# Service difficulty reports: Cessna A152

A list on [Cessna A152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a152.md).

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- [SDR 8HBR20190613022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20190613022.md): Switch · failed · Jun 12, 2019 · Cessna A152 · Exterior Lighting
  > DURING CRUISE CHECK LIST, STUDENT TRIED TO TURN LANDING LIGHT OFF BUT HE SAID IT GOT STUCK AND HE COULDN'T PUSH IT DOWN TO THE OFF POSITION, THE SECOND TIME HE TRIED TO PUSH IT DOWN IT WAS STILL STUCK BUT THAT'S WHEN HE SAW SPARKS AND SMOKE. STUDENT LEFT THE L
- [SDR 2015FA0000240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000240.md): Piston · broken · May 14, 2015 · N4960A · Cessna A152 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > REMOVED NR 3 CYLINDER DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION, 62/80 PSI, AND FOUND 1"X.5" PIECE MISSING FROM PISTON SKIRT.
- [SDR CA090717006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090717006.md): Hub · unserviceable · Jul 15, 2009 · Cessna A152 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) DURING INSP, IAW AD 2003-12-05, CORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE HUB BORE. UPON DIMENSIONAL INSP OF BORE AND CONSULTATION WITH THE MFG IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BORE WAS OVERSIZE BY 0.230 INCH.
- [SDR M2Z2008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/M2Z2008F00000.md): Battery Pack · leaking · Oct 21, 2008 · N4958A · Cessna A152 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > BATTERY PACK LEAKING. PREMATURE DEAD BATTERY. DESTROYED ELT. DEFECTIVE BATTERY AND/OR IMPROPER MFG PROCESS OF BATTERY PACK. (K)
- [SDR AU510001979](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001979.md): Spar · corroded · Dec 12, 2005 · Cessna A152 · Wing Spar
  > RT WING SPAR CHANNEL HEAVILY CORRODED IN AREAS ON THE MATING FACE BETWEEN THE CHANNEL AND THE SPAR ANGLE.
- [SDR AU510001978](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001978.md): Angle · corroded · Dec 12, 2005 · Cessna A152 · Wing Spar
  > RT WING SPAR ANGLE CONTAINED AREAS OF HEAVY CORROSION BETWEEN THE MATING FACES OF THE ANGLE AND SPAR CHANNEL AND THE ANGLE AND THE SPAR STRAP. CORROSION WAS MAINLY LOCATED IN THE AREA OF THE TANK BAY.
- [SDR AU510001977](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001977.md): Spar · corroded · Dec 12, 2005 · Cessna A152 · Wing Spar
  > RT WING SPAR STRAP CONTAINED AREAS OF HEAVY CORROSION BETWEEN THE MATING FACES OF THE SPAR ANGLE AND SPAR STRAP LOCATED MAINLY IN THE TANK BAY AREA.
- [SDR AU510001919](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001919.md): Bracket · cracked · Sep 9, 2005 · Cessna A152 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER PLATE CRACKED IN AREA ADJACENT TO VERTICAL STABILIZER BRACKET ATTACHMENT. CRACK LENGTH 7MM (0.275IN). (AD/SB DESC: SEB 03-6) (CASA NR 510001919)
- [SDR AU510001918](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001918.md): Bracket · cracked · Aug 9, 2005 · Cessna A152 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure
  > HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER PLATE CRACKED IN AREA ADJACENT TO VERTICAL STABILIZER BRACKET ATTACHMENT. CRACK LENGTH 5MM (0.196IN).
- [SDR CA050308004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050308004.md): Rib · cracked · Jan 10, 2005 · Cessna A152 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (CAN) LEADING EDGE, LT IB RIB WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE TOP REAR CORNER (RADIUS).
- [SDR CA040629008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040629008.md): Plug · worn · Jun 17, 2004 · Cessna A152 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) A FEW PIECES OF NON-FERROUS MATERIAL WERE FOUND AT 1375.8 HOURS. FILTER RE-INSPECT SCHEDULED. SUBSEQUENT FILTER INSPECTION SHOWED HEAVY CONTAMINATION. ALL CYLINDERS REMOVED, FOUND PISTON PINS AND PLUGS NOT FLOATING. TWO PLUGS WERE WORN EXTENSIVELY.
- [SDR CA040622006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040622006.md): Bracket · cracked · Jun 11, 2004 · Cessna A152 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) THE BRACKET OF THE STABILIZER ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR AUS20040207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040207.md): Bracket · cracked · Mar 17, 2004 · Cessna A152 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER STEEL BRACKET CRACKED. CRACK LENGTH 10MM(0.393IN).
