Cessna 172RG

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SDR 2002FA0000485Fitting · crackedTHIS FITTING, WITH 3 CRACKS, IS PART OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SPRING WHICH ATTACHES TO THE AXLE.Apr 4, 2002 · N5227U · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CA020325004Pivot · unapproved part(CAN) INSTALLATION OF UNAPPROVED PARTS AS DEFINED BY APPENDIX D - REPORTING UNAPPROVED PARTS USING THE SDR SYSTEM. PARAGRAPH (2)(C). LANDING GEAR PIVOTS DISCOVERED WHICH HAD MATERIAL REMOVED IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES RAISED BY AD 2000-06-06 C IN CONTRAVENMar 18, 2002 · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 2002FA0000097Pivot Assy · shearedFOUND PIVOT ASSEMBLY SPINE AREA FAILED, NO WARNING, NO INDICATION OF SPONGY BREAKS, NO SQUAWKS OF HUG GEAR, OR ANY OTHER GEAR PROBLEMS. PERFORMED 3 GEAR SWINGS, AND ONE EMERGENCY GEAR SWING PRIOR TO INCIDENT. GEAR HAD FUNCTION 100 PERCENT, AND WITH IN SERVICJan 14, 2002 · N9602B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2002FA0000120Axle · crackedDURING FLOURESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK IN AXLE SHAFT RADIUS.Jan 10, 2002 · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 2002FA0000118Axle · crackedDURING FLOURESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK IN AREA 1A (AXLE SHAFT RADIUS)Jan 10, 2002 · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 2002FA0000047Bearing · damagedFOUND ACTUATOR PISTON 1 RACK SUPPORT BEARING MIGRATED APPROX. .2500 INCH FROM HOUSING. BEARING WAS FOUND UNSERVICEABLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN.Jan 4, 2002 · N6091V · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR AUS20011201Ignition Switch · worn(AUS) IGNITION SWITCH CONTACTS WORN BEYOND LIMITS AS DETAILED INSEB91-5.Nov 13, 2001 · Cessna 172RG · Ignition SwitchingSDR 2001FA0000382Bolt · missingLEFT LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT WAS HOISTED UP AND THE GEAR EXTENDED AND LOCKED. FOUND A BOLT MISSING FROM THE LEFT BRAKE CYLINDER. PERFORMED SEVERAL GEAR RETRACTIONS AND OPS CHECKED OK.Sep 6, 2001 · N81JD · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR AUS20011216Pivot · cracked(AUS) LH AND RH MAIN LANDING GEAR PIVOT ASSEMBLIES CRACKED IN INSPECTION AREA 1B OF SEB 90-1 REV3.Sep 3, 2001 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AUS20011215Actuator · cracked(AUS) LH AND RH MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR BODIES CRACKED IN AREA INDICATED BY SEB 01-2 FIG1 PAGE4.Sep 3, 2001 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 2001FA0000372Bulkhead · crackedFOUND CRACKS ON RIGHT AND LEFT HAND SIDES OF BULKHEAD JUST FORWARD OF BATTERY.Aug 24, 2001 · N6190R · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2001FA0000337Bushing · failedBUSHING , INSTALLED ON MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR AS PART OF AD, HAS WORKED ITS WAY OUT OF HOUSING. PART HAS 137 HOURS SINCE INSTALLED. THIS IS SECOND BUSHING FOUND BAD WITH FEW HOURS.Aug 13, 2001 · N5199U · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 2001FA0000338Pivot · brokenRIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR PIVOT PN 24411001-10 BROKEN, SHEARING OFF GEAR FROM PIVOT. THIS PART WAS INSTALLED ON 01/20/2000, BEING THE NEW IMPROVED PIVOT. ON 05/28/2001 PIVOT WAS INSPECTED AND DYE PENTRANT FOR CRACKS PER AD AND SB. SERVICE KIT 172-151 INSTALLJul 30, 2001 · N9656B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA010730002Actuator · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION CARRIED OUT IAW CESSNA SEB01-2, BOTH LANDING GEAR ACTUATORS WERE FOUND CRACKED.Jul 23, 2001 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR CA010730001Actuator · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION REQUIRED BY CESSNA SEB 01-2 BOTH ACTUATORS WERE FOUND CRACKEDJul 23, 2001 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR CA010727036Pivot · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION CARRIED OUT IAW AD 2001-06-06, BOTH PIVOT ASSMEBLIES WERE FOUND CRACKEDJul 23, 2001 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2001FA0000199Actuator · crackedBOTH ACTUATORS WERE INSPECTED IAW SB, CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE AREA THAT ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS INDICATED. PARTS WERE REMOVED FROM SERVICE.Jul 11, 2001 · N9515B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR AUS20010840Actuator · unserviceable(AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR FAULTY.Jun 14, 2001 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AUS20010873Pivot · faulty(AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR PIVOTS FAILED PROVISIONS OF CESSNA SERVICEBULLETIN SEB 90-1 REVISION3.Jun 12, 2001 · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR 2001FA0000094Actuator · crackedDEFECT WAS DISCOVERED WHILE PERFORMING SB MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR INSPECTION. PART HAD CRACKED IN THE SUSPECTED AREA, THE SADDLE-SHAPED HOLE AND CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE 2.28 INCH DIA BORE AND STEP, NEAR THE ROLLER BEARING ASSY. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF PILOTJun 7, 2001 · N9515B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Door ActuatorSDR 2001FA0000093Actuator · crackedDEFECT WAS DISCOVERED WHILE PERFORMING SB MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR INSPECTION. PART HAD CRACKED IN THE SUSPECTED AREA, THE SADDLE SHAPED HOLE AND CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE 2.28 INCH DIA. BORE AND STEP, NEAR THE ROLLER BEARING ASSEMBLY. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF Jun 7, 2001 · N9515B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Door ActuatorSDR 2001FA0000175Bracket · crackedDURING ENGINE CHANGE, THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. MOUNT WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. THE FIREWALL ATTACH POINTS FOR THE ENGINE MOUNT WERE THEN INSPECTED. THE UPPER LEFT BRACKET WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLT HOLE. THE BRACKET INMay 30, 2001 · N9578B · Cessna 172RG · Engine Mount SectionSDR 20010613CW009Actuator · crackedFOUND ONE ACTUATOR CRACKED.May 25, 2001 · N9654B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 20010613CW008Actuator · crackedFOUND ONE ACTUATOR CRACKED.May 25, 2001 · N646B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 20010612CW015Ring · wornAIRCRAFT WAS CONSUMING A LARGE QUANTITY OF OIL. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND THE NR 3 CYL OIL CONTROL RING LAND ELONGATED DUE TO A SMALL PIECE OF RING WHICH HAD PIECE OF RING WHICH HAD BROKEN OFF AND BEGAN TO FLUTTER. PROBABLE CAUSE: SHOCK COOLING.May 15, 2001 · N9746B · Cessna 172RG · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20010606CW002Piston Ring · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS CONSUMING A LARGE QUANTITY OF OIL. UPON INSPECTION FOUND THE NR 3 CYLINDER OIL CONTROL RING LAND ELONGATED DUE TO A SMALL PIECE OF RING WHICH HAD BROKEN OFF AND BEGAN TO FLUTTER. PROBABLE CAUSE OF SHOCK COOLING.May 15, 2001 · N9746B · Cessna 172RG · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20010612CW014Actuator · crackedDURING INSPECTION, FOUND THE NECK OF ACTUATOR HOUSING BODY CRACKED .7500 WAY AROUND. ROLLER FOR INTERNAL PISTON ARM AND GEAR WAS SLIDING OUT. GEAR WAS PERFORMING