Cessna 172M

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SDR CA970523005Control Cable · broken(CAN) CARBURETOR HEAT CABLE BROKE OFF 3 INCHES FROM KNOB DURING GROUND CHECK. REPLACED.May 5, 1997 · Cessna 172M · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 97ZZZX2099Bulkhead · misinstalledVERTICAL FIN AFT SPAR TO BULKHEAD CLEARANCE EXCESSIVE. MAXIMUM CLEARANCE .070 INCH PER CESSNA 172 SM. P/N 0512159-3 INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR MACHINED INCORRECTLY BY FACTORY AT LOWER HOLE MACHINE FACE. MISSING .090 INCH OF MATERIAL. FIXED BY INSTALLING .090Apr 30, 1997 · N29501 · Cessna 172M · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR AU970537Bulkhead · cracked(AUS) LOWER AFT DOOR POST BULKHEAD CRACKED - FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW CESSNA SEB 97-1Apr 29, 1997 · Cessna 172M · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CA970429012Wheel · cracked(CAN) WHILE PERFORMING AN INSPECTION THE AME FOUND BOTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES TO HAVE CRACKS PROPAGATING FROM EACH BOLT HOLE.Apr 22, 1997 · Cessna 172M · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 97ZZZX1976Frame · crackedFOUND BOTH AFT LOWER DOOR POST FRAMES CRACKED WHILE C/W SEB 97-1. INSTALLED SK172-149-1 AND SK172-149-2 TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTIONS CALL FOR THIS TO BE A 1,000 HOUR REPETITION INSPECTION. SUBMITTER STATED THAT IS MUCH TOO LONG. SHOULD BE INCLUDED ON EACH ANNUAApr 17, 1997 · N4574V · Cessna 172M · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR CA970428011Brake · cracked(CAN) RIGHT BRAKE HOUSING CRACKED. REPLACED.Apr 10, 1997 · Cessna 172M · BrakeSDR CA970421073Blade · stone damage(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. STONE DAMAGE ON LEADING EDGE AND FACE.Apr 10, 1997 · Cessna 172M · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA970409003Door Post · cracked(CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED AS PER SEB 97-1. INSPECTION FOUND CRACKS ON BOTH THE RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND LOWER AFT DOOR POSTS AS STATED IN THE SERVICE BULLETIN. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED UNTIL MODIFICATIONS CAN BE COMPLETED AS PER CESSNA SK 172-149.Apr 2, 1997 · Cessna 172M · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA970401008Filler Tube · cracked(CAN) SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL STAIN NOTED AT INBOARD LOWER TRAILING EDGE OF RIGHT HAND WING. USUALLY OCCURRED AFTER FILLING TANK. INSPECTION FOUND A CRACK IN THE WELD AT THE FILLER TUBE.Mar 11, 1997 · Cessna 172M · Fuel StorageSDR 97ZZZX1197Hub · wornWHEN NOSE WHEEL WAS REMOVED TO GREASE BEARINGS, DISCOVERED THAT BEARING CUP (KOYO MFG) WAS LOOSE IN WHEEL HUB. WHEEL HUB WAS WORN WHERE CUP HAD BEEN SPINNING IN HUB. THE CUP IS NORMALLY A PRESS FIT INTO THE WHEEL. A/C HAD NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY COMPLAINT PRIOR TOMar 11, 1997 · N9730H · Cessna 172M · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 97ZZZX1196Switch · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED WIRE TERMINAL AT LANDING LIGHT SWITCH PARTIALLY MELTED CAUSED BY INCREASED RESISTANCE DUE TO CORRODED WIRES AT TERMINAL. REPLACED TERMINALS. FOUND SIMILAR CONDITION ON 1 OTHER TYPE A/C.Mar 1, 1997 · N9730H · Cessna 172M · Exterior LightingSDR 97ZZZX1226Switch · failedPILOT OBSERVED HIGH DISCHARGE RATE ON AMMETER APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT. NO HIGH VOLTAGE LIGHT INDICATION. PILOT MADE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. REPLACED OVERVOLTAGE LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND OVERVOLTAGE SWITCH. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS BENCH CHECKED WITH NO DIFeb 17, 1997 · N13593 · Cessna 172M · DC Generating SystemSDR AU970214Magneto · failed(AUS) MAGNETO FAILED - INSPECTION FOUND HT COIL SECONDARY WIRING OPEN CIRCUITFeb 8, 1997 · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU970156Adapter · corroded(AUS) LH AND RH ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE ADAPTERS CONTAINED SEVERE CORROSION BETWEEN ADAPTERS AND INBOARD RIBS - FLANGES ON ADAPTERS CRACKED DUE TO CORROSIONFeb 6, 1997 · Cessna 172M · Elevator, Spar/RibSDR 97ZZZX175Lifter · spalledFERROUS METAL FOUND IN OIL SCREEN AT INSPECTION. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, FOUND ALL 4 INTAKE LIFTER BODIES SEVERELY SPALLED AND THE 2 CAM LOBES THAT OPERATE THEM WORN.Dec 19, 1996 · N73462 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA970326007Windshield · distorted(CAN) NEW WINDSHIELD ORDERED. WINDSHIELD FOUND UNACCEPTABLE BY CUSTOMER. DISTORTION PREVENTED CLEAR VIEW. A SECOND WINDSHIELD ORDERED WAS ALSO FOUND UNACCEPTABLE DUE TO DISTORTION P/N 0513230-12.Nov 20, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR 96ZZZX5875Drive Assy · defectiveWHILE C/W AD 960910C, IT WAS DISCOVERED AD 75-8-9R3 HAD NOT BEEN C/W. (REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF DRIVE ASSY 75288 WITH DRIVE ASSY PN 61174) A CHECK OF AD 75-8-9R3 AND RELATED SB. ENG S/N WAS NOT LISTED. AD APPLICABLE TO S/N 33229-27A TO 41054-27A. NO RECORD Nov 13, 1996 · N19956 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR 96ZZZX5589Saf T Stop · misuseTHE SAF-T-STOP ITSELF IS NOT THE PROBLEM. IT IS THE WAY IT IS INSTALLED ON SEAT RAILS. OWNERS AND OPERATORS ARE USING THE SAF-T-STOP FOR PRIMARY SEAT STOPS EVEN THOUGH INSTRUCTIONS STATE OTHERWISE. SUBMITTER STATES ONLY FIX IS TO REMOVE PRODUCT FROM SERVICEOct 17, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR 96ZZZX5407Tire · rubs caliperBRAKE CALIPER DRAGS WHEN TIRE INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT. MEASURED LEFT AND RIGHT HAND TIRE SIDEWALL WHEN PRESSURED TO 28 PSI. LEFT TIRE SIDEWALL 1.25 INCH WIDER THAN RIGHT TIRE.Sep 27, 1996 · N20109 · Cessna 172M · TireSDR CA961007011Control Cable · frayed(CAN) ELEVATOR CABLE FOUND FRAYED AT THE REAR UPPER FUSELAGE PULLEY.Sep 6, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA961009009Track · cracked(CAN) FLAP TRACK FOUND CRACKED ON THE INBOARD SIDE, PROBABLY DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ROLLER BEARING.Sep 5, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX4955Hub · crackedINSPECTION FOUND HUB CRACKED 2 PLACES.Aug 31, 1996 · N6814H · Cessna 172M · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 96ZZZX4752Hub Assy · crackedFOUND ON TIRE CHANGE, HUB ASSY HAS 4 CRACKS ON ONE SIDE AND TWO CRACKS ON THE BACK SIDE. ALL CRACKS ARE AT BOLT HOLES.Aug 21, 1996 · N23470 · Cessna 172M · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 96ZZZX4091Control Cable · deterioratedINSPECTION FOUND THROTTLE OUTER CABLE HOUSING VERY DETERIORATED DUE TO AGE/HEAT EXPOSURE. INNER HOUSING LOOSE AT FORWARD END, ABOUT TO SEPARATE. SUBMITTER STATED IF NOT CORRECTED, LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL AND ENGINE POWER WILL RESULT. THIS IS THE SECOND REPJul 23, 1996 · N64108 · Cessna 172M · Power LeverSDR 96ZZZX4055Axle Nut · misinstalledDURING GROUND TAXI OPERATIONS, THE RT AXLE NUT SEPARATED FROM THE AXLE. UPON RETURN FROM FLIGHT, THE NUT WAS FOUND MISSING BY THE PILOT. THE AXLE NUT WITH COTTER PIN INSTALLED WAS RECOVERED BY UNKNOWN PERSONS. THE WHEEL WAS DISASSEMBLED, INSPECTED, AND RE-AJul 23, 1996 · N64117 · Cessna 172M · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 96ZZZX4315Connectiing Rod · bolt failedENGINE FAILED IN-FLIGHT WITH LOUD BANG. AIRPLANE FORCE LANDED ON ROAD. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 1 CYLINDER ROD HAD COME LOOSE FROM CRANK AND PUNCHED HOLE IN BOTTOM OF CASE. INSPECTION OF ENGINE FOUND CONNECTING ROD BOLTS, P/N 78027, ON NR 1 AND NR 4 CYLINDERSJul 3, 1996 · N1493V · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU961093Camshaft · worn(AUS) CAMSHAFT EXHAUST VALVE LOBES AND ASSOCIATED TAPPETS PNO 72877 WORN - WEAR WAS BETWEEN 4.572MM AND 5.08MM (0.180IN AND 0.200IN)Jul 1, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 96ZZZX3528Coil · failedENGINE SUDDENLY BECAME ROUGH. MAG CHECK INDICATED TROUBLE WITH RIGHT MAG, FLIGHT CONTINUED ON SINGLE MAG. OPERATION - AT TERMINATION OF FLIGHT, MAGS RE-CHECKED. RT MAG DEAD; OPENING UP MAG REVEALED 'BEARING' GREASE IN MAG HOUSINGS. COIL APPEARED INTACT, BUJun 28, 1996 · N92595 · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR 96ZZZX3527Bearing · roughENGINE SUDDENLY BECAME ROUGH. MAG CHECK INDICATED TROUBLE WITH RIGHT MAG, FLIGHT CONTINUED ON SINGLE MAG. OPERATION - AT TERMINATION OF FLIGHT, MAGS RE-CHECKED. RT MAG DEAD; OPENING UP MAG REVEALED 'BEARING' GREASE IN MAG HOUSINGS. COIL APPEARED INTACT, BUJun 28, 1996 · N92595 · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR 96ZZZX5300Bolt · bentDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION OF WHEEL PANTS, FOUND AN5-47A BOLT BENT AFTER REMOVAL. THIS BOLT RETAINS THE FORK TO THE LOWER BARREL AND SECURES THE PIN BASE PLUG IN PLACE. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS CAUSE IS HIGH TOTAL TIME WITH POSSIBLY HARD LANDINGSJun 14, 1996 · N4468R · Cessna 172M · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR CA960620002Regulator · malfunction(CAN) DURING RUN-UP FOR OIL CHANGE THE ALTERNATOR SWITCH WAS CYCLED AND THE AMMETER SHOWED A FULL CHARGE. IN THE 'ON' POSITION A NORMAL RATE OF CHARGE WAS NOTED. WITH THE MASTER IN THE 'OFF' POSITION THE PANEL LIGHTS BECAME VERY BRIGHT. THE AUTOMOTIVE VOLTAGE Jun 11, 1996 · Cessna 172M · DC RegulatorSDR 97ZZZX679Switch · malfunctionTHE AIRPLANE CRASHED 18-19 SECONDS AFTER BECOMING AIRBORNE. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED TERRAIN BEYOND THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. FLAPS WERE FULLY DOWN AT THE ACCIDENT SCENE. THE FLAP SWITCH WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO CESSNA FOR FUNCTIONAL TESTING. THIS SWITCJun 7, 1996 · N9594V · Cessna 172M · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX3332Stiffener · corrodedUPON ANNUAL INSPECTION, RT WING STRUT LOWER AFT BULKHEAD STIFFENER WAS FOUND WITH SURFACE CORROSION (RUST) ON LOWER 60 PERCENT OF PART. AIRCRAFT HANGARED ON FARM STRIP AND HAS HAD RODENT (MICE) PROBLEMS IN THE PAST. DROPPINGS AND ODOR ACCOUNT FOR THIS. COMBJun 7, 1996 · N6702H · Cessna 172M · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 96ZZZX3219Filter Assy · defectiveIN C/W AD 96-09-06 TO REPLACE BRACKETT FILTER ASSY, NEW OUT-OF-BOX INSPECTION FOUND GLUE USED FOR GASKET ON BACK SIDE OF MESH SCREEN. REMOVED DRIED GLUE MATERIAL AND INSTALLED. SUBMITTER STATED THIS I.A. HAS FOUND NEW PARTS INFERIOR IN QUALITY CONTROL. JUSTMay 25, 1996 · N20582 · Cessna 172M · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR AU960621Rib · cracked(AUS) FUSELAGE RIB LOCATED AT STN 81 IN AREA OF REAR SEAT FORWARD ATTACHMENT NUTS CRACKED LONGITUDINALLY IN SEVERAL PLACES - CRACK LENGTHS 50.8MM TO 76.2MM (2IN TO 3IN)May 8, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR CA960524019Dowel · sheared(CAN)METAL CONTAMINATION IN THE OIL FILTER AT 50 HOUR INSPECTION. SOURCE OF METAL IS #3 CONROD BEARING AND #2 MAIN BEARING. MAIN BEARING DOWEL PIN SEHARED AND CAUSED F.O.D. TO MAIN AND CONROD BEARINGS. ALL MAIN BEARING DOWELS RENEWED.May 3, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 96ZZZX3066Sensor · defectiveOVERVOLTAGE SENSOR DEFECTIVE: NO POWER OUT ON ORANGE WIRE TO ALTERNATOR FIELD SWITCH TO ENERGIZE ALTERNATOR FIELDS - NO CHARGING.Apr 25, 1996 · N4649Q · Cessna 172M · DC Generating SystemSDR CA960404005Stabilizer · cracked(CAN) INSPECTION PER SE 1394-8 FOUND SPAR AND SKIN CRACKED.Mar 27, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CA960404004Thermo Valve · loose nut(CAN)INSPECTION AS PER LYCOMING SB 518A FOUND NUT CRIMPED ONLY ON ONE SIDE AND EXTREMELY LOOSE.Mar 27, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR 96ZZZX1707Ammeter · seizedAMMETER NEEDLE FROZEN. WOULD NOT SHOW ANY SIGN OF CHARGE OR DISCHARGE. NO LOW VOLTAGE INDICATOR ON 172M. 1975 MODEL SKYHAWK.Mar 20, 1996 · N64262 · Cessna 172M · DC Indicating SystemSDR 96ZZZX1989Control Cable · frayedDURING ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE AILERON BALANCE CABLE WAS FOUND FRAYED WITH APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT OF THE STRANDS BROKEN. LOCATION OF THIS DEFECT WAS WHERE THE CABLE PASSED BY THE THREE NYLON CABLE PULLEYS IN THE CENTER FUSELAGE AREA, ACCESSED THROUGHMar 14, 1996 · N9197H · Cessna 172M · Aileron Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX877Skin · crackedLEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HAD DAMAGE TO THE RIB AND THE LEADING EDGE. THE RIB HAD BEEN CRUSHED AND THE SKIN AT THE RIB HAD A SMALL CRACK. SUBMITTER STATED THIS DAMAGE DEVELOPED FROM THE IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT ON THE GROUND. ALL OTHER AREAS OF TAFeb 5, 1996 · N92747 · Cessna 172M · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR 96ZZZX876Rib · damagedLEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HAD DAMAGE TO THE RIB AND THE LEADING EDGE. THE RIB HAD BEEN CRUSHED AND THE SKIN AT THE RIB HAD A SMALL CRACK. SUBMITTER STATED THIS DAMAGE DEVELOPED FROM THE IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT ON THE GROUND. ALL OTHER AREAS OF TAFeb 5, 1996 · N92747 · Cessna 172M · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CA960115101Control Cable · frayed(CAN)DURING THE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION THE PILOT MOVED THE ELEVATOR AND HEARD A RUBBING NOISE AGAINST THE SKIN. INSPECTION REVEALED THE UPPER ELEVATOR CABLE WAS SEVERELY FRAYED AT THE AFT PULLEY LOCATION. TH E PULLEY WAS FOUND TO MOVE FREELY BUT HAD A SLIGHT GROJan 11, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Elevator Control SystemSDR AU960199Control Cable · corroded(AUS) FLAP CABLES PNO 0510105-93 (2OFF) AND PNO 0510105-94 (2OFF) CORRODED - SUSPECT CAUSED BY POOR PREPARATION PRIOR TO PAINT STRIPPING - SEE MDR 96/0195 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONJan 11, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR AU960198Control Cable · corroded(AUS) ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES PNO 0510105-44 AND PNO 0510105-45 AND ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLES PNO 0510105-291 AND PNO 0510105-290CORRODED - SUSPECT CAUSED BY POOR PREPARATION PRIOR TO PAINT STRIPPING - SEE MDR 96/0195 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONJan 11, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Elevator Control SystemSDR AU960197Spar · cracked(AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER SKIN AND SPAR CRACKED IN AREA OF LIGHTENINGHOLE - FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW CESSNA SERVICE BULLETIN SE94-8Jan 11, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR AU960196Skin · corroded(AUS) VERTICAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE SKIN PN 0531006-96 AND LEADING EDGE RIB PN 0531006-5 CORRODED IN AREA WHERE MASKED BY DORSAL FINSKIN - SUSPECT CAUSED BY INADEQUATE PROTECTION AND PROCEDURES DURING PAINT STRIPPING - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR - SEE MDJan 11, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Vertical StabilizerSDR AU960195Control Cable · corroded(AUS) AILERON CABLES PNO 0501015-224 (2OFF) AND AILERON BALANCE CABLE PNO 0510105-13 (1OFF) CORRODED - TURNBARRELS PNO AN155B32L (1OFF), PNO AN155B165 (2OFF) AND PNO AN155B8L CORRODED - SUSPECT CAUSED BY POOR PREPARATION PRIOR TO PAINT STRIPPING AND THE USEOFJan 11, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Aileron Control SystemSDR AU960104Spring · broken(AUS) RUDDER RETURN SPRING BROKENJan 10, 1996 · Cessna 172M · Rudder Control System
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