and the…
- [Accident 20090208001499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090208001499A), Feb 8, 2009: Cessna 172D (N2404Y), Bow, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot departed kbvs to pick up passenger in orcas island. Dropped passenger off at kbli. Pilot was returning from bellingham when aircraft lost engine power.…
- [Accident 20080801843069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080801843069A), Aug 1, 2008: Cessna 172D (N2357U), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) The airman was attempting to land on runway 25 at Merrill Field. As the aircraft was getting close to landing the aircraft pitched up and rolled into a…
- [Incident 20070728016859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070728016859I), Jul 28, 2007: Cessna 172D (N2423U), Fairbanks, AK, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft made a normal landing on runway 1R at fai and after deceleration to about 30 mph, the aircraft veered hard left, and the nose landing gear…
- [Accident 20070610009479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070610009479A), Jun 10, 2007: Cessna 172D (N2579U), Clay Hills, UT, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] departed the blanding, UT (kbdg) airport on 06/10/07 around 0830 to fly to Clay Hills. When he arrived at Clay Hills…
- [Accident 20070215001269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070215001269A), Feb 15, 2007: Cessna 172D (N2629U), Stephenville, TX, Destroyed. (-23) On February 15, 2007 at 1144AM (CST) a CE-172, N2629U, owned and operated by the pilot [privacy data omitted] crashed during final approach to…
- [Accident 20070123001259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070123001259A), Jan 23, 2007: Cessna 172D (N2599U), Beaver Marsh, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) Lost power for unknown reason. Notified zse of problem while under flight following. Attempted carb-heat application, changed throttle setting and…
- [Accident 20060502011799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060502011799A), May 2, 2006: Cessna 172D (N2549Y), Lumberton, NJ, Substantial damage. (-23) The student was attempting his fifth solo flight. His last solo flight was on 09/08/2005. The student has a total of about 1.4 hrs of solo time in four…
- [Incident 20050824018559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050824018559I), Aug 24, 2005: Cessna 172D (N2445Y), Bedford, MA, Minor damage. (-23) At approximately 1130 hrs local, PIC landed at bed and requested instructions to taxi to the signature ramp (FBO). Ground control instructed and gave…
- [Incident 20050424006979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050424006979I), Apr 24, 2005: Cessna 172D (N2607U), Kansas City, MO. (-23) The aircraft departed muskegon county airport (kmkg), muskegon, mi at approximately 1800 UTC with a planned fuel stop at Kansas City charles b. wheeler…
- [Accident 20040919024129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040919024129A), Sep 19, 2004: Cessna 172D (N2650U), Mountain Home, ID, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On September 19, 2004, about 1730, Mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172D, N2650U, piloted by david howard chitwood, collided with mountainous terrain…
- [Accident 20040723014979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040723014979A), Jul 23, 2004: Cessna 172D (N2527Y), Morton, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft landed Morton airport and went off end of runway into brush.
- [Incident 20030429024179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030429024179I), Apr 29, 2003: Cessna 172D (N904SW), Lowell, MI, Minor damage. (-23) Making fwd slips no flap landings with student, landed too fast w/o sufficient power reduction, insufficient runway to make go-around (obstructions at…
- [Accident 20030427008499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030427008499A), Apr 27, 2003: Cessna 172D (N2371U), Randolph, MS, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot lost control of aircraft near ground.
- [Accident 20011102029649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011102029649A), Nov 2, 2001: Cessna 172D (N36SK), Argyle, NY, No damage. (-23) Aircraft departed runway 21 at Argyle airport, and on climb out, the engine cowl oil access door popped open. At approx. 100-150 feet AGL, Mr. Fogg…
- [Incident 20010516011489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010516011489I), May 16, 2001: Cessna 172D (N2361U), Glade Park, CO, Minor damage. (-23)Original departure eagle, CO, destination bullforg, ut with 5 hours of fuel on board. Flight from eagle to bullfrog 2 hours and 30 minutes. Return flight…

All 215: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172d/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (37)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2026FA0000049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000049), Jan 21, 2026: BRACKET. DENTED. ELEVATOR STOP BOLT BRACKET COMPROMISED DUE TO EXCESSIVE FORCE / WIND DAMAGE, CAUSING THE LOWER ELEVATOR STOP BOLT TO BREAK THE NUT PLATE AND INDENT THE BRACKET 
- [SDR 2024FA0000458](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000458), Apr 11, 2024: SPAR. CORRODED. FOUND MAJOR INTERGRANULAR CORROSION ON BOTH REAR WING ATTACH POINTS . BLOCK BEARING P/N 0512122. WINGS WERE REMOVED FOR RESTORATION. FURTHER FLIGHT WOULD HAVE L
- [SDR 2024FA0000307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000307), Apr 10, 2024: FUEL TANK. BROKEN. REMOVED THE RH FUEL TANK TO FACILITATE OTHER MAINTENANCE. FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN. THE BAFFLE WAS ABLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE THE TANK. T
- [SDR 2022FA0000535](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000535), Sep 20, 2022: PISTON ROD. BROKEN. THE THREADED END OF THE RIGHT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON ROD SNAPPED OFF WHILE BLEEDING THE BRAKES. THE SEATS WERE OUT OF THE AIRCRAFT FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION S
- [SDR 2020FA0000498](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000498), Nov 13, 2020: SPAR. CRACKED. CRACK & BUCKLE AT THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FORWARD SPAR CENTER LIGHTENING HOLE AT 1/4" TO 1/2" LONG. PROBABLY RELATED TO DAMAGE ON THE RIGHT INBOARD HORIZONTAL
- [SDR 2014FA0000268](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000268), Apr 12, 2014: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE STUCK HARD AT FULL LIFT POSITION. REMOVED CYLINDER. FOUND CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED AND WAS BEYOND REPAIR. CYLINDER ASSY HAD 286 HRS OPE
- [SDR 2008FA0000202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000202), Mar 28, 2008: MOUNT. WRONG PART. AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF AC FIREWALL ATTACH ASSEMBLIES (ENGINE MOUNTS) THAT WERE NOT FAA-PMA APPROVED. THE MIDO ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE OWNER OF MFG CONCERNING THI
- [SDR CA080121006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080121006), Dec 18, 2007: CAP. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSP OF THE NOSE GEAR ASSY AND OLEO, THE OLEO CAP WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED .1875 IN FROM THE RADIUS OF THE END FLANGE.
