Textron 172S

Service difficulty reports · 1,104

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 = '172S'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SDR 2000ZZZX75Skin · crackedDURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND RT UPPER WING TRAILING EDGE SKIN ABOVE FLAP WELL HAD A 1 INCH CRACK IN THE TRAILING EDGE SKIN AT THE3RD RIVET FROM INBD TRAILING EDGE. REPLACED SKIN P/N 0523011-53, RESEALED FUEL CELL, PAINTED SKIN AND LEAK CHECKED.Dec 16, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 2000ZZZX74Skin · crackedDURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND LT UPPER WING TRAILING EDGE SKIN ABOVE FLAP WELL HAD A 1 INCH CRACK IN THE TRAILING EDGE SKIN AT THE 3RD RIVET FROM INBD TRAILING EDGE. REPLACED SKIN P/N 0523011-53, RELEASED FUEL CELL, PAINTED SKIN AND LEAK CHECKED.Dec 16, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 2000ZZZX73Skin · crackedDURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND RT FLAP LOWER SKIN TRAILING EDGE CRACKED IN TWO LOCATIONS, THE 13TH AND 16TH RIVETS FROM THE INBD END HAD CRACKS OF .25 INCH AND .50 INCH. REPLACED FLAP ASSEMBLY WITH FACTORY NEW ASSY AND PAINTED.Dec 16, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2000ZZZX72Shock Mount · tornDURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND 4 LOWER COWL ATTACH SHOCK MOUNTS TORN AT THE BASE. REPLACED SHOCK MOUNTS.Dec 16, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2000ZZZX23Bracket · crackedDURING PHASE 2 INSPECTION, FOUND LOWER COWL SHOCK MOUNT BRACKET CRACKED AT THE 4 O'CLOCK POSITION. THE OTHER HALF OF THE SHOCK MOUNT BRACKET WAS ALSO CRACKED, P/N 045303-3. REPLACED BOTH BRACKETS.Dec 16, 1999 · N949SP · Cessna 172S · Engine Cowl FlapsSDR 2000ZZZX22Bracket · crackedDURING PHASE 2 INSPECTION, FOUND LOWER COWL SHOCK MOUNT BRACKET CRACKED AT THE 4 O'CLOCK POSITION. THE OTHER HALF OF THE SHOCK MOUNT BRACKET WAS ALSO CRACKED, P/N 045303-3. REPLACED BOTH BRACKETS.Dec 16, 1999 · N949SP · Cessna 172S · Engine Cowl FlapsSDR 2000ZZZX21Mount · tornDURING PHASE 2 INSPECTION, FOUND 4 LOWER COWL ATTACH SHOCK MOUNTS TORN AT THE BASE. LOCATED AT THE 2, 3, AND 4 O'CLOCK POSITIONS AND THE LOWER L. REPLACED SHOCK MOUNTS.Dec 16, 1999 · N949SP · Cessna 172S · Engine Cowling SystemSDR 99ZZZX4621Thermocouple · inoperativeEGT THERMOCOUPLE INOPERATIVE. WIRES ARE SEPARATED FROM PROBE. TOTAL AIRFRAME TIME 482.8 HOURS AND SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE SECOND EGT THERMOCOUPLE REPLACED ON THIS AIRCRAFT. REPLACED EGT THERMOCOUPLE, OPERATIONAL CHECKED SATISFACTORY.Nov 23, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX4620Indicator · failedATTITUDE INDICATOR TUMBLED FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES ON A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT BEFORE RE-ERECTING. VACUUM SYSTEM TESTS SATISFACTORY, NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED. REPLACED GYRO, FURTHER OPERATION SATISFACTORY.Nov 23, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX4619Rivet · crackedDURING FIRST PHASE 3 INSPECTION WITH TOTAL AIRFRAME TIME OF 482.8 HOURS, FOUND RT FLAP TRAILING EDGE RIVETS HAD CRACKS AROUND 2 RIVETS. THE CRACKS WERE AROUND THE 13TH AND 16TH RIVETS FROM THE INBOARD END. ONE CRACK .50 INCH IN LENGTH, THE OTHER .25 INCH IN Nov 23, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 99ZZZX4618Skin · crackedDURING FIRST PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND RT UPPER WING TRAILING EDGE SKIN ASSY CRACKED. THE THIRD RIVET FROM INBOARD TRAILING EDGE HAD A ONE INCH CRACK EMANATING FROM THE RIVET HEAD. REPLACED TRAILING