# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 172RG

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

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- [SDR 2024FA0000567](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000567.md): Control Cable · corroded · Aug 6, 2024 · N6542V · Cessna 172RG · Aileron Control System
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF NON-FLYING OUTSIDE STORAGE, WE FOUND BOTH AILERON CONTROL CABLES CORRODED WHERE THEY PASS OVER THE PULLEYS AT THE TOP OF THE CABIN AT THE WING ROOT. REFER TO AILERON CABLE CORROSION INSPECTION. ONE CABLE W
- [SDR BQVR2022060200001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BQVR2022060200001.md): Powerpack · leaking · May 29, 2022 · N9437D · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic System, Main
  > AFTER TAKE OFF, THE LANDING GEAR SELECTOR HANDLE WAS RE-POSITIONED TO RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR. THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT FULLY RETRACTED. THE EMERGENCY HAND PUMP WAS USED TO MANUALLY EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRCRAFT WITH
- [SDR BQVD2022032800001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BQVD2022032800001.md): Powerpack · intermittent · Mar 22, 2022 · N9437D · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear System
  > MOMENTARILY AFTER LANDING GEAR RETRACTION DURING TRAINING, THE LANDING GEAR MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS FOUND DISENGAGED. ONE CB RESET ATTEMPTED BUT RESULTED IN ANOTHER TRIPPING. CB WAS LEFT DISENGAGED. VERY SLIGHT ODOR WAS NOTICED. MANUAL LANDING EXTENSION WAS
- [SDR 2020FA0000436](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000436.md): Line · broken · Sep 21, 2020 · N6330V · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic System, Main
  > NOSE GEAR UP HOSE P/N S2178-4-0105 PULLED OUT OF ITS CRIMPED FERRULE ON LANDING GEAR UP CYCLE DURING FLIGHT. ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID LOST FROM HYDRAULIC POWER PACK. EMERGENCY GEAR DOWN SYSTEM WAS INOPERABLE DUE TO NO HYDRAULIC FLUID.
- [SDR 2022FA0000578](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000578.md): Ignition Sys · failed · Aug 4, 2020 · Cessna 172RG · Ignition System
  > LOST 50% OF MY ENGINE POWER DURING A CLIMB FROM 9,500 TO 11,000 FT. HAD A SLIGHT KNOCKING NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH THE POWER LOSS. WAS CONCERNED OF A MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE AND MADE A SAFE EMERGANCY LANDING IN BAKERFIELD, CA. A REPORT IS ON FILE AT THE LOCAL FAA OF
- [SDR 2019FA0000264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000264.md): Governor · fluctuates · Jul 27, 2019 · N9924B · Cessna 172RG · Propeller Governor
  > PROPELLER GOVERNOR FAILURE/MALFUNCTION. GOVERNOR FLUCTUATED IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR CA190610008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190610008.md): Actuator · broken · Jun 7, 2019 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD NO GREEN GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT INDICATION. HE COULD SEE THAT THE MAIN GEAR WAS DOWN, AND HE FLEW BY THE TOWER TO GET A VISUAL REPORT FROM THE CONTROLLER. THEY REPORTED THAT THE GEAR APPEARED TO BE DOWN. UPON LANDING AFTER
- [SDR 2018FA0000519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000519.md): Spar · cracked · Dec 11, 2018 · N9791B · Cessna 172RG · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, PN 2432000-201, MAIN FRONT SPAR, PN 0532001-98 AND REINFORCEMENT PN 0531037-1 WERE FOUND CRACKED, CRACKS RADIATING OUT FROM THE CENTER LIGHTNING HOLE, RESULTING IN TWO SEPARATE PLACES.
- [SDR 2018FA0000341](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000341.md): Impulse Coupling · out of position · Aug 17, 2018 · N4791V · Cessna 172RG · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAGNETO FAILED. DRIVE GEAR SEIZED DUE TO IMPULSE COUPLING GETTING JAMMED ON HOUSING. CAUSED MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR TEETH TO BE STRIPPED OFF BY ACCESSORY DRIVE GEAR IN ENGINE. SEVERE ENGINE ROUGHNESS DURING TAKE OFF ROLL RESULTED IN ABORTED TAKE OFF.
