Cessna 172RG

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SDR 96ZZZX1796Bulkhead · crackedDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND RUDDER PEDAL TUBE MOUNTING BLOCKS FLEXING UP AND DOWN WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO PEDALS. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE PROBLEM REVEALED CRACKS IN THE LOWER BULKHEADS, 172RG PART CATALOG, FIGURE 19, INDEX 16 AND INDEX 20), BELOWMar 10, 1996 · N115HM · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 96ZZZX1795Bulkhead · crackedDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND RUDDER PEDAL TUBE MOUNTING BLOCKS FLEXING UP AND DOWN WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO PEDALS. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE PROBLEM REVEALED CRACKS IN THE LOWER BULKHEADS (172RG PART CATALOG, FIGURE 19, INDEX 16 AND INDEX 20) BELOW Mar 10, 1996 · N115HM · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR EY2R9600461Hub · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON HUB.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 172RG · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 96ZZZX1097Control Unit · failedPILOT REPORTED LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER. AFTER LANDING, UNCOWLED ENGINE AND FOUND THE ACU WAS SMOKED. TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND THE ALTERNATOR WINDINGS OPEN. INSTALLED A NEW ACU AND INSTALLED A SERVICEABLE ALTERNATOR, PN C611503-0102. PERFORMED GROUND RUN, OPEFeb 18, 1996 · N9343D · Cessna 172RG · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 96ZZZX475Roller Assy · frozenDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, NOTICED THE RT FLAP VIBRATING AS IT WAS LOWERED. INSPECTION FOUND THE AFT INBOARD ROLLER WAS FROZEN. UPON REMOVAL OF THE ROLLER, FOUND THE OUTER BRASS (?) RING HAD PARTIALLY SLID OFF OF THE INNER BEARING ASSY CAUSING THE ROLLER TOJan 5, 1996 · N9627B · Cessna 172RG · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR AU960022Structure · corroded(AUS) AFT FUSELAGE TAILCONE TUNNEL CONTAINED SEVERE CORROSION AT THE AFT ENDJan 2, 1996 · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CA951211011Torque Tube · broken(CAN)SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG, AFTER WHICH RUDDER AUTHORITY WAS LOST. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AND INVESTIGATION FOUND THE FORWARD RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE TUBE HAD CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 3/4 OF THE WAY AROUND. THIS ALLOWED THE TORQUE TUBE TDec 4, 1995 · Cessna 172RG · Rudder Control SystemSDR 95ZZZX7020Motor · defectiveDURING A ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE MLG HYD POWER PACK MOTOR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AT THE END OF THE RETRACT OR EXTEND CYCLE WHILE ON JACKS USING ONLY SHIPS ELECTRICAL POWER (24V). THE MLG CYCLED PROPERLY DURING FLIGHT AND PILOT NOTICED NO DISCREPANCIES BEFONov 29, 1995 · N4809V · Cessna 172RG · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR 95ZZZX6817Downlock Sys · malfunctionAFTER A GEAR INSPECTION (ROUTINE), THE AIRCRAFT WAS PLACED ON THE GROUND. THE GEAR HANDLE WAS 'DOWN', THE LIGHT 'GREEN', AND THE BREAKER 'IN'. THE STRUT WAS AT MAX EXTENSION. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON ACFT FOR THE 100-HOUR INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY Nov 1, 1995 · N5177R · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 95ZZZX6405Pivot · crackedEXPERIENCED LOSS OF BRAKING ON RT SIDE. FOUND CRACK IN PIVOT ASSEMBLY WHERE SHAFT RADIUS JOINS SPLINE. NO RECORD OF PREVIOUS COMPLANCE WITH SEB 90-1 R2.Oct 25, 1995 · N518PU · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 95ZZZX6404Pivot · crackedEXPERIENCED LOSS OF BRAKING. INSPECTION FOUND CRACK IN MAIN GEAR PIVOT ASSEMBLY AT RADIUS WHERE SHAFT JOINS SPLINE. NO RECORD OF PREVIOUS COMPLIANCE WITH SEB 90-1 R2.Oct 25, 1995 · N9456D · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 95ZZZX6400Pivot · failedUNABLE TO FULLY EXTEND OR RETRACT RIGHT LANDING GEAR. GEAR UP LANDING WITH NOMINAL DAMAGE. INSPECTION FOUND SPLINE BROKEN OFF OF PIVOT ASSEMBLY. SUBMITTER STATED IT APPEARS TO BE A FATIGUE FAILURE.Oct 25, 1995 · N6303V · Cessna 172RG · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 95ZZZX6912Bulkhead · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BULKHEADS WERE CRACKED NEAR RUDDER BAR ATTACH POINTS. P/N 241001-3, 241001-4, 241001-5, AND 241001-6. BULKHEADS WERE REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS Oct 18, 1995 · N6280R · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 95ZZZX6168Bulkhead · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, DETERMINED THAT UPPER AND LOWER BULKHEADS NEAR RUDDER BAR ATTACH POINTS WERE CRACKED. ALL BULKHEADS WERE REPLACED. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CLOSE INSPECTION OF THIS AREA DURING INSPECTION, WITH POSSIBLE REINFORCEMENT ADDED.Oct 18, 1995 · N6105V · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 95ZZZX6167Bulkhead · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, DETERMINED THAT UPPER AND LOWER BULKHEADS NEAR RUDDER BAR ATTACH POINTS WERE CRACKED. ALL BULKHEADS WERE REPLACED. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CLOSE INSPECTION OF THIS AREA DURING INSPECTION, WITH POSSIBLE REINFORCEMENT ADDED.Oct 18, 1995 · N6105V · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 95ZZZX6166Bulkhead · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, DETERMINED THAT UPPER AND LOWER BULKHEADS NEAR RUDDER BAR ATTACH POINTS WERE CRACKED. ALL BULKHEADS WERE REPLACED. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CLOSE INSPECTION OF THIS AREA DURING INSPECTION, WITH POSSIBLE REINFORCEMENT ADDED.Oct 18, 1995 · N6105V · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 95ZZZX6165Bulkhead · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, DETERMINED THAT UPPER AND LOWER BULKHEADS NEAR RUDDER BAR ATTACH POINTS WERE CRACKED. ALL BULKHEADS WERE REPLACED. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CLOSE INSPECTION OF THIS AREA DURING INSPECTION, WITH POSSIBLE REINFORCEMENT ADDED.Oct 18, 1995 · N6105V · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 95ZZZX6163Cylinder · crackedENGINE BECAME ROUGH DURING FLIGHT. UPON LANDING AND INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT CYLINDER NR 4 WOULD NOT PASS CYLINDER LEAKAGE TEST. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED ONE-HALF WAY AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE BETWEEN FINS AT JUNCTION OOct 10, 1995 · N6105V · Cessna 172RG · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX5643Actuator · crackedGEAR WAS REPORTED TO HAVE NOT RETRACTED ALL THE WAY. UPON INSPECTION, THE LEFT GEAR WOULD NOT FULLY RETRACT INTO THE WELL. INSPECTING THE GEAR ACTUATOR, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE HOUSING. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE ACTUATOR, DISCOVERED THE SECTOR GEAR, PN 488Sep 18, 1995 · N6529V · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 95ZZZX5987Wire · failedLANDING GEAR FAILED TO COMPLETELY RETRACT WHEN SELECTED. CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE BROKEN WIRE FOR SQUAT SWITCH WHICH WAS SHIELDED INSIDE VINYL TUBING WHICH HAD BECOME BRITTLE AND HARD CAUSING WIRE TO FLEX REPEATEDLY IN ONE SPOT.Sep 13, 1995 · N6461V · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear System WiringSDR 95ZZZX6437Housing · crackedDURING FLIGHT AND GEAR-UP, ONE GEAR WOULD NOT FULLY RETRACT. INSPECTION REVEALED MAIN LANDING GEAR ASSY HOUSING CRACKED FORWARD OF PISTON ROLLER BOSS. SUBMITTER STATED THIS CONDITION WAS NOTED ON TWO OTHER AIRCRAFT IN THIS FLEET, ALL CESSNA 172RG.Aug 31, 1995 · N172CM · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 96ZZZX2017Actuator · crackedTHE RADIUS OF THE ACTUATOR APPEARED TO BE CRACKED, THE PART WAS REMOVED AND DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION PERFORMED. FOUND NUMEROUS CRACKS