Cessna 177RG

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SDR 98ZZZX3686Hose · burstCRUISE FLIGHT AT 5,500 FEET, PILOT HEARD A BANG. NO ABNORMAL ENGINE CHANGES. AIRSPEED DROPPED 10-15 KNOTS. PILOT DECIDED TO LAND AT NEAREST AIRPORT. LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND. FLY-BY SHOWED GEAR HANGING. MANUAL EXTENSION WOULD NOT LOWER GEAR. PILOT Sep 11, 1998 · N52660 · Cessna 177RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA990111058Camshaft · worn(CAN) THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED DUE TO METAL CONTAMINATION IN THE OIL. DURING DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE, PREMATURE WEAR WAS NOTICED OF THE LIFTER BODY FACE AND OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVES OF NR 1 CYLINDER; OF THE INTAKE VALVE OF NR 3 CYLINDER IN THE FORM OFSep 4, 1998 · Cessna 177RG · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX93Cylinder · separatedPILOT REPORTED FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER TAKEOFF WHILE TURNING DOWN WIND AT 1,100 FEET AGL. A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE WITH SMOKE AND OIL COVERING WINDSHIELD FOLLOWED BY A LOSS IN OIL PRESSURE. ENG SHUT DOWN AND UNEVENTFUL DEAD STICK LANDING MADE. IAug 26, 1998 · N2756V · Cessna 177RG · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX3419Head · separatedPILOT REPORTED FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER TAKEOFF WHILE TURNING DOWN WIND AT 1,100 FEET AGL. A LOUD BAG HEARD FROM THE ENG WITH SMOKE AND OIL COVERING W/S FOLLOWED BY A LOSS IN OIL PRESSURE. ENG SHUT DOWN, UNEVENTFUL DEAD STICK LANDING MADE. INVEST REVEALED A HAug 26, 1998 · N2756V · Cessna 177RG · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX3253Vacuum Pump · failedPART FAILED UPON THROTTLE REDUCTION FOR LANDING AFTER A 2.9 HOUR FLIGHT. LOW-VAC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ALTERNATE VAC STANDBY SYSTEM OPERATED AUTOMATICALLY. PART INSTALLED TO REPLACE ORIG VAC PUMP WHICH FAILED AT 1872.1 HRS. AT INSTALLATION OF THISAug 19, 1998 · N34807 · Cessna 177RG · Vacuum SystemSDR 98ZZZX3269Diode · shortedAUXILIARY POWER WAS PLUGGED IN AND PROPELLER STARTED SPINNING. FOUND DIODE ON BUSS RELAY SHORTED.Aug 11, 1998 · N2691V · Cessna 177RG · Engine CrankingSDR 98ZZZX4823Gear · failedMAIN LANDING GEARS FAILED TO EXTEND. FROM CHASE PLANE, OBSERVED NOSE GEAR WOULD RETRACT AND EXTEND. THE MAINS WOULD NOT MOVE, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDING WITH BOTH MAINS IN TRAIL. HOISTING THE AIRCRAFT, FOUND RT MAIN WAS EASILY MOVED TO THE DOWN POSITION. Jun 17, 1998 · N21620 · Cessna 177RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 98ZZZX1548Crankcase · crackedDISCOVERED 5.50 INCH LONG CRACK ON CRANKCASE BELOW NR 2 CYLINDER FLANGE. CRACK WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH BELOW BOTTOM FLANGE OF CYLINDER AND FOLLOWED ENTIRE BOTTOM CIRCUMFERENCE OF CYLINDER. CRACK WAS DISCOVERED AFTER PILOT REPORT OF A LARGE OIL LEAK FROM FORApr 10, 1998 · N2773V · Cessna 177RG · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU980460Fitting · loose(AUS) INSPECTION OF WING FITTINGS REVEALED RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN FITTINGS AND SPAR. THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN