# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 172N

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

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Page 1 of 13 · 627 reports

- [SDR 2026FA0000651](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000651.md): Fuel Cap · failed · Aug 18, 2026 · N4849D · Cessna 172N · Fuel Storage
  > AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE IN FLIGHT NEAR AMALGA, UTAH. THE PILOT ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN A FIELD. THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE POWER ISSUE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A VENTED FUEL CAP THAT WAS NOT VENTING PROPERLY. THE IMPROPER
- [SDR 2026FA0000604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000604.md): Carburetor · faulted · Jul 2, 2026 · N172KJ · Cessna 172N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > AFTER ONLY 360.49 TACH HOURS IN SERVICE FOUND THROTTLE GETTING STUCK BEFORE FULL THROTTLE STOP. SUSPECTED ACCELERATOR PUMP PLUNGER GETTING STUCK NOT ALLOWING THROTTLE ARM TO HIT FULL THROTTLE STOP.
- [SDR 2026FA0000357](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000357.md): Stiffener · sheared · May 12, 2026 · N6212G · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > FLAP TRACK STIFFENERS THAT KEEP THE FLAP TRACKS STRAIGHT AND TRUE WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF AND/OR CRACKED
- [SDR 2026FA0000352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000352.md): Stiffener · sheared · Apr 14, 2026 · N211AV · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > FLAP TRACK STIFFENERS THAT KEEP THE FLAP TRACKS STRAIGHT AND TRUE WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF ON THE INBOARD RH INBOARD FLAP TRACK
- [SDR 2026FA0000339](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000339.md): Stiffener · sheared · Apr 14, 2026 · N211AV · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > FLAP TRACK SRIFFENERS THAT KEEP THE FLAP TRACKS STRAIGHT AND TRUE WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF ON THE INBOARD RH INBOARD FLAP TRACK
- [SDR 2026FA0000215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000215.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Mar 26, 2026 · N738PV · Cessna 172N · Propeller Assembly
  > DURING 100HR INSPECTION, FOUND FORWARD PROPELLER BULKHEAD CRACKED AT ONE BOLT HOLE LOCATION. PART HAD 297 HRS TOTAL TIME.
- [SDR 2025FA0000713](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000713.md): Exhaust Valve · failed · Oct 10, 2025 · N739DB · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > EXHAUST VALVE FAILED DUE TO HEAT STRESS, CAUSING LOW COMPRESSION, LOW ENGINE SPEED AND ENGINE VIBRATIONS WHILE AT CRUISE.
- [SDR 2025FA0000627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000627.md): Control Cable · broken · Sep 2, 2025 · N737ET · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > WHILE ON APPROACH TO LAND AT KXBP BASE TO FINAL, THE CFII AND HER STUDENT HEARD A POP IN THE AIRFRAME. THEY NOTICED THE LEFT FLAP WAS "FLAPPING" A LITTLE AND DIDN'T SEEM TO BE SECURED IN THE PROPER CONFIGURATION COMPARED TO THE RH SIDE. THE CFII TOOK CONTROL
- [SDR 2025FA0000409](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000409.md): Crankcase · cracked · Jun 18, 2025 · N3080E · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > CASE CRACKED AT TOP BASE OF #2 CYLINDER, LEAKING OIL
- [SDR 2026FA0000177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000177.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Apr 16, 2025 · N738PV · Cessna 172N · Propeller Assembly
  > DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND FORWARD SPINNER BULKHEAD P/N: 0550321-4
- [SDR 2025FA0000266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000266.md): Tube · deflated · Apr 15, 2025 · N2892E · Cessna 172N · Landing Gear System
  > NEW TUBE HAD A SLOW LEAK WHERE STEM REINFORCEMENT PATCH AND MANUFACTURE SEAM INTERSECTED. NOTE: THIS TUBE WAS BRAND NEW AND WAS NEVER ENTERED INTO SERVICE. THE TUBE WAS ALSO NOT A PART OF ANY PRE-ASSEMBLED ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR L9QS2024091200711](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/L9QS2024091200711.md): Pulley · damaged · Sep 12, 2024 · N4913G · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > L/H FLAP BINDING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO L/H FLAP & L/H FLAP DRIVE PULLEY. REPLACED DAMAGED PARTS
- [SDR 2024FA0000702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000702.md): Control Cable · frayed · Sep 9, 2024 · N73707 · Cessna 172N · Aileron Control System
  > FOUND BOTH AILERON CABLES P/N MC0510105-324 FRAYED AT OUTBOARD PULLEY. AILERON CABLES TSN: 2973.9
- [SDR 2026FA0000356](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000356.md): Stiffener · sheared · Mar 23, 2024 · N1465E · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > FLAP TRACK STIFFENERS THAT KEEP THE FLAP TRACKS STRAIGHT AND TRUE WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF AND/OR CRACKED
- [SDR 2024FA0000248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000248.md): Indicator · inoperative · Mar 21, 2024 · N3080E · Cessna 172N · Turn and Bank/Rate of Turn Indicator
  > OFF FLAG INOPERATIVE, FLAG DOES NOT PULL.