AROUND THE RADIUS WHERE THE MAIN GEAR ACTUATING GEAR IS BOLTED TO THE ACTUATOR. THE BOSS FOR THE SHAFT AND BEARING WHICH ALIAug 24, 1995 · N9639B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 95ZZZX6145Actuator · crackedTHE RADIUS OF THE ACTUATOR APPEARED TO BE CRACKED, THE PART WAS REMOVED AND DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION PERFORMED. FOUND NUMEROUS CRACKS AROUND THE RADIUS WHERE THE MAIN GEAR ACTUATING GEAR IS BOLTED TO THE ACTUATOR. THE BOSS FOR THE SHAFT AND BEARING WHICH ALIAug 24, 1995 · N9639B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 95ZZZX4592Shroud Assy · chafe mufflerSCREWS ATTACHING THE SHROUD TO THE MUFFLER CAME OUT CAUSING SHROUD TO SIT ON THE COILS OF THE MUFFLER. IT THEN RUBBED THROUGH COILS. THIS AIRCRAFT IS ON A 50-HOUR INSPECTION PROGRAM, SO IT HAPPENED WITH 50 HOURS.Aug 12, 1995 · N6141R · Cessna 172RG · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 95ZZZX4299Fitting · bolts looseDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION OF NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR, FOUND BOLTS LOOSE IN NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR FITTING. NON-COMPLIANCE OF SB SEB93-8 LED TO DEFECT. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS A RECURRING AD BE ATTACHED TO SB UNTIL SERVICE KIT SK A2-142 INSTALLED.Aug 4, 1995 · N6612V · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 95ZZZX4493Bulkhead · corrodedFOUND BULKHEAD WITH SEVERE CORROSION IN RT GEAR WELL WHERE LANDING GEAR PIVOT ATTACHES. RIVETS IN THIS LOCATION CORRODED AND SHEARED. EVIDENCE OF PLAY IN RT GEAR. COMPLETE BULKHEAD NEEDED REPLACEMENT. AIRCRAFT SPENT MOST OF ITS TIME IN SALT WATER ENVIRONMEJul 27, 1995 · N6418R · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 95ZZZX3654Carburetor Valve · seizedPILOT REPORTED THROTTLE WOULD NOT MOVE FROM IDLE AFTER START. REMOVED CARBURETOR, FOUND CONTROL ARM SEIZED. REPLACED CARBURETOR UNDER WARRANTY. SENT CARBURETOR TO PRECISION AIRMOTIVE FOR WARRANTY/PROBLEM INSPECTION.Jul 12, 1995 · N5210V · Cessna 172RG · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 95ZZZX4330Arm · wornDURING COMPLIANCE WITH SEB 95-3, THE RIB ASSY FLAP SUPPORT ARMS, PN 0523901-13 LT, OR PN 0523901-14 RT, FOUND WEAR GROOVES WHICH EXCEED THE MAXIMUM DEPTH OF 0.020 INCH. AT LEAST ONE OR BOTH ARMS WORN BEYOND LIMIT.Jul 5, 1995 · N6328V · Cessna 172RG · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 95ZZZX4329Arm · wornDURING COMPLIANCE WITH SEB 95-3, THE RIB ASSY FLAP SUPPORT ARMS, PN 0523901-13 LT, OR PN 0523901-14 RT, FOUND WEAR GROOVES WHICH EXCEED THE MAXIMUM DEPTH OF 0.020 INCH. AT LEAST ONE OR BOTH ARMS WORN BEYOND LIMIT.Jul 5, 1995 · N9452D · Cessna 172RG · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 95ZZZX3808Muffler · crackedEND FLANGE CRACKED TWO-THIRDS OF THE WAY AROUND, 45 HOURS TOTAL TIME. AD 83-14-04 HAD BEEN DONE REGULARLY EACH 50 HOURS. MUFFLER WHICH THIS REPLACED 45 HOURS AGO HAD THE FLANGE OBLITERATED. TOTAL TIME ON THAT MUFFLER COULD NOT BE DETERMINED, BUT IT WAS NOT Jun 27, 1995 · N5252V · Cessna 172RG · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR 95ZZZX3482Air Box · crackedDISCOVERED CRACK AROUND OUTER EDGE OF WELD OF CARBURETOR AIR INTAKE ELBOW TUBE TO CARBURETOR HEAT VALVE BODY, THROUGH 240 DEGREES ARC, DURING ANNUAL/100-HOUR VISUAL INSPECTION OF ENGINE. SUSPECT CAUSE IS POOR MANUFACTURING/WELDING TECHNIQUES. SUBMITTER RECOMJun 20, 1995 · N6530R · Cessna 172RG · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 95ZZZX2735Wire · brokenUPON SELECTING GEAR DOWN, DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WITH GEAR DOWN. PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. UPON INSPECTION, A WIRE AT NOSE GEAR UP INDICATION SWITCH WAS FOUND BROKEN. REPAIRED WIRE. PERFORMED RETRACTION TEST. May 23, 1995 · N9746B · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 95ZZZX2686Stiffener · crackedFOUND UPON PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION, THE FLOORBOARD AND STIFFENER CRACKED BELOW BOTH INNER RUDDER TORQUE TUBE BEARINGS. THIS WILL, IF NOT CORRECTED, CAUSE THE RUDDER TUBE ASSEMBLY TO ROTATE FORWARD. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE AT THIS TIME. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS May 9, 1995 · N462VT · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR 95ZZZX1124Casting · creepWHEN THIS INSTRUMENT WAS TESTED, NOTICED IT OPERATED WITH HESITATIONS OF 100 FEET TO 150 FEET WHEN TESTED FROM MINUS 1,000 FEET TO 20,000 FEET. ONE HESITATION WHICH OCCURRED AT APPROX 250 FEET HAD A HESITATION OF APPROX 220 FEET DURING WHICH IT SLOWLY CAME TOFeb 6, 1995 · N9615B · Cessna 172RG · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR 95ZZZX1094Bulkhead · crackedFOUND UPPER BULKHEADS CRACKED AT TOP OF RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE TUBE OPENING JUST AFT OF MOUNTING BOLT FOR PN 2460004-1 BELLCRANK ASSY. LT SIDE CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH. RT SIDE ALSO DAMAGED DUE TO BOLT HEAD ON THE BELLCRANK HITTING IT. FOUND UPPER BULKHEADS,Feb 1, 1995 · N966LA · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 95ZZZX1093Bulkhead · crackedFOUND UPPER BULKHEADS CRACKED AT TOP OF RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE TUBE OPENING JUST AFT OF MOUNTING BOLT FOR PN 2460004-1 BELLCRANK ASSY. LT SIDE CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH. RT SIDE ALSO DAMAGED DUE TO BOLT HEAD ON THE BELLCRANK HITTING IT. FOUND UPPER BULKHEADS,Feb 1, 1995 · N966LA · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 95ZZZX1092Bulkhead · crackedFOUND UPPER BULKHEADS CRACKED AT TOP OF RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE TUBE OPENING JUST AFT OF MOUNTING BOLT FOR PN 2460004-1 BELLCRANK ASSY. LT SIDE CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH. RT SIDE ALSO DAMAGED DUE TO BOLT HEAD ON THE BELLCRANK HITTING IT. FOUND UPPER BULKHEADS,Feb 1, 1995 · N966LA · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 95ZZZX1091Bulkhead · crackedFOUND UPPER BULKHEADS CRACKED AT TOP OF RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE TUBE OPENING JUST AFT OF MOUNTING BOLT FOR PN 2460004-1 BELLCRANK ASSY. LT SIDE CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH. RT SIDE ALSO DAMAGED DUE TO BOLT HEAD ON THE BELLCRANK HITTING IT. FOUND UPPER BULKHEADS,Feb 1, 1995 · N966LA · Cessna 172RG · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 95ZZZX1083Actuator · crackedTHE FEBRUARY ISSUE STATED THE BOLTS USED TO SECURE MLG ACTUATOR WERE NOT DRILLED AND WERE LOOSE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THESE BOLTS SHOULD HAVE DRILLED HEADS AND SHOULD BE SAFETY WIRED. SUBMITTER HAS FOUND NUMEROUS CRACKED ACTUATORS, ALL WITH PROPERLY TORQUED BOFeb 1, 1995 · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 95ZZZX933Rudder Bar · brokenRUDDER BAR BROKEN IN HALF ADJACENT TO WELD THAT HOLDS STEERING BUNGEE BRACKET. THIS BAR HAS THE TWO RIGHT RUDDER PEDALS CONNECTED TO IT AND IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE TWO RUDDER BARS. STRESS OF FACTORY WELD CAUSED CRACKING TO OCCUR WITH ULTIMATE FAILURE OJan 27, 1995 · N9520B · Cessna 172RG · Rudder Control SystemSDR 95ZZZX380Door · hung upNOSE LANDING GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO NOSE L/G DOORS, LOWER ENGINE COWL ASSY, AND PROPELLER. AFTER REPAIR, L/G OPERATES NORMALLY. BELIEVED THAT DOORS 'HUNG' ON LOWER COWL SKIN OR BUMPERS, PN 2452006-15, AND PN 2452006-16. RECOMMEND INDUCJan 1, 1995 · N84AT · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR 95ZZZX379Door · hung upNOSE LANDING GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO NOSE L/G DOORS, LOWER ENGINE COWL ASSY, AND PROPELLER. AFTER REPAIR, L/G OPERATES NORMALLY. BELIEVED THAT DOORS 'HUNG' ON LOWER COWL SKIN OR BUMPERS, PN 2452006-15, AND PN 2452006-16. RECOMMEND INDUCJan 1, 1995 · N84AT · Cessna 172RG · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
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