TREATED WITH 'BOESHIELD' IN FEB 93. PART TC: 4,830.Apr 1, 1998 · Cessna 177RG · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR 98ZZZX1341Support · failedMAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR SUPPORTS CRACKED.Mar 1, 1998 · N7516V · Cessna 177RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 98ZZZX1340Support · failedMAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR SUPPORTS CRACKED.Mar 1, 1998 · N7516V · Cessna 177RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 98ZZZX4663Bearing · failedMAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR ROD-END FAILED DURING FLIGHT. LANDING GEAR COULD NOT BE LOWERED AND LOCKED DOWN. PILOT MADE A LANDING WITH GEAR UP. THE AIRCRAFT AND THE PARTICULAR PART IN QUESTION WERE INSPECTED 5 HOURS PRIOR WITH NO VISIBLE DISCREPANCY.Jan 9, 1998 · N52823 · Cessna 177RG · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 97ZZZX5104Spar · crackedVERTICAL FIN SPAR CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES RIGHT BEHIND TOP RUDDER HINGE. CRACKS MEASURE CLOSE TO .75 INCH ON BOTH SIDES. VERTICAL FIN NOT DISTORTED AND RUDDER HINGE SHOWS NO DAMAGE. CAUSE OF CRACKS UNKNOWN.Nov 17, 1997 · N691DB · Cessna 177RG · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 97ZZZX4730Line · leakHYDRAULIC LINE BEGAN LEAKING ON GEAR RETRACTION CAUSING HYDRAULIC MOTOR/PUMP TO PUMP ALL USABLE HYDRAULIC FLUID OVERBOARD. RESULT WAS LANDING WITH GEAR DANGLING FROM AIRCRAFT. THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK WAS A CORROSION PIT. LINE IS LOCATED IN THE COCKPIT PEDESTAOct 22, 1997 · N52786 · Cessna 177RG · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU971391Valve · damaged(AUS) ENGINE OIL COOLER BYPASS VALVE (VERNATHERM) FACE BADLY SCORED FROM CONTACT WITH VALVE SEAT WHICH WAS ALSO DAMAGED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/LYC/78 AMDT5 WHICH WAS OVERDUE BY SEVERAL HUNDRED HOURS. PERSONNAL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Oct 17, 1997 · Cessna 177RG · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR AU971390Pin · distorted(AUS) LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK PINS BENT DUE TO DEFECTIVE PADS (SEE MDR97/1389). WHEN THE DAMAGED PINS WERE REMOVED AND COMPARED TO THE REPLACEMENT ITEMS THEY APPEARED TO BE MANUFACTURED FROM A SOFTER MATERIAL (AN5 BOLTS). PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Oct 17, 1997 · Cessna 177RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU971389Pad · missing(AUS) LANDING GEAR PADS MISSING. PADS ARE VULCANISED/BONDED TO A STEELSHELL. CORROSION APPEARS TO HAVE SPREAD BETWEEN THE PAD AND THE SHELL CAUSING DELAMINATION.Oct 17, 1997 · Cessna 177RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 97ZZZX2019Air Filter · deterioratedAIR FILTER GASKET HAS TURNED TO MUSH FROM THE OIL THEY USE IN THE AIR FILTER, MAYBE A NEW TYPE OF GASKET IS CALLED FOR. PART HAS BEEN REPLACED.Apr 16, 1997 · N217AF · Cessna 177RG · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR AU970420Switch · faulty(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR DOWN MICROSWITCH WIRE BROKEN OFFApr 9, 1997 · Cessna 177RG · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 97ZZZX1925Cooler · failedAIRCRAFT WAS IN DOWN WIND FOR LANDING WHEN STUDENT NOTICED 'WET' GEAR LEG AND WHEEL. UPON EXAMINATION, FOUND OIL COOLER SUFFERED INTERNAL FAILURE, LOSS OF SUBSTANTIAL OIL. SUBMITTER STATED ENGINE FAILURE WOULD HAVE BEEN IMMINANT. OUTSIDE TEMP 58 DEGREES.Apr 8, 1997 · N1958Q · Cessna 177RG · Engine Oil CoolerSDR CA970402002Blade · damaged(CAN) STONE DAMAGE ON THE LEADING EDGE AND THE FACE OF THE PROPELLER BLADE. THE BLADE REQUIRED FILING AND GRINDING. THE PROPELLER HUB BREATHER SEALANT WAS MISSING.Mar 25, 1997 · Cessna 177RG · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AU970355Bracket · cracked(AUS) STABILATOR WEIGHT ARM REAR MOUNTING BRACKETS PNO 1732031-1 ANDPNO 1732031-2 CRACKED ON VERTICAL BENDSMar 18, 1997 · Cessna 177RG · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR AU970230Arm · cracked(AUS) STABILATOR WEIGHT ARM LH AND RH REAR MOUNTING BRACKETS PNO1732031-1 AND PNO 1732031-2 CRACKED ALONG VERTICAL BENDSMar 18, 1997 · Cessna 177RG · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR 97ZZZX1370Hub · crackedCIRCUMSTANCE UNKNOWN. FOUND DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. HUB THREAD CRACKS LOOK LIKE OVERTORQUE ON A VERY THIN BOSS. 1,070 HOURS ON AIRCRAFT AND DEFECTIVE PART.Mar 1, 1997 · N1571H · Cessna 177RG · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 97ZZZX3070Prop Governor · misinstalledTHE CESSNA SM AND LYC ENGINE OVERHAUL DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIREMENT TO USE A PROPELLER GOV PAD PLATE, PN LW-12347, WHEN INSTALLING A MCCAULEY GOVERNOR ON LYC 4 OR 6 CYLINDER ENGINE WITH REAR MOUNTED DUEL MAG INSTALLATIONS. THIS PLATE WAS LEFT OUT DURING REINSJan 6, 1997 · N52945 · Cessna 177RG · Propeller GovernorSDR 96ZZZX6093Bolt · brokenINSP FOUND DRAG LINK ASSY BOLT BROKEN.Nov 20, 1996 · N53257 · Cessna 177RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA961003011Cap Valve Stem · missing(CAN) ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED 15 AUGUST 1994. ANNUAL 100 HOUR INSPECTION JULY 1995 FOUND #1 CYLINDER COMPRESSION LOW (50 PSI), CYLINDER WAS REMOVED, REPAIRED AND REINSTALLED UNDER WARRANTY BY OVERHAULER. NEXT 103.3 HOUR ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND FOUR (4) ROCKER BOSep 26, 1996 · Cessna 177RG · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX5103Bracket · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE NOTED ON (3 OF THE 4) STABILATOR WEIGHT ARM MOUNT BRACKETS. CAUSE, NORMAL WEAR AND VIBRATION. SUBMITTER RECOMMMENDS CLOSER INSPECTION AND DYE CHECK. ALSO INCLUDES FORWARD MOUNT P/N 1732010-1 AND DASH 2.Sep 23, 1996 · N2023Q · Cessna 177RG · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 96ZZZX5102Bracket · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE NOTED ON (3 OF THE 4) STABILATOR WEIGHT ARM MOUNT BRACKETS. CAUSE, NORMAL WEAR AND VIBRATION. SUBMITTER RECOMMMENDS CLOSER INSPECTION AND DYE CHECK. ALSO INCLUDES FORWARD MOUNT P/N 1732010-1 AND DASH 2.Sep 23, 1996 · N2023Q · Cessna 177RG · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 96ZZZX5115Hose · defectivePILOT REPORTED A TOTAL DROP IN FUEL PRESSURE DURING CLIMB-OUT LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL PRESSURE HOSE FROM FIREWALL TO FLOW DIVIDER LEAKING PROFUSELY WHERE