- [SDR 2026FA0000385](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000385.md): Stiffener · sheared · Feb 17, 2024 · N737LX · Cessna 172N · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > FLAP TRACK STIFFENERS THAT KEEP THE FLAP TRACKS STRAIGHT AND TRUE WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF AND/OR CRACKED.
- [SDR 2023FA0000837](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000837.md): Pushrod · damaged · Dec 16, 2023 · N734BB · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > DURING SB388C, EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION FOUND 4EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-10 & 4EA ROCKERS P/N 17F19357 TO HAVE HEAVY SCUFF - SCORING. ENGINE TT: 2741.1 SINCE FACTORY REBUILT.
- [SDR 2023FA0000845](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000845.md): Volt Regulator · failed · Dec 14, 2023 · N734UL · Cessna 172N · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAIL AFTER 66.2 HOURS OF OPERATION. AFTER REMOVAL FROM AIRCRAFT NOTICED TWO PART NUMBER STICKERS OVERLAPPING EACH OTHER. EACH STICKER HAD DIFFERENT SERIAL NUMBERS TOP S/N 80Y66728 BOTTOM 80X66735
- [SDR 2023FA0000584](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000584.md): Magneto · failed · Sep 30, 2023 · N1315E · Cessna 172N · Magneto/Distributor
  > WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT ACFT EXPERIENCED AND ENGINE STOPPAGE IN FLIGHT. ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH BRIEFLY FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE STOPPAGE. UPON VISUAL EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE MAGNETO IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NEITHER SET OF POINTS WERE BEING OPENED BY THE ACTUA
- [SDR 2023FA0000527](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000527.md): Magneto · failed · Aug 25, 2023 · N6196D · Cessna 172N · Magneto/Distributor
  > DUAL MAGNETO FAILED DURING FLIGHT
- [SDR 2023FA0000465](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000465.md): Unknown · unknown · Aug 22, 2023 · N733JP · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > WE EXPERIENCED TWO CRACKED CYLINDERS WITHIN 55.6 TACH HRS OF EACH OTHER. THE CRACKS WERE IN IDENTICAL LOCATIONS AT THE TOP OF THE CYLINDER BARREL WHERE THE BARREL MEETS THE CYLINDER HEAD. THE CRACKS WERE FOUND BY HIGH CHT INDICATIONS, VISUALLY SEEING EXHAUST
- [SDR 2023FA0000080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000080.md): Unknown · unknown · Feb 1, 2023 · N75706 · Cessna 172N · Standard Practices/Structures
  > AIRPLANE WAS FLYING AND THROTTLE CONTROL BECAME STUCK AT 2100 RPM, AIRPLANE WAS LANDED SAFELY. DURING INSPECTION OF THROTTLE AND CARBURETOR, THROTTLE WAS DISCONNECTED AND THROTTLE SHAFT WAS STUCK. REMOVED CARBURETOR FROM ENGINE AND ACCELERATING PUMP DISCHARGE
- [SDR 2022FA0000618](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000618.md): Muffler · cracked · Oct 21, 2022 · N7374E · Cessna 172N · Engine Exhaust System
  > NEWLY "OVERHAULED" MUFFLER CRACKED AFTER ONLY 81.3 HOURS OF OPERATION. VISIBLE INDICATION OF FAILURE WAS EXHAUST SOOT ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE MUFFLER SHROUD. MUFFLER WAS SOLD AS OVERHAULED WITH FORM 8130-3 AND WORK ORDER WHILE ALL PARTS APPEARED TO BE MANUFACTU
- [SDR 2026FA0000353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000353.md): Stiffener · sheared · Oct 17, 2022 · N734TD · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > FLAP TRACK STIFFENERS THAT KEEP THE FLAP TRACKS STRAIGHT AND TRUE WERE FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF AND/OR CRACKED
