Cessna 172M

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SDR CA051004005Mount · broken(CAN) DURING A 200 HOUR INSPECTION, DISCOVERED THIS TUBE WAS BROKEN. A REPLACEMENT MOUNT WAS INSTALLED.Sep 23, 2005 · Cessna 172M · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA050803004Carburetor · failed(CAN) THIS OPERATOR HAS EXPERIENCED FOR THE SECOND TIME THE PROBLEM THAT THESE CARBURETORS HAVE WORKED LOOSE BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES, EVEN WITH ALL 4 SCREWS AND LOCKING TABS IN PLACE. THIS PROBLEM LEADS TO AIRCRAFT ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH, ALLOWING AIR TO EJul 29, 2005 · Cessna 172M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA051026009Contactor · seized(CAN) RECURRING DEFECT, STARTER CONTACTOR COILS FUSED TOGETHER DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT WHICH RESULTED IN STARTER GETTING STUCK (ON). AFTER 9 ATTEMPTS, AFTER BEING MISLED BY MFG THAT THEY HAD FAULTY CONTACTORS, FOUND MAIN POWER WIRE FROM CONTACTOR TO STARTER HAJul 22, 2005 · Cessna 172M · Engine StarterSDR CA050711005Control Cable · brokenWHEN SHUTTING DOWN, THE ENGINE ON THE RAMP AFTER FLIGHT PILOT PULLED THE MIXTURE CONTROL TO LEAN AND THE CABLE BROKE. ENGINE SHUT DOWN BUT MIXTURE CABLE HAD TO BE REPLACED BEFORE NEXT FLIGHT.Jul 6, 2005 · Cessna 172M · Mixture ControlSDR CA050711006Generator · failedDURING FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. WHILE THE A/C WAS STILL IN FLIGHT THE BATTERY WENT DEAD AND COMMUNICATION WAS LOST. PILOT USED HANDHELD RADIO TO COMMUNICATE. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. ALTERNATOR WAS REMOVED AND A BROKEN WIRE FOUND ATJul 5, 2005 · Cessna 172M · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA050524004Hinge Bracket · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE CORNER OF A TOP RUDDER HINGE BRACKET. THE AMO HAS BEEN MONITORING THE WEAR ON THESE BRACKETS IN OUR HIGH TIME AIR FRAMES. SUBSEQUENTLY 5 HIGH TIME AIRFRAME SHAVE HAD THEIR RUDDER HINGE BRACKETS REPLACED. NOMay 24, 2005 · Cessna 172M · Rudder Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA050509007Alternator · failed(CAN) DURING RUNUP A DISCHARGE WAS NOTICED ON AMMETER. FURTHER INSPECTION BY AN ENGINEER CONCLUDED THAT THE ALTERNATOR HAD FAILED INTERNALLY.May 9, 2005 · Cessna 172M · DC Generating SystemSDR 2005FA0001064Antenna · inoperativeFOUND UPPER UAT ANTENNA UNSERVICEABLE DURING UAT UPGRADE. (K)May 5, 2005 · N20109 · Cessna 172M · Central DisplaySDR 2005FA0000843Battery · leakingDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE ELT WAS INSPECTED IAW FAR. THE 24 MONTH OLD MN 1300 BATTERIES WERE FOUND LEAKING WITH FLUID VIVIBLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE UNITS EACH 12 MONTHS OR REQUIRING A SEALED BATTERY INSTALLATION. (K)May 4, 2005 · N19866 · Cessna 172M · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 2005FA0000751Drive Gear · crackedSTARTER BROKE. VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND BENDIX DRIVE GEAR CRACKED AND APPEARS BENT. END BUSHING IS ALSO CRACKED. (K)May 1, 2005 · N4609Q · Cessna 172M · Engine StarterSDR 2005FA0001021Antenna · unserviceableDURING UPGRADE OF UAT, FOUND UPPER UAT ANTENNA UNSERVICEABLE. (ALO5200502606) (K)Apr 23, 2005 · N1453V · Cessna 172M · Central DisplaySDR CA050511002Lifter · destroyedA/C SUFFERED A PWR LOSS IN FLT DUE TO THE COLLAPSE/FRACTURE