Cessna 172M

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SDR CA100525023Battery · overheatedDURING ROUTINE ELT INSP, THE ELT TRANSMITTER ASSY WAS FOUND BONDED TO THE BATTERY CASE. IT WAS NECESSARY TO SAW THE BATTERY CASE OFF THE ELT TRANSMITTER ASSY WHICH THEN TESTED SERVICEABLE AND WAS RECERTIFIED WITH A NEW BATTERY. THE FAILED BATTERY READ APPROXMay 25, 2010 · Cessna 172M · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 2010FA0000389Gear · crackedDISASSEMBLED BOTH MAGS TO COMPLY WITH SB3-08A. PRIOR TO REASSEMBLY MECHANIC NOTED THAT THE MAG ROTOR GEARS (PN M3827) ON BOTH MAGS HAD NUMEROUS CRACKS IN ONE OF THE GEAR TEETH. ORDERED 2 NEW GEARS AND FOUND NUMEROUS CRACKS IN ONE OF THE NEW GEARS AS WELL. AApr 16, 2010 · N5034H · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA100806009Yoke · mismanufacturedDURING MX INSP TO COMPLY WITH SEB 01-3 THE INSP HOLE WAS FOUND DRILLED IN THE INCORRECT LOCATION. (HIGHER AND 90 DEGREES OUT OF PLACE) THAT IS SPECIFIED IN THE SEB 01-3. CONTROL YOKE R & R WITH A SERVICEABLE ASSY.Mar 4, 2010 · Cessna 172M · Control Column SectionSDR CA100222001Hinge Bracket · cracked(CAN) UPON INSP, FOUND CRACK ORIGNINATING FROM RIVET HOLE ON RT SIDE SECURING BRACKET TO SPAR. BRACKET REPLACED. (TC 20100222001)Feb 10, 2010 · Cessna 172M · Rudder StructureSDR CA091117002Fork · cracked(CAN) CRACKS IN NOSE GEAR FORK: AD 71-22-02 DEALS WITH THIS SUBJECT: DWG ATTACHED.Sep 2, 2009 · Cessna 172M · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2009FA0000900Rotor · brokenTHE ROTOR SHAFT WAS FOUND BROKEN IN TWO. THE BREAK LINE INDICATES A CRACK WAS PRESENT FOR SOME TIME PRIOR TO SEPARATION. THE MAG AHD NOT HAD ANY INTERNAL MX. 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS, THIS SAME ROTOR BREAK OCCURED ON A 4370 WITH 708 HOURS TIME IN SERVICE.Aug 12, 2009 · N20481 · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA091021014Firewall · buckled(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A BUCKLE ON THE LEFT HAND LOWER FIREWALL WAS NOTICED. AIRCRAFT WAS TAKEN REPAIR STATION FOR REPAIRS. FABRICATED NEW LOWER FIREWALL AS PER ORIGINAL USING 301QH AMS-5517 .025 B/N 318 AND CORNER DOUBLERS AT COWL MOUNTS. INSTALLJul 31, 2009 · Cessna 172M · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/FirewallSDR 2009FA0000743Flap System · misriggedDURING THE ANNUAL INSP, IT APPEARED THAT AT LEAST ONE OF THE ROD END BRGS ON THE FLAP CONTROL ROD, PN 0523537-2, WERE FROZEN, WHEN THE FLAPS WERE FULLY EXTENDED. NEITHER ROD END BEARING WAS FROZEN. THE FLAPS WERE MISRIGGED PUTTING EXCESSIVE LOAD ON THE CONTRJul 14, 2009 · N5094R · Cessna 172M · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2009FA0000742Aileron · misriggedDURING THE ANNUAL INSP, IT WAS NOTED THAT BOTH AILERONS WERE DEFLECTED DOWN 6 DEGREES WHEN THE CONTROL YOKE WAS LEVEL. THE AILERON DEFLECTION DID NOT MEET THE DEFLECTION LIMIT IN THE TYPE CERT DATA. THE AIRPLANE WAS PAINTED IN 2005. THERE IS NO RECORD OF TJul 14, 2009 · N5094R · Cessna 172M · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2009FA0000741Aileron · fodDURING THE ANNUAL INSP, THE AILERONS WERE RERIGGED. DURING THE RERIGGING PROCESS LOOSE HARDWARE WAS FOUND INSIDE THE AILERONS STUCK TO THE INSIDE SKIN OF THE AILERON WITH PAINT. THE LOOSE HARDWARE WAS REMOVED FROM THE AILERON. THE AIRPLANE WAS