- [SDR VNAA202207079993](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNAA202207079993.md): Intercostal · corroded · Jul 7, 2022 · N5323E · Cessna 172N · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > INTERCOSTAL AT STGR 20L FROM FS 310 TO FS 319 IS CORRODED AT GROUND STUDS
- [SDR 2022FA0000602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000602.md): Tube · failed · Jan 12, 2022 · N737GR · Cessna 172N · Tire Tube
  > NLG TIRE DEFLATED ON LANDING ROLLOUT OF TRAINING FLIGHT. CFI IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN ENGINE ANO STOPPED A/C. RAI MAINT REMOVED A/C FROM RWY USING IRON DOLLY. NLG WHEEL REMOVED ANO DISASSEMBLED. INSPECTION REVEALED A CHAFFED HOLE ON THE MIDDLE SEAM CIRCUMFERENCE
- [SDR 2021FA0000165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000165.md): Windscreen · scratched · Jun 8, 2021 · N739BE · Cessna 172N · Flight Compartment Windows
  > VISOR SCRATCHED WINDSCREEN CAUSING CRACK AT ALONG THE SCRATCH AND DISLODGING A PIECE OF THE WINDSCREEN FROM THE AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR 2021FA0000060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000060.md): Flap System · binding · Feb 8, 2021 · N3126E · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > AT SOME POINT IN FLIGHT THE PILOT DEPLOYED THE FLAPS AT WHICH POINT THE THE RIGHT FLAP BOUND UP. WHEN THE FLAP BOUND UP, IT APPEARS THE MOTOR KEPT GOING FORCING THE FLAP TO BEND AND TWIST. THE OUTBOARD AFT FLAP ROLLER BEARING IS PARTIALLY CRUSHED AND THE INB
- [SDR 2021FA0000021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000021.md): Handle · broken · Jan 21, 2021 · N738HX · Cessna 172N · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > ON 1-14-2021, DURING A FSDO 141 INSPECTION OF CESSNA 172N, REGISTRATION N738HX, THE COPILOT’S SEAT WAS FOUND TO HAVE.040 SAFETY WIRE SECURING THE SEAT BACK RECLINING LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK PIVOT POINT. THIS RESULTED IN THE SEAT BACK BEING LOCKED
- [SDR IKBR2021010500018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IKBR2021010500018.md): Gasket · leaking · Jan 5, 2021 · N737DG · Cessna 172N · Fuel Indicating System
  > PILOT REPORTED FUEL LEAK WE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT AND FOUND THE FUEL SENDER LEAKING AROUND GASKET AND AND THRU CENTER STUD INSTALLED NEW FUEL SENDER AND GASKETS.
- [SDR IKBR2020111200016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IKBR2020111200016.md): Spring · broken · Nov 9, 2020 · N734UL · Cessna 172N · Rudder Control System
  > OWNER REPORTED RUDDER CABLES LOOSE INSPECTED SYSTEM AND FOUND LEFT RUDDER SPRING BROKEN INSTALLED NEW RUDDER SPRING P/N 0310196-5.
- [SDR IKBR2020100500014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IKBR2020100500014.md): Carburetor · leaking · Oct 5, 2020 · N737LG · Cessna 172N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > DURING 50HR INSPECTION FOUND CARB P/N 10-5217 LEAKING. INSTALLED OVERHAULED CARB.
- [SDR IKBR2020100500013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IKBR2020100500013.md): Cylinder · cracked · Oct 5, 2020 · N737LG · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING 50HR INSPECTION FOUND CRACKED CYLINDER FIN AND BLENDED NR 1 CYLINDER COOLING FIN, AS PER LYCOMING O-320 OHM SECTION 6 PARAGRAPH 6-26(2). ENGINE TSMOH 1627.0.