- [SDR 2007FA0000874](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000874), Jul 28, 2007: ROD END. BROKEN. LT SIDE STEERING ROD WITH 215.92 HRS SINCE NEW HAD THE REAR BALL END THAT ATTACHES TO THE RT RUDDER BAR ASSY BREAK. THE BALL ROD END BROKE AND LEFT THE T/R STEE
- [SDR CA070419005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070419005), Apr 12, 2007: BRACKET. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, BOTH RUDDER HINGE BRACKETS WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED. RUDDER WAS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED AFTER REPAIRS. PN 0531018-1 AND 0531
- [SDR 2007FA0000186](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000186), Feb 22, 2007: BUSHING. LOOSE. BRONZE BUSHING, VERY LOOSE IN DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK AND DISTRIBUTOR ARM WAS CONTACTING PINS IN BLOCK. MAG WOULD NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. (K)
- [SDR CA070110003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070110003), Dec 20, 2006: TORQUE LINK. CRACKED. (CAN) PRIOR TO INSTALLATION ON AIRCRAFT, NOSE GEAR SHOCK STRUT ASSEMBLY WAS THOROUGHLY INSPECTED. SEVERAL CRACKS WERE FOUND ON UPPER TORQUE LINK. NEW MFG PART W
- [SDR 2006FA0000499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000499), Apr 11, 2006: CYLINDER. CRACKED. NR 1 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED DUE TO A CRACK .75 AROUND STEEL BARREL. IT APPEARS THAT AN OIL CONTROL RING BROKE AND EVENTUALLY DESTROYED THE PISTON AND JAMMED BETWE
- [SDR 2004FA0000293](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000293), Mar 5, 2004: RETAINER. WORN. FOUND PN 24077, UPPER VALVE SPRING RETAINER WORN OUT ALLOWING VALVE SPRING TO BYPASS IT. CAUSED LOSS OF STATIC RPM AND SOME ROUGHNESS OCCASIONALLY.
- [SDR 2004FA0000292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000292), Mar 5, 2004: RETAINER. FAILED. FOUND UPPER VALVE RETAINER ABOUT 09 PERCENT WORN THROUGH BY OUTER SPRING (PN 625958) BUT HAD NOT FAILED YET. PN 24077 UPPER VALVE SPRING RETAINER.
- [SDR CA020916005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020916005), Aug 2, 2002: WIRE ROPE. BROKEN. (CAN) ON TAKEOFF RUN, AT APPROXIMATELY 2 FT OFF THE WATER, A/C SETTLED BACK DOWN DUE TO UNSTABLE AIR. A NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE A/C BECAME VERY UNSTABLE. ABORTE
- [SDR 2002FA0000697](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000697), May 13, 2002: SELECTOR VALVE. MISINSTALLED. SPRING WAS INSTALLED BACKWARD. FUEL WOULD NOT SHUT OFF LEFT TANK. TO PREVENT RECURRENCE VALVE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER OVERHAUL.
- [SDR AUS20011228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011228), Nov 19, 2001: WHEEL. FAILED. (AUS) PILOTS CONTROL WHEEL BROKE INTO SEVERAL PIECES. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE COPILOTS CONTROL WHEEL CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS.
- [SDR CA010727034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010727034), Jul 19, 2001: RHEOSTAT. FAILED. (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE ELCTRICAL SYSTEM THE RHEOSTAT BEGAN SMOKING.
- [SDR 2001FA0000139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000139), Jul 9, 2001: PISTON. CRACKED. DURING REPAIRS TO CYCL NR 4 FOR LOW COMPRESSION FOUND 1INCH CRACK IN PISTON SKIRT STARTING AT BOTTOM OF PISTON.