OF NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE HYD LIFTER BODY P/N 72877. THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE A/C AND CONTINUE THE FLT TO THE CLOSEST AIRPORT (SWAN HILLS, ALBERTA 'CEM5'). LANDED W/O FURTHApr 21, 2005 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA050503002Cylinder Head · crackedFOUND CRACKED CYLINDER WHERE CYLINDER HEAD AND CYLINDER BARREL MATE TOGETHER, CRACK WAS 4 INCHES LONG, AND LEAKING EXHAUST GAS ON THE NR 1 CYLINDER.Apr 20, 2005 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA050404004Drive Assy · failed(CAN) THE PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED WHEN THE STARTER DID NOT ENGAGE TO START THE ENGINE. THE STARTER BENDIX GEAR WAS FOUND TO BE IN PIECES. THIS HAS BEEN THE THIRD TIME FOR THIS PROBLEM TO OCCUR.Mar 21, 2005 · Cessna 172M · Engine StarterSDR CA050301010Line · broken(CAN) ENGINE HARD TO START. REMOVED COWLS AND FOUND PRIMER LINE BROKEN, NR 2 CYLINDER, DUE TO FATIGUE. INSPECTED ALL LINES AND FITTINGS. DETERMINED THAT THEY WERE ALL NEARING FATIGUE LEVELS. ALL WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED BY A COMPLETE SET OF LINES, FITTINGS ANMar 1, 2005 · Cessna 172M · Engine Fuel and ControlSDR CA050301008Bracket · cracked(CAN) LOWER DOOR POST SUPPORT BRACKETS CRACKED BOTH SIDES.Feb 21, 2005 · Cessna 172M · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA050218005Line · chafed(CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF NOSE GEAR STEERING TUBE ASSEMBLY ON RT SIDE. THE MAIN FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY (UNION TO FUEL STRAINER) FOUND BADLY CHAFED THROUGH SIDEWALL OF L INE ASSEMBLY CAUSED BY POOR CLEARANCE BETWEEN FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY AND NOSE GEAR STEERING TUBE. Feb 14, 2005 · Cessna 172M · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA050218006Ball Joint · broken(CAN) PILOT REPORT PROBLEM, TO TAXI AIRCRAFT ON THE RAMP. AIRCRAFT INSPECTED AND FOUND LT NOSE GEAR TUBE ASSEMBLY, STEERING BALL JOINT BROKEN.Feb 14, 2005 · Cessna 172M · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 2005FA0000302Wheel · failedFOUND RT MAIN TIRE WAS LOCKED UP. PUT WHEEL ON DOLLY AND PULLED PLANE TO HANGER. CLOSER LOOK IN HANGER FOUND THAT RIM HAD BLOWN APART. DEFLATED TIRE AND LOOKED INSIDE RIM. FOUND PIECE BROKEN OUT OF CENTER SECTION OF RIM. CRACKS WERE FOUND AROUND BOLT HOLES OF Feb 5, 2005 · N13263 · Cessna 172M · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 2005FA0000301Wheel · failedFOUND RT MAIN TIRE WAS LOCKED UP. PUT WHEEL ON DOLLY AND PULLED PLANE TO HANGER. CLOSER LOOK IN HANGER FOUND THAT RIM HAD BLOWN APART. DEFLATED TIRE AND LOOKED INSIDE RIM. FOUND PIECE BROKEN OUT OF CENTER SECTION OF RIM. CRACKS WERE FOUND AROUND BOLT HOLES OFFeb 5, 2005 · N13263 · Cessna 172M · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 2005FA0000299Wheel · failedFOUND RT MAIN TIRE WAS LOCKED UP. PUT WHEEL ON DOLLY AND PULLED PLANE TO HANGER. CLOSER LOOK IN HANGER FOUND THAT RIM HAD BLOWN APART. DEFLATED TIRE AND LOOKED INSIDE RIM. FOUND PIECE BROKEN OUT OF CENTER SECTION OF RIM. CRACKS WERE FOUND AROUND BOLT HOLES OF Feb 5, 2005 · N13263 · Cessna 172M · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 2005FA0000298Wheel · failedFOUND RT MAIN TIRE WAS LOCKED UP. PUT WHEEL ON DOLLY AND PULLED PLANE TO HANGER. CLOSER LOOK IN HANGER