# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 172F

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

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- [SDR 2026FA0000806](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000806.md): Torque Tube · sheared · Oct 1, 2026 · N5352R · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control System
  > UPON 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 CON
- [SDR 2021FA0000403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000403.md): Oil System · bent · Nov 2, 2021 · N8388U · Cessna 172F · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > CERTIFIED 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 T
- [SDR 2020FA0000448](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000448.md): Spar · cracked · Oct 16, 2020 · N7770A · Cessna 172F · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > AIRCRAFT 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.
- [SDR 2020FA0000108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000108.md): Fuel Line · chafed · May 21, 2019 · N8716U · Cessna 172F · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > DURING 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 WA
- [SDR 2018FA0000405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000405.md): Servo · binding · Sep 22, 2018 · Cessna 172F · Autopilot Main Servo
  > ELEVATOR 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
- [SDR 2013FA0000411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000411.md): Skin · corroded · Jul 17, 2013 · N5356R · Cessna 172F · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > REMOVED 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.
- [SDR CA130715004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130715004.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Jul 2, 2013 · Cessna 172F · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (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 W
- [SDR CA121105027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121105027.md): Elt · no test · Nov 5, 2012 · Cessna 172F · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (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.
- [SDR CA121019005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121019005.md): U Bolt · sheared · Oct 18, 2012 · Cessna 172F · Main Landing Gear
  > (CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF MLG, NOTICED THAT MLG "U" BOLT HAD SHEARED AT THE POINT WHERE THE NUT MEETS THE MLG BLOCK.
- [SDR 2011FA0000463](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000463.md): Exhaust Riser · damaged · Jun 1, 2011 · N8410U · Cessna 172F · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > EXHAUST 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.
- [SDR 2009FA0000749](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000749.md): Yoke · broken · Aug 25, 2009 · N8819U · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control System
  > THE 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 SOM
- [SDR 2009FA0000937](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000937.md): Yoke · broken · Aug 22, 2009 · N8819U · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control System
  > ACFT 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 CATASTRO
- [SDR 2008FA0000635](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000635.md): Engine · power loss · Aug 24, 2008 · N8546U · Cessna 172F · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > AC 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, MAGNET
- [SDR 2007FA0000459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000459.md): Bracket · broken · Apr 4, 2007 · N8879U · Cessna 172F · Rudder Control System
  > DURING 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
- [SDR CA060405009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060405009.md): Engine · making metal · Apr 5, 2006 · Cessna 172F · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > OIL SCREEN BYPASS LIGHT CAME ON INFLIGHT. SCREEN INSPECTION FOUND FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS METAL IN QUANTITY.
- [SDR AU510002001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002001.md): Fork · corroded · Jun 10, 2005 · Cessna 172F · Aileron Control System
  > RT AILERON BELLCRANK FORK CORRODED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AWB 27-1. AIRCRAFT HAS SPENT MOST OF ITS LIFE OUTDOORS.
- [SDR CA050324008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050324008.md): Piston · eroded · Mar 16, 2005 · Cessna 172F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (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 CO
- [SDR 2005FA0000366](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000366.md): Spar · cracked · Feb 1, 2005 · N5134F · Cessna 172F · Wing Spar
  > DURING 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)
- [SDR 2004FA0000284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000284.md): U Bolt · sheared · Mar 3, 2004 · N5705R · Cessna 172F · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > FOUND U BOLT ON LT MAIN GEAR SHEARED IN THREAD AREA UNDER NUT. PROBABLY NUT WAS OVERTORQUED.
- [SDR 2003FA0000306](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000306.md): Baffle · broken · Mar 20, 2003 · N5241F · Cessna 172F · Fuel Storage
  > DURING 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 INDICA
- [SDR 2003FA0000291](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000291.md): Baffle · broken · Mar 14, 2003 · N5203F · Cessna 172F · Fuel Storage
  > DURING 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 INTE
- [SDR 2003FA0000290](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000290.md): Baffle · broken · Mar 14, 2003 · N5134F · Cessna 172F · Fuel Storage
  > DURING 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 INDICA
- [SDR CA020530006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020530006.md): Bracket · cracked · May 16, 2002 · Cessna 172F · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (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
- [SDR AU001079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001079.md): Spar · corroded · Nov 8, 2000 · Cessna 172F · Wing Spar
  > (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)
- [SDR 20000714SH008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000714SH008.md): Adapter · fretted · Mar 4, 2000 · N5320R · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control System
