Cessna 172N

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duckdb -csv -c "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"

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SDR 95ZZZX6440Spar Assy · crackedFOUND 3 CRACKS AT LIGHTENING HOLE IN FRONT SPAR OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER (CENTER SECTION), APPROXIMATELY .75 INCH EACH. SUSPECT CAUSE - IMPROPER GROUND HANDLING. RECOMMENDATION - USE TOW BAR.Sep 27, 1995 · N4QQ · Cessna 172N · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 95ZZZX5835Bushing · failedDURING ROUTINE FLIGHT, PILOT REPORTED A LOUD POP WHEN HE MOVED THE FLAP HANDLE TO RAISE THE FLAPS. THE RT FLAP RETRACTED, THE LEFT BOUND-UP AND WAS AT ALMOST 30 DEGREES. A SAFE LANDING WAS PERFORMED. INSPECTED THE FLAP SYSTEM AND FOUND WHAT APPEARED TO BE TSep 16, 1995 · N1449E · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 95ZZZX6554Exhaust Riser · crackedDURING ROUTINE 100-HOUR INSPECTION, EXHAUST LEAK NOTED FROM CYLINDER NR 3. AFTER REMOVAL OF EXHAUST RISER, A CRACK AND SEPARATION ON THE FLANGE WAS DISCOVERED. RISER REMOVED FOR REPAIR. SUSPECT CAUSE MISALIGNED EXHAUST, AGE, FATIGUE. RECOMMENDATION: INSPESep 13, 1995 · N738HX · Cessna 172N · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 95ZZZX6806Points · failedINSPECTED MAG, FOUND POINTS NOT LUBRICATED AND PLASTIC PUSH ARMS WORN OFF. POINTS WOULD NOT OPEN AND BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF MAG WERE NOT OPERATIONAL.Sep 5, 1995 · N737HK · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR 95ZZZX6396Gauge · defectiveSUSPECT INACCURATE FUEL GAUGES MAY HAVE BEEN A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO AN EMERGENCY LANDING.Aug 26, 1995 · N738CL · Cessna 172N · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR 95ZZZX6534Roller · failedTT, 6,804.7 HRS. PILOT REPORTED UNUSUAL SOUND UPON FLAP RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF. FLAP FOUND BUCKLED, BUT MOSTLY RETRACTED. FOUND FLAP ROLLERS WITH CRACKS IN THE BEARING SHELLS AND FAILED ROLLER. REPLACED FLAP & ROLLERS. TT, 9,534.3 HRS. DURING SLOW SPEEAug 23, 1995 · N4624D · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 95ZZZX4302Seat Belt · part missingTHE PLASTIC SLEEVE/COLLAR IS MISSING FROM THE LAP BELT LUG/PIN WHERE SHOULDER HARNESS CONNECTS TO BELT. WITH THIS MISSING, POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT OF HARNESS TO BELT IS COMPROMISED.Aug 7, 1995 · N75742 · Cessna 172N · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 95ZZZX3943Hinge · pin brokenDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE CABIN DOOR HINGE PINS WERE DETERMINED TO BE WORN. WHEN OLD PINS WERE REMOVED, FOUND 2 OF 4 PINS BROKEN WITH ONLY ABOUT .25 INCH OF REMAINING PIN SECURING HINGE. THE BOTTOM PIECE WAS MISSING ON ONE PIN. THE TOP HINGES WERE FOUJul 15, 1995 · N737BP · Cessna 172N · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 95ZZZX5751Magneto · points failedCOMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO MAG POINTS ATTACH COMING LOOSE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS BETTER MEANS OF ATTACHING POINT TO MAGNETO.Jul 12, 1995 · N4829G · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR 95ZZZX3680Carburetor Jet · blockedTEAR DOWN OF CARBURETOR TO IDENTIFY REASON FOR FAILURE. MAIN JET ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND PARTIALLY BLOCKED. BLOCKAGE REMOVED USING A .040 INCH PIECE OF SAFETY WIRE PASSED THROUGH THE OUTLET END OF THE MAIN JET ASSEMBLY.Jun 19, 1995 · N5415J · Cessna 172N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 95ZZZX3137Contact · points closedA MISS ON ONE MAG CAUSED REMOVAL AND EXAMINATION OF THE MAG. THE POINT GAP WAS CLOSED DOWN AND THE POINTS WERE OF A TYPE NOT SEEN IN THIS SERIES MAG BEFORE. SINCE THEY HAD BEEN INSTALLED A SHORT TIME BEFORE, A CALL TO THE INSTALLING AGENCY WAS MADE. ACCORDIJun 5, 1995 · N734RA · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR 95ZZZX2724Magneto · chafedDURING TROUBLESHOOTING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FOUND LEFT MAGNETO HARNESS CAP CHAFING AIRCRAFT BATTERY. BATTERY COULD NOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT ROTATING MAGNETO OUT OF THE WAY. REMOVED MAGNETO AND ROTATED DRIVE GEAR TO IMPULSE COUPLING 180 DEGREES. REINSTALLED AMay 23, 1995 · N4599D · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR 95ZZZX3624Skin · crackedFOUND LEFT FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED AT REFUELING STEP. CRACK RADIATED UP AND FORWARD FROM UPPER FORWARD STEP ATTACH WASHER (DISPLACMENT TYPE). SUBMITTER SUGGESTS REGULAR CLOSE INSPECTION OF AREA AND CONSTRUCTION OF A STURDY DOUBLER REDUCING SKIN TENSION.May 22, 1995 · N215AF · Cessna 