Cessna 172K

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SDR 2026FA0000176Bulkhead · crackedFOUND FORWARD PROPELLER BULKHEAD P/N 0550321-4 CRACKED AT ONE BOLT HOLE LOCATION.Feb 26, 2026 · N7351G · Cessna 172K · Propeller AssemblySDR 2019FA0000115Attach Bolt · shearedA/C WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AT VAY. UPON LANDING, THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK DISCONNECTED AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY ATTACH POINT ATTACHING BOLT SHEARED. UPON INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, THE BOLT HEAD HAD SHEARED OFF FROM THE SEAT BACK ASMar 9, 2019 · N7367G · Cessna 172K · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR CA150415008Pulley · worn(CAN) MAX RT RUDDER PRESSURE NEEDED TO MAINTAIN STRAIGHT LEVEL FLIGHT. INSPECTION OF RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM CARRIED OUT, FOUND RT RUDDER CABLE OUT OF FWD PULLEY. CABLE INSPECTED AND NO DAMAGE FOUND. PULLEY, PN MCS378-4 REPLACED AND RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM FUNCApr 14, 2015 · Cessna 172K · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA140626008Ball · corroded(CAN) PILOT COMPLAINED FUEL SELECTOR WAS VERY STIFF. CYCLED IT A COUPLE TIMES AND IT SEIZED IN THE LT TANK POSITION. FUEL WAS DRAINED AND SELECTOR REMOVED. THE DETENT BALL WAS FOUND TO BE ROUGH, CHROME PEELING SLIGHTLY, SMALL AMOUNT OF CORROSION. DETENT BALL Jun 26, 2014 · Cessna 172K · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR CA130531010Contact · burned(CAN) HARD STARTING ENGINE. TROUBLESHOT TO NO SPARK AT LOW RPM. SLICK SB1-12, MAG SN. THE MAGNETO WAS NEW WITH ONLY 300.2 HRS ON IT. POINTS WERE BURNED.May 11, 2013 · Cessna 172K · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA101125004Bellcrank · misinstalledBELL-CRANK FOUND INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN. JOGGLE CAUSES INTERFERENCE WHEN INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN. LOWER CLEVIS RUBS AFT BULKHEAD CLEARANCE OPENING. PARTS CATALOGUE DOES NOT SHOW ORIENTATION OF JOGGLE ON THE BELL-CRANK.Nov 25, 2010 · Cessna 172K · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2010FA0000584Mount · damagedUPON ROUTINE INSP, CRACK WAS FOUND ON LOWER LT ENGINE MOUNT BRACE. THERE IS NO DAMAGE HISTORY ON THE ACFT. THE MOUNT DOES NOT HAVE RELIEF HOLES FOR WELDING, AND THUS CAN`T ACHIEVE FULL PENETRATION ON THE WELDS THERE. COMBINED WITH FATIGUE AND VIBRATION, THIApr 19, 2010 · N79228 · Cessna 172K · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA090805004Cylinder · pressure lossREPORTED HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, FOUND NR 2 CYL LOW COMPRESSION 20/80 PAST RINGS.Aug 5, 2009 · Cessna 172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA090629001Cylinder Head · cracked(CAN) INITIALLY FOUND ALUMINUM SHAVINGS IN OIL SCREEN, CYL NR 3 FOUND AT LOW COMPRESSION 20/80. CYLINDER ASSY REMOVED AND FOUND PISTON BROKEN BETWEEN THE TOP 2 RINGS, CREATING THE SHAVINGS. ALSO, FOUND CYLINDER HEAD CRACK STARTING NEAR SPARK PLUG HOLE.Jun 24, 2009 · Cessna 172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA090710002Ignition Switch · worn(CAN) REF AD 93-05-06. THIS ACFT HAS AFFECTED SWITCH INSTALLED. ACFT IS OUTSIDE OF S/N RANGE. DUE TO AGING ACFT ISSUES, PARTS FROM OUTSIDE THE S/N RANGE ARE GETTING INTO OTHER ACFT. THE LOGS INDICATE THAT, IN THE CLASSIC MANNER, THE AD IN QUESTION HAS "C/W"Jun 9, 2009 · Cessna 172K · Ignition SwitchingSDR CA081201002Switch · overheated(CAN) LANDING LIGHT SWITCH MAY BE ORIGINAL (8865 HRS) DETENTS BECAME "STICKY" AND NOT AS POSITIVE AS NORMAL. SWITCH FUNCTION DID NOT FAIL. INSP REVEALED PWR SUPPLY WIRE END AND LUG ON SWITCH OVERHEATED. DISASSY SHOWED LUG CONTACT RIVET DETERIORATED AS WELL ASDec 1, 2008 · Cessna 172K · Exterior LightingSDR CA080826008Cylinder · corroded(CAN) CYLINDER CASTING COMPOSED OF