- [SDR AUS20040114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040114.md): Gear · broken · Feb 13, 2004 · Cessna A152 · Engine Starter
  > (AUS) STARTER MOTOR BENDIX DRIVE GEAR DISINTEGRATED. ENGINE RING GEAR TEETH DAMAGED.
- [SDR AUS20040075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040075.md): Carburetor · faulty · Feb 5, 2004 · Cessna A152 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (AUS) CARBURETOR FAULTY.
- [SDR AUS20040082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040082.md): Alternator · failed · Feb 3, 2004 · Cessna A152 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (AUS) ALTERNAOR FAILED.
- [SDR AUS20040074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040074.md): Drive Gear · stripped · Jan 5, 2004 · Cessna A152 · Engine Starter
  > (AUS) ENGINE STARTER MOTOR DRIVE GEAR TEETH STRIPPED.
- [SDR AUS20030931](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030931.md): Alternator · failed · Sep 4, 2003 · Cessna A152 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (AUS) ALTERNATOR FAILED.
- [SDR AUS20030933](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030933.md): Screw · loose · Aug 29, 2003 · Cessna A152 · Engine Starter
  > (AUS) STARTER MOTOR INTERMEDIATE BEARING SECURING SCREW FELL OUT ANDSHORT CIRCUITED FIELD WINDINGS.
- [SDR AUS20030418](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030418.md): Crankcase · cracked · Apr 1, 2003 · Cessna A152 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) CRANKCASE CRACKED BEYOND REPAIR AT LH CENTRE CAM JOURNAL BEARINGBASE. CRACK RUNS ACROSS THE JOURNAL SURFACE AND THEN DOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 76.2MM (3IN) BEFORE TRAVELLING FOR ANOTHER 76.2MM (3IN) REARWARDS. SUMP INDUCTION TUBES LOOSE. THREE CYLINDERS CRA
- [SDR 2003FA0000095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000095.md): Bracket · cracked · Jan 3, 2003 · N8144L · Cessna A152 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING AN INSPECTION FOR AD (CRACKED NUT PLATES) THE BRACKET WHICH HOLDS THE NUT PLATES WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE UPPER RIGHT HAND SIDE FROM THE CORNER RELIEF HOLE, INBOARD FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH ALONG THE TOP BEND. THIS CRACK IS DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO AND J
- [SDR AUS20021293](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021293.md): Bellcrank · damaged · Nov 4, 2002 · Cessna A152 · Aileron Control System
  > (AUS) LT AILERON BELLCRANK STOP BENT. DAMAGE ALSO TO PUSH-PULL ROD AND ATTACHMENT HARDWARE AS WELL AS TO THE AILERON CONTROL BRACKET AND SECURING RIVETS.
- [SDR CA021105009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021105009.md): Rib · cracked · Nov 1, 2002 · Cessna A152 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (CAN) L/H INBOARD LEADING EDGE RIB WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE TOP REAR CORNER OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.
- [SDR CA021105008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021105008.md): Mount · cracked · Nov 1, 2002 · Cessna A152 · Engine Mount Section
  > (CAN) ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED AT RT TOP AT THE WELDED JOINT.
- [SDR AUS20020751](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020751.md): Bracket · cracked · Jul 12, 2002 · Cessna A152 · Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) STEEL BRACKET ASSEMBLY CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. ONE CRACK LOCATED AT WELD SEAM AND ONE CRACK IN AREA OF ANCHOR NUT ATTACHMENT.BRACKET ATTACHES VERTICAL FIN TO TAILPLANE AND TAILPLANE TO FUSELAGE.