- [SDR SW15200112284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SW15200112284), May 17, 2001: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. FORWARD PROPELLER BULKHEAD HAS BEEN CRACKING WITH MINIMAL HOURS. BOLTS HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED AND SAFETY WIND.
- [SDR CA000712031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000712031), Jun 23, 2000: HUB. CORRODED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. (X)
- [SDR AU000849](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000849), Apr 23, 2000: EXHAUST VALVE. SEIZED. (AUS) NR 4 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE STUCK IN VALVE GUIDE. (X)
- [SDR CA971010008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971010008), Sep 27, 1997: CARBURETOR. FAILED. (CAN) DURING CRUISE THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SUFFER POWER LOSS WITHOUT WARNING. EMERGENCY LANDING WAS CARRIED OUT. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND FUEL POURING FROM THE
- [SDR 97ZZZX4817](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4817), Aug 25, 1997: WHEEL. BROKE. PILOT CONTROL YOKE BROKE, LEFT SIDE BOTTOM, IN LANDING FULL STALL CONDITION. PLASTIC MAY HAVE AGED. AIRCRAFT IS A 1962 MODEL AND HAS BEEN PARKED OUTSIDE MOST OF
- [SDR 97ZZZX3476](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3476), Jul 28, 1997: SUPPORT. CRACKED. DURING REMOVAL FOR OIL PUMP AD COMPLIANCE, FOUND TWO OF THE THREE SUPPORT FINGERS CONNECTING THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR CONTROL CABLE CRACKED AT THE THREE-FINGER JU
- [SDR AU970350](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970350), Apr 11, 1997: HUB. CRACKED. (AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED IN AREA OF NO1 BLADE BOLT HOLES - REWORK OF HUB REVEALED ONE MAIN CRACK APPROXIMATELY 15.875MM (0.625IN) LONG TOGETHER WITH THREE SU
- [SDR 97ZZZX1365](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1365), Mar 1, 1997: BRACKET. LOOSE RIVETS. INSPECTION FOUND BOTTOM ATTACHMENT BRACKET FOR RUDDER BOLTS TO HAVE LOOSE RIVETS. SUBMITTER STATED THIS WAS THIRD ONE THIS YEAR.
- [SDR AU961212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961212), Aug 27, 1996: SWITCH. FAULTY. (AUS) ELT `G' SWITCH FAULTY
- [SDR AU960783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960783), May 13, 1996: BLOCK. CORRODED. (AUS) CENTRE WING SPAR BEARING BLOCK CONTAINS SEVERE INTERGRANNULAR EXFOLIATION CORROSION
- [SDR 95ZZZX5998](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5998), Oct 5, 1995: CAP. FAILED. NLG STRUT CAP THAT HOLDS STRUT HOUSING TO ENGINE MOUNT, FAILED. FOUND BOLT MISSING. SUSPECT HARD LANDING AFTER BOLT CAME LOOSE AS CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
- [SDR 95ZZZX6439](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6439), Sep 25, 1995: SPAR ASSY. CRACKED. FOUND 2 CRACKS AT LIGHTENING HOLE IN CENTER SECTION OF FRONT SPAR AND REINFORCEMENT SPAR OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. SUSPECT CAUSE - IMPROPER GROUND HANDLING. REC
- [SDR 95ZZZX6438](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6438), Sep 25, 1995: SPAR ASSY. CRACKED. FOUND 2 CRACKS AT LIGHTENING HOLE IN CENTER SECTION OF FRONT SPAR AND REINFORCEMENT SPAR OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. SUSPECT CAUSE - IMPROPER GROUND HANDLING. REC
- [SDR 95ZZZX6007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6007), Sep 18, 1995: AILERON. RIVET FAULTY. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND 6 RIVET HEADS MISSING ON LOWER SKIN OF RIGHT AILERON WHERE BALANCE WEIGHTS ARE ATTACHED AND SKIN WAS LOOSE. FOUND ONE RIVET NEXT
- [SDR 95ZZZX6006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6006), Sep 18, 1995: AILERON. RIVET FAULTY. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND 6 RIVET HEADS MISSING ON LOWER SKIN OF RIGHT AILERON WHERE BALANCE WEIGHTS ARE ATTACHED AND SKIN WAS LOOSE. FOUND ONE RIVET NEXT
- [SDR 95ZZZX5941](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5941), Sep 7, 1995: ENGINE. FAILED. AFTER 40 MINUTES OF CRUISE FLIGHT TO 3,000 FEET MSL, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. ABOUT 80 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, ON SHORT FINAL TO A HAY FIELD, THE CONTROL WHEEL BRO
- [SDR 95ZZZX5940](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5940), Sep 7, 1995: CONTROL WHEEL. BROKE. AFTER 40 MINUTES OF CRUISE FLIGHT TO 3,000 FEET MSL, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. ABOUT 80 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, ON SHORT FINAL TO A HAY FIELD, THE CONTROL WHEEL BRO

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