- [SDR FAA201612020005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAA201612020005.md): Bolt · broken · Nov 13, 2016 · N751DW · Cessna 172RG · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > BOLTS USED FOR THE NUMBER TWO CONNECTING ROD AND END CAP. ONE OF THE BOLTS SHOWED SIGNS OF A 45 DEGREE FRACTURE AND SIGNS OF BEING STRETCHED AND BENDING CAUSING THE BOLT TO BREAK. THE END CAP ALSO SHOWED SIGNS OF BEING DEFORMED FROM ONE OF THE TWO BOLTS FAILIN
- [SDR 2016FA0000219](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000219.md): Pin · broken · Apr 25, 2016 · N172RG · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > THE LT DOWNLOCK PIN ON THE NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK MECHANISM FRACTURED BUT REMAINED IN PLACE DUE TO SUFFICIENT ENGAGEMENT IN ITS HOUSING. THE INNER PORTION OF THE PIN WAS ABLE TO MOVE FREELY INBD AND DURING THIS FLIGHT WHILE THE GEAR WERE RETRACTED THE PIN WORKED
- [SDR JM8S2015080700369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JM8S2015080700369.md): Bar · cracked · Jun 7, 2015 · N5176R · Cessna 172RG · Rudder Structure
  > UPON INSPECTION IAW MM, 10, RUDDER SYSTEM FOUND LT RUDDER BAR WELD ASSY, TO BE CRACKED RIGHT ALONG THE JOINT WELD ON THE PILOT SIDE WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE PEDALS: CO-PILOT SIDE SEEMED TO HAVE NO DEFECTS. R & R THE PART AND RE-RIGGED THE ENTIRE RUDDER SYSTEM
- [SDR 2015FA0000166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000166.md): Wheel Half · cracked · Apr 29, 2015 · N6253R · Cessna 172RG · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > FELT A LOT OF VIBRATION ON LEFT MAIN WHEEL ON LANDING ROLL RIGHT AFTER TOUCHDOWN. STAYED ON THE CENTER LINE MINIMAL BRAKING AND STOPPED THE AIRPLANE IN ABOUT ROUGHLY 2000 FEET. AT FIRST IT FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE. ON SHUTDOWN, FOUND THE TIRE AND TUBE TO BE S
- [SDR CA150330007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150330007.md): Pivot · cracked · Mar 27, 2015 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Brake System
  > (CAN) LEFT BRAKE SYS HAD UNEXPLAINED LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, SO AS NO LINES WERE LEAKING, THE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR WAS REMOVED & THE SECTOR GEAR REMOVED. THE BRAKE SYS WAS PRESSURIZED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE & BRAKE FLUID COULD BE SEEN DRIPPING FROM CRACK IN THE
- [SDR CA141205004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141205004.md): Bolt · sheared · Dec 4, 2014 · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING A SCHEDULED TASK TO REMOVE THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR FOR A SERVICE BULLETIN INSPECTION, WE NOTED THAT 2 OF THE 3 ATTACHMENT BOLTS WERE SHEARED ON THE RH ASSEMBLY AND 1 ON THE LEFT. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS DETECTED AND THE THREAD PORTION
- [SDR CA141027011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141027011.md): Control Column · corroded · Oct 20, 2014 · Cessna 172RG · Control Column Section
  > (CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT SB SEB10-3 R1 CONTROL YOLK INSPECTION, SEVERE CORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE LOWER PIVOT AREA. THE CORROSION HAS COMPLETELY EATEN THROUGH THE MATERIAL AND CREATED A LARGE HOLE JUST BELOW THE YOLK PIVOT HINGE.
- [SDR 2014FA0000603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000603.md): Attach Fitting · cracked · Oct 15, 2014 · N5245V · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, COULD NOT VALIDATE PREVIOUS COMPLIANCE WITH SEB93-8 RELATED TO CRACKS AND ELONGATED BOLT HOLES IN NLG ACTUATOR ATTACH FITTING. PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION AND FOUND CRACKING IN ACTUATOR ATTACH FITTING LOWER INBD ON BOTH SIDES OF A
- [SDR 2014FA0000575](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000575.md): Tab · out of position · Sep 29, 2014 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > NO GREEN LIGHT FOR GEAR DOWN AND SAFE. JACKED AIRCRAFT, FOUND LT MAIN GEAR SWITCH TAB OUT OF PLACE. NO CONTACT WITH TAB FOR SWITCH. ALSO, NOSE GEAR SWITCH NOT CONTACTING TAB ON NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR. COLLAR LOOSE ALLOWING THE ROTATION OF THE ARM AWAY FROM TAB.
