Cessna 172N

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SDR 2006FA0000164Spark Plug · defectiveDURING THE INSTALLATION AND OPS CHECK OF 2 NEW MAGNETOS, HARNESS AND 8 SPARK PLUGS TO CORRECT A HARD STARTING DISCREPANCY, THE ENGINE HAD A 200 TO 300 RPM MAGNETO DROP O THE LT MAGNETO. TROBLESHOT THE IGNITION SYSTEM USING A COLD CYLINDER TESTER AND DETERMINEFeb 7, 2006 · N6372D · Cessna 172N · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR CA060125002Collar · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION THE PILOT CONTROL COLUMN WAS NOTICED TO HAVE MORE MOVEMENT OFF-AXIS THAN THE CO-PILOT CONTROL PANEL. THE PILOT'S CONTROL COLUMN SUPPORT & LOCK COLLAR WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED LONGITUDINALLY AND WAS REPLACED NEW. (TC# 20060125002)Jan 20, 2006 · Cessna 172N · Instrument PanelSDR 2006FA0000142Vent Line · chafedDEFECT WAS NOTED DURING SEB04-4, WHICH REQUIRED INSP OF FUEL HOSES IN OLDER PRODUCTION AC. IN ORDER TO INSPECT ALL LINES, HEADLINER IS REQUIRED TO BE PULLED. LINES IN QUESTION ARE LOCATED ABOVE DOORS IB OF LT AND RT FUSELAGE RIB. PROBLEM WAS CHAFING OF FUELJan 6, 2006 · N73813 · Cessna 172N · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR 2006FA0000013Impulse Coupling · looseDURING 500 HOUR MAG AND IMPULSE COUPLING INSPECTION FOUND ONE IMPULSE COUPLING PAWL RETAINING RIVET VERY LOOSE IN IMPULSE HOUSING. NO DAMAGE NOTED. (K)Dec 28, 2005 · N739XK · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2006FA0000061Drive Assy · failed(.7500) OF THE DRIVE TEETH ON THE BENDIX DRIVE WERE COMPLETELY SHEARED DURING AN ENGINE START-UP. NO PROBABLE CAUSE OR RECOMMENDATIONS TO MAKE. (K)Dec 21, 2005 · N75716 · Cessna 172N · Engine StarterSDR RTE2006F00002Bulkhead · crackedDURING ROUTINE SCHEDULED INSPECTION. FOUND FWD PROP SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKED NEAR THE BOLT HOLES. NO APPARENT REASON COULD BE DETERMINED. THE PROP BOLTS WERE CORRECTLY TORQUED. THE PROP WAS CORRECTLY CLOCKED. GROUND AND FLIGHT CHECKS SHOWED NO ABNORMAL VIDec 15, 2005 · N734QQ · Cessna 172N · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2005FA0001581Bearing · looseAIRCRAFT CAME IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE, OWNER NOTICED BENDIX DRIVE SHAFT BEARING LYING IN THE COWLING. STARTER WAS O/H. THE BEARING WAS A SLIP FIT TO THE HOUSING. I WOULD RECOMMEND BETTER TOLERANCE CONTROL AT OVERHAUL, AND REMIND ALL MECHANICS TO PERFORM SOME SDec 15, 2005 · N73827 · Cessna 172N · Engine StarterSDR AU510001578Gear · broken(AUS) ENGINE STARTER MOTOR DRIVE GEAR DISINTEGRATED DURING START. STARTER MOTOR FRONT HOUSING DAMAGED. (CASA NR 510001578)Dec 12, 2005 · Cessna 172N · Engine StarterSDR CA051125006Wire · shorted(CAN) MAIN BATTERY WIRE AT ALTERNATOR, SHORTED TO GROUND AT FRONT BAFFLE, THEREFORE CAUSING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO TRIP. ACU WAS ALSO DAMAGED DUE TO SHORT.Nov 23, 2005 · Cessna 172N · Electrical Power System WiringSDR CA051003004Cylinder · cracked(CAN) CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM CYLINDER BARREL WHILE IN FLIGHT.Sep 29, 2005 · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA060321010Control Cable · worn(CAN) THIS REPORT HAS BEEN RESUBMITTED. THE INTERNAL PART OF THE BOUDEN CABLE WAS FOUND TO BE EXCESSIVELY WORN DURING INSPECTION. SEE ATTACHED PHOTO (TC NR 20060321010)Sep 20, 2005 · Cessna 172N · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA050803001Bolt · broken(CAN) DURING THE WALK-AROUND THE PILOT NOTICED THE DOWN ELEVATOR STOP BOLT HEAD HANGING FROM THE LOCKWIRE. IT HAD BROKEN FROM THE SHAFT APPROXIMATELY 2MM FROM THE BOLT HEAD. THE BOLT WAS REPLACED NEW AND THE ELEVATOR TRAVELS AND FUNCTION WERE CHECKED.Aug 2, 2005 · Cessna 172N · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2005FA0000727Lifter · spalledLIFTERS SPALLED ON 5/7/2005, BUT NO DAMAGE TO THE CAMSHAFT