EDGE SKIN AND RE-PAINTED.Nov 23, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 99ZZZX4520Skin · crackedDURING FIRST PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND LT UPPER WING TRAILING EDGE SKIN ASSY CRACKED. THE 3RD RIVET FROM INBOARD TRAILING EDGE HAD A 1 INCH CRACK EMANATING FROM THE RIVET HEAD. REPLACED TRAILING EDGE SKIN AND RE-PAINTED.Nov 23, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 99ZZZX4694Control Cable · brokenDURING PRE-FLIGHT, PILOT PULLED THE FUEL SHUT-OFF CABLE OUT TO THE OFF POSITION AND THE CABLE CAME OUT OF ITS HOUSING. UPON INSPECTION, THE CABLE WAS FOUND BROKEN AT THE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE LEVER. THE CABLE WAS CLAMPED TIGHT AGAINST THE LEVER AND WAS NOT ABLEOct 20, 1999 · N686SP · Cessna 172S · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR 99ZZZX4155Pump · malfunctionedNEW 172S CONDUCTING FLIGHT TRAINING AT AIRFIELD ABOVE 6,000 FEET WITH DENSITY ALTITUDE AT 9,000 FEET AND AMBIENT TEMP APPROXIMATELY 89 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. TAXI AND RUN-UP CHECKS SATISFACTORY. ON TAKEOFF ROLL, PILOT REPORTED POWER LOSS AND REJECTED TAKEOFF. Oct 18, 1999 · N949SP · Cessna 172S · Fuel Boost PumpSDR 99ZZZX4207Strut · leaking1999 CESSNA 172S NLG STRUT LEAKED DOWN AFTER 31 HOURS SINCE NEW. UPON EVALUATION, DISCOVERED NLG STRUT ASSY TO BE PRACTICALLY EMPTY OF FLUID. SERVICED PER MM. ACFT TT: 31.0 HOURS.Oct 13, 1999 · N963AC · Cessna 172S · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 99ZZZX4156Pump · malfunctionedNEW 172S CONDUCTING FLIGHT TRAINING AT AIRFIELD ABOVE 6,000 FEET WITH AMBIENT TEMP OF 80 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. ON 3RD SORTIE OF THE DAY, ACFT TAXIED TO RUN-UP AREA AND COMMENCED ENGINE RUN-UP. AT 1,800 RPM, ENGINE WAS RE-LEANED FOR PEAK RPM AND RPM FLUCTUATED Oct 5, 1999 · N948SP · Cessna 172S · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 99ZZZX4228Elbow · leakingDURING PHASE I INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL LEAKING OUT OF AIR INLET ELBOW ADAPTER. ADAPTER OVERBOARD DRAIN IS RIVETED AND SEALED TO ELBOW. SEALANT MISSING AROUND ONE RIVET AND FUEL LEAKS OUT OF ADAPTER BASE INTO ENGINE COWLING.Oct 4, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 99ZZZX3579Nozzle · looseDURING PHASE INSPECTION, FOUND ALL FOUR FUEL INJECTION NOZZLES PN LW 18265 HAD SCREENS AND SHIELDS LOOSE AROUND NOZZLE BODY. REPLACED WITH 4 EACH SERVICEABLE NEW NOZZLES.Aug 17, 1999 · N789EP · Cessna 172S · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR 99ZZZX3488Nozzle · looseDURING PHASE INSPECTION, FOUND ALL FOUR FUEL INJECTION NOZZLES, PN LW18265, HAD SCREENS AND SHIELDS LOOSE AROUND NOZZLE BODY. REFERENCE LYCOMING OHM 'SHIELD MUST HAVE A TIGHT FIT ON BODY WHEN INSTALLED'. THIS IS THE SECOND NEW ENGINE WITH SAME PROBLEM.Aug 17, 1999 · N948SP · Cessna 172S · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR 99ZZZX3193Control Cable · disconnectedTHROTTLE CONTROL DISCONNECTED FROM CARBURETOR ROD END IN-FLIGHT. FOUND TWO JAM NUTS INSTALLED. CHECKED SERVICE MANUAL, ONLY SUPPOSED TO BE ONE. REMOVED ONE JAM NUT AND RE-ATTACHED THROTTLE CONTROL TO ROD END, RIGGED AND TIGHTENED JAM NUT. CHECKED OPERATION.Jul 27, 1999 · N947SP · Cessna 172S · Power LeverSDR 99ZZZX2985Shield · damagedTHE RIGHT FORWARD CABIN DOOR POST SHIELD WAS FOUND BUCKLED. UPON REMOVAL, FOUND THE FRESH AIR HOSE RUNNING DOWN THE DOOR POST WAS NOT ALLOWING THE SHIELD TO SEAT FULLY IN ITS CORRECT POSITION. THE AIR VENT HOSE WAS FLATENED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOJul 21, 1999 · N676SP · Cessna 172S · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 99ZZZX2940Connector · looseNEW C-172S ON CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT, OIL PRESSURE STARTED FLUCTUATING. OIL TEMP NORMAL AND NO LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATION. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE STARTED FLUCTUATING OFF SCALE LOW. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING MADE. MAINTENANCE FOUND OIL PRESSURE GAUGE CONNECTJul 21, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Engine Oil PressureSDR 99ZZZX2736Elbow · leakingDURING FIRST PHASE 1 INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL LEAKING OUT OF AIR INLET ELBOW TO FUEL CONTROL. THE OVERBOARD DRAIN LINE ADAPTER WHICH IS RIVETED AND SEALED TO THE AIR INLET ELBOW WAS NOT SEALED PROPERLY ALLOWING LEAKAGE. REPLACED AIR INLET ELBOW.Jul 9, 1999 · N567JW · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 99ZZZX2735Airbox · brokenDURING FIRST PHASE 1 INSPECTION, FOUND AIRBOX ASSY HAD PIECE MISSING AROUND ALTERNATE AIR DOOR AND THE DOOR HAD A GAP WHERE THE PIECE WAS MISSING. A FILLER MATERIAL WAS USED TO FILL IN ONE EDGE AS THE AIR DOOR HINGE WAS MISALIGNED. THE FILLER MATERIAL BROKE OFJul 9, 1999 · N567JW · Cessna 172S · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 99ZZZX2734Skin · crackedNEW CESSNA DURING PHASE 1 INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT FLAP TRAILING EDGE, LOWER SKIN, CRACKED AT 4 EACH RIVETS STARTING FROM INBOARD END TO OUTBOARD 2 FEET. REPLACED FLAP WITH NEW ASSY FURNISHED BY CESSNA.Jul 9, 1999 · N948SP · Cessna 172S · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 99ZZZX2732Arm · misdrilledNEW CESSNA WITH 97.4 HOURS SINCE NEW. DURING FIRST PHASE 2 INSPECTION, FOUND PILOT'S AND COPILOT'S RUDDER PEDALS WERE NOT ALIGNED PARALLEL TO ONE ANOTHER. THE PILOT'S 'R' AND COPILOT'S 'L' RUDDER PEDAL MOUNT ARMS WERE MISDRILLED WHERE THEY MOUNT TO THE RUDDEJul 9, 1999 · N949SP · Cessna 172S · Rudder Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX2731Skin · crackedNEW CESSNA DURING 1ST PHASE 2 INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT FLAP TRAILING EDGE, LOWER SKIN CRACKED AT 8 EACH RIVETS STARTING FROM INBOARD END TO OUTBOARD, 2 FEET. REPLACED FLAP WITH NEW ASSY FURNISHED BY CESSNA.Jul 9, 1999 · N789EP · Cessna 172S · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 99ZZZX1881Clamp · leakingNEW CESSNA WITH 9.0 HOURS. ON ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION, FOUND EXHAUST RISER CLAMPS NOT PROPERLY SEATED AND LEAKING EXHAUST. LOOSENED CLAMPS AND EXHAUST RISER FLANGES AT CYLINDER ENDS. ALIGNED AND TIGHTENED CLAMPS, THEN TORQUED RISER FLANGES. EXHAUST CLAMPS SEApr 19, 1999 · N940SP · Cessna 172S · Engine Exhaust SystemSDR 99ZZZX1880Selector Valve · leakingNEW CESSNA C-172'S ON FERRY FLIGHT FROM FACTORY, ALTIMETER AND VERTICAL VELOCITY INDICATORS HAD EXCESSIVE FLUX. FOUND STATIC LINE TO STATIC SELECTOR VALVE CROSS-THREADED AND LEAKING. REPLACED LINE AND FITTING, AND ACCOMPLISHED STATIC CHECK SATISFACTORY WITH Apr 19, 1999 · N940SP · Cessna 172S · Pitot/Static SystemSDR 99ZZZX1879Trim Tab · out of adjustFOUND NEW CESSNA AT FACTORY HAD TRIM TAB INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED. WHEN TRIM WHEEL IN COCKPIT ALIGNED TO TAKEOFF POSITION, TRIM TAB WAS DOWN .25 INCH INSTEAD OF STREAMLINED. AFTER FERRY-FLIGHT TO HOME STATION, TAB WAS ADJUSTED TO NEUTRAL AND STOPS ADJUSTED FOR CApr 19, 1999 · N940SP · Cessna 172S · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX1878Bellcrank · out of adjustFOUND NEW CESSNA AT FACTORY HAD