PAINTED IN 2Jul 14, 2009 · N5094R · Cessna 172M · AileronsSDR 2009FA0000720Magneto · inoperativeEXCESSIVE MAG DROP. REMOVED MAG FOR INTERNAL INSPECTION AND FOUND THAT THE SHAFT HAD FAILED AT THE BASE OF THE SLOT THAT RETAINS THE POINT CAM. REMOVED THE SHAFT GEAR FROM THE CAM AND ONE SIDE OF THE SHAFT STAYED ATTACHED TO THE GEAR. (K)Jul 7, 2009 · N6654H · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA090706007B-Nut · loose(CAN) IN FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE FLUCTUATING. PILOT TURNED AROUND AND RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. WHILE RETURNING, OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO 0 AND OIL TEMP CLIMBED TO RED LINE. PILOT SHUTDOWN ENG AND GLIDED BACK TO AIRPORT. ON TROUBLESHOOTING, Jul 5, 2009 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA090708005Engine · unknown(CAN) DURING TAKEOFF, PILOT REPORTED, LOST 60 PERCENT OF PWR, LANDING CARRIED OUT PERPINDICULAR TO RUNWAY IN GRASS. ONCE CLEARED BY NTSB ACFT INSPECTED IN FIELD AND NO DAMAGE FOUND. ACFT TOWED BACK TO BLOCKS WHERE VISUAL INSP REVEALED NO ABNORMALITIES. ACFTJun 17, 2009 · Cessna 172M · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2009FA0000341Crankshaft · corrodedDURING AN ANNUAL INSP, PROPELLER & CRANKSHAFT PLUG REMOVED TO COMPLY WITH AD 98-02-08. CORROSION ON INSIDE OF CRANKSHAFT FROM PLUG SHOULDER .7500 - 1 INCH AFT. ACCORDING TO THE AD, AFTER INSIDE OF CRANKSHAFT HAS BEEN PAINTED IAW SB505 THERE IS NO LONGER ANApr 23, 2009 · N9641Q · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA090425001Engine · making metal(CAN) INITIALLY FAXED IN SDR APRIL 22, 2009. LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE INDICATION APPROX 5 MILES AFTER TAKE OFF, PILOT RETURNED TO AIRPORT. WHEN MX GOT THERE AND GROUND RUN ACFT OIL PRESSURE INDICATION NORMAL BUT OIL TEMP NOTICED HIGH. REMOVED AND INSPECTED OIL FApr 17, 2009 · Cessna 172M · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA090416003Float · damaged(CAN) ENGINE QUIT DURING STALL PRACTICE. ENGINE WAS RESTARTED AFTER LOSING 2000 FT. RETURNED TO AIRPORT WITH NO FURTHER TROUBLE. ENGINE HAD ROUGH IDLE , AFTER LENGTHY TROUBLESHOOTING IT WAS DECIDED TO REPLACE THE CARBURETOR. UPON INTERNAL INSP OF THE CARB ONE Apr 8, 2009 · Cessna 172M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2009FA0000242Tube · failedLT MAIN TUBE FAILED. TUBE SPLIT ON THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF TUBE. THIS TUBE INSTALLED 5-8-06. (K)Mar 12, 2009 · N20497 · Cessna 172M · Tire TubeSDR CA090304006Mount · cracked(CAN) ENGINE MOUNT CRACK FOUND ON 50HR INSP. CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE LOWER LT CLUSTER PERPENDICULAR TO THE WELD RUNNING A TOTAL OF .7500" ALONG THE VERTICAL TUBE.Mar 3, 2009 · Cessna 172M · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA090227010Attach Fitting · cracked(CAN) AFTER INSTALLATION OF FLOATS, TECH NOTICED SMALL CRACK IN FWD LUG OF TOP FITTING ON BOTH FWD STRUTS.Feb 27, 2009 · Cessna 172M · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA090130006Rotor · looseDURING SCHEDULED 500-HR INTERNAL MAGNETO INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ROTOR DISTRIBUTOR PLATE HAD OVERHEATED AND BECOME LOOSE. THE PLASTIC ROTOR BODY WAS MELTED IN THE VICINITY OF THE PLATE DUE TO ARCING CAUSED BY THE