- [SDR JU8S2014030700137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JU8S2014030700137.md): Actuator · cracked · Feb 25, 2014 · N9480D · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > DURING SCHECULED INSPECTION. RT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR BODY FOUND TO BE CRACKED NEAR FORWARD ATTACH BOLT HOLE. ACTUATOR BODY WAS REMOVED AND CRACK VERIFIED BY DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION. ACTUATOR BODY HAD A DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED 98.3 HRS
- [SDR 2014FA0000136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000136.md): Actuator · cracked · Feb 25, 2014 · N9486D · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > DURING SCHECULED INSPECTION. LT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR BODY WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED NEAR FORWARD ATTACH BOLT HOLE. ACTUATOR BODY REMOVED AND CRACK WAS VERIFIED BY METHOD OF DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION. ACTUATOR BODY HAD A DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION PREVIOUSLY PERFO
- [SDR 2014FA0000034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000034.md): Spar · cracked · Jan 17, 2014 · N6378R · Cessna 172RG · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THIS ACFT THE FWD STABILIZER ASSY WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CENTER HOLE ON THE FWD SPAR ASSY.
- [SDR 2014FA0000033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000033.md): Spar · cracked · Jan 17, 2014 · N5102U · Cessna 172RG · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FWD STABILIZER ASSY FOUND TO BE CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CENTER HOLE ON THE FWD SPAR ASSY.
- [SDR 2014FA0000032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000032.md): Spar · cracked · Jan 17, 2014 · N6425V · Cessna 172RG · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FWD STABILIZER ASSY FOUND TO BE CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CENTER HOLE ON THE FWD SPAR ASSY.
- [SDR BR8S2014011000014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BR8S2014011000014.md): Engine · power loss · Jan 7, 2014 · N9553B · Cessna 172RG · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > SLOW LOSS OF POWER & RPM DECREASE SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. CARBURETTOR HEAT ON AND ALL ENGINE INDICATIONS IN NORMAL RANGE EXCEPT RPM DECREASING. ATTEMPTED RETURN TO HOME FIELD BUT RPM DECREASED TO APPROX 1000. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN FLIGHT AND SET ACFT DOWN ON RO
- [SDR BQVR201306040001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BQVR201306040001.md): Flap Track · torn · Jun 3, 2013 · N9437D · Cessna 172RG · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > DURING PREFLIGHT, RT INBD FLAP TRACK AREA DISCREPANCY DISCOVERED. MX INSPECTED TO FIND THE RT INBD FLAP TRACK TO SPAR ATTACHMENT BRACKET CRACKED WITH 2 SHEARED TRACK TO BRACKET RIVETS. THIS APPARENTLY RESULTED IN BOTH FLAP WELL SKIN TO FLAP TRACK SIDE BRACES
- [SDR 2013FA0000373](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000373.md): Actuator · cracked · Jun 2, 2013 · N117PB · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > LEFT MLG ACTUATOR CRACKED THROUGH MOST FWD BOLT HOLE. DURING EXTENSION THE LT MLG WOULD NOT FULLY EXTEND IN NORMAL OPERATION OR IN EMERGENCY EXTENSION WITH THE HAND PUMP, RESULTING IN A GEAR UP LANDING. THE PROBABLE CAUSE IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR DURING NORMA
- [SDR CA130521002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130521002.md): Actuator · broken · May 18, 2013 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED THAT THE RT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT COME DOWN AND LOCKED. THE LT MAIN AND NOSE GEAR WERE OBSERVED TO BE DOWN. AFTER CONSULTING POH THE ACFT WAS LANDED ON THE LT MAIN AND NOSE GEAR AND DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE PILOT KEPT THE RT WING UP AS L
- [SDR CA130411017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130411017.md): Relay · faulty · Apr 6, 2013 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) GEAR DID NOT GO DOWN ALL THE WAY WHEN PILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN. PILOT USED HAND PUMP TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR THE REST OF WAY DOWN, GEAR LOCKED DOWN AND MADE NORMAL LANDING. ACFT WAS PUT ON JACKS AND FOUND THAT THE GEAR OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSE OF