AT THAT TIME. 2/16/2005 LIFTERS SPALLED AGAIN CAUSING THE CAMSHAFT TO NEED REPLACEMENT. (K)May 1, 2005 · N733ZK · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA050418016Magneto · failed(CAN) AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. RT MAGNETO FOUND TO BE UNSERVICABLE.Apr 17, 2005 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA050427009Points · wornROUTINE INSP REVEALED MAGNETO TO ENGINE TIMING WAS OFF BY ABOUT 4 OR 5 DEGREES. MAGNETO REMOVED TO CHECK POINTS. POINTS JUST BARELY OPENING, NORMAL POINT GAP 0.016'. PLASTIC/NYLON HEEL THAT RIDES ON MAGNETO CAM WORN DOWN.Apr 8, 2005 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA050304003Door Frame · cracked(CAN) WHEN COMPLYING WITH MFG REPETIVE SEB 03-5, A 2 INCH CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE AREA OF THE LT LOWER DOOR HINGE ATTACH POINT ON THE DOOR POST. INSTALLED SERVICE KIT SK172-154TO REPAIR THE CRACK. NO INDICATIONS OF CRACKS ON THE RT SIDE.Mar 2, 2005 · Cessna 172N · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CA050223011Lifter · spalled(CAN) DURING PROGRESSIVE CARE OPERATION NR2 ON INSPECTION OF OIL SUMP SCREEN FOUND LARGE METALLIC FERROUS PARTICLES. ENGINE ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT ALL LIFTERS (INTAKE AND EXHAUST) WERE BADLY SPALLED, ALONG WITH SPALLED AND WORN CAM LOBES. Feb 22, 2005 · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA050223010Lifter · spalled(CAN) INSPECTION OF OIL SUMP SCREEN FOUND LARGE METALLIC FERROUS PARTICLES. ENG TTSN 1738.0. IT WAS FOUND THAT LIFTERS WERE BADLY SPALLED (CYL NR1, INTAKE SPALLED, CYL NR2 BOTH GOOD, CYL NR3, INT AND EX SPALLED, CYL NR4, INTAKE SPALLED) ALONG WITH SPALLED ANFeb 10, 2005 · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA050202004Spar · cracked(CAN) DURING THE 200 HOUR INSPECTION CRACKS WERE FOUND STARTING FROM THE CENTRAL LIGHTENING HOLE IN THE FORWARD HORIZONTAL STABILIZER SPAR. THE CRACKS WERE STOP DRILLED AND REINFORCEMENT P/N 0531037-1 AND SKIN P/N 0523001-25 WERE INSTALLED IAW SEB94-8.Jan 25, 2005 · Cessna 172N · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CA050105001Magneto · cracked(CAN) AT 500 HOUR INSPECTION, A 1.5 INCH CRACK WAS NOTICED ON THE MAGNETO COIL ADJACENT TO THE OUTPUT CONNECTOR. MAGNETO REMOVED FROM SERVICE.Dec 16, 2004 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA041216007Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) BULKHEAD FOUND CRACKED AROUND RUDDER TUBE HOLD DOWN CLAMP.Dec 3, 2004 · Cessna 172N · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CA041216006Control Cable · frayed(CAN) CABLE FRAYING AT REAR PULLEY IN HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.Dec 3, 2004 · Cessna 172N · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR CA041215004Tachometer · leaking(CAN) TACHOMETER WAS FULL OF OIL. TACH SHAFT SEAL LW14260 AND TACHOMETER REPLACED. TACHOMETER P/N D1-112-5025S/N 17488Nov 16, 2004 · Cessna 172N · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 2005FA0000091Smoke · detectedPILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE (AUDIO AMP) CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. COULD NOT FIND THE DIRECT CAUSE. HOWEVER, THE RADIOS ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED THE SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. (SO05200504849)Nov 14, 2004 · N75776 · Cessna 172N · Communications SystemSDR EEJ2005F00000Clevis · wornFIELD EXP HAS SHOWN DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD IS NOT JUST FOR THE RAILS INSP THE ENTIRE SEAT TOO! HAVE SEEN MS203922C11 CLEVIS PINS WORN TO .030. IF BOTH PINS FAIL, THE SEAT BACK WILL RECLINE ANOTHER 60 DEGREES OR GO FLAT RESULTING IN LOSS OF AIRCRAFT. (K)Oct 12, 2004 · N9390E · Cessna 172N · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 2004FA0000786Bearing · overheatedDURING FLIGHT, ENGINE BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER, AND AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN OFF-FIELD LANDING. UPON INVESTIGATION INTO THE FAULT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE MAGNETO BREAKER POINTS WERE NOT OPENING. DISASSEMBLY OF THE MAGNETO REVEALED THAT BEARING PN 1038297 INSTAug 16, 2004 · N2246E · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2004FA0000636Engine · making metalFACTORY OVERHAUL FOUND FERROUS METAL FLAKES (SEVERAL HUNDRED) IN OIL FILTER. ENGINE REMOVED AND RETURNED TO MFG.Aug 11, 2004 · N75704 · Cessna 172N · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA040823007Magneto · migrated(CAN) ATTACH NUTS ON CLAMP BLOCK WERE TIGHT. MAGNETO ROTATED TO CAUSE RPM DROP. THE MAGNETO HAD 386.6 HOURS SINCE LAST REMOVAL.Aug 10, 2004 · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA040809005Rod End · worn(CAN) ON GROUND ROLL, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE AIRCRAFT TO THE RT. AFTER INSPECTION OF THE STEERING SYSTEM, DISCOVERED A STEERING ARM DISCONNECTED IN LOCATION OF THE PEDALS. THE ROD END THAT ATTACHES TO THE PEDALS WAS WORN, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING ARAug 2, 2004 · Cessna 172N · Steering UnitSDR 2004FA0000602Stud · looseNR 3 CYLINDER INTAKE VALVE ROCKER ARM STUD BACKED OUT CAUSING PUSHROD TO BEND AND HYDRAULIC LIFTER FAILURE.Jul 26, 2004 · N7610F · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA040720004Alternator · failedIN CRUISE, THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. DECIDED TO LAND AT THE NEAREST AIRPORT. ON SITE, NOTICED THAT THE ALTERNATOR GROUND WIRE WAS CUT AND WAS CONTACTING THE POSITIVE WIRE, WHICH IN TURN CAUSED THE CONTROL BOX TO FAIL. REPLACED THE ALTERNJul 10, 2004 · Cessna 172N · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2004FA0000683Exhaust Valve · stuckAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS DURING CLIMBOUT. AIRCRAFT CIRCLED AND LANDED AND DEPARTED END OF RUNWAY, ROLLED OUT THRU RUNWAY LIGHTS. PROPELLER STRIKE OF ONE LIGHT. FOUND NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE STUCK AND VALVE GUIDE LOOSE . FURTHER INSPECTION ALSO FJul 6, 2004 · N738FZ · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2004FA0000553Dipstick · destroyedPILOT CHKD OIL DURING PREFLIGHT, REINSERTED DIPSTICK, TURNED C/W UNTIL SNUG. INSTRUCTOR PILOT CHECKED DIPSTICK AND FOUND SNUG. AFTER T/O OIL BEGAN STREAMING FROM COWL. PILOT RETURNED TO BASE AND MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING. AMT OPENED COWL AND FOUND THAT DIPSTICKJul 1, 2004 · N733RL · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR SO1550Rib · crackedDURING HIDDEN DAMAGE INSPECTION AFTER BIRDSTRIKE ON VERTICAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE, FOUND FORMING RIB ASSY CRACKED. REPLACED WITH NEW PART.Jun 10, 2004 · N1951F · Cessna 172N · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 2004FA0000424Doubler · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND POPPED RIVET HEADS IN FIREWALL DOUBLERS, REMOVED DOUBLERS FOUND EXFOLIATION EXCEEDING 40 PERCENT THICKNESS ON BACK SIDE OF DOUBLERS, REPLACED DOUBLER, RECOMMEND CLOSE INSPECTION OF RIVET HEADS IN THIS AREA.May 29, 2004 · N734BZ · Cessna 172N · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/FirewallSDR 2004FA0000745Air Box · damagedDURING RUN-UP, BEFORE DEPARTURE, THE CARBURETOR HEAT WAS CHECKED AT 1000 AND 1700 RPM WITH ABOUT 75 RPM DROP. DURING THE FLIGHT BACK, IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE CARB HEAT WAS CHECKED AGAIN AT VARIOUS POWER SETTINGS, WORKING NORMALLY WITH ABOUT A 100 RPM DROP. AFTApr 24, 2004 · N5048E · Cessna 172N · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR CA040426007Wire · burned(CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE ALTERNATOR FIELD CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. THE PILOT PUSHED IN THE