LOOSE PLATE. THERE WAS NO OPERAJan 28, 2009 · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA090127007Brushes · damagedWHILE PERFORMING SB3-08 ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT MAGNETOS LT P/N 4370 LT S/N 08010485 LT TSN 64.7 AND RT P/N 4371 RT S/N 07111952 RT TSO 400.6 THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER WEAR OF THE CARBON BRUSH. THE COIL TAB HAD RESIDUE COATING AND UNACCEPTABLE WEAR MARKS.Jan 21, 2009 · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA090105001Structure · worn(CAN) WORN ATTACH HOLE, CAUSING FORE AND AFT MOVEMENT OF THE WHEEL.Dec 8, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Main Landing GearSDR CA081210002Tube · torn(CAN) THE NOSE WHEEL TIRE INNER TUBE HAD 220 HRS SINCE NEW. IT WAS FOUND TORN ON THE SIDE WALL. NO HARD LANDING WAS REPORTED. THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE WAS FOUND FREE OF DEFECTS. THIS TO ME IS AN OBVIOUS MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. IT HAPPENED ON TAXI FROM THE RUDec 8, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Tire TubeSDR CA081204010Muffler · cracked(CAN) DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, A 2" CRACK IN THE END OF TAILPIPE WAS NOTED, RUNNING PARALLEL TO THE PIPE AXIS. THE CRACK APPEARS TO BE AT THE EDGE OF A HOT SPOT CAUSED BY THE WAY THE EXHAUST GASES FLOW OUT OF THE PIPE AND MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THERMAL Dec 1, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR CA081204009Muffler · leaking(CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT AD CF90-03R2 A SMALL LEAK WAS NOTED AT THE TOP OF THE EXHAUST PIPE JUNCTION WITH THE MUFFLER BODY. THIS IS A COMMON PLACE FOR THESE MUFFLERS TO FAIL.Dec 1, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR CA081208001Fork · cracked(CAN) ON ROLL OUT FROM LANDING NOSE WHEEL BROKE OFF. ACFT SLID APPROX. 400` ON NOSE AND CAME TO A STOP. APPARENT CAUSE METAL FATIGUE OF NOSE WHEEL FORK. TSB HAS SECURED FAULTY PARTS AND INVESTIGATING FURTHER.Nov 19, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR CA081210001Tube · torn(CAN) THE NOSE TIRE INNER TUBE HAD 195 HRS SINCE NEW. IT WAS FOUND RIPPED. NO HARD LANDING WAS REPORTED. THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE WAS FOUND FREE OF ANY DEFECTS.Nov 8, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Tire TubeSDR 2008FA0000739Adapter · damagedAIRCRAFT HAD A FRESHLY OVERHAULED ENGINE INSTALLED AND WAS MAKING ITS FIRST FLIGHT. DURING CRUISE, IN VFR CONDITIONS, THE PILOT NOTED A OVERHEATING TYPE OF ODOR AND THEN NOTED A MOMENTARY SMALL REDUCTION IN POWER AFTER WHICH POWER RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE PILNov 3, 2008 · N30830 · Cessna 172M · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR CA081009002Switch · damaged(CAN) THE FLAP SWITCH SHOULD SPRING BACK TO OFF POSITION WHEN PRESSURE IS RELEASED. THE PILOT SELECTED 20° OF FLAP TOOK PRESSURE OFF SWITCH BUT THE FLAPS EXTENDED TO 40° NEW SWITCH INSTALLED.Sep 18, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2008FA0000605Wheel · failedAFTER LANDING, WHILE TAXIING, HEARD A LOUD BANG. THEN ANOTHER BANG AND THE ACFT DROPPED LEFT. STOPPED, CONTACTED GROUND AND ASKED FOR ASSISTANCE. FOUND THE LT MAIN TIRE FLAT AND OUTER RIM FROM THE LT MAIN WHEEL WAS LYING 6 FT