Cessna 177B

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SDR 2023FA0000027Aileron · restrictedINSTALLATION OF TRUTRAK AUTOPILOT STC'D ROLL SERVO LIMITED AILERON TRAVEL. THE SERVO ARM IS CONNECTED TO THE RIGHT AILERON BELLCRANK VIA A ROD. THE SERVO ARM CONTACTED A SERVO BRACKET IN THE AFT DIRECTION AND THE BOLT ATTACHING THE ROD TO THE ARM CONTACTED THJan 12, 2023 · N34739 · Cessna 177B · Aileron Control SystemSDR CA190719009Spar · corroded(CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF LOWER SPAR CARRY THRU FOR CORROSION, SEVERAL (5) SMALL SPOTS OF CORROSION FOUND ON UPPER SURFACE OF THE LOWER FORWARD SPAR FLANGE. SIZE OF CORROSION VARRIED FROM 5 MM TO 10 MM.APPEARS TO BE SURFACE ONLY. TEXTRON CESSNA CONTACTED AND Jul 19, 2019 · Cessna 177B · Wing SparSDR CA140909009Bracket · cracked(CAN) WITH THE ALTERNATOR REMOVED FROM ITS MOUNTING BRACKET FOR CLOSER INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BRACKET HAD 2 CRACKS, 1 FROM EACH HOLE USED FOR THE SINGLE MOUNTING BOLT. EACH CRACK WENT FROM THE HOLE TO THE CLOSEST EDGE OF THE MATERIAL. ALSO, WHILE TSep 8, 2014 · Cessna 177B · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2012FA0000552Gasket · not seatedDURING REPLACEMENT OF THE CANISTER-TYPE OIL FILTER AT THE TIME OF OIL CHANGE, IT IS DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE A GOOD SEAL OF THE CANISTER AGAINST THE SEAT THROUGH THE FILTER GASKET THAT IS SUPPLIED WITH THE CFO100-1 FILTER KIT. THE GASKET VERY EASILY SLIPS INSIDE Aug 9, 2012 · N110PF · Cessna 177B · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2011FA0000283Shock Mount · brokenTHE DIRECT CONTACT OF THE DIRECTIONAL GYRO WITH THE CONTROL COLUMN AS A RESULT OF THE SHOCK MOUNTED BRACKET COMING FREE FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL; POSSIBLY THE REASON WHY THE CONTROL YOKE WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE BACK MORE THEN 1 INCH. THERE WAS IMPROPER HARDWARE May 2, 2011 · N11625 · Cessna 177B · Instrument PanelSDR CA110314014O-Ring · worn(CAN) DURING A PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, THE OWNER/PILOT OF THE AIRCRAFT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL VALVE ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE INSIDE OF THE FIREWALL. THE UNIT Mar 11, 2011 · Cessna 177B · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA101116019Alternator · malfunctionedAMMETER SHOWING DISCHARGE IN FLIGHT. ALTERNATOR REPLACED.Oct 29, 2010 · Cessna 177B · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA100924008Starter · weakSTARTER IS WEAK AND HAS SLOW CRANKING SPEED.Sep 23, 2010 · Cessna 177B · Engine StarterSDR CA100915001Control Cable · brokenCARB HEAT CONTROL CABLE BROKE WHERE IT ENTERS THE SHEATH. CABLE WAS REPLACED AND NO FURTHER ISSUES.Sep 14, 2010 · Cessna 177B · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR CA090923001Carburetor · malfunctioned(CAN) CAUSES RPM TO STUMBLE AND DROPOFF GOING THROUGH 1500 RPM, POOR IDLE CUTOFF (TC# 20090923001)Sep 15, 2009 · Cessna 177B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA090812001Air Box · crackedFOUND CRACKED IN TWO PLACES.Aug 7, 2009 · Cessna 177B · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR CA090731002Carburetor · malfunctioned(CAN) ENG RPM FLUCTUATES AT 1500 RPM-MID RANGE MIXTURE THICK.Jul 30, 2009 · Cessna 177B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2009FA0000305Gasket · not seatedDURING REPLACEMENT OF THE CANISTER-TYPE OIL FILTER AT THE TIME OF OIL CHANGE, IT IS TRICKY TO ACHIEVE A GOOD SEAL OF THE CANISTER AGAINST THE SEAT THROUGH THE FILTER GASKET THAT IS SUPPLIED WITH THE CFO100-1 FILTER KIT. THE GASKET VERY EASILY SLIPS INSIDE THEApr 17, 2009 · N1351C · Cessna 177B · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2009FA0000090Line · crackedLINE CRACKED AT FWD FLARE AT STEEL NUT PN AN818-6, CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE OIL. PREVIOUS MAINTENANCE FOR REPORTED OIL LEAK. REPLACED CRANKCASE SEAL. ENGINE RUN UP PERFORM, NO OIL LEAKS NOTED. ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (K)Jan 20, 2009 · N30740 · Cessna 177B · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR MALA080223Pdu · malfunctioned"AFTER T/O SELECTED GEAR UP AND HYDRAULIC CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. COMPLETED MEMORY ITEMS THEN COMPLETED AFTER T/O CHECK. COMPLETED EMERGENCY/NON-NORMAL CHECKLIST HYDRAULIC PROC 2. RETURNED TO TRI. DECLARED EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO GATE. FLAPS REMAINEDDec 14, 2008 · N410 · Cessna 177B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 2008FA0000288Bulkhead · crackedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND PART CRACKED. CHECKED (2) OTHER CARDINALS THAT HAPPENED TO BE IN OUR SHOP AND FOUND (1) OF THEM TO HAVE A SIMILAR CRACK. THIS SECTION OF THE BULKHEAD IS THE ATTACH STRUCTURE FOR THE LOWER ATTACH ANGLE FOR THE IB FLAP DRIVE BEApr 1, 2008 · N99NA · Cessna 177B · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 2008FA0000018Yoke · misinstalledWHILE DOING AN ANNUAL, FOUND LOOSENESS IN THE YOKE FOR AND AFT MOVEMENT. AFTER MUCH CHECKING, FOUND THE LOOSENESS TO BE BETWEEN THE YOKE LEVER ASSY 1767033-7 AND 1767037-2 WHICH IS THE SHAFT. ALSO THERE WAS LOOSENESS BETWEEN THE SHAFT 1767037-2 AND THE QUADRAJan 8, 2008 · N30673 · Cessna 177B · Control Column SectionSDR CA061108004Hinge Bracket · cracked(CAN) RT STABILIZER HINGE BRACKET FOUND CRACKED AT FASTENER LOCATION. (TC NR 20061108004)Aug 28, 2006 · Cessna 177B · Elevator StructureSDR 2006FA0000624Shimmy Dampener · leakingPART BECAME SUSPECT WHEN DAMPENER FLUID WAS NOTICED DRIPPING OFF END OF SHAFT. DURING THE CLEANING/INSP. COMPRESSED AIR WAS INTRODUCED TO SHAFT'S OPEN END. AIR BUBBLES WERE OBSERVED AT BASE OF PISTON. FOUND CRACK ON DAMPENER SHAFT AT BASE OF PISTON. CRACK ISJun 7, 2006 · N34597 · Cessna 177B · Landing Gear SystemSDR MCC2006F00000Brake Assy · burnedBRAKE FIRE AFTER TAKEOFF. DISCOVERED AFTER ARRIVAL, BRAKE WAS SATURATED WITH BURNED HYDRAULIC FLUID, BOTH LOWER BRAKE LINES DAMAGED AND NR 4 TIRE IS BURNED TO CORD. (K)Feb 28, 2006 · N1205C · Cessna 177B · BrakeSDR AU510001681Rod End · separatedCARBURETOR THROTTLE ARM DISCONNECTED FROM RODEND DUE TO USE OF INCORRECT HARDWARE. LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Feb 7, 2005 · Cessna 177B · Power LeverSDR 2004FA0000068Air Filter · mismanufacturedFACTORY NEW PART- SCREEN