BREAKER SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE BREAKER STAYED IN. SMOKE THEN APPEARED AND THE PILOT LANDED SAFELY. THE MAIN POWER WIRE AT THE BACK OF THE ALTERNATOR WAS FOUND WApr 2, 2004 · Cessna 172N · Electrical Power System WiringSDR CA040315004Lighter · shorted(CAN) SMOKE/ FUMES DETECTED IN COCKPIT DURING CRUISE FLT. CREW SURVEYED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTROLS AND FOUND CIGAR LIGHTER TO BE HOT. REMOVED LIGHTER FROM DASH AND RETURNED TO BASE WITH NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS. INSPECTION REVEALED COILS OF LIGHTER SHORTED CAMar 11, 2004 · Cessna 172N · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR AUS20040073Arm · corroded(AUS) FLAP SUPPORT ARM TO FLAP SUPPORT ARM RIB RIVETS MISSING DUE TO CORROSION.Feb 10, 2004 · Cessna 172N · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2004FA0000223Lifter · wornDURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD. MINUTE METAL PARTICLES WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER WHEN IT WAS CUT OPEN FOR INSPECTION. HYDRAULIC LIFTERS WERE REMOVED FOR A MORE DETAILED INSP. THE ONE CAM LOBE FOR NR 3 AND NR 4 CYLINDERS HAD PLATING Jan 30, 2004 · N73827 · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20031324Alternator · faulty(AUS) ALTERNATOR SUSPECT FAULTY. ALTERNATOR BENCH TESTED OK, BUT REPLACED DUE TO HIGH HOURS. FAULT HAS NOT REOCCURRED SINCE.Dec 18, 2003 · Cessna 172N · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA031217002Ring · failed(CAN) REPORTED ENGINE BACKFIRING AT LOW RPM. CARRIED OUT COMPRESSION TEST ON ALL FOUR CYLINDERS. COMPRESSIONS WERE AS FOLLOWS, NR 1 70/80, NR 2, 72/80, NR 3, 60/80, NR 4, 74/80. REMOVED NR 3 CYLINDER AND FOUND MARKS IN CYLINDER AND RINGS WERE EXCESSIVELY SHARDec 16, 2003 · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20031302Brush Block · worn(AUS) ALTERNATOR GROUND BRUSH COMPLETELY WORN AWAY. SLIP RING DAMAGED BY WORN BRUSH.Dec 8, 2003 · Cessna 172N · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2003FA0001205Vent · corrodedFOUND FUEL LEAK RT DOOR FRAME, CAUSED BY CORROSION AND CHAFING OF FUEL VENT PIPE IN WING ROOT. INSPECTED L/S AND FOUND BEGINNINGS OF LEAK ON THAT SIDE ALSO.Dec 2, 2003 · N734BZ · Cessna 172N · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR AUS20031144Tappet · cracked(AUS) TAPPET INNER BODIES CRACKED (8OFF).Nov 7, 2003 · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20031145Tappet · cracked(AUS) TAPPET INNER BODIES CRACKED (8OFF).Nov 6, 2003 · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA031114005Thru Bolt · leaking(CAN) SMOKE IN CABIN. OIL LEAK ON FRONT OF ENGINE, LEADKED OIL DOWN BAFFLE TO HEAT MUFF INLET. OIL DRIPPED INSIDE HOT MUFFLER CREATING SMOKE. 2 FORWARD CRANK CASE THROUGH BOLTS FOUND LEAKING. REPAIRS ARE NOT COMPLETED YET, 4 NOV. 03.Nov 4, 2003 · Cessna 172N · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2003FA0001203Volt Regulator · burnedA/C ARRIVED AT SHOP AFTER EXPERIENCING SMOKE IN THE CABIN. ELEC SYS WAS SHUT OFF (MASTER SWITCH). INSPECTION OF ELEC SYS SHOWED EVIDENCE OF A FIRE INSIDE OF VOLTAGE REG. VOLTAGE REG WAS INSTALLED IAW INSTRUCTION SHEET NR PPS-2020. THE VOLTAGE REGULATORS INOct 24, 2003 · N734HL · Cessna 172N · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 2004FA0000008Magneto · shortedAIRCRAFT HAD PAST HISTORY OF ENGINE RUNNING RUFF AT TIMES. AT 12 MILES OUT FROM AIRPORT, ENGINE STARTED TO RUN RUFF. AT 6 MILES OUT FROM AIRPORT ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. THE AIRCRAFT MADE IT TO RUNWAY, OK. CHECKED MAG AND FOUND BOTH CAPAOct 17, 2003 · N4763D · Cessna 172N · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2003FA0001169Stud · brokenSTUD BROKEN AT CENTER, CAUSE UNKNOWN. NO RECOMMENDATIONS.Oct 13, 2003 · N3386E · Cessna 172N · Engine (Reciprocating)
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