- [SDR AU000897](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000897.md): Engine · power loss · Sep 22, 2000 · Cessna A152 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > (AUS) ENGINE LOST POWER. GROUND RUN CARRIED OUT WITH NO FAULT FOUND. (X)
- [SDR CA000222006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000222006.md): Horn · bent · Feb 15, 2000 · Cessna A152 · Rudder Structure
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION BY TRANSPORT CANADA INSPECTOR, THE RIGHT ARM OF THE RUDDER HORN WAS FOUND BENT, ALLOWING THE ATTACHED STOP PLATE TO RIDE UP AND OVER THE RUDDER STOP BOLT. THIS CAUSES THE RUDDER TO OVER TRAVEL WHEN FULL RUDDER DEFLECTION IS COMMANDED A
- [SDR AU000101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000101.md): Fuel Tank · contaminated · Feb 14, 2000 · Cessna A152 · Aircraft Fuel System
  > (AUS) AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATED WITH WATER. THE FUEL SYSTEM HAD BEEN FLUSHED WITH WATER IAW AD/GEN/80A1 FOLLOWED BY APPROVED PURGING OF THE WATER FROM THE SYSTEM. COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED IN-FLIGHT. WHEN THE GASCOLATOR WAS DRAINED AFTER LANDI
- [SDR AU991013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU991013.md): Blade · corroded · Oct 15, 1999 · Cessna A152 · Propeller Blade Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER BLADE CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION. AREA OF CORROSION APPROXIMATELY 6 MM (0.236 INCH) BY 4 MM (0.157 INCH) BY 1 MM (0.039 INCH) DEEP. THE PROPELLER WAS INSTALLED NEW ON THE 7/14/99.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2029.md): Filter · brittle · Apr 16, 1999 · N7332L · Cessna A152 · Vacuum Distribution System
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND VACUUM FILTER END CRUMBLING. FILTER WAS AT ITS 400 HOUR DUE TIME. WHEN PIECES OF RUBBER WERE REMOVED AND ROLLED BETWEEN FINGERS, THEY CRUMBLED INTO SMALL PIECES. HAVE FOUND SEVERAL LIKE THIS.
- [SDR AU981572](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981572.md): Rib · cracked · Nov 30, 1998 · Cessna A152 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > (AUS) RIGHT WING NOSE RIB LOCATED AT WS 84.00 CRACKED.
- [SDR AU981571](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981571.md): Rib · cracked · Nov 30, 1998 · Cessna A152 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > (AUS) LT WING NOSE RIBS LOCATED AT WS 84.00 CRACKED.
- [SDR AU981378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981378.md): Skin · cracked · Oct 23, 1998 · Cessna A152 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) RIGHT WING UPPER SKIN CRACKED FROM RIVETS ATTACHING RIBS TO THE SKIN AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 1. STN 84.0 - ON CRACK 2. STN 102.0 - TWO CRACKS. MAXIMUM CRACK LENGTH 3 MM (0.118 INCH). PART TC: 13,936.
- [SDR AU981377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981377.md): Skin · cracked · Oct 23, 1998 · Cessna A152 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) LEFT WING UPPER SKIN CRACKED FROM RIVETS ATTACHING RIBS TO THE SKIN AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 1. STN 84.0 - ONE CRACK. 2. STN 102.0 - ONE CRACK. MAXIMUM CRACK LENGTH 3 MM (0.118 INCH). PART TC: 13,936.
- [SDR AU981321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981321.md): Skin · cracked · Oct 9, 1998 · Cessna A152 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) RIGHT UPPER WING SKIN CRACKED FROM RIVETS ATTACHING THE SKIN TO THE WING RIBS. SKIN CONTAINED TWO CRACKS LOCATED AT STN 84.0. MAXIMUM CRACK LENGTH 4 MM (0.157 INCH). PART TC: 6,516.
- [SDR AU981320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981320.md): Skin · cracked · Oct 9, 1998 · Cessna A152 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) LEFT WING UPPER SKIN CRACKED FROM RIVETS ATTACHING THE SKIN TO THE WING RIBS. SKIN CONTAINED THREE CRACKS LOCATED AT STN 102.0 AND ONE CRACK LOCATED AT STN 84.0. PART TC: 6,516.
- [SDR AU981319](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981319.md): Skin · cracked · Oct 8, 1998 · Cessna A152 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) RIGHT WING UPPER SKIN CRACKED FROM RIVETS ATTACHING THE SKIN TO THE WING RIBS. ONE CRACK LOCATED AT STN 102.0 AND ONE CRACK LOCATED AT STN 84.0. MAXIMUM LENGTH OF CRACKS 3 MM (0.118 INCH). PART TC: 14,730.
- [SDR AU981318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981318.md): Skin · cracked · Oct 8, 1998 · Cessna A152 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) LEFT WING UPPER SKIN CRACKED FROM RIVETS ATTACHING SKIN TO THE WING RIBS AT STN 102.0. MAXIMUM CRACK LENGTH 3 MM (0.118 INCH). PART TC: 14,730.
- [SDR AU981191](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981191.md): Skin · cracked · Sep 21, 1998 · Cessna A152 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) RIGHT UPPER WING SKIN CRACKED FROM THE RIVETS ATTACHING THE SKIN TO THE RIBS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: THREE CRACKS LOCATED AT STN 102.0. MAXIMUM CRACK LENGTH 4 MM (0.157 INCH). PART TC: 14,010.