  > DURING 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 STAT
- [SDR AU990833](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990833.md): Bracket · cracked · Jul 1, 1999 · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control System
  > (AUS) ELEVATOR BELLCRANK ATTACHMENT BRACKET SUPPORT CRACKED.
- [SDR AU990832](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990832.md): Spar · corroded · May 7, 1999 · Cessna 172F · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) RIGHT WING MAIN SPAR AND SPAR CAP CONTAINED EXTENSIVE CORROSION. RIBS AND SKIN ALSO CORRODED.
- [SDR AU980863](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980863.md): Fitting · corroded · Jul 14, 1998 · Cessna 172F · Ailerons
  > (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.
- [SDR AU980862](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980862.md): Spar · cracked · Jul 14, 1998 · Cessna 172F · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) WING REAR SPAR CRACKED IN WEB RADIUS. THE CRACK WAS CONFIRMED USING DYE PENETRANT NDI. PART TOTAL CYCLES: 5,343.
- [SDR AU980861](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980861.md): Disc · corroded · Jul 14, 1998 · Cessna 172F · Brake
  > (AUS) RT BRAKE DISC SEVERELY RUSTED AND CRACKED AROUND THE DISC AT THE DISC TO SUPPORT HUB WELD.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1998](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1998.md): Valve · failed · Apr 17, 1998 · N8213U · Cessna 172F · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > AIRCRAFT 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.
- [SDR 98ZZZX777](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX777.md): Piston · mismanufactured · Jan 28, 1998 · N5772R · Cessna 172F · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > OIL 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.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4503.md): O-Ring · deteriorated · Oct 11, 1997 · N8688U · Cessna 172F · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > A 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) WHE
- [SDR 97ZZZX4732](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4732.md): Torque Tube · corroded · Oct 10, 1997 · N7900U · Cessna 172F · Rudder Control System
  > ACFT 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 RUDDER
- [SDR 97ZZZX4731](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4731.md): Torque Tube · corroded · Oct 10, 1997 · N7900U · Cessna 172F · Rudder Control System
  > ACFT 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 RUDDER
- [SDR 97ZZZX4641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4641.md): Piston Pin · failed · Oct 9, 1997 · N8682U · Cessna 172F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > OIL 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 EXCESS
- [SDR 97ZZZX4449](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4449.md): Connect Rod · broken · Sep 5, 1997 · N8695U · Cessna 172F · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > ENGINE CONNECTING ROD BROKE AT ROD CAP.25 INCH BEFORE THREAD.
- [SDR 97ZZZX1822](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1822.md): Cap · cracked · Mar 14, 1997 · N8484U · Cessna 172F · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > DURING 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 PRO
- [SDR AU970086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970086.md): Flap · damaged · Feb 7, 1997 · Cessna 172F · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (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 FLAP
- [SDR 96ZZZX4219](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4219.md): Bracket · rivets pulled · Aug 7, 1996 · N8831U · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control System
  > INVESTIGATION 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 BEE
- [SDR 96ZZZX3067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3067.md): Bearing Block · corroded · May 14, 1996 · N8739U · Cessna 172F · Rudder Structure
  > COMPLAINT 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.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2172.md): Bracket · failure · Mar 27, 1996 · N5682R · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control System
  > FOUND 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.
- [SDR 96ZZZX875](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX875.md): Bracket · cracked · Feb 1, 1996 · N5648R · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control System
  > ELEVATOR BELLCRANK ASSY BRACKET FOUND CRACKED. REPLACEMENT PART IS MUCH HEAVIER.
- [SDR CA960126034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960126034.md): Bracket · cracked · Jan 12, 1996 · Cessna 172F · Elevator Control System
  > (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 B
- [SDR 95ZZZX6614](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6614.md): Valve · defective · Nov 1, 1995 · N5700R · Cessna 172F · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator
  > DURING 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 S
- [SDR 95ZZZX6152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6152.md): Piston · broken · Oct 2, 1995 · N8636U · Cessna 172F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > LOW 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.
- [SDR 95ZZZX1465](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1465.md): Piston · cracked · Mar 21, 1995 · N8677U · Cessna 172F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PISTON 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
- [SDR 95ZZZX941](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX941.md): Control Cable · worn · Feb 9, 1995 · N5249F · Cessna 172F · Engine Air Intake System
  > CARBURETOR 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
- [SDR 95ZZZX804](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX804.md): Bracket · cracked · Jan 20, 1995 · N5207F · Cessna 172F · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > RIGHT 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 AS
- [SDR 95ZZZX1303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1303.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jan 13, 1995 · N7843U · Cessna 172F · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING 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 ORI

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_key = '172F'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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