- [SDR H6MR2013051644321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/H6MR2013051644321.md): Pivot · sheared · Jan 18, 2013 · N6290V · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear
  > LEFT MLG PIVOT ASSY, SHEARED AT THE DRIVE END WHERE THE GEAR IS ACTUATED. PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RETRACT OR EXTEND THE LT MAIN GEAR FOR LANDING, WHICH CAUSED THE LT GEAR TO BE IN A PARTIALLY EXTENTED POSITION. PILOT CHOSE TO LAND ACFT WITH GEAR RETRACTED TO MI
- [SDR CA130110009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130110009.md): Powerpack · malfunctioned · Jan 8, 2013 · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) AFTER LANDING, PILOT AND INSTRUCTOR NOTICED WHINING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER DASH. CHECKED ENGINE INSTRUMENTS NOTICED ALTERNATOR WAS SHOWING HIGH DISCHARGE. NOISE STOPPED ALL OF A SUDDEN, ALTERNATOR NO LONGER DISCHARGING. CHECKED CIRCUIT BREAKERS NOTICE
- [SDR CA130109006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130109006.md): Actuator · cracked · Jan 8, 2013 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) PILOT NOTICED AFTER TAKEOFF THAT LT MAIN GEAR DID NOT RETRACT ALL THE WAY AND WAS HANGING DOWN, SO HE SELECTED GEAR DOWN, GEAR CAME DOWN NORMALLY AND HE LANDED AND REPORTED IT TO MAINTENANCE. THE PROBLEM WAS CONFIRMED ON A GEAR SWING IN THE HANGAR AND T
- [SDR CA121115004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121115004.md): Distributor Gear · broken · Nov 15, 2012 · Cessna 172RG · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) DURING ROUTINE MAGNETO 500 HR INSPECTION, THE DISTRIBUTOR FINGER ON THE M3008 DISTRIBUTOR GEAR WAS FOUND TO BE SO LOOSE THAT IT FELL OFF WHEN GEAR WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2012FA0000735](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000735.md): Housing · cracked · Oct 28, 2012 · N949SM · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > LEFT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR HOUSING FAILED, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR & STUDENT HEARD A CRACK/BANG NOISE WHEN THE GEAR WAS 1ST RETRACTED. UPON LANDING GEAR EXTENSION LEFT MAIN TRAILED, AFTER SOME TIME WAS SPENT ATTEMPING TO BRING THE GEAR LEG FORWARD INTO THE LOCK POSITI
- [SDR CA121005008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121005008.md): Motor · shorted · Oct 5, 2012 · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) PILOT WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT, NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE DASH. PILOT INFORMED TOWER OF PROBLEM AND CAME BACK TO LAND. WHILE PUTTING GEAR DOWN FOR LANDING NOTICED GEAR WAS REALLY SLOW IN COMING DOWN BUT FINALLY GOT GREEN LIGHT. LANDED WITHOUT
- [SDR 2012FA0000631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000631.md): Hose · failed · Aug 27, 2012 · N80138 · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic System, Main
  > HOSE ASSY FROM GEAR MOTOR TO NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR FAILED AT THE HOSE FITTING. REPLACES ASSY WITH BRAIDED STAINLESS STEEL HOSE. GEAR SWINGS CHECKED GOOD. NO LEAKS. MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION SYS FUNCTION CHECKED GOOD. ACFT TEST FLOWN, CHECKED GOOD. LANDING GEAR
- [SDR 2012FA0000565](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000565.md): Alternator · defective · Aug 13, 2012 · N57AF · Cessna 172RG · Electrical Power System
  > PILOT REPORTED LOW VOLTAGE OF 22 VOLTS AND PERFORMED AN EMERGENCY LANDING. GROUND CHECK OF ALTERNATOR IDENTIFIED IT DEFECTIVE. ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR 2012FA0000254](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000254.md): Rudder Bar · cracked · May 2, 2012 · N9543B · Cessna 172RG · Rudder Structure
  > RUDDER BAR WELD ASSY, RT FOOT BRAKE & RUDDER PEDAL. THE PART CRACKED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AT THE APPROXIMATE MIDPOINT OF THE ASSY ALONG SIDE THE GEAR TEETH THAT ALLOW THIS PART TO ENGAGE THE WELD ASSY FOR THE LT BRAKE & RUDDER PEDALS.