ALUM STEEL ANCHOR BOLTS MOUNTED IN CASTING CAUSED CORROSSION OF ALUM BOSS BORES WHICH OVER TIME CAUSED THE BOSS CASTING TO CRACK DUE TO THE (SWELLING) ACTION OF THE CORROSION NEXT TO THE STEEL PINS. DUE TO THE NORMAL DIRT CREAug 25, 2008 · Cessna 172K · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR CA071019002Nut Plate · misrepaired(CAN) UPON INSPECTING THE FUEL TANKS, FOUND SEVERAL NUTPLATES PREVIOUSLY DAMAGED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THAT AT A PREVIOUS TIME, SOME SCREWS BROKE OFF IN THE NUTPLATES AND RATHER REPAIR/REPLACE THE NUTPLATES, IT APPEARS THE DAMAGED NUTPLATES WERE DRILLOct 19, 2007 · Cessna 172K · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR CA070814009Seat Belt · failed(CAN) SEAT BELT LOOPS THAT SECURE THE FRONT SEAT LAP BELTS TO THE SEAT FAILED. THIS ALLOWED THE SEAT BELT, WHILE BEING SECURED, TO LOOP OVER THE SEAT BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER. WHEN THE PILOT ADJUSTED HIS SEAT PRIOR TO TAXI, THE SEAT BACK ADJUST LEVER WAS ACTIVAAug 13, 2007 · Cessna 172K · Emergency EquipmentSDR CA070727006Web · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND AT LOWER WELD WEB LT SIDE. (TC NR 20070727006)Jul 23, 2007 · Cessna 172K · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA070507013Rotor · failed(CAN) PILOT OF AC ON FLOATS DETECTED A DEAD MAGNETO ON HIS PRE-TAKEOFF INSPECTION, AND RETURNED TO THE DOCK. (TC NR 20070507013)Apr 12, 2007 · Cessna 172K · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA070726005Gear · failed(CAN) ENGINE WOULD NOT START, STARTER REMOVED, BENDIX FOUND SHATTERED. (TC NR 20070726005)Dec 30, 2006 · Cessna 172K · Engine StarterSDR CA061124008Support · cracked(CAN) AIRCRAFT BEING SERVICED FOR MFG CARE NR 4 (200-HOUR) INSPECTION AND CHANGED OVER TO SKIS. LT OB SUPPORT FOR LANDING GEAR WAS FOUND TO HAVE SEVERAL CRACKS. PART WAS REPLACED WITH NEW. AIRCRAFT IS OPERATED AS FLOATPLANE AND SKIPLANE FOR FLIGHT TRAININGNov 24, 2006 · Cessna 172K · Main Landing GearSDR 2006FA0000747Fuel Line · chafedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, BOTH ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY LINES WERE FOUND TO BE CHAFFING THE FWD BULKHEAD OF THE LANDING GEAR BOX STRUCTURE AT BS 56.70. MDG HAS INSTALLED A THIN PLASTIC SLEEVE OVER THE LINES IN THE AREA OF THE CHAFE BUT, AFTER 2564 HOURS, THE SLEJul 17, 2006 · N79130 · Cessna 172K · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR CA060621003Cylinder Head · crackedENGINE RUNNING ROUGH FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED.Jun 20, 2006 · Cessna 172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA060825003Spar · cracked(CAN) P/N 0532001-97 SPAR REINFORCEMENT AND P/N 0532001-98 FRONT SPAR ASSEMBLY WAS REPALCED DUE TO CRACKED CENTER SECTION OF MAIN SPAR. PARTS WERE INSTALLED USING EXISTING RIVET SIZE AND PATTERN ACCORDING TO SPECIFIED APPROVED METHODS IN MFG SRM. (TC NR 20060May 13, 2006 · Cessna 172K · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CA050803008Mount · cracked(CAN) 2 CRACKS FOUND AT LOWER CROSS TUBE SAME CRACKS FOUND ON PREVIOUS MOUNT. BOTH MOUNTS OVERHAULED, WELDING CRACKS LOCATED BESIDE WELD AREA SHOULD HAVE GUSSET PLATE WELDED AT THIS AREA TO RE-INFORCE.Jul 7, 2005 · Cessna 172K · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA040827003Rail · cracked(CAN) THE LT UPPER ENGINE RAIL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. PN 0513132-3 WAS REPLACED WITH NEW PART. NEW HARDWARE WAS INSTALLED.Aug 25, 2004 · Cessna 172K · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA040511002Support Bracket · cracked(CAN) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR OB SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED AT U BOLT FORWARD HOLE.May 10, 2004 · Cessna 172K · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 2004FA0000366Bolt · corrodedWHILE REMOVING WING BOLTS, FOUND