172N · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 95ZZZX2725Retain Stud · backed outAFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORT A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND A SEVERE ROUGHNESS AND AN AIRPORT LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NR 4 CYLINDER INTAKE VALVE PUSH ROD AND SHROUD WERE BURNED AND LEAKING OIL.May 18, 1995 · N734XC · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX5105Spring · brokenPILOTS REPORTED AIRCRAFT REQUIRES FULL TRIM TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT COURSE IN CRUISE. FOUND SPRING BROKEN IN CONTROL BOX UNDER FLOOR TO LEFT RUDDER CABLE LINKAGE. REPLACED RUDDER RETURN SPRING. CONTROL THEN NORMAL.May 15, 1995 · N6317F · Cessna 172N · Rudder Control SystemSDR 95ZZZX3077Valve · crimp nut looseVERNATHERM NUT IS VERY LOOSE - ENGINE AND A/C HAVE ONLY 160.0 TT SINCE NEW.May 8, 1995 · N5833J · Cessna 172N · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR 95ZZZX2657Cylinder · rings brokenDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, COMPRESSION ON CYLINDERS 2 AND 4 LOW. REMOVED CYLINDERS. BROKEN AND MISSING PIECES OF RING. OIL SAMPLE SENT OUT. OVERHAUL FACILITY SAYS TAPPET DAMAGE. INSPECTED SAME AND FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST TAPPET WITH HEAVY DAMAGE. ENApr 21, 1995 · N3065E · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX2654Elt · inoperativeWHILE PERFORMING OPERATIONAL CHECK REQUIRED BY FAR 91.207D, A CARRIER ONLY SIGNAL WAS GENERATED WHEN ACTIVATED EITHER BY MANUAL OPERATION OR BY 'G' SWITCH OPERATION.Apr 12, 1995 · N7344A · Cessna 172N · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 95ZZZX1695Tappet · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, TURN OUT OF TRAFFIC, UNDER FULL POWER, RPM ROLLED BACK TO 1900. SEVERE VIBRATION. CONTINUED TURN TO DOWNWIND; BASE FOR EMERGENCY LANDING. ENGINE SHUT DOWN.Mar 22, 1995 · N3216E · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 96ZZZX4749Spinner · misfitFOUND ABOVE NORMAL TENSION ON REAR SPINNER BULKHEAD WHEN INSTALLING SPINNER, THIS NEW PROPELLER MAY BE THICKER THAN ORIGINAL PROPELLER WHICH USES THE ORIGINAL SPINNER AND BACKPLATES FROM THE 160HP ENGINE. 350 HOURS SINCE STC MOD NR SA 4428SW.Mar 10, 1995 · N1928F · Cessna 172N · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 97ZZZX8Piston Pin · brokenENGINE FAILED IN CRUISE FLIGHT DUE TO BROKEN PISTON PIN IN NR 3 CYLINDER. ENGINE DESTROYED, CASES BROKEN, RODS BENT, PISTONS CRACKED. AIRCRAFT SUCCESSFULLY LANDED ON COUNTRY ROAD NEAR AIRPORT. SUPERIOR AIR PARTS WARRANTED ENGINE.Mar 3, 1995 · N4773E · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX942Bracket · bolt pulledBOLT PULLED THROUGH BRACKET FOR RIGHT INBOARD FLAP ATTACHMENT. APPEARS TRACK WORN EXCESSIVELY AT BOLT HOLES. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED TRACK SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR WEAR.Feb 17, 1995 · N4822G · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 95ZZZX816Control · brokeWHILE IN-FLIGHT, PILOT EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. PILOT ACTUATED CARBURETOR HEAT, SWITCHED FUEL TANKS WITH NO RESULTS. PILOT WAS FORCED TO LAND THE 172 ON THE HIGHWAY. PILOT AND PLANE RECEIVED NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE. A MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE MIFeb 9, 1995 · N4818D · Cessna 172N · Mixture ControlSDR 95ZZZX961Control Cable · failedCABLE SNAPPED IN FLIGHT. LOUD BANG, A/C ROLLED LEFT. CORRECTED AND LANDED. VFLE SHOULD BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES. NO SIGN OF CORROSION OR ABRASION. EIGHT OCCURRENCES BY THIS MECHANIC OF BREAKAGE AT THIS SPOT IN SYSTEM.Feb 8, 1995 · N5422E · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 95ZZZX739Pushrod · bentDURING FLIGHT, PILOT EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND ENGINE ROUGHNESS. AN UNEVENTFUL AIRPORT LANDING WAS MADE. INSPECTION BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REVEALED NR 3 CYLINDER INTAKE PUSHROD BENT. OIL ADDITIVE, LW16702, ADDED 2 HOURS PREVIOUSLY. ENGINE MAJOJan 22, 1995 · N6468F · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX826Skin · delaminatedOUTER SKIN DELAMINATED FROM DOOR FRAME. LIGHT CORROSION FOUND IN UNBONDED AREA. LENGTH OF DELAMINATION IS 10 INCHES AND LOCATED ALONG BOTTOM EDGE NEAR LOWER CORNER OPPOSITE DOOR HINGE.Jan 18, 1995 · N737YE · Cessna 172N · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 95ZZZX915Control Cable · defectiveOUTSIDE HOUSING BROKE, NOT ALLOWING MIXTURE TO GO TO IDLE CUT OFF OR FULL RICH. SUSPECT CAUSE COLD TEMP (UNSURE).Jan 1, 1995 · N5426J · Cessna 172N · Mixture Control
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