FOUND THAT RIM HAD BLOWN APART. DEFLATED TIRE AND LOOKED INSIDE RIM. FOUND PIECE BROKEN OUT OF CENTER SECTION OF RIM. CRACKS WERE FOUND AROUND BOLT HOLES OF Feb 5, 2005 · N13263 · Cessna 172M · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA050204004Support · worn(CAN) THE DAMAGE OCCURED AROUND THE AFT IB BEARING. THE BEARING WAS FOUND WORN INTO BOTH THE SUPPORT ARMS 0523901-13 AND -14. MFG OFFERS A SERVICE KIT TO REPLACE THESE BRACKETS. SK180-44-1. THIS KIT WAS ISSUED TO REPAIR A DEFECT OCCURING ON THE FRONT ROLLEFeb 1, 2005 · Cessna 172M · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2005FA0000252Impeller · destroyedFLYING AT 1700 FT WITH PWR SETTING OF 2400 RPM, VIBRATION OCCURED. SCANNED GAGES, ALL NORMAL. PULLED CARB HEAT AND VIBRATION DISAPPEARED. SCANNED GAGES AGAIN, NOTICED OIL PRESS WAS ZERO. PWR STARTED TO BLEED OFF, RPM`S DROPPED TO 2200, DID NOT RESPOND TO TJan 31, 2005 · N100M · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA041122003Gasket · split(CAN) INTAKE FLANGE GASKET SPLIT THROUGH CIRCUMFERENCE RESULTING IN MINOR VACUUM LEAK. THE GASKET MATERIAL IS HARD AND BRITTLE, AND APPEARS TO BE ERODING ON THE INNER EDGE. THIS IS THE FOURTH GASKET FOUND SPLIT IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS. THREE ON THIS ENGINE (1164Nov 19, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA041105004Frame · cracked(CAN) DURING A 200 HR INSPECTION FUSLAGE FRAME PN 0512011-1, STA 108.0 WAS FOUND TO HAVE 4 CRACKS APPROXINATLY 1/2 - 1 INCH IN LENGTH ORIGINATING FROM THE INBOARD FLANGE OF THE FRAME AT EACH OF THE 4 CORNERS.Nov 4, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR CA041103005Pushrod · broken(CAN) LT DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY.Oct 25, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2008FA0000713Seat Frame · crackedDURING A ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PILOTS FULLY ADJUSTABLE SEAT FRAME WAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. SOME AREAS WERE COVERED UP BY THE UPHOLSTERY WHICH IS GLUED TO THE FRAME IN THAT AREA. OTHER AREAS OF CONCERN WERE INCOMPLETE WELOct 13, 2004 · N20454 · Cessna 172M · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR CA041015001Alternator · failed(CAN) HIGH VOLTAGE LIGHT CAME ON DURING FLIGHT. ALTERNATOR INSPECTED AND FOUND THE BRUSHES WORN TO LIMIT. BRUSHES REPLACED. A/C GROUND RUN AND FOUND HIGH VOLTAGE LIGHT REMAINED ON. FUTHER TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND ALTERNATOR WIRE SHORTED TO SHIELD WIRE. BATTERY COOct 13, 2004 · Cessna 172M · DC Generating SystemSDR CA041014002Master Switch · failed(CAN) RADIO MASTER SWITCH CONTROLLING POWER TO ALL RADIOS E.G. DUAL NAV COM, VDR, TRANSPONDER, BECAME INTERMITTENT THEN FINALLY FAILED SHUTTING POWER OFF TO ALL THE RADIOS. MINIMAL PLAY IN TOGGLE SWITCH EVIDENT. REPLACED SWITCH AND NO MORE FAULT. TIME ON ORISep 26, 2004 · Cessna 172M · UHF Communications SystemSDR CA041014008Hub · cracked(CAN) DISSASSEMBLY FOR CLEANING / CORROSION / REPAINT FOUND 3 CRACKS IN HUB WEB BY FLANGE BOLT THREADS IN CASTING. INSPECTION OF OTHER HUB FOUND SIMILAR DAMAGE.INSPECTION WITHOUT PART BEING VERY CLEAN WOULD MAKE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THESE CRACKS.Sep 21, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA040930004Rocker · splitON CLIMB-OUT, ENG RUNNING ROUGH, BACKFIRING, SHAKING VIOLENTLY. INSTRUCTOR