ELEVATOR HALVES MISALIGNED BY .25 INCH. WHEN STREAMLINED WITH LOWER HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, ONE SIDE WAS .25 INCH OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH OTHER SIDE. AFTER FERRY FLIGHT TO HOME STATION, ELEVATOR BELLCRANK BOLTS WERE LOOSENED, ELEApr 19, 1999 · N940SP · Cessna 172S · Elevator Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX1877Fitting · bentNEW CESSNA WITH 9.0 HOURS HAD COPILOT'S SEAT BACK RECLINED APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES. FOUND SEAT BACK SUPPORT FITTING BENT. REPLACED SUPPORT FITTING WITH CESSNA SUPPLIED PART. THIS IS 3RD FAILURE OF SEAT BACK SUPPORT FITTING ON TWO NEW CESSNA C-172S AIRCRAFT.Apr 19, 1999 · N940SP · Cessna 172S · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 99ZZZX1876Mixture Control · out of adjustNEW CESSNA WITH 9.0 HOURS FOUND MIXTURE CONTROL WOULD NOT HIT FULL RICH STOP ON FUEL CONTROL AND CONTROL IN COCKPIT HAD NO CUSHION. RE-ADJUSTED MIXTURE CONTROL, OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY.Apr 19, 1999 · N940SP · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 99ZZZX2733Fitting · bentPILOT'S SEAT BACK IN FULL UPRIGHT POSITION WAS RECLINED 3 INCHES FROM FULL UPRIGHT. THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK SUPPORT FITTING WAS BENT. THIS IS THE SECOND DEFECTIVE SEAT BACK FITTING REPLACED ON THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK. THE FIRST ONE WAS REPLACED AT 23.6 HOURS TOApr 2, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 99ZZZX1732Fitting · bentNEW CESSNA, PILOT'S SEAT BACK IN FULL UPRIGHT POSITION WAS RECLINED APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES. FOUND L-SEATBACK ATTACH FITTING P/N 0514215-8 WAS BENT ONE INCH AFT. SUBMITTER STATED THIS PART WAS REPLACED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM 25.7 HOURS AGO.Mar 30, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 99ZZZX1111Starter · failedNEW CESSNA WITH 54.7 HOURS, STARTER FAILED. REMOVED LAMAR STARTER, PN PM2401, SN 80098132, THE END CAP WAS REMOVED REVEALING TWO MELTED BRUSH TERMINAL LEADS WHERE THEY ATTACH TO THE BRUSHES. TT ON STARTER 54.7 HOURS.Mar 4, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Engine StarterSDR 99ZZZX1110Support · crackedNEW CESSNA WITH 50.0 HOURS UNDERGOING FIRST PHASE INSPECTION. FOUND ENGINE STARTER RING GEAR SUPPORT ASSY, PN 31M22045, HAD VISIBLE CRACK ON FRONT FACE. WHEN REMOVED, AFT SIDE ADJACENT TO CRACK HAD CASTING FLAW.Mar 4, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX1003Bulkhead · brokenNEW CESSNA WITH 50.0 HOURS, AFTER LAST FLIGHT PRIOR TO PHASE 1 INSPECTION, FOUND AFT PROPELLER SPINNER BULKHEAD BROKEN AT THE FIRST NUTPLATE FROM ONE BLADE CUT-OUT, APPROXIMATELY A 1 INCH PIECE BROKE OUT WITH NUTPLATE. THE BROKEN PIECE STILL ATTACHED TO PROPEFeb 24, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 99ZZZX1002Seat Track · misinstalledNEW CESSNA WITH 50.0 HOURS, WHILE ACCOMPLISHING A PHASE 1 INSPECTION, THE COPILOT'S INBOARD SEAT RAIL HAD ONE OF THE EIGHT BOLTS MOUNTING THE SEAT RAIL TO THE FLOOR CROSS THREADED INTO ITS NUTPLATE AND THE BOLT HEAD LACKED .1250 INCH FROM BEING SEATED.Feb 24, 1999 · N172S · Cessna 172S · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR 99ZZZX1001Support · crackedNEW CESSNA WITH 50.0 HOURS, WHILE ACCOMPLISHING A PHASE 1 INSPECTION, FOUND THE STARTER RING GEAR SUPPORT ASSY HAD A 1.50 INCH CRACK ON THE OUTER FACE .25 INCH AFT OF THE FRONT FACE. REMOVAL OF THE PROPELLER AND SUPPORT ASSY REVEALED A CASTING DEFECT ON THE AFeb 24, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Engine