BOLTS RUSTED AND CORRODED. RECOMMENDED BOLTS BE INSPECTED AND COATED WITH EPOXY PRIMER, INSTALLING NEW BOLTS.Mar 24, 2004 · N78203 · Cessna 172K · FastenersSDR CA040220006Line · chafed(CAN) FUEL LINE WAS FOUND CHAFED DURING 200 HR INSPECTION.Feb 13, 2004 · Cessna 172K · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA040506003Torque Link · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE UPPER TORQUE LINK PART NUMBER 0442506-1WAS CRACKED. NEW PART WAS INSTALLED.Feb 6, 2004 · Cessna 172K · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR ISO11030019Exhaust Valve · brokenAIRCRAFT IN CRUISE AT 5000 FT., EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER, PILOT LANDED IN WHEAT FIELD, 2 POB, NO INJURIES, MINOR DAMAGE.May 20, 2003 · N7355G · Cessna 172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2003FA0000269Roller · damagedRT FLAP, INBOARD AFT FLAP ROLLER, FAILED AND BOUND DURING FLAP RETARCTION. THE RT OUTBOARD FLAP END CONTINUED TO RETRACT DEFORMING THE FLAP TO SOME EXTENT.Feb 27, 2003 · Cessna 172K · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR AUS20030011Cable · worn(AUS) ENGINE MIXTURE CONTROL INNER CABLE WORN.Jan 7, 2003 · Cessna 172K · Mixture ControlSDR AUS20020945Strap · broken(AUS) LH FUEL TANK REAR STRAP ASSEMBLY LOOSE. RH FUEL TANK REAR STRAP ASSEMBLY BROKEN NEAR THE SCREW END. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW CESSNA CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS PROGRAM 28-30-01.Aug 21, 2002 · Cessna 172K · Fuel StorageSDR CA020610003Line · worn(CAN) - FUEL LINE FROM UNION TO FIREWALL (STRAINER) FOUND RUBBING ON CO-PILOT STEERING TORQUE TUBE AND STEERING ARM. FUEL LINE HAD A SMALL PIN HOLE AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL WAS LEAKING. - NEW LINE WAS MANUFACTURED AND ROUTED AWAY FROM STEERING ARM.May 31, 2002 · Cessna 172K · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2001FA0000363Shaft · shearedPILOT REPORTED 700 RPM DROP ON LEFT MAGNETO. MAGNETO REMOVED AND INSPECTED. FOUND DRIVE SHAFT/ MAGNETO/ ROTOR SHEARED IN HALF. MAGNETO REPLACED.Aug 29, 2001 · N7071G · Cessna 172K · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA010907010Stringer · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT HAND ENGINE RAIL WAS CRACKED. P/N 0513132-4 STRINGER ASSEMBLY IN FUSELAGE FRONT SECTION STRUCTURE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED.Aug 23, 2001 · Cessna 172K · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR 20001207SH013Rib · damagedDURING A HIDDEN DAMAGE INSP, LT WING ASSY PN 0523005-83 FOUND LIGHT DAMAGE TO MID L/E SKIN AND 1 NOSE RIB, UNAPPROVED REPAIR FOUND TO AFT INBD SPAR ASSY. ALMOST ALL NOSE RIBS IN WING FOUND DAMGED, 10 IN ALL. A T/E RIB WAS CUT BY A FLAP CONTROL CABLE. 4 SKINNov 2, 2000 · N7122G · Cessna 172K · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 20010326CW008Spar · damagedDURING HIDDEN DAMAGE INSPECTION SOME LIGHT DABAGE TO MID LEADING EDGE SKIN AND ONE NOSE RIB WAS FOUND. UNAPPROVED REPAIR FOUND TO AFT INBD SPAR ASSY. DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON ALMOST ALL NOSE RIBS IN WING. RECORDS CHECK BY OWNER FOUND WING WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNESep 29, 2000 · N7122G · Cessna 172K · Wing SparSDR CA000530047Gyro · wrong part(CAN) SUSPECTED UNAPPROVED PART DETECTED DURING IMPORTATION INSPECTION. UNIT INSTALLED: SEPT 10 1999 INVESTIGATION IN PROGRESS BY NEW OWNER. INVESTIGATION INTO DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE INSTALL AND PURCHASE DATES. FOLLOW UP BY PAH-HAM IN PROGRESSMay 19, 2000 · Cessna 172K · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA000222007Cam · broken(CAN) CAM ASSY FOUND BROKEN. REPLACED WITH NEW PART.Feb 11, 2000 · Cessna 172K · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR CA991004052Rod · broken(CAN) DURING FLIGHT, A STUDENT PILOT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. TAKING CONTROL, THE INSTRUCTOR NOTICED THAT THE LEFT AILERON FAILED TO RESPOND TO CONTROL WHEEL INPUT. THE INSTRUCTOR LANDED THE AIRCRAFT SAFELY. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED THAT TSep 13, 1999 · Cessna 172K · Aileron Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX3817Sleeve · brokenREMOVED SUCTION SCREEN DURING OIL CHANGE AND FOUND TWO CHUNKS OF ALUMINUM TRAPPED BY SCREEN. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE PIECES HAD BROKEN OFF THE OIL RELIEF VALVE SLEEVE. REASON FOR FAILURE NOT DETERMINED. THERE IS NOT MUCH STRESS ON THIS PART.Sep 13, 1999 · N78676 · Cessna 172K · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 99ZZZX2194Tube · looseACCELERATING PUMP DISCHARGE TUBE CAME OUT AND STRUCK THROTTLE OPEN, STOPPING ENGINE, THEN PART FELL DOWN INTO THE AIRBOX. (THIS OCCURRED IN-FLIGHT AT EFT).May 5, 1999 · N84434 · Cessna 172K · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA980811006Blade · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER CORRODED.Jul 31, 1998 · Cessna 172K · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA980811008Bearing · broken(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER BLADE BEARING WAS FOUND BROKEN.Jul 30, 1998 · Cessna 172K · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 98ZZZX2695Engine · fireENGINE WAS WARM. WHEN STARTING AIRCRAFT ACCORDING TO WARM ENGINE START-UP PROCEDURE, IT CAUGHT FIRE BEFORE IT STARTED. RECOMMENDATION: LET ENGINE COOL OFF LONGER OR MODIFY STARTING PROCEDURE.Jul 7, 1998 · N7224G · Cessna 172K · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 98ZZZX2044Spring Seat · failedENGINE SUCTION SCREEN REMOVED DURING ANNUAL INSP AND SEVERAL LARGE PIECES OF FERROUS METAL WERE FOUND. RECORDS INDICATED THE ENG HAD NEW CYLINDERS INSTALLED DURING OVERHAUL 272.7 HOURS PREVIOUSLY. THE PIECES OF METAL WERE FROM THE LOWER INTAKE VALVE SPRING SMay 15, 1998 · N46511 · Cessna 172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA980325032Spar · cracked(CAN) RUDDER SKIN WRINKLED ON RIGHT SIDE APPROX 1.5 INCHES ABOVE LOWER HINGE POINT. 0.5 INCH CRACK IN RIGHT SIDE OF FORWARD SPAR. REPLACED.Mar 9, 1998 · Cessna 172K · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR CA970709010Rail · cracked(CAN) DURING MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT HAND ENGINE RAIL WAS CRACKED. P/N 0513132-3 STRINGER ASSY IN THE FUSELAGE FRONT SECTION WAS REPLACED. THE ENGINE RAIL WAS CRACKED AROUND THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLT HOLE.Jun 26, 1997 · Cessna 172K · Engine Mount SectionSDR 97ZZZX2815Handle · brokenHANDLE BROKE AT PIVOT POINT. ALLOWED THE ARM TO FALL FROM PIVOT POINT CAUSING THE SEAT LATCH DROP PIN TO NOT ENGAGE THE SEAT RAIL ALLOWING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO SLIDE BACK WHEN POWER TO THE AIRCRAFT IS APPLIED. INDIVIDUALS SHOULD LOOK AT THIS AREA ON 100 HOUMay 21, 1997 · N7203G · Cessna 172K · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR 97ZZZX2900Throttle Valve · out of adjustOVERHAULED CARBURETOR FURNISHED WITH LYCOMING OVERHAULED ENGINE WOULD NOT IDLE BELOW 1,000 RPM AFTER BUILD-UP AND INSTALLATION. CARUBURETOR WAS NEWLY OVERHAULED. REMOVAL AND INSPECTION REVEALED THE THROTTLE PLATE WAS NOT ALIGNED CORRECTLY AND WAS BINDING ON Apr 25, 1997 · N78512 · Cessna 172K · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 97ZZZX1146Spring · brokenRECEIVING INSPECTION OF A NEWLY OVERHAULED ENGINE FOUND PUSH ROD HOUSING COULD BE POPPED OUT OF SEAT. REMOVED ROCKER COVER AND FOUND HOLD-DOWN SPRING BROKEN. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND 3 OF 4 PUSH ROD SPRINGS BROKEN. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS SPRINGS MISMANUFACTUFeb 10, 1997 · N100PD · Cessna 172K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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