LEVELED OFF & REDUCED POWER, ENG SMOOTHED OUT BUT STILL RAN ROUGH. A/C RETURNED & LANDED W/O INCIDENT. ENGINEERS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM WITH NR 2 CYLINDER. INVEST CYLINDER FOUND EXHAUST RSep 14, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA040809004Spacer · loose(CAN) YOKE FOUND TO HAVE EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT DURING INSPECTION. SOURCE DETERMINED TO BE LACK OF WELDING AT LT SIDE OF LOWER BEARING CONTROL YOKE SPACER ASSEMBLY TO THE CONTROL YOKE SHAFT ITSELF. MFG HAS PROVIDED APPROPRIATE DATA TO COMPLETE THE WELDMENTS.Aug 2, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Control Column SectionSDR CA040806004Bolt · failed(CAN) THE PILOT DEPARTED AIRPORT: AT 2100 FT AND 4 MILES SOUTH OF DEPARTED AIRPORT, ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH, PARTIAL POWER LOSS. THE PILOT LANDED AT SAME AIRPORT WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTY. UPON INVESTIGATION OF ENGINE, FOUND THAT THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS P/N Jul 22, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2004FA0000577Sealant · separatedACFT HAD LOW POWER DURING TAKE OFF, DURING THE FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION THE MECH. FOUND PIECES OF SILICON MISSING AROUND THE CARB INTAKE SUSPECTED THAT IT WAS INGESTED THROUGH THE CARB DURING TAKE OFF. THIS ACFT HAD STC NR SA4428SW INSTALLED ON 9-16-98 PART OF THJul 14, 2004 · N738GV · Cessna 172M · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR CA040713005Pushrod · bent(CAN) PILOT WAS 10 MILES FROM AIRPORT. WHEN A POWER LOSS AND ENGINE VIBRATION WAS NOTED. PILOT INFORMED ATC OF SITUATION AND LANDED AT AIRPORT WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INVESTIGATION NOTICED NO COMPRESSION AND BENT PUSH ROD AND PUSHROD HOUSING ON NR 4 CYLINDER. Jul 8, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR RTE2004F00000Bulkhead · crackedDURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, FOUND SEVERAL SPINNER SCREWS LOOSE, AND ONE MISSING THAT HAD BEEN THERE AT PREFLIGHT. REMOVED SPINNER TO INVESTIGATE, AND FOUND FORWARD BULKHEAD CRACKED, WITH MANY SMALL PIECES MISSING. DURING PROPELLER REMOVAL TO REPLACE DAMAGJul 2, 2004 · N9379H · Cessna 172M · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2004FA0000644Distributor Blk · looseREPLACED WORN POINTS IN MAGNETO. ON RUN UP FOUND 500 RPM DROP. REMOVED MAGNETO AND FOUND DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK CONTACT TOWERS AND DISTRIBUTOR FINGER OIL SOAKED FROM EXCESS LUBRICANT. WHILE INSPECTING FOUND DISTRIBUTOR GEAR BUSHING LOOSE IN DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK. OJul 1, 2004 · N12585 · Cessna 172M · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA040708009Skin · cracked(CAN) SMALL CRACKS AT RIVETS, 4 PLACES, WERE FOUND ON THE RT FLAP.Jun 11, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2004FA0000429Control Cable · brokenANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND UPPER ELEVATOR CABLE WITH SOME BROKEN STRANDS. REPLACED BOTH CABLES BOTH AIRCRAFT HAVE A LITTLE OVER 5000.0 HOURS ON THEM.May 27, 2004 · N4366R · Cessna 172M · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA040604006Hinge Bracket · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION OF RUDDER THE BRACKET IN QUESTION WAS FOUND TO HAVE TWO CRACKS BESIDE