Cessna 172F

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SDR 2026FA0000806Torque Tube · shearedUPON COMPLETING A PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, NOTICED SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE METAL SKIN THAT RUNS OVER THE CONNECTION POINTS BETWEEN THE HORIZONTAL STAB & ELEVATOR. THE DAMAGE IMPLIED AN OVEREXTENSION OF THE ELEVATOR IN SUCH A WAY WHERE THE METAL SKIN IMPACTED THE CONOct 1, 2026 · N5352R · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2021FA0000403Oil System · bentCERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT WERE PRACTICING STALLS WHEN, AFTER 3 OR 4 STALLS, THE YOKE JAMMED IN THE REAR POSITION AND THE AIRCRAFT WENT INTO A SPIN. AIRCRAFT LOST OVER 700 FEET OF ALTITUDE BEFORE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TNov 2, 2021 · N8388U · Cessna 172F · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 2020FA0000448Spar · crackedAIRCRAFT WAS UNDER AN 2020 ANNUAL INSPECTION. FAA ASI WERE ON SITE PERFORMING AS IA AUDIT. NOTICED A STRUCTURAL CRACK (1/4 INCH) AND GOUGE ON STRUCTURAL ON LOWER CORNER ON SPAR ASSEMBLY-FUSELAGE CENTER SECTION-FORWARD ATTACH POINT, SEE PHOTOS.Oct 16, 2020 · N7770A · Cessna 172F · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 2020FA0000108Fuel Line · chafedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE MAIN FUEL LINE IN THE COCKPIT BELOW THE COPILOT LEFT RUDDER WAS FOUND TO BE CHAFED BY THE RIGHT STEERING ROD. AS THE STEERING ROD STROKES TO COMMAND RUDDER AND NOSE WHEEL POSITION, THE ROD WEARS AGAINST THE FUEL LINE. OUR LINE WAMay 21, 2019 · N8716U · Cessna 172F · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2018FA0000405Servo · bindingELEVATOR AND AILERON SERVO'S STUCK IN FLIGHT. OWNER/PILOT CLEARED WITH FORCE. REMOVED OLD UNIT AND REPLACED WITH MANUFACTURES NEW REPLACEMENT PART. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE AFTER COMPLETE TEST PER MANUFACTURES RECOMMENDATIONS. ELEVATOR SERVO CHANGED PRIOR Sep 22, 2018 · Cessna 172F · Autopilot Main ServoSDR 2013FA0000411Skin · corrodedREMOVED TOP DOOR HINGE BECAUSE OF LOOSE RIVETS. DOOR SKIN .032 VERY CORRODED, NOT VERY MUCH WAS HOLDING THE TOP HINGE ON. RECOMMENDATION IS TO INSPECT AREA MORE CLOSELY DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS.Jul 17, 2013 · N5356R · Cessna 172F · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA130715004Engine · malfunctioned(CAN) DURING DESCENT, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED UNCOMMANDED AS THE TORQUE, FUEL FLOW AND COMPRESSOR SPEED ACCELERATED OVER A 2 SECOND PERIOD. THE ENGINE THEN STABILIZED JUST ABOVE NORMAL OVER THE NEXT 8 TO 10 SECONDS AND THE APPROACH AND LANDING WERE PERFORMED WJul 2, 2013 · Cessna 172F · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA121105027Elt · no test(CAN) WHILE PERFORMING THE ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF THE ELT IAW CAR 571, APPENDIX G. THE PULSE REPITITION RATE OF THE UNIT WAS OK AT THE START OF THE TEST BUT DROPPED BEYOND SPECS BY THE END OF THE 3 MINUTES. ELT REMOVED FROM SERVICE.Nov 5, 2012 · Cessna 172F · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR CA121019005U Bolt · sheared(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF MLG, NOTICED THAT MLG "U" BOLT HAD SHEARED AT THE POINT WHERE THE NUT MEETS THE MLG BLOCK.Oct 18, 2012 · Cessna 172F · Main Landing GearSDR 2011FA0000463Exhaust Riser · damagedEXHAUST