- [SDR AU981190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981190.md): Skin · cracked · Sep 21, 1998 · Cessna A152 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) LEFT WING UPPER SKIN CRACKED FROM THE RIVETS ATTACHING THE SKIN TO THE RIBS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: TWO CRACKS LOCATED AT STN 102.02. ONE CRACK LOCATED AT STN 84.0. MAXIMUM LENGTH OF CRACKS 4 MM (0.157 INCH). 14,010.
- [SDR AU981181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981181.md): Skin · cracked · Sep 18, 1998 · Cessna A152 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) LEFT WING UPPER SKIN CRACKED IN THREE PLACES FROM SKIN TO RIB ATTACHMENT RIVETS: TWO CRACKS AT STN 102.0. ONE CRACK AT STN 84.0. MAXIMUM LENGTH OF CRACKS 4 MM (0.157 INCH). PART TC: 15,720.
- [SDR AU981180](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981180.md): Skin · cracked · Sep 18, 1998 · Cessna A152 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) RIGHT WING UPPER SKIN CRACKED IN TWO PLACES FROM SKIN TO RIB ATTACHMENT RIVETS: ONE CRACK AT STN 102.0. ONE CRACK AT STN 84.0. MAXIMUM LENGTH OF CRACKS 4 MM (0.157 INCH). PART TC: 15,720.
- [SDR AU981177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981177.md): Skin · cracked · Sep 17, 1998 · Cessna A152 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) UPPER LEFT WING SKIN CRACKED IN TWO AREAS BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR SPARS. UPPER RIGHT WING SKIN CRACKED IN TWO AREAS STARTING FROM THE RIVETS ATTACHING THE SKIN TO THE WING RIB AT WS 102. MAXIMUM CRACK LENGTH 3 MM (0.118 INCH). PART TC: 9,847.
- [SDR AU981155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981155.md): Skin · cracked · Sep 11, 1998 · Cessna A152 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) LEFT WING UPPER SKIN CRACKED IN THREE LOCATIONS BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR SPARS. CRACKS ORIGINATE FROM THE RIVETS ATTACHING THE SKIN TO THE WING RIB AT STN 102. MAXIMUM CRACK LENGTH 4 MM (0.157 INCHES). PART TC: 7,047.
- [SDR AU980332](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980332.md): Plate · corroded · Mar 17, 1998 · Cessna A152 · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) WING SPAR PLATE CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION BETWEEN SPAR FLANGE AND SPAR PLATE. LENGTH OF CORROSION 35MM (1.37 INCH).
- [SDR CA970507010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970507010.md): Bar · broken · Apr 23, 1997 · Cessna A152 · Rudder Control System
  > (CAN) DURING A PRACTICE SPIN RECOVERY, NO RIGHT RUDDER CONTROL WAS AVAILABLE FROM THE LEFT SEAT POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN FROM THE RIGHT SEAT AND LANDED SAFELY. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT SIDE RIGHT RUDDER PEDAL BROKEN OFF THE TORQUE TUBE BELOW THE WE
- [SDR AU970246](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970246.md): Floor · cracked · Mar 7, 1997 · Cessna A152 · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > (AUS) FLOOR CRACKED IN AREA OF SEAT RAIL ATTACHMENT AT REAR - SEAT RAIL HAS A RIGHT ANGLE END WHICH CUTS INTO FLOOR
- [SDR AU970064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970064.md): Spar · cracked · Jan 23, 1997 · Cessna A152 · Elevator, Spar/Rib
  > (AUS) LH ELEVATOR SPAR CRACKED FROM UPPER OUTBOARD BENDING RADIUS CUTOUT INBOARD ALONG VERTICAL FACE OF SPAR PASSING ADJACENT TO UPPER RIVET ATTACHING HINGE HALF PNO 0432001-71 - CRACK LENGTH38MM (1.49IN) - DURING REPAIR ANOTHER CRACK WAS FOUND EXTENDING BELOW
- [SDR AU961210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961210.md): Hub · cracked · Aug 23, 1996 · Cessna A152 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED ADJACENT TO BOLT HOLES AS INDICATED IN MCCAULEY SB 219
- [SDR 96ZZZX4231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4231.md): Hose · deteriorated · Aug 2, 1996 · N152J · Cessna A152 · Flight Environment Data
  > 1981 - 1,425 HOURS TT. TOTAL DETERIORATION OF OUTER LAYER, REINFORCING THREADS, AND INNER LAYER. HOSE IS OF A PLASTIC TYPE, APPEARS TO BE ORIGINAL. REPLACED WITH AEROQUIP 306 INSTRUMENT HOSE.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'A152'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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