NORMAL AT TIME FOUND(100 HOUR INSPECTION).May 1, 2001 · N6291R · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Door ActuatorSDR 20010508CW016Piston · brokenPISTON IN MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR BROKEN AT SECOND TOOTH FROM END. THIS LEFT GEAR TO SWING FREELY, NOT LOCKING DOWN.Apr 13, 2001 · N9985B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 20010430CW009Pivot · crackedWHILE REPLACING THE RIGHT PIVOT, IT WAS DECIDED TO INSPECT THE LEFT PIVOT ON THIS AIRCRAFT. THE PIVOT SHOWED NO SIGNS OF CRACKING UNTIL ZYGLO TYPE DYE PENETRANT WAS USED UNDER A BLACK LIGHT. THIS REVEALED A TOTAL OF 11 CRACKS THAT RADIATED OUTWARD FROM THE SApr 2, 2001 · N9516B · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 20010430CW008Pivot · brokenWHILE ON CHECK RIDE, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND. THE PILOT SUCCESSFULLY MANAGED TO LOCK THE GEAR IN PLACE BY LAYING ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PILOTS SEATS, USING HIS HEAD TO HOLD DOOR OPEN, REACHING OUT AND PULLED GEAR INTO POSITION. LANDED SApr 2, 2001 · N9516B · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 20010425CW009Pivot · crackedBOTH PIVOTS WERE FOUND CRACKED. THE RIGHT PIVOT WAS NOT ONLY CRACKED BUT SHOWED SIGNS THAT THE SPLINNED END WAS STARTING TO TWIST OFF. BOTH PIVOTS CRACKS WERE VISABLE WITH THE NAKED EYE, AND NEITHER LEAKED BRAKE FLUID THROUGH THE CRACKS AND INTO THE ACTUATORApr 2, 2001 · N6623Z · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU010217Actuator · cracked(AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR BODY CRACKED. FOUND FOLLOWING INSPECTION IAW SEB01-2.Mar 13, 2001 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 20010420CW011Hydraulic Line · brokenNOSE GEAR UP HOSE PNS217840105 CAME OUT OF SWEDGE FITTING.Mar 9, 2001 · N9864B · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 20010410AP011Actuator · crackedDURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF CESSNA SEB 01-2, THE RT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED IN THE SADDLE AREA AS OUTLINED IN THE SEB. REMOVED THE ACTUATOR FROM SERVICE AND INSTALLED A NEW ASSEMBLY.Mar 9, 2001 · N5169V · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR AUS20011127Pipe · worn(AUS) HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LINE WORN. LINE WAS INADEQUATELY SECURED.PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Feb 15, 2001 · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AUS20011126Line · misrepaired(AUS) MAIN FUEL SUPPLY LINE CHAFED THROUGH BY COWL FLAP CABLE. NYLONWRAP USED TO PROTECT WORN AREA.Feb 15, 2001 · Cessna 172RG · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR AUS20011125Line · misrepaired(AUS) ENGINE FUEL PRIMER LINE CHAFED THROUGH AND THEN INCORRECTLY REPAIRED. ELECTRICAL TAPE HAD BEEN WRAPPED AROUND THE LINE TO STOP FUEL LEAKS.Feb 15, 2001 · Cessna 172RG · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR AUS20011124Oil Cooler · misrepaired(AUS) ENGINE OIL COOLER CONTAINED UNAUTHORISED REPAIRS AND WELDING.Feb 15, 2001 · Cessna 172RG · Engine Oil CoolerSDR CA010212005Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT FOLLOWING A GEAR UP LANDING, THE TWO BULKHEADS RUNNING VERTICALLY IN FRONT OF CABIN DOORS WERE FOUND CRACKED AT FLOOR LEVEL. THE CRACK IS LOCATED AT THE CUT OUT FOR THE HEAT DISCHARGE DUCT. THESE CRACKS WERE NOT CAUSED BY THJan 23, 2001 · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CE8S20010001Actuator · brokenLEFT GEAR DID NOT GO UP ALTHOUGH GEAR UP LIGHT WAS ON, GEAR WAS JUST DANGLING. PUT GEAR HANDLE IN DOWN POSITION AND GOT A GREEN LIGHT AND LANDED SAFELY. UPON INSPECTION OF GEAR ACTUATOR, FOUND FORWARD ATTACH BOLT HOLE