- [SDR 2012FA0000466](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000466.md): Actuator · cracked · Mar 30, 2012 · N9564B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > DURING DESCENT A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AT LANDING GEAR EXTENSION. ON INVESTIGATION, THE RT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. PART WAS REPLACED AND ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR 2012FA0000142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000142.md): Actuator · cracked · Mar 6, 2012 · N81JD · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > CRACKED LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR FOUND DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION. FOUND THIS PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES ON FLEET AND HAVE IMPLEMENTED A 400 HOUR INSPECTION TO DETERMINE IF CRACKS EXIST. CRACKS ON THIS ACTUATOR ARE FORMING ON THE INSIDE AREA AROUND THE ATTACHING BO
- [SDR 2011FA0000750](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000750.md): Shaft · broken · Nov 8, 2011 · N5095V · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > RIGHT MAIN GEAR WAS DOWN BUT NOT LOCKED. PILOT PERFORMED GEAR UP LANDING. ON INSPECTION, THE RT PIVOT ASSY WAS PROTRUDING APPROX.5" OUT OF ACTUATOR. AFTER RAISING ACFT ON JACKS, HYD APPEARED TO BE WORKING PROPERLY AND POWER PACK WAS FULL OF FLUID. REMOVE
- [SDR 2011FA0000186](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000186.md): Switch · sparks · Mar 21, 2011 · N117PB · Cessna 172RG · Exterior Lighting
  > PILOT REPORTED SPARKING/ARCHING INTERNALLY WITHIN TAXI LIGHT SWITCH ASSY WHILE ACTIVATING TAXI LAMP CIRCUIT. INSPECTION GUIDE INDICATES LIFE LIMITED PART REPLACEMENT OF SWITCH ASSY EVERY 5 YEARS. PREMATURE FAILURE OCCURED AT SWITCH LIFE OF 24 MONTHS (3-6-2009
- [SDR 2011FA0000006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000006.md): Torque Tube · cracked · Jan 4, 2011 · N9991B · Cessna 172RG · Rudder Control System
  > DURING LANDING ROLLOUT, WITH CROSSWIND, THE ACFT DRIFTED RT. HARD LT RUDDER WAS APPLIED BY BOTH STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR AT WHICH TIME A "POP" WAS HEARD/FELT. ACFT CONTROL WAS MAINTAINED WITH BRAKING AND NOSE STEERING. INSP REVEALED A CRACK IN THE RT RUDDER T
- [SDR 2011FA0000086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000086.md): Rib · cracked · Dec 17, 2010 · N5221U · Cessna 172RG · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > DURING 100 HR INSP OF ACFT, SEVERAL RT AND LT STABILATOR TRIM TAB INBD RIBS HAVE BEEN FOUND CRACKED. THE CRACKS ARE LOCATED AT THE RIB BOTTOM FWD CORNER, NEAR THE CONTROL ARM ASSY ATTACH NUTPLATE. SEPARATE THE RT AND LT TRIM TABS BY REMOVAL OF THE CONTROL AR
- [SDR 2010FA0001111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001111.md): Connector · arced · Oct 15, 2010 · N5145U · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic Power System Wiring
  > INSTRUCTOR PILOT ACTING AS STUDENT FOR CFI TRAINING WAS AT THE CONTROLS AND WAS APPROX 4 MILES WEST OF AIRPORT (RVS). WITHIN A FEW SECONDS OF PLACING THE GEAR HANDLE IN THE DOWN POSITION FLAMES CONSUMED THE AREA OF THE RUDDER PEDALS. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED
- [SDR CA100817018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100817018.md): Pivot · cracked · Aug 16, 2010 · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear
  > LT MLG PIVOT FOUND TO BE CRACKED BETWEEN SPLINE DRIVE SECTION AND ACTUATOR CAP BUSHING SECTION. CRACK ORIGINATED AT BRAKE LINE CHANNEL INSIDE PIVOT.
- [SDR 2010FA0000423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000423.md): Actuator · cracked · Apr 29, 2010 · N9432D · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (DU0S) AFTER TAKEOFF, LANDING GEAR RETRACTED. WHILE IN TRANSIENT A BANG WAS HEARD. RT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT OR EXTEND. THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WAS ABLE TO MANUALLY PULL THE GEAR FWD AND ENGAGE DOWNLOCK. ON INSP, RT ACTUATOR PN 9882015-2 WAS FOUND BROKEN AN
- [SDR CA100218009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100218009.md): Actuator · cracked · Feb 7, 2010 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF AND RETRACTING LANDING GEAR PILOT WAS TOLD BY THE CONTROL TOWER THAT THE LT LANDING GEAR LEG WAS NOT COMPLETELY RETRACTED AND WAS HANGING DOWN. PILOT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT AND SELECTED GEAR DOWN WHICH WORKED NORMALLY AND REPORTED INCIDENT
- [SDR CA100203012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100203012.md): Gauge · stuck · Feb 1, 2010 · Cessna 172RG · Engine Oil Pressure
  > (CAN) ACFT WAS BEING BROUGHT INTO THE HANGAR FOR OVER NIGHT PARKING, PILOT NOTICED THAT WHEN HE SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE THAT THE OIL PRESSURE NEEDLE WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GREEN ARC. AME CHECKED THE GAUGE NEXT MORNING IT WAS STILL SHOWING READING IN MIDDL
- [SDR CA091116001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091116001.md): Shock Mount · broken · Nov 13, 2009 · Cessna 172RG · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (CAN) EXHAUST TAILPIPE SHOCK MOUNT BORKEN BETWEEN FIREWALL AND TAILPIPE.
- [SDR CA091019005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091019005.md): Actuator · cracked · Oct 7, 2009 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) LEAKED WHEN PRESSURIZED, MIDWAY ALONG CASTING SEAM (MLG).

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

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