BEHIND ACFT, THE ATTACH BOLTS WERAug 7, 2008 · N9925V · Cessna 172M · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA080813006Camshaft · worn(CAN) NR 3 AND NR 4 INTAKE LOBE IS ROUNDED OFF AND SUBSEQUENTLY METAL WAS FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING ROUTINE MX.Aug 1, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA080703002Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) A HALF-INCH CRACK WAS NOTED RADIATING FROM THE FLANGE BEND RELIEF CUTOUT NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE LT SIDE OF THE BULKHEAD AT STATION 108 (IMMEDIATELY INSIDE THE BAGGAGE DOOR), JUST ABOVE FLOOR LEVEL. THIS AREA IS NORMALLY COVERED BY PLASTIC INTERIOR PANELJul 3, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CA080703001Coil · worn(CAN) SB 3-08 DEALS WITH THE PROBLEM OF COIL HIGH-VOLTAGE OUTPUT TABS BEING BENT SLIGHTLY DURING MAGNETO MFG. THE DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR HAS A SPRING-LOADED CARBON BRUSH THAT RIDES ON THIS TAB, AND IF THE TAB IS NOT PERPENDICULAR TO THE ROTOR SHAFT, L THE BRUSH IS Jul 2, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA080702007Control Cable · worn(CAN) BOTH RUDDER CABLES WERE FOUND WORN AT STA 142 WHERE THEY TRAVEL OVER PULLEYS WITH MINIMAL CONTACT ANGLE. BECAUSE THERE IS LITTLE PRESSURE AGAINST THE PULLEYS AT THIS POINT, THEY VIBRATE AND CHAFE AGAINST THE PULLEYS, CAUSING WEAR OF THE STRANDS. AFTER RJun 24, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Rudder Control SystemSDR 2008FA0000365Cylinder · damagedENGINE WAS OVERHAULED NOV 2001 USING NEW CILINDER ASSEMBLES. BREAK-IN OPERATION PERFORMED WITH MFG SERVICE INSTRUCTION 1427B AND MINERAL OIL. ENGINE OPERATED NEAR DAILY FLIGHTS AVERAGEING .5 HOUR EACH. REGULAR OIL CHANGES USING 15W50 OIL AND ADDITIVE, POST BREMay 22, 2008 · N21295 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2008FA0000266Fuel Line · deformedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE MAIN FUEL LINE, BELOW FLOOR, JUST AFT OF FIREWALL, WAS FOUND DEFORMED (TWISTED). PILOT DID NOT REPORT LOW POWER. (K)Apr 9, 2008 · N22479 · Cessna 172M · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA080320010Switch · brokenINTERNAL RETURN SPRING OF SWITCH BROKEN. TOGGLE NOT RETURNING TO NEUTRAL POSITION. SWITCH REPLACED WITH NEW. (TC NR 20080320010)Mar 7, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA080318001Bracket · detached(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSP TECH NOTICED NO CARB HEAT DROP ON IN-COMING RUN-UP. TECH DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE 2 CARB AIR BOX BUTTERFLY VALVE BRACKETS HAD BECOME DETACHED FROM SHAFT AND VALVE WAS NOT OPENING OR CLOSING PROPERLY.Mar 6, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR CA080218004Selector · worn(CAN) DURING INSP THE FUEL SELECTOR DRIVE ASSY WAS FOUND TO BE WORN OUT. THIS ALLOWED A TANK SELECTION TO BE MADE WITHOUT THE SELECTOR POSITIONING BALL AND SPRING HSG REACHING THE DETENT IN THE FUEL SELECTOR HSG.Feb 18, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA080207010Carburetor · loose(CAN) CARB HEAT SEEMED TO HAVE A SLIGHTLY EXCESSIVE DROP AT HIGHER RPM. (TC NR 20080207010)Feb 4, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA080213014Selector · damaged(CAN) AC WAS BEING RETRO-FITTED WITH A 2.0 TURBO DIESEL ENGINE