StarterSDR 99ZZZX990Fitting · mismanufacturedNEW CESSNA WITH 39.4 HOURS. PILOT'S SEAT BACK WOULD NOT SWING FORWARD FOR ACCESS TO REAR SEAT. LOOSENED RECLINE CYLINDER BOLT IN L-SEAL BACK FITTING SO SEAT BACK WOULD SWING FORWARD. WITH THIS BOLT LOOSE AS REQUIRED, FOUND SEAT BACK IN FULL UPRIGHT POSITIONFeb 18, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Cabin Equipment/FurnishingsSDR 99ZZZX989Piston Pin · wornNEW CESSNA WITH 24.1 HOURS, DRAINED OIL AND REPLACED OIL FILTER. WHEN FILTER WAS CUT OPEN AND INSPECTED FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM IN FILTER. NOTIFIED CESSNA AND LYCOMING. THEY REQUIRED A PIECE OF FILTER TO ANALYZE. AFTER ANALYSIS, LYCOMING ADVISEDJan 28, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX988Piston Pin · wornNEW CESSNA WITH 24.1 HOURS, DRAINED OIL AND REPLACED OIL FILTER. WHEN FILTER WAS CUT OPEN AND INSPECTED FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM IN FILTER. NOTIFIED CESSNA AND LYCOMING. THEY REQUIRED A PIECE OF FILTER TO ANALYZE. AFTER ANALYSIS, LYCOMING ADVISEDJan 28, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX987Piston Pin · wornNEW CESSNA WITH 24.1 HOURS, DRAINED OIL AND REPLACED OIL FILTER. WHEN FILTER WAS CUT OPEN AND INSPECTED FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM IN FILTER. NOTIFIED CESSNA AND LYCOMING. THEY REQUIRED A PIECE OF FILTER TO ANALYZE. AFTER ANALYSIS, LYCOMING ADVISEDJan 28, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX986Piston Pin · wornNEW CESSNA WITH 24.1 HOURS, DRAINED OIL AND REPLACED OIL FILTER. WHEN FILTER WAS CUT OPEN AND INSPECTED FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM IN FILTER. NOTIFIED CESSNA AND LYCOMING. THEY REQUIRED A PIECE OF FILTER TO ANALYZE. AFTER ANALYSIS, LYCOMING ADVISEDJan 28, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX998Tab · out of adjustACCEPTANCE INSPECTION ON NEW CESSNA WITH 8.0 HOURS SINCE MANUFACTURE REVEALED ELEVATOR TRIM TAB OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. NEUTRAL POSITION WAS UP .25 INCH AND THE UP/DOWN LIMITS WERE 25 DEGREES/27 DEGREES. THE TRIM TAB WAS ADJUSTED TO NEUTRAL AND THE UP/DOWN STOPS Jan 8, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX997Light · brokenACCEPTANCE INSPECTION OF NEW CESSNA WITH 8.0 HOURS SINCE MANUFACTURE REVEALED THE FUEL SELECTOR LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE. THE LIGHT SOCKET BASE WAS BROKEN. REPLACED SOCKET AND OPERATIONAL CHECKED SATISFACTORY.Jan 8, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX996Control Cable · out of adjACCEPTANCE INSPECTION ON NEW CESSNA WITH 8.0 HOURS SINCE MANUFACTURE REVEALED THE PILOTS AND COPILOTS YOKES WERE NOT ALIGNED IN NEUTRAL. ADJUSTED CABLE TO ALIGN YOKES THAN CHECKED CARRY-THROUGH CABLE TENSION AND FOUND IT ADJUSTED TO 58 POUNDS. ADJUSTED CABLEJan 8, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Control Column SectionSDR 99ZZZX995Control Cable · out of adjACCEPTANCE INSPECTION ON NEW CESSNA WITH 8.0 HOURS SINCE MANUFACTURE REVEALED THE RUDDER WAS NOT CENTERED WITH THE NOSE WHEEL CENTERED. ADJUSTED CABLE TENSION TO ALIGN RUDDER AND RUDDER PEDALS.Jan 8, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Rudder Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX994Line · misinstalledACCEPTANCE INSPECTION ON NEW CESSNA WITH 8.0 HOURS SINCE MANUFACTUE REVEALED WITH FULL AFT ELEVATOR, THE YOKE HIT THE ALTERNATE STATIC SOURCE VALVE T-FITTING RESTRICTING ELEVATOR TRAVEL. RE-ROUTED ALTERNATE STATIC SOURCE LINES AND T-FITTING.Jan 8, 1999 · N494SP · Cessna 172S · Pitot/Static System
Back to Textron 172S