THE THRUST SURFACE. DUE TO THE HIGH HOURS OF THIS ASSEMBLY THE THRUST SURFACE WAS FOUND TO HAVE WORN TO HALF OF ITS ORIGINAL THICKNESS. REPAIR TO THE RUDDERMay 26, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Rudder/Tab, Attach FittingsSDR CA040604008Door Frame · cracked(CAN) INSPECTION LOWER DOOR POST IAW SB 97-1 AND FOUND CRACK AT CORNER IAW SB. BOTH RT AND LT DOOR POSTS. REPAIRED WITH MFG REPAIR KIT.May 25, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Fuselage, Door HingeSDR CA040528006Adapter · failedIN FLIGHT THE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATION WAS IN THE RED. UPON AIRCRAFT RETURN, THE THERMOSTATIC VALVE P/N SL E19600 AND THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER 204418-156WAS REPLACED. RUN UP CARRIED OUT. TEMPERATURE INDICATION WITHIN LIMITS, P/N 69510.May 9, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA040429006Propeller · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER WAS RECIEVED FOR 5 YR. CORROSION IAW CAR 625, APPENDIX C, PARAGRAPH 5. PROPELLER SPACER WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF SPACER DOWEL HOLES IT WAS FOUND THAT THEY WERE CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR RENDERING THE PROPELLER UNSERVApr 29, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Propeller AssemblySDR CA040505003Skin · cracked(CAN) SMALL CRACK WAS FOUND AT TRAILING EDGE OF THE LT FLAP.Apr 27, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR CA040429005Filter Adapter · malfunctioned(CAN) IN CRUISE THE OIL TEMPERATURE CLIMB INTO THE RED ZONE. THE THERMOSTATIC VALVE WAS REPLACED AND A TEST FLIGHT WAS CARRIED OUT WITH THE ENGINE STILL OVERHEATING. WE REPLACED THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER P/N 75528 AND THE OIL SCREEN HOUSING P/N 69510 AND EVERYTHIApr 7, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA040415003Clevis Bolt · misinstalled(CAN) INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF UPPER ELEVATOR CABLE TO ELEVATOR BELLCRANK. AFTER A RECENT PAINT JOB WHERE THE ELEVATOR HAD BEEN REMOVED, THE UPPER BOLT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE AIRCRAFT SERVICE MANUAL MAKES (SPECIAL NOTE) THAT THE UPPER CABLE MUST BE ATMar 25, 2004 · Cessna 172M · FastenersSDR CA040301006Tube · cracked(CAN) HAIRLINE CRACK IN TUBING, AROUND APPROXIMATELY .25 OF THE CIRCUMFERENCE, IMMEDIATELY BELOW WELDED FLANGE. CRACK WAS ON IB SIDE OF FLANGE AND NOT READILY VISIBLE.Feb 25, 2004 · Cessna 172M · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 2004FA0000264Tire · out of balancePILOT REPORTED NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY AFTER TOUCH DOWN AND HIGH SPEED TAXI. INSPECTED NOSE GEAR AND NOTED SHIMMY DAMPENER AND STEERING COLLAR BEARING A LITTLE MORE THAN NORMAL AXIAL MOVEMENT, TIRE STILL HAD 65 PERCENT TREAD AND SAW NO OBVIOUS TIRE DEFECTS. REMOVFeb 13, 2004 · N64107 · Cessna 172M · TireSDR 2004FA0000263Impulse Coupling · crackedONE OF THE MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING PAWLS OR PAWL ATTACH RIVETS FAILED DURING TOUCH AND GO OPERATION. THE PAWL BROKE THE MAGNETO MOUNTING CASTING AND DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT. MAGNETO WAS HANGING FROM THE ACCESSORY HOUSING WITH THE HELP OF THE IGNITION HARNESS.Feb 13, 2004 · N9210H · Cessna 172M · Magneto/Distributor
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