- [SDR IKBR2020100500012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IKBR2020100500012.md): Antenna · deteriorated · Oct 5, 2020 · N737LG · Cessna 172N · ATC Transponder System
  > DURING 50HR INSPECTION FOUND TRANSPONDER ANTENNA DETERIORATED AND CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW TRANSPONDER ANTENNA P/N AV-22.
- [SDR IKBR2020100500011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IKBR2020100500011.md): Fuel Tank · cracked · Oct 5, 2020 · N739EU · Cessna 172N · Fuel Storage
  > FUEL LEAK FROM RIGHT WING, UPON INSPECTION FOUND RIGHT FUEL TANK CRACKED ON TOP OF TANK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TANK. SENT OUT FOR REPAIR AND REINSTALLED.
- [SDR 2020FA0000380](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000380.md): Throttle Control · binding · Aug 21, 2020 · N4725D · Cessna 172N · Power Lever
  > WE HAVE BEEN DISINFECTING OUR FLEET OF A/C DURING COVID CONCERNS. THE PILOTS HAVE DISINFECTING WIPES PROVIDED TO THEM. BEFORE EACH FLIGHT THE PILOT WIPES DOWN AREAS OF TOUCH POINTS. THE THROTTLES HAVE FRICTION LOCK FEATURES THAT ARE COMPRISED OF WASHERS. T
- [SDR 2020FA0000322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000322.md): Tension Spring · broken · Jul 5, 2020 · N1459E · Cessna 172N · Rudder Control System
  > UNUSUAL RUDDER PEDAL DEFLECTION, AIRPLANE TRIM AND CONTROL FEEL WAS NOTED. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL DISCOVERED LT RUDDER TENSION SPRING WAS BROKEN AT THE AFT END THAT ATTACHES TO THE RUDDER PEDAL. ALONG WITH THE RT SPRING, THIS SPRING PROVIDES TENSION FOR THE R
- [SDR 2020FA0000095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000095.md): Muffler · cracked · Jan 29, 2020 · N733TP · Cessna 172N · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > PILOT SMELLED BURNING OIL IN CABIN, TURNED OFF CABIN HEAT AND SMELL WENT AWAY. INSPECTION FOUND MUFFLER CRACKED AT TAILPIPE ABOUT 3/4 AROUND TAILPIPE TO MUFFLER. MUFFLER WAS A NEW REPLACEMENT FROM AEROSPACE WELDING INSTALLED ON 4/13/3018 3125.8 TACH, REMOVED
- [SDR 2020FA0000076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000076.md): Spark Plug · out of tolerance · Jan 22, 2020 · N6478D · Cessna 172N · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > ACFT EQUIPPED WITH REM 38E SPARK PLUGS, AN UNUSUALLY HIGH EGT READING, CHECKED THE MAGNETOS. SWITCHED FROM BOTH TO LEFT, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ON ONLY 3 CYLINDERS. FOUND THAT ONE OF THE 8 PLUGS WAS NOT FIRING. THE RESISTANCE OF 5 OF THE 8 PLUGS EXCEEDED
- [SDR 2020FA0000040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000040.md): Rocker · broken · Aug 8, 2019 · N3076E · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING FLIGHT BOTH PUSHRODS ON THE NR 3 CYLINDER BROKE THROUGH THE ROCKER ARMS CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER ON THAT CYLINDER AND ENGINE TO RUN ROUGH. AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED SAFELY, PARTS WERE CHARGED AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. LIKELY CAUSE IS CRAC
- [SDR CA190717007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190717007.md): O-Ring · wrong part · Jul 2, 2019 · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) DURING ENGINE REPAIR, CYLINDER SHROUD TUBES REMOVED. SHROUD TUBE O RINGS PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED WERE BLACK IN COLOUR. BOTH OEM AND PMA O RINGS FOR THIS MODEL OF ENGINE ARE ORANGE IN COLOUR. COMPARED TO THE OEM O RING, THE BLACK O RINGS ARE DIMENSIONALLY DI
- [SDR CA190717006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190717006.md): Rocker · wrong part · Jul 2, 2019 · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) (*SUP*) DURING ENGINE REPAIR, ROCKER FULCRUMS REMOVED FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION. ONE FULCRUM NOTICEABLY DIFFERENT THAN OTHER 7. VISUALLY DIFFERENT, DIMENSIONS DIFFERENT, AUTOMOTIVE STYLE PRODUCTION MARKS. LACKS: OEM PART NUMBER, MFG NUMBER, HEAT TREAT