SYS WAS INSTALLED IN CONJUNCTION WITH 180 HP CONVERSION. THE NR1 EXHAUST RISER WAS FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY SEVERED APPROX .3750 -.5 INCH BELOW THE WELD LINE AT THE CYLINDER FLANGE.Jun 1, 2011 · N8410U · Cessna 172F · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 2009FA0000749Yoke · brokenTHE ELEVATOR YOKE FAILED AT THE LOWER PORTION SLIGHTLY ABOVE (2 INCHES)THE PUSH PULL TUBE ATTACHMENT,DURING FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK. IT WAS FOUND THAT SERVICE BULLETIN SB SEB01-3 HAD NOT BEEN ACCOMPLISHED. THE YOKE WAS CORRODED INTERNALLY AND FAILED. THERE IS SOMAug 25, 2009 · N8819U · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2009FA0000937Yoke · brokenACFT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE WELD ASSY- YOLK (PN 0511782-16) APPROX 3 INCHES ABOVE THE ELEVATOR CONTROL ROD ATTACH POINT AT THE LOWER BEARING (PN AN200KS4). THIS SEPARATION RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ELEVATOR CONTROL. THIS POTNETIALLY CATASTROAug 22, 2009 · N8819U · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2008FA0000635Engine · power lossAC WAS NOT OPERATING UNDER PART 135, IT WAS UNDER PART 91 FLIGHT WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED. PILOT STATEMENT "ENROUTE, AS WE CRESTED THE MOUNTAINS, THE ENGINE STARTED SPUTTERING, AND RPMS WERE DROPPING. APPLIED CARB HEAT, TRIED SWITCHING BETWEEN FUEL TANKS, MAGNETAug 24, 2008 · N8546U · Cessna 172F · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2007FA0000459Bracket · brokenDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION BRACKET (PN 04140616-1-532). FOUND BROKEN AND CRACKED IN OTHER LOCATIONS. LOCATED UNDER FLOOR CENTER SECTION AT FLIGHT CONTROL BELL CRACK. REPLACED WITH NEW PART. REQUEST INSPECTORS CHECK THIS AREA OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS CAREFULLY Apr 4, 2007 · N8879U · Cessna 172F · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA060405009Engine · making metalOIL SCREEN BYPASS LIGHT CAME ON INFLIGHT. SCREEN INSPECTION FOUND FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS METAL IN QUANTITY.Apr 5, 2006 · Cessna 172F · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR AU510002001Fork · corrodedRT AILERON BELLCRANK FORK CORRODED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AWB 27-1. AIRCRAFT HAS SPENT MOST OF ITS LIFE OUTDOORS.Jun 10, 2005 · Cessna 172F · Aileron Control SystemSDR CA050324008Piston · eroded(CAN) TOP LAND OF PISTON ERODED AWAY AND HOLE BURNED THROUGH PISTON BELOW 3RD RING FROM HEAD OR TOP OF PISTON. PISTON EXPANDED FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SCUFFED AGAINST CYLINDER BARREL, SMEARING SKIRT AND SCORING BARREL. CAUSE APPEARS TO BE DETONATION. PARTS COMar 16, 2005 · Cessna 172F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2005FA0000366Spar · crackedDURING A BORESCOPE INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE RT REAR SPAR AT THE IB FLAP TRACK ATTACH POINT. PROBABLE CAUSE IS FATIGUE. THIS IS A VERY HIGH TIME, AC WITH OVER 13, 000 HOURS TT. IT HAS ALSO BEEN USED AS A FLIGHT TRAINER FOR ITS ENTIRE LIFE. (K)Feb 1, 2005 · N5134F · Cessna 172F · Wing SparSDR 2004FA0000284U Bolt · shearedFOUND U BOLT ON LT MAIN GEAR SHEARED IN THREAD AREA UNDER NUT. PROBABLY NUT WAS OVERTORQUED.Mar 3, 2004 · N5705R · Cessna 172F · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2003FA0000306Baffle · brokenDURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN LOOSE, ALLOWING BAFFLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL STARVATION DURING A DECENT WITH A LOW FUEL QUANTITY AND COULD CAUSE ERRONEOUS FUEL QUANTITY INDICAMar 20, 2003 · N5241F · Cessna 172F · Fuel StorageSDR 2003FA0000291Baffle · brokenDURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN LOOSE, ALLOWING BAFFLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE FUEL TANK. COULD CAUSE FUEL STARVATION DURING DECENT WITH A LOW FUEL QUANTITY AND COULD CAUSE ERRONEOUS FUEL QUANTITY INDICATIONS DUE TO INTEMar 14, 2003 · N5203F · Cessna 172F · Fuel StorageSDR 2003FA0000290Baffle · brokenDURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN LOOSE, ALLOWING BAFFLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL STARVATION DURING A DECENT WITH A LOW FUEL QUANTITY AND COULD CAUSE ERRONEOUS FUEL QUANTITY INDICAMar 14, 2003 · N5134F · Cessna 172F · Fuel StorageSDR CA020530006Bracket · cracked(CAN) DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BELLCRANK BRACKET P/N 0513063-3 IN THE BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY, FRONT DOOR POST WAS CRACKED. THE FORWARD FLANGE OF THE BRACKET WAS CRACKED. A NEW PART WAS INSTALLED USING THE EXISTING RIVET SIZE AND May 16, 2002 · Cessna 172F · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR AU001079Spar · corroded(AUS) WING CENTER SECTION SPAR TO PN 0512124-35 AND PN 0512124-36 LT AND RT DOOR POST CHANNELS HAD ATTACHMENT RIVETS CORRODED WITH RIVET HEADS MISSING. (X)Nov 8, 2000 · Cessna 172F · Wing SparSDR 20000714SH008Adapter · frettedDURING ANNUAL CONDITION INSP, RT ELEVATOR WAS FOUND LOOSE ON THE TORQUE TUBE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE RIVETS HOLDING THE TORQUE TUBE ADAPTER (PN 0532001-35) WERE FRETTING AND IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE LOOSE CONDITION. SUBMITTER STATMar 4, 2000 · N5320R · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control SystemSDR AU990833Bracket · cracked(AUS) ELEVATOR BELLCRANK ATTACHMENT BRACKET SUPPORT CRACKED.Jul 1, 1999 · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control SystemSDR AU990832Spar · corroded(AUS) RIGHT WING MAIN SPAR AND SPAR CAP CONTAINED EXTENSIVE CORROSION. RIBS AND SKIN ALSO CORRODED.May 7, 1999 · Cessna 172F · Wing SparSDR AU980863Fitting · corroded(AUS) LT AND RT AILERON BALANCE WEIGHT ATTACHMENT AREA CORRODED. ALL BALANCE WEIGHT ATTACHMENT RIVETS WERE REMOVED AND 'AN' NUTS AND BOLTS INSTALLED. PART TOTAL CYCLES: 5,343.Jul 14, 1998 · Cessna 172F · AileronsSDR AU980862Spar · cracked(AUS) WING REAR SPAR CRACKED IN WEB RADIUS. THE CRACK WAS CONFIRMED USING DYE PENETRANT NDI. PART TOTAL CYCLES: 5,343.Jul 14, 1998 · Cessna 172F · Wing SparSDR AU980861Disc · corroded(AUS) RT BRAKE DISC SEVERELY RUSTED AND CRACKED AROUND THE DISC AT THE DISC TO SUPPORT HUB WELD.Jul 14, 1998 · Cessna 172F · BrakeSDR 98ZZZX1998Valve · failedAIRCRAFT BROUGHT IN BECAUSE FUEL VALVE WOULD NOT DRAW FROM PROPER TANK. VALVE HAD BEEN WORKED ON 2 TIMES BEFORE BY OTHER SHOPS. OPTED TO REPLACE VALVE WITH NEW PART. A NEW VALVE OBTAINED FROM CESSNA. INSTALLED NEW VALVE AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT THE FUEL OFF. Apr 17, 1998 · N8213U · Cessna 172F · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR 98ZZZX777Piston · mismanufacturedOIL FILTER ADAPTER LONGITUDINAL HOLE IN PISTON DOES NOT INTERSECT HOLES DRILLED