WAS CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH ON BOTH SDec 27, 2000 · N6344V · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 20001219SH016Torque Tube · brokenPILOT''S LEFT RUDDER PEDAL REPORTED AS ''NOT WORKING''. FOUND RUDDER PEDAL SUPPPORT POST BROKEN OFF RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE TUBE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED ENTIRE TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY, LINKAGES, BEARING BLOCKS, AND HARDWARE (BOTH SIDES). (X)Dec 7, 2000 · N4802R · Cessna 172RG · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA001122026Drive Shaft · failed(CAN) NEW VACCUM PUMP FAILS AFTER ONLY 36 HOURS IN SERVICE.Nov 9, 2000 · Cessna 172RG · Vacuum SystemSDR AU001084Bungee Cylinder · faulty(AUS) BUNGEE ASSEMBLY INTERNAL LEFT ADJUSTMENT THREAD BROKEN. (X)Oct 30, 2000 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA001027016Starter · failed(CAN) MULTIPLE PIECES OF A BURNED AND BROKEN BOLT FOUND IN ENGINE COWLS. BOLT DETERMINED TO BE FROM REAR OF STARTER HOUSING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, TWO OF THE REMAINING THREE CASE THROUGH-BOLTS WERE FOUND LOOSE. MISSING BOLT SHOWED SIGNS OF ELECTRICAL ARCOct 19, 2000 · Cessna 172RG · Engine StarterSDR 20000724SH011Door · failedDURING ATTEMPT OF EXTENSION OF LANDING GEAR, MLG EXTENDED NORMALLY, NLG WOULD NOT EXTEND. REPEATED ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO EXTEND NOSE GEAR WITH NO SUCCESS. ACFT MADE SUCCESSFUL GEAR UP LANDING IN GRASS. UPON LIFTING ACFT TO EXTEND GEAR, FOUND RT NOSE GEAR DOJun 30, 2000 · N6313R · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear DoorsSDR 20000626SH006Bulkhead · crackedDURING INSPECTION, THE LEFT AND RIGHT BULKHEADS AT BS 108.00 WERE FOUND CRACKED. THE CRACKS EMANATED FROM THE BULKHEAD FLANGE THAT IS RIVETED TO THE HAT RACK SKIN. BOTH BULKHEADS WERE REPLACED WITH NEW. RECOMMEND CLOSE INSPECTION OF THIS AREA. ALL BAGGAGE AMay 19, 2000 · N5169V · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 20000626SH005Bulkhead · crackedDURING INSPECTION, THE LEFT AND RIGHT BULKHEADS AT BS 108.00 WERE FOUND CRACKED. THE CRACKS EMANATED FROM THE BULKHEAD FLANGE THAT IS RIVETED TO THE HAT RACK SKIN. BOTH BULKHEADS WERE REPLACED WITH NEW. RECOMMEND CLOSE INSPECTION OF THIS AREA. ALL BAGGAGE May 19, 2000 · N5169V · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CA000516022Bolt · missing(CAN) AFTER LANDING, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STEERING THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS STOPPED ON THE RUNWAY AND IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE NOSEWHEEL WAS SITTING CROOKED ON THE NOSE GEAR FORK. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE NOSE WHEEL AXLE BOLTAND ONMay 8, 2000 · Cessna 172RG · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 20000601SH007Attach Fitting · crackedREPAIR STATION DISCOVERED, WHILE INSPECTING THE NOSE LANDING GEAR DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE NOSE LANDING GEAR RETRACTION ACTUATOR ATTACH FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED FROM THE LOWER LEFT INNER BOLT HOLE TO THE OUTER EDGE OF THE FITTING. THE CRACK WAS APPROMay 5, 2000 · N4914V · Cessna 172RG · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 20000531SH007Pivot · crackedLEFT BRAKE KEPT BECOMING SOFT AND LOOSING HYDRAULIC FLUID WITH NO EXTERNAL LEAKS FOUND. REMOVAL AND DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION OF LEFT MAIN GEAR PIVOT REVEALED CRACK IN RADIUS OF SPLINES INTO BRAKE FLUID PASSAGE. (X)May 2, 2000 · N4802R · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
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