THE RE-USABLE SOCKET THREADS TO HOSE. THIS HOSE WAS PURCHASED FROM CESSNA Sep 3, 1996 · N520 · Cessna 177RG · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR EY2R9600994Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN DF052, FOUND CORRODED.Sep 1, 1996 · Cessna 177RG · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9600993Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN DF067, FOUND CORRODED.Sep 1, 1996 · Cessna 177RG · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA960909009Tube Drain · cracked(CAN) OIL LEAK WAS NOTED ON #2 CYLINDER ON INSPECTION. FLARE ON OIL RETURN TUBE FOUND TO BE CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 2/3 AROUND ITS CIRCUMFERENCE.Aug 23, 1996 · Cessna 177RG · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 97ZZZX1371Bolt · brokenBOLT WHICH CONNECTS THE FORWARD AND AFT NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG LINKS WAS FOUND LOOSE. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED BOLT HAD BROKEN THROUGH THE CENTER OF LUBRICATION PORT WHICH IS A HOLE DRILLED INTO THE DIAMETER OF THE BOLT WHICH MEETS A HOLE DRILLED IN THE AXISJul 31, 1996 · N33224 · Cessna 177RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX4325Lock Valve · malfunctionPILOT WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR EITHER BY THE NORMAL OR THE EMERGENCY HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. A GEAR UP LANDING WAS MADE AND MINOR DAMAGE. WHEN ACFT WAS JACKED UP PRIOR TO REMOVING IT, NOTED THE LANDING GEAR COULD NOT BE PUSHED INTO LOCKS. WHEN MAIN GEAR Jul 25, 1996 · N1566H · Cessna 177RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX4398Impulse Cam · wornINSPECTED MAGNETO RIVETED CAM ASSY AND FOUND WORN BEYOND 'X' PLUS .014 INCH. SUBMITTER STATES THESE EARLY RIVETED UNITS SHOULD BE CHANGED OUT TO THE SNAP RING STYLE AT 500 HOURS. NEW STYLE FOR THIS APPLICATION IS 10-400167-9.Jul 22, 1996 · N52073 · Cessna 177RG · Magneto/DistributorSDR 96ZZZX3676Rod End · brokenAT ANNUAL INSPECTION, THIS PART WAS FOUND BROKEN. SUBMITTER STATED SL SE79-37 OBVIOUSLY WAS NEVER COMPLIED WITH. SUGGEST THAT THIS SERVICE LETTER BE MADE MANDATORY.Jun 17, 1996 · N52945 · Cessna 177RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX3209Support · pin crackedDOWNLOCK SUPPORT LOWER PIN FOUND CRACKED. THIS CONDITION WAS FOUND AFTER FINDING RT DOWNLOCK SUPPORT LOWER PIN BROKEN OFF. THIS CRACK NOT VISIBLE WITH DOWNLOCK ASSEMBLED ON AIRCRAFT. SUSPECT CAUSE: AIRCRAFT OPERATED ON ROUGH LANDING STRIP. RECOMMEND DISASMay 10, 1996 · N8271G · Cessna 177RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX2876Downlock Support · pin brokenDOWNLOCK SUPPORT LOWER PIN FOUND BROKEN OFF CAUSING POWERPACK MOTOR TO NOT SHUT OFF. BATTERY DRAINED VERY LOW. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OPERATED VERY MARGINAL DURING IFR FLIGHT. FOUND LEFT DOWNLOCK SUPPORT LOWER PIN CRACKED. THIS CRACK NOT VISIBLE WITH DOWNLOCK May 10, 1996 · N8271G · Cessna 177RG · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX2773Air Filter · mount failedDURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, OBSERVED AIR INDUCTION FILTER 'LAYING' IN ENGINE BAFFLE. UPON FURTHER INVETSIGATION, FOUND BOTH MOUNTING BRACKETS HAD BROKEN/SHEARED FROM THE