IAW STC. THE FUEL SYS WAS COMPLETED, FUEL INSTALLED AND INSPECTED FOR LEAKS. A LEAK WAS DISCOVERED COMING FROM THE FUEL SELECTOR AT THE NIPPLE FOR THE FUEL LINE GOING TO THE HEADER TANK. THE B-NUT Jan 4, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR CA080213013Selector · leaking(CAN) AC WAS BEING RETRO-FITTED WITH A 2.0 TURBO DIESEL ENGINE IAW STC. THE FUEL SYS WAS COMPLETED, FUEL INSTALLED AND INSPECTED FOR LEAKS. A LEAK WAS DISCOVERED COMING FROM THE FUEL SELECTOR AT THE NIPPLE FOR THE FUEL LINE GOING TO THE HEADER TANK. THE B NUT Jan 4, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR CA080211019Selector · malfunctioned(CAN) AC WAS BEING RETRO-FITTED WITH A 2.0 TURBO DIESEL ENGINE IAW STC. THE FUEL SYS WAS COMPLETED, FUEL INSTALLED AND INSPECTED FOR LEAKS. A LEAK WAS DISCOVERED COMING FROM THE FUEL SELECTOR AT THE NIPPLE FOR THE FUEL LINE GOING TO THE HEADER TANK. THE B-NUT Jan 4, 2008 · Cessna 172M · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA071128010Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT THE SEB 97-1 AFT DOORPOST INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE NOTED AT THE SUBJECT AREAS ON BOTH DOORPOSTS (IPC "CHANNEL-BULKHEAD"). SUBMITTER SUSPECTS THAT TAXIING OVER ROUGH SURFACES, OR POSSIBLY HARD OR CRABBED LANDINGS, CONTRIBUTES TO THE FLEXNov 16, 2007 · Cessna 172M · Fuselage, Door HingeSDR AFASVRA3181Battery · overheatedAIRCRAFT 12 VOLT BATTERY OVERHEATED CAUSING: ELECTROLYTE BOILING OVER, CORRODING OF ALUMINUM BATTERY BOX, LANDING LIGHT PLASTIC SWITCH MELTING, LANDING LIGHT PLASTIC CONNECTOR IN COWLING MELTING, LANDING LIGHT INOP AND ALTERNATOR FAILURE WITHOUT THE LANDING LINov 14, 2007 · N9582V · Cessna 172M · Battery/Charger SystemSDR 2007FA0000921Alternator · inoperativeALTERNATOR, DEFECT UNKNOWN, FAILED INTERNALLY. RETURNED FOR WARRANTY. (K)Oct 2, 2007 · N9531H · Cessna 172M · AC Generation SystemSDR 2007FA0000920Alternator · inoperativeALTERNATOR, DEFECT UNKNOWN, FAILED INTERNALLY, GROUND POST LOOSE INTERNALY EXCESSIVE ARMATURE END PLAY. RETURNED FOR WARRANTY. (K)Oct 2, 2007 · N9531H · Cessna 172M · AC Generation SystemSDR 2007FA0000880Alternator · inoperativeTHIS ALTERNATOR WAS OVERHAULED, OPERATED LESS THAN 50 HOURS, FAILED. THE STUD THAT HOLDS THE DIODE PLATE IN THE ALTERNATOR WAS BROKEN, AND THE SECOND STUD WAS LOOSE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH OVERHAULS. WE ARE A SMALL SHOP, YET WE HAVE HAD MANY Sep 17, 2007 · N9531H · Cessna 172M · AC Generation SystemSDR CA070913002Brushes · contaminated(CAN) EXCESSIVE GREASE WAS APPLIED TO THE REAR ROTOR BEARING DURING OVERHAUL. SOME OF IT ESCAPED AND WAS FLUNG ONTO THE BRUSHES AND SLIP RINGS, FOULING THEM AND CAUSING A BUILDUP OF GREASE AND CARBON ON THE SLIP RINGS AND BRUSH FACES. THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCESep 13, 2007 · Cessna 172M · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA070911015Tappet · broken(CAN) THE ENGINE HAS BEEN DOWN ON POWER FOR QUITE SOMETIME. UPON OVERHAUL TEARDOWN, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE NR 1 AND NR 2 EXHAUST AND INTAKE TAPPET BODIES HAD BROKE. THE PIECES WERE TOO BIG TO BE DISCOVERED IN THE OIL SCREEN. (TC NR 20070911015)Sep 7, 2007 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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