ATTACH TABS ARE BENT 90, AND SPOT WELDED ON TO SCREEN FRAME. WELDS DO NOT PENETRATE BASE MATERIAL. ATTACH TABS WORK LOOSE. HAVE FOUND THIS CONDITION 3 TIMES. SOME HAVE BEEN REPAIRED WITH SHEET METAL SCREWS. TABS SHOULD BE RIVETED Jan 5, 2004 · N30695 · Cessna 177B · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR CA030723004Rotor · worn(CAN) ALTERNATOR WAS REMOVED AT 225.9 HRS BECAUSE OF DECREASING OUTPUT & VOLTAGE AS ELECTRICAL LOAD WAS APPLIED. ON DISASSEMBLY, TWO DEFECTS WERE FOUND. THE ROTOR SHAFT BEARING JOURNAL AT THE DRIVE END WAS FOUND LOOSE TO THE BEARING BY ABOUT .080 INCHES, ALLOJul 16, 2003 · Cessna 177B · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR DLD2003F00000Shroud · failedTHE SCREEN THAT KEEPS FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING CARBURETOR WHEN CARB HEAT IS ON. SPOT WELDS THAT HOLD SCREEN IN PLACE ARE COMING LOOSE AND LETTING SCREEN VIBRATE AND COME APART. THIS WOULD LET PIECES OF THE SCREEN GO INTO ENGINE WHEN CARB HEAT IS ON.Jun 16, 2003 · N34229 · Cessna 177B · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA030424005Magneto · misoverhauled(CAN) MAGNETO FAILED ON LT PORTION (DUAL MAG) ON RUN UP. MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND EXAMINED, BUT NO OBVIOUS DAMAGE OR FAILURE WAS EVIDENT. AS THE PART ONLY HAD 72.5 HOURS SINCE ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED. REPAIRED THE MAGNETO. WHEN I RECEIVED THE MAGNETO BACK AFTERApr 14, 2003 · Cessna 177B · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA020730006Rotor · out of tolerance(CAN) NEW ROTOR WAS INSTALLED AT OVERHAUL. AFTER 374 HRS, UNIT FAILED TO PRODUCE OUTPUT. ON DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION, ONE BRUSH WAS FOUND COMPLETELY WORN OUT, AND THE BRUSH SHUNT BRAIDED LEAD WAS CHAFED IN TWO. FOUND THAT THE SLIP RINGS ON THE ROTOR WERE OUJul 29, 2002 · Cessna 177B · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR A852002F00000Valve · failedVALVE WAS REPLACED WAS WITH IN SERIAL NUMBERS TO BE RE-USED IN MOD TO SVS V SYSTEM TO COMPLY WITH ALTERNATE METHOD OF COMPLAIANCE TO AD. VALVE WAS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED INT HE OPEN POSITION ON BACK UP SIDE.Apr 15, 2002 · N20300 · Cessna 177B · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 2001FA0000379Panel · looseOWNER/OPERATOR REPORTED THAT CONTROL YOKE WOULD NOT PULL BACK TO RAISE THE ELEVATOR. ON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PANEL MOUNT TRAY FOR THE TRANSPONDER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PANEL HAD DROPPED .2500 OF INCH AND WAS CONTAINING AND RESTRICTING AFT MOVEMSep 9, 2001 · N13519 · Cessna 177B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 20010222CW001Lever · brokenMIXTURE CONTROL BROKE ON GROUND RUN UP. BREAK APPEARS TO BE DEFECT IN MATERIAL.Jan 25, 2001 · N16021 · Cessna 177B · Mixture ControlSDR 20001109SH016Cylinder · brokenTHE PUSH ROD TUBE RETAINER CLIPS, PN SL14995, IN NR 2, NR 3, AND NR 4 VALVE COVERS WERE BROKEN OFF AT THE BOLT HEADS. DETECTION WAS DUE TO A DENT IN THE VALVE COVER OF NR 2 CYLINDER. SUBMITTER STATED IT APPEARED TO BE A MATERIAL DEFECT. (X)Oct 30, 2000 · N13472 · Cessna 