Cessna 172RG

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SDR 20000508SH010Bearing · frozenAIRCRAFT WOULD NOT STEER ON TAKEOFF ROLL. BRAKES INEFFECTIVE TO TURN. DISASSEMBLED NOSE GEAR TRUNNION AND FOUND UPPER ANDFROZEN. NO PROVISIONS FOR LUBRICATION AT THESE POINTS. AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURED 1982.Apr 2, 2000 · N9717B · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 20000508SH009Bearing · lack of lubeAIRCRAFT WOULD NOT STEER ON TAKEOFF ROLL. BRAKES INEFFECTIVE TO TURN. DISASSEMBLED NOSE GEAR TRUNNION AND FOUND UPPER AND LOWER NACELLE BEARINGS RUSTED AND FROZEN. NO PROVISIONS FOR LUBRICATION AT THESE POINTS. AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURED 1982.Apr 2, 2000 · N9717B · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 20000609SH019Bolt · looseAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN IN-FLIGHT ELECTRICAL FAILURE. UPON LANDING, ALTERNATOR WAS FOUND HANGING FROM THE BELT TENSION BRACKET. THE PRIMARY MOUNT BOLT, AN7-43A, WAS FOUND IN THE LOWER COWLING. WHEN THE MOUNT BOLT FELL OUT, THE COOLING FAN CONTACTED THE ENGIMar 7, 2000 · N5493R · Cessna 172RG · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR 2000ZZZX172Pivot Assy · failedA 1 1/4 ALUMINUM SHAFT THT ATTACHES THE ACTUATOR TO THE LEFT MAIN GEAR STRUT FAILED UPON RETRACTION. THIS RESULTED IN A CONDITION IN WHICH THE GEAR WAS HANGING OUT AND COULD NOT BE RETRACTED OR EXTENDED. THE INSTRUCTOR HAD STUDENT HANG OUT THE DOOR OF THE AIJan 6, 2000 · N5284V · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2000ZZZX398Vor · failedPILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN CABIN. MECHANIC CHECKED ALL SYSTEMS AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE ANY SMOKE. FOUND NR 2 VOR NAVIGATION HEAD INOPERABLE. REMOVED. INSTRUMENT HAS STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL. REPLACED UNIT AND OPERATIONAL CHECKED NORMAL.Dec 28, 1999 · N6290V · Cessna 172RG · Visual Omnirange (VOR) SystemSDR 99ZZZX4440Connecting Rod · failedAIRCRAFT ENGINE SEIZED IN-FLIGHT AND CRACKED LEFT ENGINE CASE HALF. WEATHER CONDITIONS DID NOT EFFECT OUTCOME. ENGINE HAS BEEN 50-HOUR, 100-HOUR, AND ANNUALIZED ITS ENTIRE LIFE. OIL ANALYIS WAS TAKEN LAST. NO ABNORMAL SIGNS OF WEAR. POSSIBLE CAUSE SHOWED Dec 9, 1999 · N5244V · Cessna 172RG · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX4308Cover · corrodedRIGHT HAND COVER ASSEMBLY PN 2412016-2 AT STA 108. THE CORRODED AREA IS BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY THE ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE EMISSIONS. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED A LONGER TAILIPE SO AS TO GET EXHAUST EMISSIONS AWAY FROM BELLY OF AIRCRAFT. INSPECTION OF LIKE MODEL AIOct 29, 1999 · N6117R · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 99ZZZX4307Bulkhead · corrodedBULKHEAD, PN 2411010-5 FROM STA 65.33 TO STA 90.0. THE CORRODED AREA IS BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY THE ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE EMISSIONS. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED A LONGER TAILIPE SO AS TO GET EXHAUST EMISSIONS AWAY FROM BELLY OF AIRCRAFT. INSPECTION OF LIKE MODEL AIOct 29, 1999 · N6117R · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 99ZZZX4306Floorboard · corrodedFLOORBOARD PN 2412019-1 FROM STA 90.00 TO STA 108.00. THE CORRODED AREA IS BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY THE ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE EMISSIONS. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED A LONGER TAILIPE SO AS TO GET EXHAUST EMISSIONS AWAY FROM BELLY OF AIRCRAFT. INSPECTION OF LIKE MODEL Oct 29, 1999 · N6117R · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR 99ZZZX4305Tunnel · corrodedTUNNEL ASSEMBLY PN 12412020-1 AFT OF STA 108.0 AFT UPPER CORNER. THE CORRODED AREA IS BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY THE ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE EMISSIONS. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED A LONGER TAILPIPE SO AS TO GET EXHAUST EMISSIONS AWAY FROM BELLY OF AIRCRAFT. INSPECTION OOct 29, 1999 · N6117R · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 99ZZZX4304Bulkhead · corrodedBULKHEAD, PN 2411011-1 AND DOUBLER PN 2411013-2 AT STA 75.33. THE CORRODED AREA IS BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY THE ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE EMISSIONS. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED A LONGER TAILPIPE SO AS TO GET EXHAUST EMISSIONS AWAY FROM BELLY OF AIRCRAFT. INSPECTION OF LOct 29, 1999 · N6117R · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX4303Bulkhead · corrodedFORWARD BUMPER ASSEMBLIES PN 2411033-2. THE CORRODED AREA IS BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY THE ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE EMISSIONS. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED A LONGER TAILPIPE SO AS TO GET EXHAUST EMISSIONS AWAY FROM BELLY OF AIRCRAFT. INSPECTION OF LIKE MODEL AIRCRAFT REVEOct 29, 1999 · N6117R · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 99ZZZX4302Bulkhead · corrodedBULKHEAD, PN 2412017-2, FROM STA 90.00 TO STA 108.00. THE CORRODED AREA IS BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY THE ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE EMISSIONS. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED A LONGER TAILPIPE SO AS TO GET EXHAUST EMISSIONS AWAY FROM BELLY OF AIRCRAFT. INSPECTION OF LIKE MODELOct 29, 1999 · N6117R · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX4301Bulkhead · corrodedBULKHEAD, PN 2412007-2, FROM STA 75.33 TO STA 90.00. THE CORRODED AREA IS BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY THE ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE EMISSIONS. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED A LONGER TAILPIPE SO AS TO GET EXHAUST EMISSIONS AWAY FROM BELLY OF AIRCRAFT. INSPECTION OF LIKE MODEL Oct 29, 1999 · N6117R · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR AU991025Control Cable · faulty(AUS) PROPELLER PITCH CONTROL CABLE FAULTY.Oct 5, 1999 · Cessna 172RG · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR CA991007086Skin · cracked(CAN) DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, A CRACK WAS FOUND RUNNING HORIZONTALLY BEHIND THE FUELING STEP ON BOTH SIDES OF AIRCRAFT.Sep 18, 1999 · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR CA990907068Bulkhead · corroded(CAN) DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, SEVERE CORROSION INCLUDING EXFOLIATION WAS FOUND ON THE LONGITUDINAL CANTED BULKHEAD, PN. 2412008-2. DAMAGE WAS NOTED AFTER THE SUBJECT AREA WAS CLEANED OF GREASE AND EXHAUST RESIDUE. CORROSION WAS ALSO FOUND ON THE BULKHAug 23, 1999 · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX4441Rudder Pedal · brokenTHE LT FOOT AND BRAKE PEDAL WELD ASSY FAILED DURING ROUTINE LOCAL FLIGHT. INSP OF RUDDER BAR REVEALED A BROKEN PILOT SIDE LT RUDDER PEDAL ATTACH TUBE AT WELD LINE. THE TUBE BROKE COMPLETELY AWAY FROM RUDDER BAR AT THE WELD. POSSIBLE CAUSE MAY BE METAL FATIGAug 10, 1999 · N6623Z · Cessna 172RG · Rudder Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX3117Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THAug 6, 1999 · N9741B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3116Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THAug 6, 1999 · N9741B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3115Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THAug 6, 1999 · N9741B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3114Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THAug 6, 1999 · N9741B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CA990728077Cylinder · scored(CAN) OIL PASSING CYLINDER, AND ESCAPING THROUGH HUB BREATHER ROLL PINS.Jul 21, 1999 · Cessna 172RG · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX3137Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N9925B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3136Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N9925B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3135Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N9925B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3134Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N9925B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3133Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N93100 · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3132Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N93100 · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3131Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N93100 · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3130Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N93100 · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3129Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N9646B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3128Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N9646B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3127Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N9646B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3126Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N9646B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3125Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N5199U · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3124Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N5199U · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3123Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N5199U · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3122Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N5199U · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX3121Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N9654B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR 99ZZZX3120Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N9654B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR 99ZZZX3119Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N9654B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR 99ZZZX3118Bulkhead · crackedPILOT REPORTED RUDDER AND TRIM STIFFNESS. EXAMINATION FOUND BULKHEADS IN LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION, PN 2413001-3, 2413001-4, 2413001-5, 2413001-6, CRACKED. THESE CRACKS ARE BELOW CENTER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS AFT ATTACH POINTS. SUBMITTER STATED THJun 6, 1999 · N9654B · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR AU990538Oil Cooler · leaking(AUS) ENGINE OIL COOLER LEAKING FROM THE CORE ADJACENT TO THE UPPER FITTING BOSS. THE BOSS WAS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED. THE COOLER WAS A REPAIRED ITEM AND HAD BEEN INSTALLED FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS. THE ITEM HAD BEEN IN STORAGE IN EXCESS OF FIFTEEN YEARS.May 21, 1999 · Cessna 172RG · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 99ZZZX2018Bungee · mismanufacturedBUNGEE MISSING ROLL CRIMP (ALLOWS EXCESSIVE PLAY OF BUSHING).Apr 26, 1999 · N4802R · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 99ZZZX1948Sector Gear · crackedRIGHT MAIN GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT IN-FLIGHT. UPON INSPECTION, THE MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE PINION GEAR WITHIN THE HOUSING WAS DRIVEN OUT BY THE SECTOR GEAR. THE SECTOR GEAR TEETH WERE WORN, POSSIBLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE GEARS TO SKIP. SUBMIMar 11, 1999 · N5255U · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 99ZZZX1121Actuator · looseWHILE DOING A ROUTINE GEAR RETRACTION, FOUND THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR LEAKING. UPON REMOVAL OF THE ACTUATOR, FOUND THE THREE ATTACHING BOLTS WERE LOOSE IN THE HOLES. THE HOLE WEAR VARIED FROM .002 INCH TO .004 INCH BIGGER THAN THE NEW BOLTS.Feb 16, 1999 · N9374B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 99ZZZX1188Actuator · failedTHE RIGHT HAND LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR FAILED DURING FLIGHT AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH ONLY THE LEFT AND NOSE GEAR EXTENDED. THE ACTUATOR HOUSING WAS CRACKED AND BROKEN IN THREE PLACES TO CAUSE A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE ACTUATOR. THE GEAR TEETH OF THE ACTUATOR Feb 15, 1999 · N9506D · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR CA990219015Governor · worn(CAN) PROPELLER GOVERNOR BODY WAS FOUND WORN OVERSIZE, AT THE POINT WHERE THE IDLER GEAR STUD IS PRESS FITTED TO THE GOVERNOR BODY. NO REPAIRS ARE PERMITTED, SO THE GOVERNOR WAS REPLACED.Feb 11, 1999 · Cessna 172RG · Propeller GovernorSDR 99ZZZX1027Torque Tube · crackedIN-FLIGHT, RUDDER BECAME INOPERATIVE. PUSHING ON LT OR RT RUDDER PEDAL, IN BOTH PILOT OR COPILOT POSITION, RESULTED IN MINOR YAWING OF ACFT. AFTER LANDING AND DISASSY, TECH FOUND RUDDER TORQUE TUBE CRACKED ALMOST ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TUBE NEXT TO THE 5-TOOFeb 5, 1999 · N6529V · Cessna 172RG · Rudder Control System
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