- [SDR CA190717009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190717009.md): Lifter · failed · Jul 2, 2019 · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) ENGINE HAS 825 TT SINCE OVERHAUL (OTHER MTCE FACILITY 2018). AT 682 HRS TIS, LIFTERS REMOVED BY THE OTHER FACILITY DUE TO FAILURE. MARCH 20019 MAINTENANCE ENTRY INDICATES NEW LIFTERS INSTALLED. 142 TIS, ENGINE RECEIVED DUE TO METAL CONTAMINATION, LIFTERS
- [SDR CA190717008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190717008.md): Camshaft · failed · Jul 2, 2019 · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) ENGINE HAS 825 TT SINCE OVERHAUL (OTHER MTCE FACILITY 2018). AT 682 HRS TIS, CAMSHAFT REMOVED BY THE OTHER FACILITY DUE TO FAILURE. MARCH 2019 MAINTENANCE ENTRY INDICATES A NEW CAMSHAFT INSTALLED AT THIS TIME. 142 HRS TIS, ENGINE RECEIVED DUE TO METAL CO
- [SDR CA190505001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190505001.md): Tube · punctured · May 4, 2019 · Cessna 172N · Tire Tube
  > (CAN) ON RECENT NUMEROUS OCCASIONS COMPANY AIRCRAFT (CESSNA 152/172 EXPERIENCE A RASH OF TIRE DEFLATION (BOTH MAIN AND NOSE WHEEL) WHILE EITHER UPON LANDING OR TAXIING. INVESTIGATION/INSPECTION OF WHEEL ASSEMBLIES REVEALED SMALL PUNCTURE IN INNER TUBES (GOODYE
- [SDR CA190401014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190401014.md): Bolt · missing · Apr 1, 2019 · Cessna 172N · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) LOWER NOSE LANDING GEAR ATTACH COLLAR (CAP) HAD ONE OF THE 2 ATTACH BOLTS MISSING AND A GAP WAS EVIDENT ON THE MATING SURFACE ON ONE SIDE. THE FIREWALL, CAP, NOSE GEAR, AND ATTACH BRACKETS WERE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE WITH NONE FOUND. THE CAP RETENTION HARD
- [SDR CA190325005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190325005.md): Radio · malfunctioned · Mar 21, 2019 · Cessna 172N · Data Transmission Auto Call
  > (CAN) WHILE ON FINAL IN THE CIRCUIT, AIRCRAFT X-XXXX LOST RADIO RECEPTION. STUDENT HAD PREFORMED A GO-AROUND, ENTERED TRANSPONDER SQUAWK CODE 7600 AND CALLED TOWER BY CELL PHONE. THE STUDENT RECEIVED LANDING CLEARANCE FROM TOWER AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AI
- [SDR CA190312013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190312013.md): Line · loose · Mar 12, 2019 · Cessna 172N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) ACCELERATOR PUMP LINE IN CARBURETOR CAME LOOSE AND STOPPED THROTTLE FROM CLOSING ALL THE WAY. (TC# 20190312013)
- [SDR CA190308022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190308022.md): Distributor Blk · damaged · Mar 7, 2019 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) FACTORY NEW 212.2 HOURS AGO. CUSTOMER NOTED MAGNETO IN `LIVE CONDITION` DURING TIMING VERIFICATION. MAGNETO HOUSING REMOVED AND OBSERVED LH DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK ATTACHING SCREW MISSING. UNEVEN BLOCK DURING OPERATION CAUSED INTERNAL COMPONENTS TO RUB TOGETHE
- [SDR CA190311024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190311024.md): Switch · melted · Mar 6, 2019 · Cessna 172N · Exterior Lighting
  > (CAN) DURING THE FLIGHT THE PILOT REPORTED SMOKE FROM UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THE LANDING LIGHT SWITCH HAD OVERHEATED, PARTIALLY MELTING. THESE SWITCHES HAVE A MANDATORY REPLACEMENT LIFE OF 48 MONTHS. THE FAILED SWITCH WA

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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 = '172N'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n/reports

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