177B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20001109SH015Cylinder · brokenTHE PUSH ROD TUBE RETAINER CLIPS, PN SL14995, IN NR 2, NR 3, AND NR 4 VALVE COVERS WERE BROKEN OFF AT THE BOLT HEADS. DETECTION WAS DUE TO A DENT IN THE VALVE COVER OF NR 2 CYLINDER. SUBMITTER STATED IT APPEARED TO BE A MATERIAL DEFECT. (X)Oct 30, 2000 · N13472 · Cessna 177B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20001109SH014Cylinder · brokenTHE PUSH ROD TUBE RETAINER CLIPS, SL 14995, IN NR 2, NR 3, AND NR 4 VALVE COVERS WERE BROKEN OFF AT THE BOLT HEADS. DETECTION WAS DUE TO A DENT IN THE VALVE COVER OF NR 2 CYLINDER. SUBMITTER STATED IT APPEARED TO BE A MATERIAL DEFECT. (X)Oct 30, 2000 · N13472 · Cessna 177B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20001019SH013Condenser · inoperativeTHE AIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A FIELD AFTER A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. INSPECTION BY A MECHANIC REVEALED THE POINTS WERE BURNED AND THE CONDENSER WERE PART OF A NEWLY INSTALLED FACTORY REMANUFACTURED MAGNETO. THE POINTS AND CONDENSER WERE REPLACED, Jul 11, 2000 · N34194 · Cessna 177B · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2000ZZZX614Shimmy Dampener · brokenAFTER REPLACING AN OLD SHIMMY DAMPENER WITH A NEW ONE AT APPROXIMATELY 100 HOURS IN SERVICE, THE NEW PART BROKE AT THE OUTER C-CLAMP RING SPLITTING THE OUTER CYLINDER CASE. THIS HAPPENED AS THE AIRCRAFT STOPPED SHIMMING. THE END PLUG, C-CLAMP AND ALL FLUID WFeb 24, 2000 · N35033 · Cessna 177B · Shimmy DamperSDR CA000224020Cable · damaged(CAN) DURING APPROACH ENGINE POWER INCREASED. PILOT COULD NOT CNTL ENGINE WITH THROTTLE CNTL AND CARRIED OUT A MISSED APPROACH. ON A SUBSEQUENT APPROACH AND LANDING, PILOT USED MIXTURE CNTL TO SHUT DOWN ENGINE PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN. A/C HAD TO BE TOWED FROM RUFeb 9, 2000 · Cessna 177B · Power LeverSDR CA991229057Coupling · failed(CAN) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE VACUUM SYSTEM FAILED. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE VACUUM PUMP FAILED AT THE DRIVE COUPLING.Dec 13, 1999 · Cessna 177B · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR CA990812005Points · worn(CAN) ACCELERATED WEAR OF POINTS IN MAGNETO SUSPECTED BY OPERATOR.Aug 2, 1999 · Cessna 177B · Magneto/DistributorSDR 99ZZZX2346Cylinder · crackedNR 2 CYLINDER DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK DIAGNOSED AS A CRACK THROUGH THE CYLINDER CASTING IN THE AREA OF THE INTAKE VALVE SEAT. UPON REMOVING THE CYLINDER FOR EXCHANGE UNDER WARRANTY, THE EXHAUST AND INTAKE ROCKER ARMS WERE DISCOVERED SWAPPED AS DELIVERED FROM THJun 11, 1999 · N67MM · Cessna 177B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU990416048Blade · corroded(AU) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE PROPELLER BLADES WERE FOUND CORRODED ON THE LEADING EDGES AND THE BUTTS. THIS PROPELLER WAS LAST INSPECTED ON 7 NOVEMBER 1990.Apr 12, 1999 · Cessna 177B · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA990129008Cylinder · worn(CAN) PROPELLER CYLINDER WORN BEYOND MANUFACTURER'S LIMITS.Jan 15, 1999 · Cessna 177B · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 99ZZZX397Seal · tornTHE RUBBER SEAL AROUND THE EDGE OF THE VALVE RIPPED AND LOOKED LIKE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE IN A COUPLE OR MORE HOURS. SUBMITTER STATED THE RUBBER SEAL LOOKED LIKE IT WAS MADE FROM THE WRONG MATERIAL . TT ON PART, 8 HOURS.Dec 1, 1998 · N177A · Cessna 177B · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 98ZZZX3058Wheel Pant · crackedINSPECTION FOUND LEFT HAND FIBERGLASS WHEEL PANTS ATTACHING BOLT HOLE MOUNT HOLE HAS 2 INCH LONG CRACK.Jul 21, 1998 · N28P · Cessna 177B · Landing Gear/Wheel FairingSDR CA980602093Blade · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER BLADE FOUND DAMAGED. BLADE REPAIRED AND BLADE ANODIZED.Jun 2, 1998 · Cessna 177B · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA980519010Blade · damaged(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE LEADING EDGES OF THE PROPELLER BLADES WERE FOUND NICKED. THE BLADES HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED PER THE MCCAULEY MANUAL.May 4, 1998 · Cessna 177B · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX3380Hose · leakDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FUEL WAS SHUT OFF FOR CLEANING CARBURETOR, DRAIN, AND GASCULATOR. UPON TURNING FUEL ON, FUEL LEAKED FROM HOSE IN A STEADY STREAM. HOSE WAS LOCATED ON LOW PRESSURE SIDE FEEDING ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP. HOSE WAS ALSO IN A LOCATION WHERE IJul 3, 1997 · N19974 · Cessna 177B · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 97ZZZX3379Cylinder · failedSHIMMY DAMPENER HOUSING FAILED DURING FLIGHT. UNIT FAILED AT THE OUTER PORTION OF OUTER RETAINING RING FLANGE. FAILURE WAS ON DOWN-WIND LEG AFTER A NORMAL TOUCH AND GO. SUBMITTER STATES OWNER MENTIONED SEVERAL YEARS AGO, TWO SEPARATE SEVERE SHIMMY INSTANCESJul 3, 1997 · N19974 · Cessna 177B · Shimmy DamperSDR 97ZZZX3405Spar · corrodedFOUND ON ANNUAL INSPECTION, INTERGRANULAR CORROSION ON CARRY-THROUGH SPAR. SOME SPOTS 2 INCHES AND .0625 INCH DEEP, PLUS OTHER CORROSION. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS HARD TO SEE WITHOUT REMOVING HEADLINER.Jun 1, 1997 · N35090 · Cessna 177B · Wing SparSDR 97ZZZX1915Casting · creepINCOMING INSPECTION CHECKS ON ALTIMETER REVEALED JUMPS IN THE OPERATION OF 100 FEET TO 200 FEET. THE END-SHAKES ON THE MECHANISM SHAFTS WERE MEASURED. ONE END-SHAKE MEASURED ZERO. THE OH MANUAL CALLS OUT A MINIMUM END-SHAKE OF .0020 INCH ON ALL THREE CRITICAApr 11, 1997 · N17142 · Cessna 177B · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR 97ZZZX531Fitting · looseDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS MOVEMENT IN THE WING ATTACH FITTINGS WHERE ATTACH PIN ATTACHES WING TO FUSELAGE. THE AMOUNT OF MOVEMENT WAS .0035 INCH BY MEASUREMENT.Dec 3, 1996 · N13468 · Cessna 177B · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR 96ZZZX5807Hose · leakingPILOT REPORTED A FUEL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FOUND THE FUEL PRESSURE HOSE LEAKING. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY AEROQUIP SB AA135. THIS HOSE WAS DATED 2Q86. ALTERNATE P/N FROM CESSNA: S1236-3-0092.Oct 24, 1996 · N34933 · Cessna 177B · Engine Fuel Distribution
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