THROUGH THE CIRCUMFERENCE. NO OIL IS ALLOWED TO THE FILTER ELEMENT. REPLACED PISTON, OPERATION RETURNED TO NORMAL. SUBMITTER STATED PART WAS NOT MADE ACCORDING TO PRINT.Jan 28, 1998 · N5772R · Cessna 172F · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 97ZZZX4503O-Ring · deterioratedA FUEL ODOR BECAME NOTICEABLE THEN STRONG IN THE CABIN OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE WHOLE FUEL SYSTEM WAS CHECKED AND NO LEAKS WERE VISIBLE. ONLY AFTER A FUEL STAIN (RED MOTOR GAS) WAS SEEN ON THE BELLY WAS THE SEEP TRACED TO THE FUEL (STRAINER SUMP) WHEOct 11, 1997 · N8688U · Cessna 172F · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 97ZZZX4732Torque Tube · corrodedACFT OWNER/PILOT REPORTED TURN COORDINATOR INDICATING 1 FULL BALL OUT OF CENTER AND EXCESSIVE RUDDER PRESS REQUIRED TO HOLD COORDINATION. MX DETERMINED RUDDER WOULD ONLY MOVE IN ONE DIRECTION WHEN MOVED FROM OUTSIDE ACFT. WHEN ATTEMPT MADE TO MOVE THE RUDDEROct 10, 1997 · N7900U · Cessna 172F · Rudder Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX4731Torque Tube · corrodedACFT OWNER/PILOT REPORTED TURN COORDINATOR INDICATING 1 FULL BALL OUT OF CENTER AND EXCESSIVE RUDDER PRESS REQUIRED TO HOLD COORDINATION. MX DETERMINED RUDDER WOULD ONLY MOVE IN ONE DIRECTION WHEN MOVED FROM OUTSIDE ACFT. WHEN ATTEMPT MADE TO MOVE THE RUDDEROct 10, 1997 · N7900U · Cessna 172F · Rudder Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX4641Piston Pin · failedOIL SCREEN FULL OF METAL AND COLLAPSED. FOUND PIN PLUG NR 6 CYLINDER FAILED. PIN PLUG IN NR 2 CYLINDER EXPANDED AND LOOSENED. SUBMITTER STATED ALUMINUM PLUGS ARE SWAGED. MAYBE A RELIEF HOLE TO RELIEVE INTERNAL PRESSURE MIGHT BE CONSIDERED TO PREVENT EXCESSOct 9, 1997 · N8682U · Cessna 172F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX4449Connect Rod · brokenENGINE CONNECTING ROD BROKE AT ROD CAP .25 INCH BEFORE THREAD.Sep 5, 1997 · N8695U · Cessna 172F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX1822Cap · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND LOWER NOSE GEAR STRUT SECURING CAP CRACKED IN HALF AT RT ATTACH POINT. SUSPECT CAUSE IGNORING NOSE GEAR SHIMMY PROBLEMS/LOOSE TORQUE LINKS, AND NOT SERVICING DAMPENER AT SPECIFIED INTERVALS. SUBMITTER STATED ADDRESS SHIMMY PROMar 14, 1997 · N8484U · Cessna 172F · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR AU970086Flap · damaged(AUS) RH FLAP DISTORTED - FLAP HAD A BUILT IN CHORDWISE TWIST OFAPPROXIMATELY 2.5 DEGREES - FLAP HAD BEEN DAMAGED AND REPAIRED ON 23/7/68 - FLAP HAD WORN FLAP TRACKS AND FLAP CONDITION WAS FOUND WHEN THE TRACKS WERE REPLACED WITH NEW ITEMS - INBOARD LOWER FLAPFeb 7, 1997 · Cessna 172F · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 96ZZZX4219Bracket · rivets pulledINVESTIGATION FOR A SAGGING ELEVATOR WITH GUST LOCK IN PLACE, FOUND BRACKET ASSY MOUNTING RIVETS PULLED. BRACKET ASSY IS MOUNT POINT FOR ELEVATOR BELLCRANK. WITH BELLCRANK BRACKET LOOSE, ELEVATOR CABLE GAINS SLACK. LOSS OF EFFECTIVE ELEVATOR CONTROL HAD BEEAug 7, 1996 · N8831U · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX3067Bearing Block · corrodedCOMPLAINT AT ANNUAL THAT AIRCRAFT IS HARD TO STEER. FOUND RUDDER BEARING BLOCKS CORRODED RESTRICTING MOVEMENT OF RUDDER PEDALS. LACK OF LUBRICATION ON RUDDER BAR AT BEARING BLOCKS. REPLACEMENT CESSNA UNITS ARE NO LONGER METAL.May 14, 1996 · N8739U · Cessna 172F · Rudder StructureSDR 96ZZZX2172Bracket · failureFOUND FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ELEVATOR FORWARD BELLCRANK BRACKET. SUSPECT CAUSED BY A STRONG TAIL WIND AT THE TIE-DOWN LOCATION, FLEXING THE ELEVATOR AGAINST THE CONTROL COLUMN LOCK.Mar 27, 1996 · N5682R · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX875Bracket · crackedELEVATOR BELLCRANK ASSY BRACKET FOUND CRACKED. REPLACEMENT PART IS MUCH HEAVIER.Feb 1, 1996 · N5648R · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA960126034Bracket · cracked(CAN)AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THIS AIRCRAFT THE FORWARD ELEVATOR BELLCRANK SUPPORT BRACKET WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE LOCATION IS AT THE LEFT FORWARD ATTACHMENT ANGLE UNDER THE CABIN FLOOR AFT OF THE FUEL S ELECTOR. THE TOP BAR SUPPORTING THE BELLCRANK CENTRE BJan 12, 1996 · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control SystemSDR 95ZZZX6614Valve · defectiveDURING OVERHAUL, THERMOSTATIC BYPASS WAS INSPECTED. IN ADDITION TO CRIMP NUT BEING LOOSE, SNAP RING THAT HOLDS BODY OFF VALVE WAS FOUND TO HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY. DISSASSEMBLY SHOWED SNAP RING WORN APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT AND BRASS PORTION OF PLUNGER THAT IT SNov 1, 1995 · N5700R · Cessna 172F · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR 95ZZZX6152Piston · brokenLOW COMPRESSION ON NR 1 CYLINDER (80/60) FOUND DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. DISCOVERED OIL RING MISSING AND PISTON SKIRT BROKEN OFF. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS CAUSED BY IMPROPER CYLINDER INSTALLATION METHODS.Oct 2, 1995 · N8636U · Cessna 172F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX1465Piston · crackedPISTON CRACKED ON NR 3 CYL. TOTAL TIME SINCE O/H MAJOR, 48 HOURS. CRACK WAS FROM LOWER OIL RING GROOVE UPWARD APPROX 1.5 INCHES. CYLINDER AND ALL COMPONENTS CHECK OUT GOOD. ALL SPECS CHECK GOOD. TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL INSPECTED AND STATED THE FAILED PISTON Mar 21, 1995 · N8677U · Cessna 172F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX941Control Cable · wornCARBURETOR HEAT CABLE IS A SPLIT CABLE. ONE PART CONTROLS FILTER AIR FLOW, OTHER PART CONTROLS HOT AIR, HOT AIR CABLE WORE THROUGH ALL THE WAY WHERE IT EXITS CABLE HOUSING. SUSPECT CAUSED BY CLAMP BEING LOOSE AND BEING IMPROPERLY ALIGNED. CABLE WAS IN GOOD Feb 9, 1995 · N5249F · Cessna 172F · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 95ZZZX804Bracket · crackedRIGHT OUTBOARD GEAR SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED. CRACK IS ON U-BOLT MOUNT HOLE (FORWARD) AND EXTENDS TO OUTBOARD SIDE OF BRACKET. CRACK FOUND DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION. SPECIFIC CAUSE UNKNOWN, BUT MAY BE DUE TO HIGH AIRFRAME HOURS AND THE AIRCRAFT BEING USED ASJan 20, 1995 · N5207F · Cessna 172F · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR 95ZZZX1303Bulkhead · crackedDURING REPLACEMENT OF THE FIREWALL, THE FORWARD BULKHEAD OF THE FRONT DOOR POST BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND CRACKED. THERE WAS A CRACK APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES IN LENGTH WHERE THE ELEVATOR CONTROL BRACKET ATTACHES TO THE BULKHEAD. THE CRACK APPEARS TO HAVE ORIJan 13, 1995 · N7843U · Cessna 172F · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
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