Textron 172S

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SDR 2005FA0000237Bulkhead · crackedDURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION OF THE PROPELLER, CRACKS NOTED AROUND ALL BOLT HOLES OF THE FWD BULKHEAD. (K)Oct 26, 2004 · N796WW · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2004FA0000804Audio Panel · smokeTHE AUDIO CONTROL PANEL EMITTED SMOKE AND STOPPED OPERATING DURING TAXI PRIOR TO FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE, MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE UNIT FROM AIRCRAFT AND VERIFIED AIRCRAFT BUS BAR VOLTAGE WITH ALTERNATOR OPERATING. A WORKING KMA-26 WAS INSTALLED, OOct 13, 2004 · N106RA · Cessna 172S · Audio Integrating SystemSDR RO12004F00000Brushes · misinstalledTHIS IS THE 3RD OCCURRENCE OF ALTERNATOR FAILURE IN NEW MFG ALTERNATORS. EACH TIME ONE OF THE FIELD BRUSHES WAS FOUND INSTALLED WITH THE WIRE TOWARD THE SLIP RING (BACKWARDS). THIS IS THE 2ND M AND D REPORT SUBMITTED REGARDING THIS SAME INCIDENT. NEED TO INOct 4, 2004 · N3555L · Cessna 172S · AC Generation SystemSDR 2005FA0000368Spring · missingON RETURN TO BASE, PILOT REPORTED WHEN CLIMING TO 8000 PT ENGINE SURGED/POWER DROP 2 TIMES. AIRCRAFT WAS DUE A PHASE 1 INSPECTION. WHILE INSPECTING THE ALT AIR DOOR, NOTICED THE DOOR STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE SPRING THAT COSep 28, 2004 · N53570 · Cessna 172S · Engine Cowling SystemSDR 2004FA0000860Bulkhead · crackedPILOTS REPORTED AFT SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKED AND SPINNER DOME BENT UP SLIGHTLY. UPON INSPECTION CORNER NUTPLATE FOUND COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF BULKHEAD.Sep 28, 2004 · N3512T · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR MYN2004F00001Chain · failedFORWARD TRIM CHAIN TO CABLE LINK IS COMING APART. HAVE TO REPLACE FORWARD CABLE ASSY.Sep 28, 2004 · N830MA · Cessna 172S · Stabilizer Position IndicatingSDR WIW2004F00001Spinner · crackedDURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION OF THE PROPELLER IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WERE CRACKS AROUND THREE OF THE BOLT HOLES OF THE FORWARD SPINNER BULKHEAD. THE PROBABLE CAUSE IS THAT DURING THE TORQUING PROCESS THE BULKHEAD IS BEING STRESSED AND BENT AS IT IS PULLED Sep 27, 2004 · N121CW · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR CA040907002Alternator · damaged(CAN) ALTERNATOR CHARGING SYSTEM WOULD NOT COME ONLINE. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THAT EVERYTHING SHOULD BE WORKING NORMALLY. HOWEVER SYSTEM WOULD NOT CHARGE. ALL VOLTAGES (IAW M.M.) APPEARED TO BE NORMAL BUT STILL THE CHARGING SYSTEM WAS SHOWING A DISCHARGE.Aug 25, 2004 · Cessna 172S · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2004FA0000739Controller · failedALTERNATOR VOLTAGE WENT OVER VOLT. OV PROTECTION FAILED AND BUSS VOLTAGE WENT WAY HIGH BURNING UP EVERTHING THAT WAS TURNED ON INCLUDING NAV LIGHTS, LANDING AND TAXI LIGHTS, ALL RADIOS, MOST INSTRUMENT LIGHTS AND ALL ELEC INSTRUMENTS, ANNUNCIATOR PANEL, INTERAug 12, 2004 · N45EF · Cessna 172S · AC Power Distribution SystemSDR 2004FA0000673Cylinder · detachedTHE CREW REPORTED A SEAT BACK WHICH WOULD NOT RECLINE PROPERLY. THE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE SEAT MECHANISM AND FOUND THE SEAT RECLINING ACTUATOR WAS BROKEN AT THE AFT ATTACH POINT. THE BREAKAGE WAS AT THE USAGE POINT.Aug 10, 2004 · N437ER · Cessna 172S · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR N827SP1Indicator · inoperativeEGT/FUEL FLOW INDICATOR BECAME INOPERATIVE DURING FLIGHT.Aug 9, 2004 · N827SP · Cessna 172S · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR 2004FA0000682Bolt · shearedDURING AN INSPECTION, FOUND 2 OF THE 3 THROUGH BOLTS SHEARED OFF AT THE THREADS, REPLACED THE STARTER. IF LT UNATTENDED WOULD CAUSE THE BACKPLATE OF THE STARTER TO COME OFF.Aug 2, 2004 · N7275R · Cessna 172S · FastenersSDR 2004FA0000554Lock · brokenPILOT SEAT BACK CYL LOCK ASSY ROD BROKE AT SWAGED ROD END. AC RETURNED TO AIRPORT. MFG RESCINDED SB DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH CYL LOCK ASSY. ANOTHER SB04-25-02 WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO TAKE CARE OF ANY PROBLEMS. ELECTED TO REMOVE ALL CYL LOCK ASSY, INSTALL SOLID RODJun 25, 2004 · N516ER · Cessna 172S · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 2004FA0000571Servo · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS REPORTED, ENGINE DIES ON IDLE SPEED, EXCESSIVE RICH MIXTURE, BLACK SMOKE EMITTED FROM EXHAUST. IDLE SPEED AND MIXTURE COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED IAW AD 2001-06-17 INSTRUCTIONS REF D, L, I, THRU 2, 1.Jun 10, 2004 · N974SP · Cessna 172S · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR CA040610008Bulkhead · broken(CAN) THE CORNER SECTION OF SPINNER AT LEADING EDGE OF PROPELLER BLADE CUT-OUT BADLY BENT (PEELED BACK) BY CENTRIFUGAL FORCE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE ADJACENT CORNER SECTION OF THE BACKPLATE (AROUND ANCHOR NUT) BREAKING OFF DURING OPERATION. NEW BACKPLATE DESIJun 9, 2004 · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2004FA0000655Starter · damagedSTARTER BENDIX FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE STARTER RING GEAR. THIS IS THE 6TH STARTER BENDIX FAILURE ON THIS AIRCRAFT.Jun 7, 2004 · N5359K · Cessna 172S · Engine StarterSDR 2004FA0000417Spar · damagedWHILE PERFORMING THE INSPECTIONS REQUIRED BY MFG SB04-55-01, FOUND THE RT SIDE HOLE IN THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AFT SPAR ELONGATED. THIS ELONGATION OPENED THE HOLE APPROX. .040 TO .050 INCHES IN THE 5 O`CLOCK DIRECTION (VIEWING THE HOLE FROM THE ACCESS IN THMay 4, 2004 · N24787 · Cessna 172S · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CA040427018Rib · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACH BOLT HOLES INSPECTION IAW MFG SB04-55-01, FOUND RT AFTER ATTACHMENT HOLE ON THE RIB HAS TWO .0937 INCH LONG CRACKS. THE CRACKS ARE HIDDEN UNDER THE MOUNTING WASHER.Apr 27, 2004 · Cessna 172S · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 2004FA0000394Servo · inoperativeENGINE HAD VERY ROUGH AND RICH IDLE, COULD NOT ADJUST IDLE MIXTURE IAW AD. FUEL SERVO WAS INSTALLED ON A FRESH O/H ENGINE AND FUEL SERVO WAS ALSO FRESH FROM O/H. ENGINE WAS OPERATED AND LEAK CHECKED. AFTER .2 HOURS OF ENGINE OPERATION. FUEL SERVO BECOME ROApr 14, 2004 · N665SP · Cessna 172S · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR 2004FA0000383Engine · making metalDURING