INDUCTION FILTER BODY. SUSPECT CAUSE, INADEQUATE METHOD OF ATTACHMENT OF BRACKETS TO FILTMay 7, 1996 · N52908 · Cessna 177RG · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 96ZZZX2564Elt · corrodedELT HAS CORROSION ON MOUNT FOR THE CASE COVER ATTACHMENT AND ON THE CASE COVER. APPEARS TO BE DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION FROM COPPER MOUNTING SURFACE AND ALUMINUM MOUNT BRACKET. SUBMITTER STATED TO CORROSION-PROOF MOUNT BRACKET BY PAINTING OR ALODINING.Apr 15, 1996 · N34674 · Cessna 177RG · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR CA960415008Impulse Spring · broken(CAN)ON CLIMBOUT, ENGINE RPM DROPPED TO IDLE. EXAMINATION REVEALED THE DUAL MAGNETO IMPULSE SPRING BROKEN. AWD 78-09-07 NOT COMPLIED WITH.Apr 11, 1996 · Cessna 177RG · Magneto/DistributorSDR 96ZZZX2513Cooler · leakOIL COOLER WAS REMOVED DUE TO LEAKING. THERE WAS NO APPARENT REASON FOR THE LEAK SUCH AS EXTERNAL DAMAGE.Apr 11, 1996 · N34161 · Cessna 177RG · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 96ZZZX2466Bolt · wedged aileronAILERON STOP BOLT NAS428-3-10 SECURED TO A NUTPLATE ON A BRACKET ASSSEMBLY PN 1221088-8 SECURED TO MAIN SPAR ASSEMBLY AND IS USED AS A STOP FOR UP-AILERON TRAVEL, FAILED TO STOP THE UP-TRAVEL OF THE RIGHT AILERON. BOLT DEFLECTED AND BOLT HEAD BECAME WEDGED ONApr 1, 1996 · N50478 · Cessna 177RG · Aileron Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX3555Switch · wornDURING PRE-BUY INSPECTION, FOUND IGNITION KEY COULD BE REMOVED FROM SWITCH IN ANY POSITION. DURING LOG BOOK REVIEW, FOUND SWITCH HAD BEEN MODIFIED PER AD 93-05-06 BY INSTALLING ACS/GERDES KIT A-3600. THIS MODIFICATION WAS DONE AT LAST ANNUAL (8/95) 58 HOURS Mar 19, 1996 · N1989Q · Cessna 177RG · Ignition SwitchingSDR 96ZZZX3557Horn · inoperativeDURING PRE-BUY INSPECTION, FOUND LANDING GEAR WARNING HORN INOPERATIVE. TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM AND FOUND GEAR HORN DEFECTIVE. OWNER CONFIRMED GEAR HORN HAD BEEN INOPERATIVE, BUT ANNUAL WAS SIGNED OFF 8/95 ANYWAY. SUSPECT CAUSE, VIBRATION CAUSED HORN TO COME APAMar 16, 1996 · N1989Q · Cessna 177RG · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 96ZZZX3556Case · crackedDURING PRE-BUY INSPECTION, FOUND ELT INOPERATIVE DURING IMPACT TEST REQUIRED BY 91.207. CORROSION FOUND ON CIRCUIT BOARD. ELT SENT OUT FOR REPAIRS AND DETERMINED TO BE NON-REPAIRABLE DUE TO CRACKED CASE.Mar 7, 1996 · N1989Q · Cessna 177RG · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR AU960788Power Pack · faulty(AUS) HYDRAULIC POWER PACK ELECTRIC MOTOR RUNNING SLOW - SLOW TO BUILD UP HYDRAULIC PRESSUREMar 4, 1996 · Cessna 177RG · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR 96ZZZX1088Control Cable · failedPILOT REDUCED POWER TO LAND WITH NO RESPONSE TO ENGINE. LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE BROKEN.Feb 23, 1996 · N2575V · Cessna 177RG · Power LeverSDR CA960222007Elbow · cracked(CAN) SLIGHT OIL LEAK NOTED AT #1 CYLINDER. FOUND OIL RETURN FITTING ON CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED AROUND 90 PERCENT OF THE CIRCUMFERENCE AT PIPE THREADS FLUSH WITH BOSS.Feb 7, 1996 · Cessna 177RG · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
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