A PHASE INSPECTION, SOME METAL WAS FOUND IN THE FILTER, TOOK OIL SAMPLE FROM OIL COOLER, REMOVED SUCTION SCREEN, MORE METAL WAS FOUND, SENT FILTER AND OIL TO LAB FOR ANALYSIS, SENT METAL FROM SCREEN, WAS ADVISED THAT THE SCREEN MATERIAL WAS FROM BEARINMar 29, 2004 · N52531 · Cessna 172S · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR SO1450Rod · bentDURING PREFLIGHT, PILOT FOUND LT AILERON CONTROL ROD BENT AT AILERON SURFACE. AIRCRAFT GROUNDED AND TAKEN TO MAINTENANCE. REMOVED LT AILERON CONTROL ROD AND FOUND IT TO BE BENT APPROXIMATELY 25 DEGREES JUST AFT OF AFT ROD END BEARING. REPLACED WITH NEW ROD.Mar 22, 2004 · N7275G · Cessna 172S · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2004FA0000395Servo · inoperativeFUEL MIXTURE CONTROL ARM WILL NOT ROTATE TO (IDLE CUT-OFF) POSITION.Mar 18, 2004 · N974SP · Cessna 172S · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2004FA0000300Bridal Cable · wornROLL SERVO BRIDLE CABLE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. TOP PORTION OF CABLE WAS WRAPPED AROUND PRIMARY AILERON CABLE, CAUSING BRIDLE CABLE TO CHAFE AGAINST A PULLEY FLANGE. INSTALLATION OF CABLE ASSEMBLY OCCURRED AT THE FACTORY AND HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED SINCE AIRMar 8, 2004 · N642SP · Cessna 172S · Autopilot SystemSDR CA040205005Drive Assy · jammed(CAN) STARTER DRIVE ONCE ENGAGED DID NOT RETRACT JAMMED OUTWARD.Feb 2, 2004 · Cessna 172S · Engine StarterSDR 2004FA0000261Master Cylinder · inoperativePILOT REPORTED NO RESPONSE FROM LT BRAKE PEDAL, FOUND THAT BOTTOM LT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ATTACHMENT CLEVIS PIN MISSING. LOCATED CLEVIS PIN ON UPPERSIDE OF BELLY SKIN AND COTTER PIN. FOUND THAT COTTER PIN WAS BARELY BENT AND APPEARENTLY FELL OUT O F CLEVIS Feb 1, 2004 · N641SP · Cessna 172S · Master Cylinder/Brake ValveSDR 2004FA0000137Keeper · wornDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, AND WHILE ACCOMPLISHING SB 388, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE VALVE KEY RETAINERS (P/N-17C21191) ON THE EXHAUST VALVE, WERE WORN WHERE THEY CONTACT THE ROTOR CAP. THE WEAR WAS RADIAL, AND THE DEPTH WAS ESTIMATED APPROXIMATELY .020 INCJan 28, 2004 · N479ER · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2004FA0000258Bulkhead · crackedDURING A PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION THE PILOT NOTED A .7500 INCH CRACK IN THE SPINNER BULKHEAD. THIS CRACK WAS IN THE CORNER NEXT TO THE SPINNER MOUNT NUTPLATE. SEVERAL PREVIOUS M OR D ON THIS SAME PART.Jan 5, 2004 · N35339 · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2004FA0000031Stud · meltedPOSITIVE TERMINAL ON ALTERNATOR MELTED. INSPECTED ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS FOR CORRECT ROUTING AND DAMAGE. PROBABLE CAUSE FOR THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURRED IN THE ALTERNATOR ITSELF, AS THE POSITIVE STUD AND NUT WERE RECOVERED WITH THE NUT IN THE TORQUED POSITION.Jan 2, 2004 · N5169F · Cessna 172S · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2004FA0000099Contactor · failedRELAY, CONTACTOR FAILS UNDER LOAD ACCROSS TERMINALS. CAUSE IS CONTACTOR NOT DESIGNED TO HANDLE CONTINOUS LOAD, (CURRENT). SEVERAL FAILURES NOTED IN THE PAST. MFG WILL NOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. SEVERAL OCCURRENCES NOTED IN LAST 3 YEARS.Dec 21, 2003 · N296SP · Cessna 172S · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 2004FA0000100Contactor · failedRELAY, CONTACTOR FAILED UNDER LOAD ACROSS TERMINALS. CAUSE IS CONTACTOR NOT DESIGNED TO HANDLE CONTINOUS LOAD, (CURRENT). SEVERAL FAILURES NOTED IN PAST.Dec 9, 2003 · N936GW · Cessna 172S · Electrical Power System WiringSDR AUS20031263Injector · failed(AUS) ENGINE FUEL INJECTOR SYSTEM FAULTY. LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED.Dec 2, 2003 · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2004FA0000254Duct · misroutedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, WE FOUND THAT THE PLASTIC GLOVEBOX WAS MELTED AT THE FORWARD RIGHT SIDE. WE FOUND THAT THE HEATER DUCTING WAS ROUTED UP AGAINST THE GLOVE BOX CAUSING THE BOX TO MELT. REOUTED HEAT DUCTING TO PREVENT FUTURE OCCURANCE.Nov 24, 2003 · N35339 · Cessna 172S · Heating SystemSDR 2004FA0000253Duct · misroutedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, WE FOUND THAT THE PLASTIC GLOVEBOX WAS MELTED AT THE FORWARD RIGHT SIDE. WE FOUND THE HEATER DUCTING WAS ROUTED UP AGAINST THE GLOVEBOX CAUSING THE BOX TO MELT. REROUTED HEAT DUCTING TO PREVENT FUTURE OCCURANCE.Nov 24, 2003 · N792SP · Cessna 172S · Heating SystemSDR AUS20031252Brushes · worn(AUS) ALTERNATOR BRUSHES BADLY WORN. ALTERNATOR FAILED CAUSING WIRING TO BURN AND FAILURE OF ALTERNATOR CONTROL UNIT AND CURRENT SENSOR AND FUSING OF THE ALTERNATOR FIELD CIRCUIT BREAKER.Sep 20, 2003 · Cessna 172S · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA030930009Wire · burned(CAN) THE NAV. LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER/SWITCH WOULD TRIP INSTANTLY WHEN SELECTED ON. ALSO THE AMMETTER WOULD SPIKE TO 20+ AMPS FOR A MICRO-SECOND. I DEAD SHORT WAS DETECTED IN THE NAV LIGHT CIRCUIT. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT, WITHIN THE LT WINGTIP THE LSep 19, 2003 · Cessna 172S · Exterior LightingSDR CA030930007Bellcrank · worn(CAN) THE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK MAIN BEARING WAS FOUND SPINING LOOSE INSIDE THE BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY. THE BELLCRANK WAS WORN OUT BY THE OUTER PORTION OF THE BEARING. THE BEARING IS A PRESSED FIT, AND CANNOT BE REPLACED. THE ENTIRE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY HAD TAug 21, 2003 · Cessna 172S · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2004FA0000283Pump · burnedPROBABLE CAUSE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE OF UNDETERMINED SOURCE. REPORT CONCERNING SEPARATION OF FUEL LINE FROM FUEL PUMP. ACC REPORT NR IAD02FA086.Aug 17, 2003 · N35073 · Cessna 172S · Engine Fuel PumpSDR AUS20030838Pump · failed(AUS) FUEL BOOST PUMP FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND ONE VANE MISSING AND SIGNS OF ABRASION.Jul 29, 2003 · Cessna 172S · Fuel Boost PumpSDR 2003FA0000639Fuel Control · out of adjustDURING A PRE TAKEOFF ENGINE CHECK, THE ENGINE WAS IDLING AT APPROXIMATELY 1000 RPM, AND WAS ROUGH. THE FUEL CONTROL WAS ADJUSTED...Jun 18, 2003 · N405ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000641Fuel Control · out of adjustDURING A RUNUP FOR A MAINTENANCE CHECK, THE IDLE RPM AS FOUND VERY LOW. IT WAS ADJUSTED AND CHECKED. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS FUEL CONTROL ENGINE COMBINATION THAT OCCURS REGULARLY.Jun 18, 2003 · N412ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000610Mount · debondedON THE NEW C-172 R AND S AIRCRAFT, THE WIRING UNDER THE CABIN FLOOR IS ATTACHED WITH TIE WRAPS TO ADHESIVE BACKED NYLON MOUNTS P/N S2606-1, THAT ARE ADHEARED TO THE AIRCRAFT SKIN. DURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION ON THIS AIRCRAFT WITH 1752.3 HOURS, FOUR MOUNTS WERE Jun 5, 2003 · N567JW · Cessna 172S · FastenersSDR 2003FA0000640Fuel Control · out of adjustDURING A PRETAKEOFF IDLE CHECK, THE IDLE WAS FOUND TOO LOW AND ROUGH. THE FUEL CONTROL WAS ADJUSTD AND THE IDLE SPEED AND MIXURE CONFIRMED CORRECT..May 25, 2003 · N418ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000525Plug · looseWHILE PRACTICING TOUCH AND GOES, THE INSTRUCTOR NOTICED A THIN FILM OF OIL ON THE WINDSHIELD. IT QUICKLY GOT WORSE. MADE EMERGENCY LANDING. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED THE CRANKSHAFT PLUG HAD COME LOOSE. OIL LEVEL WAS AT 4.5 QTS. REPLACED CRANK PLUG, CHECKED EMay 21, 2003 · N518ER · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2003FA0000646Fuel Control · erraticDURING THE PRE TAKEOFF IDLE CHECK, THE IDLE RPM WAS FOUND VERY LOW. IT WAS ADJUSTED. THE IDLE MIXTURE/SPEED, ON THIS SERVO, IS VERY ERRATIC AND UNSTABLE WITHIN A VERY FEW NUMBER OF HOURS/DAYS.May 16, 2003 · N501ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000645Fuel Control · erraticDURING THE PRE TAKEOFF IDLE CHECK, THE IDLE RPM WAS FOUND VERY LOW. IT WAS ADJUSTED. THE IDLE MIXTURE/SPEED, ON THIS SERVO, IS VERY ERRATIC AND UNSTABLE WITHIN A VERY FEW NUMBER OF HOURS/DAYS.May 14, 2003 · N439ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000441Spinner · crackedDURING AN INSPECTION, THE SPINNER WAS FOUND CRACKED.Apr 30, 2003 · N407ER · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2003FA0000443Manifold · inaccurateTHE PILOT REPORT A ROUGH ENGINE AT 1,000 FT. DURING SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION AND TROUBLESHOOTING, THE FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLES WERE CLEANED AND TESTED, THE FUEL MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED, AND THE FUEL SERVO WAS REPLACED.Apr 30, 2003 · N437ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000416Fuel Control · inaccurateDURING PRE TAKEOFF CHECK, THE IDLE WAS TOO LOW TO CONTINUE. THIS ENGINE/FUEL CONTROL COMBINATION REQUIRES SUBSTANTIAL ADJUSTMENT TO MAINTAIN THE CORRECT IDLE.Apr 21, 2003 · N409ER · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2003FA0000415Spinner · crackedPILOT WROTE UP MISSING SCREW. UPON EXAMINATION THE SPNNER AND BULKHEAD WERE FOUND CRACKED.Apr 21, 2003 · N409ER · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 2003FA0000798Bolt · improper partTHE PROPELLER MOUNTING BOLTS ON NEW AC MODEL SEEM TO BE TOO SHORT. THEY DO NOT EXTRUDE AT ALL THRU THE CRANKSHAFT PRESSED THREADED BUSHINGS. USUALLY THE THREADS WILL EXTRUDE 2-3 THREADS THRU THE BUSHING. RECOMMENDATION IS TO HAVE A LONGER BOLT INSTALLED SO Apr 3, 2003 · N397SP · Cessna 172S · Fasteners
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